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Blair Township board approves routine finances, variance, PennDOT winter service and police equipment; grants and projects discussed
Summary
At the June 11 meeting the board approved May minutes and financials, authorized a signature and Resolution No. 2024-05 to add Frankstown Township to a regional code committee, approved a homeowner variance for a pool, agreed to PennDOT winter services for Newry Lane, accepted a police cruiser trade-in and noted grant and project updates.
Blair Township’s Board of Supervisors met on June 11, 2024 and approved a series of routine financial and administrative actions, recorded grant and project updates, and accepted a police cruiser trade-in offer.
Supervisor Brad Germaux moved and Supervisor Lou Lusk seconded approval of the May 14, 2024 minutes; the motion passed unanimously. The board reviewed May disbursements totaling $112,586.67 (Payroll $30,711.98; General Fund disbursements and payroll liabilities $68,751.68; Liquid Fuels $798.55; Capital Reserve $8,762.07; Local Services Tax $3,652.39) and approved them by unanimous vote. The board also approved the Treasury Balance for May 2024 of $2,068,230.02 and the Specific Service Investment Account balance of $168,710.06.
The board approved two intergovernmental items: it authorized a signature for an updated Joint Article of Agreement to add Frankstown Township to the Blair Region Code Administrative Committee and approved Blair Township Resolution No. 2024-05 to permit Frankstown Township to join the committee; both motions were passed unanimously. Paul and Shelly Quevy received approval of a Variance Agreement to construct an in-ground pool and surrounding concrete patio after Solicitor Patrick Fanelli reviewed the agreement and recommended approval.
Blair Township agreed to participate in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Municipal Winter Traffic Services Agreement for 2024–25 for Newry Lane; the contract lists Newry Lane and will pay the township $2,668.61 for the contract period (a 2% increase over last year). Road Foreman John Reed confirmed the township plows Newry Lane from the Hollidaysburg Borough line to Lawrence Drive.
Chief Roger Peacock reported the township’s newly ordered police cruiser is ready for pickup; COSTARS pricing was approximately $5,000 higher than last year, producing a higher net cost to the township. The board accepted the trade-in value for the old cruiser of $4,500. Chief Peacock also reported receipt of portable radios funded by a county-wide grant; the car radios have not yet been installed.
Engineer Eric Banks reported that a Brentwood Flood Mitigation Grant application has been submitted and advised the township to follow up with local government representatives in about a month. The Green Bean Coffee House plan was discussed; the developers have conditional approval but indicated they may pause or withdraw the project because of other commitments. Road Foreman John Reed noted that PennDOT must perform a traffic study regarding a blinking light at Route 36 and Catfish Road; he said he believes a blinking light remains necessary due to the potential for accidents. Auditor Jacob Wible asked for clarification about loud noises under the Nuisance Ordinance; Chief Peacock explained the ordinance covers disturbances to the comfort of the senses and officers try to resolve complaints reasonably.
Chief Peacock said new hire Bryce Martellacci will graduate from the Police Academy on Friday and will be officially hired once testing and state paperwork are completed. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
Ending: Multiple routine approvals were recorded by unanimous vote; several informational items (grant submission, conditional project approval, traffic study request) were noted with no formal action.
