CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF AUSABLE
Regular Board Meeting
August 15, 2011
“approved”
 
CALL TO ORDER:  
Meeting was called to order by Kevin Beliveau, Supervisor  at 5:04 pm

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

Press Coverage: Karen Rouse

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

MEETING AGENDA:  
Motion was made by Ramsdell to approve meeting agenda as noted for August 15, 2011, second by Barnes.
Unanimous – by roll call vote.
Motion Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS on Agenda Items:   None

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

PRESENTATIONS:   
A) Treasurer – None
B) Clerk – Ms. Graham asked board to consider pay raises for election workers.
C) Superintendent – Mr. Ritter presented members from the local Water Rescue Team. They were asking for support for the purchase of 2 new wave runners and trailer. After hearing from Cal Taylor and Steve Mallak, Mr. Beliveau made a motion for the township to contribute an amount not to exceed $9,000. for the purchase of the rescue machines and trailer.  Second by Samotis.
Unanimous – by roll call vote.
Motion Carried.

Public Hearing:  None

OLD BUSINESS:  

A)  Engineering Proposal for US 23 Water Main Project – Mr. Ritter supplied the board with a bid from Gary Bartow for their expertise in the engineering of the project and information on the installation of a new water lines from Smith Street to Division and Division to Lake.   Jan Baldwin made the motion to approve the services of Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $27,200.  Second by Ramsdell.
Unanimous – by roll call vote
Motion Carried.
B)  Huron Shores Municipal Utilities Authority Resolution -  This resolution would quit claim any ownership or interests of the water towers back to the Huron Shores Authority.  Mr. Gary made the motion to approve Resolution 2011-10.  Second by Barnes.
Unanimous – by roll call vote.
Motion carried.
C) Tractor Purchase – Cal Taylor explained the need for the purchase of a tractor for future use and the burden it would take off the other equipment plus the savings on man hours.  Mr. Beliveau asked that he get additional bids to present to the board.
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
A) Consider Flood Insurance Resolution – Ordinance #107 was provided to the board addressing the flood plain management provisions for the first reading.
B) Resolution #2011-13 – This resolution is to extend the previous agreement with Oscoda Township regarding the sewer contract for an additional four months. Motion was made by Gary to except Resolution #2011-13, second by Graham.
Unanimous – by roll call vote.
Motion carried.
C) Budget Resolution -  Mr. Ritter requested the board increase the budget line item for Economic Development Dept. from $6,000 to $10,000  and adding a line item for legal fees.   Graham made the motion to approve Resolution 2011-12, second by Samotis.
Unanimous – by roll call vote.  
Motion carried.
D) First meeting in September -   Mr. Beliveau suggested that the first meeting in September be canceled due to the Labor Day holiday, and resume with the scheduled meeting of September 19th.  Board agreed.
E) Salary change for Election Workers -    Mrs. Samotis, Ms. Graham, and Mr. Ritter said they would review minutes or any other previous action that may have been made by the board to change the salary for the election workers.                

BOARD COMMENTS:  None
                
PUBLIC COMMENTS: 
   Mrs. Svoboda inquired what the surrounding townships were paying their elections workers.  Ms. Graham provided her a copy of her findings.
  There was also a question regarding the flood insurance and if it was required by FEMA or if it was a township requirement.  It was explained that it was an option to the township, and was to the advantage of the residents to participate in this program. 


ADJOURNMENT: 
Motion to adjourn made by Baldwin, second by Ramsdell.
Unanimous –  All in Favor
Motion Carried.   
Meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm


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