East Taylor Township

The board addressed community concerns regarding speeding trucks on Echo Road and received various departmental reports. Key actions included approving the sale of a side cutter on Municibids, discussing bridge inspection status, and planning for the Path of the Flood race. The police department reported on the acquisition of new body cameras and discussed a merger study. Additionally, the board moved to advertise for engineering bridge services and reviewed progress on zoning ordinances and municipal infrastructure projects.

The board conducted its annual reorganization meeting, which included the appointment of various positions such as Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, Roadmaster, Police Chief, legal counsel, and engineers. The board established bond limits for relevant personnel, set rates of pay for staff and supervisors, and defined the mileage reimbursement rate. Additionally, they designated depositories, authorized the attendance at training sessions, set appointments for various authorities, and established the monthly meeting schedule.

The meeting included discussions on a competitive grant application for the Dormer Street Stormwater Project, requirements for an RFQ regarding the Hunt Road Bridge design, and the status of the Hinckston Run Road Bridge inspection. The Chairman noted the receipt of LSA grants for the Township building and playgrounds, and planned for future garbage bidding. The Roadmaster reported on equipment maintenance issues and requested pay raises for several staff members, which were approved. The police report and an annual report were accepted, and salary increases for police department personnel were authorized. Additionally, the Board discussed building maintenance, junkyard ordinance compliance, and the status of road closure requests. New business included the decision to advertise monthly meeting dates, the selection of towing services, and the process for appointing a Township Auditor.

The meeting included discussions on several administrative and operational items. Key topics involved the Small Water Grant application for the Dormer Street Stormwater project, various equipment maintenance and repair updates for the road crew, and a request for traffic control for an upcoming historic race. The board also reviewed correspondence regarding funding assistance and event requests. Additionally, the council addressed several new business items including the adoption of a road permit ordinance, approval of donations for the local booster club and fire company, adjustments to cemetery burial fees, the restructuring of the General Fund, and the hiring of a new road crew member.

The meeting included approvals for a subdivision and a land merger, and discussions regarding potential grants for road improvements. The Roadmaster provided updates on equipment maintenance. The Police Report detailed recent call volumes and approved training for the Chief. The board formally adopted the final 2026 budget and tax base, and authorized the advertisement for upcoming reorganization and monthly meetings scheduled for the new year.