Kyle L. Kehoe

Key discussions during the business meeting included the Treasurer's Report, which detailed current fund balances and the review of November payroll and paid invoices. The Board authorized the payment of all incoming December bills. Goodwill Hose Ambulance Association discussed their operational challenges and requested support, leading to the Board motioning to support them with $1,500.00. Jersey Shore Ambulance Service was also supported with $500.00. Under unfinished business, the Board concluded that Data Centers may be considered a conditional use in the I-Industrial Zoning. New business involved the approval of the Business Privilege Tax Collection Agreement and Resolutions, as well as the Local Service Tax Collection Agreement and Resolutions, both effective January 1, 2026. The Board adopted the 2026 Budget Proposal, including a requested change to rename the seasonal employees line item to part-time employees. A quote for a split unit heater/air conditioner purchase and installation was accepted from Hendershot's Heating and Cooling Solutions LLC.

The meeting commenced with a public hearing concerning Ordinance 2025-02, which was subsequently enacted by the Board. Key financial discussions involved approving the Treasurer's Report, including fund balances for the General Fund and Liquid Fuels State Account, and authorizing the treasurer to pay incoming November bills. A withdrawal from the General Fund into a Certificate of Deposit was noted. Public comment addressed the denial of a zoning permit for an agriculture building and significant discussion occurred regarding the status of the SRF Project, where the Board clarified that financial security pertains to the Sewage Treatment Facility, not the SRF Project itself. New Business included the approval of resolutions and proposals for the collection of Earned Income Tax (EIT) and Business Privilege Tax using Berkheimer, along with approving the release of financial security for two land development plans (Ben K Esh Jr. Veal Barn and Benuel K Stoltzfus Jr. Snook Farm) pending certain conditions being met. The Board also motioned to advertise the 2026 Budget Proposal for adoption in December and authorized obtaining quotes to replace a malfunctioning split unit heater/air conditioner.

The meeting addressed various financial matters, including the Treasurer's Report, CD investments, and escrow accounts. The board discussed Business Privilege Tax Collection and Local Service Tax Collection proposals from Berkheimer, and also reviewed the Planning Commission Report, which included a plan review and discussion on Data Centers. Other topics included updates on the Nicholas Meat, LLC Sewage Disposal Plan, a Sustainable Resource Project, and a Chevy recall letter. The board also discussed WagMyr Woodlands permit restrictions and reviewed sample ordinances for Data Centers and an ATV ordinance. Additionally, the board addressed the Goodwill Hose Ambulance Assoc, Inc. request for financial support.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various financial matters, such as the Treasurer's Report, escrow accounts, and a Financial Security Agreement. The board addressed issues related to Nicholas Meat, LLC's SRF project and financial security requirements. Other topics included a report on the Planning Commission, zoning matters, road projects, and the sale of a GMC vehicle. The board also considered a subdivision request and the moratorium at WagMyr Woodlands.

The meeting included discussions on the Sugar Valley Produce Auction addition, zoning reports, and emergency management coordinator recognition. Unfinished business included updates on General Code amendments, Nicholas Meat, LLC Sewage Deposal Plan, Sustainable Resource Project (SRP) Preliminary LDP, crack seal for 2025, 2025 Road Project, and Benuel K Stoltzfus Jr.'s Land Development Plan. New business covered the CCATO Convention and Clinton TCC delegates meeting, where Berkheimer was awarded the EIT collection. The board also discussed opening a CD with First National Bank.