April 2020 Minutes

May 23, 2020Plainfield Township Minutes

Plainfield Township

Regular Meeting via Zoom

April 15^th, 2020

Eagle Pointe Plaza

Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. 1 Guest

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Houthoofd supported by Allen to approve agenda as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Public Comments: none

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Bassi supported by Houthoofd to approve Regular Meeting Minutes from March 18^th, 2020. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Financial Report: Presented by Bassi

Budget Report: Presented by Lewis. Motion by Reilly supported by Allen to accept the Resolution to Amend the Budget as follows: 101-805-703 Community Center Wages increase from $16000.00 to $26000.00 –due to this is the line that Covid 19 wages are coming from. 101-805-703 Community Center Social Sec increase from $950.00 to $2450.00 due to same issue. 101-751-801 Long Lake Park Expansion decrease from $108137.00 to $98137.00. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.

Nays: none. Motion carried.

Presentation of Bills: Motion by Allen supported by Houthoofd to pay bills as presented.

Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.

Nays: none. Motion carried.

General Fund: 55198-55251

Fire Fund: 6608-6610

Library Fund: 1711-1712

Building Fund: 2009-2012

Sewer Fund: 2862-2863

Waste Site Fund: 3323-3325

Tax Account: 4107

Long Lake: 845021

Update on Zoning/Building Position: Motion by Lewis supported by Houthoofd to hire Patrick Ready as Building and Zoning Administrator and Zoning Enforcement Officer. Due to the fact Patrick sells real estate he understands he is not to sell any real estate in Plainfield Twp due to conflict of interest. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.

Nays: none. Motion carried.

Cemetery Cleanup, parks, docks and summer staff: Lewis has ordered dumpster for cemetery cleanup by residents. Reilly did not post notice due to the stay at home order so not to encourage residents to clean up. Lewis wants sign on Twp Playground to state it is closed until further notice. Board does not feel there should be any change in Summer Staff.

Wages for next year: Lewis asked board to think about raises and feelings about this for our May Meeting.

Plaza Rental Rates: Reilly asked how we are going to handle the Salon and Photography rental rates with them being on lockdown. Board will consider how to handle this and bring to May meeting.

Fire Dept .5 mil language renewal: Motion by Reilly supported by Allen to approve language for ballot for Fire Department .5 mil renewal:

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill. Tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Plainfield Township be renewed at .5 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2020 through 2023 inclusive for fire department operation; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year as estimated $113,893.41.

Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.

Nays: none. Motion carried.

Road 1.0 mil language renewal: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve language for ballot for Road 1.0 renewal:

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill. Tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Plainfield Township be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2020 through 2023 inclusive for road maintenance; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year as estimated $227,786.82.

Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.

Nays: none. Motion carried.

Dust Control Contract Renewal: Motion by Bassi supported by Houthoofd to renew Northeastern Dust Control Contract for 2020-2021 at the same price as last year. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.

Nays: none. Motion carried.

Parade Resolution: Motion by Lewis supported by Allen to approve Parade Resolution for 2020-2021. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.

Nays: none. Motion carried

Holiday Schedule: Motion by Bassi supported by Houthoofd to accept the Holdiay Schedule as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.

Nays: none. Motion carried

Gypsy Moth Treatment Approval: More information needed to make a decision.

Board Comments: Lewis stated that the ZBA issue with the Kokosing Road Home has been dismissed.

Josh from Fire Dept working on a project for Senior Class of 2020.

Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 8:00 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

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Plainfield Township Historical CommissionApril 2026 MinutesCall to order at 10:10IntroductionsApproved Agenda Bernie / BruceApproved Previous Meeting Minutes Bernie / RonaPresentBoard Members:Rona Dane Sullivan Chair PresentBruce Thayer Vice Chair PresentJim Kesler Curator PresentBernie Nuttall Secretary PresentMargy Holzheuer Treasurer AbsentMembers at large:Earline Robinson, Bill Morton, Beth ThayerTreasure Report: Approved as readCurator Work Activity: Working on new Deed Of Gift form and Log bookOld Business Fitzgerald program recap 77 attendees. Everyone said it was greatNew Business New Board is approved, Update on the move, line for Library going in mid-June and we will go from there. Start a Friends of the Museum. Upcoming250th Parade FairNext program CCC SeptemberNext Meeting May19Adjournment Motion 11:05 Rona / Bernie ... See MoreSee Less

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SUPERVISORS CORNER I hope all is well with you and your families after the spring floods and winter iceing, we have had a very precarious start to 2026. But we have survived and now look forward to spring and all the new growth and the healing of the trees and ground as the waters recede and the new flowers bloom. It all goes on as before with, possibly, some minor changes. We will adapt and proceed as we have to with the changes that result. Fix what got broken and replant what may have been lost. It will all come back, some just a little different than before. It is all about change, whether we want it or not, it will always happen.Speaking of change, we will again be experiencing some of this ourselves. About mid-summer, to the best of my understanding of the project schedule, MDOT will be replacing the stop light downtown. They will be removing the existing lights and installing new poles and cross-arm lights that face each lane. It will take a couple of weeks and will cause disruptions in the downtown area, so be aware and pass this on to others in the community so that they are aware also and can plan accordingly. MDOT will actually be performing this change-out at four others intersections in the county through the summer and early fall.We have met with Spectrum and the district library regarding the move and they are shooting for the middle of June to have their fiber installed and ready to go. We will wait until that work is complete before we start the packing and move operation. We are looking for volunteers to help with the book packing and unpacking. We will move the shelving since we installed it years ago, as well as the desks and hutch. If you are interested in helping please contact our office or call Cheryl at the library. We will contact any volunteers with a proposed date and time as our plans become firmer. The same is the case with the historical museum which will move later in the summer or early in the fall. Depending on the weather and prepping the new location for their move.You may have noticed that we had to remove some trees in the downtown due to sight line problems. The trees had become a viewing obstruction to trucks coming from the east at the intersection and also were a concern with the new stoplight configuration. We plan to add a bench and planter at one location and have the stumps ground at all locations.The garden club has commissioned a sculpture by a local artist for the gazebo area. We hope to have it installed by this summer. They are raising funds themselves for this as they want it to be from the community to the community. You can contact them by calling Bev Mason at 989-305-8823.I want to thank the historical commission for their wonderful program on the Edmund Fitzgerald that was held on April 16. We had over 70 people from all over the state attend the program and the speaker was entertaining as well as informative. They have told me that many people that could not attend have asked for another program from this presenter. They are looking at a possible second program in the near future. Keep checking and we will keep you informed. The historical group has a program scheduled for September 19th at 2 pm here, with Phil Naud on the CCC, their camps and work programs in Iosco County. Please mark your calendars for this date. Phil is a known scholar on the CCC and their roles and impacts in northern Michigan.Consider a membership at the Community Center and Eagle Point Plaza. You can come and enjoy pickleball at any time, yoga, cardio drumming, fitness training, walking or some more intense TOWANDA. Whatever your need we probably have some form of activity to assist you. So stop in and see Roma about a membership. We would love to see you. When you’re here stop in on Tuesdays to the Plainfield Township Historical Museum. They have great displays of our community throughout history and how our members lived long ago. The members do a great job preserving and showcasing our heritage. As always if you ever have any questions, comments or concerns regarding our community please contact me. I am in the office Monday – Friday 7:30 – 4:00 at 989-728-2811 or my cell at 989-984-7073 or by email supervisor@plainfieldtwpmi.com. Fred Lewis – Supervisor Plainfield Township ... See MoreSee Less

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SUPERVISORS CORNER I hope all is well with you and your families after the spring floods and winter iceing, we have had a very precarious start to 2026. But we have survived and now look forward to spring and all the new growth and the healing of the trees and ground as the waters recede and the new flowers bloom. It all goes on as before with, possibly, some minor changes. We will adapt and proceed as we have to with the changes that result. Fix what got broken and replant what may have been lost. It will all come back, some just a little different than before. It is all about change, whether we want it or not, it will always happen.Speaking of change, we will again be experiencing some of this ourselves. About mid-summer, to the best of my understanding of the project schedule, MDOT will be replacing the stop light downtown. They will be removing the existing lights and installing new poles and cross-arm lights that face each lane. It will take a couple of weeks and will cause disruptions in the downtown area, so be aware and pass this on to others in the community so that they are aware also and can plan accordingly. MDOT will actually be performing this change-out at four others intersections in the county through the summer and early fall.We have met with Spectrum and the district library regarding the move and they are shooting for the middle of June to have their fiber installed and ready to go. We will wait until that work is complete before we start the packing and move operation. We are looking for volunteers to help with the book packing and unpacking. We will move the shelving since we installed it years ago, as well as the desks and hutch. If you are interested in helping please contact our office or call Cheryl at the library. We will contact any volunteers with a proposed date and time as our plans become firmer. The same is the case with the historical museum which will move later in the summer or early in the fall. Depending on the weather and prepping the new location for their move.You may have noticed that we had to remove some trees in the downtown due to sight line problems. The trees had become a viewing obstruction to trucks coming from the east at the intersection and also were a concern with the new stoplight configuration. We plan to add a bench and planter at one location and have the stumps ground at all locations.The garden club has commissioned a sculpture by a local artist for the gazebo area. We hope to have it installed by this summer. They are raising funds themselves for this as they want it to be from the community to the community. You can contact them by calling Bev Mason at 989-305-8823.I want to thank the historical commission for their wonderful program on the Edmund Fitzgerald that was held on April 16. We had over 70 people from all over the state attend the program and the speaker was entertaining as well as informative. They have told me that many people that could not attend have asked for another program from this presenter. They are looking at a possible second program in the near future. Keep checking and we will keep you informed. The historical group has a program scheduled for September 19th at 2 pm here, with Phil Naud on the CCC, their camps and work programs in Iosco County. Please mark your calendars for this date. Phil is a known scholar on the CCC and their roles and impacts in northern Michigan.Consider a membership at the Community Center and Eagle Point Plaza. You can come and enjoy pickleball at any time, yoga, cardio drumming, fitness training, walking or some more intense TOWANDA. Whatever your need we probably have some form of activity to assist you. So stop in and see Roma about a membership. We would love to see you. When you’re here stop in on Tuesdays to the Plainfield Township Historical Museum. They have great displays of our community throughout history and how our members lived long ago. The members do a great job preserving and showcasing our heritage. As always if you ever have any questions, comments or concerns regarding our community please contact me. I am in the office Monday – Friday 7:30 – 4:00 at 989-728-2811 or my cell at 989-984-7073 or by email supervisor@plainfieldtwpmi.com. Fred Lewis – Supervisor Plainfield Township ... See MoreSee Less

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