KIMBALL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2160 WADHAMS ROAD, KIMBALL, MI 48074
REGULAR MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING FOR BUDGET
MARCH 05, 2024
6:30 P.M.
Jackson opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Deland motioned to have Jackson run the meeting supported by Hoffman.
Motion Carried.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Jackson, Hoffman, Deland, Ward and Nelson.
ABSENT: Usakowski and Wrubel and Ward.
I. PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2024-2025 BUDGET
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Deland motioned to approve the agenda as presented supported by Nelson.
Motion Carried.
III. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES of FEBRUARY 20, 2024 and FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Deland: Page 4 Gould, reads funny. Should read “Questioned Clerk Wrubel regarding hiring of new employee. Also, on the same page at the bottom it should read “municipality of the power to zone solar projects in the community.
Nelson: Page 7 under Officers Report, lacks support of reason why I asked the question. “Add policy and procedure” excerpt to read accurately.
Deland motioned to approve the minutes of February 20, 2024 as amended supported by Hoffman. Motion Carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Check Register from 02/14/2024 to 02/29/2024
- Revenue & Expenditure Report for Period Ending 02/29/2024
- Department Payroll Reports through 02/29/2024
Deland questioned about the Flight Pump on page 12 and its warranty.
Carwyn: That’s a different pump.
Deland questioned about the Assistant Assessors hours and thought that she was supposed to be less than 30 hours a week.
Jackson explained that we are in the middle of the Board of Review and she is getting out in the field, plus she is trying to catch up on assessments. She is still training too. She will get less hours once they are caught up.
Jackson explained that we have disbursements totaling $1,986,739.16.
Jackson motioned to approve the disbursements of $1,986,739.16 to pay the bills supported by Deland.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Jackson, Deland, Nelson and Hoffman. NO: None.
ABSENT: Usakowski, Wrubel and Ward. (4-0-3) Motion Carried.
V. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
None.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT (Brief Comments)
Ray Campbell, 299 Eileen: Expressed multiple concerns with water rate increase, depreciation, financial statements, proposed budget, tap in fees, stewardship and fiduciary responsibility of Board of Trustees.
Discussion and questions addressed.
VII. CHIEF GRATZ REPORT
- Fire Bill #23-117
Ryan Vishey is here to appeal the fire bill of $1,839.00 from November 17, 2023 when is car caught fire. Asking for consideration due to financial burden to him.
The car is a total loss.
Gratz: Bills for non-residents have a fee schedule.
Discussion.
Nelson: Is this accident a common problem with Kia? Will there possibly be a lawsuit?
Vishey: I have submitted a claim and there is an ongoing investigation of the remains of the vehicle.
Jackson suggested putting a hold on the bill until the issue is resolved.
Nelson motioned to uphold the bill for 30 days until the issue is resolved supported by Deland.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Nelson, Deland, Hoffman and Jackson. NO: None.
ABSENT: Usakowski, Wrubel and Ward. (4-0-3) Motion Carried.
B. Fire Department Application: Wyatt A. Riehl
He is a trained paramedic and has an impressive resume. He would be stationed at Station 1.
Nelson motioned to approve the hiring of Wyatt A. Riehl to the fire department Station 1 supported by Deland.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Nelson, Deland, Jackson and Hoffman. NO: None.
ABSENT: Usakowski, Wrubel and Ward. (4-0-3) Motion Carried.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. ZBA Appointment: John Klimovich
Discussion.
Deland motioned to approve hiring John Klimovich to the Zoning Board of Appeals supported by Nelson.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Deland, Nelson, Hoffman and Jackson. NO: None.
ABSENT: Usakowski, Wrubel and Ward. (4-0-3) Motion Carried.
B. 11th Street Resolution 2024-06
Discussion about paving 11th Street and the cost to do it.
Deland motioned to approve Resolution 2024-06 which is to authorize the township to get the cost of paving 11th Street supported by Hoffman.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Deland, Hoffman, Nelson and Jackson. NO: None.
ABSENT: Usakowski, Wrubel and Ward. (4-0-3) Motion Carried.
C. 7139 Main Street Sidewalk
Informational discussion.
D. CSIF Road Funding
Becky sent a letter.
E. New Parks Equipment: Request for Expenditure Over $500 X 2
Jackson mentioned that the ARPA Funds would be involved for the equipment.
Shelly Gilbert, Parks Committee discussed that the colors haven’t been picked yet. The biggest one will go to Sutherland Park. There will be one by each pavilion. The horseshoes will be moved. The one at Smiths Creek Park will be between the pavilion and the bar. I have three different quotes for mulch for the playground equipment.
Deland questioned if the installation was included.
Gilbert: Usakowski didn’t have me get quotes for the installation.
Nelson questioned about the handicap equipment. If we get handicap equipment, will it help with our score?
Gilbert: They do have a transfer that is ADA approved. The handicap swing that is out at Sutherland needs to be revamped.
Deland motioned to approve the $30,518.00 for the Playground boss Uptown equipment for the Smiths Creek Park supported by Hoffman.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Deland, Hoffman, Jackson and Nelson. NO: None.
ABSENT: Usakowski, Wrubel and Ward. (4-0-3) Motion Carried.
Deland motioned to approve the $36,034.00 for the King Kong Playground boss supported by Hoffman.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Deland, Hoffman, Jackson and Nelson. NO: None.
ABSENT: Usakowski, Wrubel and Ward. (4-0-3) Motion Carried.
Jackson motioned to close the hearing at 7:42 p.m.
X. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None.
XI. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
XII. OFFICERS REPORT
A. Supervisor Usakowski
Absent.
B. Clerk Wrubel
Absent.
C. Treasurer Jackson
Review of Financials.
Deland: When do we get the list of foreclosure properties?
Jackson: Usually around March 31st.
Gilbert: We aren’t having an Easter Egg Hunt this year because it is so early so we are concentrating on the Fishing Derby this year.
D. Trustee Hoffman
No report.
E. Trustee Deland
Questioned about the Profit-Sharing Checks.
Jackson hasn’t seen them yet.
Deland: Are we going to post for the park attendant positions this year?
Jackson said he thought the same people will be coming back.
Deland: We should start thinking about bids for the DPW roof.
- Trustee Nelson
MTA Banquet (can’t hear)
- Trustee Ward
Absent.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Deland motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. supported by Nelson.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Submitted by Becky Wrubel, Clerk
