Charter Township of AuSable 
Regular Meeting
December 3, 2001



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

PRESENT:
Lamrock, Schweickert, Kopko, Beliveau, Gary, Barnes and Gaskell.
                                    
ABSENT:
None

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Recited

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes to accept the meeting agenda as presented.
All in favor, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None

CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes-Twp. Board 11-19-01; WDC 10-18-01; OWAA 10-18-01

B. Reports-None

C. Bills-General, Water, Sewer

D. Correspondence-MDOT Traffic Study

In minutes of November 19, 2001 Nancy Gaskell pointed out that it should be .9% 
interest on the truck. Lamrock said that as it turned out, there was no interest at all.

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Schweickert 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. BID OPENINGS (Floor Covering )      (Demolition)

(Floor Covering)
It was decided that we would hold on the carpet bids until each company
can bid on the same thing.

(Demolition)
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gaskell to accept the bid of $6,600.00 from New 
Horizons Lawn & Landscape to demolish & remove, backfill, and topdress structures
at 201, 203 and 205 Lake Street, provided they have the necessary insurance.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

B. SECURITY FIRST BENEFITS CORPORATION

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Beliveau that we authorize the Supervisor to sign the
letter authorizing Stephen Dyball to represent AuSable Township with Blue Cross
Blue Care network option. 
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Beliveau authorizing John Graham of Northern Truck 
to carry a letter of credit to review and bid on a backhoe, not to exceed $37,500.00 in cost,
and the machine has to be a 1997 or newer, or under 2000 hours.
Roll call, Gary, Beliveau, Gaskell, Kopko and Lamrock YES, Schweickert reluctantly YES
and Barnes NO, motion carried.

D. APPOINT NEW HSRUA REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE

Motion by Gary, seconded by Gaskell to reappoint Ronald J. Lamrock as representative
to HSRUA and Bobbi Kopko as the alternate, and indicate so by letter to the Authority.
All in favor, motion carried.


BOARD COMMENTS

Kevin Beliveau asked that in light of the conversation we just had about the backhoe,
would we want to consider taking the cabins on Lake Street down ourselves?

Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Gary to delay the award of the demolition bid for one
(1) week, pending the outcome of the backhoe purchase. If purchased, we will do the 
Lake Street cabin demolition ourselves and assess the cost to the owner through taxes.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

Della Schweickert informed the board that Marilyn from the Chamber of Commerce
called and wants to know if we want to participate in the Christmas Parade on December
8th.  She apologizes for such short notice.

Matt Gary gave Supervisor Lamrock a Handbook for Public Playground Safety from the
Consumer Product Safety Commission, to be put on file in Clerk's office.
He also asked when the next Airport Authority meeting will be held, and was told the 3rd 
Thursday of the month at 10:00 A.M.

Ron Lamrock called Consumers Power Co. for a quote to put power on our utility poles 
at the base of the bridge to where our Christmas decorations start now and he will get 
the quote back to us.  He also commented on the FLAG PROJECT saying he received 
quotes from the American Legion and from Gary Bartow in amount of $4,000.00 to 
$7,000.00.  Treasurer Kopko informs us we have $77.00 so far.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Gary to adjourn, 8:15 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.




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