06-16-2003
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable

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

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

ABSENT:
None.

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes to approve the meeting agenda with the addition of summer tax resolution under New Business (last item).
All in favor, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Bryce McClanahan was present to inform us of a motorcyclist speeding down second street without a helmet and almost hitting some kids. He asked if it was possible to get some slow signs put up. The Supervisor will talk to the Chief of Police about patrol and also to the Road Commission about the signs.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Barnes to approve the 06-02-03 Twp. Minutes; Receive HSRUA 05-06-03, Parks and Rec. 05-14-03, Police Report-May, Water & Sewer-May, Zoning-May;
Authorize payment of General, Water & Sewer bills.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (*-nothing new to report)

HOUSING STANDARDS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE *
ROAD POLICY *

RETIREMENT PLAN-UPDATE:
No action taken yet. More information needed from the plan advisor and Supervisor to bring a resolution authorizing the plan.

CHAMBER REQUEST *
RETURNED PROPERTY*
SEWER-IPP ORDINANCE *
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INSUFFICIENT FUNDS FEE:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Barnes to charge a fee of $15.00 for any or all checks written on a closed account or an account with insufficient funds as authorized in Public Act 236 of 1961. 
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

USDA FOREST SERVICE-EASEMENT*

NEW BUSINESS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-JULY 4TH PARADE AND GRAND MARSHALL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Beliveau to nominate Dan Myles as the Grand Marshall for this year's 4th of July parade.
All in favor, motion carried.

MDOT RESOLUTION-INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Schweickert to read into the record and pass the resolution to allow the Chamber of Commerce to use our portion of U.S. 23 for the 4th of July parade.
All in favor, motion carried.

BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD-RATE HIKE:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Schweickert to appoint the four trustees to meet on Monday,     June 23rd, at 7:00 P.M.  (and more meetings if necessary) to discuss BC/BS rate hikes and various alternatives and bring recommendations back to the board.
All in favor, motion carried.

FY 2002 ANNUAL REPORT-IOSCO COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION:
This report is how the Road Commission spends their money. The report is in the Supervisor's      office for review.

RESOLUTION FOR 1% ADMINISTRATION FEE ON SUMMER TAXES:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes to adopt the resolution stating that AuSable Township will collect the 1% administration fee for 2003 summer taxes, as read by Treasurer Kopko.
Roll call: Lamrock and Gary NO; Barnes, Poland, Beliveau, Schweickert and Kopko YES;
motion carried. 

BOARD COMMENTS:
Schweickert asked about the flag pole.
Gary asked about cost of collecting summer taxes.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.

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ADJOURN:
Motion by Barnes, seconded by Poland to adjourn, 7:56 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.





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