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May 2020 Minutes

Plainfield Township
Regular Meeting
Eagle Pointe Plaza
Wednesday, May 20th, 2020

Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm via Zoom -Meeting ID 88921876394 by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Allen, Bassi, Lewis, Reilly, Houthoofd (Late) Guests: 1

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly with following changes : under New Business #4: Approve Lagoon Well Monitors. All Ayes: Houthoofd absent.

Public Comment: none

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to approve minutes from April 15th; 2020-Regular Meeting via zoom. All Ayes Houthoofd absent.

Financial Report: Presented by Bassi

Budget Report: Presented by Lewis. (Roger has joined meeting): Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to make the following Budget adjustments: 101-253-730 Postage increase from $5120.00 to $7120.00 / 101-000-696 Fund Balance increase from $50000.00 to $52000.00 / 101-852-716 Health Insurance increase from $83945.00 to $93945.98 / 101-751-801 Loon Lake Park decrease from $98137.35 to $88137.35.
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. Reilly notes that the checks are dated for May 19th due to the fact she did not change date during check printing. They will be not be sent out until after approval. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried.

General Fund: 55252-55307
Fire Fund: 6611-6615 and 6617-6623
Library 1713-1718
Building: 2013-2017
Sewer: 2864-2870
Waste Site: 3326-3331
Long Lake: 845022

Chimney Removal at Resource: Lewis explained the need to remove chimney at resource center due to leaking. He will get estimates.

July 4th Fireworks: Waiting to hear from Wolverine to see if they are still setting them off due to the Covid19 executive order.

2020-2021 Budget Discussion: Lewis explained changes to the budget due to Revenue Sharing possibly being cut.
Noted: Bassi asked Lewis if the cut to Community Center will be changing the hours and Lewis said the hours would not change.

Kokosing Road Shoulder Grant: Lewis presented the board with a letter stating that Plainfield Township will be receiving a $30000.00 Grant for widening Kokosing Road Shoulders to accommodate Bike Path. Lewis will talk to Road Commission to confirm a price and go from there.

Additional Road Work Approval: Motion by Allen supported by Reilly to approve additional Road work for Lois Street, Timber Trail and Forest Lane. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried.

Crack Sealing Approval at Eagle Pointe Plaza: Motion by Reilly supported by Allen to approve crack sealing at Eagle Pointe Plaza. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried.

Green House Site Approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Houthoofd to approve Site plan approval for Green House for Todd and Monique Trevarrow. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried.

Approve 800 MHZ Page Purchase for Fire Department: Motion by Houthoofd supported by Allen to approve purchase of 800 MHZ for Fire Department for $$11275.00.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried.
Note: Check written on 05/19/2020 but did not get sent until approved.

Approve Lakeside Heights Sub Outlet: Motion by Reilly supported by Houthoofd to approve Lakeside Heights Sub Outlet-1 split above allowable number for sublots. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried

Planning Commision appointment: Motion by Bassi supported by Houthoofd to appoint Don McDonnel to Planning Commission. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried

Personnel Property Waiver: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to waive Personnel Property Tax for 2019 for Harrys Coney Island, and listing as uncollectable. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried

Lagoon monitoring weel: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to Contract with Webb Well Drilling to replace Lagoon Monitoring Wells not to exceed $5000.00. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried

Board Comments: Roger asked about last months agenda item on Rental Rates for Community Center. It was to be carried over to May, but due to Stay at Home we will table until it is lifted.

Clerk will be contacting Stephenson about Payroll due to Pontem eliminating their payroll software.

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

Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

Regular Board MeetingPlainfield Township Eagle Pointe PlazaJune 17th, 2026Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Guests: 3Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the Agenda with the following additions. 11c) parking signs and 11d) Insurance renewal. All ayes: Motion carried. Public Comments: noneBoard Comments: noneApproval of Minutes: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve Minutes from Regular Meeting May 20th, 2026 and Special Meeting June 2nd, 2026. All ayes. Motion carried. Financial Report: Presented by Bassi.Budget Report: Presented by Lewis.Presentation of Bills: Motion by Morel supported by Kocher to pay the bills as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. GENERAL FUND: 59113-59167FIRE FUND: 7661-7669ROAD FUND: 1692LIBRARY FUND: 1930-1933BUILDING: 2480-2486WASTE SITE: 3890-3899SEWER: 3232-3235TAX ACCOUNT: 4690 LITTLE LONG: 1056W LONDO LAKE:1060LOON LAKE1066 CHAIN LAKE 1039LONG LAKE- 1090BASS: 1040 JOSE LAKE:1029Library-Historical Move Update: Fiber outside is done. Parking Lot-Driving Test: A company will be using our parking lot for driving lessons. Parking Signs: Lewis is ordering signs to make the parking lot up front a short term parking for library and township office business. and the east large parking lot will be for Community Center. Insurance approval: Our insurance is up for renewal on July 1st. TCA will get us our quotes and we will have to have a meeting before the 1st of July to approve.Grant and Hill Township Fire Contracts for 2026-27: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Grant and Hill Township Fire Contracts for 2026-27. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Parks and Rec County Grant purchase approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Lewis to approve the purchase that was presented to the County for the purchase of the 5 picnic tables, the fencing around the pickleball courts and the swingset in the amount of $23,510.00 and to adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Entrance Mats: Motion by Kocher supported by Lewis to approve the purchase of two entrance mats for the 2 front entrances at the Plaza. Roll call vote: Ayes: Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: Bassi. Motion carried. Data Center and BESS Moratorium: Motion by Reilly supported by Morel to approve the Resolution to impose a temporary moratorium on the issuance of permits for the erection or operation of Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within the Township. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Committee –Department Reports: Building Permits are Up. Motion by Lewis to adjourn at 7:05 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk ... See MoreSee Less
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Special Board MeetingPlainfield TownshipEagle Pointe PlazaJune 29th, 2026Meeting was called to order at 11:00 am by Supervisor Lewis.Roll call vote: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Absent: Morel TCA Insurance Renewal: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to accept TCA Insurance Proposal for the 2026-2027 year in the amount of $48,228.00. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Absent: Morel. Motion carried. Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 11:08 am.Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk ... See MoreSee Less
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Minutes ofPlainfield Township Planning and Parks and Recreation CommissionRegular meetingJuly 8, 20261. Called to order by McDonellat 6:30p.m.2. Pledge of allegiance was said by all present.3. Roll Call:a. Present: Toth, Thayer, McDonell, Morell, Johnson, Olmstead, Heal,b. Absent: 4. Guest: Patrick zoning enforcement: Nemcog reps5. Approval of Agenda: a. Motion by Johnson and seconded by McDonell Motion carried by voice, all ayes.6. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Johnson, seconded by McDonell to approve May 13, 2026minutes. Motion carried by voice, all ayes.7. Township board report: Morell: had a quick meeting, library moving8. ZBA Report: Toth: no meeting, maybe one upcoming 9. Community comments or questions: none10. New Business: a. none11. Old Business:a. Zoning ordinance review: Reviewed issues that need decisions. Most changes were minor that needed edits. Public hearing is the next step. Needs to be in paper next week for review for next meeting.. b. Master plan: Heather will be at next meeting, full draft of master plan will be emailed out in next day or so. Michigan scenic by-way, River road scenic by-way is part of township starts at Rollways, the pavilion is the last CCC building still standing. Corridor is looking for our support for preservation. c. If you are a member of Nemcog then we can get extra support. We have to pay a fee to use their services. 12. General Discussion and Public Comments: 13. Motion by Johnson, second Toth adjourn 7:50Motion carried by voice, all ayes.14. Next meeting August 12,2026 6:30pmMinutes submitted by Cheryl McDonellApproved: Date________________ _____________________________ ... See MoreSee Less
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Synopsis of Meeting MinutesPlainfield Township Board of TrusteesJune 17th, 2026Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis5 members present 3 guests Items approved: 1) Agenda with additions2) Minutes from Regular Meeting May 20th, 2026 and Special Meeting June 2, 20263) Bills to be paid 4) 2026-27 Fire Contracts with Grant and Hill Townships5) Parks and Rec Purchases with Budget amendment6) Purchase of 2 Front Entrance Aluminum Mats in the amount of 2289.007) Data Center and Bess Moratrium Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pmPrepared by Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk Copies of meeting are available upon request from the Township Clerk. Office hours at 9 am to 4 pm Monday thru Thursday and Friday 9-1 ... See MoreSee Less
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Elected Officials

Supervisor –  Fred Lewis
Clerk –  Sue Reilly
Treasurer – Roma J. Bassi
Trustee – Rick Morel
Trustee – Kim Kocher

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