LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES Draft 03-14-2024
March 12, 2024 Approved___________
The Locke Township Board metMarch 12, 2024, in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road.
Present: Hart, Turner, Rambo, Shepler, Davis. Also present: Duane Pinckney, John Fortin,
Cheryl Schotter, Julie Rudd and Susan Cockerill (Williamston Senior Center), Bruce and Nancy
Jennings.
Call to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Hart followed by pledge to flag.
Additions to agenda/approval of agenda.
Action on February 13, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion Shepler, second Rambo, to approve the
minutes of February 13, 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. PASSED {5-0}.
Public Hearing-Appropriation Act.
Public Hearing opened at 7:01 PM by Supervisor Hart. The purpose of the public hearing is to
hear public comment on the proposed 2024-25 budget.
Public Comment-None.
Public Hearing closed at 7:02 PM.
Action on Accounts Payable checks. Motion Rambo, second Davis to approve accounts payable
checks #6176-#6208 in the amount of $21,412.48. PASSED {5-0}.
Presentation/Public Comment- Julie Rudd from the Williamston Senior Center gave an update
on the Senior Center activities/events and vision for future-purchase their own facility. Also
discussed operational millage ballot proposal.
Public Comment- Duane Pinckney commented on PC member opening.
Unfinished Business:
Quotes summary for security cameras for new ballot drop box & installation-ballot drop box.
Review and discussion of quotes received. Motion Turner, second Davis to purchase security
camera and installation from ADT at a cost up to $2600. Roll call vote: Yes-Davis, Hart, Turner.
No-Shepler, Rambo. PASSED {3-2}.
New Business:
Budget Amendment:
101 215 702 clerk salary $1800 increase/101 262 727 election supplies$200 increase
101 215 860 clerk travel $150 increase/101 262 901 election publishing $1100 increase
101 262 702 election salary $3700 increase/101 247 901 Bd of Review publishing $650 increase
101 262 713 election medicare $170 increase/101 446 819 streets/bridges $7770 decrease
Motion Turner, second Shepler to approve the budget amendments as presented. Roll call
vote: Yes-Hart, Rambo, Turner, Shepler, Davis. No-None. PASSED {5-0}.
Resignation of PC member Sarah Lackey. Motion Rambo, second Shepler to accept the
resignation of PC member Sarah Lackey. PASSED {5-0}.
Supervisor appointment of Cory Jorgensen as Planning Commission member for remaining term
ending 12-31-26. Board discussion.
Motion Turner, second Hart to accept Planning Commission appointment of Cory Jorgensen for
remaining term ending 12-31-26. Roll call vote: Yes-Rambo, Hart, Davis, Turner. No-Shepler.
PASSED {4-1}.
CD investment information. Information from Huntington and Independent discussed. Motion
Turner, second Rambo to move $100,000.00 from General account to a CD at Huntington Bank
for a term of 215 days. Roll call vote: Yes-Rambo, Turner, Shepler, Davis, Hart. No-None.
PASSED {5-0}.
Resolution 2024-04 General Fund Budget and General Appropriation Act fiscal year 04-01-2024
thru 03-31-2025. Motion Shepler, second Turner to adopt Resolution 2024-04 General Fund
Budget and General Appropriation Act fiscal year 04-01-2024 thru 03-31-2025. Roll call vote:
Yes-Davis, Shepler, Turner, Rambo, Hart. No-None. PASSED {5-0}.
Declare U.S flag beyond repair-dispose of in Boy Scouts collection receptacle. Motion Turner,
second Rambo to declare the U. S. flag beyond repair and dispose of in Boy Scouts collection
receptacle. PASSED {5-0}.
Williamston School Board meeting report given by Trustee Shepler. Motion Turner, second
Davis to pay additional meeting wage of $70 to trustee Shepler for attending the 03/07 Wmstn
School Board meeting. PASSED {5-0}.
Correction on Resolution 2024-03 Poverty Guidelines [pink], page 2, 7) Asset Test, residents
shallresidents may. Motion Rambo, second Shepler to leave 2024-03 as adopted w/word shall. PASSED {5-0}.
Reports:
*Clerk- 2024 Presidential Primary election update; Feb rev/exp report distributed; FOIA request processed.
*Treasurer- Feb 29 Treasurers report distributed; looked into CD interest rates; submitted new bank signature cards to include new deputy treas; entered into tax settlement process w/County; will meet 03/14 w/Decker Ins-review renewal policy.
*Trustee-
*Supervisor- February NIESA report distributed; 3 FOIA requests processed; 03/05 attend BOR organizational meeting; 3/11 & 3/12 attend BOR.
*Zoning Administrator- Feb report distributed, building permits update, completed MI Assoc of Planning Mar 6 & 7 Zoning Administrators zoom workshop.
Public Comment: Comments of PC appointment & Ingham County Bd of Comm. Monica Schafer update.
Communications, seminars, etc.:
*Mar 19, Consumers Energy Pipeline project Open House, Peacock Rd Family Farm 5-7 pm.
*MTA 2024 Educational Conference & Expo, April 22-25, Grand Traverse Resort.
*MTA educational offerings in 2024: May-ABC’s of ZBA’s in Frankenmuth $100, June-Election
Prep/Primer $100, Aug-Hot Topics Plan/Zon $100, De-New Officials Training $149.
Any Other Business/Board member comments: Davis shared that he will not be seeking re-
election as Township Trustee. Discussion of Colby & Pringle Rds. condition.
Adjournment: Motion Davis, second Rambo to adjourn meeting. PASSED {5-0}. Meeting
adjourned at 9:03 pm by Supervisor Hart.
Glenda S Turner
Locke Township Clerk
