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February 17, 2021 Minutes

Plainfield Township Regular Meeting Eagle Pointe Plaza Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
Present:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Guests: 1

Approval of Agenda:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve the agenda as presented.  All Ayes:  Motion approved.

Public Comments:  none

Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Houthoofd supported by Allen to approve minutes from Wednesday, January 20th regular meeting.  All Ayes.  Motion approved. 

Financial Report:  Presented by Bassi

Budget Report :  Presented by Lewis

Budget Amendments:  Motion by Reilly supported by Houthoofd to make the following budget amendments:  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBERAPPROVED BUDGET AMOUNTBUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
 206000528 FR HAZARD0+18000 18000 
 101000574 Shared Rev.325000+10000 335000 
 101299802 Auditor9270+1230 10500
 101751970 Parks Capital5000+4000 9000
 101751956 Parks Misc1000+1000 2000 
 842000672 LLLK Weed SAD28000-14000 14000 
 842000696 LLLK Weed SAD Fund Bal0+14000 14000 
 596000672 Waste SAD235000+12500 247500 
 596529811 Waste Haul Fees185400+12500 197900 
 841000672 Bass Weed SAD5372.48+627.52 6000 
 841299727 Bass Weed Off.Supl401.60+248.40 650 
 841299801 Bass Weed Prof Svs4476.48+379.12 4855.60 
 844000672 Loon Weed SAD28840+1960 30800 
BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBERAPPROVED BUDGET AMOUNTBUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
 844299801 Loon Weed  ProfSvs27264.10+1960 29224.10 
 845000672 Long SAD27500 +87528375 
 845299801 Long Weed Prof Svs24398.40+875 25273.4 
 846000672 Chain SAD8500+250 8750 
 846299801 ChainWeed ProfSvs7377.30 +2507627.30 
 847000672 Jose SAD15000-15000 
 847000696 Jose Fund Bal0+15000 15000 
 848000672 Indian SAD13500-13500 
 848000696 Indian Fund Bal013500 13500 
 849000672 BgIsl SAD5175-450  4725
 849299801 BgIsl Weed Prof Svs4860-450 4410 
 101265930 Hall Rep & Maint29000+5720 34720 
    

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

GENERAL FUND 55766-55801
FIRE FUND 111 AND 6730-6741
GYPSY MOTH FUND: 2
ROAD FUND 1623
LIBRARY:  1747-1749
BUILDING:  2068-2072
SEWER: 2914-2916
WASTE SITE: 3390-3393
TAX ACCOUNT: 4172-4181 AND 9003984-9003985
LITTLE LONG:842017
W LONDO LAKE:643018
LOON LAKE 8441024
CHAIN LAKE:8461017
INDIAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT:
BASS: 8411014
LONG LAKE
JOSE LAKE:
BIG ISLAND LAKE:8491007

Pavilion Removal:  Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to have Wilson Trucking tear the pavilion behind the Rec Center.down for the amount of $2500.00.  Roll call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none. Motion carried. 

Township Email Database:  Dave working on getting this set up.

Firehall Driveway Location/Smokey Bear Sign:  We will be getting with MDOT on their sidewalk expansion to have firehall driveway location moved so it is across from building doors and we will be moving Smokey Bear sign, possibly to north of town by Welcome to Hale Sign.

Park Tree Removal:  Dave Rasch will be removing a tree on the Bike Path and we will be getting a hold of Shellenbarger Tree Service to remove tree at Loon Lake Park. 

Covid Vaccination Center update:  Still waiting to hear from Health Department whether they will be using Eagle Pointe for Covid Vacanations.

Address Sign Program Building update:  Patrick Ready will like to start a program that will give those that apply for a new building permit a green sign with the white numbers on it to that resident. 

2021 Road Work:  Presented by Lewis.  Esmond to Curtis, Putnam to Webb-Hillsdale, Lakeside to Long Lake Road to Kokosing, and Towerline gravel, (Curtis to Galion).

Auditor Contract Amendment:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to amend the payment of 9490.00 that was approved to pay the auditor for 2020 audit and now pay 10485.00. The additional amount added due to a new form that the auditor had to file. Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Daves Computer Contract:  Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to renew  Daves Conputer Contract for 2021.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Historical Commission Resignation:  Motion by Reilly supported by Allen to accept Margy Holzheuers resignation as Vice Chair on the Historical Commission.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried. The Board thanks her for her many years of service. 

Fireworks for July 4thMotion by Lewis supported by Houthoofd to approve contract with Wolverine Fireworks for Saturday, July 3rd in the amount OF $10000.00.   Fire Dept are not sure on their donation but the Show will not exceed $10000.00. 

Board of Review Resolution:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve Resolution to allow Local Residents to protest in writing.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Gypsy Moth Application Contract Approval: Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to approve the contract with Hamilton Helicopters for the Gypsy Moth spraying.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Board Comments:  Reilly said she will be looking into cemetery software. 

Motion to adjourn by Bassi.  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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