Township of Eaton

The meeting focused on the annual reorganization of the township's leadership and appointments. Key actions included the election of the temporary chairman, chairman, vice-chairman, and the appointment of various officials such as the township secretary, treasurer, road master, assistant road master, and code enforcement officer. The board also established compensation rates for township positions, approved the holiday and annual clean-up schedule, set the regular monthly meeting calendar, and designated the official banking institution. Furthermore, the board confirmed appointments for the Zoning Hearing Board and the Planning Commission, and established procedural requirements for financial transactions and check signatures.

The reorganization agenda for the meeting detailed the appointment of numerous key positions, including Temporary Secretary, Temporary Chairman, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Road Master, Secretary, Treasurer, Township Solicitor, and Engineer. Key administrative actions included establishing the amount of the treasurer's bond, determining pay rates for various roles (Treasurer, Secretary, Road Workers, EMA), and setting the regular monthly meeting schedule. The agenda also covered the review and approval of the Township Fee Schedule, PSATS membership, convention delegate appointments, and setting the holiday schedule. Finally, the agenda included nominations and appointments for the Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission Boards.

During this reorganization meeting, the board members confirmed that monthly meetings will be held on a needed basis or quarterly on the second Tuesday at 7pm. Key organizational actions included the appointment of Jack Creary as Chairman, Kelly Kozlansky as Vice-Chairman, and Steven Menn as Solicitor. The meeting concluded without any new business or audience participation.

During this reorganization meeting, key organizational appointments were made, including the selection of Charlie Gay as Chairman, Ethan Greenley as Vice-Chairman, Robert Sheils as Solicitor, and Angela Tuttle as temporary secretary. The commission established its regular meeting schedule for the second Tuesday of every month. New business involved a proposed minor subdivision for Dymond, where the commission motioned to submit no comments on the addition of a 10.0-acre parcel. Additionally, the commission agreed with the Eaton-Monroe Joint Planning Commission on a schedule for their joint monthly meetings.

The meeting addressed financial matters, including interest on the Act 13 account and the advertisement of the 2026 budget. The zoning officer provided an update on the Walmart addition, while the road report covered equipment maintenance, winter preparations, and road repairs. The EMA report mentioned the replenishment of first aid kits in trucks. Unfinished business included a road complaint follow-up and a DCNR issue. New business involved assessor's changes, CDL testing protocols, the resignation of Ms. Harvey, and discussions on garbage collection bids, with a decision made to use a 2-yard dumpster from EIO.