Center Township

The meeting involved the approval of the agenda and discussion of subdivision and land developments. The Commission recommended approval for the Ritenour Minor Subdivision No. 2025-12-12, contingent upon the addition of bearing and distances for the remnant parcel, as the Butler County Planning Commission had not yet provided input and the Township Engineer had no comments. Under miscellaneous business, the Township Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer reported on the purchase of the Severino property and that the demolition should be completed by December 31, 2025. The meeting adjourned shortly after 6:59 p.m.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting held on October 22, 2025. Under Subdivision & Land Developments, the commission recommended approval of the Whitmire Minor Subdivision No. 2025-11-11, noting that the Butler County Planning Commission and Township Engineer had no objections. In Miscellaneous business, the Township Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer reported that the Severino property was purchased and demolition must be completed by December 31, 2025.

The meeting's agenda was approved. The public section included a query from a representative of Family Life Ministries Church regarding whether adding 24 additional parking spaces constitutes a land development or requires a regular permit. New business was noted as none. Under subdivision and land developments, comments were addressed for Beveridge LLR No 2025-07-09, requiring the addition of zoning districts, provision of exhibits related to wells and tree masses, and statements regarding coal/mineral rights conveyance due to the property being in the Surface Mining Overlay District. The Commission also recommended approval for a modification waiver concerning existing and proposed contours, and ultimately recommended approval for the Beveridge LLR subdivision.

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission included the approval of the agenda for the current meeting. The primary discussion point involved the Voelker Minor Subdivision No. 2025-10-10. Approval for this subdivision was granted contingent upon several conditions, specifically requiring Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection approval of the Sewage Module, correction of acreage on the application, and the addition of an acreage tabulation on the plan, addressing a comment raised by the Butler County Planning Commission.

The meeting commenced with reorganization activities, including the appointment of various officers such as Recording Secretary Protem, Chairman Protem, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Township Secretary/Treasurer, Chief Administrative Officer, and others. Salaries and health benefits for Supervisors were set, and appointments were made to the Vacancy Board, Professional roles (Solicitor and Engineer), Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, TCC, and Emergency Management Coordinator. The body established dates and locations for 2026 Regular Business Meetings and Agenda Setting Meetings. Other actions included setting the 2026 mileage reimbursement rate, appointing a Township Depository, authorized signers, and adopting the 2026 Fee Schedule Resolution. During the regular session, public comments addressed tree trimming and snow plowing concerns. Old Business included the release of the retainer for Alpaca Solar and approval of the cell tower lease contingent on final contract review. New Business involved authorizing advertisements for Chapter 1 and Chapter 6 Revisions, and accepting Earned Income Tax Credit lists from the Oneida Valley and Unionville Volunteer Fire Companies. The Dollar General Bond Release was tabled. Public Works held 10% of payment for line painting, and plans for sending personnel to the PSATS convention were approved.