12-01-2003
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable

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

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

ABSENT:
Gary

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

OTHERS PRESENT:
Several students from the high school.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Larry Baldwin questions whether anyone using the dumpster site for recycle purposes only, would have to pay the yearly $10.00 fee.  At this time we  will take it under advisement.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Schweickert to approve the 11-17-2003 Twp. 
Minutes, 11-12-2003 Planning Comm. Minutes, and 11-12-2003 Twp. Minutes;
Authorize payment of general, water and sewer fund 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 *
FINISH LINE PARK-GRANT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION *
COST SAVING ALTERNATIVES *
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN *

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METRO ACT PERMIT APPLICATION-SBC:
Motion by Poland, seconded by Barnes to reject the Metro Act Permit Application primarily on the term length of five years, insurance and mapping, and authorize the Supervisor to draft a letter notifying them of our concerns.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION *

WATER RATE ORDINANCE #84:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Beliveau to read into the record for the second time, 
Water Rate Ordinance #84, and publish it in the Oscoda Press. It will take effect on 
Monday, December 22, 2003.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

VARNUM-DRAFT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT:
Supervisor Lamrock  has the first draft of the cable franchise agreement and it is available in his office for review.

GREAT LAKES PROFESSIONAL ANGLING ASSOCIATION:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes to grant GLPAA the use of Shore Line Park on July 10/11 2004, and waive the $200.00 fee as long as they are not in conflict with another tournament in town.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

2003 BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Kopko to approve the general, water and sewer fund transfers and approve the budgets as amended.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.    (See attachment for transfer amounts)

BOARD COMMENTS:
Poland questioned IDC but Supervisor Lamrock hasn't heard from them yet.

Lamrock and Cal Taylor report that the canoe paddles on the sign at Finish Line Park were stolen over the weekend. They were donated by Chuck Larson and are original Sawyer made paddles.  He also commented that the Children's Park sign is up and looks very nice. 

Kopko commented on low payment house for sale through Housing Commission.
If anyone is interested contact us.  She also thanks the students  from the high school for all their help with the taxes.


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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jan Baldwin asked if the money was set aside for the sidewalk, when it gets going.
Was told that yes, that is the plan.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Kopko to adjourn, 7:47 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.





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