Minutes of
Plainfield Township Planning and Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular meeting
May 14, 2025
- Called to order by Olmstead at 6:30p.m.
- Pledge of allegiance was said by all present.
- Roll Call:
a. Present: Houthoofd, Johnson, McDonell, Morel, Toth, Olmstead, Heal
b. Absent: - Guest: Patrick Ready, Zoning Administrator; NEMCOG representative, Phil Russo
- Approval of Agenda:
a. Motion by McDonell, and seconded by Toth Motion carried by voice, all ayes. - Approval of Minutes: Motion by Johnson, seconded by McDonell to approve the April 9,
2025 minutes. Motion carried by voice, all ayes. - Township board report: Requested computer for board members. Purchased a new
truck, new excavator so will not have to rent. New lights and mats for yoga room and
2nd phase for Jaws system. Road improvements were passed. - ZBA Report: Toth: no report
- Community comments or questions:
- New Business:
a. Plan review for 3547 Darton Road Storage Facility. Recently purchased, looking
at survey in two weeks and then will put in storage building. With additional
buildings in future. Fits zoning and use. Will bring new drawings next meeting.
b. Article 4 review for zoning manual, and map. Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 , 10. Zoning is
allowing dual use, need defined specific guidelines for zoning lines. A Committee
will meet to update the map. Article 4: completed table - Old Business:
a. Definitions: on going
b. Park Tour: in spring - General Discussion and Public Comments: Rental unit will come in next month after
purchase building. - Motion by McDonell, second Toth adjourn 8:45 Motion carried by voice, all ayes.