Regular Board Meeting
Plainfield Township
Eagle Pointe Plaza
July 17th, 2024
6:30 pm
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Allen, Bassi, Houthofd, Lewis and Reilly Guests: 7
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve Agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Public Comment: none
Board Comments: Bassi reminded everyone of the August 2nd 10th Anniversary Celebration. Reilly showed the board some weights that have been asked for in the fitness room. Board approved.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Houthoofd supported by Allen to approve Minutes from Regular Meeting June 19th, 2024 and Special Meeting July 10th, 2024. All ayes. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Presented by Bassi
Budget Report: Presented by Lewis
Presentation of Bills: Motion by Allen supported by Houthoofd to pay the bills as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND: 57860-67905 and 957850
FIRE FUND: 7312-7326 and E check97312
ROAD FUND: 1665
LIBRARY FUND: 1864-1866
BUILDING: 92329-92336
WASTE SITE: 3698-3707
SEWER: 3109-3116 and 83106-83108
TAX ACCOUNT: 4508
LITTLE LONG: 8421042
W LONDO LAKE: 8431045-8431046
LOON LAKE 8441051
CHAIN LAKE 8461031
INDIAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT:
BASS: 8411034
LONG LAKE 8451073
JOSE LAKE: 8471022
BIG ISLAND LAKE:
Waste Site Gate Update: Gate is ordered. Software Working. Reilly will be putting the exit lane in.
Front Entrance Update: Columns are done for roof Jessie is saying probably second week in August he will start.
Pavilion Update: Parking blocks are in front of new pavilion. Lewis looking into electric hookup for lights. Board agreed.
Zoning Ordinance Update: Nemcog has a great we may be able to qualify for. Doug from Nemcog spoke.
Add Waste Card: Motion by Houthoofd supported by Reilly to add a Waste Card to parcel # 073-P20-000-003-50. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Nemcog Membership: Motion by Reilly supported by Allen to approve joining Nemcog. Membership costs is $1054.00 a year. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Fire Contract Renewals: Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to approve Fire Contracts with Hill, Grant and Goodar Townships. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Waste Hour Change: Motion by Lewis supported by Houthoofd to change Waste Site hours on Wednesday to 9-6. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
MSHDA Rural Readiness Grant for Planning and Zoning updates. Motion by Reilly supported Houthoofd to apply for MSHDA Rural Readiness Grant for planning and zoning updates up to $50,000 approval. . Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Fire Department Tanker 4000 gal Kenworth Disposition: Lewis let board know that the Kenworth tanker needs repair or replacement. He will get more infor for board.
Committee-Department Reports:
Margy from Historical talked about having new members. They will also be closed the week of the fair and will have a booth in the Samson Building during that week. They are working on a program for Aug 2nd Celebration.
Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to adjourn at 7:20 pm.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk