JUNE 21, 2022 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES

KIMBALL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2160 WADHAMS ROAD, KIMBALL, MI 48074

REGULAR MEETING

                                 JUNE 21, 2022

                                 6:30 P.M.

Usakowski opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

ABSENT: None.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
   

   Usakowski: Add ZBA Appointment to New Business B.
   

    

   Wrubel motioned to approve the agenda as amended supported by Jackson.
   

   Motion Carried.
   

1. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 07, 2022
   

   Nelson questioned about the website being updated with the correct ordinance.
   

    

   Jackson motioned to approve the minutes as presented supported by Deland.
   

   Motion Carried.
   

III.    CONSENT AGENDA AND COMMUNICATIONS

        A.
Check Register from 06/02/2022 to 06/14/2022

1. Revenue & Expenditure Report for Period Ending 06/30/2022
   

Deland questioned about park wages and overtime.

Usakowski explained.

Discussion.

Jackson motioned to approve the disbursement of $99,510.02 and receive and file supported by Wrubel.

ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Hoffman, Deland, Ward and Nelson. NO: None. ABSENT: None. (7-0-0) Motion Carried.

1. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
   
2. Board of Public Works of the County of St. Clair Minutes for 05/17/2022
   
3. Board of County Road Commission of the County of St. Clair Minutes for 05/17/2022
   
4. St. Clair County Road Commission/Public Works 2022 Amended Schedule of Meetings
   

Hoffman motioned to receive and file the Boards and Commissions supported by Deland. Motion Carried.

1. PUBLIC COMMENT (Brief Comments)
   

    None.

1. OLD BUSINESS
   

    None.

1. NEW BUSINESS
   
   1. Resolution 2022-14 To be used in connection with Service Structure Applications by Cities, Villages, Counties and Townships
      

       

   Deland motioned to approve Resolution 2022-14 supported by Nelson.
   

    

   ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Deland, Nelson, Wrubel, Hoffman, Ward, Jackson and Usakowski. NO: None. ABSENT: None. (7-0-0) Motion Carried.
   

    

   1. ZBA Appointment
      

   Usakowski recommends Kristina Nelson to the Zoning Board of Appeals supported by Wrubel. Motion Carried.
   

    

2. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
   

   None.
   

IX.    OFFICERS REPORT

1. Supervisor Usakowski
   

Discussed the gun shooting on Ravenswood. We did send out a letter indicating that he was violating the zoning related to shooting ranges. We have not received any responses from the owner. We have not addressed the tannerite outside the noise ordinance but we will look into it.

Discussion.

MS-4 Permit: Regulates the discharge that goes into State Controlled waters. You have to be in an Urbanized Zone, and our Fire Hall and Library are included.

We will update our website to reflect requirements of the permit.

1. Clerk Wrubel
   

SCADA: Our communication we have with all the lift stations to communicate lost power, high pump levels, long runs, etc. The calls in the past and currently go to Port City Communications. SCADA told me that the antennas currently on the lift stations aren’t tall enough now because the trees have grown. The three antennas that are the worst are Pickford, Allen and Smiths Creek. The cost to raise these antennas would cost $6,265.00 just to do Pickford and Allen. Smiths Creek really needs to be done also. The total cost of raising all three would cost $9,925.00.

Wrubel motioned to approve the cost of $9,925.00 to raise the three lift station towers on Pickford, Allen and Smiths Creek Roads supported by Ward.

ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Wrubel, Ward, Hoffman, Deland, Nelson, Jackson and Usakowski. NO: None. ABSENT: None. (7-0-0) Motion Carried.

The Absentee Voter Applications went out Friday for the upcoming elections. All residents should be getting their new Voter I.D. cards.

DPW is working out at the airport to secure the manhole covers.

1. Treasurer Jackson
   

Auditors have been here for two days and they will be finalizing their report. Happy with the work that has been done by the staff and our accountant.

Readiness to serve fees went up. KOA would like us to review their RTS charges during the quarter they are closed.

Discussion.

Usakowski: I don’t think that we should make any exceptions for any individual customers. If we want to change the ordinance to address any particular issues in the ordinance, that would be the route to go.

Discussion.

Jackson: Who is paying for the water on that new drinking fountain on the bike trail?

Wrubel: The County did it and Jason has a meter on it.

Jackson: Are we going to charge the County?

Usakowski: We should be charging them.

Jackson: Taxes will be going out soon.

Financial review of accounts.

1. Trustee Hoffman
   

No report.

1. Trustee Deland
   

Is there any follow up about Whispering Winds?

Usakowski: Gave an update on current status.

1. Trustee Nelson
   

I met with the assessor just as a Meet and Greet.

1. Trustee Ward
   

June 10^th the park was sprayed for mosquitos and it worked well. Our Little League picnic will be June 28 at 6 p.m.

1. ADJOURNMENT
   

   Wrubel motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 p.m. supported by Deland.
   

   Motion Carried.
   

    

   Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
   

    

   Submitted by Becky Wrubel, Clerk