October 1, 2001
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable


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

PRESENT:  Lamrock, Schweickert, Kopko, Gary7 Gaskell, Barnes & Beliveau.

ABSENT:  None.

PRESS COVERAGE: Holly Nelson.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to accept the meeting agenda with addition of (item E. MTA CONFERENCE) and (bill changes).
All in favor, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.

CONSENT AGENDA:
A.	Minutes-Twp. Board 09-17-01
B.	Reports-None
C.	Bills-as amended (Void Ck. 18682 Gen. Fund and add 6164 for $1,430.00 in Water Fund)
D.	Correspondence-None.

Motion by Kopko, seconded by Gary to accept the consent agenda with the amended bills.  Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (* nothing new to report)

A.	WATER RATE CHANGE/ORDINANCE*
B.	HOUSING STANDARDS ORDINANCE*
C.	ROAD POLICY*
0.	GRASS ORDINANCE*
E.	INOPERABLE VEHICLE ORDINANCE*
F.	RETIREMENT PLAN*

NEW BUSINESS

2002 BUDGET CONTINUED:
The Fire, Police, Street Light, Water and Sewer Fund budgets were completed tonight.

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Schweickert to hold a special meeting and public hearing on October 22, 2001 to review and adopt the Township's 2002 budget.  All in favor, motion carried.

NEW DPW VEHICLES
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Beliveau to purchase two vehicles, as recommended by the public works committee and purchase the 1 ton ford, not to exceed $32,459.40 and the 1/2 ton ford, not to exceed $20,144.50 from Dean Arbor Ford of Tawas City.
Roll call all yes, motion carried.



Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes to advertise for sealed bids with right to refuse clause on the 88 F 150 Township Truck, and use blue book as our guideline.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Gaskell to partake in our annual fire safety and burn prevention educational program, and make a check out for $125.00 to the NATIONAL FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL, INC., and mail it to the Oscoda Twp. Fire Dept.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

CONDEMNATION RECOMMENDATION:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gaskell to move forward with the condemnation procedure at 209 S. State Street #021-530-000-026-00 and 387 S. State Street #020-003-400-002-20 both in AuSable Township.   Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

MTA CONFERENCE:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gary that any board member be allowed to go to the MTA Conference and register in advance, and that mileage, meals, lodging and tuition be paid.  Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

PORTABLE GARAGES:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gaskell to advertise that portable garage structures are not allowed under our ordinance.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Matt Gary:  Asked when Gary Bartow would be coming up here?

Kevin Beliveau: Thanks to all the firemen and everyone who took part in the DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.

ADJOURN MEETING:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gaskell to adjourn, 8:40 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.




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