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February 17, 2021 Minutes

Plainfield Township Regular Meeting Eagle Pointe Plaza Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
Present:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Guests: 1

Approval of Agenda:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve the agenda as presented.  All Ayes:  Motion approved.

Public Comments:  none

Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Houthoofd supported by Allen to approve minutes from Wednesday, January 20th regular meeting.  All Ayes.  Motion approved. 

Financial Report:  Presented by Bassi

Budget Report :  Presented by Lewis

Budget Amendments:  Motion by Reilly supported by Houthoofd to make the following budget amendments:  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBERAPPROVED BUDGET AMOUNTBUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
 206000528 FR HAZARD0+18000 18000 
 101000574 Shared Rev.325000+10000 335000 
 101299802 Auditor9270+1230 10500
 101751970 Parks Capital5000+4000 9000
 101751956 Parks Misc1000+1000 2000 
 842000672 LLLK Weed SAD28000-14000 14000 
 842000696 LLLK Weed SAD Fund Bal0+14000 14000 
 596000672 Waste SAD235000+12500 247500 
 596529811 Waste Haul Fees185400+12500 197900 
 841000672 Bass Weed SAD5372.48+627.52 6000 
 841299727 Bass Weed Off.Supl401.60+248.40 650 
 841299801 Bass Weed Prof Svs4476.48+379.12 4855.60 
 844000672 Loon Weed SAD28840+1960 30800 
BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBERAPPROVED BUDGET AMOUNTBUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
 844299801 Loon Weed  ProfSvs27264.10+1960 29224.10 
 845000672 Long SAD27500 +87528375 
 845299801 Long Weed Prof Svs24398.40+875 25273.4 
 846000672 Chain SAD8500+250 8750 
 846299801 ChainWeed ProfSvs7377.30 +2507627.30 
 847000672 Jose SAD15000-15000 
 847000696 Jose Fund Bal0+15000 15000 
 848000672 Indian SAD13500-13500 
 848000696 Indian Fund Bal013500 13500 
 849000672 BgIsl SAD5175-450  4725
 849299801 BgIsl Weed Prof Svs4860-450 4410 
 101265930 Hall Rep & Maint29000+5720 34720 
    

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

GENERAL FUND 55766-55801
FIRE FUND 111 AND 6730-6741
GYPSY MOTH FUND: 2
ROAD FUND 1623
LIBRARY:  1747-1749
BUILDING:  2068-2072
SEWER: 2914-2916
WASTE SITE: 3390-3393
TAX ACCOUNT: 4172-4181 AND 9003984-9003985
LITTLE LONG:842017
W LONDO LAKE:643018
LOON LAKE 8441024
CHAIN LAKE:8461017
INDIAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT:
BASS: 8411014
LONG LAKE
JOSE LAKE:
BIG ISLAND LAKE:8491007

Pavilion Removal:  Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to have Wilson Trucking tear the pavilion behind the Rec Center.down for the amount of $2500.00.  Roll call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none. Motion carried. 

Township Email Database:  Dave working on getting this set up.

Firehall Driveway Location/Smokey Bear Sign:  We will be getting with MDOT on their sidewalk expansion to have firehall driveway location moved so it is across from building doors and we will be moving Smokey Bear sign, possibly to north of town by Welcome to Hale Sign.

Park Tree Removal:  Dave Rasch will be removing a tree on the Bike Path and we will be getting a hold of Shellenbarger Tree Service to remove tree at Loon Lake Park. 

Covid Vaccination Center update:  Still waiting to hear from Health Department whether they will be using Eagle Pointe for Covid Vacanations.

Address Sign Program Building update:  Patrick Ready will like to start a program that will give those that apply for a new building permit a green sign with the white numbers on it to that resident. 

2021 Road Work:  Presented by Lewis.  Esmond to Curtis, Putnam to Webb-Hillsdale, Lakeside to Long Lake Road to Kokosing, and Towerline gravel, (Curtis to Galion).

Auditor Contract Amendment:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to amend the payment of 9490.00 that was approved to pay the auditor for 2020 audit and now pay 10485.00. The additional amount added due to a new form that the auditor had to file. Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Daves Computer Contract:  Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to renew  Daves Conputer Contract for 2021.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Historical Commission Resignation:  Motion by Reilly supported by Allen to accept Margy Holzheuers resignation as Vice Chair on the Historical Commission.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried. The Board thanks her for her many years of service. 

Fireworks for July 4thMotion by Lewis supported by Houthoofd to approve contract with Wolverine Fireworks for Saturday, July 3rd in the amount OF $10000.00.   Fire Dept are not sure on their donation but the Show will not exceed $10000.00. 

Board of Review Resolution:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve Resolution to allow Local Residents to protest in writing.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Gypsy Moth Application Contract Approval: Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to approve the contract with Hamilton Helicopters for the Gypsy Moth spraying.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Board Comments:  Reilly said she will be looking into cemetery software. 

Motion to adjourn by Bassi.  All Ayes.  Motion carried. Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

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Regular Board Meeting Plainfield TownshipEagle Pointe PlazaMay 20th, 2026Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Guests: 10Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the Agenda as presented with additions. 11a(e) County Commissioner and 12e) Firework approval. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Comment: One person spokeBoard Comments: noneApproval of Minutes: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to approve Minutes from Regular Meeting April 15th, 2026. All ayes. Motion carried. Financial Report: Presented by BassiBudget Report: Presented by LewisBudget Amendment: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve the Resolution for the following Final Budget Amendment for the 2025-26 Budget. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBER APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT BUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE) NEW BUDGET AMOUNT 101101702 Salaries 12000 +450 12450 101265705 Wages 25000 +2100 27100 1012656920 Elect 25114 +3500 28614 101265922 Heat 25000 +2500 27500 101265970 Capital Hall 14284 +900 15184 101751970 Capital Parks 90000 -15000 75000 101299801 Prof. Svc. 20000 +2500 22500 Presentation of Bills: Motion by Kocher supported by Morel to pay the bills as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. GENERAL FUND: 59050-59110FIRE FUND: 7646-7660ROAD FUND: 1691LIBRARY FUND: 1929BUILDING: 2475-2479WASTE SITE: 3881- 3889SEWER: 3225-3231TAX ACCOUNT: 4684-4689 AND W6LITTLE LONG: W LONDO LAKE:LOON LAKE CHAIN LAKE LONG LAKE- BASS: JOSE LAKE:INDIAN LAKECounty Commissioner: Charlie Finley spoke. Library-Historical Move Update: The fiber will be in by June 16th. Additional Tree Cutting: The tree across from Alan Baker is heaving the sidewalk and needs to be removed. School Path Survey Meeting Update: Prints are being drawn up.2026 Road Work Approval: Motion by Kocher supported by Bassi to approve the Road work for 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. ROAD LOCATION WORK COST1 Cedar Road from Chain Lk Rd to Cedar Dr gravel $21,252.00 Y2 Front St from Long Lk Rd to Bliss Ln. RAP $12,328.00 Y3 Hale Rd from Wickert Rd to M-65 RAP $14,168.00 Y4 Long Lk boat launch access from Kokosing to the T RAP $8,360.00 Y5 Mill Station Rd from Ora Lk to Esmomd RAP $58,451.00 Y6 Sherwood Dr from Avalon to Long Lake Rd RAP $65,565.00 Y7 Towerline Rd From Curtis to Esmond OVERLAY $76,180.00 Y8 Webb Rd from Towerline to Chippewa Trl RAP $127,181.00 Y910 TOTAL #1 - #7 $256,304.00TOTAL ALL $383,485.00BUDGETED $281,000.00Fund Equity $65,000.00Available for 2026 $346,000.002026 ROAD WORKWaste Cards: Motion by Lewis supported by Kocher to allow the Treasurer to make immediate additions to the Waste Roll. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. Historical Fair Booth approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to Rent a booth at the fair for Historical Society in the amount of $500. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. Parks and Rec Update and Purchases with Budget Adjustment: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve Reilly to take the Proposal to the Iosco County Parks and Rec for the purchase of picnic tables, fencing for pickleball court and swingset. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. Firework Approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to raise the Firework Contract to $15,000 with Wolverine Fireworks and adjust the Budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. Long Lake Garage Condominiums Site Plans: Motion by Morel supported by Lewis to approve the Long Lake Garage Condo Site Plans: Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. Request to Increase Goodar Fire Rate: Motion by Lewis supported by Kocher to increase the Fire Contract with Goodar Township Fire Department from $8000 to $10,000. 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Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBER APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT BUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE) NEW BUDGET AMOUNT 101751930P&R Rep&Maint. * 6000 +7100 13100 101299968 Fireworks * 11000 101805970 CC Capital * 1289 101265739 Farmers Mkt 500 +1000 1500 101000694 Misc Revenue 10000 +1000 11000 101276970 Cem Capital* 5000 +2500 7500 101000696 Fund Equity 80000 Committee-Department Reports: Fire Department says Academy has finished up. Losing a Cadet due to family moving. Planning Commission almost finished with Zoning book. Building Department says Building Permits are up. Motion by Lewis to adjourn at 7:18 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk ... 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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