07-21-2003
Regular Meeting
Charter Twp. Of AuSable

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

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

ABSENT:
None

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes to approve the meeting agenda with the addition of a thank you letter from Great Lakes Professional Angling Association , and a Public Works Committee appointment placed at the end of NEW BUSINESS.
All in favor, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mrs.Svoboda asked what started the fire down by Boon Docks. Was told that it was a live wire down in the area.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes to approve the 07-07-03 Twp. Minutes;
receive the HSRUA Minutes of 06-03-03, June police report, June water and sewer report, June  
Zoning report; authorize payment of general, water and sewer bills with the addition of $559.56    Expenditure in water fund.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (*-nothing new to report)

HOUSING STANDARDS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE *
ROAD POLICY *
CHAMBER REQUEST *
RETURNED PROPERTY *
SEWER-IPP ORDINANCE *

USDA FOREST SERVICE-EASEMENT:
The Supervisor delivered the Grant of Easement just prior to noon on Friday as we had been unable to secure an accurate legal description until late last week.
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NEW BUSINESS

HARRIET ELLWEIN-BEAUTIFICATION NOMINATIONS:
Harriet is addressing the board about nominations for the Beautification Awards for homes and places of business. The committee is accepting nominations until August 15th.

ROB EPPERT-RATE HIKE:
The board will take this under advisement.

MARK PARKINSON-IOSCO COUNTY FAIR:
The board will receive and file this information.

RAY KNUTH-INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE WEEKEND:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Schweickert to approve the proclamation designating August    16th and 17th as International Lighthouse Weekend.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

GREAT LAKES PROFESSIONAL ANGLING ASSOCIATION:
The association wrote a "thank you" letter and hope to make AuSable one of their stops along the eastern coast of Michigan in the future.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to appoint Mike Poland to the Public Works Committee in place of Nancy Gaskell's resignation.
All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Schweickert, to post a meeting for Tuesday, July 29th, at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Hall for the Public Works Committee.
All in favor, motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Gary: Commented on upcoming meeting with the Lieutenant Governor.
Supervisor: Commented on EDP brochure, MDOT re-striping US 23 by bridge, sidewalk extension.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Larry Baldwin commented on bike path and Mrs. Svoboda asked about a new business going into town called Dreamer's Paradise Café.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Poland to adjourn, 7:28 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.

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