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July 2020 Minutes

Plainfield Township
Regular Meeting
July 20th, 2020
Eagle Pointe Plaza

Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly

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

Public Comment: none

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Houthoofd supported by Bassi to approve the minutes from June 17th, 2020 with the following changes:

The document was dated June 20th, 2020 so was changed to June 17th, 2020. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Financial Report: Presented by Bassi

Budget Report: Presented by Lewis

Budget Amendment: Motion by Reilly supported by Houthoofd to accept the Resolution to Amend the Budget as follows: 845-000-696 Fund Balance Long Lake increase from $9064.00 to $10,064.00 and 845-299-941 Permits Long Lake increase from $515.00 to $1515.00. Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Presentation of Bills: Motion by Allen supported by Houthoofd to accept the bills as presented. . Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
General Fund: 55363-55406
Fire Fund: 6632—6646
Road Fund: 1614-1616
Library Fund: 1720-1723
Building Fund: 2022-2028
Sewer Fund: 2876-2888
Waste Site: 3337-3345
Tax Account Fund: 4117-4118
Loon Lake Fund: 8441017-8441018
Chain Lake: 8461012
Indian Lake Improvement: 8481011
Bass Lake Fund: 8411010
Long Lake Weed: 8451023-8451025
Big Island Lake: 8491004

Scott Kiernicki-EMS Milege: Gave presentation via zoom.

Charge for Property Splits/Lot Line Adjustment: Fred proposed an outline of possible charges for these services.

Clarification for future Additional Pay Week Years: If 27 weeks are in a fiscal year then checks are divided between 27 weeks.

Grant Township Fire Protection Contract: Motion by Houthoofd supported by Reilly to approve Fire Protection Contract for Grant Township at $17220.00. . Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Goodar Township Fire Protection Contract: Motion by Allen supported. by Reilly to approve Fire Protection Contract for Goodar Townshp at $8000.00.

Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Hill Township Fire Protection Contract: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve Fire Protection Contract for Hill Township, payment figured on their taxable value. Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

2020-2021 Meeting dates and times: Motion by Houthoofd supported by Bassi to accept the following dates and times of meetings during 2020-2021. Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

July 21st 2020
August 19th 2020
September 16th 2020
October 21st 2020
November 18th 2020
December 16th 2020
January 20th, 2021
February 17th 2021
March 17th 2021
April 21st 2021
May 19th 2021
June 16th 2021
All meetings start at 6:30 pm

Depository: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to accept the Resolution for Plainfield Township Depository Designation. Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Fair Booth Rental: Motion by Allen supported by Houthoofd to agree to pay $500.00 to Iosco County Agricultural Society for rental space for the 2020 Fair. Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Firework Payment Approval and Budget Adjustment: Motion by Lewis supported by Allen to approve an additional $5000.00 to Wolverine Fireworks for their payment and also make a budget adjustment to reflect this payment. Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

PTFD Safety Officer: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve Justin Short as PTFD Safety Officer at $25.00 per month.

Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

New MFR: Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to approve Skylar Ready as new MFR. Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Approve non-holiday Fireworks display: Motion by Allen supported Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

by Bassi to approve non-holiday fiework display on Curtis Rd on Saturday, July 25th 2020.

Loon Lake Road Changes: Motion by Reilly supported by Houthoofd to approve Loon Lake name changes for Iosco County Road Commission. Roll call vote : Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Houthoofd, Lewis and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Committee and Dept Reports: Suspended
Board Comments:
Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 6:40 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk

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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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