Charter Township of AuSable Regular Meeting September 15, 2008 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor, Dan Hayes PRESENT: Jan Baldwin, Alanda Barnes, Kevin Beliveau, Paul Mayville, Lynn Mitchell, Mary Jo Samotis and Dan Hayes. ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Superintendent, Mark Ritter PRESS COVERAGE: Mike Desotell OTHER’S PRESENT: AuSable Township Residents Pledge of Allegiance recited. AGENDA: Motion by Mitchell to approve the meeting agenda with the addition under Presentation letter D. Develop Iosco by Paul Mayville, seconded by Baldwin. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: * Discussion who will maintain the sidewalk on Lake Street and who will be liable CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Baldwin to approve minutes from September 02, 2008, reports, bills dated 09/03/08-09/15/08 and mileage for Mary Jo Samotis to attend payroll user group with BS&A , seconded by Samotis. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS: A. Treasurer * Report of bank balance as of: 08/29/08 B. Clerk * Revenue/Expense Reports and Trail Balance * Motion by Beliveau to remove Della Schweickert and Susan Gilliam as trustees from the pension plan, seconded by Baldwin. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. * Motion by Beliveau to appoint Lynn Mitchell and Mary Jo Samotis as the new trustees to the MetLife pension plan, seconded by Baldwin. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. * Clerk asked that the Board approve Donna David “Deputy Treasurer” to work in Clerk’s office as an Election Assistant with wages to be paid out Deputy Clerk wages. Motion by Baldwin to approve Donna David to cover hours in the clerk’s office and wages to come from Clerk Deputy wages, seconded by Samotis. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. C. Superintendent, Mark Ritter * Superintendent’s written update report Charter Township of AuSable Regular Meeting September 15, 2008 PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED: D. Paul Mayville * Develop Iosco Update a. Interim board dissolved b. New board created with representatives from all area’s of community c. New web site will be created d. “Port of Call” is actively being pursued UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (*= nothing new to report) A. Further consideration of 2009 Millage levies and approval of L-4029 Tax Rate request form. Motion by Beliveau to approve 4.5 mil levy for General Operation, seconded by Mayville. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Mayville to approve 1.2 mil for Fire Operation Renewal levy, seconded by Barnes. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Samotis to approve 0.0981 Millage levy for Senior/ Building Authority, seconded by Barnes. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. B. Consider bids for Lake Street sidewalk- Motion by Beliveau to accept bid from Butterson Construction, LLC for $20,500.00 for the Lake Street Sidewalk, seconded by Baldwin. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. C. Consider appointment of Planning Commissioner- bring previously distributed letters of interest- Supervisor Hayes stated he was appointing Megan Thompson to the Planning Commission. Roll call vote. Yea’s-Samotis, Beliveau, Mayville, Hayes. Nea’s- Baldwin, Barnes, Mitchell. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: A. Consider request by Oscoda Area United Way for consent to solicit donations for their annual fundraising event. Motion by Beliveau to approve United Way request for fundraising October 1-31, 2008, seconded by Mayville. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. B. Correspondence * Invitation to “Candidates’ Forum” * Oscoda High School Student council notice of September 26, 2008, Homecoming parade * Secretary of State” Notice of General Election” BOARD COMMENTS: * Thank-You to Fire Chief MacGregor and Cal Taylor for bringing the new fire rescue truck to the township. * Several complaints of loud music at a Third Street residence, can anything be done? Be persistent with the police department they are here to protect and serve, also give Superintendent Ritter all complaint information. * The Board approved publishing in the Oscoda Press for a two week period for the Planning Commission vacancy. I think all applicants should have reviewed. Charter Township of AuSable Regular Meeting September 15, 2008 PUBLIC COMMENT: * Who has been responsible for Division Street Beach? It was the Boards understanding in the past the area residents cared for it. * Does the Township have to notify anyone that they are going to be cutting down trees on Lake Street, like Road Commission? Mark Ritter stated the Board contracted engineer’s to take care of the details of this project. Mark also stated that with the permission of the Board he will draft a letter to all residents who will be affected by the project. The Board gave there approval. * When presenting Beautification Award it should be more ceremonial! ADJOURN: Motion by Barnes to adjourn, seconded by Samotis. All in favor! Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Lynn A. Mitchell, Clerk Albert Hayes, Jr., Supervisor Charter Township of AuSable Charter Township of AuSable Lam/township minutes09/16/2008/ ?? ?? ?? ?? 1