Plainfield Township Minutes
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Regular Board Meeting![]()
Plainfield Township ![]()
Eagle Pointe Plaza![]()
June 17th, 2026![]()
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Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of ![]()
Allegiance. ![]()
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Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Guests: 3![]()
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Approval 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. ![]()
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Public Comments: none![]()
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Board Comments: none![]()
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Approval 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. ![]()
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Financial Report: Presented by Bassi.![]()
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Budget Report: Presented by Lewis.![]()
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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: 59113-59167![]()
FIRE FUND: 7661-7669![]()
ROAD FUND: 1692![]()
LIBRARY FUND: 1930-1933![]()
BUILDING: 2480-2486![]()
WASTE SITE: 3890-3899![]()
SEWER: 3232-3235![]()
TAX ACCOUNT: 4690 ![]()
LITTLE LONG: 1056![]()
W LONDO LAKE:1060![]()
LOON LAKE1066 ![]()
CHAIN LAKE 1039![]()
LONG LAKE- 1090![]()
BASS: 1040 ![]()
JOSE LAKE:1029![]()
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Library-Historical Move Update: Fiber outside is done. ![]()
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Parking Lot-Driving Test: A company will be using our parking lot for driving lessons. ![]()
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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. ![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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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. ![]()
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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.![]()
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Committee –Department Reports: Building Permits are Up. ![]()
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Motion by Lewis to adjourn at 7:05 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. ![]()
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Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk
Special Board Meeting![]()
Plainfield Township![]()
Eagle Pointe Plaza![]()
June 29th, 2026![]()
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Meeting was called to order at 11:00 am by Supervisor Lewis.![]()
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Roll call vote: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis and Reilly. Absent: Morel ![]()
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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. ![]()
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Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 11:08 am.![]()
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Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk
Minutes of![]()
Plainfield Township Planning and Parks and Recreation Commission![]()
Regular meeting![]()
July 8, 2026![]()
1. 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 reps![]()
5. 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 moving![]()
8. ZBA Report: Toth: no meeting, maybe one upcoming ![]()
9. Community comments or questions: none![]()
10. New Business: ![]()
a. none![]()
11. 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 6:30pm![]()
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Minutes submitted by Cheryl McDonell![]()
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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