November 22, 2004
Special Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable 

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

PRESENT:
Hayes, Reeder, Lamrock, Beliveau, Gary, Poland, and Barnes. 

STAFF PRESENT:
Superintendent Wilson

ABSENT:
None.

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

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

2005 BUDGET PRESENTATION:
The Superintendent presented modifications to the previously discussed FY2005 Budget.  Modifications included separating the Superintendent position from the Supervisor's Office, budgeting $2,500 for a new computer in the Superintendent's Office and restructuring the Clerk's Office to reflect a wage/benefit reduction for the Clerk, and an increase in annual hours to be expected from the Deputy Clerk.  Discussion ensued and several line items were questioned, primarily road maintenance funding, computer technology needs, and various compensation/pension issues.  No additional modifications were made based on the discussions. The Superintendent was asked to review the pension plan and report back regarding the possibility of increases in the amounts currently budgeted.  Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Barnes to accept the draft budget as presented and to hold a public budget hearing on December 6, 2004 during the next regularly scheduled meeting.  Roll call: All yes, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

BOARD COMMENTS:

ADJOURN:
Motion by Gary, seconded by Barnes to adjourn, 8:20 P.M. 
All in favor, motion carried.




Ronald J. Lamrock, Clerk				Dan Hayes Jr., Supervisor
Charter Twp. of AuSable Township			Charter Twp. of AuSable Township
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