Township of Spring

The agenda for the meeting included reports from various officials and committees, such as the Township Treasurer, Water Authority Treasurer, Police, Municipal Employees, Code Enforcement, and Fire Company. Old business focused on the correction of Vickie Barnett's term regarding the Centre County Library & Historical Museum. New business items involved discussing the Township Surveillance Camera Policy, addressing a request for a "Hidden Driveway" warning sign, considering land sharing support with Marion Township which might necessitate an amendment to the Nittany Valley Joint Planning Committee Agreement, and voting on pursuing a Green-Light-Go Grant for traffic light cabinet improvements. Furthermore, the Supervisors addressed support requests for the Pleasant Gap Fire Company's new engine and the opening of the Police Contract, including consideration for opening the Collective Bargaining Agreement for negotiation and discussing a contract addendum regarding officer retention and recruitment by increasing starting wages. Information items included a sponsorship request from the Pleasant Gap Area Lioness Club and various meeting minutes and reports.

The meeting commenced with a Re-Organization segment, during which supervisors consented to retain the previous year's positions for 2026, including Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer. Following the re-organization, the supervisors approved the appointments list for 2026, covering legal counsel, professional services, financial, and miscellaneous roles. Under New Business, the board accepted the resignations of Officer Pietro Picciurro and Officer Amanda Barnes, effective January 4, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively. The supervisors also approved the annual Non-Uniform Employer Contribution for the 401A plan. The meeting concluded with the passage of Resolution 01-2026 to update authorized signers on the PSECU account.

The meeting agenda included the Reorganization segment and subsequent Appointments for the year 2026. Reports were scheduled from the Township Treasurer, Water Authority Treasurer, Police, Municipal Employees, Code Enforcement, and the Fire Company. New business focused on the acceptance of Officer Pietro Picciurro's Letter of Resignation and the Annual 401A Employer Contribution for Non-Uniform employees. Information items covered meeting minutes from SBWJA and STWA, Comcast and ZITO price adjustments for 2026, rate changes from the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority, an application for a Depth Revision from Graymont (PA) Inc., and the Benner Pike (PA 150) Corridor Study. A resolution was planned to update the PSECU organization details. Correspondence included thank you letters from Out of the Cold Centre County, the Centre County Library & Historical Museum, and The YMCA.

The Spring Township Water Authority held its regular monthly meeting, during which the board discussed the tentative budget for the upcoming year, including the Norman Avenue project estimate. They considered a potential increase in water rates. The board also reviewed correspondence regarding a request for intent to serve for additional lots in the Stonehenge Development.

The meeting included a report from the Water Operator, Toby Dashner, who submitted a report on work performed and presented a quote for a Ditch Box. The board approved the purchase of the Ditch Box as per the quote. Andy Johnson, Engineer from Gwin Dobson Foreman, Inc., provided a cost estimate for waterline replacement on Norman Avenue for consideration in next year's budget. The estimate to replace the entire loop, including fire hydrants and valves, is $662,000.