Plainfield Township
Regular Meeting
November 20th, 2019
Eagle Pointe Plaza
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and S Reilly. 11 Guests.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Houthoofd to approve Agenda as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried.
No Public Comments.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to approve minutes from October 16th, 2019. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Presented by Bassi.
Audit Report: Presented by Jamie Sovoleski from Stephenson and Company P.C.
Budget Report: Presented by Lewis.
Presentation of Bills: Motion by Allen supported by Houthoofd to accept the bills as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
General Fund: 54811-54892 w/54883 &54891 being voided
Fire Fund: 6544-6552
Road Fund: 1605-1607 w/1605 & 1606 being voided
Library Fund: 1697-1698
Building Fund: 1977-1987
Sewer Fund: 2844-2847
Waste Site: 3298-3302
Tax Acct: 4055-4059
Info/Discussion Items:
The Fema grant was found that paid for old fire truck and if we the money toward a new firetruck the money does not have to be paid back.
1.9% increase in poverty exemption.
The 65 speed limit change was discussed at a meeting with DOT. Lewis and Houthoofd were present. Another item that was discussed was a crossover on M65 from Mikeys Pizza to in front of Resource Center for Children crossing for sports.
Time ran out for the finishing of a couple of the streets approved.
Lewis is also waiting to hear about the county extending the 3 ft shoulder on Kokosing Rd to a 4 ft shoulder
Discussed raising refrigerator/air conditioner disposal to $50.00 but we will discuss at a later meeting.
Old Business:
Savin contract extension: Motion by Reilly supported by Allen to approve Savin Contract Extensions at Bass, Chain and Indian Lake for 2020 with no increase in price. Roll call Vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Orv Ordinance #44:Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to review ORV Ordinance 44 after 1 Year for a continuance. Roll call Vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Approve Poverty Exemption Guidelines: Motion by Bassi supported by Houthoofd to approve Poverty Exemption Guidelines-Keep Twp Set Assets Levels at $30,000. Roll call Vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
New Business:
Fire Department Personnal: Motion by Lewis supported by Allen to approve Courtney Clark to MFR-Fire Dept. Roll call Vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Meeting Room Light LED Replacement: Motion by Bassi supported by Houthoofd to replace Meeting Room lights with LED replacements. Roll call Vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
New Assessing Software and Hardware: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve new Assessing software and hardware. Recurring fee of $2183.75 per year. I pad purchase of$ 979.96 and $10.00 Verizon Fee. For our Township Use only. . Roll call Vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Committee/Department Reports:
The GIS will be ready spring of 2020
Fire Dept: The Explorer should be in 1st week of Dec. There will be 4 graduating MFR Class in February.
Historical: They will only be open on Tuesdays during the Winter hours.
Planning Commission: Public Hearing set for Dec 11th for Ordinance wording .
No Board Comments.
Motion by Lewis to adjourn at 7:45 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk