Charter Township of AuSable Regular Meeting January 22, 2008 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Pro-Tem, Kevin Beliveau PRESENT: Jan Baldwin, Alanda Barnes, Kevin Beliveau Paul Mayville, Lynn Mitchell, Mary Jo Samotis ABSENT: Supervisor, Dan Hayes STAFF PRESENT: Superintendent, Sandra Wilson PRESS COVERAGE: Karen Rouse OTHER’S PRESENT: AuSable Township Residents Pledge of Allegiance recited. AGENDA: Motion by Mitchell to approve meeting agenda, seconded by Baldwin. All in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: Opened at 7:03 p.m. - None CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Mitchell to add the correct year 2008 not 2007 on previous minutes approve reports, bills dated 01/08/08-01/22/08 and the minutes dated 01/07/08, seconded by Baldwin. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS: A. Develop Iosco- Paul Mayville thanked Superintendent, Sandra Wilson for doing a great job at the Economic Summit. It was a big success. B. Heritage Trail Report- Jan Baldwin gave a brief overview of the meeting she attended on January 17, 2008, and said it is coming right along; she also stated that Sandra Wilson did a great presentation at the Economic Summit. C. Treasurer- Nice job that Sandra did on the Presentation at the Economic Summit D. Clerk- Nothing E. Superintendent- Sandra Wilson had Cal Taylor, DPW manager, speak to the Board regarding the breakdown of furnace to the hall offices. It may not be repairable. Cal will get back with the Board when he hears from Lamrock Heating. 1) 2007 Zoning Statistics- Report only 2) Water Leak Report- Discussion that the Board will have the water consultant evaluate charges for water leaks. 3) Finish Line Park Fence- Sandra spoke with Road Commission and the fence isn’t in the right of way. 4) Iosco Townships Association- Superintendent, Sandra Wilson attended this meeting and suggested that 2 Board members attend this quarterly meeting, next meeting is April 17, 2008, there is a of cost of the meal. Sandra will get the details of the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (*= nothing new to report) A. *Sewer – IPP Ordinance* B. *Proposed Public Safety and Fire Emergency Response Cost Recovery Ordinance* C. * Schedule Goal/ Objectives/Vision Study Session* D. * Gift Property off Forest Adjacent to Railroad Tracks Sale Bids Update*- Paul Mayville. E. *AuSable Industrial Park Bylaws and Commission Appointments* Charter Township of AuSable Regular Meeting January 22, 2008 NEW BUSINESS: A. Delinquent Discontinuance of Water / Sewer Policy- Motion by Baldwin to amend Delinquent Discontinuance Water / Sewer Policy as of 01/22/2008 to supersede the 90 days to 60 days. Section A. Service may be discontinued for any one of the following reasons: 1. Any unpaid delinquency in excess of 60 days, seconded by Mitchell. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. The Board advised Sandra to have Attorney Robert Eppert to look at this document. B. Sick Leave Accumulation- Clarification Requested. Discussion only. No motion made. C. Correspondence 1) STING 2) Robert J. Parks Library BOARD COMMENTS: Jan Baldwin commented that she has been in touch with the business hired to etch the historical cemetery stone and that it has come in. Jan also complimented Superintendent, Sandra Wilson for doing a great job on the Economic Summit presentation. PUBLIC COMMENT: Opened at 8:00 p.m. * Discussion of what water meters froze with the 40% water loss? * What amount does AuSable Township pay for STING? * Complaint that snow- plowers piling snow on the sidewalks in town ADJOURN: Motion by Mitchell to adjourn, seconded by Baldwin. All in favor! Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Lynn A. Mitchell, Clerk Albert Hayes, Jr., Supervisor Charter Township of AuSable Charter Township of AuSable Lam/township minutes01/23/2008/ ?? ?? ?? ?? 1