Carmen Lemmel

The Bratton Township Supervisors held their Regular Monthly Meeting, covering various topics including financial reports, permit updates, and roadmaster updates. Bids for the WWTP upgrade came in higher than anticipated, requiring additional funding. The request from Granville Fire Company to become primary from Granville/Bratton Twp line to Traxler lane and run AED calls was denied, and McVeytown Volunteer Fire Company will remain primary throughout the Township. The Township will advertise a parking lot paving bid and is set to appraise and advertise a Township-owned parcel for sealed bids. Improvements to Longfellow playground were also approved.

The Bratton Township Supervisors held its Regular Monthly Meeting. The meeting covered topics such as approving the Moist sub-division, accepting the Mike Cleck Paving bid for the parking lot paving project, and reviewing the 2024 Auditors Report. A used 2017 F550 was purchased to replace the 2000 F550. The Supervisors approved applying for a DCED Small Sewer & waste water grant, accepted pumpers for the 2025 Act 537 Cycle, and approved the Justin Herny Foundation Sunny Day 5K to use River Road on June 7th, 2025. There was also an executive session to discuss the Wastewater Treatment plant project.

The meeting included a presentation by The EADS Group on the Treatment Plant and Pumpstation plans, detailing the next steps for permitting and application to PENNVEST. The supervisors discussed waiving billing for sewer properties under specific guidelines and considered an additional charge for new taps on existing sewer lines. They also addressed the Longfellow Playground, tabling a request for trees, approving the installation of cameras, and granting permission for the MCHS Girls softball team to use the field. The board also discussed wastewater plant upgrades and a Dirt and Gravel Project. Additionally, the board appointed Deborah Robinette to fill a vacant auditor position and approved advertising the 2024 Road Material bid. They also approved moving funds into the Municipal savings account.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics, such as awarding road material bids to Glenn O' Hawbakers and New Enterprise, approving Matt's Excavating for ditch work on Short Loop Rd, and hiring Spade Made to install fencing at the Longfellow playground. Additionally, the board approved hiring Matt Yoder for the road crew, moving forward with sewer paying ordinance 2024-05, and filing a lien on a property on Bossinger Rd. The next steps for wastewater plant upgrades were discussed, and the Dirt and Gravel Project on Licking Creek is set to be completed in April, with French mattress work beginning in May.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas including financial reports, vendor bills, and checkbook balances. The Roadmaster's report highlighted mowing activities and an employee's absence due to a car accident. Old business included updates on the WWTP upgrade, past due sewer amounts, and an incentive program for the McVeytown Fire Company. New business involved approving a resolution for the sale of real estate property, installing a pitching mound at Longfellow playground, and allocating County Liquid Fuels.