Regular Board Meeting January 15th, 2024

March 25, 2025Plainfield Township Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Plainfield Township

Eagle Pointe Plaza

January 15^th, 2024

Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Allen, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Absent: Morel Guests: 6

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to approve Agenda as presented with the following additions: Old Business: add 2b) Lot split

All ayes. Morel absent. Motion carried.

Public Comments: One person spoke

Board Comments: Bassi commented on how nice the new lights in the middle hall showcase look.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Minutes from Regular Meeting December 18^th, 2024 All ayes. Morel absent. Motion carried.

Financial Report: Presented by Bassi

Budget Report: Presented by Lewis

Budget Amendment: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve the Budget Amendment as follows:

BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBER	APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT	BUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)	NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
101209802 ASSESSING FEES	72000	+7442	79442
101751970 PARKS CAPITAL	63000	-10500	52500
101448920 ELECTRICITY	15000	+4500	19500
596529970 CAPITAL OUTLAY	1260	+25000	26260
596000696 FUND BALANCE	0	+25000	25000

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

Presentation of Bills: Motion by Kocher supported by Lewis to pay the bills as presented.

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

GENERAL FUND: 58229-58268

FIRE FUND: 7394-7403

ROAD FUND:

LIBRARY FUND: 1879-1882

BUILDING: 92371-92372

WASTE SITE: 3747-3756

SEWER: 3138-3141

TAX ACCOUNT: 4562-4569 AND 9004480

Waste Site Update: Gate very close to completion

2025 Budget Discussion:

Projects-Department Needs and Wages

A few things the board agrees with possibly accomplishing this fiscal year

Outside Pickleball courts

Yoga Room flooring upgrade

New all purpose machine in fitness room

Road behind fire hall needs wrapped

New trails at Loon Lake Park

Planter out in front of Eagle Pointe Plaza

New Township Truck

Already budgeted in is the new software from BS&A and new firetruck.

Bassi may need new Quick Books software.

Lewis presented the 4% Cost of Living wages for all employees and also presented a requested wage increase for the new fiscal year. The board will review his request. No discussion was had on this subject.

Waste Card Roll additions: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to add the following parcels to the Waste SAD:

#073-G30-000-038-00 and #073-R10-000-003-00

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

Lot Split: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to approve a lot split for Patrick Brown. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Dissolve Big Island Lake SAD and Refund Remaining: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher that in accordance with MCL 41.732, the Big Island Lake Special Assessment District for lake improvement is hereby dissolved and the remaining funds of $3,226.46 shall be refunded to the SAD parcel owners of record as of January 15, 2025 in the same manner as they were assessed and collected. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Add Brandon and Ruthie Stone to Fire Department: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to add Brandon and Ruthie Stone to Fire Department-both are Medical and Firefighter certified. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.

New Township Truck Purchase: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford 4×4 with plow in the amount of $57,776.00 delivered and sell the old truck by taking competitive bids. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Lewis presented a quote by a Launch Media Program to oversee our Social Media starting with the Red Level at $99 a month. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Morel absent. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Committee/Department Reports: none

Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:21. All ayes. Motion carried.

Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

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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. 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