March 07, 2005
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of AuSable

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

PRESENT:
Hayes, Reeder, Barnes, Gary, Beliveau.

ABSENT: 
Poland.

STAFF PRESENT:
Superintendent Wilson.

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
George Rossbach commented on the condition of sidewalks in regards to snow 
removal maintenance.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Gary to approve the Consent Agenda, approving Township Minutes 
from  (2/22/05) and Authorizing payment of bills for the general, water and fire 
fund, seconded by Reeder. Roll call: All yes, Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT:
Ms. Wilson gave an update to the Board regarding posting for backhoe operator 
position and attending DEQ permitting workshop in West Branch with Supervisor 
Hayes on March 22, 2005.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (*= nothing new to report)
Housing Standards/Property Maintenance*
Returned Property*
Sewer- IPP Ordinance*
Cost Saving Alternatives*
Industrial Development Corporation*
Emergency Services Cost Recovery Ordinance*
Hobart Property Split*
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED:

Finish Line Park*

Supervisor Assessor Certification Classes:
The Board acknowledges that upon certification the Township will assume the 
cost of training to the extent of course fee and recognized travel expenditures, as 
required by Michigan state statute.

NEW BUSINESS:
Oscoda- AuSable Chamber of Commerce Advertisement:
Motion by Beliveau to spend $1695.00 for a full-page ad, seconded by Gary. Roll 
call: All yes, Motion carried.

Web Page Changes:
Motion by Beliveau to pursue web site changes at a cost not to exceed
$300.00, seconded by Barnes. Roll call: All yes, Motion carried.

Sample ORV Ordinance:
Motion by Gary to support a county wide ORV ordinance, seconded by Barnes, 
Roll call: All yes, Motion carried.

Interview Clerk Applicants:
It was agreed that each applicant would be given equal time to introduce 
themselves to the Board, and answer questions.  All 5 applicants proceeded.

Appoint Clerk:
Motion by Gary to open the floor for nominations, seconded by Barnes. Roll call: 
All in favor motion carried.

Motion by Gary to nominate Yvette Ramsdell, seconded by Beliveau.  

Motion by Hayes to nominate Lynn Mitchell, seconded by Reeder. 

Motion by Gary to close the floor for nominations, seconded by Barnes, Roll call: 
All in favor, Motion carried.

With two nominations Supervisor Hayes asked each board member who they 
were in support of:  Gary-Yvette, Beliveau-Yvette, Barnes-Lynn, Reeder-Lynn, 
Hayes-Lynn.

Motion by Reeder to appoint Lynn Mitchell as Clerk of AuSable Township to fill 
out the unexpired term, seconded by Barnes.



NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:

Substitute Motion by Gary to delay the final vote until Mr. Poland arrives at the 
next meeting. Discussion ensued. Motion died due to lack of support.

Roll call for motion on the floor: All yeas, Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Monday April 11, 2005 chosen as a possible date to hold a special meeting with 
Attorney Eppert to go over blight ordinances.  Sandra will coordinate.

Sandra also addressed the Board regarding Unfinished Business items on the 
agenda, with the desire to resolve these issues.  Motion by Beliveau to remove 
the Hobart Property Split from the agenda, seconded by Reeder.  All in favor, 
Motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
Thank you to all applicants for coming in and expressing an interest in the Clerk 
position.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Thank you from Jim Kopko to the Board for supporting the ORV ordinance.

Mr. Brandt inquired about the township budget regarding its purpose.

Adjourn:
Motion by Beliveau, seconded by Hayes
All in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.




Lynn A. Mitchell, Clerk			Dan Hayes Jr., Supervisor
Charter Twp. of AuSable			Charter Twp. Of AuSable





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