Todd Pysher

The Board of Supervisors addressed several new business items. Key actions included the adoption of Tax Levy Resolution 12-03-2025, which sets the 2026 tax rates without an increase. The board accepted the quote from Cummings Lumber for the purchase of logs from Woolrich Park. A motion was passed to hire Renee Rodabaugh part-time as a Grant Writer at an hourly rate of $18.00, as she was the sole applicant. Finally, the board approved the purchase and delivery of two loads of diamond tech dirt for the South Avis Little League ball field infield.

The Board of Supervisors discussed several administrative and operational items. Key topics included the approval of the financial reports and invoices, questions raised during public participation regarding the 2026 Budget estimates for police services and capital expenditures, and a request for financial support for Avis Little League which was tabled for a Special Meeting. Legal matters concerning a helipad installation by the Woolrich Volunteer Fire Company were clarified, stating a conditional use hearing is required before it can be utilized. The Recreation Committee reported on the Halloween-In-The-Park event success and requested authorization for a donation to Avis Little League, which was approved. Old business included tabling the Bellevue Cemetery agreement review. Zoning discussions covered complaints regarding a property by the truck stop and a "dump site." New business involved the adoption of the Supervisor Compensation Ordinance increasing annual compensation effective 2026 for incoming supervisors, the approval to hire Carol Kimball as a part-time employee to assist the Right-To-Know Officer, approval of the 2026 Budget, scheduling a Special Meeting for quotes on log sales and hiring a grant writer, tabling the Tax Levy Resolution, and scheduling the 2026 Reorganization Meeting.

The meeting addressed the interruption that occurred at the October meeting, emphasizing the Supervisors' right to set conduct rules during public meetings. Avis Little League requested financial support for diamond-tech dirt for the Little League Field, and the Board agreed to consider the request. Discussion of Bellevue Cemetery and Zoning/Code Violations were tabled. The board approved resolutions to apply for LSA grants for a compact track loader, cold planer attachment, Chevrolet Silverado truck, and a Freightliner truck. The preliminary 2026 Budget was approved. A subdivision for property owned by Ronald and Kimberly Ergott was approved. A sewage facilities planning module for Walnut Street Christian Church was approved. The proposal for 2026 insurance coverage through Kilmer Insurance was accepted. The matter of hiring a grant writer was tabled. The possibility of reinvesting funds from a maturing Certificate of Deposit at Journey Bank was discussed. The board discussed electronic subdivision submissions and Right-To-Know Officer Report.

The Pine Creek Township Board of Supervisors discussed several topics, including a proposal from Avis Little League for financial support, the status of the 2024 audit, and Right-To-Know requests litigation. The board also discussed upcoming events by the Recreation Committee, including Halloween-in-the Park, and approved the use of Woolrich Park for the Warrior Trail Ultras event. Other items included Bellevue Cemetery, a proposal from Berkheimer Digital Tax Solutions for the collection of Local Service Taxes, grading logs cut down at the Woolrich Park for sale, Gardner/Sholly Subdivision, hourly rate adjustment for Robert Calhoun, improvements to the Henry Street intersection, Fall Leaf Collection, Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours, Code Violations Update.

The Pine Creek Township Board of Supervisors addressed traffic concerns on Third and Fourth Streets, with a commitment to increased police patrols. They discussed the Personnel Policy, the status of the 2024 township audit, and the policy requiring public sign-ins at meetings. The possibility of subdividing a 16.89-acre property was discussed, with a reminder about the need for subdivision plans. The Recreation Committee presented recommendations related to park maintenance, pavilion rentals, billing for Little League electric, additional trash cans, tree removal timing, and a fundraising campaign. The Supervisors considered taking ownership of Bellevue Cemetery, supported the AMERICA250PA Municipal Resolution, and approved the Woolrich Fire Company's assistance with Aiden's Miles for Smiles Walk. Bids for tree removal at Woolrich Park were opened, and a part-time police officer was hired. Kellen Krape was re-appointed to the Pine Creek Township Planning Commission. The report included Right-To-Know Requests.