KIMBALL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2160 WADHAMS ROAD, KIMBALL MI 48074
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
May 13, 2026
6:30 P.M.
MEETING TO OPEN AT 6:33PM WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Supervisor Usakowski, Clerk Wrubel, Treasurer Jackson, Trustee Deland, Trustee Bowen, Trustee Lokers, Trustee Reilly
ABSENT: Bowen
ALSO PRESENT:
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Approve the Agenda as published by Trustee Deland, seconded by Trustee Reilly. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
- PRESENTATION OF APRIL 21, 2026, MINUTES
Motion to Approve the minutes as published by Trustee Deland, seconded by Trustee Lokers. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
Trustee Deland questioned charge for UHY of $28,000 for professional fees after it was voted to cap that at $6,000. Supervisor Usakowski explained those expenses were incurred prior to the capping.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Treasurer Jackson, in the amount of $235,844.14 pay the bills and file. Supported by Trustee Lokers.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Jackson, Lokers, Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Reilly
No: None
Absent: Bowen
Motion Carried
Board of County Road Commissioners of St Clair County Minutes from April 8, 2026
Board of County Road Commissioners of St Clair Co. Agenda April 22, 2026
Motion to receive and file the county road commission minutes made by Trustee Deland and supported by Trustee Reilly. All were in favor, motion carried.
David Josh owner of D&M Services at 2787 Barth, he also owns another property 6451 Lapeer Rd. and voiced concern about his neighbor located west of 6451 location. Mr. Strauchman is renting the property from Tony Kuberski, and has brought approximately 3,000-3, 500 yards of fine sand, which has caused issues to the surrounding area, and at least one business, that eventually left Kimball Township. The township stated they will look into it further, seeing if it complies with land use and go from there. Supervisor Usakowski said it potentially could be considered nuisance complaint. Tabled until next meeting.
David Josh also commented on doing a traffic light at Taylor and Lapeer in order to better direct traffic, due to crossroad of businesses such as: Fort Trodd, Red Barn Gas Station, and cross-traffic. Supervisor Usakowski advised in order to request anything like that, would need to do a traffic study, which is several thousand dollars. Rob will check with Road Commission for further fact-finding.
85% based on the Residential Equivalent Units and 15% based on the frontage. We basically pay for everything on Allen Rd and they are responsible for everything else beyond that. 20 yr special assessment -asked by Treasurer Jackson. Supervisor Usakowski said correct. The School District likes the project. They want to be off the lagoon system.
Motion to approve res 2026-18 made by Trustee Riley. Support from Trustee Deland.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland, Reilly, Lokers
No: None
Absent: Bowen
Motion Carried
Unable to find three quotes, two available quotes are: Hammer’s contracting for $8,500 and Torello for $7,500.
Motion to approve resolution 2026-19 made by Trustee Deland. Support from Trustee Jackson.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Deland, Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Reilly, Lokers
No: None
Absent: Bowen
Motion Carried
Supervisor Usakowski asked if there was consideration for either of the companies. Mentioned that Hammer has done work for the township in the past, even when not necessary.
Motion to approve Hammer’s Bid of $8,500 made by Trustee Lokers. Support from Trustee Riley.
Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Lokers, Reilly, Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Deland
No: None
Absent: Bowen
Motion Carried
Township cleanup is coming up this Saturday, dumpsters for community residents to use. Sunday pancake breakfast at the Fire Station.
DPW is laying foundations this week at the Cemetery. Also working out at the park on the docks.
Reviewed Financials
|
Cash Distributions |
$ 1,801,998.52 |
|
Check Distributions |
$ 3,744.58 |
|
Payroll |
N/A |
|
Public Fund Grace Memorial |
$ 18,638.75 |
|
Tax Acct |
$119,566.58 |
|
Trust & Agency |
$ 74,647.13 |
|
Utility Account (Water/Sewer) |
$ 1,030,118.44 |
|
TOTAL (cash on hand) |
$ 3,048,714.00 |
|
CD’S |
|
|
TriCounty |
$ 277,005.82 |
|
Advia |
$ 105,760.35 |
|
North Star #1 |
$ 275,929.54 |
|
North Star #2 |
$257,532.54 |
|
Total Cash Available |
$ 3,964,942.25 |
Community Service. Did we hear anything on the Tire Grant? Per Wrubel, no, not yet.
Absent
None
Went to a GOP meeting and Lisa Mclean’s representative brought us up as one of the receivers of the grant. Port Huron Northern has a fishing club. His son is going to approach high school & Kevin Koveck to start a fishing club
Trustee Deland made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Supported by Trustee Lokers. All were in favor.
