04-19-2004
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable

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

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

ABSENT:
None.

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Beliveau to approve the meeting agenda with these amendments: (taking asterisks off HOUSING STANDARDS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, FINISH LINE PARK and MDOT-SIDEWALK)  under Unfinished Business.
All in favor, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes to:  Approve Township Minutes of 04-05-04; 
Accept the HSRUA Minutes of 03-02-04, Police Report, Water and Sewer Report and 
Zoning Report;  Authorize payment of General, Water, and Sewer Fund bills with a change to a water bill, making the total $4,496.35 instead of $1,714.36.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

HOUSING STANDARDS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE:
The Supervisor will schedule a meeting with our attorney, Rob Eppert, to discuss proposed blight, dismantled/junk car and Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Ordinances, and then have Mr. Eppert come to a meeting and explain them to us.

RETURNED PROPERTY *
SEWER-IPP ORDINANCE *




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FINISH LINE PARK-QUOTES:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Barnes to accept the lowest quote from Jeffress-Dyer Inc. from Hillman, Michigan for $1,800.00 per parcel or both for $3,450.00 and authorize that we have Myles and Miller parcels surveyed.
Roll call:  Lamrock and Poland  NO,  Barnes, Beliveau, Gary, Kopko and Schweickert YES, 
Motion carried.

COST SAVINGS ALTERNATIVES *
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN *
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION *

MDOT-SIDEWALK:
MDOT says the plans that we resubmitted are still too vague and they will be here on Friday to meet with the Supervisor and discuss the issue. 

EMERGENCY SERVICES COST RECOVERY ORDINANCE *

ROAD RECOMMENDATIONS-2004:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Poland to proceed with the Sunset Road project (Old US 23 to  Thompson) not to exceed $23,649.74 and the balance held in reserve to cover anticipated cost over-run in the downtown sidewalk extension project.  Gary and Poland amended their motion to include dust control in our cost for roads this year and the money will come from the remaining balance of $11,350.26.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Barnes to adopt the Help America Vote Act Grant Application Resolution as read by Supervisor Lamrock..
All in favor, motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Gary: commented that he will be running for office again.
Barnes: commented on the control light at Mill St. and N. US-23.
Lamrock: commented that he will not be running for Supervisor but he has taken out paperwork and might run for Clerk's position.
Schweickert: May 11th at 4:00 P.M. is deadline to file petitions for the election and May 14th at 4:00 P.M. is the deadline to withdraw
Poland: commented on water & sewer accountability.



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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Amy Karchefski:  wanted to know who takes care of our Historical Cemetery?  Was told Cal and Pat do it when they get the parks finished.  She said she would be interested in helping out as a community effort.  Jan Baldwin said she would help too.

Bathrooms at the Children's Park were discussed and it was decided that they would be left open in the day. The Supervisor is to check with the police about locking them in the evening.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Barnes to adjourn, 8:10 P.M..
All in favor, motion carried.





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