Latimore Township

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the proposed 2026 Budget. The agenda was amended to include and approve a proposal from Pennoni Associates for $38,000 to complete engineering permitting for the Ridge Road bridge. Furthermore, the agenda was amended again to approve James Zerfing as the new Building Code Official, replacing Michael Hartman. Department reports summarized police activity, road maintenance efforts involving plowing and salt spreading, and standard park activity. The bills list was also reviewed and approved.

The reorganization meeting involved the appointment of numerous officials and representatives, including the Secretary, Treasurer, Solicitors for the Township/Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board, the Outside Audit Firm, and various part-time officers and contacts such as the Police Chief and Road crew contact person. The Board also appointed members to the Planning Commission for a four-year term and confirmed members for the International Building Code Appeal Board. Key agenda items included the approval of the Fee Schedule for various permits, applications, and booklet sales, as well as setting future regular meeting dates for the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission.

The meeting included reports from the Police, Road, and Park departments. The Police reported miles logged, fuel consumption, duty hours, and criminal/non-criminal incidents. The Road report mentioned a pipe installation and pothole filling. The Supervisors also met for a Budget Workshop and motioned to advertise the Proposed Budget for public review. The bills list was reviewed and approved.

The meeting included reports from the Police, Engineer, Road, and Park departments. The police reported miles logged, fuel consumption, duty hours, and incident details. The road crew focused on brush cutting, culvert marking, and tile installation. The park saw high traffic with ongoing maintenance like mulching and painting. The board confirmed the date for the 2025 Budget Workshop and ratified resolutions amending the 2025 Budget and establishing a Document Retention Policy. The bills list was reviewed and approved.

The meeting included swearing in of Jim Gragg, constable, Daniel Worley, Supervisor, and Steve Gotwols, Supervisor. The board will vote to approve Land and Sea Services as a secondary third-party agency. Also, there will be a motion to authorize the advertisement of a public hearing to consider the adoption of an amendment to the Township Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations for principal and accessory solar energy systems in Latimore Township. The board will also vote to tentatively approve the 2024 budget and consider Lake Meade's request to authorize an update to the Articles of Incorporation.