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Blair Township approves monthly disbursements, waives wastewater plan fees, signs variance and notes equipment deliveries
Summary
At its July 9 meeting, the Board approved June disbursements and treasury balances, approved a SALDO fee waiver for two wastewater pump‑station reviews ($400 total), approved the Buchanan variance for a shed at 1202 Robin Lane, tabled Greendown Acres and a road‑crew hours request, and announced equipment deliveries and grants for the road crew and police.
The Blair Township Board of Supervisors approved routine financial items, accepted an engineer fee waiver for wastewater review, approved a variance, and recorded several informational updates at its July 9 meeting.
Financial approvals: Supervisor Brad Germaux moved to approve total June disbursements of $165,892.06; Chairman Paul Amigh II seconded and the motion passed with two yes votes. The Board approved the June Treasury Balance of $1,978,385.19 and the Specific Service Investment Account balance of $168,710.06, each by motion and recorded as passed with two yes votes. The meeting minutes list detailed line items for disbursements, including payroll $29,703.40 and General Fund disbursements and payroll liabilities $78,284.44.
Waivers and variances: Keller Engineers requested a waiver of Subdivision and Land Development (SALDO) review fees for two Reservoir Road pump‑station parcels; the minutes state total review fees would be $400. Chairman Amigh moved to approve the waiver and the motion passed with two yes votes. Scott and Holly Buchanan submitted a variance agreement to locate a 20x12-foot shed within required setback areas at 1202 Robin Lane; Solicitor Patrick Fanelli reviewed the agreement for recording at the Blair County Courthouse, and the Board approved the Buchanan variance agreement by motion (two yes votes).
Items tabled: The Board tabled the Greendown Acres expansion plan prepared by Clearwell Engineering because no additional information had been received and the Planning Commission requested tabling. Road Foreman John Reed presented a request to change road‑crew hours (from 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) to align with neighboring crews; Chairman Amigh asked for additional review and the Board tabled the request.
Operational updates: John Reed said a new boom mower was scheduled for delivery July 11, funded from Capital Reserve with partial reimbursement from a DCED Local Shares grant. Chief Roger Peacock announced delivery of a new police cruiser and that laptops and equipment provided through a county grant would be installed in cruisers, enabling upgrades to three vehicles in a day. Officer Bryce Martellacci, who completed IUP Police Academy training June 18, began duty June 24 and was sworn in by District Judge Paula Aigner; Supervisor Germaux led a reaffirmation of his oath before the board.
Meeting close: The Board adjourned to an executive session at 6:36 p.m.
Why it matters: These routine approvals and operational updates govern Township finances, short‑term staffing and equipment readiness, local zoning through variance approvals, and next steps for infrastructure projects that may require further engineering or external assistance.
