May 19, 2003
Regular Meeting
Charter Twp. of AuSable

Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Clerk Schweickert.

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

ABSENT:
Lamrock and Poland.

CHAIRPERSON:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Barnes to appoint Matt Gary to chair the meeting.
All in favor, motion carried.

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

There were several students in the audience.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Gary, 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 Barnes, seconded by Kopko to approve the Twp. Board minutes of 05/05/03;
Receive the HSRUA minutes of 04/08/03/, OWA minutes of 02/20/03, Parks & Recreation
minutes 04/08/03, WDC minutes 04/17/03, Police-April, Zoning-April; 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 *
SEWER-IPP ORDINANCE *
NSF/AUTOMATIC PAYMENT FEES *
MDOT RESOLUTION *

NEW BUSINESS 

VARNUM REQUEST-CABLE FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ENGAGEMENT LETTER/RESOLUTION:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Beliveau to adopt the resolution which authorizes the 
Supervisor to sign the engagement letter retaining as special counsel the law firm 
of Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried. 

GREAT LAKES PROFESSIONAL ANGLERS ASSOCIATION PARK REQUEST:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes to waive the fee and authorize the use of 
Shoreline Park.
All in favor, motion carried.

EARTH TECH -WATER LOSS:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Kopko to authorize the million gallon credit to
Oscoda that had been previously billed to them.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried. 

WATER REPORT:
There was discussion on this subject but it was postponed until the next meeting.

FLAG FUND UPDATE:
We have collected $7,800.00 in donations for the pole and flag.  A groundbreaking 
ceremony has been planned for flag day which is June 14th, with first official raising
of the flag at the end of the 4th of July parade. B&B Construction has offered their
services to install the pole and Lamrock Inc. has offered to provide free labor for 
the installation of the electrical needed to light the display as well as the cash donations.
Beliveau asked about whether placing the flag pole coincided with the plans of the
Parks and Recreation Committee.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Barnes asked about the size of the flag.

Schweickert mentioned the Clerk's Accreditation Class:
Motion by Barnes, seconded by Kopko to pay $20.00 each for Sue and Della to attend 
the Clerk's Accreditation class in Alpena on June 4th, and allow travel fees.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None

ADJOURN:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Barnes to adjourn, 7:43 P.M. 
All in favor, motion carried.


Della Schweickert, Clerk                              Ronald Lamrock, Supervisor
Charter Twp. Of AuSable                             Charter Twp. Of AuSable




Matthew Gary, Acting Chairman
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