November 20, 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, Gaskell and Barnes.

ABSENT:
None.

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

ACCEPT MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Kopko to accept the meeting
agenda with the addition of E. New Employee Hire and D. Bike
Path consideration under New Business.
All in favor, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None at this time.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes- Twp. Board 11/06/00
-	Planning Comm. 09/27/00
-	Zoning Board of Appeals 10/18/00
-	Election Committee 10/18/00
-	Parks & Rec. Comm. 11/09/00 & 11/13/00
-	HSRUA 10/11/00 & 10/25/00
-	OWAA 08/17/00

Reports- Zoning - October
-	Police - October

Bills  - (General, Water, & Sewer)

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (*   nothing new to report)

A.	OHS Water/Sewer *
B.	Water Rate Change/Ordinance *
C.	Housing Standards Ordinance *
D.	Road Policy *
E.	Americlnn Proposal *
F.	Grass Ordinance *
G.	Poland Summons *
H.	Community Recreation Plan *
I.	Water Standards *
J.	Inoperable Vehicle Ordinance *
											
NEW BUSINESS

FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Gary to contribute $125.00 to the NATIONAL FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL for our annual fire and burn prevention educational program.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT-CHRIS ROPP:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to accept the recommendation of Supervisor Lamrock and place Chris Ropp on the Planning Comm. for a three (3) year term.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

CONSIDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (O0-003A) Rolling Hills:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Gaskell to deny the request of Rolling Hills taking into account that the request did not follow the Master Land Use Plan and did not meet the criteria in Section 5.04  (D) of Ordinance 74.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

NEW OFFICIALS WORKSHOP:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gary authorizing any elected official to attend the workshop in Alpena on Thursday, November 30th, at a cost of $75.00 and travel fees.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

NEW EMPLOYEE HIRE:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes authorizing Supervisor Lamrock to hire a new employee after he is finished with the interviews on Tuesday.  
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

BIKE PATH CONSIDERATION:
Supervisor Lamrock is asking us to give the Bike Path some consideration and bring it back to the December 4th meeting.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Kevin wants new table and chairs.
Kopko thanks Parks and Rec. Comm. for their participation in the November 13th meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Larry Baldwin asked about the speed limit sign for Johnson Rd.  Supervisor will check on it.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Schweickert to adjourn, 7:35 P.M.  All in favor, motion carried.





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