LOCKE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA August 12, 2025 7 PM
LOCKE TWP HALL- 3805 BELL OAK RD, WMSTN 48895 517 468-3405
1.Call to Order, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance
2.Action on July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Any Questions or Corrections? Motion to Approve? Motion______, Second______. All in Favor say Aye____, All Opposed say Nay_____. Motion Passes/Fails
- Additions to agenda/approval of agenda. If additions proposed-
Motion ________ Second ________to add _____to the agenda (designate where to add)
Motion ________ Second _________ to approve agenda.
All in favor say Aye _____ All opposed say nay ______. Motion passes/fails.
- Action on Accts Payable Independent Bank checks #6753 – #67___ totaling $ ___________
Any questions/comments? Motion to approve?
Motion_____ second______ to approve Accts Pay Checks #6753 – #67____ totaling $_______
All in favor say Aye ____ All opposed say Nay______ Motion passes/fails.
- Presentation / Public Comment-3 minute limitation
- Unfinished Business
*ORV Ordinance: Supervisor Lott published the ORV Ordinance in the Fowlerville News & Views on July 13, 2025 and it became effective on July 21, 2025. Good job Board members, the community has been very excited about this.
*Township Web Page: Supervisor Lott and Treasurer Shepler met with Z Solutions on July 17, 2025 to discuss improvement on the Township’s Web Page.
*Keys Diesel: Supervisor Lott has been in touch with Mr. Keys and is happy to report that the business was moved over to their new spot (the old D&G).
- 7. New Business:
*Brandon Barrett: Supervisor Lott has spoken with the Planning Commission on this Storge Unit on Mr. Barrett’s property and we all agreed that it was against Locke TWP Ordinance, so I called Mr. Barrett and gave him the news and he asked for a 6 months grace period to move all the supplies off the property. Questions or comments? Supervisor Lott is looking for a motion. Motion_____, Second_____, to grant Mr. Barrett 6 months to move everything off his property. All in favor say Aye_____, all opposed say Nay____. Motion passes/fails?
*Resolution 2025-05 Building Official: Supervisor Lott is looking for a motion to accept Nick Keck as the Building Official of Locke Township. Any questions or comments? Motion_____, Second_____, to designate Nick Keck to Building Official of Locke Township. Roll call Please, Shepler____, Hull_____, Coe____, Lott____, Shinkle____. Motion Passes/Fails?
*L-4029 Tax Rate Request Review: Questions or comments about this review?
*Hall Rentals & Regulations Amendments: The Township Staff recommends that these two items get added to the current Hall contract. First, 3.1- Lost key charge will be assessed to renter in the amount of $250.00 to cover locksmith services, in addition the $50.00 security deposit will not be refunded. Second, 5.11- Renter shall only be allowed to access the township hall to set up on the day of the rental. No advanced entry will be allowed. Any Questions or comments? Motion____, Second_____, to amend the Locke Township Hall rental agreement. Roll call, Lott_____, Shepler_____, Coe_____, Shinkle____, Hull_____. Motion Passes/fails?
*MTA Member Renewal: The letter in your package is showing that we are all paid up and renewed for 2025.
- Reports:
Clerk – July rev/exp report;
Treasurer –7/31 treasurer report:
Trustee – Coe:
Trustee – Hull:
Supervisor-Attended the July 22, 2025 PC Meeting and July 24, 2025 BOR meeting. I also have taken a new job at Stockbridge schools as the schools Liaison and will be coming into the office at night and by appointment during the school year Monday – Thursday. My cell number is (517) 712-3381.
Zoning Administrator –July report summary w/building permits update.
NIESA. July Report
9.. Public Comment [3 minute limitation]
- Communications, seminars, etc.
*Sgt Jeremy Doerr, ICSD report
- Any Other Business / Board member comments
- 12. Adjournment. Motion____ Second____ to adjourn at ______PM.
Ayes_____ Nays______ Meeting adjourned (or not)
The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board meeting upon a 3 day notice in writing or by calling the Locke Township Clerk at 517 468-3405 or email locketwpclerk@tds.net.
Nathan M Lott, Locke Township Supervisor Next meeting – September 9, 2025
