Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
April 7, 2003

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

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

ABSENT:
None

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

Zachary Ott, a student from the High School , was present in the audience.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Barnes to approve the Township minutes of 03-17-03;
receive the Planning Commission Minutes of 01-22-03; authorize payment of general,
water and sewer bills.      Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (* - nothing new to report)

HOUSING STANDARDS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE *
ROAD POLICY *
RETIREMENT PLAN *
CHAMBER REQUEST *
RETURNED PROPERTY *

CHILDRENS PARK IMPROVEMENTS - UPDATE:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Schweickert to proceed with the Children's Park Plan 
improvements as presented by the Supervisor.      Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

SEWER RATE CHANGE ORDINANCE #83:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes to approve the seconded reading, adopt the sewer
rate ordinance #83, and publish it in the Oscoda Press one time. 
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

INTRODUCE IPP ORDINANCE FOR INITIAL REVIEW:
The Supervisor is working on this and will return it to the Board when finished. No action 
taken. 






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TRUSTEE VACANCY:
Janice Baldwin, Harriet Ellwein, Joe Brinn, Ed Reeder, Bob Wassmann, and Mike Poland
submitted letters of interest to fill the Trustee vacancy.

Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Kopko to appoint Janice Baldwin to the position of
Township Trustee.

Beliveau made an alternate motion and Gary seconded to appoint/nominate Mike Poland.

Lamrock nominated Ed Reeder.

Lamrock then motioned to go on break for a few minutes until he could check Roberts Rules
of Order. Beliveau seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gary, seconded by Barnes to close the nominations. 
All in favor, motion carried. 

Roll call:
Gary (Mike Poland), Beliveau (Mike Poland), Kopko (Janice Baldwin), Schweickert (Janice
Baldwin), Barnes (Ed Reeder), Lamrock (Ed Reeder).

A second roll call was taken:
Gary (Mike Poland), Beliveau (Mike Poland), Kopko (Mike Poland), Lamrock (Mike Poland),
Barnes (Janice Baldwin), Schweickert (Janice Baldwin).

Mike Poland received the majority of votes to fill the vacancy of Trustee until November 2004.

ROAD RECOMMENDATIONS:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Barnes to contract with the Iosco Co. Road Commission
for work on Harbor and Farnsworth for $11, 151.00;  Cameron Street drainage for $6,713.50;
Mead Road for $8,060.00 and put $10,000.00 of the road budget toward the sidewalks.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

BIKE PATH/DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK *

NEW BUSINESS

IOSCO COUNTY TOWNSHIPS ASSOCIATION:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes authorizing the $50.00 dues for 2003 and $8.00 fee
for each Township Official to attend the April 24th meeting in Oscoda at the United Methodist
Church.       Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

MTA DISTRICT MEETINGS-EAST TAWAS-MAY 13:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Barnes to pay registration fee for anyone who wishes to 
attend the MTA Spring District Meeting in East Tawas.  
Roll call, all yes, motion carried. 

NSF/AUTOMATIC PAYMENT FEES:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes to charge $25.00 for NSF, or unpaid returned checks.
After some discussion Kopko withdrew her motion and Barnes withdrew her second  and 
Kopko will do some research on this matter and return it to the Board.



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Kopko told the Board that the automatic check payment plan will soon be in place on the
internet.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Lamrock said "Thanks" to all the volunteers who put the yellow ribbons up in town for 
our troops.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None

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






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