Lamar Township

The board discussed reports from the treasurer, secretary, fire department, police, planning commission, zoning, and public works department, including the status of culverts. New business items addressed park improvements, specifically pavilion maintenance and the construction of pickleball courts. Old business items included door maintenance at the park and reviewing bids for paving Spruce Run.

The board meeting agenda covered various departmental reports, including treasury, fire, police, planning, zoning, and public works. Planning commission items featured the Dotterer subdivision and the Triple D project. Public works discussions included road maintenance tasks such as berming and grading, as well as repairs to park facilities. New business items addressed the sewer board, a request from the Cedar Hill Cemetery, and paving projects at Spruce Run. A financial overview was provided, detailing account balances and activities for the general, street light, state, Marcellus Shale, and cemetery accounts.

The board approved the acceptance of a grant from the Clinton County Community Foundation for a park bathroom project and authorized the purchase of three radar signs. Reports were provided regarding fire department operations, including a change in leadership and updated protocols for emergency entry, as well as police activities. Public works discussions included continuing a road berming partnership and potential acquisition of equipment. New business included planning for local yard sales and a presentation regarding a proposed zoning text amendment for an agri-voltaic solar project.

The board discussed administrative reports, including the Goodwill Hose Company Ambulance Open House, a residential tire collection event, a session on funding opportunities, and the upcoming CCATO Annual Convention. Departmental reports were presented regarding fire, police, zoning, and public works, specifically covering the Mark Stoltzfus Subdivision and crack sealing efforts. New business items addressed the completion of the 2025 audit, park operations, participation in the Clinton County Fair tractor ride, the Long Run Little League, and the Spruce Run Road project bid opening. Old business topics included Rote Water/ENVJMA updates and a SunShare Solar presentation.

Key discussions during the meeting included administrative updates such as the notification for the 2nd Annual Clinton County Municipal Workshop and the proposal of the 2026 meeting schedule, which required adjusting the August meeting date due to the County Fair. The Supervisors also noted the increase in the Public bid limit from $23,800 to $24,500 and the Written/Phone bid limit from $12,900 to $13,200 for 2026. The Fire Department provided a report on November fundraisers, including a gun calendar and an upcoming breakfast with Santa. Conditional approval was granted for plans based on Planning Commission recommendations. New business included the approval of Ordinance #2025-02 to increase supervisor compensation to $150.00 monthly, not to exceed $3,145.00, and the approval of Resolutions #2025-05 and #2025-06 concerning the Earned Income Tax collector transition to Berkheimer. Finally, the proposed 2026 budgets for the General, State, and Marcellus Shale Accounts were approved.