Regular Board Meeting October 15th, 2025

November 25, 2025Plainfield Township Minutes

Regular Board Meeting
Plainfield Township
Eagle Pointe Plaza
October 15th, 2025

Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis at 6:30 pm., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to accept the agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Public Comment: Two people spoke

Board Comments: Lewis reminded the board that the County will be holding their Master Plan meeting here at Eagle Pointe on October 29th from 4-7. The state new budget with no sales tax on gasoline will affect our Revenue Sharing.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to accept the minutes from September 17th, 2025. All ayes. Motion carried.

Financial Report: Presented by Bassi

Budget Report and Amendment: Motion by Kocher supported by Morel to approve the Budget Amendment as follows: Roll call vote: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried .
BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBER APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT BUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE) NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
101000696 FUND BAL 153407 +7518 160925
101276970 CEM CAP OUTLAY 8950 +4561 13511
101265970 HALL CAP OUTLAY 11327 +2957 14274

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

GENERAL FUND:58669-58676 AND 586778-586785 AND
58686-58719 AND E CHECK #958699
FIRE FUND: 7529-7550
ROAD FUND:
LIBRARY FUND: 1905-1909
BUILDING: 2425 AND 2433-2439
WASTE SITE: 2823-3833
SEWER: 3186-3192
TAX ACCOUNT: 4628-4635
LITTLE LONG: 9421054
W LONDO LAKE:
LOON LAKE 8441061-8441063
CHAIN LAKE
LONG LAKE- 8451086
BASS:
JOSE LAKE:
INDIAN LAKE: 8481034

Land Division Seminar info: Lewis attended a seminar on Land Division. He is working on a Land Division Ordinance for a later date.

Garden Club Gazebo Update: The Garden Club is working on a fundraiser.

Library Move Update: Looking at sometime in November.

Waste Card additions to the roll: none

Senior Citizen Lease Renewal: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to renew the Senior Center Building Lease. Roll call vote: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried .

Resolution to adopt Iosco County Hazard Mitigation Plan: Motion by Lewis supported by Kocher to adopt the Iosco County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Roll call vote: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried .

Approve adding Melissa Beebe to Bank Accounts as Deputy Treasurer. Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to add Melissa Beebe to Bank Accounts as Deputy Treasurer.
Roll call vote: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried .

Approve Door and Siding for Cemetery Excavator Shed: Motion by Bassi supported by Morel to purchase Siding in the amount of $1250.00 and Door in the amount of $1317.00 from Home Depot for the Escavator Shed. Roll call vote: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried .

Committee-Department Reports: Historical is working on layout of Museum for their new site. Fire Department got a truck update.

Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:06 pm.

Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

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Regular Board MeetingPlainfield Township Eagle Pointe PlazaJune 17th, 2026Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Guests: 3Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the Agenda with the following additions. 11c) parking signs and 11d) Insurance renewal. All ayes: Motion carried. Public Comments: noneBoard Comments: noneApproval of Minutes: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve Minutes from Regular Meeting May 20th, 2026 and Special Meeting June 2nd, 2026. All ayes. Motion carried. Financial Report: Presented by Bassi.Budget Report: Presented by Lewis.Presentation of Bills: Motion by Morel supported by Kocher to pay the bills as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. GENERAL FUND: 59113-59167FIRE FUND: 7661-7669ROAD FUND: 1692LIBRARY FUND: 1930-1933BUILDING: 2480-2486WASTE SITE: 3890-3899SEWER: 3232-3235TAX ACCOUNT: 4690 LITTLE LONG: 1056W LONDO LAKE:1060LOON LAKE1066 CHAIN LAKE 1039LONG LAKE- 1090BASS: 1040 JOSE LAKE:1029Library-Historical Move Update: Fiber outside is done. Parking Lot-Driving Test: A company will be using our parking lot for driving lessons. Parking Signs: Lewis is ordering signs to make the parking lot up front a short term parking for library and township office business. and the east large parking lot will be for Community Center. Insurance approval: Our insurance is up for renewal on July 1st. TCA will get us our quotes and we will have to have a meeting before the 1st of July to approve.Grant and Hill Township Fire Contracts for 2026-27: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Grant and Hill Township Fire Contracts for 2026-27. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Parks and Rec County Grant purchase approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Lewis to approve the purchase that was presented to the County for the purchase of the 5 picnic tables, the fencing around the pickleball courts and the swingset in the amount of $23,510.00 and to adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Entrance Mats: Motion by Kocher supported by Lewis to approve the purchase of two entrance mats for the 2 front entrances at the Plaza. Roll call vote: Ayes: Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: Bassi. Motion carried. Data Center and BESS Moratorium: Motion by Reilly supported by Morel to approve the Resolution to impose a temporary moratorium on the issuance of permits for the erection or operation of Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within the Township. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Committee –Department Reports: Building Permits are Up. Motion by Lewis to adjourn at 7:05 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk ... See MoreSee Less

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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. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. New Fire Cadet: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Bailey Brooks as Fire Cadet. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. Fitness Center Equipment Purchase: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to purchase a new piece of equipment in the amount of $6500.00 and adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. Blade Buddy Purchase for Excavator: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to purchase a Blade for the Excavator in the amount of $2500.00 and adjust budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. Signs at both halls: Tabled til more info available. Resolution for Current Budget: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to approve Resolution to Amend the Budget for the 2026-27 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 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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