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Votes at a glance: Caln Township adopts environmental advisory council ordinance, designates EMS Week and approves easements and routine items
Summary
At its May 8 meeting the board adopted Ordinance 2025‑02 to establish an Environmental Advisory Council, designated May 18–24 as EMS Week, approved two stormwater easements and accepted routine minutes and check approvals.
Ordinance establishing Environmental Advisory Council
The board adopted Ordinance 2025‑02 to create a new Chapter 17 codifying an Environmental Advisory Council that will consist of at least three and no more than seven members to advise commissioners on environmental matters. The ordinance was introduced by the solicitor, moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Young; commissioners voted in favor and the board announced the motion passed.
EMS Week designation
The commissioners designated the week of May 18–24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week to recognize EMS providers’ contributions. A resident and the EMS chief spoke in appreciation; the motion to designate the week carried by voice vote.
Stormwater easements approved
The board approved easement agreements permitting township access to two properties so staff can repair a failing buried metal storm pipe that has caused sinkholes: 250 Seltzer Avenue (Christy Frri) and 281 Watson Avenue (Ralph Gillette). The motion to approve the easements was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Young and passed 5‑0.
Routine administrative approvals
The board approved the April 24 minutes and authorized the presented checks during the finance report following voice votes.
What this means
Ordinance 2025‑02 enables creation of an advisory body that will be populated through an application process; the EMS proclamation is ceremonial recognition; the easements allow staff to access private property to replace failed storm infrastructure. No zoning or land‑use entitlements were decided tonight.
Next procedural steps
Staff will begin accepting applications for the advisory council and return to the board with candidate names. The stormwater repair work will proceed after easements are executed and standard permitting and PA1‑call procedures are completed.
