The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Supervisor Long. Roll call was taken. Bob and Stacy were present; all 3 auditors and the tax collector were also present. The previous month’s minutes were read. A motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob.
For new business, there will be a NEICECA meeting at Montgomery Twp on June 12 at 7:00 p.m. and a bid meeting here at the township building on June 16 at 10:00 a.m. The oil and chipping contract between Russell Standard Corporation and the township was signed. A motion to award the bid and sign the contract was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob. A motion to tentatively adopt ordinance 2025-01- Entering Debt was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob.
For the supervisors’ input, Bob reported that he has been out with the crew and checking up on them. They are cutting trees on Big Two, Rarigh, and Kinnan Roads. They started grading Pinevale Road to prepare for oil and chipping. It has been suggested by PennDOT to berm our roads after grading to provide shoulder stabilization before oil and chipping. Bob asked Ron to contact Doyle from Green Township to schedule work he owes us from Grant helping them last year.
For citizens’ input, Martha reported on the ICATO convention. REA will be the new county partner to install the expanding broadband network. The county will be reaching out to municipalities with more information regarding the upcoming blighted properties movement. The local fire departments requested that municipalities enact a burn ban ordinance to have on file to allow a burn ban to be placed during peak fire seasons. The in lieu of tax payments from the State Game Lands will be increasing every 5 years. Becky asked why the board decided to chip seal Burns Road. The decision was made based on the new construction of the drainage, and the population on Burns Road.
Next, the treasurer’s report was read. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob. The bills were reviewed and paid. A motion to pay all bills due and that come due before the next meeting was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob. The meeting was then adjourned.
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