CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF AUSABLE
Regular Board Meeting
July 18, 2011
“approved”

CALL TO ORDER:  
Meeting was called to order by Kevin Beliveau, Supervisor at 5:04 pm

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

Press Coverage: Karen Rouse

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

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:  
Motion was made by Baldwin, second by Barnes to approve meeting agenda as noted for July 18, 2011.
Unanimous – All in Favor.
Motion Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS on Agenda Items:   None

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

PRESENTATIONS:   

A) Treasurer – Mrs. Samotis thanked the board for their support of the “Fire Commemoration” and also presented a legislative tribute which was given by the State of Michigan.  She also asked for volunteers for the “battle of the townships” canoe race on July 29th at noon.
B) Clerk 
C) Superintendent 

Public Hearing:  None


OLD BUSINESS: 

A) 2012 US 23 Project – Mr. Ritter updated the board regarding meetings he had attended with MDOT and engineers on the placement of waterlines.  The board agreed that the previous money committed to this project should be used for the purpose of infrastructure and streetscaping. 
B) FEMA  Flood Insurance Program -  To comply with the requirements of FEMA and to continue participation, a resolution and a new ordinance will have to be drafted within the next 5 months.  Mr. Ritter said he would start work on these items.



C)  Options for Dumpster Days location –  The Board reviewed the current status, pouring new slab at DPW building, and a cost analysis for changing refuse companies.  A motion was made by Mr. Gary to accept “alternative 2” option with Sunrise Disposal for our Dumpster Days location, effective the month of September.  Second by Samotis.  Permit holders would be notified by mail along with a map to the new location.

NEW BUSINESS
		
A)  Input regarding rezoning district for medicinal marijuana operations – The Planning Commission suggests the possibility of creating an ordinance to designate a particular zoning district for this activity.  The township board decided rather than zoning a certain district for this use, they would prefer to wait for some sort of case law to give guidance in handling this subject.
B) Water and Sewer budget amendments – A motion was made by Mrs. Baldwin to adopt Resolution 2011-09 to Amend 2011 Sewer and Water Fund Budgets as amended and corrections made to Section 591 – indicating water opposed to sewer on both lines.  Second by Ramsdell
Unanimous – By roll call vote
Motion Carried.
C) Iosco County Firefighters Association ad request – Baldwin made the motion to give the Iosco County Firefighters Association a half page ad for $250.00.   Second by Barnes.
Unanimous by roll call vote.
Motion Carried.
 
	
BOARD COMMENTS:   None
          

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  None
         


ADJOURNMENT: 
Motion to adjourn made by Graham, second by Baldwin.
Unanimous –  All in Favor
Motion Carried.   
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm


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