CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF AUSABLE Special Board Meeting Oct. 24, 2011 “approved” CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Kevin Beliveau, Supervisor at 6:00 pm ROLL CALL: Present: Matthew Gary, Alanda Barnes, Mary Jo Samotis, Kevin Beliveau, Kelly Graham, Jan Baldwin, Yvette Ramsdell Staff Present: Mark Ritter, Superintendent, Susie Olpere, Recording Secretary Press Coverage: Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MEETING AGENDA: Motion was made by Baldwin to approve meeting agenda as noted for Oct. 24, 2011, second by Kelly Graham Unanimous – All in Favor Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Review of 2012 Budget and Appropriations Act: Mr. Ritter emailed the trustees a revised copy of budget and reviewed corrections that were suggested at previous budget meeting. One change was an increase in the General Fund, largely due to a difference in anticipated billing from Oscoda Township for the Service Agreement. Ideas were suggested for capital improvements and the possibility of setting funds aside for repairs and maintenance at McCuaig Park. 2012 Salaries and Wages: The board decided to review the following items: Pension Funds, Social Security, Anniversary Dates of Employees. 1) Pension Fund – The current maximum contribution from the township is $1800. per year. The board’s decision was to increase this amount by 12% across the board. 2) Social Security Benefits – At present the positions of Clerk, Treasurer, and Trustees do not have Soc. Security deducted from pay, but do have an annuity. Mr Ritter is going to further investigate the possibility of having both annuity and social security for these members. 3) Anniversary Dates – Two contracted employees, the assessor position and the superintendent, each had different anniversary dates of employment. The board agreed that it would be beneficial to have all employees moved to a January 1st anniversary date. 4) Salaries – After consideration of current conditions and review of budget, Mr. Beliveau suggested a 3% increase in employee’s hourly wage. Mr. Gary also proposed an increase for trustees of $5.00 per meeting. Board members agreed with these suggestions. 2012 SPECIAL PROJECTS: 1) US 23 Project - MDOT requested confirmation of how many street lights the board would like implemented between Division St. and Lake St. Motion was made by Mrs. Baldwin to approve up to 12 street lights from Division St. to Lake St. with an allowance of 1 in ground planter on the West side of US 23. Second by Barnes. Unanimous – Roll Call Vote Motion Carried 2) McCuaig Park - It was the consensus of the add a line item under Parks and Recreation for McCuaig Park in the amount of $10,000. 3) Township Repairs – Mrs. Baldwin suggested that consideration be made for repairs to the township hall. First priority would be the roof and heating/cooling systems. Mr. Ritter will be gathering information on costs and engineering suggestions to do these repairs and also providing a list of other areas that need attention. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made to adjourn by, Mrs. Barnes, second by Mr. Samotis Approved: Unanimously Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at: 7:50 pm Submitted by: ___________________________ Susie Olpere, Kevin Beliveau, Supervisor Recording Secretary Charter Township of AuSable