General Summary #

The Davison Township Board met on July 10, 2023, to conduct regular business, including financial reporting, department updates, and several new policy approvals. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to intense public comment periods. Residents voiced heavy concerns regarding the impact of a Greyhound bus stop at the local Meijer on community safety and expressed apprehension regarding the Stonebrook Special Assessment District, specifically regarding road durability and the financial burden of assessments.

The Board approved several items for the Police Department, including body camera footage systems and new ballistic vests. Additionally, the Board moved to approve the allocation of ARPA funds via Resolution 2023-3 and reorganized the Parks and Recreational Department's advisory committee. The meeting concluded with the decision to postpone decisions on street paving resolutions until the Genesee County Road Commission can provide more information at the next scheduled meeting.

Key Points #

  • Public Safety Concerns: Approximately 40 residents provided public testimony expressing fear and frustration regarding Greyhound buses dropping off passengers at the local Meijer, citing concerns over crime and community safety.
  • Infrastructure Concerns: Residents of the Stonebrook area raised concerns about the impact of heavy vehicle traffic (semis) on road longevity and the financial implications of the Special Assessment District.
  • Police Equipment Upgrades: The Board approved the acquisition of the Lenslock body cam footage system and a new Level 4 critical incident ballistic system (vests) for officers.
  • Postponed Roadwork Decisions: Resolutions 2023-6 and 2023-7 regarding the Stonebrook Estates Street Paving Special Assessment District were tabled to allow for consultation with the Genesee County Road Commission.

Who #

  • Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
  • Michael T. $Leffler: Township Clerk
  • Tim R. Green: Township Treasurer
  • Matt Karr: Trustee
  • Lori Tallman: Trustee
  • Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
  • Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
  • Matt Place: Building Official
  • David Lattie: Attorney
  • Officer Fortune: Police Officer (presented ballistic system request)

What #

  • Agenda Amendment: Added "Item F: Genesees Valley Vault" to the agenda.
  • Resolution 2023-3: Approval of the allocation of ARPA funds.
  • Resolution 2023-6 & 2023-7: Proposed resolutions for public improvements and the Stonebrook Estates Special Assessment District (Tabled).
  • Police Equipment: Approval of Lenslock body cam footage system and a new ballistic vest system.
  • Land Purchase: Approval to purchase Davison Road lot #05-04-300-010 from Genesee County.
  • Committee Reorganization: Approval of a revised Parks and Recreational Department committee.

When #

  • Meeting Date: July 10, 202 $\text{3}$
  • Next Meeting: August 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
  • Stonebrook Payment Start Date: February 2025

Why #

  • Stonebrook Assessment: To address road maintenance and paving needs within the Stonebrook area.
  • ARPA Funds: To allocate federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for township use.
  • Police Upgrades: To improve officer safety (ballistic vests) and evidence management (body cam footage system).

Financial Details #

  • Treasurer’s Report (General Fund): Total receipts of $\$8,946,786.01$; Year-to-date expenditure of $\$7,394,073.65$; Remaining balance of $\$1,287,543.05$.
  • Treasurer’s Report (Water and Sewer): Budgeted $\$7,335,172.00$; Year-to-date expenditure of $\$5,922,850.64$; Remaining balance of $\$1,412,321.36$.
  • Board Expenditures: Approved $\$1,289,976.33$ plus $\$31,160.00$ for the period of 6/12/2023 – 7/9/2023.
  • Building Department: 55 permits issued with a total construction value of $\$884,782.00$ and revenue of $\$13,890.00$.
  • Genesee Valley Vault: Approved expenditure of $\$6,026.00$ for plots and markers.
  • Stonebrook Estimate: Noted engineered cost of $\$84,000$.

Votes/Decisions #

  • Amend Agenda: Motion by Slezak, Second by Leffler. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve June 12, 2023 Minutes (and others): Motion by Karr, Second by Green/Leffler/Tallman. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Board Expenditures: Motion by Leffler, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: All "yes." Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Lenslock Body Cam: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Ballistic System: Motion by Green, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Road Lot Purchase: Motion by Green, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: All "yes." Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Resolution 2023-3 (ARPA): Motion by Green, Second by Karr. Roll Call: Karr (yes), Leffler (yes), Tallman (no), Green (yes), Slezak (yes). Carried.
  • Approve Revised Parks Committee: Motion by Leffler, Second by Green. Roll Call: Karr (yes), Leffler (yes), Tallman (no), Green (yes), Slezak (yes). Carried.
  • Approve Genesee Valley Vault: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
  • Adjourn (to August 14 meeting): Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously.

Action Items #

  • Genesee County Road Commission Follow-up: Board to request the presence of the Road Commission at the next meeting to discuss Stonebrook paving.
  • Parks Committee Coordination: Clerk Leffler to contact new committee members and schedule meeting dates/times.