Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting and Truth in Taxation Hearing
September 17, 2001


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

PRESENT:
Lamrock, Schweickert, Kopko, Beliveau, Gaskell, Gary and Barnes.

ABSENT:
None

PRESS COVERAGE:

Holly Nelson

Pledge of allegiance recited.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None

CONSENT AGENDA

A.     Minutes Twp. Board 09/04/01, HSRUA 06/26/01 & 07/03/01, 0WAA 06/21/01 - 07/26/01 
         & 08/16/01, WDC 06/21/01 - 07/26/01 & 08/16/01 and Planning Comm. 07/25/01

B.     Reports- Police & Zoning-August

C.     Bills - (General, Water and Sewer)

D.    Correspondence-U.S. Forest Service

Motion by Kopko, seconded by Schweickert to approve the consent agenda with the addition of Ck# 18669 for a total of $10,104.72 in expenditures.  Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (* = nothing new to report
A.     Water Rate  *

B.     Housing Standards Ordinance *

C.     Road Policy *

D.     Grass Ordinance *

E.     Inoperable Vehicle Ordinance *

F.     Retirement Plan *




NEW BUSINESS

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

TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING

Larry Forebush questioned whether we really need the money or not, saying it's like a double whammy if the school millage should pass.  Supervisor Lamrock said that without the hearing we'll make $341,000 and with the hearing we'll make $351,000 which still leaves us short. He said the millage rate will be exactly the same thing as it was last year. No one else voiced an opinion in the matter although everyone had equal opportunity to speak.

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes to close the public hearing and re-open the regular meeting. Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes to levy 4.7411 mills for Township Operating purposes for 2001 and 0.5 mill for Fire Operating purposes for 2001. Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AND LATE FEE:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Gaskell that we not charge any administrative fee but that we do charge the 3% late fee for any taxes collected after February 14, 2002.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

TRUCK BIDS:
There were two truck bids received and opened. It was decided that we send the bids to the DPW Committee and check out the specifications.

Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Gaskell to send the bids to the DPW Committee for review and recommendation. All in favor, motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Supervisor Lamrock has been approached by a citizen to use the Finish Line Park as a site for an American Flag and a memorial for those lost in the World Trade Center and Pentagon bombings. It is to be a community effort. No action was taken but everyone expressed support.

The Supervisor also informs us that we did not receive the grant for Mr. Myles' and RC Associates' property.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Larry Forebush said that according to our zoning he can't use metal siding on a pole barn and permission was given to the EMS crew.  Beliveau explained that area is industrial and Mr. Forebush is in residential.

Larry Baldwin asked if, in lieu of the tragedy in New York, anyone mentioned taking up a collection. The Supervisor said we would support any effort made toward that end.


Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes to adjourn, 8:10 P. M. 
All in favor, motion carried.




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