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Blair Township approves May finances, multiple variances and land‑development waivers
Summary
At its June 9 meeting in Duncansville, the Blair Township Board of Supervisors approved May financial reports, authorized advertising for replacement of a blinking traffic light, approved a copier lease and granted several land‑development waivers and residential variances; several planning items were tabled for further review.
Blair Township Board of Supervisors Chair Paul Amigh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on June 9 and led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance. The board — Amigh, Supervisors Brad Germaux and Jacob Wible — approved routine minutes and financials for May and handled multiple land‑use items during a meeting at township offices on Cedarcrest Drive.
The board unanimously approved the minutes of the May 12, 2026 meeting. Supervisors voted to approve May disbursements totaling $109,943.59, including payroll of $35,755.80; General Fund disbursements and payroll liabilities of $69,022.57; Liquid Fuels $776.20; Capital Reserve $2,512.56; and Local Services Tax account $1,876.46. The board also approved Treasury balances and a specific service investment account balance reported by Secretary/Treasurer Kami Bilek.
During public comment, resident Ralph Galbraith cited George Orwell and raised concerns about the township’s nuisance ordinances and dissatisfaction with the community park; he also asked that meeting times and dates be posted on the township website after a reported error. Chair Amigh invited public comment consistent with township policy and state right‑to‑know provisions.
Secretary/Treasurer Kami Bilek reported the township received two quotes from Kuharchik to replace a blinking traffic light at Route 36 and Monastery/Catfish Road. Because the quotes exceed 2026 bidding thresholds, the board approved placing a newspaper advertisement so the contracted work can be procured in accordance with bidding rules. Bilek also requested approval to lease a new front‑office copier; the board approved a lease at $1,954.00 per year (the current contract is $1,822.40) to secure a higher copy allowance.
On land‑use matters, engineer Eric Banks (Stiffler McGraw) told the board he received a resubmission from developer Robert Claar. The developer requested a waiver to Ordinance No. 350‑45.B (curbs). Following a Planning Commission recommendation and the engineer’s review, the board approved the waiver and conditionally approved the Claar land‑development plan provided all comments in the Stiffler McGraw review letter are addressed.
The board approved an extension of the municipal review period for the Mattern Woods subdivision and then voted to table that land‑development plan pending further review. Several variance requests were granted: a variance for Tracy Mattern at 824 Fox Chapel Drive to place a 7‑by‑10‑foot shed within 10 feet of the rear property line, and a variance for Chelsea and James Dusel at 731 Cedarcrest Drive to construct an in‑ground swimming pool and concrete surround within eight feet of the side property line. Solicitor Patrick Fanelli reviewed both variance agreements and reported no exceptions.
Joe Crossman submitted revisions related to Pleasantview Estates Phase 6. The board approved a waiver to Ordinance No. 338‑25.F(9) (fencing) for Lot 4 after engineer review determined the pond met waiver criteria; the stormwater management plan for Lot 4 was conditionally approved pending outstanding comments and an outstanding O&M agreement. The board tabled the Lot 3 stormwater plan (727 Pete’s Way East) because the engineering review had not yet been completed.
For informational purposes, Supervisor Wible reported the Pennsylvania update to the Uniform Construction Code (UCC 2021). Banks said plans and specification books for the Brentwood stormwater project are near completion and easement letters will be sent to affected residents. The board discussed model ordinances and early efforts by neighboring municipalities to address data centers and noted Pennsylvania’s micromobility laws are prompting local review of e‑bike and scooter regulation; no ordinances were adopted and the board will continue to monitor these issues.
The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn to executive session; the board adjourned at 6:48 p.m. The township keeps full meeting notes and financial reports on file at the municipal office.
