CALL TO ORDER- Supervisor Reba Crawford began the meeting by nominating Dan Taylor as Chairperson for 2024. Nomination was 2nd by John Sear. Motion carried. Chair Dan Taylor then nominated Reba Crawford as Vice Chair. Nomination was 2nd by John Sear. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS- Motion by Dan Taylor to reappoint the following positions as read, second by John Sear. Motion carried.
Roadmaster and COG (West Branch Council of Gov’t) representative – John Sear
Secretary/Treasurer– Tracy Blaker (PSATS Delegate for 2024 State Conference)
Auditors –CPA Tabled until February meeting; Chris Blaker and Frank Bower – Auditors
SEO –Denny Shoemaker; Alternate SEO, Ken Young.
Laborer – Paul Staggert
Sewage Treatment Plant Operators – West Branch Regional Authority
Emergency Management Coordinator- Craig Stamile
Motion by Dan Taylor approve the following salaries, effective January 1, 2024. 2nd John Sear. Motion carried.
Road Master $17.50
Working Supervisors $17.50
Laborer $17.50_per hour___________________ _
Secretary/Treasurer $17.00_per hour___________________ _
Elected Auditors Salary $10 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. John Sear 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.
Motion by Dan Taylor to appoint the Boards, Legal, Depositories and Emergency Services as read. 2nd John Sear. Motion carried.
BOARDS
Planning Commission: M. Goetz, J. Sear, J. Budman, L. Bower, C. Lowry
Zoning Hearing Board: D. Snyder and D. Glover
LEGAL-
Marc Drier – general Scott Williams – zoning hearing board
DEPOSITORIES-
Aspire Wealth (Raymond James) – general funds & investments
Jersey Shore State Bank – 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 set the travel mileage rate for officials and employees use of personal vehicles for Township business at the rate set by the IRS ($0.67/mile). 2nd John Sear. Motion carried.
Motion by Dan Taylor to keep the meeting day and time the same and to approve the legal holidays. 2nd John Sear. Motion carried.
MEETINGS
Planning Commission – second Monday of each month at 7PM
Supervisors – second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM
LEGAL HOLIDAYS-
Jan 1- Jan 15 – Feb 19 – May 27 – July 4 – Sept 2 – Oct 14 – Nov 11- Nov 28
ADJOURN- There were no public comments. Meeting was adjourned.