Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
August 17, 2009

Meeting called to order at 7:03 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:
Manuela Kress

OTHER’S PRESENT:
AuSable Township Residents
Ann Richard- DDA

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
* None

MEETING AGENDA: Motion by Barnes to approve meeting agenda as presented, seconded by Ramsdell. All in favor. Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Baldwin to approve the consent agenda, bills dated 08/04/09-08/17/09 and regular minutes dated August 03, 2009, seconded by Barnes. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS:
A. Treasurer- Nothing
B. Clerk –Accounts Payable, Revenue/Expense Report, Trial Balance
C. Superintendent, Mark Ritter
* Written report

PUBLIC HEARING:
        A. None

OLD BUSINESS:
A. Wayfinding signage update- Motion by Samotis to support $16,500.00 for Wayfinding signage, seconded by Barnes. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
B. Discuss AuSable Township positions on interest in McQuaig Park at request of Oscoda Twp- the consensuses of the board is that there in an interest; the board requested a consultation with Attorney Eppert look it over, and present findings at another meeting.
C. Discuss participation in Safe Routes for Children grant- Update







Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
August 17, 2009

NEW BUSINESS:
A. Consider Personnel Committee recommendation for township assessing position. Motion by Mitchell to approve the recommendation of the personnel committee as presented to hire Jessica Williams for the Assessing position, seconded by Mayville. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
B. Request by Jay Wendt to have water bill adjusted (he believes our meter was faulty). Motion by Beliveau to forgive $100.00 of the water bill, seconded by Mayville. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
C. Discuss possibility of treating Phragmites (invasive species) at Shoreline Park in 2010. Motion by Baldwin to pursue permit and grant application for next year 2010, seconded by Ramsdell. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
D. Discuss interest in recognizing 1911 fire anniversary. Yvette and Jan Baldwin to get into contact with Historical Society and Oscoda Township to get something started.
E. Discuss various committee vacancies-consider reappointment. 
F. 1. Recommendation by Supervisor Beliveau to reappoint Al Mixter to the Planning Commission for another 3 year term effective 5/1/09. Roll call vote all in favor. Motion carried.
2. Supervisor Beliveau reappoint Dave Langley to the Planning Commission for another 3 year term effective 5/1/09. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Supervisor Beliveau appointed Bob Hill as an alternate to the ZBA effective 5/1/09 for a three year term, Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
G. Consider bids for Shoreline Park observation platform- Motion by Barnes to approve low bid from William Rudolph Construction for the bid of $3,650.00 for the Shoreline Park observation platform, seconded by Samotis. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried

BOARD COMMENTS:
* Supervisor Beliveau stated that he is not in favor of moving the day of fireworks or moving them to Oscoda Beach Park.
* All board members stated that they should not do anything with the annual firework display

PUBLIC COMMENT:
* Why does Oscoda want to change anything with the fireworks?
* Harriet Ellwein submitted 3 nominations for Beautification award
Duane and Michelle Bolton 4072 Forest Road and 2395 US 23, and the business of Miami Beach 3268 N. US 23.

Motion made by Samotis to close open session and go into Closed Session to discuss land acquits ion, seconded by Barnes. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried

CLOSED SESSION: 9:15pm
To discuss conditions of possible land acquisition








Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
August 17, 2009

OPEN SESSION- Motion by Barnes to close Closed Session and go back into Open Session
At 9:45 pm.

Motion by Ramsdell to move forward with possible land acquisition, seconded by Mayville, Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried


ADJOURN:
Motion by Mayville to adjourn, seconded by Barnes All in favor! Motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m.






Lynn Mitchell, Clerk				Kevin J. Beliveau, Supervisor 
Charter Township of AuSable			Charter Township of AuSable
Lam/township minutes08/17/2009





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