August 19, 2002
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Lamrock.

PRESENT:
Lamrock, Kopko, Beliveau, Gaskell, and Gary

ABSENT:
Schweickert and Barnes

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Beliveau to adopt the meeting agenda as amended, with the removal of the Master Plan Recommendation.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Holly commended our Zoning Administrator's enforcement efforts in AuSable Township.

Jerry Silvey commented on some of the trailers being taken over to First Street as really getting to be a mess and asked if there was some kind of zoning code on those.  Ron Gaskell, Zoning Administrator, stated that the County Building Inspector told him they are regulated by the State.  Supervisor Lamrock suggested that when the zoning language is reopened perhaps we can address this issue giving the township some authority and possibly contacting the Industry of Consumer Services at the State.

Ron Gaskell asked if some of the grant money could be used for mosquito abaitment.  Supervisor Lamrock responded that he did not know however would ask.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes (TWP. Board 08/05/02) (HSRUA 07/30/02) (OWA 05/15/02) (WDC 07/18/02)
Reports (Police) (Water/Sewer) (Zoning)
Bills (General, Water, & Sewer)
Correspondence (Harbor House-Chamber Directory Advertisement) (Kutschman-Zoning Sets)

Motion by Gary, seconded by Kopko to approve the consent agenda, to include renewing Harbor House-Chamber Directory Advertisement. Roll Call.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:
Zoning Amendment-Gonsler

Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Gaskell to uphold the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny Mr. Gonsler's zoning amendment request.  Roll Call.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ( * = nothing new to report)
Water Rate Change/Ordinance*
Housing Standards/Property Maintenance *
Road Policy*
Retirement Plan*
Sidewalks - NPP

Supervisor Lamrock informed the board that the results of the sidewalk surveys for Harbor and Smith Streets came back 3-1 opposed to sidewalks, citing space and maintenance as the main concerns.  Lengthy discussion ensued.

Motion by Kopko, seconded by Gaskell that we reject installation of new sidewalks on Harbor Street and Smith Street.  Roll call: Gary-yes; Beliveau-reluctantly yes; Gaskell-yes; Kopko-yes; Lamrock-yes.  Motion carried.

Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Kopko to get bids for sprinkler system at Children's Park.  All in Favor.  Motion carried.

Motion by Kopko, seconded by Gary to call a special meeting to be held Monday, August 26, 2002, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of discussing NPP issues.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Ron Lamrock announced that Jill Brown our part time water billing clerk has given notice she will be leaving us in the next couple weeks.  The position has been put in the paper and several resumes have already been received.

Bobbi Kopko stated that she has two things she would like announce.  First being that Summer Taxes will be a reality within our township beginning summer 2003.  As a township we do have the option to opt out of summer tax collection.  It's only going to be the state education tax portion of the taxpayers bill.  I do not anticipate opting out or recommending that we opt out. The State will give us $2.50 per parcel, which should cover the cost of collection.  We will need to educate the taxpayers of this issue.

Secondly, while on the West Nile Virus Hotline, I reported a dead crow found in my backyard.  Iosco County was not listed as a confirmed county, however the e-mail I received as a response stated that we were in a confirmed county.  I will try to confirm which information is correct.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jerry Silvey expressed concern over materials being left behind from the cable workers.  He then showed the board some material found on a township lot adding that attempts to have the cable company respond failed with the response being the workers are contracted and there is really nothing they can do about it.

The Board stated a letter will be sent out to the cable company requesting follow up on their contractors.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Gaskell to adjourn meeting at 7:59 p.m.  All in favor.  Motion carried. 




Susan Gilliam, Deputy Clerk                                              Ronald J. Lamrock, Supervisor
Charter Township of AuSable                                            Charter Township of AuSable