LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES                      DRAFT 7.14.2026

July 14, 2026

The Locke Township Board met on July 14, 2026, in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road, Williamston. Present: Miller, Shinkle, Shepler, Hull, Coe. Also present: Sheri Rambo

Call to Order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Miller followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Agenda as Amended to add to New Business: Appointment of Planning Commission member; Appointment an FOIA Coordinator; Action on Compensation & Fees: Motion, Shepler; Second, Hull to approve Agenda as amended. PASSED {5-0}

Action on June 9, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion Shepler; Second Miller to approve the minutes of June 9, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting. PASSED {5-0}

Action on Accts Payable Independent Bank checks #7147 – #7177 totaling $25,311.34

Motion Shepler; Second Hull to approve Accts Pay Checks #7147 – #7177 totaling $25,311.34 PASSED {5-0}

Presentation / Public Comment: none

Unfinished Business

• Wood chips update: Glenda Turner and Jalene Trew have been working on spreading the wood chips in the flower bed.
• Allen Rd resurfacing update: Allen Road graveling will be completed this

New Business

• Action on Public Safety revenue sharing, ($473) Violent crime reduction dollars go to rural county Patrol.
  • Motion Shepler, Second Shinkle to
  • Roll call Vote: Hull yes, Shinkle yes, Coe yes, Shepler yes, Miller yes
  • PASSED {5-0}

• Action on Disposal of Township Supervisor’s old computer and Treasurer’s old shredder
  • Motion Miller, Second Shepler to dispose of old equipment deemed of no
  • PASSED {5-0}

• Action on allowing online BS&A Public property (no cost to the township)
  • Supervisor Miller spoke to VC3 and found out we would need to invest in a 2^nd Firewall before the BS&A option can be completed
  • Currently awaiting a quote on
  • Tabled this Action Item until quote is
• Updates to Microsoft Office
  • Supervisor Miller spoke to VC3 and requested quote regarding upgrading Microsoft because our versions are 2016 & 2019.
• Garbage Bin enclosure
  • Treasurer Shepler shared an idea on how the enclosure could be designed for best wind resistant and easy access.
  • Supervisor Miller will call for
• Appointment of Planning Commission Member
  • Supervisor Miller appointed Nate Lott to fill vacancy which expires 12/31/2026
  • Motion Shinkle; Second Coe to appoint Nate Lott to PC
  • PASSED {5-0}

• Appointment of FOIA Coordinator
  • Supervisor Miller advised we need to appoint someone to fill this position and he offered to serve as FOIA Coordinator.
  • Motion Hull; Second Shepler to appoint Supervisor Miller as FOIA Coordinator
  • PASSED {5-0}

• Action on Compensation & Fees
  • Supervisor Miller reported that going forward he would like to start the review of the Budget and Employee Compensation & Fees in November each year, so we are better prepared for the next fiscal year budgeting. He will also research rate structures of other townships.
  • Sexton compensation increase request has been received to raise to $25.00 hourly and $150 backhoe rental.
    • Motion Shepler; Second Hull to increase Sexton compensation to $25 hourly and $150 backhoe rental
    • Roll call Vote: Hull yes, Shinkle yes, Coe yes, Shepler yes, Miller yes
    • PASSED {5-0}

Township Board Member Reports

• Clerk Shinkle: June 2026 Revenue & Expenditure Report
  • Q2 reports were completed on 7/9/2026
  • Election Commission met on 7/7/2026 to appoint Election Inspectors & set date/time for the Preliminary & Public Accuracy Tests. Preliminary test was completed today and Public test is scheduled for 1 PM on July 16.
• Treasurer Shepler: June 2026 Treasurer’s Report
  • As of today, we have collected 51 tax payments
• Trustee Coe: none
• Trustee Hull: none
• Supervisor Miller:
  • He reported that he met with ITC representative regarding transmission lines project.

Zoning Administrator: June 2026 report summary w/building permits update.

NIESA Report: June 2026 Report

ICSD Report Deputy Anderson Public Comment:

• Sheri Rambo agreed with decision to increase Sexton’s

Adjournment: Motion Shepler; Second Miller to adjourn at 7:55 PM Next meeting – August 11, 2026

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Shinkle, Clerk Locke Township