PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP
REGULAR  MEETING
February 15, 2006

 

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 22 citizens. 

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Bassi seconded by Caverly to approve the minutes of the special meeting February 9, 2006.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Brown seconded by Caverly to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2006 regular meeting.  Roll call vote: All ayes.  Motion carried.

Financial Report:  All accounts are balanced.
Budget Reports: We need to amend the budget for the 4 Lake Boards. Motion by Bassi seconded by Caverly to approve the following budget amendments: 101-299-881 from $16,800.01 to $ 0, 101-299-957 from $43,808.75 to $0,
101-299-958 from $17,955.93 to $0, 101-299-959 from $15,084.37 to $0, 101-000-671 from $15,084.37 to $0, 101-000-672 from $41,808.75 to $0, 101-000-673 from $16,800.01 to $0 and 101-000-675 from $17,955.93 to $0. Roll call vote: Ayes: Brown, Bassi, Caverly, Bielby and Parkinson. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Parkinson seconded by Caverly to approve the following budget amendments:
841-000-672 from $0 to $15,084.37, 841-299-801 from $0 to $15,084.37, 842-000-672 from $0 to $16,800.01, 842-299-801 from $0 to $16,800.01, 843-000-672 from $0 to $17,955.93, 843-299-801 from $0 to $17,955.93, 844-000-672 from $0 to $41,808.75, and  844-299-801 from $0 to $41,808.75. Roll call vote: Ayes: Brown, Caverly, Bassi, Bielby and Parkinson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Presentation of bills:  Motion by Brown seconded to approve the bills as presented with the addition of two bills not printed for the Fire Department. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Closed regular meeting 3:10p.m.

Opened Public hearing for Waste Site 5 year Assessment.
Public comments: One question asked regarding assessment charges for vacant parcels. These are not included, only parcels with residences on them are assessed.
Public Hearing closed at 3:31 p.m

Opened the regular meeting 3:32 p.m.
Motion by Brown seconded by Caverly to approve a resolution to renew the Waste site garbage 5 year assessment district with an additional $10 assessment, raising the rate from $50.00 to $60.00 per year. This will generate $236,160.00 per year for a total 5 year district cost of $1,180,800.00. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bielby, Caverly, Bassi, Brown and Parkinson. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Closed regular meeting at 3:35p.m.
 
Opened Public Hearing for Parks & Recreation 5 year Plan at 3:36 p.m.
Public comments: None
Public Hearing closed at 3:38 p.m.

Opened regular meeting.
Motion by Caverly seconded by Brown to approve a resolution for the Parks and Recreation 5-Year Plan. Roll call vote: Ayes: Bassi, Caverly, Brown, Bielby and Parkinson. Nays: None.  Motion carried.

Amended ORV Ordinance:  Motion by Caverly seconded by Parkinson to amend the Plainfield Township ORV ordinance from Iosco to Plainfield Township.  Roll call vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

School Election:  Motion by Bielby seconded by Bassi to change Plainfield Townships’ 2 precincts to 1 precinct for local school elections only. Roll call vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Fire Dept.: Bob Dailey reported that Ken Emery has resigned from the Fire Dept.
On Feb.25 they will be having ice rescue 2 at Loon Lake.  Bob recommended the following appointments, Andy Compau to Assistant Fire Chief and  Shawn Holliday to Recording Secretary. Motion by Caverly seconded by Brown to approve the appointment of Andy Compau as Assistant Fire Chief effective immediately. Roll call vote:  All Ayes. Motion carried.  Motion by Parkinson seconded by Caverly to appoint Shawn Holliday as Recording Secretary effective immediately. Roll call vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Road Commission Resolution:  Motion by Parkinson seconded by Caverly to approve a resolution for Local safety program with the Road Commission for the repair of the Curtis Road bridge. Roll call vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Lutheran Retreat Association agreement:  Motion by Bassi seconded by Brown to approve an agreement with the Lutheran Association on the acquisition of approximately 12 acres on Loon Lake and Mudd Lake for park development. The agreement will be on file at the Township hall. Roll call vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Public Comments:  Mark Rehil asked the Board to consider purchasing property for additional ball fields.

Motion by Bassi seconded by Brown to adjourn at 4:05 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried.

 

Elaine J. Bielby

Plainfield Township Clerk