TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS

Treasurer & Clerk
Monday -Thursday
9:00 A M to 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 A M to 1:00 PM

 

All Other Offices
Monday – Friday
8:00 A M to 4:00 PM

 

PO Box 247
415 E. Main Street
Hale, MI 48739
PHONE: (989) 728-2811
FAX: (989)218-3051

From our Office

Our goal is to provide you with easy convenient access to information regarding the process of your local government and usage of its services. Furthermore we are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect. Be sure to check back here often for important information regarding your community.

Regular Board Meeting December 17th, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Plainfield Township

Eagle Pointe Plaza

December 17th, 2025

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

Present:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly                                     4 Guests

Approval of Agenda:  Motion by Lewis supported by Reilly to accept the Agenda with the following additions:  Old Business d) Waste Roll additions and New Business c) Mirror Purchase.   All ayes.  Motion carried.

Public Comment:  none

Board Comments:  Morel commented that after the Zoning Ordinance Book update there will be money from the grant left. 

Lewis corrected a comment made at last meeting that the Tire Trailer grant was &12000 not $20000. 

Lewis commented that Minimum wage is going up at the beginning of the year.

Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to approve the Minutes from November 19th, 2025 Regular Meeting.  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Financial Report:  Presented by Bassi

Budget Report:  Presented by Lewis

Presentation of Bills:  Motion by Morel supported by Kocher to pay bills as presented: 

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

GENERAL FUND:58788-58839 AND 58741-58742 VOIDED AND #111 ACH WIRE

FIRE FUND:  7563-7571

ROAD FUND: 1688

LIBRARY FUND:  1913-1914

BUILDING: 2448-2456

WASTE SITE: 3839-3847

SEWER: 3199-3204

TAX ACCOUNT:  4644-4647

LITTLE LONG:

W LONDO LAKE:

LOON LAKE 

CHAIN LAKE

LONG LAKE-

BASS: 

JOSE LAKE:

INDIAN LAKE: 

Library Move Update:  The move will not take place for 6-9 months now do to the fiber cable that has to be put in by the District. 

County Recycling Discussion:    Motion by Kocher supported by Morel to tell the County to go ahead with the Grant they would like to apply for to get a Recycling Unit in Plainfield Township.  This will be an addition to the one that is at our Waste Site.  Roll call vote:  Ayes: Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly.  Nays: Bassi.   Motion carried. 

MISAIL GIS Imagery by UP Update:  Lewis asked the Board if they would be interested in the County Wide 6 inch Twp Shared Cost program for the GIS Imagery.  Board was fine with this.  Lewis will present more later.

2026 School Tax Collection Contract approval:  Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to approve the 2026 School Tax Collection Contract.  Same as last year.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Poverty Exemption Resolution for 2026:  Motion by Lewis supported by Reilly to approve the 2026 Poverty Exemption Resolution. Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Drinking Fountain/Water Bottle Filler:  Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to approve Colvins to install new Drinking Fountain/Bottle Filler in the amount of $3183.00 and permission to amend budget accordingly. Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Waste Roll additions:  Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher for an Amendment to the Waste Rolls with the following additions:

#070-013-300-002-20

#072-008-300-003-00

#073-J20-000-016-00

#073-L30-000-042-00

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

BOR:  Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to appoint Bernie Nuttal to the Board of Review, Second alternate.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Mirror Purchase:  Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to purchase 8 Mirrors for the Towanda Room and Yoga Room.   Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Committee/Department Reports:  none

Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:30 pm

Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

Free Electronic Waste Collection Event ...
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
Literacy Project September 16th ...
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
MONDAY, WENDESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.SUNDAY9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Closed Tuesdays & ThursdaysWe are open on Memorial Day ...
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
Plainfield Township Historical CommissionJuly 21, 2026,Minutes Call to order at10:00Introductions NoneApprove Agenda MH / BNApprove Previous Meeting Minutes RDS / MHPresentBoard Members:Rona Dane Sullivan Chair PresentBruce Thayer Vice Chair PresentJim Kesler Curator PresentBernie Nuttall Secretary PresentMargy Holzheuer Treasurer PresentMembers at large:Earline Robinson, Bill Morton, Beth Thayer, Amy Albers, Erin KelahanTreasure Reportapproved as read MH / RDSCurator Work Activity: Few new items. Past Perfect Training on goingOld 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 2026Adjournment 11:15 RDS / BN ...
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
Plainfield Township Historical CommissionJune 16 2026MinutesCalled to order at10:00IntroductionsApproved AgendaMotion BN Support BTApproved Previous Meeting Minutes Motion MH Support RSPresentBoard Members:Rona Dane Sullivan Chair PresentBruce Thayer Vice Chair PresentJim Kesler Curator PresentBernie Nuttall Secretary PresentMargy Holzheuer Treasurer PresentMembers at large:Earline Robinson, Bill Morton, Beth Thayer, Amy Alberts, ErinKelahanTreasure ReportAccepted as read BN / RSCurator Work Activity: Training on Past Perfect to startOld 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 cardsNext Meeting21 July 2026AdjournMotion BN support BT at 1130 ...
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
Plainfield Township Historical CommissionMay 2026MinutesCalled to order at -1010Introductions - NoneApprove Agenda - Motion by BN /Support MHApprove Previous Meeting Minutes - Motion BN / Support MHPresentBoard Members:Rona Dane Sullivan Chair AbsentBruce Thayer Vice Chair PresentJim Kesler Curator PresentBernie Nuttall Secretary PresentMargy Holzheuer Treasurer PresentMembers at large:Earline Robinson, Bill Morton, Beth Thayer, Amy AlbersTreasure Report – Motion to accept MH / Support BNCurator Work Activity:New Deed of Gift now in use please the new formOld Business-Friends of the Museum a board &to put together start 501c3 paperworkNew Business -The Move, The Fair schedule, July 4 Parade, Friends of the Museuma board & to put together start 501c3 paperworkNext Meeting - 19 June 2026Adjournment – Motion to adjourn BN support MH ...
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
Plainfield Township Historical CommissionMarch 17, 2026 MinutesCalled to order at10:16 MargyIntroductionsApprove AgendaApproved Beth / BillApprove Previous Meeting Minutes NonePresentBoard Members:Rona Dane Sullivan Chair AbsentMargy Holzheuer Vice Chair PresentJim Kesler Curator PresentBernie Nuttall Secretary PresentBeth Thayer Treasurer PresentMembers at large:Earline Robinson, Bill Morton, Bruce ThayerTreasure’s ReportAccepted Margy / BernieCurator Work Activity: Log Book for Deed of GiftsOld BusinessEdmundFitzgerald program 16 April advertise on radio, papers budget set for $300 to include snacks. Motion Margy / BernieNew BusinessOpen 2x a week, Officer re-affirm positions/election: to be open Tuesday & Thursday beginning in May.Affirm Board positions for 2026Rona Dane Sullivan Chair Bruce Thayer Vice Chair Jim Kesler Curator Bernie Nuttall Secretary Margy Holzheuer TreasurerNext Meeting21 AprilAdjournmentMotion to adjourn 11:30 Margy / Bernie ...
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
Plainfield Township Historical CommissionApril 2026, MinutesCall to orderat 1010IntroductionsApproved AgendaBernie / BruceApproved Previous Meeting Minutes Bernie / RonaPresentBoard Members:Rona Dane Sullivan Chair PresentBruce Thayer Vice Chair PresentJim Kesler Curator PresentBernie Nuttall Secretary PresentMargy Holzheuer Treasurer AbsentMembers at large:Earline Robinson, Bill Morton, Beth ThayerTreasure Report: Approved as readCurator Work Activity: Workingon new Deed Of Gift form and Log bookOld BusinessFitzgerald program recap 77 attendees. Everyone said it was greatNew BusinessNew Board is approved, Update on the move, line for Library going in mid-June and we will go from there. Start a Friends of the Museum. Upcoming250th Parade FairNext program CCC SeptemberNext Meeting May19AdjournmentMotion 11:05 Rona / Bernie ...
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
September Meeting Times ...
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab)

Elected Officials

Supervisor –  Fred Lewis
Clerk –  Sue Reilly
Treasurer – Roma J. Bassi
Trustee – Rick Morel
Trustee – Kim Kocher

Contact Us

Weekly or Monthly Digests

Receive a summary of any new posts in one email

Lists*


Loading