November 5, 2001
Regular Meeting
Charter Twp. of AuSable


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

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

ABSENT:
None

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to approve the meeting agenda with the addition of H. Playground Equipment; I. Township Floor Covering; and J. BC/BS Insurance.
All in favor, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None

CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes-Twp. Board 10/15/01 & 10/22/01 
                    WDC 09/13/01 & 09/21/01
                     OWAA 09/13/01

B. Reports-None

C. Bills-(General, Water, & Sewer)

D. Correspondence-Oscoda Twp.  Re: Alternate Water Supply
                                Charter Communications Re: Reorganization

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gary to approve the consent agenda.  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.  Inoperable Vehicle Ordinance*
F.  Retirement Plan* 
NEW BUSINESS

A. NPP-PROPERTY TRANSFER RESOLUTION
     Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Beliveau to adopt the resolution authorizing the transfer 
     of 021 L11 009 006 00 Plat of Loud Gay & COS Addition to the Village of Oscoda Lots              
     6 & 7 BLK 9;   021 W10 001 001 00 Lot 1 and all of Lot 2 , BLK P, Plat of Whittemore's
     Addition to the Village of AuSable; Also FRL Lot 1 BLK P, Plat of Horace D Stockmans
     Addition to the Village of AuSable; 021 W10 001 003 00 Lots 3 and 4, BLK P, Plat of 
     Whittemores Addition to the Village of AuSable; 021 W11 029 001 00 Lots 1 and 2,
      Block 29, Whittemores Addition to the Village of AuSable; 021 W11 039 005 00 Plat of 
      Whittemores Addition to the Village of AuSable Lot 5 and S 1/2 of Lot 4 Block 39 by 
      Quit Claim Deed to Iosco County for the purpose of providing vacant lots for first time
      Homeowners within the Neighborhood Preservation Program area.
      Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

      Kathy Whitford and Kathy Logan gave us an update on the Neighborhood Preservation
      Program.

B.   FINISH LINE PARK FLAG-RESOLUTION
      Al Dopp was present to offer any answers to the board and said he thinks it would mean 
      more if it was a community effort. 
  
      Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Barnes to adopt the Finish Line Park Flag Project 
      Resolution which creates a restricted account within the general fund to administer public
      funds and donations made for this project and to restrict use of said funds to installation 
      and maintenance of the display.
      Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

      Harold Schmidtke donated the first dollar to the Finish Line Park Flag Project.
      " That A Boy Harold "

      Supervisor Lamrock to get a site plan from Gary Bartow for our review.

C.  DISCUSSION-RE: OSCODA/AUSABLE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS
      A tentative date was set for Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. for the joint 
      meeting with Oscoda, providing that date is okay with them.

D.   U.S. 23 HERITAGE HIGHWAY DESIGNATION - RESOLUTION
       Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gary to adopt the resolution supporting the designation
       of U. S. 23 as a Michigan Heritage route.  Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

E.   ADVERTISEMENT IN CRIME STOPPER DRUG SAFETY HANDBOOK
       Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko that we do not participate in the Crime 
       Stopper Drug Safety Handbook program due to it being a donation and we are not 
       authorized to donate Tax Payers money. Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

F.    BACKHOE/LOADER SPECIFICATIONS:
       Motion by Gary, seconded by Barnes to accept the backhoe/loader specifications
       as presented and that we advertise/and call for bids. 
       Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

G.   RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE-AMERICINN
       Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gary to invite Mr. Reeder from the AmericInn to the
       next meeting for a presentation. All in favor, motion carried.

H.   PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
       Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes to authorize the Supervisor to purchase the 
       equipment the Parks Committee recommends so long as it qualifies for Community
       Block Grant money and make that purchase prior to November 15th, 2001.
       Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

I.     TOWNSHIP FLOOR COVERING
        Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gary to advertise for bids for new floor covering for 
        the Township Hall.    All in favor, motion carried.

J.     BC/BS INSURANCE
        Supervisor Lamrock will call Steven Dyball to find out the particulars of the coverage.
 
        BOARD COMMENTS

        Supervisor Lamrock informs us that we had about 33% water loss last month, partly 
        due to flushing and a house burned down.

        Kopko said anyone wishing to donate to the victims of the fire on Sunset could contact 
        her or Karen Riley at Sears in Tawas.

        Nancy Gaskell said that they are having a benefit dinner at Trinity Lutheran Church on
        Friday, November 9th for Kindra Moran. It is a free will /donation dinner.

        PUBLIC COMMENTS
        None

        ADJOURN
        Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to adjourn, 8:35 P. M.
        All in favor, motion carried.


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