CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF AUSABLE
Regular Meeting-Monday-March 4, 2002

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

PRESENT:
Barnes (arrived during discussion of consent agenda), Gary, Beliveau, Gaskell, Kopko, Schweickert and Lamrock.

ABSENT:
None

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA:
   Minutes (Twp. Board 02/19/02)  (WDC 01/07/02)
   Reports (Water - DEQ)
   Bills       (General, Water, Sewer )
   Correspondence (Bob London - DEQ )

Motion by Kopko, seconded by Beliveau to approve the consent agenda with the addition of Waste Management bill, making the total $12,681.63 in the General Fund.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (  * = nothing new to report )

WATER RATE/CHANGE ORDINANCE *

HOUSING STANDARDS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE *

ROAD POLICY *

RETIREMENT PLAN *

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND ELECTRIC INSTALLATION:
Oscoda very graciously offered their decorations to AuSable Township for $1.00 apiece.
Supervisor Lamrock will send a "THANK YOU" letter to them on our behalf.

Motion by Kopko, seconded by Schweickert to accept Lamrock's bid of $145.00 per pole for 18 poles to install electricity for Holiday Lighting and up to $150.00 permit fee.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING ON RIVERFRONT PROPERTY ACQUISITION:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Schweickert to suspend the regular meeting and open the public hearing.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.


Five people attended the meeting and were in favor of acquiring the property. One lady offered her opinion  on were and how to place the flag.
A water fountain was suggested and met favorably.
Everyone was alloted ample time for a question and answer period.

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

MICHIGAN EDC-LOCAL OFFICIALS ACADEMY IN MT. PLEASANT:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Beliveau approving mileage, meals, and registration fee for Supervisor and any other board member to attend the April 17th class for Michigan EDC.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

TRUSTEE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RETREAT:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Gaskell to pay for lodging, mileage, meals and registration fee for Alanda Barnes to attend the Trustee Professional Development Retreat class on March 22, to March 24th in Tustin.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

PLANNING COMMISSION TRAINING IN SAGINAW:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gary to pay registration fee, mileage and meals for any Planning member or any Board member who wishes to attend the Planning Commission Training class on March 21st.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
The Supervisor gave a report on the water leaks, saying that they are fixing them as quickly as they can.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None

ADJOURN:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Gaskell that we adjourn at 7:55 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.




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