June 4, 2001
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.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to accept the meeting agenda with the addition of C. Ryun Ridgeway Presentation and D. Bike Path Grant under New Business.  All in favor, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.

CONSENT AGENDA:  (Minutes Twp. 5-21-01) (Reports) (Bills)
Motion by Gary, seconded by Beliveau to approve the consent agenda with amendments to 5-21-01 minutes to include, under TRAVEL FEE, the words "as of June 1, 2001."
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: * - nothing new to report

A.    WATER RATE CHANGE/ORDINANCE *

B.	HOUSING STANDARDS ORDINANCE *

C.	ROAD POLICY *
D.	GRASS ORDINANCE *
E.	POLAND SUMMONS *
F.	INOPERABLE VEHICLE ORDINANCE *
G.    RETIREMENT PLAN *

H.    SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND CUMMUNITY SELF DETERMINATION ACT *



NEW BUSINESS (Ryun Ridgeway moved from C. to A.)
A.    RYUN RIDGEWAY PRESENTATION:
	Ryun Ridgeway, of the FIRST RESPONDERS, presented the Township Board with a plaque in
	appreciation for the donation we gave them toward the vehicle.  They've had the vehicle about two 
	months now and after the meeting everyone looked it over.

B.	PRELIMINARY METER CHANGE DATA:
	Supervisor Lamrock gave a report on the meter change data.  No action taken.

C.	IOSCO COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION:
	Michigan State University Extension is holding "Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days" on
	Saturday, June 9, 2001 from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Citgo Gas Station, corner of M-55 and M-65; 
	and on Saturday, August 25, 2001 from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Public Safety Building Parking 
	Lot, US-23 north of East Tawas.  A list of hazardous waster materials can be picked up at the 
	Township Hall.

D.	BIKE PATH GRANT:
	Supervisor Lamrock received a letter from Michigan Department of Transportation informing him
        they have funded the project in our community.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Matt Gary mentioned the web site should be added to out letterhead.  He also mentioned mercury vapor lights vs. high-pressure sodium and he asked to have a no littler sign place on Forest and Johnson Roads.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Paul Darner was present to ask the board to take a serious look at dredging the river.  He also complained about the speed on Forest Road.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Gary to adjourn, 7:51 P.M.




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