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April 21, 2021 Minutes

Regular Meeting Plainfield Township Eagle Pointe Plaza
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 

The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly
Guests:  7
Approval of Agenda:  Motion by Houthoofd supported by Allen to accept agenda as presented.  All ayes:  Motion carried.
Public Comment:  none
Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to accept Minutes from March 17th, 2021.  All Ayes.  Motion carried.
Financial Report:  Presented by Bassi
Budget Report:  Presented by Lewis. 

 Budget Amendment:  Motion by Houthoofd supported by Reilly to accept the following Budget Amendment.  Roll call vote. Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none. Motion carried. 

BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBERAPPROVED BUDGET AMOUNTBUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
 596000696
Fund Balance
0+ 60000 60000
 596529811
Hauling Fees
197900+ 57500255400 
 596529810
Contract
22660+2500 25160 
 206000694
Miscell. Rev.
1000+124000 125000 
 206336742
Protective Gear
40000+24000 64000 
 206336931
Truck Replmnt
405695+100000 505695 

 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 5849-55892
FIRE FUND 6751-6764
GYPSY MOTH FUND:
ROAD FUND 1625
LIBRARY:  1752-1754
BUILDING:  2077-2083
SEWER: 2924-2927
WASTE SITE: 3401-3408
TAX ACCOUNT: 4188-4198
LITTLE LONG:
W LONDO LAKE:
LOON LAKE:
CHAIN LAKE:
INDIAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT:
BASS LAKE:
LONG LAKE 8451032
JOSE LAKE:
BIG ISLAND LAKE:
Information/Discussion Items:  none
Township Email DataBase update:  It is continuing to grow.
Pierce Pumper Fire Truck:  Sold and Delivered.
Approve Purchase of additional SCBA for Fire Department:  Removed-already approved at previous meeting. 

2021-2022 Board Salaries: 
Motion by Bassi supported by Houthoofd to approve Supervisor Salary at $34,405.00, a 2.7% wage increase for position of Supervisor.  Roll call vote.  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none. Motion carried. 
Motion by Bassi supported by Houthoofd to approve Treasurer Salary at $31,425.00 a  2.7% wage increase for the position of Clerk. Roll call vote.  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.
Motion by Reilly supported by Lewis to approve Clerk Salary at $31,425.00 a  2.7% wage increase for position of Treasurer.  Roll call vote.  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 
Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi tp approve Trustee Salary at $5035.00 a 2.7% wage increase for position of Trustee.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Dust Control Contract Approval:  Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to approve Eastern Dust Control Contract for the 2021 Season.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

2021 Parade Resolution:  Motion by Reilly supported by Houthoofd to accept Resolution to get Parade permits for 2021.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried. 

Holiday Approval:  Motion by Houthoofd supported by Allen to accept Holiday Schedule for 2021-22 as presented.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none. Motion carried.

******Hottis Rd Gravel Approval:  Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to approve gravel for Hottis Rd.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Lewis, Houthoofd and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. 

Approve Completion of Room behind Salon:  Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to hire a contractor for the completion of the Room behind the Salon so it is ready to market.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Lewis, Houthoofd and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. 

*********Approve Bolen Bid for paving Kokosing Rd Bike Path Parking lot:  Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to approve Bolen bid of $9956.00 to pave the Kokosing Rd Trail Head Parking Lot and perform the necessary budget adjustments to the General Fund Fund Equity and Parks Capital Funds. Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Lewis, Houthoofd and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. 

Interlocal agreement with the IET:  Motion by Houthoofd supported by Reilly to approve the Interlocal agreement with the IET for Trail Work.  Roll call Vote:  Ayes:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Executive Session:  Contract Discussion:  No action taken at this time.

Committee/Department Reports:  The Historical Society has reopened on April 6th and will be open on Mondays.  Board said they like how they have the pictures in the Hallway. 

Don from Loon Lake is happy with the new Loon Lake Signs and Roads.  He wanted to thank the board.

Motion by Bassi to adjourn 8:05 pm.  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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