Charter Township of AuSable Regular Meeting November 7, 2005 Meeting called to order at 7:03p.m. by Supervisor, Dan Hayes. PRESENT: Poland, Mitchell, Gary, Beliveau, Barnes, Reeder, Hayes ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Superintendent- Sandra Wilson PRESS COVERAGE: Holly Nelson OTHERS PRESENT: State Representative Joel Sheltron Pledge of Allegiance recited. AGENDA: Remove Water/Sewer Cost Split from New Business till next meeting, add Oscoda Water Bond and add under Unfinished Business Sandra Contract. Motion by Poland to approve the Meeting Agenda as corrected, seconded by Barnes. Roll call: All yes. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: Opened at 7:08 p.m. and closed at 7:24 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Gary to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of minutes, reports and bills, seconded by Barnes. Roll call: All yes. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS: A. Treasurer- nothing to report B. Clerk- nothing to report. C. Superintendent- ? Superintendent Project list November 1, 2005-October 31, 2006 ? Ordinance Enforcement Officer position- Make it a priority to hire officer ? Attorney Invoice- Have been smaller the last few months. ? Attorney Proposal- Attorney Eppert to be in the Township once a month for scheduled meeting with Sandra and any other Board member that may need direction ? Centers for Regional Excellence Grant to encourage Collaboration between Local Governments- Would not be interested at this time not enough time Grant Application is due December 14, 2005 ? Shoreline Park Survey- Parks and Recreation department would like Shoreline Park surveyed before it snows. Motion by Reeder to approve hiring a surveyor for Shoreline Park, seconded by Gary. Roll call: All yes. Motion carried. November 7, 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes Charter Township of AuSable PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED: ? ORV Ordinance Development- Superintendent suggests that AuSable Township works with Oscoda on this. Joint meeting possible. Sandra to let us know the date. ? Condemnation Ordinance Revisions- Current ordinance needs some revisions to better protect the township from liability. Sandra to get everyone a copy of the old ordinance for the Board to look at. ? Water Main Operation Standards- Reference only UNFINISHED BUSINESS:(*=nothing new to report) A. Superintendent Contract- Supervisor Dan Hayes has been working with Sandra on a Salary negotiations with no agreement. Supervisor Hayes entertained a motion with a 4% increase. Motion by Beliveau to increase salary by 7%, seconded by Gary. Roll call: Yea's- Poland, Beliveau, Gary. NEA'S- Reeder, Barnes, Mitchell, Hayes. Motion Defeated. Motion by Barnes to increase Superintendent wage by 5%- Motion Died. No Support. Motion by Barnes to increase superintendent wages by 6%, seconded by Gary. Roll call: YEA'S- Barnes, Beliveau, Gary, Poland. NEA'S- Mitchell, Reeder, Hayes B. * Sewer – IPP Ordinance* C. * Emergency Services Cost Recovery Ordinance* D. Ordinance 93 Nuisance Abatement- Motion by Gary to adopt Ordinance 93 Nuisance Abatement, seconded by Reeder. Roll call: YEA'S- Beliveau, Gary, Mitchell, Poland, Reeder, Barnes. NEA'S- Hayes. Motion Carried. E. Proposed Ordinance 94- Introduction NEW BUSINESS: A. HSRUA Assignment of Interest and Resolution- Motion by Gary to agree to the assignment and approve the Resolution 2005-8, seconded by Poland. Roll call: YEA'S- Gary Poland, Reeder, Barnes, Beliveau. NEA'S- Mitchell, Hayes. Motion carried. B. Appoint Alternate to WDC Board- Discussion only. C. Dumpster / Recycling Service- Motion by Beliveau to approve the 2006 dumpster schedule hours of service will be 8:00a.m. Till 3:00p.m.and employee per deim $65.31, permit fee will remain $10.00, seconded by Mitchell. Roll call: All yes. Motion carried. D. US 23 Sidewalk Snow Removal- Motion by Barnes to approve the recommendation from the DPW Committee, seconded by Reeder. Roll call: All yes. Motion carried. E. Holiday Amendment Clarification- Motion by Reeder to approve ½ day Friday before as Christmas Eve holiday and all day Monday for Christmas Day Holiday, ½ day Friday before New Years Eve and all day Monday for New Year's day for the 2005 Holiday Schedule, seconded by Poland. Roll call: All yes. Motion carried. F. Article 22 Social Security Number Privacy Policy- Motion by Beliveau to approve the Social Security Policy, seconded by Reeder. Roll call: All yes. Motion carried. G. Travel / Education Expense Reimbursement Policy- Motion by Mitchell to approve this policy as presented, seconded by Barnes. Roll call; All yes. Motion carried. H. Freedom of Information Act Policy/ / Fee Schedule- Motion by Mitchell to approve policy and fee schedule as presented, seconded by Reeder. Roll call: All yes. Motion carried. I. Oscoda Water Bonds- Motion by Reeder to pay-off these bonds and Judy to get with Oscoda for the exact dollar amount owed and to have Stephenson and Gracik to confirm the dollar amount, seconded by Gary. Roll call: All yes. Motion carried. November 7, 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes Charter Township of AuSable NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED: J. Motion by Gary to reschedule the November 21, 2005 Regular / Budget Public Hearing to Monday November 28, 2005 at 7:00p.m. BOARD COMMENTS: 9:10 Kevin Beliveau and Alanda Barnes will not be in attendance for the November 21, 2005 Meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Opened at 9:12 p.m. and closed at 9:14 p.m. ADJOURN: Motion by Gary to adjourn. All in favor. Adjourned at 9:15p.m. Lynn A. Mitchell, Clerk Dan Hayes Jr., Supervisor Charter Township of AuSable Charter Township of AuSable - 1 -