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Planning & Parks April 8th, 2026

Minutes of
Plainfield Township Planning and Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular meeting
April 8, 2026

  1. Called to order by McDonellat 6:30p.m.
  2. Pledge of allegiance was said by all present.
  3. Roll Call:
    a. Present: Toth,Thayer, McDonell, Olmstead, Morell, Johnson
    b. Absent: Heal
  4. Guest: Fred Lewis, supervisor; Heather from Nemcog, Patrickzoning enforcement
  5. Approval of Agenda:
    a. Motion by Johnson andseconded byMcDonellMotion carried byvoice, all ayes.
  6. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Toth, seconded byMcDonellto approve theMarch 25, 2026minutes. Motion carried by voice, all ayes.
  7. Township board report: Lewis: approved budget, update on Library move, no timeline yet. Met with school board on path. Easements on parcels, spoke to MTF about getting grants to put in when surveyed easements are recorded. Tree trimming downtown. Hunt brothers have contract for concrete for new stop light at Main street. Garden club is commissioned to make a large eagle, will be looking for donations. Eric Wiltse. Scorpion metal works on facebook. Adopted the assessing audit policy
  8. ZBA Report: Toth:no meeting
  9. Community comments or questions:none
  10. New Business:
    a. Long Lake Garage Condominium: Lewis updating on site Condominium information. Lots meet zoning requirements, site Condo, land division and subdivision are ways to divide property. Condo Act of 1978, common elements and a master deed, like an HOA agreement. By-laws are also required. Also need to see Grading and drainageplan(water retention pond) , roads. Passed out a list of requirements for condo master plans. With no water and sewer, the plan has to go to Health Department for approval. Has 3 garages already on property. Originally, said wells will be available. Floor drains are a concern. Will need to review when received.
  11. Old Business:
    a. Heather Runyan Nemcog Master Plan: Wrote background chapters. Reviewedand updated.
  12. General Discussion and Public Comments:
  13. Motion byJohnson, second Toth adjourn 7:40Motion carried by voice, all ayes.
  14. Next meeting May 13,2026 6:30pm

Minutes submitted by Cheryl McDonell
Approved: Date________________ _________________

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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Special Board MeetingPlainfield TownshipEagle Pointe PlazaJune 29th, 2026Meeting was called to order at 11:00 am by Supervisor Lewis.Roll call vote: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Absent: Morel TCA Insurance Renewal: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to accept TCA Insurance Proposal for the 2026-2027 year in the amount of $48,228.00. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Absent: Morel. Motion carried. Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 11:08 am.Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk ... See MoreSee Less
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Minutes ofPlainfield Township Planning and Parks and Recreation CommissionRegular meetingJuly 8, 20261. Called to order by McDonellat 6:30p.m.2. Pledge of allegiance was said by all present.3. Roll Call:a. Present: Toth, Thayer, McDonell, Morell, Johnson, Olmstead, Heal,b. Absent: 4. Guest: Patrick zoning enforcement: Nemcog reps5. Approval of Agenda: a. Motion by Johnson and seconded by McDonell Motion carried by voice, all ayes.6. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Johnson, seconded by McDonell to approve May 13, 2026minutes. Motion carried by voice, all ayes.7. Township board report: Morell: had a quick meeting, library moving8. ZBA Report: Toth: no meeting, maybe one upcoming 9. Community comments or questions: none10. New Business: a. none11. Old Business:a. Zoning ordinance review: Reviewed issues that need decisions. Most changes were minor that needed edits. Public hearing is the next step. Needs to be in paper next week for review for next meeting.. b. Master plan: Heather will be at next meeting, full draft of master plan will be emailed out in next day or so. Michigan scenic by-way, River road scenic by-way is part of township starts at Rollways, the pavilion is the last CCC building still standing. Corridor is looking for our support for preservation. c. If you are a member of Nemcog then we can get extra support. We have to pay a fee to use their services. 12. General Discussion and Public Comments: 13. Motion by Johnson, second Toth adjourn 7:50Motion carried by voice, all ayes.14. Next meeting August 12,2026 6:30pmMinutes submitted by Cheryl McDonellApproved: Date________________ _____________________________ ... See MoreSee Less
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Synopsis of Meeting MinutesPlainfield Township Board of TrusteesJune 17th, 2026Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis5 members present 3 guests Items approved: 1) Agenda with additions2) Minutes from Regular Meeting May 20th, 2026 and Special Meeting June 2, 20263) Bills to be paid 4) 2026-27 Fire Contracts with Grant and Hill Townships5) Parks and Rec Purchases with Budget amendment6) Purchase of 2 Front Entrance Aluminum Mats in the amount of 2289.007) Data Center and Bess Moratrium Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pmPrepared by Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk Copies of meeting are available upon request from the Township Clerk. Office hours at 9 am to 4 pm Monday thru Thursday and Friday 9-1 ... See MoreSee Less
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Elected Officials

Supervisor –  Fred Lewis
Clerk –  Sue Reilly
Treasurer – Roma J. Bassi
Trustee – Rick Morel
Trustee – Kim Kocher

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