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February 17, 2021 Minutes

Plainfield Township Regular Meeting Eagle Pointe Plaza Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
Present:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Guests: 1

Approval of Agenda:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve the agenda as presented.  All Ayes:  Motion approved.

Public Comments:  none

Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Houthoofd supported by Allen to approve minutes from Wednesday, January 20th regular meeting.  All Ayes.  Motion approved. 

Financial Report:  Presented by Bassi

Budget Report :  Presented by Lewis

Budget Amendments:  Motion by Reilly supported by Houthoofd to make the following budget amendments:  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBERAPPROVED BUDGET AMOUNTBUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
 206000528 FR HAZARD0+18000 18000 
 101000574 Shared Rev.325000+10000 335000 
 101299802 Auditor9270+1230 10500
 101751970 Parks Capital5000+4000 9000
 101751956 Parks Misc1000+1000 2000 
 842000672 LLLK Weed SAD28000-14000 14000 
 842000696 LLLK Weed SAD Fund Bal0+14000 14000 
 596000672 Waste SAD235000+12500 247500 
 596529811 Waste Haul Fees185400+12500 197900 
 841000672 Bass Weed SAD5372.48+627.52 6000 
 841299727 Bass Weed Off.Supl401.60+248.40 650 
 841299801 Bass Weed Prof Svs4476.48+379.12 4855.60 
 844000672 Loon Weed SAD28840+1960 30800 
BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBERAPPROVED BUDGET AMOUNTBUDGET AMOUNT CHANGE (+INCREASE/-DECREASE)NEW BUDGET AMOUNT
 844299801 Loon Weed  ProfSvs27264.10+1960 29224.10 
 845000672 Long SAD27500 +87528375 
 845299801 Long Weed Prof Svs24398.40+875 25273.4 
 846000672 Chain SAD8500+250 8750 
 846299801 ChainWeed ProfSvs7377.30 +2507627.30 
 847000672 Jose SAD15000-15000 0 
 847000696 Jose Fund Bal0+15000 15000 
 848000672 Indian SAD13500-13500 0 
 848000696 Indian Fund Bal013500 13500 
 849000672 BgIsl SAD5175-450  4725
 849299801 BgIsl Weed Prof Svs4860-450 4410 
 101265930 Hall Rep & Maint29000+5720 34720 
    

Presentation of Bills:  Motion by Allen supported by Houthoofd to pay bills as presented.  Roll call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none.  Motion carried

GENERAL FUND 55766-55801
FIRE FUND 111 AND 6730-6741
GYPSY MOTH FUND: 2
ROAD FUND 1623
LIBRARY:  1747-1749
BUILDING:  2068-2072
SEWER: 2914-2916
WASTE SITE: 3390-3393
TAX ACCOUNT: 4172-4181 AND 9003984-9003985
LITTLE LONG:842017
W LONDO LAKE:643018
LOON LAKE 8441024
CHAIN LAKE:8461017
INDIAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT:
BASS: 8411014
LONG LAKE
JOSE LAKE:
BIG ISLAND LAKE:8491007

Pavilion Removal:  Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to have Wilson Trucking tear the pavilion behind the Rec Center.down for the amount of $2500.00.  Roll call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly.  Nays: none. Motion carried. 

Township Email Database:  Dave working on getting this set up.

Firehall Driveway Location/Smokey Bear Sign:  We will be getting with MDOT on their sidewalk expansion to have firehall driveway location moved so it is across from building doors and we will be moving Smokey Bear sign, possibly to north of town by Welcome to Hale Sign.

Park Tree Removal:  Dave Rasch will be removing a tree on the Bike Path and we will be getting a hold of Shellenbarger Tree Service to remove tree at Loon Lake Park. 

Covid Vaccination Center update:  Still waiting to hear from Health Department whether they will be using Eagle Pointe for Covid Vacanations.

Address Sign Program Building update:  Patrick Ready will like to start a program that will give those that apply for a new building permit a green sign with the white numbers on it to that resident. 

2021 Road Work:  Presented by Lewis.  Esmond to Curtis, Putnam to Webb-Hillsdale, Lakeside to Long Lake Road to Kokosing, and Towerline gravel, (Curtis to Galion).

Auditor Contract Amendment:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to amend the payment of 9490.00 that was approved to pay the auditor for 2020 audit and now pay 10485.00. The additional amount added due to a new form that the auditor had to file. Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Daves Computer Contract:  Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to renew  Daves Conputer Contract for 2021.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Historical Commission Resignation:  Motion by Reilly supported by Allen to accept Margy Holzheuers resignation as Vice Chair on the Historical Commission.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried. The Board thanks her for her many years of service. 

Fireworks for July 4th:  Motion by Lewis supported by Houthoofd to approve contract with Wolverine Fireworks for Saturday, July 3rd in the amount OF $10000.00.   Fire Dept are not sure on their donation but the Show will not exceed $10000.00. 

Board of Review Resolution:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve Resolution to allow Local Residents to protest in writing.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Gypsy Moth Application Contract Approval: Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to approve the contract with Hamilton Helicopters for the Gypsy Moth spraying.  Roll Call vote:  Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly  Nays: none. Motion carried.

Board Comments:  Reilly said she will be looking into cemetery software. 

Motion to adjourn by Bassi.  All Ayes.  Motion carried. Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

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Plainfield Township Historical CommissionSeptember 15,2026,MinutesCalled to order at10:00 AMIntroductions NoneApprove AgendaMotion by JK Second RDSApprove Previous Meeting Minutes Motion BN Second RDSPresentBoard 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 KelahanTreasureReport Approved as read - JK/BN.Voted not to renew Canva Subscription MH/RDSPrevious Minutes Approved - MH/BTCurator Work Activity: Nothing newOld BusinessFriends of the Museumare all set up.Review By Lawstable is until move is complete.National Scenic Byway Project, The CCC’s Program September 19, Library open house September 23, New BusinessLibrary Open House has been changed to October 20, everything is set for CCC Program, Homer Roberts’s son contacted Fred for possible donations of some of his things and assist with museum set up, Margy has reached out to him. We now have keys to the new museum. Next Meeting 20 October 2026Adjournment 10:30 ...
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Synopsis of Meeting MinutesPlainfield Township Board of TrusteesSeptember 16th, 2026Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis5 members present 4 guestsItems approved: 1) Agenda 2) Minutes from Regular Meeting August 19th, 20263) Bills to be paid 4) Budget Amendment5) Adopt the Plainfield Township Zoning Ordinance and Map Resolution 20260916-016) 2026 Special Assessments7) L4029 for 20268) Adopt Resolution 20260916-00 to continue Northern Pines Trailer Park Water System Operation9) Resolution for Charitable Gaming Approval for PTO10) Budget AmendmentMeeting adjourned at 7:05 pmPrepared by Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township ClerkCopies 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 ...
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Regular Board MeetingPlainfield TownshipEagle Pointe PlazaAugust 19th, 2026Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly Guests: 7Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Agenda as presented with the following additions: 7) approval of Meeting minutes to include July 13th, Special Meeting Minutes and 12 c) Submit Master Plan for approval for Comments.All ayes. Motion carried. Public Comments: noneBoard Comments: Lewis had donation of Disc GolfApproval of Minutes: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve the Minutes from July 13th Special Meeting and July 15th Regular Meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. Financial Report: Presented by Bassi. Budget Report: Presented by Lewis. 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. FIRE FUND: 7688-7703GENERAL FUND: 59225-59281ROAD FUND: 1694LIBRARY FUND: 1940-1941BUILDING: 2497-2503WASTE SITE: 3910-3915SEWER: 3245-3249TAX ACCOUNT: 4691-4705LITTLE LONG: W LONDO LAKE:1063LOON LAKE CHAIN LAKE LONG LAKE- BASS: JOSE LAKE: Library-Historial Move Update: Used books being moved on Tuesday. MDOT Stoplight Replacement Update-Sidewalk work: Work is scheduled to start on Monday. Zoning Ordinance Update: Zoning ordinance book update has been sent to the County for review and will come to us in September for final approval. Master Plan Update: Master Plan will be coming to the board in 63 days for final approval. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Private Road Maint Contract: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to award the Private Road Maintance Agreement for 2026-2028 to Jeff Streeter in the amount of 62740.00 per year. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried. Downtown Sidewalk Replace/Repair-Hunt Brothers: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve the quote from Hunt Brothers to Replace and Repair some parts of the sidewalk in town and the Senior Center in the amount of $13,490.00. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Master Plan for Public Comment: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to approve the Master Plan for Public Comment which will come back to us in 63 days for final approval. Community Center Prices: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to raise the Community Center Prices as follows starting October 1st, 2026. Day Pass: 3$ to 5$Resident Yearly: 25$ to $30------Two Person: $45-----Family $55******Fitness Rm $55Non-Resident Yearly: $40 to $45--Two Person: $65 to $70---Family: $90***Fitness Rm $70Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Tavern License-Local Government Approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to approve the Tavern License for Timbers and Tides Restaurant at Local Level. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Park Survey approval: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Riggs Land Surveying quote for $7150.00 to survey Chain Lake Park and Loon Lake Park. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.Budget Amendment: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to approve the following Budget Amendment. 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 AMOUNT206000696 Use of Fund Balance 0 +77430 77430 206336970 Capital Outlay 12000 +77430 89430 Pre-approved progress payment for new fire dept. tanker 101000696 111251 +20640 131891 101265970 10000 +13490(sidewalks) 23490 101751970 2500 +7150(surveys) 9650 Committee Dept. Reports: Historical is having a CCC Camps presentation on September 19th, 2026. Library Open House scheduled for September 23rd. Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:18 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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