February 17, 2021 Minutes

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Plainfield Township Regular Meeting Eagle Pointe Plaza Wednesday, February 17^th, 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 20^th 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 NUMBER	APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT	BUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)	NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
206000528 FR HAZARD	0	+18000	18000
101000574 Shared Rev.	325000	+10000	335000
101299802 Auditor	9270	+1230	10500
101751970 Parks Capital	5000	+4000	9000
101751956 Parks Misc	1000	+1000	2000
842000672 LLLK Weed SAD	28000	-14000	14000
842000696 LLLK Weed SAD Fund Bal	0	+14000	14000
596000672 Waste SAD	235000	+12500	247500
596529811 Waste Haul Fees	185400	+12500	197900
841000672 Bass Weed SAD	5372.48	+627.52	6000
841299727 Bass Weed Off.Supl	401.60	+248.40	650
841299801 Bass Weed Prof Svs	4476.48	+379.12	4855.60
844000672 Loon Weed SAD	28840	+1960	30800
BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBER	APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT	BUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)	NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
844299801 Loon Weed ProfSvs	27264.10	+1960	29224.10
845000672 Long SAD	27500	+875	28375
845299801 Long Weed Prof Svs	24398.40	+875	25273.4
846000672 Chain SAD	8500	+250	8750
846299801 ChainWeed ProfSvs	7377.30	+250	7627.30
847000672 Jose SAD	15000	-15000	0
847000696 Jose Fund Bal	0	+15000	15000
848000672 Indian SAD	13500	-13500	0
848000696 Indian Fund Bal	0	13500	13500
849000672 BgIsl SAD	5175	-450	4725
849299801 BgIsl Weed Prof Svs	4860	-450	4410
101265930 Hall Rep & Maint	29000	+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 4^th: Motion by Lewis supported by Houthoofd to approve contract with Wolverine Fireworks for Saturday, July 3^rd 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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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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Regular Board MeetingPlainfield TownshipEagle Pointe PlazaMarch 18th, 2026Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly 5 GuestsApproval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to accept Agenda as presented with the following changes: Old Business c) Increase BOR and ZBA to $50 and New Business c) Proclamation for Week of the Young Child. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Comment: Representatives from the Coats For Kids spoke. Board Comments: noneApproval of Minutes: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve Minutes from February 18th, 2026 Regular Meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. Financial Report: Presented by Bassi.Budget Report: Presented by Lewis. He will bring Budget Amendments for the final month of the budget next month. 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:58943-58985 and 58956,58957and online payments #958952 and 9958953- voided 58650 from 09/16/25FIRE FUND: 7613-7627 ROAD FUND: 1690LIBRARY FUND: 1924-1925BUILDING:2466-2468WASTE SITE: 3867-3871SEWER: 3214-3218TAX ACCOUNT: 4666-4680 and WD #1 thru #4LITTLE LONG: W LONDO LAKE:LOON LAKE CHAIN LAKE LONG LAKE- BASS: JOSE LAKE:INDIAN LAKE: Open 2026-2027 Budget Hearing: Budget Hearing opened at 7:02 pm. Public Comments: none.Close 2026-2027 Budget Hearing: Budget Hearing closed at 7:15 pm.General Appropriations Act: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to Adopt General Appropriations Act for the 2026-2027 Budget. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.2026 Road Work: Lewis presented to the Board a list of Roadwork to be looked at for the 2026-2027 Budget Year. 2026 BCBS Rates: Presented by Lewis. 2026 BOR Update: Presented by Lewis. 2026 Wages for Employees: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve the following wages for Full Time Employees. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried Ready: $18.75 hrShellenbarger: $21.00 hrTyler: $18.40 hrRobichaud: $15.00Parks and Rec Grant: Lewis asked if the Board would be interested in looking into putting in for a tractor for the Bike Path seeing you can now purchase equipment for that grant. Ausable may be interested in partnering with us on this purchase. Lewis will get more info. First Reading of Ordinance #3: Presented by Lewis.Renew Daves Computer Service Agreement: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to renew Daves Computer Service Agreement in the amount of $2600.00. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.ZBA and BOR Wages: Motion by Lewis supported by Kocher to raise Board of Review Meetings to $50 a meeting for ½ day and ZBA meeting to $50 a meeting. This rate will be retroactive back to 03/01/2026. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Adopt Assessing Audit Policy: Motion by Lewis supported by Reilly to adopt The Assessing Audit Policy. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.New Postage Machine Lease: Motion by Lewis supported by Kocher to approve Lease of the New Postage Machine in the amount of $899.67 per quarter. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Week of the Young Child Proclamation: Motion by Kocher supported by Reilly to support the Proclamation of the Week of the Young Child. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Committee-Dept Reports: Historical still promoting the Presentation on the Edmund Fitzgerald in April. Motion by Lewis to adjourn at 7:55 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk ... See MoreSee Less

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