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August 16, Meeting Minutes

Regular Board Meeting
Plainfield Township
Eagle Pointe Plaza
August 16th, 2023

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

Present: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly Guests: 9

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

Public Comment: One person spoke.

Board Comments: Lewis had a meeting with Senior Center Board. They would like us to put in for an Activity Center Development Grant to do upgrades to the building. Lewis will work on this. VFW is interested in rent space from the Senior Center to have
their meetings at the Senior Center.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve Minutes from Regular Meeting July 19th, 2023 with the correction of Meeting Days approval, November 9th to November 8th and Special Meeting August 2nd, 2023. All ayes. Motion carried.

Financial Report: Presented by Bassi.

Budget Report: Presented by Lewis.

Presentation of Bills: Motion by Allen supported by Houthoofd to approve bills as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND: 57298-57346
FIRE FUND: 7163-7176
ROAD FUND:
LIBRARY FUND: 1835-1835
BUILDING: 2252-2257
WASTE SITE: 3610-3612
SEWER: 83056-83060
TAX ACCOUNT: 4407-4410
LITTLE LONG: 8421036
W LONDO LAKE: 8431040
LOON LAKE 8441046
CHAIN LAKE 8461028
INDIAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT: 8481024
BASS:
LONG LAKE
JOSE LAKE:
BIG ISLAND LAKE: 8491020-8491021

Project Updates: Lewis said the last batch of Downtown Lights have been shipped. Lewis said we are looking at putting the vent hood over at the Resource Center. Lewis met with fencing company about the gate at the waste site. He is getting an estimate. Webbs will be hooking up the fire hall soon.

Assessor request: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to accept new Berg Assessing Contract for reassessment of the Township and to approve and amend the budget accordingly with Fund Equity. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried.

Waste Site Vendor: The board has agreed to dispose of the Waste Site bids and have them rebid, due Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 and to be in the Clerks hand by 1p.m. that day. The Board will meet to discuss those bids on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Approval to submit the proposed Master Plan for 45 day review prior to final approval by the Board: Motion by Allen supported by Houthoofd to submit the proposed Master Plan for 45 day review prior to final approval by the Board. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried.

Community Center rules/waiver sheet: New waiver sheet discussed.

AC in the Resource Center: Lewis presented estimates from Brians and Colvins. Board has tabled this discussion for the time being.

Dollar General Site Plan approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to approve Dollar Generals Site Plans. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried.

Building Department Proposed fee changes: Motion by Allen supported by Allen to approve the fee changes for Building Department as follows:
Deck/Shed Plan Review: $25- currently $0
Garage/Pole Barn Plan Review: $50 currently $0
Residential Dwelling Plan Review: $100 currently $90
Reduce Building Application fee from $35 to $25
Reduce Electrical Generator Fee $50 to $25

Committee Department Reports: Historical held a Presentation on the CCC Camps on August 5th, 2023. He said they had a good turnout.

Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

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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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