Regular Board Meeting
Plainfield Township
Eagle Pointe Plaza
May 20th, 2026
Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lewis followed by Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Guests: 10
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to approve the Agenda as presented with additions. 11a(e) County Commissioner and 12e) Firework approval.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Public Comment: One person spoke
Board Comments: none
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Lewis supported by Bassi to approve Minutes from Regular Meeting April 15th, 2026. All ayes. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Presented by Bassi
Budget Report: Presented by Lewis
Budget Amendment: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve the Resolution for the following Final Budget Amendment for the 2025-26 Budget. 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 AMOUNT |
| 101101702 Salaries | 12000 | +450 | 12450 |
| 101265705 Wages | 25000 | +2100 | 27100 |
| 1012656920 Elect | 25114 | +3500 | 28614 |
| 101265922 Heat | 25000 | +2500 | 27500 |
| 101265970 Capital Hall | 14284 | +900 | 15184 |
| 101751970 Capital Parks | 90000 | -15000 | 75000 |
| 101299801 Prof. Svc. | 20000 | +2500 | 22500 |
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.
GENERAL FUND: 59050-59110
FIRE FUND: 7646-7660
ROAD FUND: 1691
LIBRARY FUND: 1929
BUILDING: 2475-2479
WASTE SITE: 3881- 3889
SEWER: 3225-3231
TAX ACCOUNT: 4684-4689 AND W6
LITTLE LONG:
W LONDO LAKE:
LOON LAKE
CHAIN LAKE
LONG LAKE-
BASS:
JOSE LAKE:
INDIAN LAKE
County Commissioner: Charlie Finley spoke.
Library-Historical Move Update: The fiber will be in by June 16th.
Additional Tree Cutting: The tree across from Alan Baker is heaving the sidewalk and needs to be removed.
School Path Survey Meeting Update: Prints are being drawn up.
2026 Road Work Approval: Motion by Kocher supported by Bassi to approve the Road work for 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
ROAD LOCATION WORK COST
1 Cedar Road from Chain Lk Rd to Cedar Dr gravel $21,252.00 Y
2 Front St from Long Lk Rd to Bliss Ln. RAP $12,328.00 Y
3 Hale Rd from Wickert Rd to M-65 RAP $14,168.00 Y
4 Long Lk boat launch access from Kokosing to the T RAP $8,360.00 Y
5 Mill Station Rd from Ora Lk to Esmomd RAP $58,451.00 Y
6 Sherwood Dr from Avalon to Long Lake Rd RAP $65,565.00 Y
7 Towerline Rd From Curtis to Esmond OVERLAY $76,180.00 Y
8 Webb Rd from Towerline to Chippewa Trl RAP $127,181.00 Y
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10 TOTAL #1 – #7 $256,304.00
TOTAL ALL $383,485.00
BUDGETED $281,000.00
Fund Equity $65,000.00
Available for 2026 $346,000.00
2026 ROAD WORK
Waste Cards: Motion by Lewis supported by Kocher to allow the Treasurer to make immediate additions to the Waste Roll. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Historical Fair Booth approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to Rent a booth at the fair for Historical Society in the amount of $500. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Parks and Rec Update and Purchases with Budget Adjustment: Motion by Reilly supported by Kocher to approve Reilly to take the Proposal to the Iosco County Parks and Rec for the purchase of picnic tables, fencing for pickleball court and swingset. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Firework Approval: Motion by Reilly supported by Bassi to raise the Firework Contract to $15,000 with Wolverine Fireworks and adjust the Budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Long Lake Garage Condominiums Site Plans: Motion by Morel supported by Lewis to approve the Long Lake Garage Condo Site Plans: Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Request to Increase Goodar Fire Rate: Motion by Lewis supported by Kocher to increase the Fire Contract with Goodar Township Fire Department from $8000 to $10,000. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
New Fire Cadet: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to approve Bailey Brooks as Fire Cadet. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Fitness Center Equipment Purchase: Motion by Bassi supported by Kocher to purchase a new piece of equipment in the amount of $6500.00 and adjust the budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Blade Buddy Purchase for Excavator: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to purchase a Blade for the Excavator in the amount of $2500.00 and adjust budget accordingly. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Kocher, Lewis, Morel and Reilly. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Signs at both halls: Tabled til more info available.
Resolution for Current Budget: Motion by Bassi supported by Lewis to approve Resolution to Amend the Budget for the 2026-27 Budget. 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 AMOUNT |
| 101751930P&R Rep&Maint. * | 6000 | +7100 | 13100 |
| 101299968 Fireworks * | 11000 | ||
| 101805970 CC Capital * | 1289 | ||
| 101265739 Farmers Mkt | 500 | +1000 | 1500 |
| 101000694 Misc Revenue | 10000 | +1000 | 11000 |
| 101276970 Cem Capital* | 5000 | +2500 | 7500 |
| 101000696 Fund Equity | 80000 | ||
Committee-Department Reports: Fire Department says Academy has finished up. Losing a Cadet due to family moving. Planning Commission almost finished with Zoning book. Building Department says Building Permits are up.
Motion by Lewis to adjourn at 7:18 pm. All ayes. Motion carried.
Sue Reilly, Plainfield Township Clerk
