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Regular Board Meeting April 15th, 2026

Regular Board Meeting Plainfield Township Eagle Pointe Plaza

April 15, 2026

Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly                                          9 Guests

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the Agenda as presented.

Public Comments: none

Board Comments:  Lewis commented  that the Survey is out for Child Care Needs Assessment. He also stated that The State Tax Commission has picked us for 2026 Assessment Roll Audit.  Lewis is meeting with School on Thursday along with the surveyor for the path.

Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Lewis supported by Reilly to approve Minutes from March 18th, 2026 Regular Meeting with the following changes:  The ZBA and BOR wage increase was to be retroactive back to March 1st, 2026. All ayes.  Motion carried.

Financial Report:  Presented by Bassi.

Budget Report:  Presented by Lewis. He will bring final Budget Adjustments to the board in May.

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.

Budget Reports 2025-2026:  Presented by Lewis.

Budget Reports 2026-2027:  Presented by Lewis.

GENERAL FUND: 58986-59049

FIRE FUND: 7629-7645

ROAD FUND:

LIBRARY FUND:  1926-1928

BUILDING: 2469-2474

WASTE SITE: 3872-3880

SEWER: 3219-3224

TAX ACCOUNT:  4681-4683 AND #W5

LITTLE LONG:

W LONDO LAKE:

LOON LAKE 

CHAIN LAKE

LONG LAKE- 1088-1089

BASS: 

JOSE LAKE:

INDIAN LAKE: 

Library/Historical Move:  Looking at June for move.  The fibers will be going in on June 19th.

Fudiciary on the gazebo sculpture donations:  Roma agreed to take in donations for the Garden Club for the Eagle Sculpture. 

Waste Site ISP Changeover/Camera Changeout:  We have changed our internet system from Bright Speed to Harrington Solutions.  Cameras are ordered to replace old ones.

Downtown Tree Removal: Select trees have been removed and some have been trimmed.  Lewis would like one more tree removed by Allan Bakers seeing it is heaving the sidewalk. Board agrees.

Sidewalk Work Downtown:  Hunt Brothers will be doing the cement work when the Stop lights are changed out.  We will hopefully get them to do some sidewalk repair and replacement for the township too while they are doing that for the State.

Fire Millage and MFR Millage Language Renewal for August Election:   Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve the Fire and MFR Millage Language for the August Ballot. (See attached.)

Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Parade Resolution for 2026:  Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to approve the 2026 Parade Resolution.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Fireworks approval:  Tabled til May Meeting.  Reilly wants board to consider raising the Firework Contract from 11,000.00 to15,000.00 for a little bit longer show. 

Final Reading of Ordinance 3:  Motion by Reilly supported by Lewis to approve the final reading of Ordinance 3-DTE Franchise Agreement. Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Road Work Approval:  Tabled til May Meeting.  Lewis has not heard back from Iosco County Road Commssion. 

Historical Commission Board Member approval:  Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to approve the following Board Members for the Historical Commission. 

Chair:    Rona Dane Sullivan

Vice Chair:  Bruce Thayer

Treasurer:  Margy Holzheuer

Secretary:  Bernie Nuttal

Curator: James Kesler

Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Committee/Department Reports:  Historical has Edmund Fitzgerald Program on Thursday April 16th.  Planning Commission says Master Plan almost complete. 

Garden Club says Eagle will be ready sometime in May. 

Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:02 pm.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

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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