JULY 5, 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES

KIMBALL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2160 WADHAMS ROAD, KIMBALL, MI 48074

SPECIAL MEETING

JULY 5, 2023

6:30 P.M.

Usakowski opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Usakowski, Jackson, Wrubel and Nelson.

ABSENT: Hoffman, Deland and Ward.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
   

   Wrubel motioned to approve the agenda as presented supported by Nelson.
   

   Motion Carried.
   

    

2. NEW BUSINESS
   
   1. Assistant Assessor Hiring/Wage Proposal
      

   Two applicants came in for interviews and Brent Messina was the best applicant. He has his MSAT certification. We advertised at $17.00 an hour but with him being certified, we recommend to give him $21.00 an hour and in April 2024 we will increase his pay to $23.00 an hour.
   

    

   Wrubel motioned to approve the hiring of Brent Messina as our new Assistant Assessor at $21.00 an hour supported by Jackson.
   

    

   ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Wrubel, Jackson, Usakowski and Nelson.
   

   NO: None. ABSENT: Hoffman, Deland and Ward. (4-0-3) Motion Carried.
   

    

   We can start him on Monday, July 10th pending on his physical and background check.
   

    

   1. Application for Employment for Kimball Township Fire Department
      

   Chief Gratz has one application for the Fire Department. She did her agility test, interview process and background check. She is good to go.
   

    

   Wrubel motioned to hire Elena Cuellar to the Fire Department supported by Jackson.
   

    

   ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Wrubel, Jackson, Nelson and Usakowski.
   

   NO: None. ABSENT: Hoffman, Deland and Ward. (4-0-3) Motion Carried.
   

    

   1. Township Hall Air Conditioner/Evaporator
      

   Usakowski mentioned that this didn’t fall under Emergency Repair because it exceeded the limitation of cost.
   

    

   Carwyn explained zones in building.
   

   Nelson motioned to approve the replacement of the evaporator coil at a cost of $9,659.00 supported by Wrubel.
   

    

   ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Nelson, Wrubel, Jackson and Usakowski.
   

   NO: None. ABSENT: Hoffman, Deland and Ward. (4-0-3) Motion Carried.
   

    

   1. PUBLIC COMMENT
      

      Becky Wrubel: Legislation just approved monies available. I will not be at the next meeting.
      

    

3. ADJOURNMENT
   

   Wrubel motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. supported by Nelson.
   

   Motion Carried.
   

    

   Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
   

    

   Submitted by Becky Wrubel, Clerk