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September 15, 2021 Minutes

Regular Board Meeting Plainfield Township Eagle Pointe Plaza

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

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

Present:  Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly.  Absent: Houthoofd
37 Guests

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

Public Comment:  4 people spoke

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to accept Minutes from Regular and Special from August 18th, 2021 and Special Meeting on September 1st, 2021.  All Ayes.  Houthoofd absent.  Motion carried.

Financial Report:  Presented by Bassi.

Budget Report:  Presented by Lewis.

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

Motion carried.

GENERAL FUND 56065  -56098

FIRE FUND 6817-6825

GYPSY MOTH FUND:

ROAD FUND:  1630-1632

LIBRARY: 1765-1766

BUILDING:  2107-2108

SEWER: 2947-2948

WASTE SITE: 3439-3444

TAX ACCOUNT: 4212-4217

LITTLE LONG:8421018

W LONDO LAKE:8431021-8431022

LOON LAKE 8441030

CHAIN LAKE:

INDIAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT

BASS:

LONG LAKE

JOSE LAKE: 8471015

BIG ISLAND LAKE:8491011

LLOPA Meeting Time and Date:  A Meeting for LLOPA –Long Lake Properties Owners Association is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at 6 pm in the Meeting Room at Eagle Pointe Plaza.  Zoom will also be available for this meeting. 

AARP Funds Update and uses:  These funds will be available soon.  One part this year and one part will be paid next year.  Possible uses that are acceptable would be Sewer upgrade, pumps and grinder and panels.  Firehall also needs a new well.

Entrance Covers:  Motion by Bassi supported by Reilly to check into prices for Entrance Covers for Eagle Pointe Plaza. Roll call vote:  Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly.  Houthoofd Absent.  Nays: none.

Motion carried.

Fiscal Year Change:  Supervisor Lewis would like to change fiscal year to October 1st 2021 thru March 31st.  Board is in agreement.  Lewis will look into how to get this moving.

Private Road Maintenance Agreement:  No one wants to bed on roads.

Gypsy Moth Consultant Contract:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to Renew contract with Neil Swanson, gypsy moth consultant for 2021-2022.  . Roll call vote:  Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly.  Houthoofd Absent.  Nays: none.

Motion carried.

Budget amendment for air packs purchased last year:  Motion by Allen supported by Reilly to accept budget amendment for Fire Department for Air Packs purchased last year.  . Roll call vote:  Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly.  Houthoofd Absent.  Nays: none.

Motion carried.

Consideration of Special Olympics request:  Motion by Reilly supported by Allen to give Special Olympic $600 credit for building use from last year to this year.  So there will be no charge from October 1st, 2021 thru September 30, 2022 due to credit issued.  . Roll call vote:  Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly.  Houthoofd Absent.  Nays: none.

Motion carried.

Fire Dept Radios: Motion by Allen supported by Bassi to purchase 5-800 MHZ Radios and an activation fee of 250.00 per radio as budgeted.  . Roll call vote:  Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly.  Houthoofd Absent.  Nays: none.

Motion carried.

Building on Leased Land Attorney Approval:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to pursue legal advice how to handle unpaid property taxes on property on leased land

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

Motion carried.

Revolving Fund approval for Long Lake Weed Fund:  Motion by Bassi supported by Allen to set up a revolving fund to cover deficit of $13000.00 owed to PLM and Restorative until December Taxes are collected . Roll call vote:  Ayes: Allen, Bassi, Lewis and Reilly.  Houthoofd Absent.  Nays: none.

Motion carried.

Committee Reports:  none

Board Comments:  Live 65 this weekend along with Pancake Breakfast at firehall at 8 am on Saturday.  October 22, 2021 is our annual Open House.

Amar report is all corrected. 

Motion by Bassi to adjourn at 7:34 pm.  All ayes. Houthoofd absent.  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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