Regular Board Meeting
Plainfield Township
Eagle Pointe Plaza
January 15th, 2024
Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Allen, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Absent: Morel Guests: 6
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to approve Agenda as presented with the following additions: Old Business: add 2b) Lot split
All ayes. Morel absent. Motion carried.
Public Comments: One person spoke
Board Comments: Bassi commented on how nice the new lights in the middle hall showcase look.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Minutes from Regular Meeting December 18th, 2024 All ayes. Morel absent. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Presented by Bassi
Budget Report: Presented by Lewis
Budget Amendment: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve the Budget Amendment as follows:
| BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBER | APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT | BUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE) | NEW BUDGET AMOUNT |
| 101209802 ASSESSING FEES | 72000 | +7442 | 79442 |
| 101751970 PARKS CAPITAL | 63000 | -10500 | 52500 |
| 101448920 ELECTRICITY | 15000 | +4500 | 19500 |
| 596529970 CAPITAL OUTLAY | 1260 | +25000 | 26260 |
| 596000696 FUND BALANCE | 0 | +25000 | 25000 |
Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Presentation of Bills: Motion by Kocher supported by Lewis to pay the bills as presented.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND: 58229-58268
FIRE FUND: 7394-7403
ROAD FUND:
LIBRARY FUND: 1879-1882
BUILDING: 92371-92372
WASTE SITE: 3747-3756
SEWER: 3138-3141
TAX ACCOUNT: 4562-4569 AND 9004480
Waste Site Update: Gate very close to completion
2025 Budget Discussion:
Projects-Department Needs and Wages
A few things the board agrees with possibly accomplishing this fiscal year
Outside Pickleball courts
Yoga Room flooring upgrade
New all purpose machine in fitness room
Road behind fire hall needs wrapped
New trails at Loon Lake Park
Planter out in front of Eagle Pointe Plaza
New Township Truck
Already budgeted in is the new software from BS&A and new firetruck.
Bassi may need new Quick Books software.
Lewis presented the 4% Cost of Living wages for all employees and also presented a requested wage increase for the new fiscal year. The board will review his request. No discussion was had on this subject.
Waste Card Roll additions: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to add the following parcels to the Waste SAD:
#073-G30-000-038-00 and #073-R10-000-003-00
Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Lot Split: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to approve a lot split for Patrick Brown. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Dissolve Big Island Lake SAD and Refund Remaining: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher that in accordance with MCL 41.732, the Big Island Lake Special Assessment District for lake improvement is hereby dissolved and the remaining funds of $3,226.46 shall be refunded to the SAD parcel owners of record as of January 15, 2025 in the same manner as they were assessed and collected. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Add Brandon and Ruthie Stone to Fire Department: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to add Brandon and Ruthie Stone to Fire Department-both are Medical and Firefighter certified. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.
New Township Truck Purchase: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford 4×4 with plow in the amount of $57,776.00 delivered and sell the old truck by taking competitive bids. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Lewis presented a quote by a Launch Media Program to oversee our Social Media starting with the Red Level at $99 a month. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Committee/Department Reports: none
Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:21. All ayes. Motion carried.
Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk