Blair Township approves July disbursements, account balances and police software contract

Blair Township supervisors approved routine financial items and a police software services contract during their Aug. 12 meeting.

The board voted to approve July disbursements totaling $167,859.43, including payroll of $36,406.41, General Fund disbursements and payroll liabilities of $70,876.20, a Capital Reserve payment of $1,898.34 and a Local Services Tax Account transfer of $58,678.48 for a police cruiser. Supervisor Brad Germaux made the motion and Chairman Paul Amigh seconded; each motion passed with two yes votes.

Secretary/Treasurer Kami Bilek reported the Treasury Balance for July was $2,145,741.92, and the Specific Service Investment Account balance was $248,997.37; both balances were approved. The board also approved FNB credit card charges of $240.30 and a Wex Bank Sunoco fleet card charge of $2,102.60 after Germaux moved and Amigh seconded the motion.

Police Chief Roger Peacock told the board he received a $2,000 annual quote from Aerial Communications to manage electronic equipment in police vehicles and said the company has provided satisfactory service in prior years. The board approved the 2026 Software Management Agreement with Aerial Communications on a Germaux motion and Amigh second.

Peacock also reported that the new police cruiser has been delivered and that body and dash cameras are nearing the end of their lifespan; the current camera service contract expires at the end of the year. He said the department is planning to budget for new service weapons in late 2025 or 2026 but has not finalized whether officers will be offered the option to purchase their service weapons.