CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF AUSABLE Regular Board Meeting Dec. 5, 2011 “approved” CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Kevin Beliveau, Supervisor at 5:03 pm ROLL CALL: Present: Matthew Gary, Alanda Barnes, Mary Jo Samotis, Kevin Beliveau, Kelly Graham, Jan Baldwin, 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 Barnes to approve meeting agenda as noted for, second by Graham. Unanimous – All in favor Motion Carried PUBLIC COMMENTS on Agenda Items: None Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion was made by Graham to approve consent agenda, second by Barnes. Unanimous – Roll Call Vote Motion Carried. PRESENTATIONS: A) Treasurer – B) Clerk – Accounts Payable C) Superintendent - Public Hearing: Consider amended FEMA Ordinance - Mr. Ritter reviewed revised copy of the amended ordinance with corrections made to Section 3. Motion was made by Samotis to close regular meeting and open public hearing. Second by Baldwin Time – 5:07 Unanimous – Roll Call Vote Motion Carried Supervisor Beliveau asked for any comments on the amended FEMA Ordinance. There were none. Motion to close public hearing and to reconvene regular board meeting was made by Ramsdell and supported by Samotis. Time – 5:08 Unanimous – Roll Call Vote Motion Carried Baldwin moved to adopt amended Ordinance #108. Second by Barnes. Unanimous – Roll Call Vote Motion Carried OLD BUSINESS: A) Update on water main project - Superintendent Ritter advised the board the project was slated to begin Dec. 6th with would be running the waterline down Division St. Next week the directional boring of the main begins by Smith St. B) Update on culvert work on Grass Lake Rd. - Mr. Ritter received the agreement from the Road Commission, signed and returned it to them. The actual project work won’t begin until next summer. C) Discuss appointment to Building Authority – Two letters of interest were received for the position. The motion was made to appoint Jack Barnes to the Building Authority for the remainder of Paul Bloomenfield’s term by Samotis. Second by Graham. Unanimous – Roll Call Vote Motion Carried. D) Consider further extension of AuSable/Oscoda sewer contract - This resolution is to cover the sewer services that are provided under the contract between United Water and Oscoda Township. Oscoda has not determined whether or not they are going to take over these services or continue with United Water. This extension of this resolution will expire Feb. 1, 2013, which is the same date the United Water and Oscoda Township agreement ends. Baldwin made the motion to accept Resolution #2011-20, to extend sewer agreement with Oscoda Township. Second by Barnes. Unanimous – Roll Call Vote Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: A) Consider “Performance Resolution for Governmental Agencies” - Mr. Ritter explained this is a resolution that is done on an annual basis, which is a requirement for the next step of permitting thru MDOT. (i.e. parades, work on lines in right-of-way) Supervisor Beliveau suggested Mr. Ritter’s name be added to the resolution as an additional contact person. Motion was made by Ramsdell to approve the Performance Resolution for Governmental Agencies as amended. Second by Barnes Unanimous – Roll Call Vote Motion Carried. BOARD COMMENTS: Supervisor Beliveau commended the efforts of the Christmas Parade, float, and the new sleigh and reindeer. Samotis said she also heard comments of the addition of the sleigh at Finish Line Park. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Karen Rouse also commended AuSable board members on their participation in the parade. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn made by Graham, second by Baldwin. Unanimous – All in Favor Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:25 pm Submitted By: _________________________ Susie Olpere, Kevin Beliveau, Supervisor Acting as Recording Secretary Charter Township of AuSable