June 2, 2026 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes

KIMBALL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

2160 WADHAMS ROAD, KIMBALL MI  48074 

REGULAR MEETING 

JUNE 2, 2026

6:30 P.M. 

OPEN MEETING WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   

ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:   Supervisor Usakowski, Clerk Wrubel, Trustee Deland, Trustee Lokers, Trustee Reilly  

ABSENT:   Treasurer Jackson, Trustee Bowen

ALSO PRESENT: Deputy Clerk Erdman

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   

Motion to Approve the Agenda as published by Trustee Deland, seconded by Trustee Reilly.  All were in favor. Absent: Jackson, Bowen. Motion Carried. 

2. PRESENTATION OF MAY 19, 2026, MINUTES

Motion to Approve the Minutes as published by Trustee Deland, seconded by Trustee Lokers.  All were in favor. Absent: Jackson, Bowen. Motion Carried. 

3. CONSENT AGENDA AND COMMUNICATION   

1. Check Register Disbursement Report from 5/15/2026 -5/28/2026 
2. GL Expenditure/Revenue Report for May 2026

Trustee Lokers questioned the check disbursement report.  Supervisor Usakowski advised they were dump fees for Spring Cleanup.  We had 8 dumpsters. 

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Clerk Wrubel, in the amount of $30,520.35 pay the bills and file. Supported by Trustee Lokers. 

Roll Call Vote. 

Yes: Wrubel, Lokers, Usakowski, Deland, Reilly

No: None 

Absent: Jackson, Bowen

Motion Carried 

4. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS   

1. Board of County Road Commissioners of St Clair Co. Minutes May 6, 2026 
2. Board of County Road Commissioners of St Clair Co. Agenda May 20, 2026
3. Planning Commission Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Minutes May 26, 2026

Motion to receive and file the Boards and Commissions minutes made by Trustee Reilly and supported by Trustee Lokers.  Absent: Jackson, Bowen.  All were in favor, motion carried. 

4. Chief Gratz Report – Applications for Employment

1. Ryan Joseph Simons
2. Caden J. Azzinaro
3. Logan P. Stilwell
4. Timothy V. Johns
5. Kyle A. Doman

All applicants are coming in trained except for the last one, Kyle Doman, who is a Kimball Township resident.  Chief Gratz was questioned on what it would bring him to, and Chief Loker said 35. 

Motion made by Trustee Reilly, to allow Chief Gratz to hire the following candidates with a physical: Ryan Joseph Simons, Caden J. Azzinaro, Logan P. Still well, Timothy V. Johns, Kyle A. Dorman

Supported by Trustee Lokers.

Roll Call Vote. 

Yes: Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Reilly, Lokers 

No: None 

Absent: Jackson, Bowen 

Motion Carried 

Chief Gratz said the pancake breakfast went well, had a good turnout and they are getting ready for the 4-H fair.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT (Brief Comments)   

Tim Niggemyer, new President and CEO of Tri Hospital EMS, replacing Ken Cummings who is retiring, came in to introduce himself and advise of upcoming changes.  This August there’s a county wide EMS Millage that’s coming out and going to fund all of the services.  Previous money helped with wage adjustment, extra ambulance coverage on roads, and an Education & Training Center. 

6. OLD BUSINESS  

1. Reck’s Junk Yard Notification of Revocation of License to Operate Junk Yard in Kimball Township

Supervisor Usakowski advised a certified letter was sent to three different locations.  No response at this time.

2. Lapeer -Taylor/Dunlap Intersection

Supervisor Usakowski said we’ve talked to the County Road Commission and they’ve looked at the intersection.  They didn’t feel that even to put money out for a traffic study or light was going to be worth it, traffic was just too slow for a traffic light.

7. NEW BUSINESS  

1. Payment for MTA Annual Dues for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

Motion to approve the payment for the MTA Annual Dues of $7,537.54 made by Clerk Wrubel.  Supported by Trustee Lokers. 

Roll Call Vote. 

Yes: Wrubel, Lokers, Usakowski, Deland, Reilly

No: None 

Absent: Jackson, Bowen

Motion Carried 

2. MNRTF Grant Proposal

Kimball Township was invited to give a presentation in Detroit.  Usakowski gave a quick overview of timeline for proposal, changes, and any approvals.

3. Vehicle Tracking Software

Currently use Links Up, to track vehicles and gives good feedback on vehicle and location.  Blue Water Fleet Tracking is local company that is cheaper and provides similar software.  Would like to make a change to Blue Water Fleet Tracking to save money.  

Motion to switch the tracking software over to Blue Water Fleet Tracking of $2,212.60; made by Clerk Wrubel.  Supported by Trustee Reilly. 

Roll Call Vote. 

Yes: Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Reilly, Lokers

No: None 

Absent: Jackson, Bowen

Motion Carried 

4. Kimball Township Cemetery Ordinance Amended May 18, 2026

Come back to this, highlight the changes, or change the format to focus on what’s changed versus rehashing the whole thing over again.  Will revisit.

8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION   

9.  OFFICERS REPORT   

1. Supervisor Usakowski   

Water rates for the City of Port Huron are going up, just under 5%, so 4.78% beginning he thinks August 30^st. 

2. Clerk Wrubel  

Clerk Wrubel indicated at a previous meeting there was a vote to sell the Fire Truck, a 1995 Water Pumper Truck, and Clerk Wrubel said according to MTA, I need a resolution for it and the vote. 

Trustee Deland made a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-20 to sell the Fire Truck’s 1995 Water Pumper Truck. Support from Trustee Reilly.

Roll Call Vote. 

Yes: Deland, Reilly, Wrubel, Usakowski, Lokers

No: None 

Absent: Jackson, Bowen

Motion Carried 

3. Treasurer Jackson   

Supervisor Usakowski reviewed Financials

4. Trustee Deland

None   

5. Trustee Bowen   

Absent

6. Trustee Reilly

None   

7. Trustee Lokers   

Asking why our township had to get involved in cleaning up someone’s garbage and property, for example taking on a higher bid for clean-up.  For example, when we chose Hammer’s.  Usakowski explained using someone who is known to us, and has done a lot of work for us, the peace of mind of using someone known, you know what you’re getting.  Feedback on planning commission. Lokers advised residents have concerns about the noise trucks will make backing up, the parking lot lights, make the property user friendly.  Part of the Master Plan identified this piece of property as something that would be developed in some way. 

8. ADJOURN MEETING

Clerk Wrubel made a motion to adjourn at 7:12 p.m. Supported by Trustee Reilly.  All were in favor. 

Respectfully submitted by Anna Whitmore