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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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