Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
June 21, 2010

Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Supervisor Kevin Beliveau

PRESENT:
Jan Baldwin, Kevin Beliveau, Matthew Gary, Lynn Mitchell, Mary Jo Samotis, and Yvette Ramsdell   

ABSENT: 
Alanda Barnes

STAFF PRESENT:
Superintendent, Mark Ritter

PRESS COVERAGE:
Manuela Kress

OTHER’S PRESENT:
None

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA: A motion was made by Jan Baldwin to approve the meeting agenda as stated, seconded by Lynn Mitchell. All in favor. Motion carried. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:
* None

CONSENT AGENDA- A motion was made by Lynn Mitchell omitting letter B) of the consent agenda approving Regular Meeting minutes from June 07, 2010 for a correction and they will be brought back to next meeting July 19, 2010, seconded by Yvette Ramsdell. Roll call, All in favor. Motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS:
A. Treasurer- Summer tax season is almost here.
B. Clerk- Nothing
C. Superintendent- 2 cotton wood trees on in Children’s park and one right outside the park were hit by lightning in the last storm they are damaged and need to be removed. Supervisor, Kevin Beliveau made a motion to allow Superintendent, Mark Ritter to make the decision with funds not to exceed $1650.00, seconded by Matthew Gary. Roll call. All in favor. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING: None
 
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Consider BC/BS August 10 (anniversary date) health insurance proposal- Motion by Mary Jo Samotis to approve the current BC/BS plan with a 0.4% decrease, seconded by Lynn Mitchell. Roll call. All in favor. Motion carried
B. Discuss the need for two portable generators for emergency backups for sewer lift stations- the consensus of the board was to get prices to adapt 2 lift stations with plug in so portable generator could be used.



Charter Township of AuSable
Regular Meeting
June 21, 2010

OLD BUSINESS CONTINUED:
C. Discuss fencing DPW garage yard- Motion by Mary Jo Samotis to approve Midland Fence bid for the fence installation not to exceed $11,884.00, seconded by Jan Baldwin. Roll call. All in favor. Motion carried.
D. Discuss a Grand Marshall for the 4th of July parade- Discussion only.

NEW BUSINESS:
A. Introduction of amended township fee schedule ordinance.
B. Discuss participation in July 24 AuSable Oscoda canoe race challenge- AuSable will participate in the challenge.
C. Present quotes for office remodel- Motion by Supervisor, Kevin Beliveau to approve the quote from the company named Integrity out of Alpena at the discretion of Treasurer, Mary Jo Samotis of the quality of the product, seconded by Trustee, Yvette Ramsdell. Roll call. All in favor. Motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS: 
* Supervisor, Kevin Beliveau discussed that 3 board member’s not be available for the first board meeting of July and asked the board to consider canceling that meeting. Motion made by Matthew Gary to cancel Monday, July 05, 2010 and convene at the next regularly scheduled meeting Monday, July 19, 2010, seconded by Samotis. Roll call. All in favor. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
* None

ADJOURN:
Motion by Yvette Ramsdell to adjourn, seconded by Lynn Mitchell. All in favor. Motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.




Lynn A. Mitchell, Clerk					Kevin J. Beliveau, Supervisor 
Charter Township of AuSable				Charter Township of AuSable
lam/township minutes06/23/10








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