February 5, 2003
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable

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

PRESENT:
Lamrock, Kopko, Barnes, Gary, Beliveau, Gaskell, Gilliam (Deputy Clerk)

ABSENT:
Schweickert

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes to adopt the agenda with the asterisk removed from the Chamber Request under new business and add 2 bills submitted by Joe Wasche, property owner of residence 1254 River Road, location of River Road water main break, as last item under new business.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA:

   Minutes
       Twp. Board 01/21/03
       Planning  Commission 12/11/02

   Reports
       OAFR - 2002   

   Bills
       General, Water, Sewer

   Correspondence
       Charter Communications - E&G  Channel Fees Response
       Chamber of Commerce - 2004 U.S.C.A. Championships

Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Gaskell to accept the consent agenda.  Roll call, all yes.  Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

WATER RATE CHANGE/ORDINANCE - SECOND READING:
Supervisor Lamrock stated that for clarification he added "per REU" under user charges & the ordinance was published this way.  Second reading by Supervisor Lamrock commenced.
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes that we publish Ordinance #82 as read second time again and make the rates effective as it indicates.  Roll call, all yes.  Motion carried.

HOUSING STANDARDS/PROPERTY MAINTAINANCE ORDINANCE*
ROAD POLICY*
RETIREMENT PLAN*

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP REQUEST: 
Motion by Barnes, seconded by Gaskell to postpone the issue indefinitely.  Roll call, all yes.  Motion carried.

RETURNED PROPERTY*

BIKE PATH - UPDATE:
Supervisor Lamrock informed the board that construction for the project has been moved to August or September.  He stated he would provide information for the remaining sidewalk needed from Mill Street to Oscoda Township, asking the board to keep in mind that this would be done solely by the township. 

CHILDREN'S PARK:
Supervisor Lamrock informed the board that B&B Construction was the low bidder for the second phase of the Children's Park improvements.  He has been working with Burt Poland to scale back the original bid, in excess of $100,000 to meet the budget of $60,000.  

Motion by Gary, seconded by Barnes to send the issue back to the Parks & Recreation Committee for recommendations.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Supervisor Lamrock asked the board for direction on seeking Developmental Grant  funds for Finish Line Park.  Informing them that matching funds for these grants are 50/50.  There was no objection from the board, so the Supervisor will proceed to submit an application to the DNR with the aid of the Parks & Recreation Committee.


NEW BUSINESS

AMENDED POVERTY EXEMPTION GUIDELINES:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Beliveau to adopt the poverty exemption guidelines as presented.  Roll call, all yes.  Motion carried.

SUMMERVILLE LOT SPLIT:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko based on the assessors recommendations regarding noncompliance with the Land Division Act, that we deny the property split that was requested.  Roll call, all yes.  Motion carried.

FUTURE LAND USE PLAN VISIONING SESSIONS:
Supervisor Lamrock informed the board that Beckett & Raeder will hold two visioning sessions to start the process of updating the Master Plan.  The sessions will be held on Monday, February 24, 2003 and Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at the township hall.  Supervisor Lamrock encouraged board members to attend at least one meeting.

METRO ACT:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Beliveau to bring back an ordinance for consideration.  Roll call, all yes.  Motion carried.

US 23 THREE-LANE PLAN:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Gary to support the MDOT plan for three lane traffic in AuSable Township and seek reinstatement of the plan.  Roll call, all yes.  Motion carried.

FROZEN WATER LINES:
Supervisor Lamrock asked the board for direction on giving notice to run water during extreme cold temperatures.  Discussion ensued.  No action taken.

BILLS SUBMITTED FOR PROPERTY BY WATER MAIN BREAK:
The matter was postponed to investigate further and have Cal Taylor report.

BOARD COMMENTS:
None

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None

ADJOURN:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Beliveau to adjourn meeting at 8:03 p.m.  All in favor.  Motion carried.


 

Susan Gilliam, Deputy Clerk                         Ron Lamrock, Supervisor                                                   Charter Twp. of AuSable                              Charter Twp. of AuSable



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