MINUTES

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Supervisor Long.  All three supervisors were present.  The previous month’s minutes were read.  A motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Stacy and seconded by Ron. On August 22, 2025, there was a special meeting held to open the Nashville Road ICCD culvert replacement bids.  Kunkle’s Excavation was awarded the bid for $22,150.  The bid tabulations and minutes are attached to these minutes.

For dates and correspondences to remember, on August 8 at 10am, there will be a pre-bid meeting for the Nashville Road culvert replacements with ICCD.  On August 20, there will be an Emergency Authority meeting at the Glenn Campbell Fire Department at 7 pm; all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For new business, Amy rescinded her resignation.  Stacy made a motion to accept the rescinded resignation. A vote was taken, Stacy and Ron voted yes and Bob voted no.  Bob said that it isn’t fair to the other applicants.  Stacy, speaking to Bob, reported that the position is filled and that she needs the resumes from him so she can contact the applicants and inform them accordingly.  Bob said that all three supervisors need to discuss this further.  Next, the supervisors reported that the Burns Road culvert smoothing project is completed and ready for oil and chipping.  The road to Decker’s Point is graded, and one side of East Run Road is graded as well.  There was an EMS meeting on July 21.  The meeting summarizes that the county is planning and moving forward with creating the authority and hope to have it operational by 2027.

Next in the meeting was citizens’ input.  Martha Buckley addressed the room regarding Non-Partisan Jerry Mandering, which is political voting lines.  Pennsylvania does not have an independent commission that regulates political districts.  Fair Districts are petitioning to create a commission and have a change made to the State Constitution.  They have reached out to her asking if they could attend a meeting to do their presentation.  The board agreed.  Martha can supply literature.  The board asks for ample planning time to allow for advertising to gather a greater number of residents to attend.

Next, the treasurer’s report was read.  A motion to approve 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.  Meeting pay was handed out, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 pm.

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Supervisor Long.  All three supervisors and the tax collector were present.  The previous month’s minutes were read.  A motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Stacy and seconded by Ron.

For new business, a motion to sign ordinance 2025-01, Entering Debt, was made by Stacy and seconded by Ron.  All three supervisors were in favor, the motion carried, and the ordinance was signed.  The ordinance states that the Board of Supervisors will enter into a debt agreement with Marion Center Bank for a loan of $155,161.83 at a 5.2% interest rate for 5 years, to be used for chip sealing roads.

For the supervisor’s input, Bob reported that that the ditching from Nashville Road to Sheesley Road is finished.  The tiger mower has been giving them issues and the road crew has been doing tree trimming and mowing as well as ditching.  Stacy reported that large washouts are happening on Mumau Road that need to be fixed.  Stacy attended the Hazmat class earlier in the month and is now certified.

For citizens’ input, Becky Goss questioned if it was Verizon digging on Nashville Road.  It was, they were clearing their lines.  It was also discussed that REA is now the county broadband supplier, and they have been working on the expansion this summer.

Next, the treasurer’s report was read.  A motion to approve the treasurer’s report as read was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob.  The bills were reviewed and paid.  A motion to approve all bills due and that come due before the next meeting was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob.  Meeting pay was handed out, and the meeting was then adjourned.

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Supervisor Long.  All 3 supervisors, 2 auditors, and the tax collector were 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, the contract for the Low Volume Grant through the Conservation District for Nashville Road was signed.

 

For the supervisors’ input, Ron reported about the storm damage. Verizon was back on Big 2 road accessing the trees on the lines.  The road crew has installed the 10-ton weight limit and permit required signs throughout the township.  Ron has been in contact with Montgomery and East Mahoning Township and is working with both municipalities regarding the enforcement of weight limits. Ron would like it noted that Fred Carlson was asking about oiling and chipping and would like to get his section of road resealed.  The board emphasizes that the portion of Mumau Road that is chip-sealed was paid for by the Carlsons and that the township didn’t have any money involved.  Stacy read Amy’s resignation letter. Effective July 31, 2025, Amy will be resigning as Secretary/Treasurer.  She will not leave until a suitable replacement is found.  Martha Buckley thanked Amy for her years of service.

 

For citizens’ input, Carol asked questions related to 10-ton weight limits and what that looks like compared to trucks.  William reported that there has been a sighting of a loose pig in the township, and if anyone knows of its owner, please tell them their pig is loose.

 

The treasurer’s report was read.  A motion to approve the treasurer’s report as read was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob.

Meeting pay was handed out, and 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 Ron.  The meeting was then adjourned.

Supervisor Long called the regular monthly meeting to order. Stacy Long and Bob Sheesley were present; Ron Jarvie was absent. The previous month’s minutes were read. Stacy made a motion to approve the minutes as read, which was seconded by Bob.

For correspondences and dates to remember, the ICATO meeting is on May 22.  A sympathy card was sent to the Guy Toy family.

For new business, a motion to advertise the 2025 material bids was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob.

For the supervisor’s input, Stacy reported that she and Brooke measured pipes for the pending Nashville Road project.  Bob, Ron, and Eric from Russell Standard measured roads for the year’s possible oil and chip projects.  They also measured Raspberry Road for a Dirt and Gravel grant application.

 

No Citizen’s input.

 

The treasurer’s report was read.  A motion to approve 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.  Meeting pay was handed out, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:15.

 

February 4, 2025 Meeting Minutes

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Supervisor Long. All 3 supervisors and 1 auditor were present.  The previous month’s minutes were read.  A motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Stacy and seconded by Ron.  

 

The supervisors reported that an Executive Session was held on January 29th at 7:00pm.  All 3 supervisors were present and the ongoing litigation of Commonwealth Court Docket number 126 MD 2017 was discussed.

 

For correspondence, a thank you letter from Wreaths of Indiana County Veterans was read.  Citizen’s Ambulance service sent mailings informing residents of their new Non-Profit Status and their dire need for funds.  The LSA funding committee emailed the supervisors asking for our financial records to confirm that we can provide the match stated in our Tiger Mower grant application.  There wasn’t a firm answer as to whether or not Grant Township is receiving the funds, but it’s promising being asked for further documentation.  The final grant selections won’t be announced until September of 2025.  Due to the snow and ice cover, the conservation district has extended the deadline for grant application submissions until the end of March.

 

Stacy reported on the mandatory Emergency Authority meeting held on January 29th.  The purpose of the meeting was to have each participating municipality adopt the proposed authority ordinance in order to proceed with filing articles of incorporation to form the actual authority.  The participating municipalities were given two choices.  In lamest terms, vote and adopt the ordinance and proceed with the formation of the authority, or don’t pass the ordinance and wait and see if emergency services will be rendered to your community.

 

In the mailing from Citizens’ Ambulance, municipalities were highlighted for providing their requested funding commitments.  The secretary did research and found out that Citizens’ Ambulance requests funds from each community by using a formula based on mileage and population.  According to the calculations, Grant Township required emergency services 33 times in 2024.  If each of those 33 calls paid a $70 membership fee, Grant Township would have been “liable” for $2,310, where as the requested “donation” from Citizens’ Ambulance for Grant Twp. was around $18,000. In the last 12 years, the secretary hasn’t received a specific monetary amount request from Citizens’ Ambulance service.  If the township had received a specific amount needed, further budgeting for additional funds could have been met in the past.  In lieu of the new information, the board has decided to wait for the outcome of the authority formation before any more funds are furnished to Citizens’ Ambulance.

For supervisors input, Ron stressed that the township is not able to pull people out of ditches, so slow down.

 

For citizen’s input, Peggy Buckley informed the room of Martha’s participation in an old-fashioned melodrama, “Caught in the villain’s web,” that is being performed by the Indiana Players Association.  They hope to see everyone there.

The DEP sent a letter regarding stream reclassifications in our areas.  Cush Creek and Bear Run streams are being reclassified to a high quality stream.

 

The bills were then reviewed and meeting pay was handed out.  A motion to approve all bills due and that come due before the next meeting was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob.  The treasurer’s report was read.  A motion to accept the treasurers report was made by Stacy and seconded by Ron.  The meeting was adjourned.

Supervisor Long called the regular monthly meeting to order. All three supervisors were present. The previous month’s minutes were read. Stacy made a motion to approve the minutes as read, which was seconded by Ron.

For dates and correspondences, ICCD is hosting a Dirt and Gravel Grant workshop and Bob, Stacy and Amy are attending.

A motion to approve a $99 training course through PSATS for Amy was made by Stacy and seconded by Ron.

For old business, our county aid request for new radios was denied. The county can’t use its liquid fuel funds for radios. We will continue to look for emergency preparedness grants.

For new business, seven resolutions were passed.  All 7 resolutions were brought to the table by a motion and a second.  All resolutions had a unanimous vote.

Resolution:

2025-01-Emergency Operations Plan

2025-02- Tax Rates

2025-03- RTK officer

2025-04- Act 57 Property tax provisions

2025-05- Budget Certification

2025-06- County Hazzard Mitigation

2025-07- destroying records

 

For the supervisor’s input, Stacy reported on the lawsuit in Commonwealth Court.  The ruling reads,

“AND NOW, this 2nd day of January 2025, Respondents’ Motion to Dismiss for Mootness and Lack of Legal Standing is DENIED, and Sections 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, and 401 of the Grant Township Home Rule Charter (Charter) are hereby STRICKEN from the Charter.  The remainder of the Charter shall remain in full force and effect.” To summarize, all parts regarding the banning of injection wells were removed from the Charter. The rest of the Charter stands.

 

No Citizen’s input

 

The treasurer’s report was read.  A motion to approve the treasurer’s report as read was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob.  A motion to pay all bills due and that come due before the next meeting was made by Stacy and seconded by Ron.

The meeting was then adjourned.

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Supervisor Long.  All three supervisors and 2 auditors were present.  The previous month’s minutes were read.  A motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Stacy and seconded by Ron.

For correspondences, there will be a solar workshop at ICCD on September 30^th.  Stacy reported that the Emergency Authority is happening and the next planning steps should be taken soon.  Please everyone keep an eye out for the legal notices in the newspaper.

Ron reported that the Burns Road project is almost complete.  The crew and Kunkle’s Excavation installed a new 48” culvert, an 18” culvert, and 400 feet of underdrain on Julock Road.  They also worked on Burns Road to establish a crown and ditch line.  The Braughler size of Hetzler Road has been ditched and a crown has been established.

Stacy reported that the board is still negotiating the repayment terms regarding the previously completed liquid fuels audit.  Stacy emailed Kristen Sims from the Auditor General’s office asking again for a 10-year repayment plan.  Ms. Sims has yet to answer our correspondences. Ms. Sims offered a 7-year repayment plan.  With the receipt of that offer, Stacy asked if the state could just withhold the required funds from our upcoming allocation.  Yet again, our response hasn’t been answered.

During Bob’s meeting with Senator Pittman regarding our repayment plan pleas, the Senator reported that there has been new legislation signed that will have the Game Commission paying more per acre.  So far, the township has received $8554.14 with additional back pay funds to come.

At that time, the citizen’s input period was opened.  Martha Buckley asked what the township policy was regarding deer hit on the roads.  If the crew sees one close to homes, they try to remove it and they are aware of the one by her area.

Next the treasurer’s report was read.  A motion to approve the report as read was made by Stacy and seconded by Bob.  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 pay was handed out, the bills were reviewed and paid and a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Stacy and seconded by Ron.  The meeting was adjourned.