September 15, 2026 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes

KIMBALL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

2160 WADHAMS ROAD, KIMBALL MI  48074 

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

6:30 P.M. 

OPEN MEETING WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE at 6:30 p.m.   

ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:   Supervisor Usakowski, Treasurer Jackson, Clerk Wrubel, Trustee Bowen Trustee Deland, Trustee Reilly

ABSENT:   Trustee Lokers

ALSO PRESENT:   Michele Erdman, Deputy Clerk

 Motion to Approve the Agenda as presented by Trustee Deland.  Support by Trustee Reilly.  Absent: Trustee Lokers.  All were in favor.  Motion Carried. 

Motion to Approve the regular meeting minutes from September 1, 2026, as published by Trustee Reilly.  Support by Trustee Bowen.  Absent: Trustee Lokers.  All were in favor.  Motion Carried. 

Trustee Deland questioned pg. 8 of the agenda packet, for Roberts Tree Service for $3,000.  Clerk Wrubel explained there were trees down in the cemetery that had to be removed.

Motion by Treasurer Jackson to approve the Consent Agenda in the amount of $1,643,898.28; authorize to pay the bills and receive and file the reports. Supported by Clerk Wrubel.

Roll Call Vote.

Yes: Jackson, Wrubel, Usakowski, Bowen, Deland, Reilly

No: None.  Absent: Trustee Lokers.  Motion Carried 

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS   

1. Board of County Road Commissioners of St Clair Co. Minutes August 19, 2026
2. Board of County Road Commissioners of St Clair Co. Agenda September 2, 2026
3. Kimball Township Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda September 8, 2026

4. Trustee Deland questioned pg. 42 of the agenda packet, for the Road Commission Atkins Rd. paving bid of $691,912. Supervisor Usakowski said it wasn’t clear if that includes what the township has already put aside for it. 

5. Motion by Trustee Bowen to receive and file the Boards and Commissions minutes. Supported by Trustee Deland. Absent: Trustee Lokers.  All were in favor. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT (Brief Comments)   

6. Terry Caryl, from Eileen questioning the Resolution 2026-27.  He asked that the board take some time to review the resolution before moving on anything.  The language and some sections are not clearly defined.  Section 2.12 specifically around extended absences and passwords should be reviewed before the resolution is moved on.  Supervisor Usakowski will bring it back.

1. Application for Employment

1. Ivan Nedeljkovic

Clerk Wrubel said the applicant has signed up for EMT training.  She spoke to Chief Gratz and he stated this would bring the fire department up to 30 firefighters. 

Motion by Trustee Deland to allow Chief Gratz to hire Ivan Nedeljkovic. Supported by Trustee Reilly. Absent: Trustee Lokers.  All were in favor. Motion carried.

Supervisor Usakowski said his biggest concern is cybersecurity and hearing about townships getting hacked and held for ransom.  Focused on keeping our township safe.  This proposal does cover cyberterrorism and data breach. 

2. MMRMA Coverage Overview: Limit Changes: Property and Data Breach/Cyber Reinsurance Renewals

Motion by Clerk Wrubel to proceed with renewing MMRMA coverage in the amount of $62,066 for July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027.  Supported by Treasurer Jackson.

Roll Call Vote.

Yes: Wrubel, Jackson, Usakowski, Bowen, Deland, Reilly

No: None.  Absent: Trustee Lokers.  Motion Carried 

Requested Allen Rd. between Griswold and Lapeer cost for that project was $185,000. Split that cost with the Road Commission 50/50.  There’s a possibility it may not get funded due to the projects being scored.  It would be 1.3 miles long; an inch and a half asphalt overlay is what’s recommended.

Motion by Trustee Deland to adopt Resolution 2026-26.  Supported by Treasurer Jackson.

Roll Call Vote.

Yes: Deland, Jackson, Usakowski, Wrubel, Bowen, Reilly

No: None.  Absent: Trustee Lokers.  Motion Carried 

Supervisor Usakowski went through each of the points of the resolution. The administrative policy changes are to update an outdated policy and clarify roles and responsibilities. Explained the Board is responsible for the administrative policy and procedure, and to set policy for the staff and team to follow.  The changes proposed are to provide a more comprehensive and clear policy. 

Additionally, the statutory duties cannot be touched by Law.  Nothing in this manual changes the statutory duties.  This policy will also designate one direct supervisor for each position.  An updated organizational chart will be created. We do have emergency procedures in place, such as an emergency button and a system in place in case of an emergency, at which point directives from someone other than an employee’s direct supervisor should be followed but that would be rare and unusual.  Clearly delineates the chain of command. 

Supervisor Usakowski asked if there was any feedback or comments before proceeding.  He asked how the board felt about requesting information from an office staff member or if it should not be done and utilizing the department head directly instead.  Supervisor Usakowski said he’d bring back some revised options for review in Section 2.6 and 2.7. Section 2.10 language states executive committee, which we don’t really have and will remove section 2.10. 

Clarifies the personnel committee is basically to weed through applicants for hiring but covers a very limited scope.  Consists of the Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk.   Will bring back the Resolution to review with more information and additional options to consider.

        Comprehensive ordinance to update the Cemetery ordinance, the Cemetery Board used documents from the MTA to create the new ordinance.  

        Cemetery Cleanup is October 15^th, 2026, and is in the Newsletter.

        Trustee Bowen stated she feels the ordinance is very restrictive.  It’s difficult because people are mourning and that is their one place to grieve.  Supervisor         

Motion by Clerk Wrubel to adopt the proposed Cemetery Ordinance 132-D.  Supported by Trustee Reilly.

Roll Call Vote.

Yes: Wrubel, Reilly, Usakowski, Jackson, Deland

No: Trustee Bowen.  Absent: Trustee Lokers.  Motion Carried 

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1. Supervisor Usakowski   

• Grant score came back good, going to try to see what can be done to increase points, but not many we have control over. Going to get a survey, some potential encroachments.  Asked PCE to do some additional engineering and topographical surveys for the kayak launch, as part of the buildout, the cost being around $17,000.
• Moratorium on Data Centers ends this week and current language doesn’t allow for an extension.  He will look at legal options related to that.  MTA has a strong sample ordinance.  As well as a seminar in MTA.    
• Governor is pushing for the following house bills: HB5529-HB5532 and HB5581-HB5585.  This impacts the township’s ability to zone in residential areas.  Limit lot sizes, setbacks, site plan review, minimum dwelling sizes.  Takes the decision away from the township.  The reason behind these house bills is proposed to make housing affordable.
• Supervisor Usakowski also explained the closed captions for the meeting and looking at other accessibility options.

2. Clerk Wrubel   

• Fall Cleanup is October 17^th, three different time slots.  Help is needed.  Will also have community service helpers as well.
• Elections are November 3, so the Board of Trustees November 3^rd meeting will be cancelled so elections can be held.  Ballots will be in soon so we can get them out next week. 
• Cemetery cleanup starts on October 10^th and will run for a few weeks.  Will have a dumpster available so people can clean up their areas.  

3. Treasurer Jackson   

Regular tax collection ended September 14, 2026.  Things went well. 

Treasurer Jackson reported Kimball Township has collected 88.8% of the taxes $5,907,401.95 of the $6,649,394.83 total tax to collect. Administration total is $59,300.55.  Treasurer Jackson noted the administration fees support the Township Assessor’s and assistant assessor’s costs.

*Check distributions-transferred funds after that figure down to $8,000 in that fund.

4. Trustee Deland   

Request to modify budget question around the Election.  Supervisor Usakowski explained it may be needed for next year’s budget, as it’s for election machines, not this year.   Timer for lights outside the township building may need to be rest as they were on during daylight hours.  Questioned the park and ride and campers parked there.  Also questioned lighting needs around the proposed kayak launch and its impact on residents near the area.  Questioned pavilions and other structures at other beaches around the area as an option for the new development space. 

5. Trustee Bowen   

Timeline for gutter cleaning at the township building to clear water

6. Trustee Reilly 

none  

7. Trustee Lokers   

absent

Trustee Bowen made a motion to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Supported by Trustee Deland.  Absent: Trustee Lokers.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.