West Branch Township

The meeting included discussions on the Germania Street Ext DSA project and the Crippen Run Tar & Chip LVR Project, outlining items for the 2026 bid roster. An overview of FEMA disaster assistance funds was provided, detailing disbursements pending completion of road repairs and reporting. The DCNR ATV agreement term ending was discussed in relation to the dust control 2026 budget proposal. The board reviewed the STR Draft Ordinance and requested the Solicitor to provide a new draft for review. The annual allocation of Volunteer Fire Relief Association funds was approved for distribution. A motion was passed to reinvest certificates of deposit. Discussions on the 2026 Budget Proposal continued. The board entered an executive session to discuss new hire employment details, resulting in a motion to hire a part-time dump facility laborer.

The meeting included discussions on the 2025 Dirt & Gravel project, focusing on mattress placement, coordination, and material orders for pipe replacements. The Storage Container Ordinance was adopted. FEMA Lyman Run stream repair permitting documentation was requested for project funding. The Northcentral Regional ATV COG's outreach to municipalities was discussed. A sample Short Term Rental Ordinance was reviewed, and the topic was tabled for further discussion. The board discussed budget items for the 2026 proposal, including roof repairs and the use of Gas Impact Fee funds. Building & Assessment Permits and Sewage Permits were reviewed, along with Gas Industry Notifications and Road Bonds. The Fall Clean Up event was scheduled, and correspondence was reviewed.

The meeting included discussions on the 2025 Dirt & Gravel project, focusing on mattress placement and material orders for pipe replacements. The Storage Container Ordinance was reviewed, with potential adoption planned for the September meeting. Updates were provided on FEMA matters, including SAM.gov registration renewal and grant funding opportunities. The completion report for the Mitchell Road County Aid Project was addressed. The Northcentral Regional ATV COG's membership benefits and its applicability to DCNR ATV dust control agreements were discussed. The board also reviewed building and assessment permits, road bonds, and correspondence, including ESM 2-Day Training for Ed Dingman. An executive session was held to discuss the dump facility employee roster.

The meeting addressed public concerns regarding property maintenance, including high grass and potential code violations, and discussed road maintenance needs. The board awarded a bid for anti-skid material and reviewed fuel bid options. Progress on the Dirt & Gravel project and the Dump Site Concrete Pad was discussed. The board also covered floodplain coordination, FEMA site visits, and a County Aid project. Additional topics included building maintenance, road reports, building permits, sewage permits, gas industry notifications, road bonds, and correspondence.

The meeting included discussions on the 2025 Dirt & Gravel projects, the concrete pad for the dump site, NFIP/Floodplain coordination, and Valley Container quotes. The board also reviewed and discussed the Anti-Skid bid notice and Fuel Bid. New business included FEMA site visits and County Aid for road materials. Road maintenance planning, spring clean-up, and a Conex Container Ordinance were also addressed. Various building, assessment, and sewage permits were reviewed, along with gas industry notifications and road bonds. Correspondence included ESM training and the upcoming primary election.