Plainfield public meetings in 2021
27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board will review and approve the 2022 Rates and Charges Resolution, amendments to the 2021 budget, and cost-of-living adjustments for non-bargaining employees. The agenda includes approving several change orders and payment applications for water supply system extensions in various areas, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. New business items include the adoption of the 2022 Budget and a new collective bargaining agreement with the Plainfield Township Municipal Employees Association.
- Approve 2022 Rates and Charges Resolution
- Approve 2021 Budget amendments increasing revenues by $1,133,565
- Approve Change Order No. 1 for Area 4 (Belmont Avenue & Van Dam Drive Loop) to $1,698,624.05
- Approve Change Order No. 1 for Area 7A (Wolven Loop) to $2,587,620.45
- Consider adoption of 2022 Budget and new PTMEA collective bargaining agreement
The Board of Trustees approved the 2022 Budget and a new collective bargaining agreement with the Plainfield Township Municipal Employees Association. The Board also approved several water system payments and opted into the National Opioid Settlement.
- Approved 2022 Budget (7-0)
- Approved collective bargaining agreement with Plainfield Township Municipal Employees Association (7-0)
- Approved 2022 Rates and Charges Resolution
- Opted in to the National Opioid Settlement
- Approved $1,698,624.05 contract balance for Belmont Avenue & Van Dam Drive Loop
- Approved $2,587,620.45 contract balance for Wolven Loop
- Approved snow removal proposal from Rapids Services of West MI for Rockford Trail
- Postponed new Private Road Ordinance to January 24, 2022
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board is scheduled to consider adopting a new zoning ordinance and a new Land Division Ordinance. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving payments for water supply system extensions and private water service connections, as well as postponing the Private Road Ordinance to December 13, 2021.
- Consideration of a new Zoning Ordinance and map
- Consideration of a new Land Division Ordinance
- Postponement of the Private Road Ordinance to December 13, 2021
- Approval of $443,766.10 payment to Brenner Excavating for the Rockford Trail
- Approval of various private water service connection payments to McDonald Plumbing and VandenBerg Bros. Inc.
The Board of Trustees approved a new zoning ordinance and map, as well as a new Land Division Ordinance. The board also authorized several payments for water service connections and trail work, and moved 2022 meeting start times to 6:00 p.m.
- Approved new zoning ordinance and map (5-0)
- Approved new Land Division Ordinance (5-0)
- Approved 2022 regular board meetings to begin at 6:00 p.m. (4-1)
- Approved $443,766.10 payment to Brenner Excavating for Rockford Trail (5-0)
- Approved water service payments to McDonald Plumbing and VandenBerg Bros. Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $41,070.22 final payment to Schipper's Excavating, Inc. (5-0)
- Postponed new Private Road Ordinance to December 13, 2021 (5-0)
- Entered closed session to consider purchase of real property (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board is reviewing a first reading of a new zoning ordinance and map for the Reimagine Plainfield Plan, which was recommended by the Planning Commission with a split vote. The board also approves several consent agenda items, including significant payments for water supply system extensions and a resolution allowing virtual participation for a trustee due to medical reasons. New business items include discussions on fire department staffing and a potential solar power agreement.
- First reading of new Zoning Ordinance and Map for Reimagine Plainfield Plan implementation
- Approve $554,011.05 payment to Dean's Landscaping for Area 13 water extensions
- Approve $266,617.94 payment to Wyoming Excavators for Area 4 water extensions
- Approve $86,601.93 payment to CL Trucking for Area 3 water extensions
- Consider power purchase agreement with White Pine Renewables for solar system at water plant
The Board approved a power purchase agreement with White Pine Renewables for a floating solar installation at the water plant. The Board also approved several water supply system payments and a new fire alarm system for the 5 Mile Library via a consent agenda.
- Approved power purchase agreement with White Pine Renewables for floating solar installation (7-0)
- Approved $8,779.00 fire alarm system for 5 Mile Library from Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc.
- Approved $86,601.93 payment to CL Trucking and Excavating for water supply extensions (Area 3)
- Approved $266,617.94 payment to Wyoming Excavators, Inc. for water supply extensions (Area 4)
- Approved $554,011.05 payment to Dean's Landscaping and Excavting, Inc. for water supply extensions (Area 13)
- Approved $208,740.02 payment to Dykema Excavators for water supply extensions (Bittersweet Drive Area)
- Approved $70,001.00 for water tank mixers in ground storage reservoirs
- Approved resolution for virtual participation in public meetings (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees is scheduled to approve a $228,475 bid for water system improvements at Production Well No. 17 and authorize an inspection services agreement with Cascade Township. The agenda also includes public hearings on Mead Lake regulations and second readings of ordinances regarding pawnbrokers, land division, and private roads.
- Approve bid from Kamminga & Roodvoets for $228,475.00 for Production Well No. 17 improvements
- Approve Inspection Services Agreement with Cascade Township for building inspections
- Public hearing on resolution requesting DNR investigation for special rules at Mead Lake
- Second reading of Ordinance to adopt and enact a new Private Road Ordinance
- Consider Ordinance to License Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers, and Precious Metal Dealers
The Board approved several water system payments and a bid for production well no. 17. It also passed an ordinance to license pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers and requested a state investigation into Mead Lake rules.
- Approved $228,475.00 bid from Kamminga & Roodvoets for water system improvements (7-0)
- Approved water and sewer utility rate changes (7-0)
- Approved resolution requesting MDNR investigation into special rules for Mead Lake (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance to License Pawnbrokers, Secondhand and Junk Dealers, and Precious Metal and Gem Dealers (7-0)
- Approved $1,000.00 payment to McDonald Plumbing for Area 16 water service (7-0)
- Approved $8,421.00 payment to Rowland Excavating Inc. for Area 3 water service (7-0)
- Approved water service payments for Area 7A to Herrington Excavating Inc. ($154,582.00), McDonald Plumbing ($32,160.00), and Rowland Excavating Inc. ($46,225.80) (7-0)
- Postponed Land Division Ordinance and Private Road Ordinance (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees conducted a special budget workshop to discuss the 2022 Capital Fund Budget. Director of Finance Warren Smith presented budget items. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees will review a consent agenda approving several construction payments for water main and road restoration projects. The board will also consider a presentation on proposed changes to the Stormwater Ordinance, an ordinance amending regulations for pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers, and an extension to a temporary moratorium on new one-story buildings along Plainfield Avenue.
- Approve payment of $267,587.36 to Schippers Excavating, Inc. for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion Phase 2
- Approve payment of $264,157.00 to CL Trucking & Excavating for Area 3 (Herrington Avenue, Sprucewood Drive)
- Approve payment of $497,260.59 to Wyoming Excavators Inc. for Area 4 (Belmont Avenue & Van Dam Drive Loop)
- Approve payment of $480,158.46 to Dean's Landscaping & Excavating for Area 13 (Packer Loop)
- Consider extension of temporary moratorium on new one-story buildings along Plainfield Avenue through December 31, 2021
The Board approved an extension of a temporary moratorium on new one-story buildings along Plainfield Avenue through December 31, 2021. Several payments for water and excavation projects were approved via the consent agenda. The Board also scheduled a 2022 budget workshop.
- Extended moratorium on new one-story buildings along Plainfield Avenue through Dec 31, 2021 (7-0)
- Approved $267,587.36 payment to Schippers Excavating, Inc. for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion Phase 2
- Approved $264,157.00 payment to CL Trucking & Excavating for Area 3
- Approved $497,260.59 payment to Wyoming Excavators Inc. for Area 4
- Approved $480,158.46 payment to Dean's Landscaping & Excavating for Area 13
- Approved payments for Area 7A water service connections to Lee's Trenching Services Inc. ($6,570.00), McDonald Plumbing ($63,940.00), and Rowland Excavating Inc. ($51,902.00)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 to extend Area 3 project by 29 days
- Scheduled 2022 Budget workshop for October 18, 2021
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees will review a public hearing and resolutions regarding the Skyhills Drive & Skyhills Court Streetlighting Special Assessment District. The agenda also includes approving payments for private water service connections, adopting a new policy for voluntary sewer connection assessments, and considering a collective bargaining agreement with the Firefighters Union.
- Public hearing and resolutions for Skyhills Drive & Skyhills Court Streetlighting Special Assessment District
- Approval of private water service connection payments: Herrington Excavating Inc. ($31,290.00) and Rowland Excavating Inc. ($26,453.50)
- Resolution to adopt policy for voluntary special assessment agreements for sanitary sewer connections
- Consideration of a collective bargaining agreement with the Plainfield Township Firefighters Union
- Presentation on PFAS health studies from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
The Board denied a request to rezone 4400 Winding Trail NE from Rural Estate to Planned Unit Development. The Board also approved a new collective bargaining agreement for firefighters and streetlighting assessments for Skyhills Drive and Court.
- Denied rezoning of 4400 Winding Trail NE from RE to PUD (5-0)
- Approved 2022-2026 Plainfield Township Fire Fighters Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #4 for Skyhills Drive & Skyhills Court Streetlighting Special Assessment District (5-0)
- Approved Consumers Energy Standard Lighting Contract for Skyhills Drive and Skyhills Court (5-0)
- Approved $31,290.00 payment to Herrington Excavating Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $26,453.50 payment to Rowland Excavating Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted policy for Voluntary Special Assessment Agreements for sanitary sewer connections (5-0)
- Approved addition of interest rates for Individual Voluntary Special Assessment Agreements (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees conducted a special meeting to review the Township's mission statement, guiding principles, and vision elements. Members discussed goals and objectives for the 2022 Strategic Plan. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board will approve several payments for ongoing water supply system extension projects totaling over $1.8 million. The agenda includes a public hearing on the 2022 General Fund Budget and a hearing regarding streetlighting assessments on Skyhills Drive. The Board will also consider establishing the 2022 property tax millage rate.
- Public hearing on 2022 FY General Fund Budget
- Public hearing on Skyhills Drive & Skyhills Court Streetlighting Special Assessment District
- Approve payment to Packer Loop for Area 13 water extensions ($563,007.19)
- Approve payment to Wyoming Excavators for Area 4 water extensions ($471,154.90)
- Consider establishing 2022 property tax millage at 4.1807 mills
The Plainfield Charter Township Board approved the 2022 property tax millage rate, amendments to the Sewer Ordinance, and resolutions establishing a streetlighting special assessment district for Skyhills Drive and Court. The board also approved several water supply system payment applications and a change order for pressure conversion work. A public hearing on the 2022 General Fund Budget was held, but no final budget approval was recorded in these minutes.
- Approved 2022 millage rate: 3.7 mills general fund + 0.4807 mills trails/rec (7-0)
- Approved amendments to Sewer Ordinance (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2 for Skyhills streetlighting special assessment district (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #3 scheduling Skyhills assessment hearing for Sept 27 (7-0)
- Approved water supply payments totaling approx. $1.8M across multiple areas (7-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion Phase 2 (7-0)
- Approved video streaming equipment installation for $7,084.51 (7-0)
- Approved Accounts Payable and Consent Agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved the use of Blythefield Christian Reformed Church as the polling location for Precinct 11.
- Approved Blythefield Christian Reformed Church at 6350 Kutshill Dr. NE as polling location for Precinct 11 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board is scheduled to approve several water infrastructure contracts, including a $459,059.50 bid for the Bittersweet Drive water main project and payments for private water connections in Area 16 and Area 7A. The agenda also includes first readings for amendments to the sewer, land division, and private road ordinances, as well as public hearings on zoning changes for AJ’s Family Fun Place and a property on Winding Trail NE.
- Award bid to Dykema Excavators, Inc. for Bittersweet Drive water main project ($459,059.50)
- Approve payments for private water connections in Area 16 ($8,052.00) and Area 7A-Wolven Loop ($18,948.00 and $69,534.40)
- First reading of amendments to the sewer ordinance
- Public hearing on PUD amendment for AJ’s Family Fun Place at 4400 Ball Park Drive NE
- Public hearing on rezoning 4400 Winding Trail NE from Rural Estate to Planned Unit Development
The Board approved a PUD amendment for AJ’s Family Fun Place and several water main and pathway contracts. It also authorized the vacation of three street segments and postponed a rezoning request for 4400 Winding Trail NE.
- Approved PUD amendment and expansion for AJ’s Family Fun Place (7-0)
- Postponed rezoning of 4400 Winding Trail NE from Rural Estate to PUD (6-1)
- Approved $459,059.50 bid to Dykema Excavators, Inc. for Bittersweet Drive water main (7-0)
- Approved $51,200.00 to Midwest Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. for Versluis Park pathway (7-0)
- Approved resolution to vacate and abandon Oscoda Drive, Au Sable Drive, and part of Manitou Drive (7-0)
- Approved private well exceptions for 6612 and 6694 Belmont Avenue (7-0)
- Approved resolution requesting MDNR investigation of Mead Lake (7-0)
- Authorized Kent County Drain Commissioner to perform maintenance on Pickeral Lake Drain (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The board held a special meeting to receive a presentation from Director of Finance Warren Smith regarding the 2022 General Fund Budget. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board is scheduled to approve multiple payment applications for ongoing road and water infrastructure projects, totaling over $1.4 million. The agenda also includes a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance and a budget workshop scheduled for August 16. Additionally, the Board will review the Township Strategic Plan and approve purchases for firefighter gear.
- Approve $313,974.27 to Wyoming Excavators, Inc. for Area 4 - Belmont Avenue and Van Dam Drive Loop
- Approve $468,405.05 to CL Trucking and Excavating for Area 3 - Herrington Avenue, Spruce Drive, et. al.
- Approve $251,009.16 to Schippers Excavating, Inc. for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion-Phase 2
- Consider an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance – Miscellaneous Amendments
- Approve $23,970.00 for firefighter turnout gear from MES Douglas Safety Systems
The Board approved several amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The Board also approved a consent agenda including multiple payments for road and water infrastructure projects and the purchase of firefighter gear.
- Approved Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance (6-0)
- Approved $313,974.27 payment to Wyoming Excavators, Inc. for Belmont Avenue and Van Dam Drive Loop (6-0)
- Approved $237,527.10 payment to Dean's Landscaping and Excavating for Packer Loop (6-0)
- Approved $468,405.05 payment to CL Trucking and Excavating for Herrington Avenue and Spruce Drive (6-0)
- Approved $187,630.26 payment to Dykema Excavators, Inc. for Wolven Loop (6-0)
- Approved $251,009.16 payment to Schippers Excavating, Inc. for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion (6-0)
- Approved $23,970.00 for firefighter turnout gear from MES Douglas Safety Systems (6-0)
- Approved July 26, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board will review a consent agenda including a $635,031.10 contract for the Rockford Trail and payments for private water connections. The board will also consider a resolution to place a bond for a new community center on the ballot for the November 2, 2021 election. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal matters regarding unaddressed property in the Rogue River Highlands plat.
- Contract to Brenner Excavating for Rockford Trail-Phase 1: $635,031.10
- Resolution to place community center bond on November 2, 2021 ballot
- Payments to McDonald Plumbing for private water connections in Areas 1A, 1B, and 16
- Transfer of funds from WWW Settlement Fund to Water Fund for water service connections
- Closed session regarding unaddressed property in Rogue River Highlands Number 4
The Board of Trustees voted to place a bond question for a new community center on the November 2, 2021, election ballot. The Board also approved a contract for the Rockford Trail-Phase 1 and several water service connection payments.
- Approved community center bond ballot proposal (7-0)
- Awarded $635,031.10 contract to Brenner Excavating for Rockford Trail-Phase 1 (7-0)
- Approved easement for waterline construction at Rogue River Highlands Number 4 (7-0)
- Approved $5,352.00 payment to McDonald Plumbing, Inc. for Area 1A (7-0)
- Approved $48,477.00 payment to McDonald Plumbing, Inc. for Area 1B (7-0)
- Approved $37,377.00 payment to McDonald Plumbing, Inc. for Area 16 (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment #1 and transfer of funds (7-0)
- Approved July 12, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees is scheduled to approve a $2,243,750 water main construction project for the Woodwater-Rapidfall area, funded by a state grant. The agenda also includes approving payment applications for three separate water supply system extension projects totaling over $1.1 million. Additionally, the board will consider a soil removal permit request for properties on Woodworth Street and Coit Avenue.
- Approve 2022 Woodwater-Rapidfall Water Main Construction project estimated at $2,243,750.00
- Approve payment application for water supply extension in Area 3 (Herrington Ave, Sprucewood Dr) to CL Trucking and Excavating for $123,208.11
- Approve payment application for water supply extension in Area 7A (Wolven Loop) to Dykema Excavators Inc. for $675,171.95
- Approve payment application for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion Phase 2 to Schippers Excavating Inc. for $346,915.47
- Consider Woodworth Soil Removal Permit Request for 1227, 1421 & 1503 Woodworth Street & 4870 & 4880 Coit Avenue NE
The Board approved a water main construction project funded by a grant and several payments for water system extensions and improvements. A soil removal permit was granted for multiple properties on Woodworth Street and Coit Avenue NE. The Board also authorized $15,000 for further community center planning.
- Approved 2022 Woodwater-Rapidfall Water Main Construction project estimated at $2,243,750.00 (7-0)
- Approved $123,208.11 payment to CL Trucking and Excavating for Area 3 water supply extension (7-0)
- Approved $675,171.95 payment to Dykema Excavators Inc. for Area 7A water supply extension (7-0)
- Approved $346,915.47 payment to Schippers Excavating Inc. for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion Phase 2 (7-0)
- Approved soil removal permit for 1227, 1421 & 1503 Woodworth Street & 4870 & 4880 Coit Avenue NE (7-0)
- Approved $15,000 for further community center plans by Fishbeck (7-0)
- Approved June 28, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved Accounts Payable (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board will review a consent agenda including water main easements on Packer Drive and a new labor attorney engagement. The main public business involves discussing the property at 4189 Jupiter Avenue and considering an extension of a moratorium on new single-story buildings in specific commercial zoning districts along Plainfield Avenue. A closed session is scheduled to consult with the attorney regarding the Jupiter Avenue property.
- Discussion of property located at 4189 Jupiter Avenue NE
- Consider extension of moratorium on new single-story buildings in C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4 Zoning Districts along Plainfield Avenue
- Approval of water main easements for Packer Drive project (settlement with Wolverine World Wide)
- Approval of engagement letter with labor attorney Steve Girard (Warner Norcross & Judd)
- Closed session to consult attorney regarding 4189 Jupiter Ave property
The Board of Trustees voted to issue a demolition notice for the property at 4189 Jupiter Avenue. Additionally, the board extended a moratorium on new single-story buildings in specific zoning districts along Plainfield Avenue. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including water main easements and legal counsel engagement.
- Approved demolition notice for 4189 Jupiter Ave (4-2)
- Approved unanimous support for demolition of 4189 Jupiter Ave (6-0)
- Extended moratorium on new single-story buildings in C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4 districts until October 31, 2021 (6-0)
- Approved June 14, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved water main easements on Packer Drive as part of Wolverine World Wide settlement (6-0)
- Approved engagement letter for labor attorney Steve Girard of Warner Norcross & Judd (6-0)
- Approved accounts payable (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees is scheduled to consider a resolution to issue up to $9,000,000 in General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds for water and sewer construction. The board will also consider an ordinance to rezone three properties on Belmont Avenue from Rural Estate to Light Industrial. Additionally, the agenda includes approval of several construction payments totaling over $1.2 million for water main and sidewalk projects.
- Resolution to issue General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds up to $9,000,000 for water and sewer projects
- Ordinance to rezone 8010, 8104, and 8108 Belmont Avenue from RE (Rural Estate) to LI (Light Industrial)
- Payment approval for Area 7A-Wolven Loop water main project to Dykema Excavators, Inc. ($790,308.21)
- Payment approval for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion Phase 2 to Schippers Excavating, Inc. ($444,016.80)
- Sidewalk construction at Grand Oaks Drive and 7 Mile Road by KC Concrete ($5,560.00)
The Board approved a resolution to issue General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds for township water and sewer construction. They also approved the rezoning of three Belmont Avenue properties to Light Industrial and passed several infrastructure payments via a consent agenda.
- Approved resolution to issue General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds up to $9,000,000 for water and sewer projects (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 8010, 8104, and 8108 Belmont Avenue from Rural Estate to Light Industrial (5-0)
- Approved $790,308.21 payment to Dykema Excavators, Inc. for Area 7A - Wolven Loop
- Approved $444,016.80 payment to Schippers Excavating, Inc. for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion- Phase 2
- Approved $12,047.17 for vinyl fence at Plainfield Cemetery from Outback Fence
- Approved $15,250.00 agreement with Bio Care for NFPA firefighter physicals
- Authorized $5,560.00 for sidewalk construction at Grand Oaks Drive and 7 Mile Road by KC Concrete
- Approved $10,000.00 final payment to DeSal Excavating Inc. for Area 1A- House Street
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board will review a resolution to adopt the Reimagine Plainfield Corridor Plan and approve proposals for emergency temporary water main construction on Bittersweet and Butternut Drives. The agenda also includes a consent agenda approving various infrastructure contracts, including a sewer service agreement amendment and fire station equipment purchases.
- Resolution to adopt the Reimagine Plainfield Corridor Plan
- Approval of engineering services for temporary water main construction on Bittersweet and Butternut Drives
- Amendment to Service Agreement for the North Kent Sewer Collection System (Orchard View Sewer Main)
- Purchase of network switches for Township Hall and Fire Station 1 by i3 for $6,520.00
- Repair to Station 3 parking lot by Huyser Asphalt Paving for $21,300.00
The Board approved the Reimagine Plainfield Corridor Plan and authorized emergency water main construction for Bittersweet and Butternut Drives. Several infrastructure and equipment purchases were approved via the consent agenda.
- Adopted the Reimagine Plainfield Corridor Plan (7-0)
- Approved engineering and emergency temporary water main construction for Bittersweet and Butternut Drives (7-0)
- Approved $30,113.00 for automatic security gates at Versluis and Premier Parks
- Approved $21,300.00 for Station 3 parking lot repairs by Huyser Asphalt Paving and Sealcoating
- Approved $19,759 for water main easements at 2023 Meek Dr, 2039 Meek Dr, 7049 Herrington Ave, and 7079 Sprucewood Dr
- Approved $15,965.00 for private water service connections to Herrington Excavating, Inc.
- Approved $11,240.00 for 2.5" fire hose from CSI Emergency Services
- Approved $6,520.00 for network switch refresh by i3
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees meets to hold a public hearing on the 'Reimagine Plainfield' plan for the Plainfield Avenue Corridor. The agenda also includes approving payment applications for two major water infrastructure projects totaling over $980,000, considering a condominium approval for Marigold Estates, and discussing a potential community center partnership with the YMCA.
- Public hearing on the Plainfield Avenue Corridor 'Reimagine Plainfield' Plan
- Approve payment application for Area 7 A-Wolven Loop to Dykema Excavators, Inc. for $620,921.19
- Approve payment application for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion Phase 2 to Schippers Excavating, Inc. for $361,460.70
- Consider site condominium approval for Marigold Estates
- Consider Memorandum of Understanding with the YMCA for a community center at 6555 Jupiter NE
The Board approved a 12-unit site condominium development called Marigold Estates and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the YMCA to build a community center at 6555 Jupiter NE. They also authorized $19,700 for Fishbeck to provide conceptual design services for that community center. Several infrastructure payments totaling over $987,000 were approved, and a public hearing was held for the 'Reimagine Plainfield' corridor plan.
- Approved Marigold Estates site condominium (12 units) with streetlight assessment condition (7-0)
- Approved MOU with YMCA for community center at 6555 Jupiter NE (7-0)
- Approved Fishbeck proposal for community center design services ($19,700 total) (7-0)
- Approved payment to Wolven Loop to Dykema Excavators ($620,921.19) (7-0)
- Approved payment to Schippers Excavating for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion ($361,460.70) (7-0)
- Approved GRAPIDS irrigation replacement at Station 1 ($5,515.00) (7-0)
- Held public hearing on 'Reimagine Plainfield' Avenue Corridor Plan
- Entered closed session to discuss property at 4189 Jupiter Ave. NE
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board is meeting to approve several large water infrastructure contracts, including a $3 million extension for Packer Loop and a $3.2 million improvement project on Northville Drive. The agenda also includes a public hearing and ordinance consideration to rezone 247 Morrissey Drive from Light Industrial to Planned Unit Development for Tommy's Boats. Additionally, the Board will consider issuing bonds for future water and sewer projects and reviewing a three-year street maintenance plan.
- Approve bid for water supply system extension Area 13 - Packer Loop to Dean's Landscaping and Excavating for $3,003,015.00
- Approve bid for water and wastewater system improvements Northville Drive Area to Kamminga & Roodvoets for $3,266,263.80
- Public hearing and ordinance consideration to rezone 247 Morrissey Drive (Tommy's Boats) from Light Industrial to Planned Unit Development
- Approve Change Order No. 1 for 5 Mile Area Pressure Conversion Phase 2, adjusting contract price to $2,127,640.00
- Consider Notice of Intent to issue bonds for water and sewer projects in 2021 and 2022
The Board unanimously approved rezoning 247 Morrissey Drive from Light Industrial to Planned Unit Development for Tommy’s Boats. It also approved several major infrastructure contracts, including a $3.2 million water and wastewater improvement project on Northville Drive and a $3 million water extension in the Packer Loop area. A proposal for a community center design was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved rezoning 247 Morrissey Drive to Planned Unit Development (7-0)
- Approved Notice of Intent to issue bonds for 2021-2022 water/sewer projects (7-0)
- Approved three-year local street maintenance plan (7-0)
- Approved $3,266,263.80 bid for Northville Drive water/wastewater improvements (7-0)
- Approved $3,003,015.00 bid for Packer Loop water system extension (7-0)
- Approved $2,127,640.00 change order for 5 Mile Area pressure conversion (7-0)
- Approved $74,450.00 roof replacement for East Water Plant (7-0)
- Tabled Fishbeck community center design proposal until May 10 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board meets to approve consent items including water service payments and a $133,358 trail construction cost. The board holds public hearings on streetlighting special assessment districts for Ravines at Inwood and Villas at Ravines. New business includes considering a $1,859,625.50 bid from Wyoming Excavators for water main construction and endorsing the Housing Michigan Coalition.
- Bid from Wyoming Excavators, Inc. for Area 4 water main construction: $1,859,625.50
- Expenditure of $133,358 from Trails and Recreational Areas Millage for Kuttshill Pathway Connector
- Public hearings for Ravines at Inwood South and Villas at Ravines Phase 2 streetlighting special assessment districts
- Approval of private water service payments to Bosma Brothers Plumbing ($4,975) and McDonald Plumbing ($5,405 and $3,797)
- Approval of 2022 construction estimates for Area 8 Water Main on 10 Mile Road, Algoma Avenue, and Jewell Avenue
The Board approved a contract for water main construction in Area 4 of the WWW settlement. Other actions included approving streetlighting special assessments and funding for a pathway connector.
- Approved $1,859,625.50 bid from Wyoming Excavators, Inc. for Area 4 water main (7-0)
- Approved $133,358 from Trails and Recreational Areas Millage for Kuttshill Pathway Connector (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 4 for Ravines at Inwood South Streetlighting Special Assessment District (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 4 for Villas at Ravines, Phase 2 Streetlighting Special Assessment District (7-0)
- Approved Consumers Energy contract change for Ravines at Inwood South streetlights (7-0)
- Approved endorsement of the Michigan Housing Coalition (7-0)
- Approved Final Preliminary Plat for Eastern Meadows Plat (7-0)
- Approved payments to Bosma Brothers Plumbing ($4,975) and McDonald Plumbing ($5,405 and $3,797) (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board meets to review consent items including a demolition bid and private road approval. The agenda features public hearings on streetlight special assessment districts for two subdivisions. New business includes a proposed rezoning of properties on Belmont Avenue and requests for groundwater well exceptions.
- Public hearing on Ravines at Inwood South Streetlight Special Assessment District
- Public hearing on Villas at Ravines, Phase 2 Streetlight Special Assessment District
- Proposal to rezone 8172 & 8180 Belmont Avenue from Rural Estate to Light Industrial
- Approval of $6,270.00 bid from Affordable Excavating for demolition at 2185 Riverbank Street
- Consideration of well exception requests for 2955 Rogue Bayou Court NE and 2260 Sprucewood NE
The Board approved rezoning two properties on Belmont Avenue from Rural Estate to Light Industrial. Officials also authorized geophysical testing for a new municipal well field and approved grant applications for Grand Rogue Park.
- Rezoned 8172 & 8180 Belmont Avenue from Rural Estate to Light Industrial (7-0)
- Approved $6,270 demolition proposal for 2185 Riverbank Street (6-0)
- Approved grant application for Grand Rogue Park from Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (7-0)
- Approved $13,500 quote for Prism Geoimaging to search for new municipal well field (7-0)
- Denied private well exception for 2955 Rogue Bayou Court NE (7-0)
- Denied private well exception for 2260 Sprucewood NE (7-0)
- Approved plans and costs for Ravines at Inwood South and Villas at Ravines Phase 2 streetlighting districts (7-0)
- Granted private road approval for Winding Trail Pvt. (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board meets to review a consent agenda including payments for private water service connections and approvals for new streetlight special assessment districts. New business items include considering a bid for a major water conversion project, engineering services for new wells, and a water service agreement with the City of Rockford. The board will also discuss a potential SAFER grant for firefighters and the process for constructing a new community center.
- Bid from Schippers Excavating, Inc. for 5 Mile area pressure water conversion project ($2,471,560)
- Payments for private water service connections in Areas 7B, 1B, 1A, and 16 totaling over $120,000
- Resolution 1 for Ravines at Inwood, South streetlight special assessment district (public hearing March 22, 2021)
- Resolution 1 for Villas at Ravines, Phase 2 streetlight special assessment district (public hearing March 22, 2021)
- Discussion of SAFER grant application for federal funding for firefighter positions
The Board approved a major contract for the 5 Mile area pressure water conversion project and authorized engineering services for new wells in the West Well Field. Several water service connection payments and a border water agreement with the City of Rockford were also approved.
- Approved $2,471,560 bid from Schippers Excavating, Inc. and Fer-Pal Construction for 5 Mile area pressure water conversion (7-0)
- Approved Prein & Newhof proposal for West Well Field new well engineering services (7-0)
- Approved Border Water Service Agreement and Addendum I with the City of Rockford (7-0)
- Approved $8,752.00 for LED light fixtures at Fire Station 1 by Hi-Lo Electric (7-0)
- Approved $3,000.00 grant submission to Michigan Department of Humanities for oral history transcription (7-0)
- Approved final plat for Northdale Plat, Phase 4 (7-0)
- Approved streetlight special assessment district resolutions for Ravines at Inwood and Villas at Ravines Phase 2 (7-0)
- Approved multiple water service connection payments to McDonald Plumbing and Tubergen Construction, Inc. (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board will hold a regular meeting to review consent items including final payments for water supply extensions in Areas 7B and 1A, and a change order for work in Alpine Township. New business includes a second reading of a proposed new zoning ordinance and a bid for water main construction on Herrington Avenue and adjacent streets. The board will also discuss removing a natural beauty designation from Packer Drive to allow for water main construction.
- Second reading of a new zoning ordinance and map
- Bid from CL Trucking & Excavating, LLC for water mains on Herrington Avenue, Sprucewood Drive, and Meek Drive ($1,820,342.10)
- Final payment to Bultsma Excavating, Inc. for Area 7B-Wellington Ridge water extensions ($96,513.39)
- Payment to McDonald Plumbing for Area 1A-House Street water connections ($112,383.00)
- Change Order No. 1 for Schippers Excavating, Inc. reducing final contract price to $1,250,891.00 for Biddeford Drive area
The Board approved a new zoning ordinance and map. They also authorized over $1.8 million for water main construction and requested the removal of a natural beauty road designation for Packer Drive.
- Adopted new zoning ordinance and map (7-0)
- Approved $1,820,342.10 bid to CL Trucking & Excavating, LLC for Area 3 water main construction (7-0)
- Approved resolution to request Kent County Road Commission revoke natural beauty road designation for Packer Drive (7-0)
- Approved $96,513.39 final payment to Bultsma Excavating, Inc. for Area 7B water supply extensions (7-0)
- Approved $1,250,891.00 reduced final contract price for Schippers Excavating, Inc. (7-0)
- Authorized $14,937.99 purchase of a John Deere Gator utility vehicle from Bader & Sons Co. (7-0)
- Approved wage scale for part-time firefighters (7-0)
- Approved joining legal defense of special assessment district litigation not to exceed $1,000 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board will meet electronically to review a consent agenda including payments for water service connections and fire station repairs. Key new business items include a proposal for operational changes at Versluis Park and a $572,000 engineering contract for water main extensions. The board will also hold a first reading on a new zoning ordinance and enter a closed session to discuss legal matters regarding the Witmark Building and FEMA benefits.
- First reading of a new zoning ordinance and map
- Proposal for construction engineering services for water main extensions and 5 Mile pressure conversion project at an estimated cost of $572,000
- Approval of payment for private water service connections in Area 16 and Area 1A (House Street) totaling over $110,000
- Authorization to replace asphalt with concrete at Fire Station 1 for $20,100
- Purchase of a 2011 JD 3720 Tractor from Friends of the White Pine Trail for $26,000
The Board approved a proposal for water main extensions and pressure conversion engineering services. It also authorized legal action regarding the Witmark Building and specific litigation. Several infrastructure payments and appointments were approved via the consent agenda.
- Approved $572,000 Prein & Newhof proposal for water main engineering (7-0)
- Authorized legal action regarding the Witmark Building (6-0)
- Authorized litigation against Michael and Amy Lammers and Bruce Ling (6-0)
- Approved operational changes at Versluis Park (7-0)
- Approved $20,100 concrete replacement at Station 1 by Dykema Excavators (7-0)
- Authorized $26,000 purchase of 2011 JD 3720 Tractor (7-0)
- Approved first reading of a new zoning ordinance and map (7-0)
- Appointed Karl Koster and Jim Koslosky to various committees (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board will review a consent agenda approving payments for private water service connections in several areas and the purchase of new vehicles for the Water Department. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Northdale Estates #4 streetlight special assessment roll and discussions on agreements with Mercy Health and the City of Cedar Springs.
- Public hearing on Northdale Estates #4 streetlight special assessment roll
- Approval of 2021 vehicle purchases for Water Distribution and Treatment ($101,915.00 from Tony Betton Ford; $49,432.80 from Sparta Chevy)
- Payment for easement acquisition at 9094 Hopewell Drive ($10,900.00)
- Payments for private water service connections in Area 16, Area 1A-House Street, and Area 7B-Wellington Ridge
- Consideration of agreement with Mercy Health for Payment in Lieu of Taxes
The Board approved a special assessment roll for streetlights in Northdale Estates #4 and a payment in lieu of taxes agreement with Mercy Health. Additionally, the Board authorized several water service payments and an agreement to share fire inspection services with the City of Cedar Springs.
- Approved Resolution No. 4 for Northdale Estates #4 Streetlight Special Assessment District (7-0)
- Approved Consumers Energy lighting contract and resolution for Northdale Estates #4 streetlights (7-0)
- Approved Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with Mercy Health (7-0)
- Approved agreement with City of Cedar Springs to share fire inspection services (7-0)
- Approved $151,347.80 for water department vehicle purchases from Tony Betton Ford and Sparta Chevy (7-0)
- Approved $5,550.00 for Premier Park soccer field maintenance via Turf Services (7-0)
- Approved $10,900.00 for easement acquisition at 9094 Hopewell Drive (7-0)
- Approved various private water service connection payments for Area 16, Area 1A, and Area 7B (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Plainfield Charter Township Board meets to approve a consent agenda covering water infrastructure payments, contract change orders, and committee appointments. The board also holds a public hearing and considers resolutions for a streetlight special assessment district in Northdale Estates and a condominium site approval for The Cove at Dean Lake.
- Approve change order for Area 1A-House Street at $1,669,695.05
- Approve water filter replacement project costing $194,242.00
- Public hearing for Northdale Estates #4 Streetlight Special Assessment District
- Consider site condominium approval for Phase 2 of The Cove at Dean Lake
- Approve payments for private water service connections in Areas 16, 7B, 1B, and 1A
The Board approved a special assessment district for streetlights at Northdale Estates #4 and authorized site condominium plans for The Cove at Dean Lake. Multiple water department payments and contract change orders were approved via the consent agenda.
- Approved Resolution No. 2 for Northdale Estates #4 Streetlight Special Assessment District (7-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 3 to file the special assessment role for Northdale Estates #4 (7-0)
- Approved site condominium amendment for The Cove at Dean Lake Phase 1 Lot 8 (7-0)
- Approved site condominium for The Cove at Dean Lake Phase 2 for five units (7-0)
- Approved $194,242.00 for water department GAC filter replacement (7-0)
- Approved Wellington Ridge contract change order to $643,552.50 (7-0)
- Approved House Street contract change order to $1,669,695.05 (7-0)
- Approved renewal of CDBG and HOME Cooperative Agreement with Kent County (7-0)