Read Aloud with Ms. Jamie November 18
SUPERVISORS CORNER SO much has happened since last we spoke. My fault at missing last month’s deadline, I’m trying to clear some issues to avoid this in the future. First, I want to thank the volunteers and the Friends of the Library for the wonderful open house that they had on October 20th. It was very well attended with over 175 residents and bibliophiles(book lovers). This was the culmination of the library move that we started last fall. So Cheryl has her new digs at Eagle Pointe and invites you to stop by any day Monday through Friday from 9-4 and check out the facility and maybe even a book or two. Maybe next year we can look at starting a Library News Page in the WH to keep everyone up to speed on Library programs and activities. Since we are in the congratulating mode, many thanks to the individuals that volunteered at the E-Waste Collection event that we held in the Eagle Pointe parking lot on the 10th of October. The event allowed you to dispose of any electronic devices including tv’s, monitors, computers, game consoles, cell phones, office equipment and batteries. We had over 120 participants over the 4 hour period and collected more than 7,810 lbs of E-Waste that was taken to our contracted hauler’s reclamation facility in Lansing. This event was brought to us by the Iosco County Recycling Advisory Board and made possible through the Rural Electronics Recycling Grant from EGLE and the Iosco County Recycling Millage. For more information go to iosco.net/recycleforiosco/special-events/Also a bit of housekeeping for getting ready to go into the winter months and coming off an election cycle, starting on November 9 and continuing through the month we will be removing any temporary signs from road corners or ditch lines. This includes election signs, for sale signs, business signs, ad signs, etc. So if you have any of these out around the township please pick them up before we start this process. We are not traveling out just to remove the signs but as we travel around the community for business, we will remove them. Realtor signs will be held at the township until January for pickup at anytime.As you know, if you traveled through the downtown intersection, the MDOT traffic light project has hit a snag. Apparently, the posts and arms for the light mounts were not approved for order until mid September and they have a 4 to 6 month lead time. So, MDOT will not be able to complete the installation until then which could be February or March. Until then some of the site such as the Shell and Scofield corners will not be finished. They plan to finish the Marathon and Gazebo corners by the end of the year. That was the latest plan that I was told earlier this week. Another issue in the news recently has come across my desk and I want to try and make some sense out of what we are seeing and hearing. AI is a hot button issue. Whether we want it or not, we have been using it since it’s infancy as search engines on the internet. What has evolved from the technology and information gathering over the past three decades has resulted in AI. We had to realize that turning our day to day items over to Siri or Alexa would result in this type of an evolution. However, remember how it got here. Through our own creation and programming(telling it what to do) we have generated these bots. They produce what we ask of them based on what we told them. Therefore, if our knowledge or experience on an issue is not fully developed, their response may not be fully developed or be dependable. I say this because twice in the last month I have had residents in my office with documents, one was a deed, created by AI, that they swore were accurate that were both incorrect. Remember they can only work with what they are given, so your question may be incomplete or may not be quite what you are looking for. Trust a person that is knowledgeable on the topic to verify your AI info.Consider a membership at the Community Center and Eagle Point Plaza. You can come and enjoy pickleball at any time, yoga, fitness training, walking or some more intense TOWANDA. Whatever your need we probably have some form of activity to assist you. So stop in and see Roma about a membership. We would love to see you. When you’re here stop in on Tuesdays and Thursdays to the Plainfield Township Historical Museum. They have great displays of our community throughout history and how our residents lived long ago. The members do a great job preserving and showcasing our heritage. As always if you ever have any questions, comments or concerns regarding our community please contact me. I am in the office Monday – Friday 7:30 – 4:00 at 989-728-2811 or my cell at 989-984-7073 or by email supervisor@plainfieldtwpmi.com. Fred Lewis – Supervisor Plainfield Township
Plainfield TownshipSpecial Election Committee MeetingOctober 14, 2026Eagle Pointe PlazaMeeting called to order at 9 amPresent: Bassi, Lewis and ReillyMotion by Lewis supported by Bassi to approve the Following Election workers for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Ayes_______3_ Nays _0DAVID BRINDLEY RHONDA BRINDLEYLESTER FOURNIER TONYA MIHELICHLOIS SCHIEWE CRYSTAL YACHCIKSHERYL SKRETNER TERRI BROWNKAY STREETER PAM STREETERCHRISTINE TIMLICK TABITHA LALONDE-REINHARDTSHARON TORONY DENNIS WRIGHTRHONDA PROVOAST LILLIAN GILLKATHY WALLACE ELAINE BIELBYNANCY HILL CHRISTINA NUTTALLUCILLE LAURIA BERNIE NUTTALSANDY DARROW CHERYL MCDONELLJENNIFER STREID-MULLEN MELISSA BEEBETERI KEMPF JACKIE KENNEDYCHRISTINE SPRINGSTEEN DON MCDONELLSHERYL CLARK CAROL PAGEAUMotion by Reilly supported by Lewis to approve the following for Election Chairs for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Ayes__3______ Nays 0__Christine TimlickRhonda Brindley Nancy HillSharon Torony Terri BrownMotion by Bassi supported by Lewis to approve the Election Receiving Board for the. November 3, 2026 General Election. Ayes___3_____ Nays 0____Lucille Lauria Dennis WrightSue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk
Regular Board MeetingPlainfield TownshipEagle Pointe PlazaSeptember 16th, 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 4 GuestsApproval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi to accept the Agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Comment: none.Board Comments: The Fire Department is applying for a Grant for Wildfire/Extraction Gear. Lewis wondering if board would be interested in donating some of our old gym equipment that we have replaced to Rose City Community Center. Building Department would like to purchase a new truck. Lewis will check on prices. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from August 19th, 2026. All ayes. Motion carried. Financial Report: Presented by Bassi. Budget Report: Presented by Lewis. Budget Amendment: Motion by Lewis supported by Reilly to accept 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 101000502__ 0 +25000 25000 101751970 9650 +25000(park improve) 34650 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: 7704-7714GENERAL FUND: 59282-59337ROAD FUND: LIBRARY FUND: 1942-1943BUILDING: 2504-2508WASTE SITE: 3916-3921SEWER: 3250-3253TAX ACCOUNT: 4691-4705LITTLE LONG: 1059W LONDO LAKE:1064LOON LAKE 1069-1071CHAIN LAKE 1041- voidedLONG LAKE- 1093BASS: JOSE LAKE: 1030INDIAN LAKE: 1035 MDOT Stop Light Replacement Update: Not sure when they are starting hereMaster Plan Update: We will see in December Meeting.Library Open House: Set for October 20thEWaste Collection Event/County Recycle Grant: There will be a countywide EWaste Collection in EPP Parking lot on Oct 12th. The County got the Grant for a Recycle Site here in Plainfield Township. Probably late 2027- early 2028.Cell Tower: There is a potential Cell Tower going up on Chain Lake RoadAdopt the Plainfield Township Zoning Ord and Map Resolution 20260916-01: Motion by Morel supported by Bassi to adopt the Plainfield Township Zoning Ordinance and Map Resolution. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried. Approve 2026 Special Assessments: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve the 2026 Special Assessments. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried. Aprove L-4029 for 2026: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the L-4029 Tax Rate Request for 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried. Adopt Resolution 20260916-00 to continue Northern Pines Trailer Park Water System Operation. Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve the Resolution to continue Northern Pines Trailer Park Water System Operation. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried. Resolution for Charitable Gaming Approval for PTO: Motion by Reilly supported by Morel to approve Resolution for Charitable Gaming Approval for the PTO. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays none. Motion carried. Committee/Department Reports: There is a Historical Program at EPP on September 19th on the CCC Camps. Motion by Lewis to adjourn at 7:05 pm.Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk
Synopsis of Meeting MinutesPlainfield Township Board of TrusteesSeptember 16th, 2026Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Lewis5 members present 8 guestsItems approved: AgendaMinutes from Regular Meeting Sept 16th, 2026 and Special Meeting October 14th 2026 (Election Committee)Bills to be paid 2026 Special Assessment Revision 1Carpet Replacement in RC Office and Lights in the amount of no more than $2500.00Purchase of Building Department Truck in the amount of $45,880.00 under the Mi Deal PlanCemetery Tree Removal-Timlick Tree Service in the amount of 4000.00.Waste Site Road for Sewer Pond access-Reilly Contracting in the amount of $5500.00.Scott Apple Lot Line Adjustment on Nicole Dr.Meeting adjourned at 7:45 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
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
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
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