09-20-2004
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable


Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Matt Gary.

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

ABSENT:
Poland,  Lamrock  (present as of 7:35 P.M.)

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Bill Bryant asked about the Housing Standards/Property Maintenance and was told that it's being held off because of the new ordinance going into effect.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Barnes to approve the Township Minutes of 09/07/04;
Accept the HSRUA Minutes of 08/03/04, OWAA Minutes of 08/19/04, Police report for August, Water & Sewer report for August, WDC Minutes 08/19/04, Zoning report for August;  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 *
RETURNED PROPERTY *
SEWER IPP ORDINANCE *
FINISH LINE PARK *
COST SAVING ALTERNATIVES *
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION *
EMERGENCY SERVICE COST RECOVERY ORDINANCE *
HOBART PROPERTY SPLIT * 



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SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH COMMITTEE-MEET THE FINALISTS:
Ron Gaskell, Sandra Wilson and David Ploff were present at this meeting and a question/answer session was held.  Final decision will be made at the September 29th meeting, at 7:00 P.M.

BUDGET UPDATE:
Another budget workshop is set for September 29th at 7:00 P.M.

NEW BUSINESS

CONSIDER TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING:
Motion by Schweickert, seconded by Beliveau to hold a truth in taxation public hearing on September 29th and advertise in the Oscoda Press.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE-BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Schweickert to accept the nominations for the Beautification Awards  (Robert and Kay Nordon, 4420 Norway ) (Dale Montgomery, 507 Pierce ) (Laura Howington, 320 Smith) (Pete and Barb Brinkman, 114 Lake)  and have Paul Blumenfeld  present when the awards are presented.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEERS FOR USCA NATIONALS:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Kopko that we adopt the resolution recognizing volunteers for USCA nationals.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

Supervisor Lamrock arrived at 7:35 P.M. and took charge of meeting.

HILLTOP-LIQUOR CONTROLL RESOLUTION:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Schweickert that the request from Hilltop Saloon, Inc. to add Vicki G. Hunt as Stockholder  in 2004 12 months Resort Class C/SDM licensed business (436.1531 (2) with Dance-Entertainment Permit, located at 431 N. Mill St., OSCODA  MI  48750,  AuSable Township, IOSCO COUNTY be approved for adoption.
Roll call, all yes, motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:

Lamrock:  Construction on the right turn lane on US-23 and Mill St. has been started.

Gary:  He had Sue take some notes down about the selection process for Superintendent. 
Would like it included in meeting packet for 29th meeting.



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PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Larry Baldwin:  Thanked the board for having the candidates attend a regular meeting.

Paul Darner:  Suggests going to the County and Oscoda Twp. and see if they would be interested in going in with us on a general insurance program.

Bill Bryant:  Asked for a copy of the proposed zoning ordinance.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Kopko, seconded by Barnes to adjourn, 8:26 P.M.
All in favor, motion carried.





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