09-15-2003
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.

Carol and Zack Ott were present from the high school.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Barnes to accept the agenda as presented except remove the asterisk from the "Dumpster Situation". 
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 09-02-03; Receive the Parks and Recreation Minutes of 08-13-03, the August reports of police, water/sewer, and zoning; 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 *
CHAMBER REQUEST *
RETURNED PROPERTY *
SEWER-IPP ORDINANCE *

DUMPSTER SITUATION:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Poland that starting in 2004 we will charge a $10.00 permit fee annually for all property owners using the dumpster.  All existing rules will stay in effect.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.


Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes to go with the Public Works Committee's recommendation and have the dumpster available twelve (12) Saturdays a year and allow one additional employee at an income of $80.00 per Saturday.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

FINISH LINE PARK REQUEST-BECKETT & RAEDER PROPOSAL:
The Township will receive and file the proposal for this time.

Dick Miller was present and gave the Board a letter stating that he is withdrawing his property from the "Finish Line Park Proposal". His concern is that we might have to destroy the building. 
He said that it has a lot of historical value. Both Matt Gary and Supervisor Lamrock said that they were doubtful if this board would ever offer to buy the property again. Lamrock told the 
Board that this would not effect the grant.

NEW BUSINESS

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Gary to acknowledge all properties that were on the list and nominate them with a certificate, to be awarded at a future meeting.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried

MDOT LOCAL WORKSHOPS:
Supervisor Lamrock will attend this meeting on October 15th  and invites anyone else that wants to go.

VARNUM-CABLE FRANCHISE MEETING:
Motion by Barnes, seconded by Schweickert to pay for mileage and meals for this September 25th  2003 meeting with Charter.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

ASSESSOR'S TRAINING REQUEST:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Schweickert to reimburse Bob Boschma his tuition fee of $150.00 , mileage, meals, and lodging (if necessary) to attend a "Manufactured Housing Evaluation" class in Gaylord October 8th-10th , 2003.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

BUDGET:
The Supervisor explained the budget and said we would act on it at September 22nd special meeting.
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Barnes that the Supervisor make hard copies for everyone
For the September 22nd meeting.
All in favor, motion carried.



Tape ended at 8:35 P.M.
NPP GRANT MONEY - CHILDREN'S PARK COMPLETION:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Gary to take an additional $600.00 from the grant money and use it for the completion work of the Children's Park.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:

Mike Poland said the Parks and Recreation Committee was doing a good job and they should keep up the good work.

Della Schweickert addressed vegetation growth at Third and Chevalier St. and the drop off at Mill and Old US 23.

Ron Lamrock addressed the sprinkler system in Children's Park.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Barnes to adjourn, 9:02 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.






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