LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES DRAFT 11.10.2026

The Locke Township Board met on November 10, 2026, in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road, Williamston.  Present: Miller, Shinkle, Shepler, Coe.  Absent: Hull  Guest: Duane Pinckney

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

Approval of Agenda: Motion: Shepler, Second: Miller to approve Agenda as presented.  PASSED {4-0}

Action on October 13, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion: Shinkle; Second: Shepler to approve the minutes of October 13, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting.  PASSED {4-0}

Action on Accts Payable Independent Bank checks #7270 – #7289 totaling $21,550.58 

Motion: Shepler; Second: Coe to approve Accts Pay Checks #7270 – #7289 totaling $21,550.58 PASSED {4-0}

Presentation / Public Comment: Duane Pinckney asked if the County Road Dept plans to fix the bump on Haslett Road at Harris Road. Supervisor Miller will find out.

Unfinished Business

• Trash bin enclosure.

• Supervisor Miller is looking for fencing materials; he will move forward with 6 foot fencing, since the 4 foot fencing is not available.

• Road Funding for 2027

• Discussion regarding the 2027 road funding for Bell Oak Road.

• Motion: Shepler; Second: Miller to use 2027 road funding to repair Bell Oak Road for 1 mile west of Corey Road.

• Roll Call Vote: Shepler: yes; Miller: yes; Shinkle: yes; Coe: yes; Hull: absent

• PASSED {4-0}

New Business

• Set Holiday Closed date for Township office.
  • Thanksgiving Thursday Nov 26, 2026
  • Christmas Eve Thursday Dec. 24, 2026
  • New Years Eve Thursday Dec 31, 2026
  • Motion: Shinkle; Second: Coe for Township Office to be closed on the above Holiday dates in 2026.  PASSED {4-0}
• Set Schedule for 2027 Township Board and Planning Commission meeting.
  • Motion: Miller; Second: Shepler for Township Office to be closed on the above Holiday dates in 2026.  PASSED {4-0}

• Porta Potty for Bell Oak Cemetery (2027)
  • Discussion on the cost to provide portable toilet at Bell Oak Cemetery
    • $140 per funeral, or $150 per month
  • Board decision was to not provide at this time, due to the cost.

Township Board Member Reports

• Clerk Shinkle: 
  • Presented Oct. 2026 Revenue & Expenditure Report
  • Election Report: November General Election
    • Early Voting: 202 voters
    • Absentee Ballots: 388 voters
    • Election Day: 498 voters
    • Total Voters: 1,088 (69.12%)
• Treasurer Shepler: Oct. 2026 Treasurer’s Report
  • Reviewed the Treasurer’s Report
  • Winter tax bills will be mailed out on 12/1/2026
• Trustee Coe: none
• Trustee Hull: absent
• Supervisor Miller:  
  • Email and update from VC3: still waiting for final cost analysis from VC3 regarding Microsoft 365.
  • Adobe Pro purchase and install on Clerk’s computer. It will be $21.19 per mo for 1 year.  This will aid in various tasks needing to be done at the Township. 
    • Motion: Miller; Second: Shepler to purchase Adobe Pro for 1-year.
    • Roll Call: Shepler yes; Miller yes; Shinkle yes; Coe yes; Hull absent
    • PASSED {4-0}
  • ITC provided documentation to the Township regarding the proposed routes.
    • ITC has proposed using the existing route through the Township
    • ITC will be hosting a Public Meeting on January 12 from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the Township Hall.  Letters to residents have been mailed.

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

NIESA Report: October. 2026 Report

ICSD Report   Deputy Anderson No report (on FMLA)

An inquiry was made about an advertisement regarding Rollin Auto Repair who is looking to lease space for auto repair with a special use permit.  Supervisor will check with Zoning Admin.

Adjournment: Motion: Shepler; Second: Miller at 8:06 PM

Next meeting    December 8, 2026

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Shinkle, Clerk

Locke Townshp