September 18, 2000
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable 

Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Supervisor Lamrock.

PRESENT:
Lamrock, Schweickert, Kopko, Wassmann, Gary, and Beliveau.  

ABSENT:
Burley.

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Kopko to approve the meeting agenda as presented. 
All in favor, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA:  
(Minutes:  Twp. 9/5/00, Planning 5/24/00, 5/30/0, 7/26/00, Parks 9/11/00, HSRUA 8/1/00) (Reports:  Police and Zoning for August) (Bills:  General, Water and Sewer).

Motion by Kopko, seconded by Schweickert to approve the consent agenda as presented.  Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (* =  nothing new to report) 

OHS WATER/SEWER *.
WATER RATE CHANGE/ORDINANCE *
WEBSITE *
HOUSING STANDARDS ORDINANCE *
ROAD POLICY *
AMERICINN PROPOSAL *
GRASS ORDINANCE *

NEW BUSINESS

TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING
Bob Wassmann would like it placed in the minutes that he and Dale Burley are opposed to the Truth in Taxation Hearing.

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Beliveau to suspend the regular meeting and open the Truth in Taxation public hearing.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

There was no response from the audience or the Township Board when Supervisor Lamrock gave them a chance to voice their opinion on the subject.

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Schweickert to close the public hearing on Truth in Taxation and open the regular meeting.  Roll call, all yes, motion carried.
September 18, 2000   minutes continued:

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to levy the 4.7412 mills for operation in 2001.
Roll call:  Wassmann NO; Gary, Beliveau, Kopko, Schweickert and Lamrock YES, motion carried.

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to levy .5 mills for special voted fire in 2001.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

Motion by Kopko, seconded by Schweickert to impose the 3% penalty fee after February 14, 2001.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

DR. TERRY CAMPBELL-RC ASSOCIATES:
Dr. Campbell was present to give us an introduction and information about their company, RC Associates, Inc.  Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Gary to have Supervisor Lamrock draw up the specifications and call for 3 or more quotes concerning the recreation plan.  All in favor, motion carried.

POLAND SUMMONS:
No action taken on this matter.  Supervisor Lamrock is suggesting we seek opinion from our attorney as to the consequences of this action and/or get some idea of what Burt intends to do with the property should he be successful.

STREET LIGHTING:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Wassmann to pass the resolution and authorize the change in the street lighting contract, dated February 1, 1980, and add one (1) 8500 HPS Light at intersection of Sixth and Bayou St. and one (1) 8500 HPS Light at 146 Sixth Street, at $100.00 each.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

MCCLANAHAN COMPLAINT:
Bryce McClanahan is requesting we maintain Finishline Park for park patrons and not as an employee parking lot for the AuSable Inn.  After much discussion on the subject, Supervisor Lamrock said he would speak to the owners about the matter.

SILVERS CORRESPONDENCE:
Roy and June Silvers were present to learn the results concerning the correspondence about Mrs. Frei's covered vehicles.  They were informed that Mrs. Frei has until September 28, 2000 to respond.

ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS:
The Enterprise Fund Budgets were presented for our review and will be debated in October.

DRAFT WATER PROPOSALS:
The draft water proposals were presented for our review only and will be debated at a later date.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Bobbi informs us that Joe Wrona, Police Officer for Oscoda and AuSable for many years has retired.   Congratulations Joe!

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Wassmann, seconded by Burley to adjourn, 8:15 P.M. 
All in favor, motion carried.


Della Schweickert, Clerk				Ronald J. Lamrock, Supervisor
Charter Twp. Of AuSable Township		Charter Twp. Of AuSable Township
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