February 11, 2026

GROVE TOWNSHIP MONTHLY MEETING

February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026 , meeting was called to order at 5.00pm

Present: Brandie Sherry, Melvin Kehl, Robert Bushor, Jim Howard via zoom

Visitors: Dale Woods, Elizabeth Stoner via Zoom `

Motion made to accept January  minutes as read by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl

  • All in favor, aye, passed

APPROVAL OF January  TREASURER’S REPORT

  • Motion made to accept by Robert Bushor and seconded by Jim Howard   
  • All in favor, aye, passed

SECRETARY REPORT

  • Cameron County Ambulance Service’s annual reorganization meeting is on Monday, March 9, 2026; attendance is open to anyone interested.
  • Novey Recycling has raised the container price to $450 as of March 1, 2026. Jim Howard will look for cheaper options.
  • State Rep. Martin Causer invites us to a DCED Grant Seminar at Smethport Fire Hall on Thursday, March 12. Brandie can’t attend, but it’s recommended that at least one supervisor participate.
  • We are not liable for alcohol use at the Chamber of Commerce event on the ball field; the Nam Knights hold liability, and the Chamber will provide insurance.
  • Large items clean-up days: May 2 and October 3.
  • Easter Egg Hunt: April 4.
  • We’ve received $5,000 in County Aid liquid fuels for anti-skid and salt costs.

ROADMASTER REPORT

Robert Bushor experienced a minor accident with the older F550. On Monday, while picking up trash, he didn’t lower the bed completely and struck the black railroad bridge with it. This caused a small dent in the bed and twisted the bed frame. The insurance company has been notified, and we have a $250 deductible.

Jim Howard suggested that in the spring we consider renting a broom that would attach to the skid stir to clean the streets.

Salt and anti-skid have been ordered and should be here next week.  

PARK REPORT

Nothing to report.

BUSINESS

There was no new business to be discussed or voted on.

Public Comment

Elizabeth had nothing

Dale clarified that during the January meeting, his question was about whom we would rely on to do the work, not what we would use. He was highlighting that Driftwood and Gibson depend on Grove for winter maintenance and wanted to know who would drive our trucks if Melvin became unavailable.

He inquired about the total cost of the overhead doors, which was $10,892.88, and also asked whether cement would be poured for the garage floor.

A motion was made by Melvin Kehl  and seconded by Jim Howard to pay bills as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Next regular meeting will be held on March 11,2026, starting at 5:00 at Grove Township building. 

The motion was made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Jim Howard to adjourn the February 11, 2026 meeting at 5:15. Motion carried unanimously.