June 7, 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, Poland and Beliveau.

ABSENT:
None

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

OTHERS PRESENT:
Students from the high school attended the meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Paul Darner expressed his displeasure with hiring a Superintendent and said if the board continued pursuing that issue he would circulate a petition against it.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Schweickert approving township minutes of 05/17/04;
Accept the parks & recreation minutes of 05/26/04; authorize payment of general, water and sewer bills with an amendment to add another bill for $89.00 from P & S Distributors to the water fund.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (* - NOTHING NEW TO REPORT)

1. HOUSING STANDARDS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE *
2. RETURNED PROPERTY *
3. SEWER-IPP ORDINANCE *
4. FINISH LINE PARK *
5. COST SAVINGS ALTERNATIVES *
6. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION *

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7. MDOT-SIDEWALK:
The Supervisor met with Dale Sheltrown and officials from MDOT on Monday morning, June 7, 2004. They  were agreeable to granting the permit and it looks like this project will be finished.

8. EMERGENCY SERVICES COST RECOVERY ORDINANCE*
9. TOWNSHIP MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES*


NEW BUSINESS

HSRUA-MEDIATION SETTLEMENT:
Motion by  Lamrock, seconded by Poland to adopt the Huron Shores Regional Utility Authority Settlement Agreement dated May 4th, 2004.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

HOBART PROPERTY SPLIT:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Kopko to seek Attorney Eppert's advice on the Hobart Property Split.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

SUMMER TAX ADMINISTATION FEE-RESOLUTION:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Schweickert to adopt the resolution authorizing the imposition of a property tax administration fee of one (1%) percent on all sums voluntarily paid for the School Education Tax.
Roll call:  Gary NO,  Barnes, Poland, Beliveau, Kopko, Schweickert and Lamrock YES, motion carried.

CONSUMERS ENERGY STREET LIGHT-RESOLUTION:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Gary to adopt the resolution as read, authorizing a change in the Street Lighting Contract between the Company and the Township of AuSable dated 06/04/04.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

HARRIET ELLWEIN-BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE:
The Beautification Committee is accepting nominations until August 6th. They would also like to have Paul Blumenfeld present this year since the Beautification Awards were his suggestion in 1996.

AMERICAN LEGION-MEMORIAL FLAGS:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Gary approving a $300.00 expenditure to the American Legion for graveyard flags for the observance of Armistice Day, Independence Day and Memorial Day.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

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MARK PARKINSON-IOSCO COUNTY FAIR:
The Township Board received a letter requesting funds for the County Fair.
This correspondence was received and filed.

BOARD COMMENTS:
It was decided that June 19th would be a good day for the Grand Opening of the Children's Park. The Supervisor will put an ad in the paper with the exact time.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Larry Baldwin asked about water loss and master meters.  He also asked why MDOT changed their mind about issuing the permit for completion of the sidewalk.  Supervisor Lamrock gives Dale Sheltrown and Township Trustee Mike Poland a lot of the credit.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Barnes to adjourn, 7:48 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.





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