CALL TO ORDER- Supervisor John Sear began the meeting by nominating Dan Taylor as Chairperson for 2025. Nomination was 2nd by Dan Taylor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS-
Motion by Dan Taylor to appoint the following positions as read, second by John Sear. Motion carried.
Supervisor, Roadmaster and COG (West Branch Council of Gov’t) representative – John Sear
Chair Supervisor and COG Alternate- Chris Blaker
Secretary/Treasurer– Tracy Blaker (PSATS Delegate for 2025 State Conference)
Auditors –Kevin J. Hallock, CPA; Matt Everetts and Frank Bower – Auditors
SEO – John (Tom) Yarnall; Alternate SEO, Lonnie F. Ohnmeiss
Laborer – Paul Staggert
Sewage Treatment Plant Operators – West Branch Regional Authority
Emergency Management Coordinator- Craig Stamile
Township Engineer-Pysher & Associates
Motion by Dan Taylor approve the following salaries, effective January 1, 2025. 2nd John Sear. Motion carried.
Road Master Established by elected/appointed auditors
Working Supervisors Established by elected/appointed auditors
Laborer $7.50_per hour increase to $25_________________ _
Elected Auditors Salary $18 per hour (established by State Law)___
Motion by Dan Taylor to authorize compensation for the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board at $30 per meeting. Chris Blaker 2nd. Motion carried.
Motion by Dan Taylor to establish the Treasurer’s Bond in the amount of $1,000,000. 2nd John Sear. Motion carried.
BOARDS
Planning Commission: C. Blaker, M. Goetz, J. Sear, J. Budman, L. Bower, C. Lowry
Zoning Hearing Board: D. Snyder and D. Glover
LEGAL-
Township Solicitor was tabled until next month. Scott Williams – zoning hearing board
DEPOSITORIES-
Aspire Wealth (Raymond James) –investments
Jersey Shore State Bank – General Fund, State Liquid Fuels, BOCA, ACT 13, NW sewer, Turnback Rd project
Journey Bank – Emergency Services Account
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Clinton Twp Volunteer Fire Dept and Clinton Twp Ambulance Co
Washington Twp Volunteer Fire Dept
Motion by Dan Taylor to appoint the Boards, Legal, Depositories and Emergency Services as read. 2nd Chris Blaker. Motion carried.
Motion by Dan Taylor to set the travel mileage rate for officials and employees use of personal vehicles for Township business at the rate set by the IRS ($0.70/mile). 2nd John Sear. Motion carried.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS, LOCATION, TIME AND DATES.
Meetings will be held at the Brady Township Office at 1986 Elimsport Road, Montgomery, PA 17752. Office hours will change to 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Planning Commission – second Monday of each month at 7PM
Supervisors – second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM
LEGAL HOLIDAYS-
Jan 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr.) – Feb 17 (Presidents Day) – May 26 (Memorial Day) – June 19 (Juneteenth)- Sept 1 (Labor Day) – Oct 13 (Columbus Day) – Nov 11 (Veterans Day) – Nov 27 (Thanksgiving)- Dec 25 (Christmas Day)
Motion by Dan Taylor to keep the meeting day and time the same and to approve the legal holidays. 2nd John Sear. Motion carried.
ADJOURN- There were no public comments. Meeting was adjourned.