Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting  03-03-03

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

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

ABSENT:
None

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

There were three students present in the audience.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes to approve (Twp. Minutes 02/18/03),  receive
the reports (OWA Minutes 01/06/03),  authorize payment of (general, water and sewer bills)
with change in Etna Supply bill in water fund from $36.92 to $367.92,  and receive 
correspondence (none).       Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (* - nothing new to report)

HOUSING STANDARDS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE *
ROAD POLICY *
RETIREMENT PLAN * 
CHAMBER REQUEST * 
RETURNED PROPERTY *
CHILDREN'S PARK IMPROVEMENTS *
BIKE PATH/DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK *
SEWER-INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM *

METRO ACT-UPDATE AND RESOLUTION:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Schweickert to adopt the Telecommunications Rights-of-Way
Resolution (Metro Act) as read by Supervisor Lamrock.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

SEWER RATE RECOMMENDATION:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Beliveau for Supervisor Lamrock to draft an ordinance lowering 
the sewer rates.    All in favor, motion carried.





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SERVICE LINE DE-ICER:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Kopko to purchase the Pulse Jet De-Icer Line Thawer
to be delivered in ten days.    Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

CHARGES FOR USE OF DE-ICER:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Beliveau to charge $40.00 per hour plus labor, and Supervisor
is to check with Lappan Agency to see if we need additional liability insurance. De-Icer may not
be rented out, but used by our own DPW crew.    Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

GREAT LAKES PROFESSIONAL ANGLING:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Gary approving the GLPAA to come to AuSable Township as
long as it doesn't conflict with other tournaments,
All in favor, motion carried.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFILE:
Discussion only. Will take this up at a later date.

CORRESPONDENCE-TAWAS CITY COUNCIL:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Barnes to allow Supervisor Lamrock to use Township Letterhead
Stationary and respond to the Tawas City Council concerning the article in 02-26-03 issue of Iosco
County News Herald. Gary asked that it come from the Township Board.
All in favor, motion carried.

Gaskell Resignation:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Lamrock to "regretfully" accept Nancy Gaskell's resignation.
All in favor, motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Everyone thanked Nancy for serving on the Board and said she would be missed.
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Larry and Jan Baldwin thanked Nancy for serving on the Board also.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Gaskell to adjourn, 8:00 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.





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