Township of Girard

The meeting agenda includes the hiring of a full-time Zoning Administrator and Administrative Assistant, a review of 2026 paving bids for binder courses on Cole Spring Road and Cold Spring Road, authorization to advertise for new road crew workers, and the distribution of collected fire tax monies.

The meeting focused on the Birchdale project, involving ongoing engineering investigations into septic tank locations and pipe flow for 54 properties. Discussion included potential sewer connection requirements, septic tank abandonment procedures, and associated costs for homeowners. The board reviewed progress on an intermunicipal agreement, including discussions on capacity, metering, and cost-sharing arrangements. Additionally, the board addressed legal counsel fee rates, utility rate increases, and future coordination between the authority and the township regarding water usage ordinances.

The meeting included the approval of an amendment to the township pension plan, the authorization for the purchase or lease of a new dump truck, and the approval for the purchase of new playground equipment for LECP West Park. Supervisors also discussed park maintenance issues, including lighting repairs, fence post replacements, and the acquisition of mulch, as well as inquiries regarding park amenities.

The agenda includes a discussion on the Data Center Ordinance under old business. New business items feature a discussion on the Family Burial Plot Ordinance and a proposed change to the short-term rental and AirBnB ordinance to allow operations in R1 districts.

The meeting includes discussion on a subdivision plan submitted by Chuck Frey for a property located on Ridge Road, which involves a subdivision of 4.451 acres and a lot line revision to incorporate 8.507 acres into an adjacent parcel. The Planning Commission provided a favorable recommendation regarding these property changes.