03-15-2004
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable

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

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

ABSENT :     Poland.

PRESS COVERAGE:  Holly Nelson.

OTHERS PRESENT:  Students from the high school.

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:
Mr. Svoboda informed us that a tree is down on 3rd street and Old US-23.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Barnes, seconded by Kopko to (approve) Township Minutes 03-01-02;
(accept) HSRUA Minutes02-03-04, 02-10-04, 02-11-04,  Parks & Recreation Minutes 02-09-04,
WDC Minutes 02-19-04,  Police Report-February,   Water/Sewer Report-February, and the
Zoning Report-February;  (authorize payment) for General, Water and Sewer Fund bills.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (*-nothing new to report)

HOUSING STANDARDS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE *
RETURNED PROPERTY *
SEWER-IPP ORDINANCE *
FINISH LINE PARK *
COST SAVING ALTERNATIVES *
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN *
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION *
MDOT-SIDEWALK *
BECKETT & RAEDER-ZONING ORDINANCE PROPOSAL *

WATER METER CHARGES (RESOLUTION ):
This matter was discussed and the Supervisor is to change some wording and bring it back to the next board meeting.

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NEW BUSINESS

EPPERT-RATE HIKE:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Schweickert to accept the hourly rate increase from $125.00 to $130.00 for Rob Eppert, our Township Attorney.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.      Supervisor is to get a list of competitive rates.

TAWAS CITY-WATER LOSS NEWSPAPER ARTICLE:
We will receive and file this letter.

GRASSER- SUPPORT FOR USE OF DREDGING SPOILS:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Beliveau that we are in support of  Mr. Al Grasser's letter to the D.E.Q. and that the Supervisor will draft a letter and send it to the appropriate representatives stating such.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

AWWA/MDEQ-CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Kopko to approve meal and $50.00 tuition fee for a class in Gaylord, April 21st, 2004  for Cal Taylor.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Supervisor commented on materials he received from Rob Eppert but hasn't had time to look at it yet.

Gary read an excerpt about government for the benefit of the students from the high school.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
 
ADJOURN:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Barnes to adjourn, 7:32 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.






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