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Supervisors Corner

Most recent happenings in Plainfield Township.

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    Thanks to all those that worked to make our July 4th celebration so wonderful. Two days of fun starting with the fireworks show on Friday night followed by the wonderful…

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    I am going to use this edition to illuminate an issue that we are seeing all too frequently as of late, excessive water and/or localized flooding as we have never…

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    SUPERVISORS CORNER I hope all is well with you and your families after the spring floods and winter iceing, we have had a very precarious start to 2026. But we…

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    SUPERVISORS CORNER All property owners received a Notice of Assessment in the mail within the last few weeks. You do not have to do anything with this notice. It is…

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    SUPERVISOR’S CORNER It is that time of year again and on behalf of all of us in the township offices have a very Merry Christmas and a very joyous New…

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    SUPERVISOR’S CORNER Well, we have an update to the library move schedule. I was in contact with the Iosco-Arenac District Library(IADL) to get a status of their efforts to relocate…

  • SUPERVISOR’S CORNER November 2025

    SUPERVISOR’S CORNER As many of you are aware, we are relocating our township library to the current meeting room in the Plaza. We have an anticipated delivery date for the…

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    I want to thank all of you who have taken advantage of the house number signs that we have available for free to our residents. Many of you have stopped…

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    Over the past 3 weeks I have had at least 6 conversations with residents regarding their properties in our township. Some are simple property line concerns, others are easement issues…

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    SUPERVISOR’S CORNER Congratulations for another successful fair and Fourth of July celebration. Everyone enjoyed the festivities and no major catastrophes. So thanks to all the volunteers and workers that make…

Regular Board MeetingPlainfield Township Eagle Pointe PlazaJune 17th, 2026Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Guests: 3Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the Agenda with the following additions. 11c) parking signs and 11d) Insurance renewal. All ayes: Motion carried. Public Comments: noneBoard Comments: noneApproval of Minutes: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve Minutes from Regular Meeting May 20th, 2026 and Special Meeting June 2nd, 2026. 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 the bills as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. GENERAL FUND: 59113-59167FIRE FUND: 7661-7669ROAD FUND: 1692LIBRARY FUND: 1930-1933BUILDING: 2480-2486WASTE SITE: 3890-3899SEWER: 3232-3235TAX ACCOUNT: 4690 LITTLE LONG: 1056W LONDO LAKE:1060LOON LAKE1066 CHAIN LAKE 1039LONG LAKE- 1090BASS: 1040 JOSE LAKE:1029Library-Historical Move Update: Fiber outside is done. Parking Lot-Driving Test: A company will be using our parking lot for driving lessons. Parking Signs: Lewis is ordering signs to make the parking lot up front a short term parking for library and township office business. and the east large parking lot will be for Community Center. Insurance approval: Our insurance is up for renewal on July 1st. TCA will get us our quotes and we will have to have a meeting before the 1st of July to approve.Grant and Hill Township Fire Contracts for 2026-27: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Grant and Hill Township Fire Contracts for 2026-27. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Parks and Rec County Grant purchase approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Lewis to approve the purchase that was presented to the County for the purchase of the 5 picnic tables, the fencing around the pickleball courts and the swingset in the amount of $23,510.00 and to adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Entrance Mats: Motion by Kocher supported by Lewis to approve the purchase of two entrance mats for the 2 front entrances at the Plaza. Roll call vote: Ayes: Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: Bassi. Motion carried. Data Center and BESS Moratorium: Motion by Reilly supported by Morel to approve the Resolution to impose a temporary moratorium on the issuance of permits for the erection or operation of Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within the Township. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Committee –Department Reports: Building Permits are Up. Motion by Lewis to adjourn at 7:05 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk ... See MoreSee Less
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Special Board MeetingPlainfield TownshipEagle Pointe PlazaJune 29th, 2026Meeting was called to order at 11:00 am by Supervisor Lewis.Roll call vote: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Absent: Morel TCA Insurance Renewal: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to accept TCA Insurance Proposal for the 2026-2027 year in the amount of $48,228.00. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Absent: Morel. Motion carried. Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 11:08 am.Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk ... See MoreSee Less
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Minutes ofPlainfield Township Planning and Parks and Recreation CommissionRegular meetingJuly 8, 20261. Called to order by McDonellat 6:30p.m.2. Pledge of allegiance was said by all present.3. Roll Call:a. Present: Toth, Thayer, McDonell, Morell, Johnson, Olmstead, Heal,b. Absent: 4. Guest: Patrick zoning enforcement: Nemcog reps5. Approval of Agenda: a. Motion by Johnson and seconded by McDonell Motion carried by voice, all ayes.6. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Johnson, seconded by McDonell to approve May 13, 2026minutes. Motion carried by voice, all ayes.7. Township board report: Morell: had a quick meeting, library moving8. ZBA Report: Toth: no meeting, maybe one upcoming 9. Community comments or questions: none10. New Business: a. none11. Old Business:a. Zoning ordinance review: Reviewed issues that need decisions. Most changes were minor that needed edits. Public hearing is the next step. Needs to be in paper next week for review for next meeting.. b. Master plan: Heather will be at next meeting, full draft of master plan will be emailed out in next day or so. Michigan scenic by-way, River road scenic by-way is part of township starts at Rollways, the pavilion is the last CCC building still standing. Corridor is looking for our support for preservation. c. If you are a member of Nemcog then we can get extra support. We have to pay a fee to use their services. 12. General Discussion and Public Comments: 13. Motion by Johnson, second Toth adjourn 7:50Motion carried by voice, all ayes.14. Next meeting August 12,2026 6:30pmMinutes submitted by Cheryl McDonellApproved: Date________________ _____________________________ ... See MoreSee Less
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July Meeting Notices ... See MoreSee Less
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2026 Lumberman's Monument Activities ... See MoreSee Less
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Synopsis of Meeting MinutesPlainfield Township Board of TrusteesJune 17th, 2026Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis5 members present 3 guests Items approved: 1) Agenda with additions2) Minutes from Regular Meeting May 20th, 2026 and Special Meeting June 2, 20263) Bills to be paid 4) 2026-27 Fire Contracts with Grant and Hill Townships5) Parks and Rec Purchases with Budget amendment6) Purchase of 2 Front Entrance Aluminum Mats in the amount of 2289.007) Data Center and Bess Moratrium Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pmPrepared by Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk 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 ... See MoreSee Less
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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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