Andrea L. Grabowski

The board discussed administrative and operational matters, including the petition process for two flood districts and potential zoning amendments. Financial decisions involved the allocation of public safety revenue sharing, the purchase of fire department uniforms, and adjustments to firefighter pay rates. The board addressed personnel changes, including the resignation of the deputy treasurer and the appointment of a new deputy treasurer, as well as new planning commission and parks and recreation committee appointments. Further discussions covered ADA compliance for the township website, bids for park improvements, and the approval of a special use permit for a wireless communication tower.

The board conducted a review of financial reports, fire department operations, and ordinance enforcement. Key actions included the approval of a poverty exemption income tax resolution and the acceptance of a resignation from the Parks and Recreation committee. Administrative decisions involved the appointment of the supervisor to the TAP Grant committee, the filing of an insurance claim for office ice damage, and the commencement of financial document redaction. Additionally, the board discussed election transparency measures, the status of job descriptions for deputies, and issued a formal denial regarding submitted referendum petitions.

The Planning Commission conducted a site plan review and approved a Special Use Permit for a new wireless communication tower by Atlas Tower 1, LLC at 350 Michelson Rd. The discussion included evaluation of service capacity gaps, FCC compliance, and adherence to local zoning ordinances, with conditions established for construction, height limitations, environmental permits, and visual mitigation. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on Parks package efforts and tracking procedures for site plan compliance.

The meeting included officer elections, the approval of a sign permit for the Apothecare Dispensary, and the scheduling of future meeting dates. Discussion points covered a shared training opportunity, potential updates to the ZBA ordinance, and requests for clarification regarding township ordinance changes. Additionally, status updates were provided for previously approved site plans involving a fire department walkthrough and a property code issue.

The board conducted a budget hearing to discuss the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget and the Appropriations Act. During the session, the board officially passed the 2026-2027 Appropriations Act Resolution and approved the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting also included opportunities for public and board comments.