Regular Board Meeting January 15th, 2024

March 25, 2025Plainfield Township Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Plainfield Township

Eagle Pointe Plaza

January 15^th, 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 18^th, 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

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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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