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Synopsis of Meeting Minutes
Plainfield Township Board of Trustees
September 16th, 2026
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis
5 members present 4 guests![]()
Items approved:
1) Agenda
2) Minutes from Regular Meeting August 19th, 2026
3) Bills to be paid
4) Budget Amendment
5) Adopt the Plainfield Township Zoning Ordinance and Map Resolution 20260916-01
6) 2026 Special Assessments
7) L4029 for 2026
8) Adopt Resolution 20260916-00 to continue Northern Pines Trailer Park Water System Operation
9) Resolution for Charitable Gaming Approval for PTO
10) Budget Amendment![]()
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm
Prepared 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
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Regular Board Meeting
Plainfield Township
Eagle Pointe Plaza
August 19th, 2026![]()
Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ![]()
Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly Guests: 7![]()
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Agenda as presented with the following additions: 7) approval of Meeting minutes to include July 13th, Special Meeting Minutes and 12 c) Submit Master Plan for approval for Comments.
All ayes. Motion carried. ![]()
Public Comments: none![]()
Board Comments: Lewis had donation of Disc Golf![]()
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve the Minutes from July 13th Special Meeting and July 15th Regular Meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. ![]()
Financial Report: Presented by Bassi. ![]()
Budget Report: Presented by Lewis. ![]()
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.
FIRE FUND: 7688-7703
GENERAL FUND: 59225-59281
ROAD FUND: 1694
LIBRARY FUND: 1940-1941
BUILDING: 2497-2503
WASTE SITE: 3910-3915
SEWER: 3245-3249
TAX ACCOUNT: 4691-4705
LITTLE LONG:
W LONDO LAKE:1063
LOON LAKE
CHAIN LAKE
LONG LAKE-
BASS:
JOSE LAKE:
Library-Historial Move Update: Used books being moved on Tuesday. ![]()
MDOT Stoplight Replacement Update-Sidewalk work: Work is scheduled to start on Monday. ![]()
Zoning Ordinance Update: Zoning ordinance book update has been sent to the County for review and will come to us in September for final approval. ![]()
Master Plan Update: Master Plan will be coming to the board in 63 days for final approval. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.![]()
Private Road Maint Contract: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to award the Private Road Maintance Agreement for 2026-2028 to Jeff Streeter in the amount of 62740.00 per year.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.![]()
Downtown Sidewalk Replace/Repair-Hunt Brothers: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve the quote from Hunt Brothers to Replace and Repair some parts of the sidewalk in town and the Senior Center in the amount of $13,490.00. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.![]()
Master Plan for Public Comment: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to approve the Master Plan for Public Comment which will come back to us in 63 days for final approval. ![]()
Community Center Prices: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to raise the Community Center Prices as follows starting October 1st, 2026.
Day Pass: 3$ to 5$
Resident Yearly: 25$ to $30------Two Person: $45-----Family $55******Fitness Rm $55
Non-Resident Yearly: $40 to $45--Two Person: $65 to $70---Family: $90***Fitness Rm $70
Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.![]()
Tavern License-Local Government Approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to approve the Tavern License for Timbers and Tides Restaurant at Local Level.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.![]()
Park Survey approval: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Riggs Land Surveying quote for $7150.00 to survey Chain Lake Park and Loon Lake Park. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.![]()
Budget Amendment: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to approve the following Budget Amendment. 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
206000696 Use of Fund Balance 0 +77430 77430
206336970 Capital Outlay 12000 +77430 89430
Pre-approved progress payment for new fire dept. tanker
101000696 111251 +20640 131891
101265970 10000 +13490(sidewalks) 23490
101751970 2500 +7150(surveys) 9650
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Committee Dept. Reports: Historical is having a CCC Camps presentation on September 19th, 2026. Library Open House scheduled for September 23rd. ![]()
Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:18 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. ![]()
Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk
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Plainfield Township Historical Commission
July 21, 2026,Minutes
Call to order at10:00![]()
Introductions None![]()
Approve Agenda MH / BN![]()
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes RDS / MH![]()
Present
Board Members:
Rona Dane Sullivan Chair Present
Bruce Thayer Vice Chair Present
Jim Kesler Curator Present
Bernie Nuttall Secretary Present
Margy Holzheuer Treasurer Present
Members at large:
Earline Robinson, Bill Morton, Beth Thayer, Amy Albers, Erin Kelahan![]()
Treasure Reportapproved as read MH / RDS![]()
Curator Work Activity: Few new items. Past Perfect Training on going![]()
Old BusinessThe moveget keys soon, thenget measurements and assess what needs to be done. The Fairschedule is set, July 4 float driver got sick unable to partake, Friends of the Museum set just need get signatures at the bank.![]()
New BusinessRefine our organization remain as is, By Laws need to be reviewed, Newspaper Article schedule done, Business cards closed.![]()
Next Meeting 18 August 2026![]()
Adjournment 11:15 RDS / BN
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Plainfield Township Historical Commission
June 16 2026Minutes![]()
Called to order at10:00![]()
Introductions![]()
Approved AgendaMotion BN Support BT![]()
Approved Previous Meeting Minutes Motion MH Support RS![]()
Present
Board Members:
Rona Dane Sullivan Chair Present
Bruce Thayer Vice Chair Present
Jim Kesler Curator Present
Bernie Nuttall Secretary Present
Margy Holzheuer Treasurer Present
Members at large:
Earline Robinson, Bill Morton, Beth Thayer, Amy Alberts, ErinKelahan![]()
Treasure ReportAccepted as read BN / RS![]()
Curator Work Activity: Training on Past Perfect to start![]()
Old BusinessThe Move running of the cable for Library in work, The Fair work on a schedule, July 4 be in the parade, Friends of the Museum establish board and by laws.![]()
New Business Refine our organization contest to shorten the name, By Laws review, Newspaper Articles schedule, Business cards![]()
Next Meeting21 July 2026![]()
AdjournMotion BN support BT at 1130
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Plainfield Township Historical Commission
May 2026Minutes![]()
Called to order at -1010![]()
Introductions - None![]()
Approve Agenda - Motion by BN /Support MH![]()
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - Motion BN / Support MH![]()
Present
Board Members:
Rona Dane Sullivan Chair Absent
Bruce Thayer Vice Chair Present
Jim Kesler Curator Present
Bernie Nuttall Secretary Present
Margy Holzheuer Treasurer Present
Members at large:
Earline Robinson, Bill Morton, Beth Thayer, Amy Albers![]()
Treasure Report – Motion to accept MH / Support BN![]()
Curator Work Activity:New Deed of Gift now in use please the new form![]()
Old Business-Friends of the Museum a board &to put together start 501c3 paperwork![]()
New Business -The Move, The Fair schedule, July 4 Parade, Friends of the Museuma board & to put together start 501c3 paperwork![]()
Next Meeting - 19 June 2026![]()
Adjournment – Motion to adjourn BN support MH
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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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