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August 19, 2020 Minutes

Plainfield Township Regular Meeting August 19th, 2020 Eagle Pointe Plaza

Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Present:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Guests: 2

Approval of Agenda:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to accepted agenda with following changes:  Old business add 4) Gravel Roads and New business 3) Waste site cameras.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Public Comments:  One person commented. 

Approval of Minutes:   Motion by Houthoofd supported by Allen to approve minutes from July 13th, 2020 Special Meeting, July 16th Special Meeting, July 20th, Regular Meeting, July 21st Special Meeting and July 22nd Special Meeting.  .  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Financial Report:  Presented by Bassi.

Budget Report:  Presented by Lewis.

Budget Amendment:  Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to accept the Resolution to amend the budget as follows:  101-000-664 Interest increase from $4120.00 to $7120.00 and 101-865-968 increase from $20000.00 to $20300.00.  .  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Final Amendment Report Approval:  Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to approve Final Budget Report.  .  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Presentation of  Bills:  Motion by Allen supported by Houthoofd to accept bills as presented.  .  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

General Fund:  55407-55493
Fire Fund:  6647-6665
Road Fund
Library:  1724-1727
Building:  2029-2034
Sewer:  2887-2892
Waste Site:  3346-3350
Tax Account:  4119-4124
W Londo Lake:  8431012
Loon Lake:  8441019
Chain Lake:  8461013
Indian Lake Improvement:  8481012
Long Lake:  8451026
Jose Lake:  8471011
Big Island Lake:  8491005

Drive Way and Parking Lot Coating:  Lewis will talk to school about splitting cost.

Gypsy Moth Resolution:  Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to direct the Supervisor and Assessing officer to prepare a special assessment roll based on the district descriptions shown herein listing each parcel to be assessed as follows: 

     All residential parcels that contain land and are assessed a value in Plainfield Township, Iosco County, Michigan.  Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural parcels are not included. Parcels are as designed parcel class code 401 in the current CAMA assessing system.

  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Gypsy Moth Resolution Amendment:  Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to amend the Gypsy Moth Resolution as follows with the addition of:  WHEREAS the Gypsy Moth SAD shall last for a term of three (3) years from its creation in the fall of 2020 through and inclusive of the fall 2023 at a cost of $40 per parcel for year (2020 Dec tax bill), $30(2021 Dec tax bill and year 3 (2022 Dec tax bill).  The actual amount to be billed in year 2 and 3 may be lower based on the yearly consultant report and recommendation.  Any proposed increase would require an additional public hearing process.  

.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Gypsy Moth Consultant Contract Approval:  Motion by Houthoof supported by Reilly to approve the Gypsy Moth Consultant Contract for the Gypsy Moth Study.  .  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Tire Trailer Policy at Waste Site:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to open the Tire Trailer to all Plainfield Township businesses with the understanding that the cost is $3.00 per tire, they unload and stack themselves and call for an appointment to do so which will be scheduled on a Tuesday or Thursday when the dump is closed. 

Gravel Roads:  Motion by Allen supported by Houthoofd to gravel the following :  Hottis Rd- North of Curtis Rd. Guy Savin has agreed to pay for 1/3 of this, Towerline rd – South of Curtis Rd to Hale Creek, and Lakeside Blvd. – West side of Loon Lake.  .  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

BOR Alterate:  Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to appoint Margy Holzheuer as Board of Review Alternate.  .  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Electric Vehicle Charging Station:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve a Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Plainfield Township. .  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Waste Site Cameras:  Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to order cameras to put up at Waste Site.  Sue will contact Charter about internet connection. .  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Board Comments:  Fire Dept had all graduate from the MFR Class.  Reilly commented she will be switching from Pontem Payroll which is being discontinued and going with Stephenson and Company to outsource Payroll at the end of the Year.  There will also be a Cemetery Committee meeting on September 8th, 2020.  Lewis mentioned for Board to consider a full time position at Fire Dept for secretarial position. 

Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to adjourn at 7:50 PM .  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  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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