Ashley Kohley

The meeting agenda primarily focused on organizational matters for the year 2026, including the appointment of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Key actions involved appointing or re-appointing various township officers and employees such as the Township Manager, Zoning Officer, Treasurer, Code Enforcement Officer, and Public Works Department personnel. The board also addressed the appointment of members to several boards and committees, including the Zoning Hearing Board, Building Code Appeals Board, and Ag Security Area Committee. Furthermore, appointments were scheduled for official roles such as Township Solicitor, Engineer, and CPA for the 2025 audit. The agenda also included administrative items for the regular meeting portion, such as approving the Treasurer's Report, committee reports, and addressing new business items like the Schedule of Fees for 2026 and sending representatives to the PSATS Conference.

The meeting addressed several key issues, including preliminary development plans from Gaven Industries, complaints about unauthorized vehicle use of an emergency exit at Penn's Colony, and a review of the original agreement with Penn's Colony. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, along with the payment of bills and payroll. The board approved the 2018 pension plan budget, a new municipal small flow sewage treatment facilities agreement, and a resolution for sewage facilities planning. Trick-or-treat dates were set, and conditions were established for McCorkle Landscaping to be recognized as a township business. A road report was accepted, a bid for line painting was approved, and a fall road tour was scheduled. Public comments addressed road maintenance, noise from a compressor station, road conditions, and the need for a dog barking ordinance.

The meeting covered several key topics, including the approval of a lighting plan for New Life Christian Ministries, pending Planning Commission review. The supervisors also approved a site plan for Hoburg Brothers Excavating, as recommended by the Planning Commission. A road report was postponed to the next meeting. Jeff Krstonich's suspension without pay for two weeks was approved. Concerns were raised regarding noise from a compressor station and the mowing schedule. An issue concerning a closed entrance to a property on Victory Road was discussed, with the supervisors agreeing to investigate further.

The meeting addressed the treasurer's report, including updates on various funds. Key decisions included approving the Rockar Subdivision, passing Resolution 5-2017 to prohibit category 4 licensed facilities, and accepting a road report. Public comments concerned the improper use of an emergency exit road at Penn's Colony and the timeline for a roundabout project by PennDot. The Comprehensive Plan Update was also discussed, with a decision to allow further public comment at the next meeting.

The meeting addressed the final public comments on the Comprehensive Plan and included a treasurer's report. Key decisions included adopting the Comprehensive Plan Update, approving a plan for II-VI to add generators, chillers, and an air handler, and advertising the 2018 meeting dates and budget. Other actions involved approving the 2018 park budget, changing the payroll schedule, retroactively hiring Leroy Zacherl, and advertising for as-needed CDL drivers. A presentation on the South Butler Community Library's endowment campaign was given. Discussion also included road improvements and the Township's financial reserves.