CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF AUSABLE
Regular Board Meeting
Jan. 9, 2012
 “approved”
 
CALL TO ORDER:  
Meeting was called to order by Kevin Beliveau, Supervisor at 5:01 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, Susie Olpere, Recording Secretary
Press Coverage: Madison Chuhran
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 Barnes to approve consent agenda, second by Ramsdell. 
Unanimous – Roll Call Vote
Motion Carried.

PRESENTATIONS:   
A) Treasurer –
B) Clerk – Accounts Payable
C) Superintendent -  

Public Hearing:   None

OLD BUSINESS:
A) Update of McCuaig Park – Mr. Ritter informed the board that the Quit Claim Deed had been completed.  However, the DEQ required signatures and approval of another document that affirms we would assume the conditions and responsibilities of the original recreational grants which Oscoda got back in the 70’s.  Mr. Ritter and Mr. Stalker are still researching the conditions to see if the undeveloped portion of the park can be split from the recreational area.  

NEW BUSINESS: 
A) Consider adjustments to the Board of Review and Planning Commission per diems –
Samotis made the motion to raise the Board of Review, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, to $60.00 per diem, Finance and Personnel Committees to $30.00 per diems.  Second was made by Jan Baldwin.
Unanimous – Roll Call Vote
Motion Carried
B) Consider reappointment of Bill Brandt to the Building Authority for an additional 3 year term to Dec. 31, 2014 – Since Mr. Brandt will be out of town for a couple of months, the issue was tabled until his return.









BOARD COMMENTS:  Ms. Graham discovered the possibility of receiving grant money thru the DEQ for the collection of old tires.  She is going to investigate for further details after receiving support from the other trustees.
  Jan Baldwin asked if the basketball and tennis courts (McCuaig Park) could be removed, or if they would have to be replaced by the same, if there were funded by grant money?  Mr. Ritter’s understanding was that the property had to stay available for recreational use.  Recreational Use was not clearly defined in the previous agreement.
  Kevin Beliveau was approached by a resident concerning the culvert on Johnson Road.  He believed that the culvert is undersized because it has gotten jammed.  Mr. Ritter said he would contact the Iosco Road Commission to see if they will reassess the culvert to see if it is adequate.  

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Mr. Jack Turner from 305 State St. was in attendance to request a street light be installed at the intersection of Smith and US 23.  Mr. Beliveau reassured Mr. Turner that there was a light at that location.  Mr. Ritter put in a request for a repair order with Consumers Energy.  

ADJOURNMENT: 
Motion to adjourn made by Graham, second by Samotis.
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