Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
July 06, 2009

Meeting called to order at 7:02 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:
None

OTHER’S PRESENT:
AuSable Township Residents/ Lisa Paraday from the Chamber

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA: Motion by Ramsdell to approve the meeting agenda as amended moving item 8 Closed Session to 10, seconded by Baldwin. All in favor. Motion carried. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:
* None

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Baldwin to approve the consent agenda, bills dated 06/16/09-0706/09 and regular minutes dated June 15, 2009, seconded by Barnes. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS:
A. Treasurer- Nothing
B. Clerk -Nothing
C. Superintendent, Mark Ritter
* Written report
* Lisa Paraday from the Chamber looking for 10 people from AuSable Township to compete against Oscoda Township, Alanda Barnes to head the team.
* Mark and Ron would like to attend the next Iosco Townships Association meeting July 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at Oscoda United Methodist Church in Oscoda, motion by Mitchell to approve $18.00 for the meals, seconded by Baldwin. Roll call. All in favor. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING:
        A. None

OLD BUSINESS:
A. Update on BS&A tax and assessing informational opportunity for web site- motion by Baldwin to approve pay per hit agreement with a discloser to be approved by attorney Eppert, seconded by Barnes. Roll call. All in favor. Motion carried.
B. Consider BC/BS proposal-1.8% increase this year and we have decided to keep the same policy.	

NEW BUSINESS:
A. Consider informal representation on Oscoda Township DDA.- Mark and Yvette will attend
B. Discuss improvements to the township boat launch site- remove sign stating the boat launch closer to a sign stating use at own risk.
C. Consider renewal of Oscoda Area First Responders funding agreement- Motion by Samotis to approve and renew entire contract for another 4 years for $2,000.00, seconded by Ramsdell. Roll call. All in favor. Motion carried.
D. Discuss Personnel Committee’s recommendation for Superintendent’s contract- Motion by Beliveau to approve the Personnel Committee recommendation for Superintendents contract as presented, seconded by Samotis. Roll call vote.  All in favor. Motion carried.
E. Closed Session pursuant to Open Meeting act 267 of 1976 section 15.268 to consult with attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, Motion by Mitchell to close regular session and go into closed session, seconded by Baldwin. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
F. 9:00 p.m. Motion by Baldwin to close closed session and re-open the open session, seconded by Baldwin. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.


BOARD COMMENTS:
* None 

PUBLIC COMMENT:
* None

ADJOURN:
Motion by Mitchell to adjourn, seconded by Baldwin. All in favor! Motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.






Lynn Mitchell, Clerk				Kevin J. Beliveau, Supervisor 
Charter Township of AuSable			Charter Township of AuSable
Lam/township minutes07/06/2009





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