March 6, 2000
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable


Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Lamrock.

PRESENT:
Lamrock, Schweickert, Kopko, Gary, Beliveau, Burley & Wassmann.

ABSENT:
None.

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

AGENDA:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Kopko to accept the meeting agenda as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
George Shwed addressed the board and requested we pass an ordinance requiring an inspection of all homes prior to their resale, in hopes of sprucing up the homes in AuSable Township. Supervisor Lamrock will try to find a sample ordinance for our review. No action taken.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Beliveau to approve the consent
agenda (2/21/00 Twp. Minutes; General,Water,Sewer bills) and strike
Dale Burley's comment under Board Comments in the 02/21/00 minutes.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( *   nothing new to report)

PLANNING AND ZBA SECRETARY:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Schweickert that we put a full time secretary in the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals and that they receive $45.00 per meeting. Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

OHS WATER/SEWER-UPDATE:
System is up and running for about three (3) weeks now. The school's septic system is temporarily shut off just to make sure everything is working okay before they permanently cave them in. Bus garage still has to come on line. More work will be done this spring regarding caving in septic fields and restoration.

NORTH PIER ORDINANCE-UPDATE:
Nothing new to report. Will remove this item from agenda until we do hear something.

BICYCLE PATH *

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WATER/SEWER RATE CHANGE/ORDINANCE-UPDATE:
Supervisor Lamrock presented a proposed rate adjustment for both water and sewer funds and sample ordinances amending Water Ord. No. (68) and Sewer Ord. No. (56). He also proposes having a public hearing on this issue at a later date. No action taken at this time.

PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Kopko to appoint Matt Gary, Cal Taylor, Lane Taylor, Kevin Curley, Evelyn Moon, Harriet Ellwein, and Darryl Hansen to serve on the Parks and Recreation Committee in an advisory capacity, on a voluntary basis.
Roll call: Wassmann & Burley NO;  Gary, Beliveau, Kopko, Schweickert, and Lamrock YES; motion carried.

NEMCSA NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROPOSAL-UPDATE:
Motion by Lamrock,- seconded by Kopko authorizing Supervisor Lamrock to appoint a planning group for this neighborhood revitalization program, negotiate the particulars thereof, and bring back results for the board's approval. Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

EFFICIENCY STUDY:
Motion by Wassmann, seconded by Burley that Bob Wassmann and Supervisor Lamrock sit down and draw up some guidelines for an efficiency study and bring it back to the board.
Roll call: Kopko & Schweickert NO; Gary, Wassmann, Beliveau, Burley and Lamrock YES; motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

POLICE MILLAGE PROPOSAL:
Supervisor Lamrock presented a special voted millage proposal for police protection in the amount of 1.5 mills. There was lengthy discussion in the matter but no action taken.

WATER LOSS:
Supervisor Lamrock explained that we have about a three (3) million gallon water loss per month. Cal checked the lines for breaks and has found none so far. They are suggesting we take step one of Gary Bartow's letter  and ask that our master meters be calibrated. Supervisor Lamrock moved that we undertake a 100% inspection  and replacement/testing household meter program. There was more discussion on calibrating the master meters first and Supervisor Lamrock withdrew his motion but cautioned the board that while we wait, we are losing money.

BOARD COMMENTS:
None.

PUBLIC &OMMENTS:
None.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Wassmann, seconded by Kopko to adjourn, 9:08 p.m.
All in favor, motion carried.
Della Schweickert, Clerk	Ronald Lamrock, Supervisor
Charter Twp. of AuSable	Charter Twp. of AuSable