February 22, 2005
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable 

Meeting called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Supervisor Hayes.

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

ABSENT:
Beliveau.

STAFF PRESENT:
Superintendent Wilson.

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Beliveau arrived.

AGENDA:
Motion by Gary, to accept meeting agenda, seconded by Barnes.  Roll call:
All yes, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Larry Baldwin thanked Lamrock for his years of service.   
 
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Gary, to accept the Consent Agenda, approving the minutes of 
the Township Board from 02/07/05, accepting minutes from the WDC (01/10/05)
and January reports from Police, Water/Sewer, Zoning, and Assessing, and 
authorizing payment of bills for the General, Water, and Sewer Funds, 
seconded by Poland.  Roll call: All yes, motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT:
Ms. Wilson gave an update on the Township website and also informed the
Board that Hunt Brothers Inc. had agreed to complete work on the downtown
sidewalk by July 1, 2005.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

RECYCLING VENDOR: 
Discussion ensued with regard to a Metal Trailer Agreement. Motion by 
Lamrock to authorize Sandy Hauling to act as metal collection agent for 
AuSable Township and it's citizens, at no charge, contingent upon receipt
of a proper "doing business as" license, proof of liability insurance, and
notice to the previous vendor, Hank & Daves, seconded by Barnes. Roll call
vote: All yes, motion carried. 

THEME COMMITTEE:
Reeder updated the Board, indicating that a group of local business people,
the Oscoda-AuSable Business Association, had met and set several goals 
aimed at bettering the community, one of which would be developing a theme
for area businesses.  Reeder indicated that the group planned to meet 
again on Saturday mornings. 

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH CLERK SALARY:
Motion by Reeder to establish the Clerk salary at $19,630.00, seconded by
Gary.  Roll call: All yes, motion carried.



NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:

2005 BUDGET TRANSFERS/REVISIONS:
Discussion ensued with regard to a budget revision put forth by 
Superintendent Wilson that reflected transfers within the office of the 
Clerk, made necessary by the resignation of Lamrock.  Motion by Gary to
accept the Budget Transfer Revisions as presented, seconded by Poland. 
Roll call: All yes, motion carried.

2005 BOARD & STAFF COMMITTEES:
Board members reviewed a list of committees and members presented by 
Superintendent Wilson.  Discussion ensued with regard to filling vacancies
on the Township Condemnation Committee.  During discussion, Beliveau 
indicated a willingness to serve on the committee and Gary moved to appoint
Beliveau and Wilson to the Condemnation Committee, seconded by Reeder.  
Roll call: All yes, motion carried.

SUPERVISOR ASSESSOR CLASS:
Lengthy discussion took place with regard to paying for Supervisor Hayes to
be trained as an Assessor.  Action on the issue was postponed until more 
information could be gathered and reported. 

CORRESPONDENCE:
Frank Miller - AuSable Huron Condominium Campground:  Lamrock made a motion
to receive the correspondence, seconded by Poland.  Roll call: All yes, 
motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Gary thanked Lamrock for his years of service.  Discussion ensued.  Motion
by Gary to extend Lamrock's term for three days to March 7th, seconded by
Beliveau.  Roll call: All in favor, motion carried.  Beliveau indicated 
knowledge of a petition that would be presented to the Township Board 
seeking support for ORV use of shoulders on public roads.  Poland informed
the Board that he would be absent from the next meeting.
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jeff Matthews commented on the ORV/Road issue.  Yvette Ramsdell questioned
Clerk Certification.

ADJOURN:
Motion by Lamrock, seconded by Reeder to adjourn. 
All in favor, motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.





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