Ashley L. Porter

Key discussions included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which encompassed the Treasurer's Report, Organization & Regular Meeting Minutes from January 5, 2026, invoices, and payroll. The Supervisors approved Resolution 26-02 concerning an Application for County Aid and the Exoneration of 2025 Per Capita Taxes. A request from Dobler Hose regarding snowplowing was tabled pending further information. The Platea Fire Department presented its year-end report, noting 63 calls and discussing a new tanker truck. Supervisors also planned a virtual meeting concerning the Regional Police Study. Staff reported on a potential adult Easter egg hunt fundraiser and tree trimming needs. During public comment, details about the Music in the Park schedule were shared, and questions arose regarding pavement improvements and roadway ownership near Dairy Queen.

The meeting included the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the Organization meeting. Key actions included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered the minutes from the previous meeting, invoices, and payroll. A resolution concerning the Westgate Sewer Rate Increase was also approved. Supervisors offered comments thanking the road crew for their work over the holidays, and the Roadmaster provided an update on quotes and new truck procurement.

The organization meeting involved establishing key roles and appointments for the township. Decisions included appointing the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, Zoning Administrator/Assistant Secretary, Roadmaster, Township Solicitors, Township Engineer, Vacancy Board Chairman, Emergency Management Coordinator, Deputy Tax Collector, and Open Records Officer. The Board also set the Treasurer's bond amount at $1 million, approved attendance and voting delegates for the PSATS convention and ECATO, and designated representatives for various local associations, including the West County Paramedics Association, West County Communications Center, West Erie County EMA COG, Coastal Resource Management, Erie Area COG, and the Erie County Tax Collection District. Furthermore, the Board approved bank depositories, engaged CPA firm Buseck, Barger, Bleil, & Co., Inc for the 2025 audit, approved Berkheimer Tax Administrators as tax collector, confirmed the Agricultural Security Board Representative, and approved the township's fee schedule, adopting changes to Road Occupancy Permit fees and Pavilion rental rates. The 2026 paid holidays for township employees and associated wages for road crew and administrative staff were also approved.

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including the approval of the Consent Agenda, which comprised the Treasurer's Report, previous meeting minutes, invoices, and payroll information. The Supervisors reviewed and approved a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding a subdivision plan for a property located at 5667 Teller Rd. Several resolutions were approved, including applications for a Local Share Account Grant for a new municipal office building, the Erie Area COG 2026 Budget, and the Erie Area OCG Independent Auditor's Report for 2024. Agreements were approved for the sale of 2026 Dog Tags with the County of Erie and the Platea Snow Plowing Agreement for 2025-26. New business included the approval to advertise the 2026 budget, approval of the West County Communications 2026 Budget, and the hiring of two full-time road crew workers, Calvin Barnes and Dan Erickson. Finally, the subdivision plan for Curtis and Julie Cardman was formally approved.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered the Treasurer's Report, previous meeting minutes, recent invoices, and payroll. Correspondence resulted in the approval of the Audit Engagement Letter from Buseck, Barger, Bleil & Co. An agreement between Girard Township and GFT Infrastructure, Inc. was also approved. Under New Business, the Board reappointed members to the Zoning Hearing Board and the Water & Sewer Authority for five-year terms, and approved the advertising schedule for upcoming organization meetings for various Township bodies. The Chairman reported on the submission of two grant applications: one for a playground and one for a new office building. Public comment addressed the status of a park sign.