July 28, 2021 Minutes

September 4, 2021Plainfield Township Minutes

Regular Board Meeting Plainfield Township Eagle Pointe Plaza

Wednesday, July 28^th, 2021

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

Present: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Absent: Roger Houthoofd.
3 Guests.

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to accept Agenda as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Public Comment: One person commented.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to accept the minutes from June 16^th regular meeting, June 21^st, 2021 and June 28^th, 2021 with the change of Special Meeting on June 28^th, 2021 time should have been 8:45a.m. . All ayes. Motion carried.

Financial Report: Presented by Bassi

Presentation of Bills: Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to pay the bills as presented.

Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Houthoofd absent. Nays none. Motion carried.

GENERAL FUND 55983-56038 AND #4 MONEY ORDER FOR HAMILTON HELICOPTERS

FIRE FUND 6790-6805

GYPSY MOTH FUND:

ROAD FUND: 1626-1627

LIBRARY: 1759-1762

BUILDING: 2094-2103

SEWER: 2937-2945

WASTE SITE: 3422-3434

TAX ACCOUNT: 4199-4202

LITTLE LONG:

W LONDO LAKE:8431019-8431020

LOON LAKE 8441026-8441028

CHAIN LAKE:8461018

INDIAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT:8481015

BASS: 8411016

LONG LAKE 8451036-845-1038

JOSE LAKE: 8471014

BIG ISLAND LAKE:8491009

West Londo Lake Weed Billing: Lewis informed Board that we will no longer be fudiciary for Londo Lake Weed. The last billing was not added to their taxes so we had to bill.

GIS Update: Will be posted and put out free for Iosco County soon.

Waste Site Cost Discussion: Board will be setting up a Waste Site Workshop to look at costs and discuss how to approach it.

ARPA Funds update: Lewis has paperwork all turned in just waiting to hear back.

Road Patrol Update: Lewis had a talk with Scott Franks and they have job openings and funds to pay just don’t have any applicants for positions that are open.

Future Equipment Rental: Lewis is looking into price of a rental of a mini escavator for the summer months.

Fire Protection Contracts: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve Hill Township Fire Contract at the sum of one half mill levy against one half the taxable value of Hill Township, Goodar Township Fire Contract for $8000.00 and Grant Township Fire Contract at $17458.46.

Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Houthoofd absent. Nays none. Motion carried.

Meeting Times and Dates Approval: Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to approve Board of Trustees meeting times and dates for 2021-2022. See attached.

Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Houthoofd absent. Nays none. Motion carried.

Depository Approval: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the Depository Resolution for 2021-2022. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Houthoofd absent. Nays none. Motion carried.

Fair Board Booth Payment approval: Motion by Allen supported by Reilly to

approve the payment of $500.00 to the Agricultural Society for the Historical Society Fair Booth at the Iosco County Fair. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Houthoofd absent. Nays none. Motion carried.

Approve Brendon Bernard as New MFR: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve Brendon Bernard as a new MFR. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Houthoofd absent. Nays none. Motion carried.

Birchland Bluffs Lot Line Adjustment: Motion by Allen supported by Reilly to approve line adjustments for #4 and #7 in Birchland Bluffs in Plainfield Township. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Houthoofd absent. Nays none. Motion carried.

EPP Fascia Painting: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to accept the Fascia Painting estimate from SRE Painting Inc. for $10580.00. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Houthoofd absent. Nays none. Motion carried.

Building Department Inspector Rate Change: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to increase inspection rate to $45.00 per inspection for all inspectors. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Houthoofd absent. Nays none. Motion carried.

Adopt Non Profit Property Tax Exemption Policy: Motion by Allen supported by Reilly to adopt the Non Profit Property Tax Exemption Policy. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly. Houthoofd absent. Nays none. Motion carried.

Committee/Dept Reports: Gene Nash presented new list of officers and some policy changes that were made by Historical Society.

Board Comments: Building Department permits are up. Fire Department doing great job at the Fair. Lewis stated that Kokosing Road Shoulder work is starting on Wednesday, July 28^th. Long Lake Park lease for us is up in two years and DNR suggesting we take it back. Private Road Bids will be this fall. If Wilson gets bid they will not be including Avalon Drive in that bid. Lewis is also looking into Fiscal Year change.

Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:37 PM. All ayes. Motion carried

Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

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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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Special Board MeetingPlainfield TownshipJune 2nd, 2026Eagle Pointe PlazaMeeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bassi, Lewis, Morel and Reilly Kocher absent 0 GuestsPublic Comments: noneBoard Comments: noneFitness Center Equipment: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to purchase equipment for the fitness room in the amount of $10,895.00 and adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Kocher absent. Nays: none. Blade Buddy Purchase: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to purchase the Blade Buddy for the excavator in the amount of $$3206.00 and adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Kocher absent. Nays: none. Power at Gazebo: Motion by Lewis supported by Reilly to have the Gazebo on its own power unit and pay Consumers to do so in the amount of $2200.00 and adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Kocher absent. Nays: none. Budget Amendment: Motion by Lewis supported by Reilly to amend the Budget as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Kocher absent. Nays: none.BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBERAPPROVED BUDGET AMOUNTBUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)NEW BUDGET AMOUNT 101000696 Fund Equity100100 +7651 107751 101805970 CC Capital7789+4395 12148 101276970 Cem Capital7500+1056 8556 101751930P&R Rep&Maint.13100+2200 15300 Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 11:32 am.Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk ... See MoreSee Less

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