KIMBALL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2160 WADHAMS ROAD, KIMBALL MI 48074
REG. MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 7, 2026
6:30 P.M.
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MEETING TO OPEN AT 6:30 P.M. WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Supervisor Usakowski, Clerk Wrubel, Treasurer Jackson, Trustee Deland, Trustee Bowen, Trustee Lokers
ABSENT: Trustee Reilly
ALSO PRESENT: Chief Gratz, Deputy Clerk Erdman
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Approve the Agenda as amended by Trustee Deland with support from Trustee Bowen. All were in favor.
Motion Carried.
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APPROVAL OF MARCH 17, 2026, MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of March 17, 2026, was made by Trustee Deland, with support from Trustee Bowen. All were in favor.
Motion Carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA AND COMMUNICATION
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Check Register Disbursement Report from 03/12/2026 – 03/31/2026
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GL Expenditure/Revenue Report for March 2026
Disbursements totaling $59,532.48.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda, was made by Treasurer Jackson, in the amount of $59,532.48 pay the bills and file. Supported by Trustee Lokers.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Usakowski, Jackson, Wrubel, Bowen, Deland, Lokers
No: None
Absent: Trustee Reilly
Motion Carried
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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Board of County Road Commissioners of St Clair County Minutes from March 4, 2026
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Board of County Road Commissioners of St Clair Co. Agenda March 18, 2026
Trustee Deland made a motion to receive and file boards and commissions communications. Support from Trustee Bowen.
All were in favor, Motion Carried
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Resident Benny Granill of 5046 Atkins Rd, questioned the board on the condition of Atkins Rd.
VI. CHIEF GRATZ REPORT
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Applications for Employment
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Jeremy S. Drouillard
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Payton W. Yost
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Ava E. Kerr
Two applicants for various reasons withdrew their application at this time.
Trustee Bowen made the motion to allow Chief Gratz to hire Payton W. Yost with a physical. Support from Trustee Lokers.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bowen, Lokers, Usakowski, Jackson, Wrubel, Deland
No: None
Absent: Reilly
Motion Carried
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75th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
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NEW BUSINESS
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Right of Way Permit Indemnification Resolution 2026-14
Motion to approve Resolution 2026-14 made by Trustee Deland. Support from Trustee Lokers. Roll Call Vote
Yes: Usakowski, Jackson, Wrubel, Bowen, Deland, Lokers
No: None
Absent: Trustee Reilly
Motion Carries
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Adoption of Dress Code and Appearance Policy and Resolution 2026-15
Discussion: Tabled until next meeting
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Michele Erdman, 1523 Sturdevant, had comments about the Dress Code
X. OFFICERS REPORTS
A. Supervisor Usakowski
Road trip scheduled to view roads and ditch conditions. Set for Wednesday, April 15, 2026. All board members are welcome. Meet at the office at 9 AM. Discussed concerns regarding landfill and odor. Peer review was completed of landfill. It was determined that cell#8 was responsible for the bulk of the odor due to sludge dumped by Domtar. Additionally, bioreactor and septic failed.
B. Clerk Wrubel
Spring Clean-up is May 16th. Applied for Tire grant. Planting flags at the cemetery for Veteran’s Day on May 16th. DPW has plans to fix the docks at Sutherland Park. Grass cutting starts May 1, 2026.
C. Treasurer Jackson
Reviewed Financials
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Cash Distributions
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$ 1,821,966.57
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Check Distributions
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$ 295.64
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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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$ 123,543.07
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Trust & Agency
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$ 102,664.64
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Utility Account (Water/Sewer)
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$ 1,251,537.93
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TOTAL (cash on hand)
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$ 3,318,629.00
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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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$ 4,233,102.88
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D. Trustee Deland
Nothing
E. Trustee Bowen
Nothing
F. Trustee Reilly
Absent
G. Trustee Lokers
Nothing
XI. CLOSE MEETING
Trustee Bowen made a motion to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Supported by Trustee Deland. All were in favor.
Respectfully submitted by Administrative Assistant Anna Whitmore
