Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
March 16, 2009

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor, Kevin Beliveau

PRESENT:
Jan Baldwin, Alanda Barnes Paul Mayville, Lynn Mitchell, Yvette Ramsdell, Mary Jo Samotis 
And Kevin Beliveau 

ABSENT: 
None

STAFF PRESENT:
Superintendent, Mark Ritter

PRESS COVERAGE:
Holly Nelson

OTHER’S PRESENT:
AuSable Township Residents 

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
* None

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Mitchell to approve the consent agenda, bills dated 03/02/09-03/17/09, seconded by Baldwin. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS:
A. Treasurer
B. Clerk
* Accounts Payable
C. Superintendent, Mark Ritter
* Update on Douglas Communication
* Condo Campground Update
* Framer’s Market sign is completed
* Cal’s Truck needs a new utility box 
* Planning Commission meeting is next week
* Update on engineering water meter project

PUBLIC HEARING:
        A. None	

OLD BUSINESS: (*= nothing new to report)
A. A. Consider resolution for Identity Theft Prevention Policy- Motion by Samotis to approve Identity Theft Prevention Policy, seconded by Barnes. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.

B. Consider resolution of support for the River Road bridge sidewalk project- Motion by Samotis to approve resolution 2009-4 to support the National Scenic Byway Grant Application, seconded by Mayville. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.


Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
March 16, 2009

NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
A. Discuss traffic design and flow study (based on a proposal by Dan Burden)- Discussion only
B. Consider Dolores Svoboda for Parks and Recreation Committee member- Motion by Baldwin to approve Dolores Svoboda to the Parks and Recreation Committee, seconded by Barnes. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
C. Consider Paul Fredenburg as alternate member for the AuSable Board of Review- Tabled till next meeting.
D. Consider application for Outdoor Gathering permit submitted by Teresa Bush of the Mai Tiki Resort for a jet ski racing event- Motion by Mitchell to approve Outdoor Gathering Permit contingent upon letter of acknowledgement from Oscoda Police, Fire and EMS and proof of Insurance, seconded by Ramsdell. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
E. Reapprove lease contract with AuSable Oscoda Chamber of Commerce- Motion by Baldwin to retroactively approve Chamber Lease dated May 01, 2007- May 30, 2012, seconded by Samotis. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS:
* None

PUBLIC COMMENT:
* What is the progress with the Heritage Trail/ Bike Bath- Mark stated that they are meeting quarterly. 
* 5 lights on US 23 have been out for a few months


ADJOURN:
Motion by Ramsdell to adjourn, seconded by Mitchell. All in favor! Motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.


Lynn Mitchell, Clerk				Kevin J. Beliveau, Supervisor 
Charter Township of AuSable			Charter Township of AuSable
Lam/township minutes03/17/2009





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