Dan Whaling

The Washington Township Supervisors held their 2025 Reorganizational Meeting. Robert Hrin was nominated as temporary Chairman. Steve McClelland was nominated as Chairman and John Lougee as Vice-Chairman. Sarah Anderson was appointed Secretary/Treasurer, and her salary was set. Daniel Whaling was appointed as Roadmaster, and his wage was set. Full-time and part-time employee wages were set, and paid holidays for full-time employees were defined. The firm of FERRARO, KRUK, AND FERRARO was appointed as legal counsel. Steve McClelland was appointed to represent the Township at the Tax Collection Committee (TCC), with Timothy Potts as the alternate. Timothy Potts was appointed to represent the Township at the COG meetings, with John Lougee as the alternate. Jeremy Geer was appointed as SEO, with Doug Manners as the alternate. Robert Hrin was appointed to represent the Township at the Stormwater Management Committee meetings, with Robert Hetrick as the alternate. Robert Hetrick was appointed as Superintendent over the Road Department. Sarah Anderson was appointed to serve as Zoning Officer. John Lougee was appointed as voting delegate for the Township at the State Association Annual Conference in Hershey, with Timothy Potts as alternate. PLGIT was appointed as depository for Township funds. Sarah Anderson was appointed as the Chief Administrator of the Township's Employee Municipal Pension Plan. Timothy Potts was appointed to be the Township's Emergency Management Coordinator. Pete Marshall asked about storage cubes being stored across the road from his property. The vouchers due for payment and the payroll were approved. The Treasurer's Report was received and filed for audit. Greg Kruk, reported that he will have an ordinance prepared for next month's meeting to increase the supervisor pay. Resolution 2025-01, increasing the auditor pay was approved. Resolution 2025-02, Operating Budget for Jefferson County Tax Collection Committee (TCC) was approved. The 2025 COG Budget was approved. The Calhoun subdivision was approved as recommended by the Planning Board. A payment to SER for the broom attachment will be made from the Liquid Fuel Fund. Supervisor, Robert Hetrick and Secretary, Sarah Anderson, updated the Board on the situation with Jefferson Co. Conservation District and a property on Hormtown Road. Roadmaster, Dan Whaling, reported the road crew has been busy plowing.

The meeting included discussion and approval of a subdivision plan, as well as acceptance of a crack fill quote. Initial approval for paving Beechwoods and John M Road(s) was later rescinded, and it was decided that paving bids for these roads would be advertised and opened at the next regular monthly meeting. The board also received correspondence regarding a permit issued, PennDot plans for a pipe replacement, receipt of Liquid Fuels money, and an insurance claim.

The meeting addressed several key items, including the acceptance of Supervisor Steve McClelland's letter of resignation due to relocation and the appointment of two supervisors to interview candidates for the vacancy. A Special Meeting was scheduled to appoint the new supervisor. The Board denied the Mary Frano Estate Subdivision request but subsequently referred the amended map to the Planning Board for review. In correspondence, the Board approved a resolution joining Brockway and Falls Creek Boroughs in opposition to a proposed municipal waste transfer station permit in Snyder Township. A Zoning Permit application requiring a variance for ProShort Stamping Services, Inc., was referred to the Zoning Hearing Board. The Board also advertised the proposed 2026 Budget for public inspection and approved a resolution requesting a Statewide Local Share Assessment grant for new building construction.

The meeting included several presentations of work change directives related to the Division B water improvements project. Topics covered included project updates on mainline installation and service line replacement, where verification efforts were underway. Four work change directives were presented: WCD 1 regarding a contractor transition for the Oak Street and East Ben Street water main extension; WCD 2 involving the installation of 35 ball valves on service lines to facilitate surface restoration on South Street, detailing the cost increase of $3,710; WCD 3 concerning the replacement of the fire hydrant at the Oxford Fire Station with associated components at an estimated cost increase of $26,643; and WCD 4 reallocating approximately $200,000 of allowance funds for pothole verification on properties with signed right-of-entry forms. A change order encompassing the first four directives was proposed with a total price of $39,270.15. Discussions also addressed Amendment Number Five to the owner-engineer agreement, a $40,000 amendment for soil and groundwater sampling related to contaminated dump conditions on South Howard Street. Furthermore, a reduction in the contract value for the Benton Street water main extension project by approximately $28,000 was proposed, resulting in a final contract amount of $126,351. Updates were provided regarding a water tower contract termination and ensuing discussions about an internet service provider contract status. Other operational items included addressing inquiries about burn barrels and bulk trash pickup policies.

The Washington Township Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting. A resident inquired about a shooting range ordinance due to a bullet hitting her home. The Brookville Trail Hub requested assistance with mowing or anti-skid. The board discussed a sample resolution to increase the auditor pay. The 2025 proposed Budget will be advertised for public inspection. The Jefferson Co. Solid Waste Site Sponsor Agreement renewal was renewed. A speeding complaint on Morris Road was made.