LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES DRAFT 10.13.2026

The Locke Township Board met on October 13, 2026, in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road, Williamston.  Present: Miller, Shinkle, Shepler, Coe, Hull.  Guests: Kurt Griffes, Sheri Rambo, Brad Williams

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

Approval of Agenda: Motion Shepler, Second Hull to approve Agenda with amendment to add under New Business – Resolution 2026-03 GlenDor Street Lighting and move Webster & Griffes snow removal bid to top of the New Business items.  PASSED {5-0}

Action on September 8, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion: Shepler; Second: Miller to approve the minutes of September 8, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting.  PASSED {5-0}

Action on Accts Payable Independent Bank checks #7240 – #7269 totaling $27,232.13 

Motion Shepler; Second Hull to approve Accts Pay Checks #7240 – #7269 totaling $27,232.13 PASSED {5-0}

Presentation / Public Comment: none

New Business

• Zoning commission has voted on Sept 15, 2026 to recommended the Township Boad adopt the updated Zoning Ordinance (ZO)
  • Brad Williams from Williams & Works gave a brief overview of the revisions to the Zoning Ordinance.
• Action on Resolution 2026-04 Adoption of the revised Zoning Ordinance
  • Motion Shepler Second Miller 
  • Roll Call Vote; Coe, yes; Hull, yes; Miller, yes; Shepler, yes; Shinkle, yes
  • PASSED {5-0}
• Action on Application 2026-03 to approve Jorgensen application for Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program.
  • Motion Shepler Second Hull 
  • Roll Call Vote; Coe, yes; Hull, yes; Miller, yes; Shepler, yes; Shinkle, yes
  • PASSED {5-0}
• Action on Application 2026-04 to approve Jorgensen application for Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program.
  • Motion Shepler Second Hull 
  • Roll Call Vote; Coe, yes; Hull, yes; Miller, yes; Shepler, yes; Shinkle, yes
  • PASSED {5-0}
• Action on Application 2026-05 to approve Jorgensen application for Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program.
  • Motion Shepler Second Hull 
  • Roll Call Vote; Coe, yes; Hull, yes; Miller, yes; Shepler, yes; Shinkle, yes
  • PASSED {5-0}
• Action on Application 2026-06 to approve Jorgensen application for Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program.
  • Motion Shepler Second Hull 
  • Roll Call Vote; Coe, yes; Hull, yes; Miller, yes; Shepler, yes; Shinkle, yes
  • PASSED {5-0}
• Action on Resolution 2026-03 GlenDor Street Lighting
  • Motion Shepler Second Coe 
  • Roll Call Vote; Coe, yes; Hull, yes; Miller, yes; Shepler, yes; Shinkle, yes
  • PASSED {5-0}
• Action on Accepting snow removal and salting bid for 2026/2027

Webster & Griffes; no other bids were received.

• Motion Hull Second Coe
• Roll Call Vote; Coe, yes; Hull, yes; Miller, yes; Shepler, yes; Shinkle, yes
• PASSED {5-0}

Road Funding for 2027 (see Packet for review and action in November)

• Supervisor Miller gave an overview of the County Road proposal. He asked the board members to drive the roads and assess the road conditions, then report back in November any recommendations that the Board should consider.

2026 Tax Rate Request L-4029

• Supervisor Miller presented the 2026 tax rate to the Board.

Township Board Member Reports

• Clerk Shinkle: September 2026 Revenue & Expenditure Report
  • Quarterly Reports for Q3 2026 were filed with the State & IRS
  • Early Voting is Oct 24 to Nov 1; General Election is Nov 3 
• Treasurer Shepler: September 2026 Treasurer’s Report
  • Treasurer reported that she will be attending a Treasurer’s Training Class given by MTA on December 2.
• Trustee Coe: none
• Trustee Hull: non
• Supervisor Miller: 
  • TDS Email will transfer to Every!Mail at a cost of $3.00 per mo/per email account.  We have explored other options with VC3 & new website designers for bids.
  • Generator repairs were needed due to water damage to the battery charger.
  • Branches cleanup at Bell Oak Cemetery
  • Updated FEMA flood map
  • Industrial zoning inquiry from Stone Pointe Commercial Real Estate
  • Tom Hitch (Township Attorney) will be retiring at the end of 2026.  The law firm will remain our representative and will assign a replacement attorney.

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

NIESA Report: September. 2026 Report

• Bruce Miller was appointed as Vice Chair of NIESA

ICSD Report   Deputy Anderson No report (on FMLA)

Public Comment [ Three-minute limitation]

• Sheri Rambo expressed her appreciation for the discussion regarding Pringle Road/Colby Road; she would like to see something done eventually to repair these roads.

Communications, seminars, etc. 

Any Other Business / Board member comments

• Gravel Road Dust Control: Ingham County Road Dept letter regarding increase to apply two application per year going forward.

Adjournment; Motion by Hull; Second by Shepler to adjourn at 8:12 PM.

Next meeting    November 10, 2026