GROVE TOWNSHIP MONTHLY MEETING
April 9, 2025
The April 9, 2025, meeting was called to order at 5:00pm
Present: Brandie Sherry, Melvin Kehl, Robert Bushor, Jim Howard via zoom
Visitors: Mike Ornot, Ed Siekierka, Dawn Wirt and Elizabeth Stoner via Zoom
APPROVAL OF MARCH 2025 MINUTES
- Motion made to accept by Melvin Kehl and seconded by Robert Bushor.
- All in favor, aye, passed
APPROVAL OF MARCH 2025 TREASURER’S REPORT
- Motion made to accept by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl
- All in favor, aye, passed
SECRETARY REPORT
The Cameron County Ambulance service requested a donation. Since they have served all of Grove Township this year, the Supervisors agreed to donate $250.00 to them.
- Robert Bushor motioned; Jim Howard seconded.
- All in favor, aye. Motion passed.
Jim Howard, Melvin Kehl, and Brandie Sherry will attend the 18th annual Equipment Show and Training at the Clearfield Fairgrounds on May 28th.
ROADMASTER REPORT
Ditches and trees will be cleaned once the rain stops. Emporium Hardwoods have completed log hauling across Three Runs Road and no longer need the bond. Melvin inspected the road last week and noted it has remained in good condition since last year’s milling, though some potholes remain from the log trucks. Brandie will contact Hardwoods about purchasing stones to repair these holes. Sandrock is also in good shape.
BUSINESS
Brandie provided the Supervisors and the public with a breakdown of the expenses for plowing Driftwood and Gibson’s roads. The remaining stone and salt from the last purchase were hardly used and will be kept for next year.
Jim Howard suggested buying a boom mower for the skid steer to mow our own roadsides. Melvin Kehl recommended getting a trailer to safely haul the skid steer instead of using the truck bed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Elizabeth Stoner
Last year, a resident questioned Wyside Cemetery’s poor condition and who is responsible for its maintenance. Although Brandie and Robert checked the courthouse records, only a 1910 map signed by several Barclays was found, and the owner remains unknown.
She emphasized the need to establish solar and wind ordinances promptly. She also inquired about necessary repairs at the playground. Brandie listed them: replacing a broken swing, new wood for the merry-go-round, installing a weed barrier and mulch, fixing the border, installing a new window in the building, and cleaning up the monument with a Lumber Heritage information board. Robert suggested waiting for Jim’s return to assess costs and possibly secure a grant.
PAY BILLS AS PRESENTED
- Motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl
- All in favor, aye, passed.
ADJOURN MEETING
- Motion to adjourn the April 9, 2025, meeting by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl
- All in favor, aye, passed.
Next meeting will be held on May 14. 2025, Starting at 5:00pm at Grove Township building.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandie Sherry Secretary / treasurer Grove Township