Regular Board Meeting January 21st, 2026

February 20, 2026Plainfield Township Minutes

Regular Board Meeting
Plainfield Township
Eagle Pointe Plaza
January 21st, 2026

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

Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly 4 Guests

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to accept the Agenda as presented with the following addition:
13.c} Planning Commission addition-Bruce Thayer.
All ayes. Motion carried.

Public Comment: none

Board Comment: IRESA wanted to put a video in building for advertising. Board felt too much controversy with that.

Minutes from December 17th, 2025: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to approve Regular Meeting Minutes from December 17th, 2025. 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:58840-58888 AND #251231 ONLINE PAYMENT
FIRE FUND: 7572-7591 AND #75 ONLINE PAYMENT
ROAD FUND: 1689
LIBRARY FUND: 1915-1918
BUILDING: 2457-2461
WASTE SITE:3848-3854
SEWER: 3205-3209
TAX ACCOUNT: 4648-4665
LITTLE LONG: 1055
W LONDO LAKE:1059
LOON LAKE 1064
CHAIN LAKE 1038
LONG LAKE- 1087
BASS:
JOSE LAKE:1028
INDIAN LAKE:

Library Move Update: Contract has been signed for the fiber internet and we will now be on the schedule.

Drinking Fountains: Have been installed and will be coming back to set chiller and electric needs to be run.

Walking Path from School: Fred will be meeting with them again next week.

County GIS: County going forward with the contract

Sheriff Letter: Letter being sent to Sheriffs Dept canceling our contract for summer coverage.

Budget Discussion: Lewis says Revenue Sharing may be down.

Projects: School Path, Picnic tables, and more parking at RCC.

Department Needs: none at this time

Wages: Lewis wants board to think about wage increases for 2026

Equipment: Well control system for EPP

County Agreement for Election Services: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to approve the County agreement for Early Voting Services.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Support for Recycling Grant Application: Motion by Lewis supported by Morel to send Support Letter for Recycling Grant Application. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Roger Houthoofd resignation from Parks and Rec/Planning Commission: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to accept Roger Houthoofd’s Resignation from Planning Commission/ Parks and Rec. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Parks and Trail Maps: Lewis will look into prices for Trail Maps for Iosco and Plainfield to be put up in our Township Park and Kokosing Road Bike Trail Entrance.

Bruce Thayer to Parks and Rec/ Planning Commission: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to approve Bruce Thayer to Parks and Rec/ Planning Commission. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Committee-Dept Reports: Historical Commission is having a program on April 16th, 2026 on the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:14 pm.

Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

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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. 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