5-13-19

The Davison Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on May 13, 2019, presided over by Supervisor Tim Elkins. The meeting addressed several administrative matters, including the approval of previous minutes and the adoption of the agenda. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to new business involving community development, specifically a presentation by Megan Strauchman and Dr. Mark Morningstar regarding "Ireland’s Dream," a proposed specialized therapy center for cerebral palsy.

The Board also deliberated on various utility and infrastructure resolutions, such as the creation of the Summerwood Street Lighting District #139 and the approval of sewer ordinance amendments. Additionally, the Board addressed fiscal responsibilities by approving the Davison-Richfield Area Fire Authority budget and considering potential special assessment districts for fire services.

• Ireland’s Dream Proposal: Dr. Megan Strauch and Dr. Mark Morningstar presented a concept for a cerebral palsy therapy center, including an aquatic facility and family housing, requesting the donation of an 8-acre township parcel.
• Street Lighting District: The Board approved the creation of Summerwood Street Lighting District #139 to contract with Consumers Energy for lighting services.
• Fire Authority Budget: The Board approved the 2019-2020 budget for the Davison-Richfield Area Fire Authority.
• Sewer Ordinance Amendment: An amendment was passed to increase the surety bond amount for sewer-related works.
• OPEB Waiver Denial: Clerk Cindy Shields reported that the OPEB Waiver was denied, necessitating a Corrective Action Plan.

• Tim Elkins: Township Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Township Clerk
• Pat Miller: Township Treasurer
• Matthew Karr: Trustee
• Travis Howell: Trustee
• David Lattie: Township Attorney
• Rick Freeman: Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec Director
• Megan Strauchman & Mark Morningstar: Presenters/Doctors proposing "Ireland’s Dream"
• Dorothy Zwicker: Resident providing public comment during the lighting district hearing

• Resolution #2019-11: Declared intent to establish Summerwood Street Lighting District #139.
• Resolution #2019-12: Authorized the issuance of Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2019, for the Atherton Country Club Est. #1-5, not to exceed $488,000.
• Resolution #2019-13: Authorized consideration of a township-wide special assessment district for fire prevention and services.
• Resolution #2019-14: Authorized the sale or purchase of specific vacant land parcels (05-09-100-017, 05-09-100-018, and 52-09-200-019).
• Ordinance #43-A: Amendments to the #43 Sewer Ordinance to update the Surety bond amount and strike reserve fund language.
• Proclamation: Established May 16, 2019, as National Public Transportation Day.

• May 13, 2019: Date of the regular board meeting.
• May 16, 2019: Proclaimed National Public Transportation Day.
• May 22, 2019 (6:00 pm): Scheduled Budget Workshop.
• May 25, 2019: Opening of Lake Callis.
• June 10, 2019 (7:05 pm): Public Hearing for Summerwood Street Lighting District #139 Cost.
• June 10, 2019 (7:10 pm): Public Hearing for the 2019-2020 Budget.
• July 8, 2019 (7:05 pm): Public Hearing for Fire Prevention and Services (Resolution #2019-13).

• April 2019 Treasurer’s Report: Total receipts of $784,652.55.
• Board Bills: Expenditures through May 13, 2019, totaled $1,387,160.96.
• Street Lighting Prepayment: $3,510 required for Summerwood Street Lighting construction.
• Atherton Country Club Bonds: Authorized amount not to exceed $488,000.
• Sewer Ordinance Bond Update: Increased Surety bond amount from $5,000 to $10,000.
• Fire Authority Budget: Approved $379,149.75 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year ($1,685.11 per run rate).
• Fire Services Assessment: Tentative amount of $400,000 for 2019.

• Adopt Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried unanimously.
• Approve April 8/April 16 Minutes: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• Accept Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Bills: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell. Carried.
• Resolution #2019-11 (Lighting District): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Roll call: Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller. Carried.
• Form 548-05-2014 (Lighting Contract): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields. Carried.
• Prepayment of Lighting District: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins. Carried.
• Resolution #2019-12 (Bonds): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins. Carried.
• National Public Transportation Day Proclamation: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried unanimously.
• Ordinance #43-A (Sewer Ordinance): MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR. Roll call: Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr. Carried.
• Fire Authority Budget: MOTION BY HOWELL, SECOND BY KARR. Roll call: Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell. Carried.
• Resolution #2019-13 (Fire Services): MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY KARR. Roll call: Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller. Carried.
• Resolution #2019-14 (Land Sale/Purchase): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields. Carried.

• Attorney Opinion on Property Donation: Attorney David Lattie stated that the donation of township property is unlawful unless the receiving entity is a government agency.
• Ordinance #43-A: Amendments to the #43 Sewer Ordinance regarding surety bonds.
• OPEB Compliance: A Corrective Action Plan is required following the denial of the OPEB Waiver.

• Ireland's Dream Presenters: To research and provide more information regarding the legality of property donation and potential purchase agreements for Attorney Lattie to review.
• OPEB Requirement: Submission of a Corrective Action Plan following the denial of the OPEB Waiver.