CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF AUSABLE
Regular Board Meeting
August 1, 2011
“approved”

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

ROLL CALL:
Present:  Yvette Ramsdell, Jan Baldwin, Kelly Graham, Kevin Beliveau, Mary Jo Samotis,
                Alanda Barnes, Matthew Gary
Absent:  
Staff Present:  Mark Ritter, Superintendent and Susie Olpere, Recording Secretary 

Press Coverage: Karen Rouse

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:  
Motion was made by Baldwin to approve meeting agenda as noted for August 1, 2011, second by Graham
Unanimous – by roll call vote.
Motion Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS on Agenda Items:   None

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

PRESENTATIONS:  
 
A) Treasurer – Mrs. Samotis asked board to consider canceling or rescheduling the meeting for the 5th of September, since it is Labor Day.  The decision was to wait and see what would be on the upcoming agendas.
B) Clerk 
C) Superintendent 

Public Hearing:  None

OLD BUSINESS:  

A) Improvements for US 23 Project – The Steering Committee members are focusing on replacement and removal of street lighting near bridge and possible areas for additional landscaping. Gary Bartow suggested the possibility of laying our portion of the waterline this fall.  Time may become an issue with the process of getting bids for the project.
B) Dumpster Days Location – Mr. Brooks had been notified that we would be discontinuing business with him after August, and Sunrise Disposal is ready to start for September.  A written agreement has been prepared for Sunrise Disposal.


C) Review survey description for McCuaig Park -  A copy of the new survey and corrected legal description was provided for the boards review.  Plans are being made to meet with Mr. Stalker to go over the change of description and how to proceed with transfer of McCuaig Park to AuSable Township.  Mr. Ritter submitted an estimated budget for the buildings and grounds improvement schedule.  Members discussed upkeep of buildings, parking lot, ice rink, and ball fields.
                             

NEW BUSINESS:  None

                        

BOARD COMMENTS: 
    
	Mr. Gary complimented all the people involved in the activities of the past weekend for the annual canoe marathon. 



PUBLIC COMMENTS:  None
                


ADJOURNMENT: 
Motion to adjourn made by Samotis, second by Graham.
Unanimous –  All in Favor
Motion Carried.   
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm


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