July 3, 2000 Regular Meeting Charter Township of AuSable Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Supervisor Lamrock. PRESENT: Lamrock, Schweickert, Kopko, Wassmann & Burley. ABSENT: Gary and Beliveau. PRESS COVERAGE: Holly Nelson. Pledge of Allegiance recited. MEETING AGENDA: Motion by Burley, seconded by Kopko to approve the meeting agenda as presented.. All in favor, motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT AGENDA: (Minutes, Reports, Bills, Increase in Attorney Fees): Motion by Burley, seconded by Wassmann to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: (Twp. minutes 6/19/00; 6/22/00) (HSRUA 6/6/00) (ZBA 6/14/00) (Bills, Gen. Water & Sewer). Roll call, all yes, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( * = Nothing new to report) OHS WATER/SEWER * BICYCLE PATH * WATER RATE CHANGE/ORDINANCE * WATER LOSS - UPDATE: Supervisor Lamrock reports the pressure test on AuSable Point went well with satisfactory results. Our engineer recommends isolating other portions of the mains and Supervisor Lamrock said he is working with Cal and Mark Moers to do that with as little impact on the customers as possible. Call located two leaks on service lines which are believed to be sizeable. Gary Bartow to calculate loss of these leaks. Supervisor Lamrock is rafting a specification list of installation standards and inspections and will present it to the Township Board at a future meeting for review. BALDWIN TOWNSHIP WATER CONNECTION - UPDATE: Supervisor Lamrock reports that Attorney Eppert's review of the document last presented to us is essentially favorable. He hopes to have any changes formalized soon. Gary Bartow recommends we approve the plans after discussing meter pit design and details with Earth Tech. Also, Bartow & King is reviewing meter size and type to ensure AuSable Twp. doesn't create a water loss condition. They plan to have their recommendations up to us next week for review and hopefully action can be taken at out next meeting (07/17/00). WEBSITE-UPDATE: Motion by Wassmann, seconded by Kopko to move forward with the airing of our website. All in favor, motion carried. HOUSING STANDARDS ORDINANCE - UPDATE: Motion by Wassmann, seconded by Burley to drop the Housing Standards Ordinance. Roll call, Wassmann and Burley, YES; Kopko, Schweickert and Lamrock NO; motion defeated. Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to postpone the Housing Standards Ordinance proposal until we have a full board. All in favor, motion carried. SENIOR CENTER MILLAGE * ROAD POLICY (AL GRASSER CORRESPONDENCE): Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko authorizing our Supervisor to respond with Attorney Eppert's review of his response, essentially that he disagrees with Mr. Grasser's interpretation that it is AuSable's responsibility to build or maintain those roads, and that our Supervisor will bring the response back to the board before sending it to Mr. Grasser. All in favor, motion carried. INSURANCE WITHHOLDING RESOLUTION: Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to adopt the FIRE INSURANCE ESCROW RESOLUTION. Roll Call: Burley and Wassmann NO; Kopko, Schweickert and Lamrock YES; motion carried. AMERICINN PROPOSAL * NEW BUSINESS KAMPHIUS V. HSRUA SETTLEMENT: Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Burley to approve the Kamphius v. HSRUA Settlement Agreement in principle and authorize the Authority representative to vote to approve the formal document once prepared by Authority legal council and issue the necessary payment to the Authority following formal approval of the settlement. Roll call, all yes, motion carried. DEPOSIT ACCOUNT RESOLUTION: Motion by Kopko, seconded by Burley to adopt the Deposit Account Resolution, designating depositories and authorized signatures (National City Bank, First Federal of Alpena, Huron Community Bank, Independent Bank, Iosco School Employees Credit union, Northland Area Federal Credit Union) and signatures are any two of the following (Treasurer, Clerk, Supervisor, Deputy Treasurer or Deputy Clerk). Roll call, all yes, motion carried. Resolution to remain in full force and effect until written notice of amendment or recession shall have been received by said bank and the receipt of such notice shall not affect any action taken by the Bank prior thereto. ELECTION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Burley to appoint Kevin Beliveau to the election committee to fill the recent vacancy. All in favor, motion carried. SUPERVISOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARKS & REC. COMMITTEE: Motion by Burley, seconded by Schweickert to approve and accept the Supervisor's recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Committee so they have a better understanding of what we are asking of them. All in favor, motion carried. BOARD COMMENTS: Dale Burley commented on misinterpretation of zoning laws and when the ZBA votes in favor of the applicant he feels the application fee should be refunded. He asked for this to be on the next agenda. Supervisor Lamrock commented that he expects to hear back this month concerning the Neighborhood Preservation Program. We still need about 30% more response from the community. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Harriet Ellwein thanked us for cutting the grass at the Lake Street Cabins and said they were sold at the State Auction. ADJOURN: Motion by Kopko, seconded by Burley to adjourn, 8:40 P.M. All in favor, motion carried. Della Schweickert, Clerk Ronald J. Lamrock, Supervisor 3 3