10-19-2005 TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M. by the Supervisor, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Present: Parkinson, Brown, Bielby, Bassi, Caverly, and 8 citizens.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Bassi seconded by Brown to approve the minutes of the September 21, 2005 regular meeting. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Brown seconded by Caverly to approve the minutes of the Special meeting and Public Hearing on October 13, 2005. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.

Financial Report: All Accounts are balanced. The General fund checking $61,993.18, Gen fund CD $52,065.20, General Fund Mi. Class Pool $83,352.85, Fire Dept Checking $7,652.84, Fire Dept CD $41,201.23, Fire Dept Mi. Class Pool $452.11, Library Fund $12,578.25, Road Fund $94,085.54, Waste Site Fund $85,760.97, Sewer Fund Checking $139,292.80, Sewer CD $61,253.19, Cemetery CD $2,500.00, Cemetery Sav. $979.49.

Budget Amendment: Motion by Bielby seconded by Bassi to amend the 2005-06 Budget to set up an account for Bass Lake. Revenue account #101-000-671 $15,084.37 and the expense account #101-299-959 $15,084.37. Roll Call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.

Approval of Bills: Motion by Brown seconded by Caverly to approve the bills as presented. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.

Public comments: Opened at 3:10 p.m. Mr. Scott addressed the Board as to his concerns regarding the petitions for the Bass Lake Improvement Board.

Planning Commission Resignation: Jim Losee is resigning from the Planning Commission as he is moving from the community. Motion by Parkinson seconded by Caverly to accept his resignation with regrets. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Parkinson seconded by Caverly to appoint John Suitor to service on the Planning Commission. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.

Uncollectible fees: Due to bankruptcy, Sherry McCadie has an unpaid bill at the Township of $47.00. Motion by Caverly seconded by Brown to waive this as an uncollectible bill. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.

Spicer’s: Rob Eggers of Spicer’s Group discussed the Master Plan that the Planning Commission approved. He requested a resolution from the Board to adopt the draft of the Master Land use plan for distribution to neighboring and registered entities. Motion by Brown seconded by Caverly to approve this resolution. Roll call vote: Ayes: Brown, Bassi, Bielby, Caverly and Parkinson. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Bassi seconded by Caverly to enter into an agreement for professional services for a Five Year Recreational Plan with Spicer Group, total cost of $6,800.00. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.

ORV Ordinance: Motion by Parkinson seconded by Caverly to approve the ORV/OHV Ordinance that was adopted by the Iosco County Board of Commissioners for use in Plainfield Township on all county and public roads and will be reviewed in one year. This will become effective Jan. 1, 2006. A copy of the ordinance is available at the Township hall. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.

Library resolution: Motion by Bielby seconded by Brown to add the words “The ten (10) year duration of this millage that was approved August 2004 continues thru the 2013 tax collection” this is added to the resolution approve March 16, 2005. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.

Township Office Hours: Beginning Dec.5, 2005 thru March 31, 2006 the Township offices and Library will be open 4 days a week. The hours will be Monday thru Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The waste site hours will remain the same with the exception of Sundays; the hours will be 9 a.m. to
2 p.m., this will be indefinite.

Motion by Bassi seconded by Bielby to adjourn at 4:15 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

Elaine J. Bielby
Plainfield Township Clerk