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Salem supervisors approve $202,821.61 in monthly expenditures, move $1 million to short-term CD
Summary
Salem Township supervisors unanimously approved $202,821.61 in expenditures, authorized a $1,000,000 transfer into a three‑month certificate of deposit and approved several administrative spending changes; residents raised questions about inspection invoices and SALDO accounting.
Salem Township supervisors voted unanimously on Jan. 21 to approve the township’s monthly expenditures totaling $202,821.61 and to transfer $1,000,000 from the General Fund into a new three‑month certificate of deposit to take advantage of higher CD rates.
The approved payment list included a General Fund draw of $125,327.19 and payroll of $71,562.38, along with smaller line‑item disbursements for fire protection, sewage and other funds. The motion was made by Bob Zundel and seconded by Todd Paulich and passed with Kerry Jobe also voting in favor.
During consideration of the expenditures, resident Connie Mattei questioned Jobe Inspection Services’ invoices, saying the permit totals did not consistently show a $25 occupancy permit fee and that fees for certificates of occupancy and completion were not listed on the inspection firm’s fee schedule adopted Jan. 5, 2026. Solicitor Falco Muscante advised the board that because the invoice amount submitted was less than the total on the bill sheet it could be approved as presented, and that where the township had been billed for occupancy permits the applicant should be billed instead.
Resident Tom Ridella requested more transparent SALDO receipts and an accounting comparison of what the township is receiving from applicants versus expenses; he also asked that elected auditors coordinate with the township’s CPA during the audit. Eric Hageder and other residents participated in the discussion.
The board also approved several finance and administrative items: increasing the First Commonwealth Bank MasterCard aggregate limit from $10,000 to $20,000 (split among three users), authorizing a $60,000 disbursement to be split equally between Forbes Road and Slickville volunteer fire departments, and advertising for a part‑ or full‑time Assistant Secretary‑Treasurer to help with payroll and administrative coverage. All motions passed unanimously.
The board adjourned at 8:23 p.m.; a public hearing and the next regular meeting are scheduled for Feb. 18, 2026 at the Salem Township Municipal Building.
