KIMBALL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 2160 WADHAMS ROAD, KIMBALL, MI
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2013
6:30 P.M.
Usakowski opened the meeting @ 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Usakowski, Jackson, Hand, Ritter, Kilroy
ABSENT: Sturdevant, Wrubel
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Usakowski motioned to approve the agenda as is supported by Kilroy. Motion Carried
II. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-18
Usakowski: This is the resolution that establishes the Special Assessment District for the Smiths
Creek project. We will also have to do some publications from this and a special hearing.
Usakowski motioned to approve Resolution No. 2013-18 supported by Jackson. Motion Carried
III. HIRING FOR THE DPW DEPARTMENT
Hand mentioned that both gentlemen did a great job working part-time.
Don Nelson Interview
Harold Shands Interview
Discussion
Hand motioned to hire Don Nelson to start tomorrow supported by Kilroy. Motion Carried
Discussion on pay rate: 90% would be $16.97 and 80% would be $15.08.
Ritter motioned to waive the 80% of the starting wage and go to 90% at $16.97 per hour and waive one year of the probation period supported by Hand.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Ritter, Hand, Usakowski, Jackson, Kilroy. NO: None.
ABSENT: Sturdevant, Wrubel. (5-0-2) Motion Carried
Don would start tomorrow. Don questioned the pay and licensing.
Discussion
Don accepted the position.
IV. STRATEGIC PLAN
Usakowski asked who’s going to be present on Sunday the 22 for the workshop. The first
Workshop will be the Beautification of the Township and the Community Center from 9 a.m. to
noon, and then Parks and Recreation and Economic Development are from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Usakowski talked to Sally about the workshop and wants her to find a company that will run that type of meeting. It will cost $1,500.00 to have someone run the meeting.
Discussion
Usakowski motioned to move forward with the $1,500.00 to have someone else facilitate that meeting instead of us supported by Kilroy.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Usakowski, Kilroy, Jackson, Hand, Ritter. NO: None.
ABSENT: Sturdevant, Wrubel. (5-0-2) Motion Carried
V. PUBLIC COMMENT (Brief Comments)
Rob Usakowski, 6352 Ravenswood Road: I met with Marty Torello today and took a look at everything. It’s a 60-foot easement; and we’re going to put in a 20-foot drive and it will be a foot thick of crushed asphalt. Based on how well that smoothes out he either will or won’t put on some additional 22-A gravel.
Discussion
Becky Jackson: Mentioned and discussed the event scheduled for September 14 @ 2 p.m.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Usakowski motioned to adjourn the meeting @ 7:30 p.m. supported by Kilroy.
Motion Carried
Submitted by
Robert G. Hand, Clerk
