September 03, 2002
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable  


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

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

ABSENT:
None

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA:
   Minutes (Twp.  08/19/02 & 08/26/02)  (Planning Comm. 06/26/02)
   Reports (None)
   Bills  (General,  Water & Sewer)
   Correspondence (None)

Motion by Gary, seconded by Beliveau to approve the consent agenda as presented.
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*

NEW BUSINESS

MNRTF  PROPERTY ACQUISITION UPDATE:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Barnes to adopt the MNRTF Grant resolution  and give the
Supervisor the authority to submit the supplemental information to the DNR prior to September 13th
with an additional 1% provided that all negotiations for acquisition of the property are successful.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATION:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Schweickert to accept the recommendation of the committee and 
go with "Landplan" for $16,500.00 to do our master plan.
Roll call, Gary, Barnes, Kopko, Gaskell, Beliveau and Schweickert NO, Lamrock YES,  motion 
defeated.

Motion by Gary, seconded by Beliveau to iron out a formal agreement with "Beckett & Raeder"
for $24,910.00 to do our master plan and bring it back to board for review.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.



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DPW EVALUATION-RESPONSE TO DNR
Motion by Gary, seconded by Gaskell authorizing Supervisor Lamrock to (1) update the date
and send the letter to MDEQ, (2) approve the contingency plan and,   (3) adopt the cross
connection program.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried. 

INTRODUCTION &DISCUSSION OF DRAFT 2003 BUDGET/TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING
Supervisor Lamrock gave the board the 2003 budget to review, and it was decided that we would
hold the truth in taxation hearing.
Motion by Gary, seconded by Schweickert that we hold the truth in taxation hearing on September 16, 
2002 at 7:00 P.M.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

NPP EXTENSION UPDATE
Supervisor Lamrock hasn't heard formally about our request to extend the NPP Grant but he will keep
us advised.  The board asked the Supervisor and Jan Baldwin  to review a bid from "New Horizons
Lawn and Landscape"  and bring it back to the board for review.

INSURANCE
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Barnes to approve the change of provider from Safeco to 
Michigan Insurance to cover our worker's compensation  at a cost of $2,890.00 as per Lappan 
Agency.    All in favor, motion carried.

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Beliveau to accept the Beautification Committee's recommendation
of the homes of Eric Spanding  at 517 Chester, Lawrence Baldwin at 4780 Johnson Road and 
Mike Cupp at 3765 N. US 23 for the Beautification Awards. Also, we accept "Huron Bed and 
Breakfast" for the business award.  Awards will be given out on  09/16/02.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.  

CHAMBER REQUEST
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Schweickert to take the Chamber's request under advisement until
budget time.   All in favor, motion carried.

911 PROCLAMATION
The Post Commander has invited the Supervisors of AuSable and Oscoda to attend  a memorial
service on September 11th  and asked them to adopt the 911 Proclamation.
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Schweickert to approve the 911 Proclamation , "A Day to 
Remember."
Roll call, Beliveau NO, Barnes, Gary, Gaskell, Kopko, Schweickert and Lamrock YES, motion
carried.

BOARD COMMENTS
Bobbi informs us that the Greenbush Treasurer passed away last week and would like to send
our condolences. 

The Supervisor informs us that the Children's Park is well under way.  Also, Jill's last day 
was Friday.







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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jan Baldwin asked about the bike path in Children's Park.

ADJOURN
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Gaskell to adjourn, 8:30 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.





Della Schweickert, Clerk                            Ron Lamrock, Supervisor
Charter Township of AuSable                    Charter Township of AuSable









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