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Synopsis of Meeting Minutes![]()
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Plainfield Township Board of Trustees![]()
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June 17th, 2026![]()
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Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis![]()
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5 members present 3 guests![]()
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Items approved: ![]()
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1) Agenda with additions![]()
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2) Minutes from Regular Meeting May 20th, 2026 and Special Meeting June 2, 2026![]()
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3) Bills to be paid ![]()
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4) 2026-27 Fire Contracts with Grant and Hill Townships![]()
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5) Parks and Rec Purchases with Budget amendment![]()
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6) Purchase of 2 Front Entrance Aluminum Mats in the amount of 2289.00![]()
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7) Data Center and Bess Moratrium![]()
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Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm![]()
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Prepared by Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk![]()
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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
Plainfield Township Historical Commission![]()
June 16 2026Minutes![]()
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Called to order at10:00![]()
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Introductions![]()
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Approved AgendaMotion BN Support BT![]()
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Approved Previous Meeting Minutes Motion MH Support RS![]()
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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![]()
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Treasure ReportAccepted as read BN / RS![]()
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Curator Work Activity: Training on Past Perfect to start![]()
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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.![]()
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New Business Refine our organization contest to shorten the name, By Laws review, Newspaper Articles schedule, Business cards![]()
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Next Meeting21 July 2026![]()
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AdjournMotion BN support BT at 1130
Regular Board Meeting ![]()
Plainfield Township![]()
Eagle Pointe Plaza![]()
May 20th, 2026![]()
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Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by Pledge of Allegiance. ![]()
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Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Guests: 10![]()
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Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the Agenda as presented with additions. 11a(e) County Commissioner and 12e) Firework approval. ![]()
All ayes. Motion carried. ![]()
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Public Comment: One person spoke![]()
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Board Comments: none![]()
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Approval of Minutes: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to approve Minutes from Regular Meeting April 15th, 2026. All ayes. Motion carried. ![]()
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Financial Report: Presented by Bassi![]()
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Budget Report: Presented by Lewis![]()
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Budget Amendment: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve the Resolution for the following Final Budget Amendment for the 2025-26 Budget. 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![]()
101101702 Salaries 12000 +450 12450 ![]()
101265705 Wages 25000 +2100 27100 ![]()
1012656920 Elect 25114 +3500 28614 ![]()
101265922 Heat 25000 +2500 27500![]()
101265970 Capital Hall 14284 +900 15184![]()
101751970 Capital Parks 90000 -15000 75000 ![]()
101299801 Prof. Svc. 20000 +2500 22500![]()
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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. ![]()
GENERAL FUND: 59050-59110![]()
FIRE FUND: 7646-7660![]()
ROAD FUND: 1691![]()
LIBRARY FUND: 1929![]()
BUILDING: 2475-2479![]()
WASTE SITE: 3881- 3889![]()
SEWER: 3225-3231![]()
TAX ACCOUNT: 4684-4689 AND W6![]()
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W LONDO LAKE:![]()
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JOSE LAKE:![]()
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County Commissioner: Charlie Finley spoke. ![]()
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Library-Historical Move Update: The fiber will be in by June 16th. ![]()
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Additional Tree Cutting: The tree across from Alan Baker is heaving the sidewalk and needs to be removed. ![]()
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School Path Survey Meeting Update: Prints are being drawn up.![]()
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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. ![]()
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ROAD LOCATION WORK COST![]()
1 Cedar Road from Chain Lk Rd to Cedar Dr gravel $21,252.00 Y![]()
2 Front St from Long Lk Rd to Bliss Ln. RAP $12,328.00 Y![]()
3 Hale Rd from Wickert Rd to M-65 RAP $14,168.00 Y![]()
4 Long Lk boat launch access from Kokosing to the T RAP $8,360.00 Y![]()
5 Mill Station Rd from Ora Lk to Esmomd RAP $58,451.00 Y![]()
6 Sherwood Dr from Avalon to Long Lake Rd RAP $65,565.00 Y![]()
7 Towerline Rd From Curtis to Esmond OVERLAY $76,180.00 Y![]()
8 Webb Rd from Towerline to Chippewa Trl RAP $127,181.00 Y![]()
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10 TOTAL #1 - #7 $256,304.00![]()
TOTAL ALL $383,485.00![]()
BUDGETED $281,000.00![]()
Fund Equity $65,000.00![]()
Available for 2026 $346,000.00![]()
2026 ROAD WORK![]()
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Waste 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. ![]()
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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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Parks and Rec Update and Purchases with Budget Adjustment: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve Reilly to take the Proposal to the Iosco County Parks and Rec for the purchase of picnic tables, fencing for pickleball court and swingset. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. ![]()
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Firework Approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to raise the Firework Contract to $15,000 with Wolverine Fireworks and adjust the Budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. ![]()
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Long Lake Garage Condominiums Site Plans: Motion by Morel supported by Lewis to approve the Long Lake Garage Condo Site Plans: Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. ![]()
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Request to Increase Goodar Fire Rate: Motion by Lewis supported by Kocher to increase the Fire Contract with Goodar Township Fire Department from $8000 to $10,000. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. ![]()
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New Fire Cadet: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Bailey Brooks as Fire Cadet. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. ![]()
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Fitness Center Equipment Purchase: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to purchase a new piece of equipment in the amount of $6500.00 and adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. ![]()
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Blade Buddy Purchase for Excavator: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to purchase a Blade for the Excavator in the amount of $2500.00 and adjust budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. ![]()
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Signs at both halls: Tabled til more info available. ![]()
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Resolution for Current Budget: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to approve Resolution to Amend the Budget for the 2026-27 Budget. 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![]()
101751930P&R Rep&Maint. * 6000 +7100 13100 ![]()
101299968 Fireworks * 11000 ![]()
101805970 CC Capital * 1289 ![]()
101265739 Farmers Mkt 500 +1000 1500 ![]()
101000694 Misc Revenue 10000 +1000 11000 ![]()
101276970 Cem Capital* 5000 +2500 7500 ![]()
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101000696 Fund Equity 80000 ![]()
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Committee-Department Reports: Fire Department says Academy has finished up. Losing a Cadet due to family moving. Planning Commission almost finished with Zoning book. Building Department says Building Permits are up.![]()
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Motion by Lewis to adjourn at 7:18 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. ![]()
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Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk
Special Board Meeting![]()
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Plainfield Township![]()
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June 2nd, 2026![]()
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Eagle Pointe Plaza![]()
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Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by Pledge of Allegiance. ![]()
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Present: Bassi, Lewis, Morel and Reilly Kocher absent 0 Guests![]()
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Public Comments: none![]()
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Board Comments: none![]()
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Fitness Center Equipment: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to purchase equipment for the fitness room in the amount of $10,895.00 and adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Kocher absent. Nays: none. ![]()
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Blade Buddy Purchase: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to purchase the Blade Buddy for the excavator in the amount of $$3206.00 and adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Kocher absent. Nays: none. ![]()
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Power at Gazebo: Motion by Lewis supported by Reilly to have the Gazebo on its own power unit and pay Consumers to do so in the amount of $2200.00 and adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Kocher absent. Nays: none. ![]()
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Budget Amendment: Motion by Lewis supported by Reilly to amend the Budget as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Kocher absent. Nays: none.![]()
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BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBERAPPROVED BUDGET AMOUNTBUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)NEW BUDGET AMOUNT 101000696 Fund Equity100100 +7651 107751 101805970 CC Capital7789+4395 12148 101276970 Cem Capital7500+1056 8556 101751930P&R Rep&Maint.13100+2200 15300 ![]()
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Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 11:32 am.![]()
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Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk
Synopsis of Special Meeting Minutes![]()
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Plainfield Township Board of Trustees![]()
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June 2, 2026![]()
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Meeting called to order at 11:00 by Supervisor Lewis![]()
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4 members present 1 Absent 0 guests![]()
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Items approved: ![]()
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1) Fitness Center Equipment in the amount of $10,895.00![]()
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2) Blade Buddy purchase for excavator $3206.00![]()
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3) Power at Gazebo $2200.00![]()
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Meeting adjourned at 11:32 am![]()
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Prepared by Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk![]()
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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
Friendly Reminder the Waste Site has New Hours WEDNESDAY starting Memorial Day — Labor Day![]()
9:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Plainfield Township Historical Commission![]()
May 2026 Minutes![]()
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Called to order at -1010![]()
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Introductions - None![]()
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Approve Agenda - Motion by BN /Support MH![]()
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Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - Motion BN / Support MH![]()
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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![]()
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Treasure Report – Motion to accept MH / Support BN![]()
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Curator Work Activity:New Deed of Gift now in use please the new form![]()
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Old Business-Friends of the Museum a board &to put together start 501c3 paperwork![]()
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New Business -The Move, The Fair schedule, July 4 Parade, Friends of the Museuma board & to put together start 501c3 paperwork![]()
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Next Meeting - 19 June 2026![]()
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Adjournment – Motion to adjourn BN support MH