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KIMBALL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2160 WADHAMS ROAD, KIMBALL MI 48074
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 21, 2026
6:30 P.M.
MEETING TO OPEN AT 6:33 PM WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Supervisor Usakowski, Clerk Wrubel, Treasurer Jackson, Trustee Deland, Trustee Bowen, Trustee Lokers, Trustee Reilly
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Chief Gratz, Deputy Clerk Erdman
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Addition of a firefighter application, the fifth applicant: Jeremy Drouillard.
Motion to Approve the Agenda as amended by Trustee Bowen, seconded by Trustee Deland. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
- PRESENTATION OF APRIL 7, 2026, MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of April 7, 2026, was made by Trustee Deland with support from Trustee Bowen. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
- PRESENTATION OF MARCH 23, 2026, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of March 23, 2026, was made by Trustee Bowen with support from Trustee Deland. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
- CONSENT AGENDA AND COMMUNICATION
- Check Register Disbursement Report from 4/1/2026 – 4/15/2026
- GL Expenditure/Revenue Report for April 2026
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Treasurer Jackson, in the amount of $152,110.16 pay the bills and file. Supported by Clerk Wrubel.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Bowen, Reilly, Lokers
No: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
- BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- Board of County Road Commissioners of St Clair County Minutes from March 18, 2026
- Board of County Road Commissioners of St Clair Co. Agenda April 8, 2026
Motion to receive and file the county road commission minutes made by Trustee Deland and supported by Trustee Reilly. All were in favor, motion carried.
- PUBLIC COMMENT (Brief Comments)
None
- CHIEF GRATZ REPORT
- Applications for Employment
- Kate Johns
- Jesse Holcomb
- Stephen Osborn
- Gregory Stone
- Jeremy Drouillard
Motion made by Trustee Reilly, to allow Chief Gratz to hire the following candidates with a physical: Kate Johns, Jesse Holcomb, Steven Osborn, Gregory Stone, Jeremy Drouillard. Supported by Trustee Deland.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Bowen, Reilly, Lokers
No: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
- Amended Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Association (MI-MABAS) Agreement Resolution 2026-16
Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-16 made by Trustee Deland. Support from Trustee Lokers.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Bowen, Reilly, Lokers
No: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
- OLD BUSINESS
None
- NEW BUSINESS
- Crossover Culverts
Motion to replace culvert on Dove Rd. made by Trustee Deland. Support from Trustee Bowen.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Bowen, Reilly, Lokers
No: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
Motion to replace culvert on Price Rd. made by Trustee Deland. Support from Trustee Bowen.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Bowen, Reilly, Lokers
No: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
- Congressional Discretionary Spending
Force main off Allen Rd. is the recommended funding by Lisa Mclains office.
- Landfill Peer Review
Conclusion of peer review is that Domtar is source of odor. Trustee Lokers is to bring back more information.
- City of Port Huron Rec Program
Supervisor Usakowski explained J. Freed is having financial difficulties with the Port Huron Rec Program. The program is losing money. They plan to apply for Grants.
- Adoption of Updated Dress Code and Appearance Policy and Resolution 2026-15
Motion to adopt Modified Dress Code and Appearance Policy Resolution 2026-15 made by Trustee Lokers. Support from Trustee Reilly.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Bowen, Reilly, Lokers
No: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
- Local Governing Body Resolution for Charitable Gaming Licenses Resolution 2026-17
Fundraiser for Spring Gala, Huron Academic Endeavors.
Motion to approve Local Governing Body Resolution for Charitable Gaming Licenses Resolution 2026-17 made by Trustee Lokers. Support from Trustee Reilly.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Bowen, Reilly, Lokers
No: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
Signed and given to organization.
- Request for Vacation Carryover Approval
This is in the contract, so it is OK to approve.
- AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
- OFFICERS REPORT
- Supervisor Usakowski
Ditching. Went on Road Commission tour, water over the road in places. Discussed Crossover Culverts. District Supervisor is retiring. Gravel laying on East and West Roads.
- Clerk Wrubel
Newsletters are done and will be out by Friday. Nothing received from the Tire Grant. Vendor permits are coming in. Docks at Howard Pond. House Bill 4720. Thoughts on the Glenn Campbell Library.
- Treasurer Jackson
Reviewed Financials
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Cash Distributions
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$ 1,736,593.21
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Check Distributions
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$ 365.89
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Payroll
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N/A
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Public Fund Grace Memorial
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$ 18,621.15
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Tax Acct
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$ 125,211.51
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Trust & Agency
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$ 76,862.75
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Utility Account (Water/Sewer)
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$ 1,239,722.99
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TOTAL (cash on hand)
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$ 3,197,377.50
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CD’S
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TriCounty
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$ 277,005.82
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Advia
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$ 105,760.35
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North Star #1
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$ 275,041.38
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North Star #2
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$ 256,666.29
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Total Cash Available
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$ 4,111,851.13
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Trustee Deland
Discussed Supervisor Rob’s road trip. Reck’s Auto Salvage. Multiple meter homes coming next.
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Trustee Bowen
Nothing
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Trustee Reilly
Nothing
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Trustee Lokers
DTE powerlines in question
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ADJOURN MEETING
Trustee Bowen made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:37 p.m. Supported by Trustee Reilly. All were in favor