CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF AUSABLE
Regular Board Meeting
June 20, 2011
“approved”

CALL TO ORDER:  
Meeting was called to order by Kevin Beliveau, Supervisor at 5:05 pm

ROLL CALL:
Present:  Ramsdell, Baldwin, Graham, Samotis, Barnes, Gary, Beliveau

Staff Present:  Mark Ritter, Superintendent and Susie Olpere, Recording Secretary

Press Coverage: Karen Rouse

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:  
Supervisor Beliveau wished to add to New Business, Item C, an appointment for the Planning Commission.
Motion was made by Baldwin, second by Graham to approve meeting agenda with the addition made to New Business for June 20, 2011.
Unanimous – All in Favor.
Motion Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS on Agenda Items:   None

Approval of Consent Agenda:  
Motion was made by Baldwin to approve consent agenda, second by Ramsdell.  
Unanimous - by roll call vote
Motion Carried.

PRESENTATIONS:   

A) Treasurer – None
B) Clerk – None
C) Superintendent –  A written report was included in the trustees packets and he had nothing further to add.

Public Hearing:  None


OLD BUSINESS:  

A) Review of Street Light Plan -  Mr. Ritter explained that there had been very few complaints regarding the street lights that had been shut off and had saved the township approximately $8,900.  He recommended that the program continue and to consider removal of the lights in next year’s budget.  



  
  
NEW BUSINESS:  

A) Presentation by Global Environmental -  Representatives from Global informed the board members and residents of the plans to expedite the cleanup of water contamination in AuSable Heights Subdivision. Installation and testing of new wells would be the responsibility of Mactec along with the continued operation of the existing wells monitored by Global.   Also present were people from SPX Corp, EPA, and the DEQ out of Lansing. 
B) Discussion of options of Health Insurance Plans -  Mrs. Samotis asked for more time before the board made a decision and to evaluate the impact of the options.  Legislation was also being considered on the state level regarding employee participation.
C) Planning Commission Appointment -  Mr. Beliveau suggested Terry Dutcher as his choice for the vacant position on the Planning Commission. 
Unanimous – All in Favor
      Appointment Approved.
	
BOARD COMMENTS:   None
          

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  None
         


ADJOURNMENT: 
Motion to adjourn made by Ramsdell, second by Baldwin.
Unanimous –  All in Favor
Motion Carried.   
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm


Submitted By:                                                               _________________________
Susie Olpere, Recording Secretary                              Kevin Beliveau, Supervisor
 							   Charter Township of AuSable