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At a glance: Salem supervisors' unanimous votes Oct. 16, 2024
Summary
The board unanimously approved minutes, monthly expenditures totaling $115,460, two resolutions, two donations (including $35,000 to Slickville VFD), a fund transfer for a sewage feasibility study, and authorized a special meeting for hiring and grant applications.
At their Oct. 16, 2024 meeting the Salem Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on a package of routine and agenda items. Key outcomes recorded in the minutes are:
• Approved the minutes of Sept. 18 and Sept. 24, 2024 (motion by Kerry Jobe; second by Ken Trumbetta).
• Approved monthly expenditures totaling $115,460 across General, Payroll, Liquid Fuels and other township funds.
• Approved a $1,000 donation to the Westmoreland County Food Bank.
• Adopted Resolution No. 27‑2024 amending overweight vehicle permit fees under Ordinance No. 01‑2024.
• Adopted Resolution No. 28‑2024 authorizing the first amendment to a multi‑municipality Consent Order and Agreement involving DEP and designating Salem representatives to execute the amendment.
• Authorized advertising a special meeting to hire a road crew position and to approve Statewide LSA grant applications.
• Authorized transfer of $8,515 from Special Projects to the Sewage Revenue account to fund a Morris Knowles feasibility study for Crabtree‑area sewer expansion.
• Approved a $35,000 donation to Slickville Volunteer Fire Department toward a generator (Slickville also received a separate $10,000 grant).
• Conditionally approved an increase in density for Miranda Place from 24 to 31 units, contingent on stormwater, sanitary tap and traffic‑calming requirements.
• Adjourned; next special meeting Oct. 30, 2024 and regular meeting Nov. 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
All recorded votes on motions in the minutes were 3‑0 (Bob Zundel, Kenneth Trumbetta and Kerry Jobe voting in favor).
