Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
August 20, 2007

Regular Meeting called to order at 7:01p.m. Pro Tem, Kevin Beliveau

PRESENT:
Jan Baldwin, Alanda Barnes, Kevin Beliveau, Paul Mayville, Lynn Mitchell, Mary Jo Samotis, Dan Hayes late 7:02p.m. 

ABSENT:
None

STAFF PRESENT:
Superintendent, Sandra Wilson

PRESS COVERAGE:
Karen Rouse

OTHERS PRESENT:
Township Residents
Pledge of Allegiance recited.

AGENDA:
Motion by Baldwin to approve the meeting agenda, seconded by Mitchell. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Opened at 7:04 p.m. None

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Barnes to approve the consent agenda, consisting of the reports, bill payment 08/07/07-08/20/07 and the minutes dated 08/06/2007- Regular Meeting, seconded by Mayville. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS:
A. 2007 Beautification Awards
B. Junk in My Trunk- Saturday September 8th 11-3 p.m. - Motion by Beliveau to approve function contingent that there is approval from the DNR for use of there parking lot, seconded by Barnes. Roll call. All in favor. Motion carried.
C. Economic Development Forum Report- Paul Mayville
D. Heritage Trail Report- Jan Baldwin meeting at AuSable Township Hall Thursday, August 23, 2007, 2:00 p.m.
E. Treasurer- It’s going fairly well
F. Clerk- Nothing at this time
G. Superintendent
1) Outdoor and Open Burning Ordinance Status
2) Superintendent Priority List
3) IT Report and Final Activities
4) Recycling Center Closes
5) Foreclosed Property- Blight, Grass, Garbage

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (*= nothing new to report)
A. *Sewer- IPP Ordinance*
B. *Proposed Public Safety and Fire Emergency Response Cost Recovery Ordinance*
C. *Scheduled Goals /Objective/ Vision Study Session*
D. *Gift Property Off Forest Adjacent to Railroad Tracks Sales Bids Update*
E. *AuSable Industrial Park Bylaws and Commission Appointments*
F. *Grass and Weed Ordinance Revisions*
G. *Outdoor and Open Burning Ordinance* 



Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
August 20, 2007

NEW BUSINESS:
A. Stephenson, Gracik & Co. Engagement Letter- Motion by Beliveau to approve 3 year contract, seconded by Mitchell. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
B. Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Agreement- Discussion only
C. Agreement Concerning Water and Sewer Service Provision Outside of Township Boundaries- Motion by Mayville to approve Agreement Concerning Water and Sewer Service Provision Outside of Township Boundaries, seconded by Samotis. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
D. Huron Pines Council Meeting- Request from Supervisor-Motion by Beliveau to approve sending Dan to this council meeting for the amount of $116.00, seconded by Mayville. Roll call vote. YEA’S- Baldwin, Barnes, Beliveau, Mayville, Samotis, Hayes. NEA’s- Mitchell. Motion carried
E. Budget Reports and Transfers
1) July General Fund “ Fund Balance” Report- Informational only
2) August 20, 2007, Budget Transfers- Motion by Baldwin to approve $421.00 from dedicated Park Fund balance to 101-691-775-000 and $407.00 to the Capital Outlay 101-691-979-000, seconded by Mitchell. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
F. Set the “Truth in Taxation” Public Hearing for Monday, September 17, 2007, 7:05 p.m.- Motion by Beliveau to set  Truth in Taxation Hearing for September 17, 2007 at 7:05 p.m., seconded by Mitchell. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
G. Superintendent Evaluation Form- Personnel Committee- Discussion only
H. Correspondence
1) DNR – State Forest Management
2) John Carl letters dated 8/16/07 and 08/17/07

BOARD COMMENT: opened at 8:50p.m. No Comments

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Opened at 8:51p.m. No Comments

ADJOURN:
Motion by Mitchell to adjourn, seconded Barnes. All in favor! Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:51p.m.







												
Lynn A. Mitchell, Clerk						Albert Hayes Jr., Supervisor
Charter Township of AuSable					Charter Township of AuSable



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