6.9.2025

The June 9, 2025, meeting of the Davison Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Jim Slezak at 6:00 p.m. The meeting covered routine administrative business, including the adoption of the agenda and approval of previous minutes, followed by comprehensive departmental updates from the Clerk, Police Chief, Parks & Rec Director, and Building Official.

The session transitioned into substantial new business involving financial approvals for infrastructure improvements and the approval of various rezoning requests for property on South State Road. The meeting concluded with announcements regarding the upcoming budget workshop and the finalization of the annual budget.

• Infrastructure Updates: Supervisor Slezak reported that several subdivisions (Country Club/Lombarda Woods and Stonebrook) are out for bid, and crack sealing is scheduled to begin this month.
• Development Activity: The Building Official reported the issuance of 46 permits with a total construction value exceeding $2 million.
• Financial Status: The Treasurer reported total receipts of $669,661.42 for the period.
• Budget Planning: The township is preparing for the end of the fiscal year and has scheduled budget workshops for late June.

• Jim Slezak: Supervisor
• Michael T. Leffler: Clerk
• Travis Howell: Treasurer
• Matthew D. Karr: Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Trustee
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Bill Delzer: Attorney
• Jessica Brown: Executive Director of Davison Chamber of Commerce (Public Comment)
• Jim Morey: Resident (Public Comment)
• John Kruger: Resident (Public Comment)

• Approval of Expenditures: The board approved board expenditures totaling $665,292.86.
• Infrastructure Project: Approved the Court Street/Irish Road to Phase Line E of Wojo’s Entrance project.
• Fee Schedules: Approved the new Davison Township Fee Schedule and the Lake Callis Recreation Complex Fee Schedule.
• Rezoning: Approved three rezoning applications for Karla Carpenter at 3355 S. State Road (Parcel IDs 05-27-400-017, 05-27-400-011, and 05-27-400-018).
• Farmland Preservation: Approved the application for farmland preservation (PA 116) for Deborah Caryl.

• Fiscal Year End: Scheduled to end approximately three weeks from the meeting date.
• June 19, 2025: Last day of school (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
• June 23, 2025: Target date to break ground on a local grant project; Budget workshop scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
• June 26, 2025: Final budget meeting scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
• June 28, 2025: Summer fun event at Lake Callis in partnership with CK105.

• Davison Township Municipal Center: 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423 (Meeting Location).
• Lapeer Road: Noted for recent and upcoming paving work.
• Lake Callis: Site of upcoming summer programming.

• Treasurer's Total Receipts: $669,661.42 (General Fund: $263,098.94; Water and Sewer: $406,562.48).
• Board Expenditures Approved: $665,292.86.
• Wojo’s Entrance Project Cost: $80,998.96.
• Building Permit Revenue: $17,900.00 from 46 permits (Total construction value: $2,012,771.00).

• Adopt Agenda: Motion by Tallman, Second by Howell. Carried unanimously.
• Approve May 12 Minutes: Motion by Karr, Second by Howell. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures ($665,292.86): Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Carried unanimously (Roll Call: Tallman-yes, Leffler-yes, Karr-yes, Howell-yes, Slezak-yes).
• Court Street/Irish Road Phase Line E (Wojo’s): Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously (Roll Call: Howell-yes, Karr-yes, Slezak-yes, Leffler-yes, Tallman-yes).
• Davison Township Fee Schedule: Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Carried unanimously.
• Lake Callis Fee Schedule: Motion by Slezak, Second by Karr. Carried unanimously.
• Farmland Preservation (Deborah Caryl): Motion by Karr, Second by Howell. Carried unanimously.
• Rezoning (Karla Carpenter - 3 Parcels): Three separate motions by Karr, seconded by Howell. All carried unanimously (Roll Calls: All members voted yes).

• Review Policy: Board members to review new policy procedures for purchasing and credit card use.
• Review Ordinance: Board members to review recreational vehicle storage and Ordinance 12-4.
• Budget Preparation: Attend budget workshop on June 23 and final budget meeting on June 26.

• Ordinance 12-4: Related to recreational vehicle storage.
• PA 116: Farmland preservation application.
• Rezoning Cases: #16-RZ-107, #16-RZ-108, and #16-RZ-109.

• Jessica Brown (Chamber of Commerce): Expressed gratitude for the Festival of Flags and praised the staff and police officers.
• Jim Morey: Raised concerns regarding potholes on Davison Road from the city limits to the Lapeer County line.
• John Kruger: Requested repairs for manhole covers on Irish Road, south of the railroad tracks.