GROVE TOWNSHIP MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 14, 2022
Chairman Robert Bushor called the Wednesday December 14, 2022, meeting to order in the Grove Township Bldg. at 5:00 pm,
Present were, Robert Bushor, Melvin Kehl, and Brandie Sherry Frank Ross
Absent:
Visitors: Elizabeth Stoner, April Kehl, Dale Wood
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
READING OF THE MINUTES of November Meeting minutes
A motion was made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl to accept the minutes as presented.
All presents were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR November
A motion was made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross to accept the financial reports as presented.
All presents were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
SECRETARY REPORT:
Brandie read a letter sent to the Township from the Pavlis family, grandchildren of Floyd’s and they would like the Township to pass a resolution that would help them get Upper Jerry Run’s name changed due to all their family history in the area. The Board of Supervisors would like a letter written back to them to see what the process is for this before we decided any way.
Public Comment: There was concern if this name change was allowed how many more things would they liked changed after that. Or are other families with long history in the area are going to want to change names of areas.
Russ Braun has sent a letter with increase in prices for 2023 for the sewage permits.
Received the estimates from Lehman Engineering for doing the permit needed to tear out beams of the old bridge on Jerry Run Road that crosses Wykoff Run Road.
There were 7 outstanding trash bills taken to the Courthouse, since then 2 of them have been removed so there are 5 outstanding ones.
ROADMASTER REPORT:
Not much to report, have the truck all ready for the upcoming storm.
BUSINESS:
We need to appoint someone to fill in for Carol Delp’s auditor position. There are two candidates for the position, Melony Bowden, and Dawn Wirt. It was decided that Melony Bowden will be the new auditor but come elections in 2023 she will need to run on the ballet.
A motion was made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl to pass the 2023 budget.
All present were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
After talking with PSATS we can not appoint a new tax collector until after Shireen’s official date of resignation which is January 15th. The candidate must have lived in the Township for at least one year and be a register voter in the town. This position will also have to be one ballet in 2023.
A motion was made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross to give Christmas bonus of $100.00 to Brandie, Emerson, and Mike.
All present were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
The Reorganization meeting will be January 3rd with the regular January meeting to follow and the auditors will meet on January 4th. The reorganization will begin at 5:00.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dale Wood would like to know if there is a profit/loss report for the Mac truck this year.
Dale wants to know why the Township doesn’t own its own propane tank and what was the price of Propane through Friday’s
He asked if an Air B-N-B are considered residential or commercial
Elizabeth Stoner was wondering if her trash could be picked up through, the winter months.
Pay Bills as Presented:
A motion was made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl to pay bills as presented.
All present in favor and motion passed unanimously.
Other reports:
Next meeting will be held on January 3, 2023, at 5:00pm at the Grove Township building.
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross to adjourn the December 14, 2022, meeting at 5:37
Respectfully submitted, Brandie Sherry