NOT YET APPROVED
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
AUGUST 12, 2024 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Janice Cochran and Katie Sottiaux 
   
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
   
3. Minutes from July’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
   
4. Public Participation:  
   

• Janice Cochran from EMA presented the Mitigation Plan for Venango County that we need to join.  We have forms to complete to be able to participate that are due in November. 
  

• The township also has a meeting August 28 at 3pm to discuss any questions we may have. 
  

1. Monthly expenses for July were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
   
2. PVDF- 
   

• Going well, lots of calls 
  

• Gun raffle is this weekend 
  

• Firehall is selling subs 
  

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT: 
   

• Finished tar and chip and got fog seal done 
  

• Starting fill project on Hale for Dirt and Gravel  
  

• The gentlemen interested in buying our old dump truck backed out. 
  

1. HARVEST HOMES: 
   

• 08/07/24 advertisement for bid went out 
  

• 08/14/24 pre bid meeting and second advertisement  
  

• 08/21/24 bid meeting for concrete/bathroom updates/electrical 
  

• Payment for Jeffrey Associates was sent for the pavilion.  
  

• Engineer requires two more lights to be put out there.   
  

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 
   

• Solar Panel Ordinance was passed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve ordinance, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 
  

• Discussion on joining the ORA for ATV Roadways, meaning this would be on a county wide level and the county with charge for registration and provide a plate to open up roadways for participating townships. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to join, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried.  
  

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 
   

• Next township meeting will be September 9, 2024, at 7pm, at the township building. 
  

1. -ADJOURNMENT: 
   

• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.   
  

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer ​

APPROVED
​TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
JULY 8, 2024 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam;  Debra Ehrhart and Katie Sottiaux  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from June’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation:  

• Debra Ehrhart mentioned putting our website on Facebook to let residents know of the site. 

• Debra Ehrhart talked about when it comes time for the Harvest Home Grounds to build a playground option to buy a fence post in honor or memory of someone. 

1. Monthly expenses for June were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
2. PVDF- 

• Going well, lots of calls

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Starting Tar and Chip July 15th. 

• Starting E1 Tuesday the 9th. 

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• Bid packages are being put together for the concrete, electrical, plumbing etc. for the Pavilion and Restrooms. 

• Prebid Meeting will be held at the township building on July 24th at 10:30am. 

• The Bid Opening meeting will be July 31st at 10:30am at the township building. 

• The supervisors reviewed quotes on new lawn mowers and approved the purchase of a John Deere Z530M ZTrak lawn mower is a 60 inch deck.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to purchase the lawn mower, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

• The supervisors are considering a vote on the solar panel ordinance.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to consider voting, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 

• Katie will be on vacation and will not be in the office on Wednesday July 17th 2024. 

• Supv. Travis Crate approved the purchase for security cameras for the building, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• Next township meeting will be August 12, 2024, at 7pm, at the township building. 

• COG meeting will be July 18 at the old Salvation Army Building on Allegheny Blvd Franklin PA 16323.  

1. -ADJOURNMENT: 

• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.   

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
JUNE 10, 2024 ​

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:02pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Charlie Lam, Debra Ehrhart and Katie Sottiaux  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from May’s meeting were read.  Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: None 
5. Monthly expenses for May were reviewed.  Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
6. PVDF- 

• Run Raffle Tickets are on sale for August Gun Raffle 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Prepping for Tar and Chip 

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• A new contract was signed with IAG Consulting for bid packages for Harvest Homes. 

• Request sent in for half the money for grant for DCNR. 

• The Pavilion is being installed 

• The invoice to McKissick Excavating was paid for hauling shale to the Harvest Home grounds in prepping for pavilion installation. 

• Price new tractor our for-Harvest Home Grounds 

• A motion was made by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, second by David O’Neil to sell the two tractors at the Harvest Home grounds. Motion carried. 

• The Kubota tractor was sold for $2100.0 

• The Case tractor was sold for $3310.00 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

• The latest solar panel ordinance was reviewed as it’s continued finalizing stages are underway. 

• The truck did not meet the reserve. Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to keep the truck, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• Next township meeting will be July 8, 2024, at 7pm, at the township building. 

• COG meeting will be June 20, 2024, in Franklin. 

1. -ADJOURNMENT: 

• There being no further business, Supervisor Daivd O’Neil made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm.   

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
MAY 13, 2024 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Jacob Balmer, Gail O’Neil, Debra Ehrhart and Katie Sottiaux  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from April’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: Auditors attended and wanted to see if we could talk to the commissioners about raising the wage the local auditors get paid. 
5. Monthly expenses for April were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
6. PVDF- 

• The new Brush Truck is up and running well. 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• The culvert pipe on Keister Rd has been replaced. 
• The old truck got inspected but needs leaf springs.  

• Township in Clarion County is interested in our zipper. 
• Clean Up Day is Saturday May 18th. 
• Got the pad all cleared and almost ready for Pavilion  

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• The Pavilion is ready to be picked up May 24th. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

• The Joint Seal Coat bids came in for $37,445.40 for Ausel, Flockerzi and first part of Mcpherson. 
• Several Stormwater/Building Permits were issued in May/April for the township. 
• Discussion continued and proposals were reviewed for Pinegrove to use a CPA for the next audit.  No decisions made. The date for decision will be in November. Motion to table this was made by Supv. Rick Ehrhart and second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried.  

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• Next township meeting will be June 10, 2024, at 7pm, at the township building. 
• COG meeting will be May 24, 2024, at the Union Presbyterian Church in Clintonville. 

1. -ADJOURNMENT: 

• There being no further business, Supervisor Daivd O’Neil made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Travis Crate, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:48pm.   

​

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
APRIL 08, 2024 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present: ; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; and Katie Sottiaux.  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from March’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation:  

None 

1. Monthly expenses for March were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
2. PVDF- 

• Gun Raffle tickets are for sale 
• Working on brush truck 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Have been brooming and now waiting on new bristles to come in to continue to broom the roads. 

1. HARVEST HOMES:  
   *A motion to approve the final draft for pavilion and restrooms was made by Supv. Travis Crate, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 

*The supervisors decided not to rent old pavilion until the new construction is completed. There are too many liabilities until all construction is complete. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS: 

• Resolution for Berkheimer was signed by supervisors for Berkheimer to continue being our local tax collection agency. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to sign, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
• The 2023 Audit is complete 
• Oil Bids were awarded Suite Kote receiving the bid for E1 and Midland receiving the bid for E3. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve 2024 oil bids, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
• Supv. Travis Crate made a motion for Pinegrove Township to join several other local townships for the new Solar Panel Ordinance, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
• A motion to put the old plow truck on Municibid starting bid at $25,000.00 was made by Supv. Travis Crate, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• Next township meeting will be May 13, 2024, at 7pm, at the township building. 
• COG meeting will be April 18th at Pinegrove VFD.  
• Clean-up day is May 18th. 

1. -ADJOURNMENT: 

• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor David O’Neil, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:13pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer ​


​TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
MARCH 11, 2024 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; John Erwin and Debra Ehrhart Katie Sottiaux  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from February’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation:  

• Debra Ehrhart wanted to know if the township had any rules/regulations for ATV riders, the township does have an ordinance that can be reviewed by any resident on Wednesdays from 8-4. 
• Debra Ehrhart had questions about the auditors and if all openings were filled. 
• Debra Ehrhart brought up meeting minutes be posted as not yet approved minutes; they need approved and the final draft is uploaded online. Per Township Code. 

1. Monthly expenses for February were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
2. PVFD- 

• Dinner sold out within a half hour. 
• Got a new rescue truck 
• Gun raffle tickets are for sale now  

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• The road crew has been cleaning out ditches, filling potholes and putting ATV signs.  
• The new truck got Pinegrove Twp lettering this week 
• Discussion on what to do with old truck, may keep it for now. 

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• Form were signed for the opening of a new bank account for the DCNR grant, per DCNR regulations. 
• Pavilion agreement signed and materials can be ordered. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

• Bids for Aggregates came in and Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to go with Allegheny Mineral, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
• Discussion of joining forces with several other townships for a solar panel ordinance was discussed, and the supervisors decided to continue looking into it but are interested in joining. 
• ATV sign request form was signed by Supv. David O’Neil for more ATV signs.  

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• Next township meeting will be April 8, 2024, at 7pm, at the township building. 
• COG meeting will be April 18th at Pinegrove VFD.  

1. -ADJOURNMENT: 

• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:17pm.   

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
FEBRUARY 12, 2024 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; John Erwin and Katie Sottiaux  ​
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from January’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: None 
5. Monthly expenses for January were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
6. PVDF- 

• Dinner sold out within a half hour. 
• Next Dinner March 9 @4pm 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• New Truck’s issue was figured out with the plow 
• Discussion on what to do with the old truck 
• Starting ditching again while the weather permits 
• PennDOT would like Pinegrove Township to take over plowing Camp Coffman and Sawtown Roads for them for additional funding. 
• The new plow and spreader for the new truck should be here in March.  

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• A motion to open a new bank account for DCNR funding for Harvest Homes was approved. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to open a bank account, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 
• The new bank account needs $1000.00 to open, Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to move funding to a new account, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 
• The township had a meeting with DCNR on Wednesday February 7, 2024, at 1:00pm. The township received guidelines on moving forward with bidding and ordering material for the pavilion.  
• 2 options of pavilions were discussed and Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve the 32x60 Pavilion Rigidply from Jeffrey Associates for $37,188.00 second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried.  
• Concrete for this project will need to be bid out in the near future. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to move forward with this as soon we get the clear to request bids from DCNR, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried.  
   

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

• The COG Resolution was signed and approved and appointed Charles Lam to represent Pinegrove Township.  
• Half the money for Phase III on Hale Rd was awarded to Pinegrove Township.  
• Auditors set a date for the 2023 audit for March 2, 2024 
• Bid openings are starting in March for aggregates  
• Clean-up day was announced, and it will be May 18, 2024 

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• Next township meeting will be March 11, 2024, at 7pm, at the township building. 
• COG meeting will be February 15th at Sandy Creek VFD.  
• The next Pinegrove VFD dinner will be March 9 at 4:00pm. 

1. -ADJOURNMENT: 

• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:14pm.  

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
JANUARY 2, 2024 ​

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present: Supervisor Travis Crate; Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Katie Sottiaux. 
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from December's meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. None 
5. Monthly expenses for December were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried 
6. PVDF- 

-Dinner on January 13 at 4pm. 

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• No word on exactly when the new truck will be completed 
• Employees have been filling potholes. 

1. HARVEST HOMES- 

-A discussion to move forward with Jeffrey Associates for the pavilion kit was decided. Meeting on January 15th with the company and architect to discuss forward plans. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

-A current CD at the FUN Bank is maturing on the 4th of January and the supervisors decided to go with a rate of 4.91% for 8 months. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to move forward with the new rate, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 
-A letter for Charlie Lam to sign on behalf of the township for the 2024 Dirt & Gravel Project of Hale Road Phase III was signed by the Chairman, Supv. David O’Neil. 

1. CORRESPONDENCE: 

- Next Township Meeting will be held February 12, 2024, at 7:00pm 
-Next COG meeting is January 18th at Cranberry Township.  

1. ADJOURNMENT: 

-There being no further business, Supervisor David O’Neil made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Travis Crate. Motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:26pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
 
 





ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 
BOARD OF PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS 
JANUARY 2, 2024 

Supt. David O’Neil served as Chairman.   Organizational meeting was called to order in the Township Building at 7:00 p.m. with the following present:  Supervisors Rick Ehrhart, David O’Neil, Travis Crate; Charles Lam, John Erwin and Katie Sottiaux 

MOTIONS MADE AS FOLLOWS: 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT DAVID O’NEIL BE NAMED AS CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD OF PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY RICK EHRHART THATTRAVIS CRATE BE NAMED AS ASST. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD OF PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS. SECONDED BY DAIVD O’NEIL. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT CHARLIE LAM BE NAMED AS ROADMASTER OF PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT KATIE SOTTIAUX BE NAMED AS SECRETARY/TREASURER AND OPEN RECORDS OFFICER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY RICK EHRHART THAT TRAVIS CRATE BE NAMED AS ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE. SECONDED BY DAVID ONEIL. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT ATTORNEY BRUCE GETSINGER BE NAMED AS SOLICITOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT “FIRST UNITED NATIONAL BANK” and “PLGIT” BE NAMED AS THE DEPOSITORIES FOR TOWNSHIP FUNDS. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE ROADMASTER AND THE SECRETARY BE THE ISSUING OFFICERS FOR HAULING PERMITS AND DRIVEWAY PERMITS. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT RUSSELL ZACHERL SERVE AS A COMMITTEE-PERSON ON THE VACANCY BOARD. SECONDED BY DAVID ONEIL.  PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE TWO FULL-TIME TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES BE PAID FOR THE FOLLOWING SIX HOLIDAYS:  NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY,  THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS, ALONG WITH ½ DAY VACATION CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEARS EVE. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT UP TO THREE BEREAVEMENT DAYS BE PAID FOR A DEATH IN THE IMMEDIATELY FAMILY OF THE TWO FULL-TIME TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY RICK EHRHART THAT THE TWO FULL-TIME TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING VACATION TIME FOR YEAR 2022.  CHARLES LAM  _ -165 HRS-______   JOHN ERWIN__-165- HRS_    _ 
SECONDED BY TRAVIS CRATE.  IN ADDITION, THEY WILL BE GIVEN 3 PERSONAL DAYS EACH FOR A TOTAL OF 189 HOURS.  PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE TWO FULL-TIME TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES WAGES BE INCREASED AS FOLLOWS FOR THE YEAR 2042, MAKING THEIR WAGES:   
CHARLES LAM        26.00 per hour     currently $25.00 
JOHN ERWIN 25.00 per hour currently $24.00 
On-Call Employee 20.00 per hour currently $20.00 
SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY RICK EHRHART THAT ANY UNUSED VACATION TIME BE ROLLED OVER OR PAID TO THE EMPLOYEE AT THEIR FULL HOURLY RATE. LIMIT ON CARRY OVER HOURS IS SET AT 240 HOURS AND CANNOT EXCEED A TOTAL OF 240 HOURS EACH YEAR INCLUDING ROLL OVER HOURS WITH NEW YEAR HOURS.  SECONDED BY TRAVIS CRATE. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE SECRETARY’S MONTHLY WAGES BE SET AT _____$1400____SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY RICK EHRHART THAT CHARLIE LAM BE APPOINTED AS THE TOWNSHIPS’ REPRESENTATIVE TO THE “OIL REGION COG”. SECONDED BY TRAVIS CRATE. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY RICK EHRHART THAT THE ROADMASTER, SECRETARY/TREASURER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASUEER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN FOR THE TOWNSHIP AND MAKE PURCHASES NECESSARY TO KEEP TOWNSHIP FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BEST CONDITION.  INDIVIDUAL ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED THE PURCHASING AMOUNT OF $1000.00.  SECONDED BY TRAVIS CRATE. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE TREASURER BE INSTRUCTED TO RENEW THE TREASURER’S BOND WITH H.B. BEELS & SON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000. THE AMOUNT MUST MEET WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF AUDITORS. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT ALL REGULAR EMPLOYEES ADHERE TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AS STATED IN THE SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP CODE BOOK. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT, OTHER THAN THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, THE SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH BE NAMED AS THE REGULAR MEETING NIGHT, EXCEPT WHEN AGREEABLE TO THE BOARD OF PINEGROVE SUPERVISORS TO MAKE CHANGES DUE TO CONFLICTING DATES. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE TREASURER BE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE TRANSFERS OF TOWNSHIP FUNDS. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE ACTIVITIES FROM THE PINEGROVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AS RECEIVED MONTHLY. SECONDED BY  RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE RATE OF PAY PER MILE SHALL BE THE CURRENT IRS APPROVED RATE FOR TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS APPOINTED OR ELECTED WHEN ATTENDING SEMINARS OR MEETINGS FOR PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT OIL REGION SEWAGE AUTHORITY BE NAMED AS SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT CHARLIE LAM BE NAMED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE. SECONDED BY EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 
 BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS IS COMPLETED AND WILL NOW, AT 7:38 PM BEGIN THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE FOR SUCH BUSINESS AS MAY COME BEFORE IT. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
DECEMBER 11, 2023 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; and Katie Sottiaux  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from November’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: None 
5. Monthly expenses for November were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
6. PVFD-Elections were last Monday and no changes were made. 

-Dinner sold out within a half hour. 
ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• There was an accident on Township Line Road that ruined the guiderail. We are meeting with the insurance adjuster to see if their insurance will cover the fee to replace it.  
• The new truck is supposed to be here by the end of 2023 without the plow and correct spreader that was ordered.  
• 2024 Dirt & Gravel Grant was approved for Phase III on Hale Road. HARVESTST HOMES: 
• Central Electric came in and fixed the lights 
• Scheduled meeting with engineer for December 27th at 10am at the township office. 

OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

• The Tax Resolution was signed 
• 2024 Budget was finalized and approved. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve the budget second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 
• Discussion of a new water system was conducted resulting in looking into other options because Culligan is no longer using the one tank system starting in 2024.  
• Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to get township employees $50 gift cards for Christmas, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. -CORRESPONDENCE: 
• Next township meeting will be January 2, 2024, at 7pm, starting the Organizational Meeting followed by the regular monthly meeting.  
• The auditor’s meeting will be January 3, 2024. -ADJOURNMENT: 
• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:39pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING  
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present: Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux, and Debra Ehrhart. 
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from October’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. David O’Neil Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: Debra Ehrhart updated the website with current events and also printed handouts to let the public know about our website. 
5. Monthly expenses for October were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
6. PVDF- 

• Next Dinner will be December 9th at 4pm. 
• The firehall has been very busy lately with calls 

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Dirt and Grave on Hale Road is complete for 2023.  
• Applied for Phase III of Hale for 2024. 
• The new plow truck should be ready by the end of this year. 

HARVEST HOMES: 

• Harvest Homes received the check from the Venango County Commissioners for $50,000.00 
• DCNR has been in touch with the steps we need to take to start the bids and move forward with the project in 2024. 
• The pavilion and plans were discussed.  
• The township employees have been racking leaves and emptied the water for the winter.  

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS: 

• The LSA Grant Resolution was approved and signed for the township to apply for a grant to obtain a new front-end loader for the township. Awarding grants will be announced in 2025. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried.  
• The 2024 Budget was reviewed and put in the derrick to be advertised. Will fully be adopted in December’s meeting. 
• Taxes for 2024 were increased. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
• Shirts for township employees were requested, Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve ordering new shirts, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• -Next Township Meeting will be held December 11, 2023, at 7pm at the township building.  
•  COG meeting will be this Thursday, November 16 @ 7PM at Cranberry Township, this is the last COG meeting of 2023. 

9.  ADJOURNMENT: 

• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor David O’Neil, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:04pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
OCTOBER 9, 2023 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present: Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux, Debra Ehrhart and Channing McKissick. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
2. Minutes from September’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. David O’Neil Motion carried. 
3. Public Participation: Channing McKissck had asked when Burns Road will be broomed. Roadmaster responded with when the roads are wet, next rain. 

• Debra Ehrhart had asked about linking Pinegrove’s website on Pinegrove’s VFD Facebook site, putting a link out there letting the residents know of our website. 

1. Monthly expenses for September were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
2. PVDF- 

• Dinners will be starting this Saturday October 14 and will set for the second Saturday of each month 
• Gun Raffle went well Seneca and Pinegrove both came in with $13,000. 

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Dirt and Gravel project on Hale is coming to an end, should finish up by the week of October 16th. Charlie Lam will be on vacation October 20-28.  
  The new truck is now at Stephenson's Equipment. We should have it by the end of this year. 

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• Harvest Homes was awarded the DCNR grant for $100,000 with a match from the Venango County Commissioners for $50,000 for the start of the new pavilion and updating the restrooms.  
• Bids for the pavilion will be starting in the near future.  
• Cranberry Area Little League was out and marked the field.  

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS: 

• Loan for the new truck is in processing through Farmers National Bank in Cranberry. 
• Katie will not be in the office on Wednesday October 25th due do a co-worker being on vacation. 
• Charles Miliara was approved for a building permit. 
• Trick or treating will be held on October 31, 2023 from 6-8pm. 
• Taxes and Budget were discussed for the next year. No decisions were made at this time. The November meeting will be in more detail. 

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• -Next Township Meeting will be held November 13, 2023 at 7pm at the township building.  
•  COG meeting will be this Thursday, October 19 @ 7PM.  ADJOURNMENT: 
• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor David O’Neil, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:07pm.    

 Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present: Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux, Debra Ehrhart and Charles Miliard. 
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from August’s meeting was read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: Charles Miliard wanted a building permit for his property on Old State Rd. 

Debra Ehrhart had wanted to know if we had received the loan for the new truck which is currently in process. 

1. Monthly expenses for August were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
2. PVDF- 

• Gun Raffle was held on August 26th, 2023, at Seneca VFD and went well. 
• 1st Dinner will be the second Saturday in October. ​

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• PennDot changed the signs, we are waiting on the road names signs to come in. 
• Pinegrove Township had broomed some roads for the PennDOT for two days. 
• Road study is complete.  

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• The township is waiting for the signed copy of the M&O Agreement from Cranberry Little League.  

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS: 

• Zacherl’s would like payment for the cab and chassis that is sitting on their floor. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay Zacherl’s, second by Supv. David O’Neil, motion carried. 
• Funding for the new truck will be through Farmers National Bank, they have the best rates, Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to move forward with Farmers, second by Supv. David O’Neil, motion carried. 
• Another safety complaint for residents parking too close to an intersection was brought up. Supv. David O’Neil will reach out to them again. 

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• -Next Township Meeting will be held October 9, 2023, at 7pm at the township building.  
•  COG meeting will be this Thursday, September 21st. 

1. ADJOURNMENT: 

• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor David O’Neil, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:34pm   

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
 

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
AUGUST 14, 2023 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux, Ann Hess, Debra Ehrhart and Jay Ferringer. 
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from July’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: Ann Hess had some concerns about there not being tar and chip in front of her house, options were discussed, and the supervisors discussed adding her portion to the next round of tar and chip. 

Debra Ehrhart had concerns about President VFD helping out with insurance and medical expenses now that Pinegrove VFD is taking on their calls.  

1. Monthly expenses for July were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
2. PVDF- 

• Gun Raffle will be held on August 26th, 2023 at Seneca VFD. 
• Pinegrove VFD was at the 4H Fair two days during the fair for fire coverage 
• Paperwork was signed to send out fund drive letters to President Township residents.  
• President Township VFD is helping with insurance and medical expenses.  

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Truck is done and is at Super City. Waiting for truck to be assembled. Do not have a date as of now it will be ready. 
• Tar and Chip is completed for the year. 
• Prep work has started for Dirt and Gravel, the project will start the week of August 28th.  

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• The meeting held July 17th at the Harvest Home grounds went well with lots of suggestions and ideas.  
• There are two lawn mowers currently at the Harvest Home grounds and they are not sufficient in mowing the lawn, the supervisors and road master have all brought their personal equipment to maintain the grounds and decided to sell these lawn mowers and purchase a more efficient one. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to sell lawn mowers on Municibid, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried.  
• There is public interest is purchasing picnic tables and playground equipment ‘In Memory of’ for the Harvest Homes. Further information will be required from DCNR to be ADA compliant with both the purchase of new picnic tables and playground equipment. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS: 

• Horizon Construction Group quoted the township a price to survey all township roads for $7200.00. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve this price and move forward with the survey. Second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
• Motion to approve sending Pinegrove VFD one check in the beginning of the year instead of on a monthly basis, starting in 2024. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 
• September will start direct deposit for all supervisors, secretary, and tax collectors. 
• There was a call to cancel daylighting on Sporer Rd. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• -Next Township Meeting will be held September 11, 2023 at 7pm at the township building.  
• COG meeting will be this Thursday, August 17th @ 7PM.  It will be hosted by Cornplanter Township at the Loop Pavilion in Oil Creek State Park. 

1. ADJOURNMENT: 

• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:59pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
​

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
JULY 10, 2023 
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux, and Nip Flockerzi.  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from the June meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: Nip Flockerzi wanted to stop out and congratulate the township on the Harvest Homes Grounds and complimented them on how great it is looking already! 
5. Monthly expenses for June were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
6. PVDF- 

• Gun Raffle is in August, tickets still available 
• President Township VFD shut down and all calls will now go to Pinegrove Township VFD 

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Hampton/McPherson Roads will be tar and chipped starting the week of July 17th. Pinegrove Township will start in Rockland the week of July 12th. 
• McKissick Trucking has a pickup truck bed that will fit the townships truck that the current bed is severely rusted on. They are selling it for $1,500.00 if the township is interested. The rockers on the truck are also in need of repair, as well as the fenders. A local business is willing to repair/patch the rockers and fender for $5,000.00. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to move forward with the repairs so the truck can pass inspection, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried.  
• Cranberry Township’s tractor broke down, they are borrowing Pinegrove’s tractor for a period of two weeks while their tractor is being repaired.  

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• Clean-up day/meeting was set for July 17th at 6:00pm. Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to approve this meeting, second by Supv. Travis Crate. Motion carried. 
• Maintenance & Operations Agreement with Cranberry Area Little League was reviewed and Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve the agreement, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 
• A Liability Waiver was drawn up for the time being for the Harvest Home Ground Rentals. This was reviewed and Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried.  

• A donation was given to Harvest Homes by a twp. resident. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

• Direct Deposit was discussed for the Supervisors, Secretary and the Tax Collector. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve this method, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 
• A resident had asked if Pinegrove Township has any provisions with Oil City Library as far as reimbursement for membership. At this time the township has no provisions and is not looking to in the future. Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
• Glenn O. Hawbaker has been paid for Phase III of McPherson Road. The third and final phase of the road is completed.  

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

- Next Township Meeting will be held August 14, 2023. 
-COG Meeting will be Thursday July 20th at 7pm at Venango County Courthouse Annex Building. 

1. ADJOURNMENT: 

-There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.    ​

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
JUNE 12, 2023 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:   Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate; Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Charlie Lam; John Erwin; Katie Sottiaux. 
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from May’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: None 
5. Expenses were reviewed and payment authorized; Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay the bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried.  
6. PVDF- 

                       -President Township Supervisors shut down President Fire Department, Pinegrove VFD will be taking on all their calls, we be compensated for it. 
-Gun raffle tickets are still on sale for August’s gun raffle with Seneca VFD. 

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

-County Aid Project for the third phase of McPherson Rd is completed. 
-E3 loads plan to be completed by June 17th. 
-Plan to shoot E1 June 20th with the Joint Seal Coat 
-PennDOT asked if they could put 4000 ton of gravel on the Harvest Home grounds for summer projects. 
-The new truck is at Supercity getting the bed put on. 
-#8 Limestone is all in for tar and chipping projects 

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• Water seems clear at the facility, talked about removing steel posts from field. Further discussion needs to be with Cranberry Area Little League on the ball field clean up. 
• Cranberry Area Little League will be signing the Maintenance and Operations Agreement with Pinegrove Township in the near future. 
• Rental Agreements were discussed to be completed for now as is for liability reasons. Dumpster prices were reviewed and supervisors agreed to pause getting dumpster for the Harvest Homes until it is fully open for rentals. 
• Supervisor Travis Crate is in charge of setting up a committee for the Harvest Home Grounds 
• A Clean-up Day for Harvest Homes will be set at the next township meeting. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

• ATV Ordinance was signed and passed, allowing ATV’s and side by sides on all township roads. Signs are ordered and will be put up once we received them from DCNR. Supervisor Travis Crate made a motion to acceptance ATV Ordinance, second by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried.  
• Agility Agreement between PennDOT and Pinegrove Township was signed for a five-year agreement. Pinegrove Township will broom the same roads they plow for PennDOT. 
• The secretary will be on vacation Wednesday July 12th.  

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• COG Meeting will be French Creek Township Thursday June 15 @ 7pm. 
• Next Township meeting will be July 10, 2023, at 7:00pm.  

      11. - ADJOURNMENT: 
-There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
 






TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
MAY 8, 2023 
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:   Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux, Debra Ehrhart, Adam Craig and Melvin Coe.  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from April’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: Adam Craig, Venango County Chief of Correction Operations attended and asked if the township was willing to accept some help from the inmates working at the Harvest Home Grounds for their community service; assisting in clean up and removal of debris. Adam also addressed is concerns with the residents speeding on Dutch Rd.   
5. Monthly expenses for April were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
6. PVDF- 

                       -Sub and Pizza Sales starting, the subs will be in for pick up in June 

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

-The new truck cab is in Texas 
-Ditching head is doing well 
-Plan to start grading shortly 

 

1. HARVEST HOMES: 

• Rentals for as is for now until grant comes through to redo pavilion and restrooms, the rental fee agreement upon will be $100.00.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve this rate, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 

• Rental Agreement needs to be drawn up, Supv. Travis Crate, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
• Clean-up will start the week of May 22nd with the Venango County Correction inmates. Supervised by township employees. 
•  The Maintenance and Agreement Operation was drafted between Pinegrove Township and Cranberry Little League. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

• 2018 International Truck has been paid off and we received the title 
• CDs moved into our PLGIT account for higher interest rates. 
• Glenn Hawbaker was awarded the paving bid. 
• Supervisor David O’Neil got the township a new American Flag from R. Lee James office for out front of township building. 
• The ATV Ordinance was drafted for opening up township roadways to ATVs. 
• Black top bids came in under budget-$1.89 sq yard, total price $23,498.37 

1. -CORRESPONDENCE: 

• COG meeting will be held at Sandy Creek Firehall May 18th at 7:00pm. 
• Next Township meeting will be July 10, 2023, at 7:00pm.  

      11. - ADJOURNMENT: 
-There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor David O’Neil, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:02pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 



TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
APRIL 10, 2023 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux, Ken Bryan, Auditors: Gale O’Neil and Jacob Balmer.  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from the March meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: The auditors completed the 2022 audit for the township with no issues, no discrepancies. Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the report, second by Supv. Travis Crate. Motion carried. The auditors also set the working supervisors wage to $15.00 an hour. 

Ken Bryan attending the meeting, he is running for Venango County Commissioner. He discussed his agenda with township supervisors. 

  5.Monthly expenses for March were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
  6.PVDF- 
-The firehall has been very busy the last two weeks with tree debris and brush fires 
-Line dance is set for April 15th at the Pinegrove Firehall  
 -Gun Raffle tickets are for sale 
  7.-ROADMASTERS REPORT: 
-Bids are open for all for E1/E3. Midland came in at the lowest bid, Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept Midland's bid, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried.  

  8.HARVEST HOMES: 

• DCNR Grant was submitted. We will know if we will be awarded the grant in 2024.  
• Clean-up day discussed, will have more details next meeting. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

• Bids are in for paving, Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept Hawbaker's bid for $78.00 a ton, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried.  
• Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adopt an ordinance to open the roadways in Pinegrove Township to ATV’s and side by sides, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
• Supv. David O’Neil spoke with the individuals who live near the intersection on 157 by the post office about having their vehicles parked on the road, this seems to have helped, they no longer park up by the intersection. 
• Approve daylighting on Sporer Road to Cyphert's Tree Services for $5000.00. Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to accept, second by Supv. Travis Crate. Motion carried. 
  
  9.-CORRESPONDENCE: 

- Next Township Meeting will be held May 8, 2023, at 7:00pm. 
- -Chief's Meeting will be held April 19th at 7:00pm Pinegrove Firehall. 
-COG Meeting will be April 20th at 7:00pm at Pinegrove Firehall. 
-Line Dance April 15th at Pinegrove Firehall at 7:00pm, $10.00 per ticket. 
  10.ADJOURNMENT: 
-There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 


TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
MARCH 13, 2023 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present: Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux; Debra Ehrhart and Mike Johnson 
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from February’s meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation:  

• Debra Ehrhart attended the meeting with questions on the township now owning Harvest Homes Grounds and what the township's future plans are for the grounds. 
• Mike Johnson had some concerns with people parking on the road near the intersection on Old Rt 157 by the Post Office.  It is a safety concern for the community and it being a state road PennDOT is looking into putting NO PARKING Signs up.   Also, Supv. David O’Neil was willing to talk to the occupants of the house to see if they could park elsewhere.  
  
  5.Monthly expenses for February were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
  
  6. PVDF 
• Dinners are all done until the fall 
• The Firehall will hold a square dance April 15th at 7pm for $10.00 a ticket. 
  
  7.-ROADMASTERS REPORT: 
• the township applied for a grant from the Venango County Conservation District to daylight Schwab Road.   
• Hale Road Phase II is underway, the township received a grant to complete. 
• The new truck will arrive at Zacherl’s March 24th and should be completed this June. 
  
  8.HARVEST HOMES 
• A Resolution was passed to apply for a grant through DCNR for the Harvest Home Grounds.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pass, second by Supv. David O’Neil, motion carried.  
• Pinegrove Township met with Dave from 3rd Millennium Architects, LLC to start the Master Site Plan for the DCNR Grant process. 
• New checks discussed to be ordered for the new account for Harvest Homes
  
  9.OLD/NEW BUSINESS 
• Bids were opened for aggregates and are as follows: 

2A Limestone 2,500 ton 2B #57 500 ton 1B#8 Limestone 750 ton 
Allegheny Mineral: $24.70 $27.70 $32.70 
Glenn O. Hawbaker:  $33.25 $33.25 $33.25  
After discussion Supv. Travis Crate made a motion for Allegheny Mineral to receive the contract for 2023, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  

• 2022 Audit is underway 
• 2 CD’s were moved to PLGIT account for better interest rates 
• A new flag was discussed for out front of the township building, the old one is in bad shape.  Will contact R. Lee James office for a new one. 

• Discussion on opening roads to ATVs was discussed.   

   10.-CORRESPONDENCE: 

•  Next Township meeting will be April 10, 2023 at 7pm. 
• Black top meeting will be Thursday March 16, 2023 at 7pm at City of Oil City Council office. 

 11.ADJOURNMENT: 

• There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer  
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:02pm with following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; John Erwin; Katie Sottiaux.  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from the January meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: None 
5. Monthly expenses for January were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
6. PVDF- 

-1 Dinner left on 03/11/2023 
-Got 5 new sets of gear 

  7.-ROADMASTERS REPORT: 
-Trucks got inspected 
-550 truck needs leaf springs-will be here this week, then truck can be inspected. 
  8.OLD/NEW BUSINESS 
-Resolution for Joint Seal Coat for 2023 was passed 
-Motion to join the joint advertisement for 2023 was made.  Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to join, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. -Meeting with DCNR February 15th regarding Harvest Homes.   

   9.-CORRESPONDENCE: 
- Next Township Meeting will be held March 13, 2023 at 7pm. 
-COG meeting is March 16, 2023 at the City of Oil City. 

  10.ADJOURNMENT: 
-There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
JANUARY 03, 2023 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 8:03pm following the organizational meeting with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; John Erwin; Katie Sottiaux.  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from the December meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: None 
5. Monthly expenses for December were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
6. PVDF- 

-Ended the year with 244 calls 
      -No changes with election 

  7.-ROADMASTERS REPORT: 
-Met with Stephenson’s on final build for the new truck.   
-Charlie needed a letter signed by supervisors allowing him to sign on behalf of the Township for the conservation district grant applications. 

  8. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 
-Resident on Hale Road requesting “Watch Children” sign.  The secretary will contact the resident to let them know they need to purchase the sign and the township will put it up. 
-Motion to approve Secretary/Treasurer to receive a debit card for office supply, stamps, bathroom/kitchen supplies etc. Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion, second by David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
-Gail O’Neil was appointed Pinegrove Townships third auditor for 2023.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
-Discussion on possibly getting a story together on the Harvest Homes ground to see if the local paper would like to print it around spring time. 
-Motion to approve any elgible CD’s to be transferred to PLGT’s CD accounts was approved.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 
  9.-CORRESPONDENCE: 
- Next Township Meeting will be held February 13, 2023.  
-COG meeting is January 19, 2023.   
  10.ADJOURNMENT: 
-There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:37pm.   

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 
BOARD OF PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS 
JANUARY 3, 2023 

Supt. David O’Neil served as Chairman.   Organizational meeting was called to order in the Township Building at 7:00 p.m. with the following present:  Supervisors Rick Ehrhart, David O’Neil, Travis Crate; Charles Lam, John Erwin and Katie Sottiaux.

MOTIONS MADE AS FOLLOWS: 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT DAVID O’NEIL BE NAMED AS CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD OF PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY RICK EHRHART THAT TRAVIS CRATE BE NAMED AS ASST. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD OF PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS. SECONDED BY DAIVD O’NEIL. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT CHARLIE LAM BE NAMED AS ROADMASTER OF PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT_KATIE SOTTIAUX_BE NAMED AS SECRETARY/TREASURER AND OPEN RECORDS OFFICER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY DAVID O’NEIL THAT TRAVIS CRATE _BE NAMED AS ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT ATTORNEY BRUCE GETSINGER BE NAMED AS SOLICITOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY RICK ERHART THAT “FIRST UNITED NATIONAL BANK” and “PLGIT” BE NAMED AS THE DEPOSITORIES FOR TOWNSHIP FUNDS. SECONDED BY TRAVIS CRATE. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE ROADMASTER AND THE SECRETARY BE THE ISSUING OFFICERS FOR HAULING PERMITS AND DRIVEWAY PERMITS. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT DAVID O’NEIL SERVE AS A COMMITTEE-PERSON ON THE VACANCY BOARD. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE TWO FULL-TIME TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES BE PAID FOR THE FOLLOWING SIX HOLIDAYS:  NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS, ALONG WITH ½ DAY VACATION CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEARS EVE. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT UP TO THREE BEREAVEMENT DAYS BE PAID FOR A DEATH IN THE IMMEDIATELY FAMILY OF THE TWO FULL-TIME TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART.  PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY DAVID O’NEIL THAT THE TWO FULL-TIME TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING VACATION TIME FOR YEAR 2022.  CHARLES LAM  _ -165 HRS-______   JOHN ERWIN__-165- HRS_    _ 
SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART.  IN ADDITION, THEY WILL BE GIVEN 3 PERSONAL DAYS EACH FOR A TOTAL OF 189 HOURS.  PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE TWO FULL-TIME TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES WAGES BE INCREASED AS FOLLOWS FOR THE YEAR 2023, MAKING THEIR WAGES:   
CHARLES LAM      $25.00  per hour     currently $23.00 
JOHN ERWIN         $24.00 per hour currently $22.00 
On-Call Employee   $20.00 per hour currently $14.00 
SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT ANY UNUSED VACATION TIME BE EITHER ROLLED OVER OR PAID TO THE EMPLOYEE AT THEIR FULL HOURLY RATE.  LIMIT ON CARRY OVER HOURS IS SET AT: 240 HOURS AND CANNOT EXCEED A TOTAL OF 240 HOURS EACH YEAR INCLUDING ROLL OVER HOURS WITH NEW YEAR HOURS.  SECONDED BY DAVID O’NEIL. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY DAVID ONEIL THAT THE SECRETARY’S MONTHLY WAGES BE SET AT $1300.00 SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY DAVID O’NEIL THAT CHARLIE LAM BE APPOINTED AS THE TOWNSHIPS’ REPRESENTATIVE TO THE “OIL REGION COG”. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE ROADMASTER, SECRETARY/TREASURER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASUEER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN FOR THE TOWNSHIP AND MAKE PURCHASES NECESSARY TO KEEP TOWNSHIP FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BEST CONDITION.  INDIVIDUAL ORDERS NOT TO EXCEEP THE PURCHASING AMOUNT OF $1,000.00.  SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE TREASURER BE INSTRUCTED TO RENEW THE TREASURER’S BOND WITH H.B. BEELS & SON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000. THE AMOUNT MUST MEET WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF AUDITORS. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT ALL REGULAR EMPLOYEES ADHERE TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AS STATED IN THE SECOND-CLASS TOWNSHIP CODE BOOK. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT, OTHER THAN THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, THE SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH BE NAMED AS THE REGULAR MEETING NIGHT, EXCEPT WHEN AGREEABLE TO THE BOARD OF PINEGROVE SUPERVISORS TO MAKE CHANGES DUE TO CONFLICTING DATES. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE TREASURER BE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE TRANSFERS OF TOWNSHIP FUNDS. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE HAT A MOTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE ACTIVITIES FROM THE PINEGROVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AS RECEIVED MONTHLY. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE RATE OF PAY PER MILE SHALL BE THE CURRENT IRS APPROVED RATE FOR TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS APPOINTED OR ELECTED WHEN ATTENDING SEMINARS OR MEETINGS FOR PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT OIL REGION SEWAGE AUTHORITY BE NAMED AS SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT CHARLIE LAM BE NAMED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

BY TRAVIS CRATE THAT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PINEGROVE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS IS COMPLETED AND WILL NOW, AT 8:03PM BEGIN THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE FOR SUCH BUSINESS AS MAY COME BEFORE IT. SECONDED BY RICK EHRHART. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 


TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
DECEMBER 12, 2022 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux.  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from the November meeting were read.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: None 
5. Monthly expenses for November were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
6. PVDF- 

-Dinner went great, sold out quickly again.  
     -No changes with election 

   7. -ROADMASTERS REPORT:  -Pot holes are being filled 
-Approved buying wing plow/with wing plow extension for $250.00 from Elk Township-Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to approve, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
-The township is purchasing the International Truck should be in April 20, 2023. 

  8.OLD/NEW BUSINESS  -Bank CDs are up for a new term, discussion was to shop around for the best interest rates.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to shop around for CD percentage rates, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
-Christmas gift cards for employees raised from $25.00 to $50.00.  Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to approve, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
-The 2023 Budget was approved.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve 2023 budget, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
  9.-CORRESPONDENCE:  - Next Township Meeting will be held January 3, 2023.  
-COG meeting is January 19, 2023.   

 10. ADJOURNMENT:  -There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 

 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Supervisor Travis Crate, Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux 
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from the October meeting were read.  Travis Crate made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Public Participation: None 
5. Monthly expenses for October were reviewed.  Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to pay all bills, second by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried 
6. PVDF- 

-Dinner went great, sold out. 

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Hale Road is completed 
• New truck was talked about coming from Kenworth instead of Zacherl’s only because they can get the truck sooner than we were told by Zacherl's. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve this purchase, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried.  
• D&G grant was approved and the township was awarded the amount of $186,580.00. 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

-Cranberry Township is selling a 20-ton trailer for $2,700.00. Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to approve this purchase, second by Supv. Travis Crate. Motion carried. 
-Deed for Harvest Homes is being recorded this week. 
-The 2023 Budget was presented and approved for review. Supv. Travis Crate made a motion to approve the budget for public review, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart. Motion carried. 
-The fee for no lien letter requests was requested to increase to $10.00. Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to approve increase, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
-A ditching head was talked about purchasing for the tractor, Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to approve purchase, second by Supv. Travis Crate. Motion carried. 

1. CORRESPONDENCE: 

- Next Township Meeting will be held December 12, 2022.  

1. ADJOURNMENT: 

-There being no further business, Supervisor Travis Crate, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:20pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 


TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
OCTOBER 10, 2022 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:30pm with the following present:  Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor David O’Neil; Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux; Gene Miller, Travis Crate, Scott Cowles; Amanda Thomas.  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from the September meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, second by David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
4. Scott Cowles and Amanda Thomas were present and wanted to know if there was anything ordinance the township had to condemn a neighboring house that is falling down. Unfortunately, there is no ordinance in Pinegrove Township, they were referred to the county for further assistance. 
5. Monthly expenses for September were reviewed.  Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to pay all bills, second by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried 
6. PVDF- 

-Dinner October 8th went well. Next is set up for November 12, 2022.  

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Marsh Road is completed 
• Hale Rd will be completed soon. 
• D&G grant was submitted 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

-Resolution to implement Act 57 of 2022 Property Tax Penalty Waiver Provisions was approved.  Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to approve, second by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
-Resolution 2023-7 was approved for the second half of ARP funds being accepted.  Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to accept, second by Supv. Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
-Travis Crate was selected as new township supervisor.  Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to approve, second by Supv. David O’Neil. Motion carried. 
-Travis Crate was sworn in and took the Oath of Office for the new township supervisor position for Pinegrove Township. 

1. CORRESPONDENCE: 

- Next Township Meeting will be held November 14, 2022.  
-2022 Household Hazardous and Electrotonic Waste Collection Days is being held by Venango County on October 29, 2022 at 134 Hangar Drive Frankli, PA 16323, register online at nobleenviro.com or call 412-567-6566.  

1. ADJOURNMENT: 

-There being no further business, Supervisor Richard Ehrhart, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor David O’Neil, motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.     
Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
 

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present: Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart; Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Charlie Lam. 
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from the August meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, second by David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
4. None 
5. Monthly expenses for August were reviewed.  Supv. Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried 
6. PVDF- 

-Dinners October 8th at 4pm. 

1. -ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Marsh Road is done but still closed 
• Hale Rd for D&G will start Tuesday September 13, 2022 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

-County Aid application for 3rd part of Mcpherson road was approved.  Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to accept the application, second by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
-Harvest Homes agreement is moving forward. Should know more by next meeting. 

1. CORRESPONDENCE: 

- Next Township Meeting will be held October 10, 2022 
-Next COG meeting is September 15 at 7pm. 

1. ADJOURNMENT: 

-There being no further business, Supervisor Richard Ehrhart, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 
 

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
AUGUST 8, 2022 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present: Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart; Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Charlie Lam; Katie Sottiaux; Scott Shreffler in attendance. 
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from the June meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
4. Scott Shreffler attended to see if tar and chip can go further south of his house on 316 Twp Line Rd. 
5. Monthly expenses for June were reviewed.  Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried 
6. PVDF- 

-Gun Raffle will be August 20, 2022 
-New truck is almost paid off 
-Pinegrove VFD will be attended the Venango County 4H Fair Tuesday the 9th and Wednesday the 10th of August for stand by. 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Tar and Chip is done 

• Pinegrove Twp will be in Rockland and Richland Township completing Tar and Chip on Tuesday the 9th and Wednesday the 10th. 
• DSA Scheduled for the 3rd week of August for the Hale Rd project. 
• Discussed taking Johns truck into to get it checked out 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

- Hold off on ATV –roadways; need community input 
- Section 7 Artcle III in the Contract for Harvest Homes needs to be removed in order to move forward.  Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept removing Section 7, Article III out of contract; second by Supv. Clifford Ehrhart. Motion carried. 

1. CORRESPONDENCE: 

- Next Township Meeting will be held September 12, 2022 
-Next COG meeting is August 18, 2022 

1. ADJOURNMENT: 

-There being no further business, Supervisor Richard Ehrhart, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:47pm.    

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer 

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE 
SUPERVISORS MEETING 
July 11, 2022 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00pm with the following present: Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart; Supervisor Rick Ehrhart; Supervisor Daivd O’Neil; Charlie Lam; John Erwin; Jane Whitling; Katie Sottiaux; Firehall Members: Kyle Lam, Austin Lewis, Billy P were in attendance  
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 
3. Minutes from the June meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Dave O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
4. Audit went well, no issues.  Everything looks good.  Surpervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept report, seconded by Supv. David O’Neil.  Motion carried. 
5. Monthly expenses for June were reviewed.  Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried. 
6. PVDF- 

-Gun Raffle in August 
-Two new members were sworn in to the firehall 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT: 

• Crack seal was done last week 
• Cranberry asked to borrow our grader for the 4H fair 
• Chimney pipe is up 
  
  

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS: 

• Waiting for attorneys to work out detail for Harvest Homes 

1. CORRESPONDENCE: 

• Next Township meeting will be on August 8, 2022. 

1. There being no further business, Supervisor David O’Neil made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Richard Ehrhart, motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:26pm.   

Katie M. Sottiaux 
Secretary/Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                  


TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
MARCH 14, 2022

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart; Supervisor David O’Neil; Charlie Lam; John Erwin; Chad Berry; Troy Cyphert, PennDot Rep; Atty. Bruce Getsinger; Rose Clarke and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the February meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by David O’Neil.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Rose Clark, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College was present tonight to offer information concerning the college which provides Associate degrees, certificate programs, short-term classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as customized training for local businesses. 

 

1. Monthly bills for March were presented.  Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Stuffed chicken/ stuffed pork chop dinner was held March 12.  Dinners are completed for the season.
• New sign should be installed soon.
• Equipment is all in good condition.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Overhead garage door quote received as follows:
  • Overhead Door for 1 door                  $5504   Delivery and installation 6-8 months
  • Hoffman Door for 1 door                   $5395
  • M. C. Overhead Door for 2 doors      $6330  Delivery and Installation  8 weeks

The wall will be repaired by Charlie and John.
Supv. David O’Neil made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, to give the job to M.C. Overhead for 2 new doors. Will use original door openers.
 
08.

• Atty. Bruce Getsinger attended the meeting tonight regarding the acquisition of the Harvest Home Grounds by the township.  The deed will need transferred to the Township as a beginning point, but can still be referred to as “Harvest Home Grounds”. 
• Resolution 2022-1 to join the Joint Seal Coat Program was presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by David O’Neil to pass the resolution.  Motion carried. The road to be seal coated is Old St. Rt. 157.  Prior to seal coating it is highly recommended to seal the deep cracks.  Quote will be received in the next couple of days.
• State Liquid Fuel money was received in the amount of $127,40180.
• The Spring Dinner Meeting will be held March 26 at the Sandycreek Township Volunteer Fire Dept, with registration beginning at 5:30 and dinner at 6 pm.  Entrée will be roast beef.  Please let me know if you would like to attend.
• Auditors have completed their audit and it was sent to Dept. of Community and Economic Development for review and approval.
• Venango DGLVR program educational workshop – Friday, April 8 from 9 to 2  - if interested, please let me know by April 1 for reservations.
• Clean up date this year is set for May 14 from 7 to 3 pm.  All items accepted except hazardous materials, electronics, paint, tires and roofing.
• Solar Leasing Webinar is available if you are interested in leasing your land.  Questions and Answers session.  Wed. Mar.23, 12-1:15.  Live on-line via zoom. Must register to receive the link to the webinar.  Let me know if you are interested.
• Greenridge Forest Products obtained a heavy hauling permit for Hale Rd.
• Bids were opened for the second portion of paving for McPherson Road as follows:

750 TON OF SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, BINDER (LEVELING) COURSE, FURNISHED AND INSTALLED ON MCPHERSON ROAD
                   COMPANY                            PRICE PER TON         TOTAL PRICE
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.                                $83.86                                     $62,895.00
IA Construction                                              $77.50                                     $58,125.00
Lindy Paving                                                  $108.00                                   $81,000.00
Protech Asphalt                                              $93.97                                     $70,477.50
Shields Asphalt Paving, Inc.                           $86.69                                     $65,017.50
Sonntag Excavating                                        $83.45                                     $62,587.50

• Supv. Clifford Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Supv. David O’Neil the bid be awarded to IA Construction for a total amount of $58,125.00.  Motion carried.
• Bids were opened for aggregates as follows:

2A Limestone 2,700 ton        2B #57 Limestone 1,000 ton 1B #8 Limestone
Allegheny Mineral      $23.20                                     $24.60                                     $28.20
Glenn O. Hawbaker    $28.42                                     $28.42                                     $27.92
IA Construction          $22.20                                     $24.20                                     $27.20
After much discussion with our PennDot rep, David O’Neil made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart that the contract for aggregates be awarded to IA Construction with the stipulation that upon delivery of material, it will be inspected by our road foreman and supervisors and if it does not meet their satisfaction, the materials will be denied and the contract will be given to the next lowest bidder.

• Discussion on how to proceed with new secretary job hiring.  Interviews will he arranged for next Wed. 
• Road bonding was touched upon and will be revisited next meeting.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• Next Township meeting will be April 10, 2022.  

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor David O’Neil made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
   
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
FEBRUARY 14, 2022

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor David O’Neil, Charlie Lam, Chad Berry, Rick Erwin, Kelly Erwin and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the January meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Rick and Kelly Erwin were present tonight to discuss the Harvest Home Grounds.  After much discussion, the issue was tabled until the township gets legal advice from our township Attorney and will take action at the March meeting.

 

1. Monthly bills for February were presented.  Supv. David O’Neil made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Stuffed chicken/ stuffed pork chop dinner was held February 12. 
• Equipment is all in good condition.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Winter has been a challenge so far.
• The one overhead garage door will need repaired this spring.
• The snow removal situation on Aaron Road was turned over the PA State Police.
• The new mini-excavator has arrived.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Resolution 2022-1 to participate in the joint seal coat with county was presented for approval. Supt. Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to participate, seconded by Supt. Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.
• Resolution 2013-1A to add verbiage to original resolution for tax collector was presented for approval.  Supv. Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to add the wording requested by Susan, seconded by Supt. Rick Ehrhart, motion carried.
• The auditors will begin their audit on February 26.
• State contacted me to conduct a 4 year liquid fuel audit remotely. I will comply.
• Clear Creek is done logging on Old St. Rt. 157.  Bond returned.
•  Northwest Hardwood obtained hauling permit for Sporer and Powell Roads and will begin logging.
• Guth Forest Products obtained hauling permit to haul logs on Aaron Road.
• Approval to purchase floor scrubber along with the VFD.  Township will pay ½ and VFD will pay ½.  Floors will be stripped and waxed when weather permits.  Supv. Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to make the purchase, seconded by Supv. David O’Neil, motion carried.

          Bid for paving 2nd portion of McPherson Road will be advertised in the newspaper on Feb. 25 and March 4 and will be opened at the March
​          14 meeting. 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• Next Township meeting will be March 14, 2022.   
• Larry Keverline subdivision received

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JANUARY 3, 2022

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:40 pm following the reorganization meeting by Supt. Rick Ehrhart, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor David O’Neil, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Chad Berry and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the December meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Chad Berry attended tonight’s meeting as a concerned resident.

 

1. Monthly bills for January were presented.  David O’Neil made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Stuffed chicken/ stuffed pork chop dinner will be held January 8. 
• 216 total calls for the year.
• Equipment is all good.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Injectors on the F550 are repaired.
• The township was approached with the idea of turning the Harvest Home Grounds over to the township, with some stipulations.  The idea will be investigated and discussed further at the February township meeting.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• The heater/air conditioner in the office has been replaced with a new unit.
• A motion was made by Rick Ehrhart to appoint Mary Shilling as township auditor, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried.
• PennDot sent a letter that they will be replacing a culvert pipe on Old State Road sometime within the year.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• Next Township meeting will be February 14, 2022.   

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor David O’Neil made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
DECEMBER 8, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Eugene Miller, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Eugene Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Jane Whitling, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Beata Miller, Darole Pertz and Dave O’Neil.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the November meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Supt. Eugene Miller’s term is up 12/31/21.  Beata Miller and Darole Pertz attended tonight’s meeting to show their appreciation of his 34 years of service.

 

1. Monthly bills for December were presented.  Eugene Miller made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Stuffed chicken/ stuffed pork chop dinner was held December 11.  The next dinner will be January 8.
• Everything is going well.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Mini-excavator that the township will purchase with our ARP money is on display in the garage for anyone to see.  The township will bid out the old machine; there is already a potential buyer.
• Injectors on the F550 are bad.  The township workers will do the repairs themselves.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• The final 2022 budget was presented at tonight’s meeting with the addition of the Dirt and Gravel Road projects included.  Supt. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the budget, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried.
• Acquire Timber LLC obtained a road bond to haul timber on Hale Road.
• Operation and Maintenance Agreement and Performance Bond signed for Dollar General and forwarded to Venango County Regional Planning Commission.
• We have received notification that we are awarded two Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road grants for 2022.  One is for Marsh Hollow Phase III for $143,662.50 and the second one for Hale Road for $144,690.00.
• The heater/air conditioner in the office broke; the main circuit board burned out and cannot be replaced.  A quote was received from Ted Whitney Co. for a Quantum 2.0, 1 ton heat pump R410A 20 Seer, installed for $3,600.  Supv. Miller made a motion to purchase, seconded by Supv. Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried.
• I will be retiring in the spring and will place an ad in the local newspaper for a replacement for my position.
• Mary Shilling who serves as township auditor and whose term will be up at the end of the year, has agreed to serve again and will be reappointed at the reorganizational meeting on Jan. 3.  No one was elected in the November elections.
• Supt. Eugene Millers’ term will expire at the end of the year, and he chose not to run again.  The township recognized his 34 years of service at tonight’s meeting.
• Gift certificates of $25.00 for Christmas will be purchased by Jane and given to the two full time employees and to the secretary/treasurer.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• November COG meeting was cancelled due to Covid and there is none scheduled for December. 
• Next Township meeting will be January 3, 2022 and the auditors will meet January 4 to reorganize.   

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
NOVEMBER 8, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Eugene Miller, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Eugene Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Jane Whitling, Charlie Lam, and Dave O’Neil.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the October meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None.

 

1. Monthly bills for November were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Stuffed chicken/ stuffed pork chop dinner will be held Nov. 13 beginning at 4 pm.
• Everything is going well.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Work on the 2021 Dirt and Gravel Road Project, Phase II of Marsh Hollow is nearly completed.  Waiting on invoices to finish up the paperwork and turn in for reimbursement.

• Liquid Fuel Grant for 2022 for Phase II of McPherson Road has been awarded for $30,000.
• The F550 is running OK but smoking very bad. There may be a problem with an injector.
• New cylinder head has been installed on the 2008 Int.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Charlie brought to meeting tonight the need to think about ordering a new plow truck to replace the 2008 International.  The lead time for delivery of a new truck is 2 years.  After much discussion, Supervisor Miller made a motion, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart that a new 2023 International be purchased from Zacherl Motors for a price of $93,187.54.  Motion carried.
• After discussion, Charlie and John will look into the purchase of a new mini-excavator for stormwater management.  ARP funds can be used to pay for the purchase.    Supv. Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart to make the purchase.  Motion carried.
• The 2022 budget was presented to the supervisors for review and approval.  Supv. Miller made a motion, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart that the 2022 budget be accepted and advertised for public review.
• Clear Lake Lumber Company will be starting to log behind Bob Lindeman’s property and will use his driveway for a log landing.
• Congratulations to David O’Neil who won the election as our new supervisor to be installed in January.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• November COG meeting Nov. 18 at Cranberry.  Supv. Miller will discuss the possibility of bidding early to lock in a lower price for Joint Seal Coating for townships.
• Next Township meeting will be December 13.   

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Eugene Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
OCTOBER 11, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Eugene Miller, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Eugene Miller, Jane Whitling, Charlie Lam, Dave and Gail O’Neil.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the September meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Dave and Gail O’Neil were present tonight to observe. Dave is unopposed on the Nov. ballot for Township Supervisor.

 

1. Monthly bills for October were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• New air primer has been installed on the engine
• Dinners will resume Nov. 13.
• Everything is going well.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Work on the 2021 Dirt and Gravel Road Project, Phase II of Marsh Hollow is nearly completed.  Waiting on endwalls to finish up the job.

• Liquid Fuel Grant for 2022 for Phase II of McPherson Road has been turned in.  Awards will be made the end of October.
• Dirt and Gravel awards will be announced Nov. 3.
• Leaf removal will begin soon.
• Charlie brought to meeting tonight the need to think about ordering a new plow truck to replace the 2008 International.  The lead time for delivery of a new truck is 2 years.  After much discussion, the purchase was tabled until November.
• There was also much discussion on the use of the American Rescue Plan Funds, with the possibility of purchasing new equipment to use for stormwater management and reselling what we now have.  There is such a gray area of what the funds can be used for we are being cautious of how to use the money, but do not want to have to return it.  The original date of Oct 31, 2021 to file report on the use of the funds has been extended to April 30, 2022.  

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Trick-or-Treat night has been set of Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 pm.
• Final approval letter for sewage for the new Dollar General has been received.  Letter is available for review.  The building will be started in the next couple of weeks.
• Revision of the 2021 budget to include the ARP funds was signed.
• Our estimated 2022 Liquid Fuel amount is $125,672.03.
• Salt contract through PennDot for the 2021/22 winter season was awarded to Compass Mineral at a price of $53.18/ton, a savings of $18.20/ton from last year.
• I remind all that I am retiring April 2022, discussion on my replacement.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• October COG meeting Oct. 21
• Next Township meeting will be Nov. 8.
• Certified letter received that Route 157 Archery World, Inc. is being dissolved.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Eugene Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
   
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Eugene Miller, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Eugene Miller and Charlie Lam.  Secretary Jane Whitling was absent so minutes were recorded.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the August meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None.

 

1. Monthly bills for September were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• The gun raffle with Seneca VFD was a success and discussion has begun on doing another one next year.
• Everything is going well.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Work on the 2021 Dirt and Gravel Road Project, Phase II of Marsh Hollow was started today.  Two applications are being completed for next year.  One is to DSA Marsh Hollow and the other is to work on Hales Mills Road from Outpost Lane to the Bridge.
• RFQ were sent out for 1,000 ton of anti-skid for the winter season and the results are as follows:

Cooperstown Sand and Gravel             11.97/ton         $11,970
Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel                             11.49/ton         $11,490
Allegheny Aggregates                                       11.55/ton         $11,550
 IA Construction                                               18.75/ton         $18,750

• After much discussion with water being in the material, the anti-skid order was awarded to Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel. Motion was made by Rick Ehrhart and seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried.
• Charlie also discussed #8 material received from IA Construction, it was junk.  After meeting with them several times and having the supervisors from IA here to inspect the materials, the decision was made to give us the material for half price.

• County Aid Liquid Fuel project to blacktop a portion of McPherson Road has been moved to August 23, 24 and 25.  It has now been completed.

   

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Our audit of the Liquid Fuel Account by Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation for 2020 was completed and verified that the township maintained and followed proper Liquid Fuel Funds procedures.                    
• Winter maintenance from PennDot to maintain the state roads in the township will be $25,119.52.
• County Aid Liquid Fuel Project to resurface 1/3 portion of McPherson Road has been completed, and all paperwork completed.  We will receive $35,000 from the county towards the final bill of $54,314.56.  $35,000 will be paid for out of General Account and $19,314.56 will be paid out of Liquid Fuel Account.
• Joint Seal Coat project through Suit-Kote for Ausel and Flockerzi Roads is completed.  Final bill was $28,289.80.
• I am submitting my retirement notice for April 2022.  We will need to discuss my replacement.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• September COG meeting Sept. 16 at City of Franklin
• Venango Co. Association of Township Officials will hold their annual convention on Sept. 29 at Oakland Fire Hall.  Registration begins at 8:30 am with convention beginning at 9 am.  Lunch will be at 1 pm.
• Next Township meeting will be October 11.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
AUGUST 9, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Rick Ehrhart, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the July meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None.

 

1. Monthly bills for August were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• The fire department recently had a whole building generator installed which makes it totally ready as an emergency shelter designation.
• Gun raffle tickets are available.  The raffle, in conjunction with Seneca VFD will be held August 28 at Seneca.
• The department has been very busy answering calls.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• E1 material and chips is now complete.  The chips received from IA Construction for the tar and chip project were not up to specs.  They were very dirty.  The issue has been discussed between the supplier, Charlie and our PennDot Rep.   We are still waiting on the supplier to get this issue resolved.  If they cannot stand behind their materials, we can reject their upcoming bids for 5 years. 
• Joint seal-coating has been completed on Flockerzi and Ausel Roads with Suit-Coat being the supplier.
• County Aid Liquid Fuel project to blacktop a portion of McPherson Road has been moved to August 23, 24 and 25.  Must be done before school resumes.
• Charlie will attend a Stormwater Management class on Thursday at the Venango Courthouse.
• Terry Rodgers is having his lane named through 911 to Rodgers Lane and asked if the township will supply the sign, which we will.
• “Deaf Child” signs have been installed on County Line Road per request.
• A stop sign was replaced on Sawtown and Old State Roads.
• Hales Mills Road needs worked on.  Much discussion was held tonight concerning the road; tabled until some of the summer work is completed.

  

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• American Rescue Funds was received in the amount of $64,737.91.  The money went into the general account, and the secretary will open a new account and transfer the money to the new account to ease the tracking of it.  Also, the interest the money earns needs to be accounted for.
• Paperwork received for 2022 County Aid Liquid Fuel.  Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to apply for the 2nd portion of blacktop for McPherson Road.  This will be a 3 year project. Seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
• The secretary signed for non-building declaration for Terry Rodgers to sell a portion of his property to Ethel Horner for farming.
• Kelly Erwin obtained an agricultural building permit for a building on their property.
• James Fox obtained a building permit for modular home on his property.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting will be held Thursday, August 19.
• Next township meeting Sept. 13.
• Venango Co. Association of Township Officials will hold their annual convention on Sept. 29 at Oakland Fire Hall.  Registration begins at 8:30 am with convention beginning at 9 am.  Lunch will be at 1 pm.   Let me know if you plan to attend.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JULY 12, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Eugene Miller, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supt. Eugene Miller, Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Jane Whitling. At tonight’s meeting, The Board of Supervisors congratulated Supv. Miller for his recent award “2021 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence”.  Supv. Miller had his awards on display during the meeting.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the June meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None.

 

1. Monthly bills for July were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All equipment is in good condition. The fire department recently replaced their 1990 fire engine with a 2001 fire engine.  The new truck is now in service and the old truck is up for sale.
• Gun raffle tickets are available.  The raffle, in conjunction with Seneca VFD will be held August 28 at Seneca.
• The department has been very busy answering calls.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• E1 material and chips were put down last week.
• E3 prime will be put down tentatively next week. Project is with Rockland and Richland
• Joint Seal Coat for Flockerzi and Ausel is scheduled for July 21.
• County Aid Liquid Fuel project to blacktop a portion of McPherson Road is also tentatively scheduled for July 21.
• A few complaints have been received as the workers continue the above projects, and the public is reminded to contact the township office if they have a problem they would like to discuss.
• New spreaders/chippers have been working really well.
• Supv. Clifford Ehrhart would like to have a portion of Sporer Road widened.  Charlie also agreed but added due to the UGI gas line on one side of the road and the high bank on the other side, it would be very difficult to accomplish.

  

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Omega Lumber has completed cutting and hauling logs on Burns Road.  Bond returned.
• Miller Logging has completed cutting and hauling on Hockman Road.  Bond returned.
• The Township’s portion of the American Rescue Plan Funds is increased to $129,475.82 with 50 percent to be awarded in June 2021 and 50 percent in 2022.  All reports and forms have been filed to obtain the money.  There was some discussion of the use of the money.  The issue will be addressed again at the next meeting.  As of today, July 12, we have not received yet.  Once received, it will be put in our General account under line item 352.53.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting will be held Thursday, July 15 at Venango Co.
• Next township meeting August 9.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JUNE 14, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Rick Ehrhart, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling and Mandy Aaron.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the May meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Mandy Aaron attended tonight’s meeting to request a “Hearing Impaired Child” sign be installed on County Line Road near her house.  She will need to purchase the signs and the township will install.  Also discussed was the intersection of County Line Road and Rt. 157 and the unfavorable conditions for pulling out on Rt. 157 from County Line Road.  The township can do nothing about the situation, she will need to contact PennDot.  She also thanked the township for taking excellent care of County Line Road this past winter.

 

1. Monthly bills for June were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All equipment is in good condition. The fire department replaced their 1990 fire engine with a 2001 fire engine. 
• Gun raffle tickets are available.  The raffle, in conjunction with Seneca VFD will be held August 28 at Seneca.
• The department has been busy answering calls and filling pools for the residents.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Tar and chip will be put down in the next couple of weeks.
• E3 prime will be put down tentatively July 6 and 7. Project is with Rockland and Richland
• Joint Seal Coat for Flockerzi and Ausel is scheduled for middle of July.
• County Aid Liquid Fuel project to blacktop a portion of McPherson Road will be in August.
• New spreaders for chipping were purchased, cameras will be installed to be able to watch chips.
• The backhoe is leaking antifreeze, Charlie noted it is in a very hard place to fix but they will look at it on a rainy day.
• They have been busy raking and filling potholes.

   

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Omega Lumber paid the township $7500 for the timber on the shale pit area.  Omega also asked about cutting the line trees and the township agreed to accept the $700 for the additional cutting.
• The Township is scheduled to receive $122,300 in American Rescue Plan Funding; 50 percent in June 2021 and 50 percent in 2022.  All reports and forms have been filed to obtain the money.  There was some discussion of the use of the money.  The issue will be addressed again at the next meeting.
• Heavy hauling permit issued to Omega Lumber for Burns Road.
• Heavy hauling permit issued to NW Hardwood for Sporer and Powell Roads.
• Hale Road Bridge was inspected June 9.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting will be held Thursday, June 17 at Frenchcreek.
• Next township meeting July 12.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
  
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
MAY 10, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Eugene Miller, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Eugene Miller, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the April meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for May were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All equipment is in good condition.
• Gun raffle tickets are available.  The raffle, in conjunction with Seneca VFD will be held August 28 at Seneca.
• There are several volunteers that are finishing up their classes this spring.
• Brush has been removed from around the building.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• During the recent snow squall, the roads in the township did not need plowed, but Route 62 in President did need plowed. There were accidents on the roads Sunday afternoon due to weather conditions.
• Culvert pipe on Township Line needs replaced, will do this week, weather permitting.
• A John Deere mower was purchased from Fisher and Father to mow around the twp. building; Charlie has been bringing his the past several year.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• The COG Joint Seal Coat venture with other townships was awarded to Suit-Kote.  The township is planning on doing Flockerzi and Ausel roads this year.
• Discussion concerning Glenn O. Hawbaker getting fined and now being able to bid jobs was discussed since we have a contract with them to blacktop a portion of McPherson road.  Charlie will contact Troy, our PennDot rep. to find out if it will affect our contract with them.
• Omega Lumber is logging on Kerr Property behind our shale pit on Burns Road.  A cable was placed across the access road to the shale pit but the township gives Omega Lumber the right to use the shale pit road to haul logs out.  Much discussion was held on who hold the right of way for the Kerr Property.  Since they will be in the area, Omega gave the township a price of $7500 to cut the timber on the shale pit property.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to sell the timber to Omega; motion carried. 
• Heavy hauling permit issue to Miller Logging for Hockman Road.
• The Township is scheduled to receive $122,300 in American Rescue Plan Funding; 50 percent in June 2021 and 50 percent in 2022.  I have a DUNS number that is required to obtain the funds; waiting on further information.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting May 20 at Clintonville Fire Dept. with a guest speaker discussing the American Rescue Plan.
• Next township meeting June 14.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer



 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
APRIL 12, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Eugene Miller, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Eugene Miller, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling, Township Auditors:   Darole Pertz, Jacob Balmer and Mary Shilling.  Also present was Atty. Bob Varsek.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the March meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Darole Pertz, Jacob Balmer and Mary Shilling, township auditors were present at tonight’s meeting to offer the completion of their audit with no discrepancies in either the township books or the tax collector’s books.  They reported both sets of books were impeccable. 

 
Also present at tonight’s meeting was Atty. Bob Varsek with information on the Harvest Home Grounds.  The township has been approached several times about the grounds and the condition of them.  The supervisors are concerned because they would like to have a nice park for the community.  Atty. Varsek reported the grounds were chartered in 1937 as a non-profit with 22 acres initially and 5.84 acres added a couple of years later.   He reported that the township has several choices to regain the Harvest Home grounds; one being eminent domain and the other by approaching the Association.  The supervisors thanked Atty. Varsak for attending tonight’s meeting.  The issue was tabled for the evening.

1. Monthly bills for April were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All equipment is in good condition.
• Stuffed chicken and pork chop dinner was held at the hall this past Saturday, April 10. It will be the last one until fall.
• Gun raffle tickets are available.  The raffle, in conjunction with Seneca VFD will be held August 28 at Seneca.
• The dept. has attended several fires in the last month, and would like to remind the residents to refrain from burning until later in the spring.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The township has received an offer for the roller of $2000 from Raymond Rice.  Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Supt. Clifford Ehrhart to accept his bid.  Motion carried.
• Equipment is all in good running condition.
• Cold patch has risen to $91.00/ton.  The supervisors approved the purchase of a load.
• Bid for oil for dust control was advertised with Rockland Township. Midland was the lowest with $1.61/gal. for 1,000 gal. of E1 and $1.97/gal. for 15,000 gal of E3M. 

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Clean-up day was discussed and will continue to be held every other year because of the expense of hosting it. 
• Dollar General’s request for land development was completed with Resolution 2021-4 signed.
• Aggregate bids were received as follows:

2,000 ton 2A Limestone            1000 ton 2B Limestone       500 ton #8 Limestone
Allegheny Mineral      22.15                                       23.35                                       27.00
IA Construction          21.50                                       24.25                                       23.75
M & M Limestone      30.25                                       32.00                                       35.00
Glenn O. Hawbaker    21.95                                       28.17                                       28.17
 
Supervisor Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart to award bids as follows:
            2A Limestone to IA Construction
            2B Limestone to Allegheny Mineral
            #8 Limestone to IA Construction.
Motion carried.

• Bids were received for 750 ton of Superpave Asphalt Mixture for 1/3 of McPherson Road as follows:

                                                            PRICE PER TON                               TOTAL PRICE
Advanced Contracting                                   $85.40                                     $64,050.00
IA Construction                                              $81.00                                     $60,750.00
Glenn O. Hawbaker                                        $68.75                                     $51,562.50
Lindy Paving                                                  $87.50                                     $65,625.00
Protech Asphalt                                              $84.83                                     $63,622.50
Sonntag Excavating                                        $73.80                                     $55,350.00
 
Supv. Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Supv. Clifford Ehrhart the bid be awarded to Glenn O. Hawbaker at $68.75 for a total of $51,562.50.  Motion carried. The project is being done with the assistance of County Aid Liquid Fuel grant.  Grant received in the amount of $35,000. 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• Supv. Eugene Miller announced he will be receiving a Governor’s Award May 18, 2021 in Harrisburg.
• Agreement between Richland, Rockland and Pinegrove Townships for shared labor, Resolution 2021-3 has been signed by all parties and returned to Pinegrove.
• COG meeting April 15 at the Pinegrove Fire Dept.
• Next township meeting May 10.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
  
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
MARCH 8, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Eugene Miller, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Eugene Miller, Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the February meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for March were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All equipment is in good condition.
• Stuffed chicken and pork chop dinner at the hall this Saturday, March. 13.
• State Grant approved to purchase a generator for the fire dept. building.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Hopefully, winter is nearly over.
• A portion of Old State needs reworked, badly deteriorated.
• RFQ for spring material will be opened at April meeting.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Debit card from the First United National Bank for Charlie to use for purchases where we do not have an account has been received.
• Resolution 2021-3 was presented at tonight’s meeting for joint municipal agreement for work between Richland, Rockland and Pinegrove Township.  Supv. Clifford Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart to pass the resolution.  Motion carried.

• Auditors began their audit Saturday, March 6, and will hopefully complete this Saturday.
• Liquid fuel money received.  $127,591.11
• Working capital for Marsh Hollow Phase II was received from Venango Conservation District DGR for $56,570.00.
• Supv. Miller announced his name has been submitted for the Governor’s Award.  He has served 2 terms. 

 
 CORRESPONDENCE:

• Heavy Hauling permit issued to Northwest Hardwood to haul on Dutch Road.
• Recreational cabin permit issued to Paul West for property on Camp Coffman Road.
• COG meeting March 18.
• Next township meeting April 12.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
FEBRUARY 8, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Supt. Rick Ehrhart, with the following present:  Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the January meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for February were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All equipment is in good condition.
• Fire dept. has been very busy lately.
• New insulation, rewiring and ceiling is ½ done.
• Stuffed chicken and pork chop dinner at the hall this Saturday, Feb. 13.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Snow, snow, snow.  They have had to repair some small issues with the plow trucks but all is good as of today.  New head-lights were purchased to keep in inventory.
• Have had to use a lot of salt, anti-skid and 2b gravel.
• Charlie met with Troy Cyphert, our PA Dot Representative to discuss the venture of bidding with other townships for joint seal coating of roads to get a better price for material.  Charlies will have more information in March.  Resolution 2021-1 will be signed tonight for this purpose.  Pinegrove would like to seal coat Flockerzi and Ausel Roads.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Supt. Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to sign paperwork to obtain a debit card from the First United National Bank for Charlie to use for purchases where we do not have an account.
• Resolution was discussed for joint municipal agreement for work between Richland, Rockland and Pinegrove Township.  Jane will need further information on equipment to complete.  Will be available at the March meeting.
• Mary Sweeney’s request to tar and chip Township Line Road between 437 and 552 because of her daughter-in-laws health condition and her need to walk.  We cannot show favoritism.  Charlie will talk with them.

• Supt. Rick Ehrhart brought up some vacation issues brought to his attention by Supv. Miller who was not present at tonight’s meeting.  Tabled until March’s meeting.
• Auditors will begin their audit Saturday, March 6.

 

1. CORRESPONDENCE:

• Heavy Hauling permit issued to Guth Forest Products to haul on Flockerzi Road.
• Recreational cabin permit issued to Paul West for property on Camp Coffman Road.
• COG meeting February 18.
• Next township meeting March 8

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
   
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JANUARY 4, 2021

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:20 pm following the organizational meeting by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, and John Erwin. Jane Whitling was absent and a recorder was used to record minutes.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the December meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for January were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All equipment is in good condition.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• They have been plowing snow over the holidays.  There were several breakdowns, but they were able to make repairs with some new parts, etc. air valve, transmission plug, hydraulic sensor for backhoe. 
• 2021 Dirt and Gravel Phase II of Marsh Hollow is approved.  A letter needs to be written to ask for ½ the funds allocated for working capital.  Jane will prepare the letter and Gene and Charlie will take to the conservation office at their convenience.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Building permits issued for Tom Prody and Dollar General.  Preliminary sewage reports and blueprints are available for the new Dollar General.  They plan to begin construction the end of January and be up and running by spring.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting January 21 has been moved to Cranberry Township due to an expected large attendance.  

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
DECEMBER 14, 2020

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Jane Whitling. 

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the November meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None.

 

1. Monthly bills for December were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Elections were held with the following results:  Chief, Charlie Lam; Kelton Burkhart, President; Dan Dunkel, V-President; Kylie Culp, Secretary and Jeff Morgan, Director.
• Air packs were distributed and training is completed.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Dirt and Gravel project on Marsh Hollow Road continuation for 2021 has been approved.
• They plow trucks are inspected and ready for winter
• Charlie requested the township to obtain a credit card so they can order supplies that they cannot get locally off the internet.  Supv. Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Supv. Clifford Ehrhart to get a card from the bank where we do business.  Jane will check into getting a card.
• Roller has been up for sale with no buyer yet.

 OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Final reading of the budget for 2021 was made with no changes. Although the budget has a shortfall, Supv. Miller made a motion to accept the final budget and Supv. Rick Ehrhart seconded.  Motion carried. 
• “Children at play” signs have been purchased by private individuals and was installed on Old St. Rt. 157. 
• John Byler done logging at corner of County Line Rd and Burns Rd.  Per Charlie’s inspection of the road, the bond will not be returned until the ditch is cleaned out.  He has 30 days to complete.
• Dirt and Gravel Marsh Hollow Road Project is complete and final payment of $56,709.50 was received.
• Gift certificates for Christmas will be given to Charlie, John and Jane.

   09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• There will be no COG meeting this month.
• Township organizational meeting will be held Monday, January 4 and the auditors will meet January 5.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
November 9, 2020

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.  Also present were guests Kelton and Anna Burkhart.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the October meeting were read.  Eugene Miller made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None.

 

1. Monthly bills for November were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Work on the new wiring and installation is completed for the back room and the truck bays will be next.  This is being done to reduce heating and electricity bills.
• A cleaning company was hired to sanitize the social hall before election since there was a case of Covid reported from the last folks who had rented it.
• Equipment is all in good working condition.
• Kelton and Anna Burkhart, upon their class completion, were installed at tonight’s meeting as members of the Fire Police.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Dirt and Gravel project on Marsh Hollow Road is completed and the final report will be finished on Nov. 18.  The emergency repair to the culvert pipe is complete.
• The county liquid fuel grant for topping McPherson Road has been awarded to the township for a total of $35,000.
• Dirt and Gravel grant money for 2021 for continuation of Marsh Hollow Road project has been submitted.  The awards will be made Nov. 13.
• Charlie and John will get back road repairs following completion of D&G projects.  They have been working on Sharrar Road and will fix hole on Burns Road.
• They plowed snow on the blacktops this past Monday, but could not do dirt roads because they are not frozen.
• The F550 failed inspection.  Needs some work done on it. Looking for parts.

 OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Budget for 2021 is complete and ready for advertising for public review.
• “Children at play” signs have been purchased by private individuals and will be installed on Old St. Rt. 157.  Signs arrived but had to be returned because they were not the correct ones

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting, Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7pm at Cranberry Township.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
OCTOBER 12, 2020

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.  Absent was Supv. Rick Ehrhart

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the September meeting were read.  Eugene Miller made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Atty Bob Varsek was present tonight to ask the township to sign a waiver for a 30 acre property owned by Levi Mast being sold to Greg Snyder with the exception of 1 acre reserved by Mr. Mast also with right of way back to the 1 acre lot.  Request was approved by the board and signed by Supv. Miller.

 

1. Monthly bills for October were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Virtual gun raffle was held Sept. 26 with proceeds to the dept. of $5093.32.  Thanks to all who participated.
• The members have been working on insulating and updating the electrical wiring in the truck bays and offices to reduce the heating bill.
• Relief check in the amount of $7123.55 was received from the state.  It can only be used for training, protective equipment and some insurances.
• A Covid grant application has been submitted to the county.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Dirt and Gravel project on Marsh Hollow Road is 75% completed.  The emergency repair to the culvert pipe will be completed as per Horizon Construction’s recommendations with a 5’ culvert pipe will be completed tomorrow.  They had to purchase a new pole saw to cut overhanging branches.
• The county liquid fuel application has been submitted for topping McPherson Road. The awards will be make Friday, Oct. 16 at the commissioners meeting.
• Dirt and Gravel grant for 2021 needs to be in by this Thursday, Oct. 15.  Marsh Hollow Road continuation of this years project will be applied for.
• Dave O’Neil, seasonal worker, will be done this week. He has been blowing leaves to eliminate clogged ditches and culvert pipes.
• Supt. Clifford Ehrhart noted there is a hole on Burns Road that needs repaired.  Charlie and John will get back to the repairs following completion of D&G projects.  They will also repair Sharrar Road.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• John Byler is logging at the intersection of Burns Road and County Line Rd. and has obtained a heavy hauling permit for Burns Rd.
• Trick or treat will be observed on Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 pm.
• Salt prices per ton for the 2020-2021 winter has been reduced to $71.38, down from $73.97 per ton last year.
• Budget for 2021 will be completed for next months meeting.
• Steckbeck Engineering and Surveying, Inc. has requested a copy of our Holding Tank Ordinance.  As stated in the ordinance, the township is to recommend the size of the tank.  Supv. Miller made a motion, seconded by Supv. Ehrhart that they install a 1500 gal holding tank. 

• New strobe lights on the work trucks will be purchased and installed ASAP.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting, Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7pm at Rouseville Community Center.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Eugene Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
  
                                                                                    
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the August meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None

 

1. Monthly bills for September were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• It has been fairly quite at the Fire Department this month.
• Virtual gun raffle to be held Sept. 26 live on Facebook beginning at 3 pm.
• Two members of the department completed fire school.
• Tammy Schwab has passed her EMR test.
• Four members are now in EMT classes through Clarion University.
• A FEMA Grant is being received to purchase new air packs and new bottles.
• A new repeater, located on German Hill in Tionesta, should be up soon.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• DSA on Burns Road is completed and final report will be finalized this week.
• Dirt and Gravel project on Marsh Hollow Road will be started next week.  The emergency repair to the culvert pipe will be completed as per Horizon Construction’s recommendations with a 5’ culvert pipe.  The entire job will cost approximately $5500 to $6000.
• The old tractor was discussed; if the township should try and repair it and then sell it or sell it ‘as is”.  John Erwin offered $2500 for the tractor “as-is”.  Supv. Clifford Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to sell the tractor to John for $2500.  Motion carried. 
• The steel drum roller will also be advertised at a price of $3000.
• A new drain has been constructed and installed in the shop to keep rain water out.  Bryan Lineman donated all the steel for the job.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Notification received from PennDot, our Liquid Fuel for 2021 is estimated to be  $123,892.10; down $13,500 from 2020.

• Sharrar Road needs zipped and smoothed and will be worked on soon.
• Gary Glass requested a “Slow Down Children at Play” sign.  If he purchases the signs, the township will install.  There needs to be one at each end of the road.
• Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying, Inc. sent a questionnaire, the supervisors reviewed and signed.
• County Aid Liquid Fuel Application is due Sept. 25.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to apply for resurfacing of McPherson Road.  Motion carried.
• 108th Annual Venango Co. Association of Township Officials convention will be held Wed., Sept. 30 at Oakland Township Fire Hall has been cancelled.
• RFQ for 1,000 ton of anti-skid received, reviewed and awarded as follows:

Company                                             Price
                        Cooperstown Sand and Gravel             $11.80/ton
                        Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel                             $11.73/ton
                        Allegheny Aggregate, Inc.                                 $11.94/ton
                        A.C.A. Sand and Gravel, LLC                           $16.90/ton
                        IA Construction Corp.                                        $19.25/ton

• After some discussion concerning the quality of the anti-skid and the dryness of the product, Supv. Miller made a motion, seconded by Supt. Rick Ehrhart,  that the bid had to be awarded to Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel.  Motion Carried.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting, Thursday, Sept. 17 at Franklin City Hall.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
AUGUST 10, 2020

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the July meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None

 

1. Monthly bills for August were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Virtual gun raffle to be held Sept. 26.
• Charlies asked if the fire department is permitted to use the mini-excavator to remove brush in order to install the new sign for the fire dept.  Supv. Miller approved his request with all in favor.
• 2 new COVID grants have been applied for.
• Steinbeck Engineering has questions concerning the new Dollar General store installation site.

Charlie will get back with him.

• Fire school is coming up.
• 4 fire dept. members will be taking the EMT classes through Clarion University.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• DSA on Burns Road is completed; backing needs applied
• Tar and chip; the joint project through COG is completed.  Russell Standard did a good job.  Final brooming tomorrow.
• Tar and chip for dust control is complete. 
• Dirt and Gravel project on Marsh Hollow Road will be started within the next 2 weeks.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Grandview Estates obtained a building permit to replace a mobile home on their lot.  No Stormwater Management necessary due to the new dwelling on same location as old. 
• Building permit issued to Jack and Dorothy Mitchell for new construction on Keister Road.
• Resolution for “Intergovernmental Activities” between Pinegrove, Richland and Rockland Townships.  Samples available.  Resolution will be prepared and passed at next month’s meeting.
• A motion was made by Rick Ehrhart, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to purchase a new Massey Ferguson mowing tractor, motion carried.   Secretary has been authorized to sign all paperwork for FNB Commercial Leasing Letter for the purchase of the tractor.  Purchase was made because our old tractor broke an axel and ripped the gears out.
• Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying, Inc. and Intertek-PSI has both sent inquiries for new business construction on Rt. 157.  Secretary to answer their requests.
• County Aid Liquid Fuel Application is due Sept. 25.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to apply for resurfacing of McPherson Road.  Motion carried.
• 108th Annual Venango Co. Association of Township Officials convention will be held Wed., Sept. 30 at Oakland Township Fire Hall.  Registration will begin at 8:30 with the meeting to begin at 9 am.  Please let me know if you are interested in going.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting, August 20 has been moved to Oil Creek State Park.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
                                                                                    
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
SUPERVISORS MEETING
JULY 13, 2020

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the June meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None

 

1. Monthly bills for July were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• The chicken barbeque plans were cancelled.
• New radios have been received and distributed.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Dust control was spread on township roads in front of houses that set close to the road June 19 and June 22.  An additional load is expected July 23 to complete the local roads.
• Charlie and John will be at Richland and Rockland July 14 and July 15 to help them in exchange for the use of their “Athes” or dirt elevator.
• Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to spread E3M on top of the E1 prime to stability the roads further.  Prices have been received as follows:
  • Suitkote - $2.00 per gallon, but cannot spread until after Sept. 15
  • Midland - $2.07 per gallon
  • Hawbaker – contacted but they do not participate any longer with this work
• The E3M will be spread on Flockerzi, Keister hill, Sporer and Hoy Roads.
• The Dirt and Gravel Project is expected to begin the last week in July.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• No information has been received at the township concerning the rumor about the Dollar General expected to be built across from the Fire Department. 

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting, July 16 has been moved to Two Mile Run Part, Nature Lodge area.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JUNE 8, 2020
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the May meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None

 

1. Monthly bills for June were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• The gun raffle with Seneca Fire Department has been postponed until Sept. 26.
• Pool Water has been delivered to several residents, which helps our income since we missed out on the spring dinners.
• A chicken barbeque is being looked into for June 29.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Dust control was discussed.  Charlie received prices for E1 Prime as follows:
• Midland – 1.39/gal + .10 to spread for a total of $1.49/gal
• SuitKote – 1.54/gal
• Russell Standard 1.54/gal + a spreading fee
• It takes approx. 5000 gal to cover 1 mile of road.   Charlie would like to do E1 prime early this summer and if finances allow, E3 in the fall.  Dust control will be paid for out of General Account and Liquid Fuel Account.
• Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to do dust control using Midland.  Motion carried.  Charlie will set up ASAP.
• Resurfacing of Old 157 and Hampton Roads through Joint Seal Coat COG project – will borrow dirt elevator from Rockland Township to clean berms prior to topping.  An additional driver will be needed to get the job done in a timely manner.
• Marsh Hollow Road needs a new pipe under the road.  The new pipe will need to be 17’ wide with a cost of $80,000-$100,000.  The project will be next years “Dirt and Gravel Project.  In the meantime, road closed signs are placed on the road, but they have been stolen several times.  We will try larger signs possibly from Penn Dot.

 
 
 
 
 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Clean-up day went well with a lot of participation from residents. 

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting, June 18 has been moved from Frenchcreek to Cranberry, at which time a new SEO will be discussed.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
  
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
MAY 11, 2020
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Jane Whitling.  .

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the April meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None

 

1. Monthly bills for May were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• The gun raffle with Seneca Fire Department has been postponed until Sept. 26.
• From the recent Grant money, 13 new radios and 20 new/previously used radios were purchased.
• Pop machine was turned back in due to expenses.
• Hall rentals have been cancelled due to the Co-Vid 19 social distancing. 
• A new sign for the fire hall was purchased and is being built; the wind ruined the old one.
• The Department has been busy with medical calls and one recent auto accident.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The road crew workers returned back to work today, May 11.
•  Notice received from Venango Co. Conservation District that Dirt and Gravel Projects can resume with stipulations.
• The grader is having some issues starting and is being worked on; they will start grading ASAP.
• There was much discussion on the repair of Hoy Road.
• There is a culvert pipe on Marsh Hollow Road that needs repaired.  VCD will send a representative from DEP to give a recommendation on repairing the pipe.  The road will need to be posted as shut-down until repaired.  May be able to pay for the repair out of Liquid Fuel account.
• Russell Standard was awarded the bid made through the COG to seal coat various local roads.  The bid came in at $1.137/sq. yd. due to the drop in oil prices this spring.  The county start date is June 8, but we do not know when they will be in our township.  They will give 5 days notice before starting. 

     

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Clean-up date is scheduled for June 6. Klapec will furnish the dumpsters.
• Yoder Logging is done on Burns Road.  Bond returned.
• Demolition permit signed for Grandview Estates to demolish an older trailer they had for rental.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting May 21 at Clintonville Borough.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Eugene Miller made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   


TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
APRIL 13, 2020
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, and Jane Whitling.  Due to Covid 19, social distancing was practiced.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the March meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None

 

1. Monthly bills for April were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• The monthly dinner for April was cancelled due to the Co-Vid 19 virus.
• Covid 19 packs are at the firehall and in all the trucks if needed.
• Only 1 person goes on a med call and into the home unless it is an extreme emergency.
• The gun raffle with Seneca Fire Department has been postponed until Sept. 26.
• The sub sale is put on hold for now.
• Yearly donations from township residents continue to come in, which are greatly appreciated.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The 2 road crew workers have not been working since March 20.  They are planning on working April 14 and 15 to replace culvert pipes.
• The new garage door has been installed.
• The repairs to eliminate water run off near the tower on Keister Road seem to be a success.
• Two bids have been received for “delivery and placement of Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) on Burns road has been received as follows:

                                                              Tonnage           Price/ton           Total Price

• Advanced Contracting                    635                  $57.00             $36,195.00
• Wolf Creek Holding Co. Inc.           635                  $52.81             $33,534.35

 

• Motion by Rick Ehrhart, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, that the bid be awarded to Wolf Creek Holding Co., Inc.  Motion carried.
• Pipe prices for Dirt and Gravel Project have come in and it seems like Interstate has the best prices. 
• The new grader blades purchased for ditching have arrived.
• Material has been ordered  and is being delivered for “Dirt and Gravel Project” so materials will be here when they can get back to work

  

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• The supervisors presented the following resolution: “A Declaration and Resolution of Pinegrove Township Declaring a Local Emergency”.  Resolution 2020-2
• The supervisors also passed a resolution to “Extend the dates to pay real estate taxes as follows:  Discount extended to June 30; Face extended to Sept. 30; Penalty Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. Resolution 2020-3
• Our township will participate in the 2020 Venango Joint Seal Coat Bid Program to provide Single Bituminous Seal Coat, SRL-L, Polymer Modified to various township roads.  This joint venture will lower the unit price because of the quantity being bid.  Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried.  Charlie will be the delegate and John the alternate.  The opening of the bids was scheduled for April 16 at the monthly COG meeting at Pinegrove Volunteer Fire Department at 7 pm but due to the social distancing proclamation, the meeting will be via phone. 
• Jeremy Oliver obtained a building permit for an accessory building.  Storm water management approved.
• Yoder Brothers Logging obtained a heavy hauling permit for Burns Road. 
• Clean-up date is scheduled for June 6. Klapec will furnish the dumpsters.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• Spring dinner meeting March 21 at Sandycreek Township Fire Department was cancelled.
• Venango Conservation District sends notice that all Dirt and Gravel Projects are on hold until further notice.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
   
 
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TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
MARCH 9, 2020
 
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling and Auditors Mary Shilling and Jacob Balmer.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the February meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Auditors Mary Shilling and Jacob Balmer were present tonight to give the supervisors the audit report.  They, along with Darole Pertz completed the audit and found everything in balance.

 

1. Monthly bills for March were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All equipment is in good condition.
• Dinner was held Sat. March 14 from 4 until 6:30 or until sold out. 
• There will also be a sub sale conducted by the fire department members with all orders to be in by April 15 and delivery on Monday April 27.
• Shirts are also available if you would like to order one. 
• Fund drive letters have been mailed out.
• Anna Burkhart is a new member.
• May 16 is the date for the gun raffle with Pinegrove and Cranberry VFD’s beginning at 5 pm.
• Many of the members are involved in training this spring.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The workers have been working on filling potholes, brooming and putting down cold patch. 
• The new garage door has not been installed yet.
• Bill McKissick called and offer to the township one of his used trucks at a reasonable price.  Charlie has tried to get phone quotes, with only one actually received.  The truck is available tonight for anyone to look at.  Supv. Miller made a motion, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to purchase the truck for a price of $20,000.   Motion carried.
• Keister Road needs repaired where a coal vein by the tower is creating a problem.

 
 
 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Our township will participate in the 2020 Venango Joint Seal Coat Bid Program to provide Single Bituminous Seal Coat, SRL-L, Polymer Modified to various township roads.  This joint venture will lower the unit price because of the quantity being bid.  Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried.  Charlie will be the delegate and John the alternate.  The opening of the bids will be held at the April 16 at the monthly COG meeting at Pinegrove Volunteer Fire Department at 7 pm. 
• Alfac is available if anyone is interested; please see Jane for more information.
• Liquid Fuel received in the amount of $137,473.96.
• Census will be coming out soon.  The township encourages its residents to participate.
• Debi Ehrhart was available tonight to gather information for our webpage.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting March 19 at.  April’s meeting will be at Pinegrove VFD Hall.
• Spring dinner meeting March 21 at Sandycreek Township Fire Department.  Registration opens at 5:30 with dinner at 6 pm.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Eugene Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
FEBRUARY 10,  2020
 
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm following the organizational meeting by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the January meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for February were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All equipment is in good condition.
• Dinner was held Sat. Feb. 8. 
• There will be a house burn on Keister Road Sunday, Feb. 16 with Seneca VFD.
• Have been working on a federal grant, along with Seneca and Rockland to purchase air packs.
• May 16 is the date for the gun raffle with Pinegrove and Cranberry VFD’s beginning at 5 pm.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The roads are in bad condition but there is nothing they can do with the constant change in the weather. 
• A new door will be installed on the side of the building to allow equipment to be taken in and out easier.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Eugene Miller to purchase from Hoffman Overhead Door Co for $2834.00
• Bill McKissick called and offer to the township one of his used trucks at a reasonable price.  Before any action can be taken, 3 phone quotes from other vendors will be needed.  Topic tabled until further information is available.
• DEP says we need to put a gate and a no trespassing sign on the shale pit entrance.  The new driveway is coming along very well and will allow better access into the pit.
• The 2018 International had a safety recall. It has been taken care of.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Our township will participate in the 2020 Venango Joint Seal Coat Bid Program to provide Single Bituminous Seal Coat, SRL-L, Polymer Modified to various township roads.  This joint venture will lower the unit price because of the quantity being bid.  Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried.  Charlie will be the delegate and John the alternate.
• 5 year Winter maintenance contract with Penn Dot is available to sign tonight if you wish to continue with this agreement.  Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to continue this agreement. 
• Salt will be ordered through CoStars for next winter for the same amount as previously ordered.
• Aggregate bids were received as follows:

         2A Limestone 3,500 t    2B Limestone 1,000 t    2B gravel 250 t    1B#8 Limestone 500 t
Allegheny Mineral         $22.25                                     $23.80                           NB                 $27.35
G.O. Hawbaker           $21.95                                       NB                             $21.95             $29.95
Hasbrouck Sand & G      NB                                          NB                             $14.70               NB
Cooperstown S&G         NB                                          NB                             $18.75               NB
IA Construction            $21.25                                    $24.25                         $21.25             $28.25
 
                        Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to award the bids as follows:
2A Limestone to IA Construction, 2B Limestone to Allegheny Mineral, 2B gravel to Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel and 1B #8 Limestone to Allegheny Mineral.  Motion carried.
 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting Feb. 20 at Sandycreek.  April’s meeting will be at Pinegrove VFD Hall.
• Motion by Eugene Miller, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to donate $100 to gun raffle being held by Seneca and Pinegrove VFD’s.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Eugene Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

  
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JANUARY 6, 2020
 
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:30 pm following the organizational meeting by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the December meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for January were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All equipment is in good condition.
• There is scheduled, for this Saturday, January 11, a stuffed chicken and stuffed pork chop dinner beginning at 4 pm to 6 pm or until sold out.
• No ordinance is required for the VFD to begin billing insurance companies for calls they make to car accidents and fires.
• 143 calls for the year.
• May 16 is the date for the gun raffle with Pinegrove and Cranberry VFD’s. 

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Old trailer has been sold and titles transferred for both the old and new trailer. 
• Dirt and Gravel would like us to request ½ of the total project for working capital of $36,198.75 F-105 Burns Road and $56,709.50 for F-106 Marsh Hallow.  Letters available to sign tonight.  Supervisor Eugene Miller and Charlie Lam will take to Conservation District.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Allegheny Wood Products obtained a hauling permit for Sporer Road.

09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting January 16 has been moved to Cranberry Township due to an expected large attendance.  At that meeting, the COG will look into a joint seal coat bid program for all the members of the COG. 

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
DECEMBER 9, 2019

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the November meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for December were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Dinner will be this Saturday, December 14 from 4 to 6 pm.
• All is going well at the fire department.
• Installation of the new ceiling in the truck bay is being delayed until spring.
• Election of officers was held at the December meeting, with the results as follows:
  • Dan Dunkle, President
  • Barry Myers, VicePresident
  • Kylie Moore, Secretary
  • Jane Whitling, Treasurer
  • John Erwin, Chad Berry and Eric Moore, Directors
  • Charlie Lam, Fire Chief
• An ordinance to bill insurance companies to recoup funds for items used at accident sites was discussed.  Can it be resolution instead of an ordinance?  Charlie will call for more information.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Trailer is almost complete.  Old one will be put up for sale with the minimum bid at $1500 and a heavier one will be purchased from Hartland Homes for $3,000.00
• New cutting edges are installed.
• Pot holes were all filled and are now back due to the change in weather/temperature/moisture.
• New bushings have been ordered for mini-excavator
• DSA has been holding up really well.
• Yoder Logging and Lumber obtained a heavy hauling permit for Hoy and Old 157, and when they are done will fix the road.
• Horizon Construction completed the culvert replacement on Township Line Road.  Project is completed.

 

1.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Venango Conservation District sends notice they have granted both projects we applied for through the Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads program.  Marsh Hollow will receive $113,419.00 and Phase II of Burns Road will receive $72,397.50. Contracts will be signed and ½ of the money received early January.
• Motion by Clifford Ehrhart to approve the final budget, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.  The grants were added to the budget.
• January’s meeting will be held the first Monday of the new year on January 6 and the auditors will meet Tuesday, January 7.
• $25 gift certificates will get given to Charlies, John and Jane.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting January 16 at Clintonville.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
   
 
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
NOVEMBER 11, 2019

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the October meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for November were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Dinner was held this past Saturday with a wonderful turn-out. We were sold out in 40 minutes.  Dinners will be held the 2nd of each month, with the next one Dec. 14. 
• All is going well at the fire department.
• Installation of the new ceiling in the truck bay to reduce heat loss will begin soon.
• State grant has been received.  Amount will be announced in January.
• Forestry grant was also received, this is a matching grant.  No formal decision made yet on the project.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• A CDL class was held entitled “Acknowledging Awareness for Alcohol and Drugs”.     Gene, Charlie, John and Chad attended. 
• All equipment is ready for winter.  Anti-skid and salt received.  Very satisfied with anti-skid from Cooperstown.  Seems like the pile is larger than previous years, and could be due to moisture when weighted.  Dirt roads are not frozen yet and cannot be plowed until they are. Cutting blades for new truck arrived and have been installed.
• Working on trailer.  Old one will be put out for sale at starting price of $1500.00
• Charlie and John are back on 8 hours; 6 to 2:30 is their scheduled time.

 

1.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
   • County Aid Liquid Fuel Grant to re-blacktop McPherson Road has been denied because we received grant money last year.
   • Assessment hearing for shale pit property tax appeal is granted.
   • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania owns all waterways, up to the high water mark.
   • Motion to approve the budget was made by Rick Ehrhart.  Seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.  Publication will be made for public to inspect along with meeting dates for 2020.
2. Yoder Logging and Lumber obtained a heavy hauling permit for Hoy and Old 157.  They hope to be done by the end of Nov. weather permitting.  There has been some damage to the road; they will need to repair before their bond is returned.
   • Horizon Construction has completed replacement of culvert on Township Line Road.  A load of 2A will be placed around the location of the pipe.  Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay the bill of $116,600 seconded by Supt. Eugene Miller, motion carried. 

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting Nov. 21 at Cranberry Township.
• Fertigs Community Center sends a request for donations.  $50.00 will be donated to them.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
OCTOBER 14, 2019

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the September meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for October were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Dinners will begin Nov. 9 at 4 pm until sold out with both stuffed chicken and stuffed pork chop dinners available.  Dinners will be held the 2nd of each month.
• The fire dept. has 2 new certified fire fighters:  Dan Dunkle and Kylie Moore. 
• State grant of $7067.85 has been received for the Relief Association.
• The fire dept. received 2 applications for membership, but due to these individuals past actions, membership will not be granted.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Horizon Construction has completed replacement of culvert on Township Line Road.  A load of 2A will be placed around the location of the pipe.
• A CDL class has been announced and is required entitled “Acknowledging Awareness for Alcohol and Drugs”.     The class will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Seneca with both morning classes for drivers and afternoon classes for road foremen, supervisors and/or managers.  Gene, Charlie, John and Chad will attend.
• Inspection of trucks and equipment complete.  The trailer we currently have is not adequate to haul the mini-excavator.  If the one we currently have can be sold, we will look into a larger one.  The steering column on John’s truck needed replaced.  As required, both trucks are ready for winter.  The wing plow has been repaired.  The cutting edges are on their 6th year and are still good so the same cutting edges will be ordered for the wing plow with an approx. price of $2,000. 
• If we get some moisture, Charlie and John will grade the roads in the township that are washboarded and do some experimenting to fill potholes with a mixture to include Portland cement. 

1.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
   • County Aid Liquid Fuel and Dirt Gravel and Low Volume Road applications for 2020 have been submitted.  Awaiting results.
   • Stormwater Management applications and building permits required for the Dirt and Gravel and Low Volume Road grant.  No building permit applications are to be signed unless all the paperwork has been completed.  The secretary will contact the Planning Commission in Franklin seeking advice to get paperwork completed.
   • RFQ for 1,000 ton anti-skid as follows:
     • ACA Sand and Gravel           $17.50/ton       $17,500
     • IA Construction                      $19.60/ton       $19,600
     • Hasbrouck                               $11.80/ton       $11,800
     • Cooperstown                           $11.80/ton       $11,800

Hasbrouck and Cooperstown came in at the same price and Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, made a motion, seconded by Supt. Rick Ehrhart, that the bid be awarded to Cooperstown Sand and Gravel to give them a try. Motion carried.

• Assessment hearing for shale pit property tax appeal is scheduled for Oct. 22 at 9:15 am at the Human Service Complex, 1 Dale Ave., Franklin, PA.  Supv. Miller will attend on behalf of the township.
  • Liquid Fuel estimated amount for 2020 is $134,762.53.  A slight decline from 2019.

• Trick or Treating will be observed Halloween evening, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 pm. 
• Supv. Miller spoke on his recent attendance of the PA COG Conference in State College including the need for cyber protection and chips in dogs.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting Oct. 17, at Rouseville.
• PennDot Venango Co. will hold its annual Winter Services Outreach Meeting at the Main Shed (basement conference room) located at 1460 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin on Monday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 3 pm.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
September 9, 2019

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and John Erwin.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the August meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for September were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• New firefighter gear has been received. 
• Concerning Venus telephone service being out and no long distance calls could be made:  Tim Dunkle from 911 states he was not aware there was a problem because no one contacted him.  He also stated the frequency changes that 911 intends to implement is 5-6 years out. He is going to try for a state grant to get some radios and minitors.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Dirt and Gravel project on Burns Road is done, completion report will be turned in soon for final payment.  All 2020 applications are being worked on.
• Horizon will be starting soon on Township Line Road for replacement of culvert.
• Dave O’Neil, part-time seasonal help, has already worked his budgeted time ($7,000) due to a lot of summer flooding where his help was needed.  An additional $1,000 was made available by the Supervisors to have him blow leaves for the fall as the weather permits.

 

1.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• The experimental dust control, EDP-30 from Midland Asphalt Materials, Inc. did not work as well as expected.  Possibly it was because of the amount of gravel on the road, it was not spread thick enough.  It was sprayed at 3.0 and maybe would have worked better being sprayed at 4.5 to soak the gravel better.  It was dry in one hour and the road did not have to be closed as long as expected.  The product was applied to a DSA road and a 2A road.
• County Aid Liquid Fuel applications will be due on Friday, Sept 27.  The township will submit to blacktop 1/3 of McPherson Road as a 3 year project. 
• Dirt Gravel and Low Volume Road application for 2020 has been received from the Venango Conservation District.  The township will submit for DSA on Burns Road that was reworked this year, along with Marsh Hallow.  Applications are due by October 18, 2019.
• Salt contracts and pricing have been awarded.  Again Morton Salt will supply us with salt for the winter months with a increase of $16.41 per ton.  New price is $73.97/ton.  An average load of salt is 22 ton making an increase of $361.02 per load.
• Supv. Miller’s is requesting funds to attend PA COG Convention in State College Oct. 11 and 12.  Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Supv. Clifford Ehrhart to grant his request.  Motion carried.
• The township will be audited for our workers comp. policy on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 1 pm.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• Venango Co. Association of Twp. Officials will hold their 107th Annual Convention on Wed. Sept. 25 at Oakland Fire Hall.  Please let me know if you are interested in attending.
• COG meeting at Cornplanter Twp. Sept. 19 at Franklin City Hall.
• Paperwork received from DEP for Chapter 15 Water Obstructions and Encroachment General Permit Registration for the new culvert on Township Line Road. 
• PennDot sends notification for our Winter Service Agreement.  We will receive $23,198.73 for the 2019/2020 winter season.
• The township has been invited to participate in the annual Touch a Truck at the Cranberry Mall of Saturday, Sept. 21 from 7 to 9 pm to coincide with the Cranberry Festival.
• Approval letter with exception for McCain Subdivision for sewage from DEP received.
• McCain Subdivision meets the requirements and has been approved by the Venango County Regional Planning Commission.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Eugene Miller made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
    
 
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
AUGUST 12, 2019

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling, Tina Moon and Bill McKissick.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the July meeting were read and approved with additional information on Township Line Road.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Tina Moon attended tonight’s meeting with concern of the condition of Flockerzi Road where she lives.  She states the road is dusty and there are large rocks making it difficult to walk on the road.  She asked why it cannot be tarred and chipped as it has been in the past.  The road is 1 mile with 16 houses on the road, and lots are available to build.  Supv. Clifford Ehrhart said it was just too expensive to do the whole township and we cannot do for one particular road.  Brine water to control dust does not work well and does not last.  Supv. Miller has available several options for dust control and asked Charlie to look into them.  One particular product called Tall Oil Emulsion costs $6340/mile vs. tar and chip at $16,000/mile. 

 
Bill McKissick also attended at tonights meeting to address the Supv. Miller’s reaction to a phone call Bill made to his home. Bill would like to have it on record that Supv. Miller needs to keep his attitude professional, at which point Supv. Miller would like to have it on record that he does not want phone calls at his home. Supv. Clifford Ehrhart asked to keep all supervisors and road workers informed of all issued that need resolved.
 
Bill McKissick also stated he would like to compliment the township on the work being done in the township to keep the roads in good condition.

1. Monthly bills for August were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• New firefighter gear has been ordered and will be here in about 3 weeks.  DCR – would like to swap out the gasoline generator for a diesel powered one.
• Forestry Grant has been approved.  The grant is 50/50 and plans are to upgrade the skid unit on the brush truck.  State Grant will be available in Sept.  Fire police need to purchase some new equipment; additional items to purchase will be open for discussion at next meeting.   Supv. Miller asked if there were any used radios in good condition he could purchase.  None at the fire department, he could check EBay
• The state called an audit for the Relief Association books.  It was conducted on July 17 and went well.  No major findings.  A couple of items that need to be worked on such as an equipment roaster. 
• Tim Dunkle, EMA Coordinator will be guest at next COG meeting on August 15 to discuss recent flood issues.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Dirt and Gravel project on Burns Road is going well and about ¾ done.
• Application for cost overrun needs signed tonight.
• A couple of new materials for dust control will be looked into.

 

1.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Faye Stover, representing Heckathorn Church called to offer flood buckets to any local residents who may need help in cleaning up from the recent heavy rains.
• Venango Co. Association of Twp. Officials will hold their 107th Annual Convention on Wed. Sept. 25 at Oakland Fire Hall.  Reservations need to be made by Wed, Sept. 18. Let Jane know if you would like to attend.
• County Aid Liquid Fuel Grant applications are due on Friday, Sept 27.  After discussion, it was decided we would apply to seal coat McPherson Road as a 3 year project.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, and motion carried to apply for this project.
• Brine agreement with Pennfield Energy will be discontinued, and we are waiting to hear from our legal counsel.
• Dirt Gravel and Low Volume Road application for 2020 has been received from the Venango Conservation District.  It was decided to apply for DSA on Burns Road along with much needed work on Marsh Hallow.  Applications are due by October 18, 2019.  There are several townships that are not doing their projects this year which should allow a bit of extra money for 2020. 
• Connie Smerkar asked when the township will be back to finish the ditch on her road.  Charlie will put it on the list.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting at Cornplanter Twp. August 15.
• DEP sends a denial letter for the McClain Subdivision exemption. 

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Eugene Miller made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JULY 8, 2019

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling and Gerald Flockerzi.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the June meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Gerald Flockerzi attended tonight’s meeting to inquire about his concern of the telephone long distance service being unavailable for a period of time last week.  He feels Venus Telephone should inform the township so they could have someone available at the Fire Hall in the case of emergency to contact 911 or another agency as necessary.  The concern will be looked into.

 

1. Monthly bills for July were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Equipment is going well.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• There were extremely heavy rains over the weekend and caused local flooding in certain areas. They have been busy repairing washouts.  2A, rip-rap or shale will be used, depending on where the washout is.
• Dirt and Gravel Project has been postponed for another week because of the flooding over the weekend. 
• After discussion, Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, that brine be spread on the local dirt roads to help alleviate dust at a rate of $37.50 per hour.  Motion carried.
• Old SR 157 berms need work done on them.
• Township Line Road berms and wash-outs will be repaired in the fall.

 

1.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Bruce Roseberry, 188 Township Line Road, called and said when Dave was mowing, the mower threw a rock into their trailer hall window and broke the window.  354-6437.  He was also asking about dust control.  Bob Schreffler will be contacted to repair the window.
• The zipper will be advertised in the Sept. issue of “PA Township News”. 
• Application for Exemption of Real Estate Taxes for the shale pit property recently purchased was signed and will be mailed back to the courthouse to apply for the exemption.

    
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting will be held here at Pinegrove Township on July 18 beginning at 7 pm.  Water, soda, coffee and cookies will be provided. 
• Thank you note received from Donald and Donna Shelatree thanking the road crew for the good job they do on keeping the roads up.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JUNE 10, 2019

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the May meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None.

 

1. Monthly bills for June were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Equipment is all good.
• Gun raffle with Seneca Volunteer Fire Dept. went well.
• A new member application was received at last meeting.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Tar and Chip on Flockerzi Road has been completed.
• Dirt and Gravel Project on Burns Road is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of July 8, pending weather conditions.
• There are 4 roads left to grade, its been a difficult year because of all the rainy weather.
• Towship Line Road has been worked on but still needs some work on the turn.
• DSA does not work to fill pot holes, it will not stick.
• Brine water can be used for dust control if the salt concentration is at least 15%.

 

1.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Approval received from DEP for McKissick Subdivision for sewage approval.
• Application for David Mast Agricultural Building permit Exception received.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting COG meeting June 20 at Frenchcreek.
• Notice received the Oil Region Joint Sewage Agency will hold a meeting on June 17 at 7 pm at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building.
• Venango Co. Regional Planning and Commission has received and approved the Small Project Stormwater Application for David Mast new barn.

     
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Eugene Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
MAY 13, 2019
  

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Julianna Crate, Channing McKissick and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the April meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Julianna Crate and Channing McKissick were present tonight to have their sewage permit signed by Chairman of the Supervisors, Eugene Miller and Secretary, Jane Whitling.

 

1. Monthly bills for May were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Equipment is all good.
• Gun raffle with Cranberry will be held June 1 at Cranberry’s location because of the space.  Fire department has received many sponsorships from local businesses.  Tickets must be turned in by May 17.
• Fund Drive letters have been mailed and is going well.
• BVR class has been held.  PVFD how has 7 certified folks.  President and Seneca VFD’s attended the training.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Have been working on grading the roads.  The new roller is working out well.
• The blacktopped portion of Flockerzi Road needs seal coated.  Charlie has called for pricing.  Allegheny Mineral will give us a good price on #8 chips for seal coating.
• Penn Field Energy is available to spread brine on various township roads.  At a rate of 1 to 2 loads a day, the brine, coming from Tarklin Road wells, will be free.  The township will not approve until they have a copy of the contract Penn Field Energy has with DEP. 
• Terry Hunsburger is not interested in the zipper, so it along with the old roller will be advertised in the “Township News” magazine.

        
     OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Sunlighting on Keister Road for Dirt and Gravel mini-grant has been completed, paid for and we have been reimbursed from Venango Co. Conservation District.
• Sunlighting on various township roads for Liquid Fuel grant has been completed by Cyphert Tree Trimming, paid for and we have been reimbursed $18,000 from Venango Co.   The balance of $10,500 will be paid for out of the Liquid Fuel Account.
• Venango Co. Regional Planning Commission sends their approval for Small Stormwater Management for Chuck Sutley’s addition.
• Venango Co. Regional Planning Commission sends their approval for Small Stormwater Management for Kyle Boocks’ addition.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting May 16 at Sandycreek Twp.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
APRIL 8, 2019
 
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Darole Pertz, Jacob Balmer and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the March meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Township auditors, Darole Pertz and Jacob Balmer were present tonight to offer their yearly audit report.  It was completed and sent to Department of Community and Economic Development.  The auditors found no issues with either the township books or the tax collectors books. 

 

1. Monthly bills for April were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Equipment is all good.
• Gun raffle with Cranberry will be held June 1 at Cranberry’s location because of the space.  Fire department will be asking for local business sponsors.
• Fund Drive letters have been mailed.
• Second BVR class was held the end of March .
• The Oil City Moose Club made a $1000 donation, Jane will send a thank you note to them.
• Supt. Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Supt. Clifford Ehrhart that the township donate $100 to the gun raffle.  Motion carried.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The Act 13 Bridge Replace and Repair project to replace the large culvert pipe on Township Line Road will not be done until Sept. because of small water-life in the small creek. 
• Daylighting on Keister Road, through Dirt and Gravel and daylighting on various township roads through state Liquid Fuel have been going well and almost completed.  Upon completion, paperwork will be done, completion reports submitted and payment will be received and business will be paid.
• The new saw worked well and the installation of the culvert pipe and repair of driveway on Flockerzi Road has been completed.

        
 

1.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• After discussion, Supv. Miller, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion to purchase a rubber wheeled roller from Elk Township in Warren Co.  Motion carried.  The zipper and hard drum roller we now have will be advertised for sale in the Township News magazine.
• Subdivision approval received for Barbara Glass’s property on Hale Road.
• First payment for the new truck is due 4/28/19 in the amount of $36,205.98. 
• Russ Goodman’s application for agriculture building was signed by Supervisor Miller.  Approved agriculture exemption received.
• Stormwater Management application approved received for David Fisher’s new home on Powell Road.
• Horizon Construction sends a proposal for replacement of culvert on Township Line Road for review and signature.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting April 18 at Venango Co.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
MARCH 11, 2019
 
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Bill Pittser, Tammy Schwab, Trevor Sharrar, Barry Stover, Channing McKissick, Julianna Crate, Troy Cyphert, Shalis Cyphert,  and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the February meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Members of the Pinegrove Volunteer Fire Department who recently completed their Fire Police training were present tonight to be sworn in by Rick Ehrhart, Assist Supt. Chairman.  They were:  John Erwin, Eugene Miller, Tammy Schwab, Trevor Sharrar, and Billy Pittser.  Channing McKissick and Julianna Crate were present tonight to have their application for a building permit signed.  Shalis Cyphert and Barry Stover were present tonight for the opening of bids. 

 

1. Monthly bills for March were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• All is well.
• No dinner in March.
• Gun raffle with Cranberry is progressing.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The township needs to purchase a blacktop cutting saw.  There is a property on Flockerzi Road that needs a culvert pipe installed under the blacktopped driveway to prevent water from eroding and flooding the road.  The road crew will cut the blacktop, install the culvert pipe and refill with cold patch.  They obtained prices from Fastenal and Fisher and Father.  They are both around $2000 but the one from Fisher and Father is in 2 pieces and can more easily be used. 
• Grant to Daylight Keister Road from Dirt and Gravel will be announced this Friday with the amount available.
• Eugene Miller and Charlie Lam will go to from the Venango Co. Conservation District Office to sign paperwork and get ½ of the grant money as working capital for our Dirt and Gravel Road project on Burns Road.

 
        
 

1.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Bids for daylighting of various township roads were received and opened as follows:

Stover Tree Service                 Cyphert Tree Service
                        Item 1.  Tree trimming of Old Rt. 157           $15,000                                   $  7,125
                        Item 2. Tree trimming of Hampton Rd.         $  5,000                                   $  4,750
                        Item 3.  Tree trimming of McPherson Rd.      $  7,000                                   $  7,125
                        Item 4. Tree trimming of Flockerzi Rd.         $  6,000                                   $  4,750
                        Item 5.  Tree trimming of Ausel Rd.              $  4,000                                   $  4,750
                                                                        TOTAL           $32,000*                                 $28,500
*If you add these up, they do not add up to what was presented to the township at the meeting.  They add up to $37,000. 

• Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart to award the bid to Cyphert Tree Service.  Motion carried.
• Bid for replacement of culvert pipe on Township Line Road through Act 13 .  Only 1 bid was received for the project.  It was from Horizon Construction Group, Inc. in the amount of $116,600.  A motion was made by Rick Ehrhart, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to award the bid to Horizon with the possibility of deletion of guiderails to reduce the total cost of the project.  Motion carried.
• Bid for aggregates for 2019 was received as follows:

2,000 ton of 2A limestone                 500 ton of 2B limestone    200 ton of #4 Riprap limestone
                       
Glenn O. Hawbaker    $22.10                                     $22.42                         no bid
Allegheny Mineral      $21.80                                     $23.00                         $23.25
M & M Lime               $29.50                                     $31.10                         $33.50
IA Construction          $22.75                                     $24.75                         $27.25

• Supervisor Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart to award 2,000 ton of 2A Limestone to Allegheny Mineral.  Motion carried.  Supervisor Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart to award 500 ton of 2B Limestone to Glenn O. Hawbaker.  Motion carried.  Supervisor Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart to award 200 ton of #4 RipRap Limestone to Allegheny Mineral.  Motion carried.
• Spring dinner meeting will be held March 23 at Sandycreek VFD with registration at 5:30 and dinner at 6 pm. 
• Auditors have completed their audit for 2018 with no problems and will be present at April’s meeting with their report. 
• Liquid Fuel money was received in the amount of $141,288.50.
• Assessment appeal form for shale pit recently purchased to apply for tax exempt status  has been filled out and will be submitted.
• First payment for the new truck is due 4/28/19 in the amount of $36,205.98.  Status of selling of the zipper?

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting March 21 at City of Oil City.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
                                               
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Greg Cole and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the January meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Greg Cole attended tonight’s meeting to get approval to put an addition onto his preexisting garage.  It is small enough that it does not need a building permit but he wanted approval from the supervisors, and it was granted.

 

1. Monthly bills for February were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Thermal Imaging Camera training was held Feb. 9 with 4 attending.
• Fire Police training will be held Feb. 23 and 24.
• Equipment all in good condition.
• No dinner this month due to training and next month due to hall being rented.
• Discussing joint gun raffle with Cranberry

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Dirt and Gravel Grant ready to be signed.
• The mini-grant money still available is on a first come, first serve basis, and the township will apply for daylighting of Keister Road.

 
         OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• State Liquid Fuel audit has been completed.
• Supervisor Miller met with Washington Township concerning County Line Road and the sharing of the road upkeep and the money received from State Liquid Fuel, with no positive results.  Pinegrove Township will continue to maintain the road, but Washington Township will keep the money, although Washington Township did give us permission to work on their side of the road.
• There may be a township looking to purchase the zipper.
• Charlie noted the air compressor needs replaced and he would like to purchase a concrete blacktop saw later this spring.
• Troy Cyphert, PennDot Representative will be here Wed. Feb. 13 to help the township write up spec sheets for County Aid Liquid Fuel project of daylighting of various township roads.
• Spring dinner meeting will be held March 23 at Sandycreek VFD with registration at 5:30 and dinner at 6 pm.  Let me know by March 5 if you would like to attend.
• Township auditors will conduct an audit of the township books, tax collector’s books and the fire department books on February 16 and March 2 beginning at 9 am. 
• Andrew Byler obtained a heavy hauling permit .8 mile on Keister Road and also one for Greer .6 mile and Aaron .9 mile.
• Allegheny Wood obtained a heavy hauling permit for Hale Road.
• Salt contract needs renewed.  We will request the same as last year, 150 ton.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting February 21 at Cranberry.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Eugene Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
  
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JANUARY 7, 2019
 
 

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:26 pm following the organizational meeting by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the December meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for January were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• The projector and sound system is up and running.  It was initiated at the New Year’s Eve gathering, and worked great.
• All equipment is in good condition.
• A lot of time was put in getting the building and equipment upgraded over the holidays.
• There is scheduled for this Saturday, January 12 a stuffed chicken and stuffed pork chop dinner beginning at 4 pm to 6 pm or until sold out.
• 138 calls for the year.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• All grants applied for this past year for 2019 have been awarded.  County Aid Liquid Fuel to cut brush along blacktop road to allow sunlight to get in; Dirt and Gravel to repair Burns Road; and Act 13 to replace culvert pipe on Township Line Road.
• With the changeable weather we have been receiving, pot holes are developing and there was much discussion on the best way to fill them with some new ideas being implemented.
• There was also much discussion on the northern portion of County Line Road and the sharing of the road with Washington Township, and the need to get all the liquid fuel money if we are maintaining it 100% of the time.  The supervisors will set up a meeting with Washington Twp. Supervisors to discuss. 

 
         OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Blue Ox Timber obtained a hauling permit for McPherson Road.
• Rick Ehrhart’s term of office is up this year.   He will need to complete paperwork for the Primary Election if he wishes to run again.
• State auditor will be here January 16 to do the Liquid Fuel Audit.
• Atty. Bruce Getsinger sends his intention to remain our solicitor under the existing fee arrangement of $140.00 per hour (plus costs and expenses) with no retainer or minimum fee.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting January 17 at Clintonville.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

  
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
DECEMBER 10, 2018
 
  

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the November meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None. 

 

1. Monthly bills for December were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• No dinner on December 8 due to the last day of hunting and the holiday season.  Will resume on January 12.
• The department will purchase a screen, projector and lap top computer to be used in training.  Will be in place by the end of the year.
• The fire department had a presentation for the Awana Club at the EUB Church in Venus.  It was a good time for all involved.
• The new 911 system is not up and running yet.  Still needs worked on.
• Equipment is all in good condition.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Dirt and Gravel Road Grant received in the amount of $85,788 for Burns Road to rework the road from Wilson Lane to the bridge at the bottom of the hill.
• County Aid Liquid Fuel Grant received for daylighting the blacktop roads in the amount of $18,000. 
• Act 13 Grant money has not been awarded yet.
• Price for timbering on the shale pit property was $3845 for 110 trees.  Put on hold for now.
• Flockerzi and Township Line roads need worked on; contingent on the weather.

  

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Final 2019 budget was presented at tonight’s meeting.  Motion by Supv. Clifford Ehrhart, seconded by Supt. Rick Ehrhart Budget to accept as presented.  Motion carried.
• Per Gary Confers request, the township has no record of his driveway ever being a public road.   
• Recycling in the township was discussed.
• Organizational meeting must be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at 7 pm.
• The auditors have been contacted and all agreed to audit again.  They will meet Tuesday, January 8 to organize.
• Gift certificates will be given to Charlie, John and Jane, as in previous years.

 
 09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• No COG meeting in December.
• Copy of a letter from Ven. Co. Planning Commission to Grant Phillips of Tower King concerning the tower on McPherson Road.  Letter states that Tower King must maintain the present financial securing through Lexon Insurance or the Planning Commission will revoke final approval for the project.
• VCRPC also sends approval of Storm Water Management Application for Jerry Schneider and approval of subdivision plans for William Perry/Gregory Cole located on Outpost Lane.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
NOVEMBER 12, 2018

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Travis Crate, Julianna Crate, Channing McKissick and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the October meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Travis and Julianna Crate and Channing McKissick attended tonight’s meeting to ask for a 10 acre sewage exemption for the purpose of building a house.  Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to grant the exemption.  Motion carried. 

 

1. Monthly bills for November were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.      

 

1. PVFD –

• Dinner was held Nov. 10; sold out.  Next dinner December 8.
• The local 4-H club will hold a Hunters Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 25. 
• The fire department recently held a Basic Vehicle Rescue workshop, using their new hurst tools.  It was well attended by other departments.
• Officers are as follows:  Dan Dunkle, President; Barry Meyers, V-President; Kylie Moore, Secretary; Jane Whitling, Treasurer; Charlie Lam, Chief; Chad Berry, Asst. Chief. 
• The department will purchase a screen, projector and lap top computer to be used in training.
• A State grant has been received and will be used to purchase new equipment.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Salt shed has been rebuilt
• New stainless steel hydraulic cylinder was built by Lineman’s and Sons and installed on 2008 plow truck
• New LED lighting in place in office and shop.
• DSA has been placed in pot holes to see if it stays in place any better.
• Dirt and Gravel Grant may also cover sunlighting on Keister Road next year.
• Guide rails have been installed on Hales Mills Bridge by Horizon Construction to make the bridge in compliance with state specs.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• 2019 budget was presented at tonight’s meeting.  Motion by Supv. Clifford Ehrhart, seconded by Supt. Rick Ehrhart Budget to accept as presented.  Motion carried.  Will be advertised for public inspection.
• David Taylor application for addition to house was signed by supervisors.
• Timber harvesting on shale pit property will be looked into.
• Sign Act 13 application to replace culvert pipe on Township Line Road to be signed by supervisors and will submitted for consideration by County Commissioners.
• Liquid Fuel Grant application completed and mailed in.
• Dirt and Gravel Grant application completed and mailed in.
• Workers are back on 8 hour days.

 
 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting Nov. 15 at Cranberry.
• Supv. Eugene Miller attended and spoke at the WWI dedication ceremony in Franklin on Veterans Day Sunday, Nov. 11.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer



 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
OCTOBER 8, 2018

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the September meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None

 

1. Monthly bills for October were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Dinner will be held Saturday, October 13 beginning at 4 pm until sold out with both stuffed chicken breasts and stuffed pork chops being available. 
• Nominations for officers will be held at Nov. meeting.
• NIMS classes will be held beginning in January, possibly on a Thursday starting at 6 pm for all that need them.  More information coming.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Salt shed needs major repairs with replacement of 2x4, 2x8, and sheeting.  Prices for material from 84 Lumber of $1275.78 and $1645.00 from Carter Lumber. 
• The Int. 2008 plow truck needs a new hydraulic cylinder with prices of $750 – 850.  Brian Lineman will construct a new one out of stainless steel for $480.00
• New lighting is needed in the bay areas.  Will replace with LED lights. 
• The plow on the F550 is in bad shape.  It will not be replaced at this time.
• DSA on Keister Road is complete.  Hawbaker did a good job.  Road workers will berm the road later this week.
• All equipment is ready for winter.
• Several grants being worked on and readied for submission.
• New large area map was purchased from the Conservation District showing the entire township.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Bids for 1000 ton of Anti-skid were opened with the results as follows:

Hillside Stone, LLC                  $11.50/ton
Hasbrouck Sand & Gravel        $10.20 /ton
                  IA Construction                        $18.65/ton
A motion was made by Supv. Eugene Miller to award the bid to Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel.  Seconded by Supv. Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

• County Aid Liquid Fuel project was discussed again Supv. Miller made a motion, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to apply for trimming of brush and trees to allow more sunlight to melt ice and snow and help dry the roads.  Motion carried. Grant is being readied for submission.
• Waiting for the return of the signed deed to transfer Alma Ehrhart property on Burns Road to the Township.
• Trick-or-Treat night was set for Wed. Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 pm.
• Omega Lumber obtained a heavy hauling permit for 1 mile on Powell Road.  Job completed and bond returned.
• Blue Ox obtained a heavy hauling permit for 1.5 mile on Keister and Sharrar Roads.
• The township will not be receiving a bill for natural gas lost when the mowing tractor hit the gas line on McPherson Road.  The homeowner said the loss was not significant enough to ask for reimbursement.
• An accident occurred where an individual was running from law enforcement on Rt. 157 and tried to turn up Hockman Road.  They took out the stop sign at the end of the road.  The township will ask damage from the Insurance Company for the sign, post and time to repair it on Saturday.
• Liquid fuel money we receive in the spring is estimated to be $137,595.39.
• Secretary will work on a budget before the Nov. meeting.
• Our web page has been down for the last month.  It will take 60 days to get it reinstated.
• Winter maintenance money from PennDot in the amount of $21,762.08 was received.

 
 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting Oct. 18 at Rouseville Borough.
• Winter Services Outreach meeting Nov. 7 from 5 to 6 pm at Penn Dot’s Main Shed on Pittsburgh Road in Franklin for anyone interested to attend.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer



 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, John Erwin and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the August meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None

 

1. Monthly bills for September were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• Dinners will resume Sept. 22 beginning at 4 pm until sold out with both stuffed chicken breasts and stuffed pork chops being available. 
• The department recently purchased a set of “Hurst tools” for extradition of people from wreckages.  Training will be provided in October for use of the tools.
• The VFD has been busy with medical calls, tree removal and served as stand-by for a structure fire today.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Confirmed date for Glenn O. Hawbaker to install the DSA so the Keister Road Project through “Dirt and Gravel Grants” is set for Sept. 1 or rain date of Sept. 8.  DSA did not get installed as planned due to a delay in the material; therefore the project is on hold.  According to the terms of the contract, the DSA installation deadline is Oct. 15.  The township has concerns with the DSA having time to dry out and settle before the winter weather approaches.   
• Road workers added 2 feet in length to the culvert pipe on Korb Road for water run-off.  Seems to be working well even with the almost 4 inches of rain we received this past weekend.
• Also new cross pipe at end of Powell Road up from 157 worked well during the heavy rain fall.
• Experimental spray of Bentonite on Sporer Road for dust control did not work as hoped for.  One reason being it was difficult to keep it mixed without settling.  May try again next summer with some changes in place.
• The pre-site visit for Dirt and Gravel Grant on Burns Road has been completed.  The project will consist of installation of cross pipes and some shale added to build up the road, with plans to use millings or shale pit material.
• Mowing has been completed for the summer.
• Sporer Road still needs graded once the road dries out.
• Waiting on word for installation of new drainage piping on Township Line Road.

 
 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• County Aid Liquid Fuel project was discussed again since the original plan to join with  President Township as a joint project to seal coat McPherson Road will not happen.  President already did their half of the road.  Supv. Miller made a motion, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to apply for trimming of brush and trees to allow more sunlight to melt ice and snow and help dry the roads.  Motion carried.
• Waiting for the return of the signed deed to transfer Alma Ehrhart property on Burns Road to the Township.
• Fall convention will be held Wed, Sept. 26 at Oakland Fire Hall with registration beginning at 8:30. Please let me know if you plan on attending.
• Our new township constable contacted Supv. Miller requesting information on equipment to do his job.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting September 20 at Franklin City Hall.
• New flag was received from R. Lee James’ office and installed.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
AUGUST 13, 2018

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Gerald Flockerzi and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the July meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Gerald Flockerzi was present tonight to inquire about speeding vehicles on Old St. Rt. 157 and the need for a “people walking” sign.  The problem is there is no one to enforce it and people are not going to slow down just because of a sign.  The supervisors will not waste taxpayers money to purchase.

 

1. Monthly bills for August were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• The fire department has a new treasurer.
• A “Stop the Bleed” training was held Thursday, July 12 from 6:00 to 7:30 at the fire hall with good attendance.
• Dinners will resume Sept. 22 beginning at 4 pm until sold out with both stuffed chicken breasts and stuffed pork chops being available. 
• The department recently purchased a set of “Hurst tools” for extradition of people from wreckages.  A training will be provided in the future.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Confirmed date for Glenn O. Hawbaker to install the DSA so the Keister Road Project through “Dirt and Gravel Grants” is set for Sept. 1 or rain date of Sept. 8.  We will need to do the project on a Saturday since school will be started by then and we cannot close the road to buses.
• Road workers added 2 feet in length to the culvert pipe on Korb Road for water run off.  Seems to be working well.
• Experimental spray of Bentonite on Sporer Road for dust control.  
• Workers checked road signs last week and found several missing.  The road name signs, bridge signs and stop signs will be replaced, but not the Pinegrove Twp. signs.
• Vehicle inspections are complete with the F550 needing brake pads and a seal.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• The 1999 International dump truck cannot be used by the township for a spray truck unless it is inspected, insured and licensed.  Supv. Miller made a motion, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart to sell to Charlie Lam for $301.00.  Motion carried.
• County Aid Liquid Fuel project was discussed and it was decided to discuss with President Township a joint project to seal coat McPherson Road.  Charlie spoke with Troy Cyphert and he approved the project.
• Road Salt contract renewed with Morton Salt for $57.56/ton; increase of $.57/ton
• Allegheny Wood Products obtained a heavy hauling permit for 6/10 mile on McPherson Road.
• A check for $10,000 was sent to Alma Ehrhart for the property on Burns Road with an agreement for her to sign and return.  After speaking with Mrs. Ehrhart, she will hold the check until she signs the papers.  She assured me she would not break her verbal agreement and sell to some one else at this time.
• Gutchess Lumber has completed their work on McPherson Road and pulled their bond.
• Jane Whitling and Eugene Miller’s names will be supplied to the PA Office of the Budget for Vendor Data Validation Process.
• Demolition permits are to be obtained from Construction Code Inspectior, Franklin, PA.
• Fall convention will be held Wed, Sept. 26 at Oakland Fire Hall with registration beginning at 8:30.
• Pennfield Energy has completed their work of hauling stone over West Sharrar Road.  Their bond was returned.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting August 17 at Cornplanted.
• Thank you note from Dan and Mary Whitmire for the upkeep of their road, Greer Road, following the storm on July 2.
• Subdivision approval received for Robert Dominick
• Bridge Inspection report received from County.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JULY 9, 2018

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the June meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None.

 

1. Monthly bills for July were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –

• The very front parking area has been paved by the county through CDBG funds for easier access for disabled folks to be able to vote.
• The pond built behind the township building for use of by the fire department is full.
• The township will donate a load of gravel to spread on the gravel portion of the parking lot.
• A “Stop the Bleed” training is scheduled for Thursday, July 12 from 6:00 to 7:30 at the fire hall.  Contact Charlie if interested in going.
• No auctions are scheduled.  Dinners will resume in Sept. with both stuffed chicken breasts and stuffed pork chops being available.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• There are only two roads left to grade, Sporer and Marsh Hollow.  They will then start ditching.
• Window in mowing tractor will need replaced.
• Asphalt Zipper is for sale. 
• Backhoe is in need of repair.  Charlie and John have been working on it but can’t find the problem, will probably have to call a repairman.
• The underdrain installed on Schwab Road worked well during the recent rain storms.
• Waiting on Glenn O. Hawbaker to make the DSA so the Keister Road Project through “Dirt and Gravel Grants” can be completed.
• We will apply for Act 13 Grant money to replace the Township Line culvert pipes.
• Jim Sunderlin contacted the township asking who owned the alley way behind Venus and was told the property went back to the land owner

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• The 1999 International dump truck is being sold “as is” with 1 bid received.  Before the bid will be awarded, the township workers are investigating the use of the truck to mount the spray tank on for dust control.
• A gas meter was damaged on McPherson Road by the mowing machine.  The township will pay the homeowner for the loss gas.
• The tractor rim, which cracked, has been welded and is holding for now.  New front tires were ordered and the back tires are getting worn.  There was discussion on changing both rims to allow for a more economical tire to be mounted.  Tabled until after mowing season.
• Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to continue the process to purchase the shale pit.
• Heavy hauling permit issued to Allegheny Wood Products for Old 157 and Hoy Road.
• Allegheny Wood Products done on McPherson Road and would like to pull their bond.  It will be returned.
• A $25 fund drive check will be sent to VFD.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting July 19 here at Pinegrove Twp Building.  Jane to get refreshments.
• A thank you note was received from Don and Donna Shelatree for the upkeep of their road.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JUNE 11, 2018

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the May meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None.

 

1. Monthly bills for June were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD –The front parking lot scheduled to be paved by the county through CDBG funds for easier access for disabled folks is scheduled to be completed within the next 2 weeks.  Fund drive letter have been mailed.

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The tractor tire has a broken rim.  Charlie will call around for a used or new rim. 
• Gene thanked Charlie for getting Keister Road graded.
• Charlie reported the asphalt zipper job for Greg Miller of Irwin township is complete.  After discussion, no bill will be sent.
• Charlie has a schedule for grading of roads with the worst being done first.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• PSATS has gotten involved in the issue of Townships not being allowed to spread brine water to control dust.  As of today, the issue is unresolved. Charlie discussed application of anti-skid to alleviate dust in some circumstances.
• Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to award the DSA material for the Keister Road project to Glenn O. Hawbaker.
• The township is still interested in the purchase of a shale pit for our own use.

• PennDot has offered millings to the township through the Agility Program.  Information filed for later use if needed.
• Heavy hauling permits issued to Pennfield Energy to haul stone on West Sharrar Road.
• Letter received from DEP concerning the Municipal Mine Site, that we do not need a permit from their office for the proposed operation, but we do need to follow their rules and have a erosion and sedimentation control plan available at the site.  The plan should be reviewed by the local county conservation district.  Also, upon completion of the project, all disturbed areas within the project area must be permanently stabilized.
• Heavy Hauling permit to Allegheny Wood Products for one mile on Old 157 and Hoy Road.
• Ken Pohl Jr. sends a municipal checklist for a building permit.  Will be signed and sent onto CCI.
• The Pinegrove VFD is conducting their fund drive.  Motion by Gene Miler, seconded by Rick Ehrhart that the township donate $25.00.
• Open building permits report available for review.
• The 1999 International Dump Truck will be put up for sale “as is” to the highest bidder and will be sold at July 9 meeting.
• The pond behind the township building is complete and operational and available for all fire department to use.
• Asphalt zipper pictures will be sent with anticipation of being sold.

                      
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting June 21 at Frenchcreek.
• Venango Co. Regional Planning Commission has sent magnets for distribution with the dates of Waste Electronics Collection listed.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
MAY 14, 2018
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling and Gerald Flockerzi.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the April meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  None.
 
Monthly bills for May were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD –The Volunteer fire department has been busy with medical calls.  The last auction of the season will be held this Saturday evening, May 19.  They will resume in the fall.  The new EMA director is Charles Lam.  He reported all supervisors and secretary is required to complete the NIMS 100 and 700 on-classes to be eligible to receive money in the event of a disaster. 
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The workers are back on 10 hour days.
• Klapec supplied the lowest bid for the dumpster for clean–up day and will deliver it on Thursday for clean-up day on Saturday, May 19.
• They have been busy ditching, grading and filling pot-holes.
• The mower head is being rebuilt by the guys to save money on the purchase of a new one.
• Greg Miller has a small job for the zipper he would like the guys to do before we sell it.
• The supervisors complimented Charlie and John on the good job they did on West Sharrar Road to clean the ditches, widen the road and rebuild the middle of the road.
  
  

OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
At this time, townships are no longer permitted to spread brine for dust control and road stabilization according to DEP.  Senate Bill 1088 will address the situation, which is before the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. After much discussion on what we will use for dust control this year, the issue was put on hold.
A letter will be compiled and sent to Tim Dunkle, Emergency Management Coordinator at 911 Center.  The letter will state that in the case of an emergency where an ambulance and EMT is needed, Pinegrove Township along with their Volunteer Fire Department, would  like to have the closest available unit tripped out that supplies the needs of the call.
An article of agreement between the township and Ken Smith will be written up to address the issue of the emergency water supply pond that is located behind the township building and Ken Smith’s house.  The pond’s overflow pipe is located on Mr. Smith’s property with his approval.
Assessment permits were discussed with no decision being made.
The old truck will put out for bid.
Heavy hauling permits were issued to Allegheny Wood Products for McPherson Road and Hickman Lumber for Old St. Rt. 157 and Hoy Roads.
Connie Dausch obtained a recreational cabin affidavit to build on 2567 Old State Road.
                      
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting May 17 at Sandycreek.
 
There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
                                                                                   
 
 
                                                                                   
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
APRIL 9, 2018
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Jane Whitling.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the March meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  None.
 
Monthly bills for April were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD –The Volunteer fire department has been busy with medical calls.  There will be an auction April 21.  The fire department trucks will be serviced this month by our township employees as the weather permits. 
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
Pricing for clean-up day scheduled for May 19 was obtained.  Klapec supplied the lowest bid.  They will furnish one roll-off for land fill material.  Any metal will be stockpiled and taken to recycle by the township employees.  No batteries, tires or electronics will be accepted.
The road crew has been busy organizing the garage.  They would like to purchase a couple new extension cords along with a new mail box.
The new truck has been delivered and used for the first time last Saturday.  It needs an antenna. The old truck will be put up for sale “as is”. 
2B limestone applies to the roads Saturday for traction control.
Charlie and John will be attending mandatory ESM training for the Dirt and Gravel Road Project Tuesday and Wednesday.
DSA bids will be opened at the Conservation District Office Monday, April 16.  
Seal coating of Old 157 was discussed.
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
The First United National Bank inquired about privy regulations the township has in place for the Amish to build a new home.  A letter will be sent stating we have no regulations at this time.
Purchase of a shale pit was again discussed.  It will be looked into to see if it would be feasible.
Approval was given for secretary to write a letter to Evan Zacherl stating we are not zoned, therefore do not have a problem with him obtaining a dealer license to purchase a car.
Concealed Weapons Training will be held at Sandycreek VFD April 26 from 6 to 9 pm.
Emergency Management discussions will be held April 25 from 6 to 9 at Courthouse Annex.
 
                      
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting April 29 at Venango Co. Courthouse, Franklin.
 
      There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
MARCH 12, 2018
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling and Auditor, Jacob Balmer.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the February meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  None.
 
Monthly bills for March were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD –The dinner held last Saturday was a sell-out, and another one is planned for April 14.  Upcoming events:  Auction – March 17 – doors open at 5 pm with the sale to begin at 6 pm; square dance- March 24.  Eight firemen attended the control burn at Cornplanter Twp. recently.  There was discussion concerning daytime coverage for the fire department.  They, along with many other departments, are short on personnel during the day.    Community Development Block Grant money is still available to pave the very front of the parking lot at the VFD to make it more handicapped accessible.  Work will need to be done this spring/early summer.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
Pricing for clean-up day scheduled for May 19 was obtained.  Klapec supplied the lowest bid.  They will furnish one roll-off for land fill material.  Any metal will be stockpiled and taken to recycle by the township employees.  No batteries, tires or electronics will be accepted.
The old backhoe needs some parts replaced to keep it in good condition.  They will be ordered for approx.. $95.
The 2B limestone that was put down on the dirt and gravel roads for winter traction really helped.  Several township citizens complimented the workers on the results.
Culvert pipe for the year has been ordered from Catalone’s.  A culvert pipe on Burns Road has been replaced.
The trailer to haul equipment and pipe has been completely restored.
The zipper will be sold.
Mower head on the tractor is in poor shape.  A new one is approx. $12,000, so the workers will rebuild the original one. 
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
The Audit has been completed and submitted to the Pa. Department of Community and Economic Development.  Jacob Balmer attended tonight’s meeting for final report that everything went well.  Two outstanding checks will be replaced.
RFQ’s for aggregates were placed on Wed. Feb. 21, and quotes have been received as follows:                                          2,000 ton 2A lime.   1,000 ton 2B lime.             200 ton #57 gravel     100 ton 2A gravel
IA Construction            20.80                         21.80                           15.75                           17.75
Hillside Stone    NB                             NB                               17.00                           15.25
M&M Limestone          28.35                         30.60                           41.60                           NB
Hasbrouck S & G         NB                             NB                               15.70                           14.30
Cooperstown S&G       NB                             NB                               14.50                           12.50
Allegheny Mineral         21.49                         22.70                           NB                               NB
Glenn O. Hawbaker      25.20                         23.25                           NB                               NB
 
Supv. Miller made a motion, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart and motion approved to award bids as follows:
2A & 2B Limestone to IA Construction
#57 gravel and 2A gravel to Cooperstown Sand and Gravel
Cintas (Fire Extinguished Company) needs approval to check our emergency lighting when they check our fire extinguishers. Motion by Rick Ehrhart to OK, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried.
Liquid Fuel for 2018 was received in the amount of $138,069.04
Spring Dinner Meeting will be held April 7, 2018 at Sandycreek VFD with registration beginning at 5:30 pm and dinner at 6 pm.  Dinner choices are roast beef or stuffed chicken breast.  Price for guest $10.00.  Please let me know by March 21 if you plan on attending.
Gutchess Lumber is bonding McPherson Road from Rt. 157 to township line.
Confirmation of Stormwater Management for both Andy Byler and John Sims received from Venango Co. Planning Commission.  John Sims’ building permit was signed by Supvisor Gene Miller and secretary will sign Andy Byler’s when he brings it in.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting in March will be held March 15 at the City of Oil City.
Mr. Troy Cyphert has been selected as the new PennDot Municipal Services Specialist for Crawford and Venango Counties.  He will be replacing Josh Montgomery.
 
There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Jane Whitling and Commissioner Chip Abramovic.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the January meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  Commissioner Abramovic was present tonight to offer his support to the township with any issues they may have.  A long discussion was held concerning storm water management and building permits, along with the 4-lane issue from Franklin to Barkleyville.
 
Monthly bills for February were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD –The dinner held last Saturday was a sell-out.  Equipment is all running well.  Upcoming events are:  Chicken/pork chop dinner - March 10; Auction – March 17; square dance- March 24.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
The new truck is at Welsh Equipment.  It will be 4 to 6 weeks before they start outfitting it.  Anyone wishing to take a look at it is invited to go down.
The first rack to fit over the bed of the snow plow truck to break up the frozen anti-skid has been built.  Will hold off the second one until the new truck arrives.
The trailer rebuild is done and ready to be painted.
Maintenance on the equipment has been completed except for the grader, and Charlie is checking on the warranty.
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
The Dirt and Gravel Keister Road project award was in the amount of $90,600.00.  Budget will be updated to reflect this amount. One half of the money will be given to the township now to purchase materials.
Salt request for 2018-19 will be ordered at 150 ton.
Supervisor Miller made a motion to appoint Darole Pertz to be the third auditor, Supv. Clifford Ehrhart seconded and the motion carried.
Robert Smerkar building permit for demolition was approved.
Clean up this year will be held May 19.
Pond on Sawtown Road for water availability for the fire department was discussed.  2 lengths of pipe will be needed to.  Supervisor Miller made a motion to purchase the pipe and Supv. Ehrhart seconded, motion carried.
New upcoming laws were announced by Supt. Miller.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting in February will be held at Cranberry Twp. on February 15 beginning at 7 pm.
The land development plans for McPherson Road/Tower King Communication Tower Site has been approved and recorded at the courthouse. 
Allegheny Wood Products obtained a bond for Sporer and Powell Roads for hauling logs from Sue Confer’s property.
 
 There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JANUARY 2, 2018

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:40 pm following the reorganizational meeting by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Jane Whitling.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the December meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None tonight.

 

1. Monthly bills for January were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD – A stuffed chicken breast dinner will be held January 13 from 4 to 6 pm.  Auctions are expected to resume in March with a new auctioneer.  The officers are as follows:  Board of Directors:  Chad Berry, Eric Moore and John Erwin.  The Fire Dept. chief is Charlie Lam;  Assist. Chief, Chad Berry; Captain, Jeff Morgan; and Lieutenant Travis Miller.  President is Dan Dunkle, VP is Berry Myers, Treasurer is Jen Moore and Secretary is Kylie Moore.  Eugene Miller will continue as Forest Fire Warden. 

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The new truck is at Welsh Equipment.  It will be 4 to 6 weeks before they start outfitting it.
• The mini-excavators’ new exhaust is in at Kahle Equip. and will be picked up tomorrow.
• They are continuing winter maintenance on the equipment.  In order to break up frozen anti-skid, they plan on building racks from grating to attach to the top of the truck bed to catch the large frozen pieces before they clog up the spreaders.  Material to build will be approx. $650.
• The equipment has been running good through the cold and snow over Christmas and New Years.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• The Dirt and Gravel Keister Road project award was in the amount of $90,600.00.  Budget will be updated to reflect this amount.
• Dividend check from PSATS Unemployment Compensation Group Trust Fund, in the amount of $159.11 was received because we had no claims in 2016.
• Bob Phillips declined to audit the township books this year.  Jane will contact several names offered by the supervisors to appoint a third auditor.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting in January will be held at Clintonville on January 18.
• Omega Logging has completed logging on Lance Mitchell’s property.  Their bond for Hale and Keister Roads will be returned.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
DECEMBER 11, 2017

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Jane Whitling.

    2.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 

1. Minutes from the November meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  None tonight.

 

1. Monthly bills for December were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD – A stuffed chicken breast dinner was held Saturday 12/9 with a good attendance.  Another is scheduled for Sat. January 13 from 4 to 6 pm.  Charlie Lam has been appointed as the new Fire Chief.  There is not a good supply for water in this immediate area, so Charlie asked the supervisors their opinion in putting in a small pond behind the township building.  It would be about 10-12 feet deep.  The only expense to the township would be pipe from the pond to the dry hydrant to fill the tankers. 

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

The trucks are ready for snow removal.
The mini-excavator needs a new exhaust at approx. $400.  One will be ordered.
Marsh Hallow needs an underdrain installed, weather permitting.
They are continuing winter maintenance on the equipment.

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

The Timothy Reno vs. Pinegrove Twp and Selective Insurance has been closed.
2018 Budget was presented for final approval.  Motion by Rick Ehrhart, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart for approval.  Motion carried.
The monthly COG meeting we have been hosting in May has now been changed to July.
We were awarded our grant application through Dirt and Gravel for Keister Road project.
Our application for County Aid Liquid Fuel to seal coat old 157 was denied.
Our application for grant through Dirt and Gravel for work on Sporer Road was denied.
Organizational meeting will be held Tuesday, January 2 at 7 pm.
Supv. Miller will check with the County to see if there is any money remaining in Liquid Fuel for distribution.
Supv. Miller discussed the issue of high-speed chases and how they may jeopardize public safety.  He will look into legislation to prevent this.
 
 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:
No COG meeting in December.
Heavy hauling permit issued to Omega Logging for Keister and Hale Roads to log on Lance Mitchell’s property.
Concealed weapons permit training seminar scheduled for April 26 at Sandycreek VFD.
Supv. Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to give $25 gift certificates to Charlie, John and Jane for Christmas.  Seconded by Supv. Miller.  Motion carried.
 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
NOVEMBER 13, 2017

1. The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling and Gerald Flockerzi.

 

1. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

1. Minutes from the October meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.

 

1. Public Participation:  Gerald Flockerzi attended tonight’s meeting with concerns about the Harvest Home Grounds activity, and their intent to build a go-cart track.  As a township, the only thing we are responsible for is that they follow the rules and regulations of the Venango County Regional Planning Commission and the Venango Co. Conservation District rules.  He also asked if the township could try and keep snow pushed away from the intersection of Rt. 157 and Old ST. RT. 157 to help with visibility when pulling out from the stop sign.

 

1. Monthly bills for November were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     

 

1. PVFD – A stuffed chicken breast dinner was held this past Saturday with a good attendance.  Another is scheduled for Sat. Dec. 9 from 4 to 6 pm.  The wind did some damage to the building facing east, which will be fixed. 

 

1. ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• Low volume project has been completed on headwalls on Old 157 and the grant money received.  The 2018 Dirt and Gravel Grant meeting to award grants for 2018 was postponed until further notice.
• Salt and anti-skid have been delivered and the trucks are ready for winter plowing.
• Township Line Road and Fisher Hill have been worked on with good results.
• The road workers are trying to get some grading done to fix rough spots before winter.
• Leaf removal from ditches is done.
• Pochran property owner is OK with work to be done on his property to eliminate water from running onto the road.

 

1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• Permit for dish antenna installation on an existing cell tower at 285 Keister Road\
•  The Honorable Patrick E. Lowrey ruled “judgment for defendant” concerning Timothy Reno vs. Pinegrove Twp and Selective Insurance, dated 10/10/2017.  Either party has 30 days to appeal.  No appeal as of today, 11/13/17.
• Preliminary budget was presented.  Final approval at December’s meeting
• The monthly COG meeting we have been hosting in May has been changed to August.
• Since the Pinegrove Elementary School is closed, we need to obtain another emergency shelter location.  Secretary to ask Faith Lutheran Church is they will offer their basement.
• In case of an emergency, the township cannot trip out President because at this time they are not QRS certified. 
• Approval given to road workers to purchase a portable leaf blower to clean potholes before patching.

 
09. CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting is scheduled for Nov. 16 at Cranberry Township.
• Letter prepared for mortgage for property at 740 Sporer Road concerning approval for their water system.  
• Operation and Maintenance Agreement received for cell tower being placed on McPherson Road.
• Venango Co. Regional Planning Commission has tentatively approved the land development plans for Tower King.
• Venango Co. Regional Planning Commission has approved the Edward and Junie Sollinger subdivision. 
• Notification from PSATS concerning Category 4 casinos, and the placement of the new 10 casinos.  If the township wants to prohibit them from coming into our township, we must pass a resolution and return it to the PA Gaming Control Board by Dec. 31, 2017.

 
10. There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
OCTOBER 9, 2017
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling and Pat Aaron.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the September meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  Pat Aaron was present tonight to thank the township for the good job of caring for County Line Road. The township was recently contacted by PennDot to mow the weeds at the intersection of County Line Road and Burns Road and cut back the bank due to sight restrictions.  The weeds have been mowed by the township, but the township feels it is the responsibility of PennDot to cut back the bank since they have the right of way for County Line Road.   
 
Monthly bills for October were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD – A dance was held this past Saturday evening.  Fire prevention is October 13 at the Cranberry Mall.  There will also be a tire collection at Cranberry Mall on Oct. 28.  Must preregister.  There was discussion concerning a siren alarm at the Pinegrove VFD to ring in case of bad weather.  With all the technology available, the supervisors agreed it was not necessary. 
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
The main cylinder on the 99 International plow truck has been repaired by Seigworth’s for a price of $1030.
Grant applications for Dirt and Gravel Road project needs returned by Oct. 20.   Due to Keister Road being a 2 year project, we will automatically receive that grant.  Charlie will also apply for work on Sporer road between Hockman and Powell to build up the road.
Low volume project has been completed on headwalls on Old 157.  Paperwork will be signed on Oct. 25.
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
County Aid Liquid Fuel Grant application has been received and needs returned by Oct. 20.  After discussion with our PennDot representative, we will request to seal coat Old 157, to fall in line with the 3 year plan to seal coat our blacktopped roads every 3 years.  Supv. Gene Miller made a motion, seconded by Supt. Clifford Ehrhart to submit the application for that project.  Motion carried.
Anti-skid bids for 1000 ton were received as follows:
IA Construction          $17.25/ton
Hasbrouck                   $10.89/ton
Girts Sand & Gravel   $13.34/ton
Supv. Clifford Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart, to award the bid to Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel for a total of $10,890.  Motion carried.
A quote for a new plow truck was submitted from Zacherl Motors for $92,014 for the chassis and from Walsh Equipment for $70,724 for equipping it for a total of $162,738.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to purchase the truck, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  The truck will not be delivered until the spring of 2018, with one year deferred payment. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on selling the asphalt zipper and the poly tank.  A resolution will be written up for reviewed at next month’s meeting.
A hearing was held on Friday, Oct. 6 concerning the Michael Reno vs. Pinegrove/Selective Ins.  We will receive the judge’s decision in 5 days.
The township has been made aware of the plans to install a go-cart track at the Harvest Home Association grounds.  The township has received no information or copies of permits or plans for Stormwater Management and/or Sediment Erosion for the proposed project.
Supv. Miller requested approval for him and his wife to attend the PA COG convention on Oct. 13 and 14.  Motion by Clifford Ehrhart, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to grant his request.  Motion carried.
The Hart Family is willing to donate 1 acre of land to the Township for a public park.  Tabled for further information. 
A budget meeting has been set up for Nov. 1 at 10 am.
Trick or Treat is scheduled for Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 pm.  Please leave your porch light on if you would like to participate.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting is scheduled for October 19 at Rouseville Borough. 
Letter received from Pennfield Energy they intend to drill eleven oil wells on Speerstra tract of land in Cranberry Township. 
 
There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 SUPERVISORS MEETING
 SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, John Erwin, Jane Whitling, Gerald Flockerzi, and John Sims.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the August meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  John Sims was present tonight to discuss Aaron Road, and the township’s plan to do maintenance on the road.  The road has been scheduled for new drain and cross pipes and should be installed in the next 2 weeks, along with the needed maintenance on the road. 
 
Monthly bills for September were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD – No report this month.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The mini-excavator is being used to clean ditches and does a better job than the grader.They will continue to clean ditches as long as there is not snow to plow.
• Dave O’Neil will be done mowing soon and will then clean leaves from the ditches to allow better water run-off.
• DSA quote for Flockerzi Hill came in at $16,200 for 300 ton from Hawbaker.Project put on hold until spring so the DSA has a good chance to settle in before snow plowing needs done.
• Tar and chip is completed on Ausel Road and partial Township Line Road.Hager Paving did a good job.
• Low volume road project which consists of replacing a culvert on Old 157 is scheduled for next week.
• Bigley Road has been ditched on both sides, along with Marsh Hollow Road.
• The mower on the tractor is getting worn and will need worked on this winter.
• Battery cable needed replaced on the backhoe
• The 1999 International is at Seigworth’s having the cylinder rebuilt.
• A quote for a new plow truck was submitted from Zacherl Motors for $92,014 for the chassis and from Walsh Equipment for $70,724 for equipping it for a total of $162,738.If purchased, the truck will not be delivered until spring of 2018 and the first payment is due spring of 2019.Tabled for more information.
  
  

OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• County Aid Liquid Fuel Grant application has been received and needs returned by Oct. 20. We will apply for paving of six intersections off of Old State Road.
• Dirt and Gravel Project is completed and money received.
• Fall county convention will be held at Oakland Twp. Fire Hall on Wed. Sept. 27.Registration will begin at 8:30 am with the meeting to begin at 9 am.Please let me know if you plan to attend.
• Letter received concerning Mike Reno's claim for damage to motorbike.The township received a Civil Action Hearing Notice.I spoke with our Claims Adjuster who sent the information to the Litigation Department for review.Hearing scheduled for Monday, Sept. 18 at 9 am at Honorable Patrick Lowrey’s office in Seneca, subject to change.
• Township given the OK to install a driveway pipe on Pochron property.
• RFQ’s for anti-skid will be sent out for opening at Oct. 9 meeting.
• Salt will be ordered for Nov. delivery.
• A non-building declaration form for Ed and Junie Sollinger for their subdivision has been signed.
• Andrew Byler obtained a heavy hauling permit to haul logs on Sharrar and Keister Roads.
• A paper for Jim McTiernan to apply for building permit for addition to existing home on Hoy Road has been signed.
• A paper for Shawn Nicewonger to apply for building permit for a garage has been signed.
• Allegheny Wood Products obtained a heavy hauling permit for Burns Road.They are cutting on Chad McKissick property.
• Henry Faller’s letter for approval of sewage at his new cabin was presented tonight for the Supervisors to sign.
• PennDot’s sent a notice concerning the intersection of Burns and County Line Road and the need to cut back the banks and mow the weeds at the intersection for better visibility.
   
      CORRESPONDENCE:
• COG meeting is scheduled for Sept. 21 at the City of Franklin.
   
   
        There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
                                                 
   
                                                                                      Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                      Secretary/ Treasurer

 
  
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 AUGUST 14, 2017
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, Jane Whitling, Gerald Flockerzi, Sonny and Elizabeth Confer and Elizabeth Blauser.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the July meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  Sonny and Elizabeth Confer and Elizabeth Blauser attended tonight’s meeting to discuss the condition of Old State Road and Marsh Hollow Road and the need for work to be done on these roads, and the issue of the school buses not picking students up on the back roads.  It is the township’s understanding the buses do not travel some of the back roads; and/or have the students gather at a designated location, due to time constraints.  Charlies and John have Marsh Hollow Road on the ditch cleaning schedule and should be there in the next couple of weeks.
 
Monthly bills for August were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD: 

• The equipment is all in good running condition.
• There has not been much activity this month, although the fire department did volunteer at the Venango Co. 4-H fair one day with the fire truck.
• The monthly donation check was held for Jen Moore to pick up.
  
  

ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• The “Dirt and Gravel Road Project” on Keister Road is complete.The paperwork will be completed ASAP for final payment.
• The mini-excavator does a nice job on ditching.
• The experimental soybean oil spread on Sporer Road last year was very expensive but did keep the dust done for awhile.Not cost effective.
• E1 Prime and anti-skid is holding up well on Flockerzi Road.
• When the roads are in good condition, people tend to speed.
  
  

OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• County Aid Liquid Fuel Grant application has been received and needs returned by Oct. 20.We will apply for paving of the intersections off of Old State Road.
• Road Master, Charlie Lam will be on vacation the week of Sept. 10.
• Fall county convention will be held at Oakland Twp. Fire Hall on Wed. Sept. 27.Registration will begin at 8:30 am with the meeting to begin at 9 am.Please let me know if you plan to attend.
   
   
        CORRESPONDENCE:
• Bryan Lineman subdivision approved and recorded by Venango Co. Regional Planning Commission.
• COG meeting was held August 17 at Sandycreek Township.
   
   There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
                                                 
   
                                                                                      Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                      Secretary/ Treasurer

TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JULY 10, 2017
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart,  Charlie Lam, Jane Whitling, and Gerald Flockerzi.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the June meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  Gerald Flockerzi attended tonight’s meeting with a concern about trees leaning over the township roads and the need for preventive maintenance.  At this time, the township workers remove only downed trees due to time restraints.  Mr. Flockerzi asked if we couldn’t contract the work out, but that would be too expensive.  The township may look into going in with the utility companies.
 
Monthly bills for July were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD: 
The equipment is all in good running condition, and all is going well
The monthly donation check was held for Jen Moore to pick up.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
The “Dirt and Gravel Road Project” on Keister Road began June 26 and will be 90% completed by weeks end.   It is going good.  Several people from the Venango Conservation District Office stopped by to see how the project is progressing. 
Penn Dot has started to tar and chip their roads in Pinegrove Twp.
3 bids were received for Bigley and Ausel Roads as follows:
Hagar Paving - $13,885.00
Russell Standard - $17,898.50
Suit-Kote - $17,590.20
Supv. Miller made a motion, seconded by Supv. Rick Ehrhart to hire Hagar Paving to put a seal-coat on those roads.  Motion carried.  A 3-year rotation is being implemented for our township blacktop roads with Old 157 on the schedule for next year.
Unlike some of the townships in the county, the DSA our township applied to certain roads has held up well and makes a hard, smooth surface.  If the price continues to come down for this material, Supv. Miller would like to try it on some additional roads next year.
Charlie requested permission to purchase a grade laser for installing pipe.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to approve this purchase.  Motion carried.
 
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
The Venango Co. Planning Commission would like the township’s approval for the McTiernan Home Expansion since it will be a large impervious area.  After discussion on water run-off and the distance surrounding the property, a motion was made by Rick Ehrhart and seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to give their approval for the requested project.  Motion carried.
The township has a claim from Michael Reno their motorcycle was damaged because of no warning there was work being done on Old State and Flockerzi Roads which caused loose gravel.  I spoke to our agent at Beels Insurance and he will handle the claim.  The adjuster phoned today and told me we have Governmental Immunity but she needs to speak to someone who was there.  Charlie will talk with her in the morning.
UGI obtained a permit to directional drill a 4” gas line along McPherson Road.
Jim Young’s motor for the power washer was purchased for $100.
 
     CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting was held June 15 at Frenchcreek Township.  The district executive director for Penn-Dot attended the meeting and spoke on the Route 8 corridor and the possibility of changing it from 4 lane down to 2 lane.  No decisions will be made for at least 3 years.
 
There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Eugene Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer
 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 SUPERVISORS MEETING
 JUNE 12, 2017
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, Jane Whitling, and Jim Young.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the May meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  Jim Young attended tonights meeting asking if the township needed any summer help.  The township has summer help hired for mowing and does not need anyone else at this time.
 
Monthly bills for June were presented.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD: 

• On-going discussion on fund raising, with a chicken barbeque being looked into.
• Looking into replacing one of the deep fryers.
• Supv. Miller thanked the PVFD for the use of the building for last month’s Council of

              Government meeting.

• The equipment is all in good running condition.
• The monthly donation check was held for Jen Moore to pick up.

 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:

• President Township has a small road project that our workers are going to help them with.  President will reimburse for their time.
• Charlie reported the pressure washer motor is bad and he needs a washer.  Jim Young has one with a good motor he will sell for $100.  Charlie will see if the motor will fit before we purchase.
• Cranberry Township is hold a used equipment auction in August and invited our township to bring any equipment we would like to sell; we will them be responsible for a portion of the advertising.
• Our debris blower will be loaned to Cranberry Twp. so they can see how it works and what size they would need. 
• Dust control was completed on Flockerzi Road using E1 prime. 
• Ausel and Bigley Roads need a single seal coat this year to maintain the surface.  Charlie will get prices.
• The “Dirt and Gravel Road Project” on Keister Road will begin June 26.  New drainage pipes will be installed and the surface will be built up with shale.   The DSA will be applied next year.
• Penn Dot will tar and chip their roads in Pinegrove Twp.

 
 OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

• A letter will be sent to a township resident asking for payment on a sewer pipe the resident asked the township to installed so they could get a drilling rig into their resident.  No response from the homeowner.
• Supv. Miller will speak to Pochron residents concerning the need for a drain pipe on their property.  No response yet.
• Notice received from PennDot we will be reimbursed $8,127.38 for severe winter adjustment for the 2016/2017 winter season.
• Workers comp for the fire department increased to $9428.00

 
CORRESPONDENCE:

• COG meeting will be held June 15 at Frenchcreek.

 
There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Eugene Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer


 
 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 SUPERVISORS MEETING
 MAY 8, 2017
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling, Sarah Kulling, Russell Goodman, and Eric and Jen Moore.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the April meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  Sarah Kulling and Russ Goodman were present tonight to ask about needed improvements to Flockerzi Road.  Limestone and E1 prime will be spread for dust control.  Charlie is planning to do the road before Memorial Day, weather permitting.  The road will need to be closed for a short period of time to allow for drying.
 
Monthly bills for May were presented.  Eugene Miller made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD: 
Gun raffle was held April 29 and went well with approx $4000 being made.
Final dance until fall was May 6.
The township is hosting the COG meeting on May 18.  A representative from the Co-Stars Program will be present to explain the program and how to use.  Because a larger group is expected than the township building can handle, the meeting has been moved to the VFD social hall.
The PVFD treasurer was present tonight to discuss the procedures of the bookkeeping of the VFD and the audit process.  Supervisors were in agreement that the township auditors had no reason to demand they audit the VFD books without being asked by the supervisors.
The monthly donation check was given to Jen Moore.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
The frame on the ’99 International plow truck is cracked.  Financially, it cannot be replaced with a new truck until the grader is paid for. 
Cold patch for pothole filling will be ordered.
Old 157 will be ditched and berms repair next week. 
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
A letter will be sent to a township resident asking for payment on a sewer pipe the resident asked the township to install so they could get a drilling rig into their resident.
Supv. Miller will speak to Pochron residents concerning the need for a drain pipe on their property.
The DSA that was installed on Burns Road and Keister in previous years has held up well.
Supv. Rick Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to pay the balance of $8,000 still owed on the mini-excavator.  Motion carried.
PennDot is still considering closing 2 lanes of the Route 8 corridor to Barkleyville due to the cost of maintaining the 4 lane highway.
The township has the option to appoint an additional building code inspector if we so desire.
David Taylor obtained an Agricultural Building Permit Exemption to construct a farm equipment shed on his property.
Final payment for Hale’s Mills Bridge received, and final check will be signed tonight to be forwarded onto Horizon Construction.
Craig Faller submitted a Recreational Cabin Affidavit to build a cabin on their property on Pine City Road where the original house burned.  Acknowledged and approved by the supervisors.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting will be held May 18 at the Pinegrove Vol. Fire Department.
 
There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
 
 
Jane R. Whitling
Secretary/ Treasurer



TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 APRIL 10, 2017
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Jane Whitling, Atty. Bob Varsek, Auditors: Bob Phillips, Jake Balmer and Mary Shilling.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the March meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  Atty. Bob Varsek was present tonight requesting approval of a non-building wavier subdivision for Perry and Robin Miller.  Chairman Eugene Miller signed the wavier.
 
Monthly bills for April were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD: 
Equipment in good condition.
Gun raffle April 29.
Last dance was not well attended.
Chicken barbeque is planned for later this summer.
Report is being taken care of by CPA.
The township is hosting the COG meeting on May 18.  A representative from the Co-Stars Program will be present to explain the program and how to use.  Because a larger group is expected than the township building can handle, the meeting has been moved to the VFD social hall.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
The bridge on Hale Road is completed and the workers are completing the upgrades to the road.
The registration for the trailer purchased from Hartland Homes has been received and signed.
They are ready to start grading after Hale is complete.
The sewer pipe on Pochron Property needs addressed.  Secretary sent a letter with no response.
Two backhoe tires needed replaced.
The 2009 International had a broken leaf spring and it was repaired by Charlies and John.
One snowplow and spreader needs to remain on the truck until April 15.
Lipinski Logging is almost done on Hale Road, and the road is still in good condition
Charlie, John and Gene attended Dirt and Gravel training seminar on April 7.
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
The auditors were present tonight to report the completion of the audit report and its submission to the Dept. of Community and Economic Development.  A check issued to the PVFD by the township in Sept. is still outstanding.  Eugene Miller made a motion, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to replace that check.  Motion carried. 
Due to the inadequate condition of the VFD’s books, the auditors were asked by the fire department to do a complete audit.  They were unable to complete due to missing information.  The VFD now has a new treasurer.
The auditors suggested the working supervisors’ wages be increased from $11.00 to $12.75.  After much discussion, the working supervisors can reject that raise.
Land bank program is available to local governments to purchase property at tax sale, restore the property, thereby returning it the tax records.
Building permits issued to Ed and Junie Sollinger, Gary Confer and Kara Hartzell.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting will be held April 20 at Venango Co. Room 100 at 7 pm.
Springfield Hardwood Products obtained a heavy hauling permit for Keister Road.
Fulton Forest Products obtained a heavy hauling permit for Schwab and Sporer Roads.
 
There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer


 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 SUPERVISORS MEETING
 MARCH 13, 2017
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, and Jane Whitling.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the February meeting were read.  Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Rick Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  None. 
 
Monthly bills for March were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD: 
Equipment in good condition.
Dry wall repairs and painting is being completed on the social hall.
The monthly dances are held the first Saturday of each month.
The old fire truck has been sold; it went to a museum in Titusville.  We can now drop the insurance on that piece of equipment.
Gun raffle to be held end of April.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
The township has requested ½ of the grant money from the Dirt and Gravel Road Project to pay for aggregates.  $40,200 has been received.
There is a house on Flockerzi road that needs a driveway pipe installed to prevent flooding of the road.  Secretary to write a letter to home owner.
The Hales Mills bridge is complete and shale has been deposited about ¾ way down the hill.   The project is on hold now due to the weather.
The bridge over Wurster Run on Old SR 157 was inspected by PennDot and found to be in good condition. 
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
There was discussion on the purchase of a shale pit by the township for our own use for small road projects.  Tabled until we get a price from the owner.
Hale’s Mills Bridge replacement project is completed and we are now waiting on the final payment to forward to Horizon.
Liquid fuel money has been received in the amount of $131,739.45.
Mike Switzer requests permission to purchase and use fireworks for wildlife control.  Approved.
Jeff Shotts purchased signs “children and pets at play” and would like them installed on his road.  Approved.
Bids for aggregates were received as follows:
                                     2A Limestone       R4 Limestone           #57 Gravel       2A Gravel
Hasbrouck                        ****                         ****                          $14.70             $13.00
Hillside                           ****                         ****                             $18.00             $15.25
M & M Lime Co.            $28.26                      $33.41                      $42.51             ****
Cooperstown                  ****                         ****                $15.25             $12.25
Allegheny Mineral            $21.49                      $22.99             ****                ****
I A Construction              $20.55                      $23.50             $18.50             $15.75
 
Bids were awarded as follows: 
IA Construction                                    3,000 ton 2A Limestone           @ $20.55/ton
Allegheny Mineral                                   100 ton R4 Limestone            @$22.99/ton
Hasbrouck Sand & Gravel Inc.                200 ton #57 Gravel                @$14.70/ton   
Cooperstown Sand & Gravel                  300 ton 2A Gravel                  @$12.25/ton   
Thank you all for taking the time to bid.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting will be held March 16 at City of Oil City.
Spring Venango Co. Assoc. of Township Officials will be held this year on Sat. April 8 at Sandycreek VFD.   Registration begins at 5:30 with dinner at 6 pm.  Your choice of stuffed chicken breast or roast beef.   Let me know by March 22 if you would like to go.  As before, the cost is $10 per person with the township paying the cost for supervisors.  
 
There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 FEBRUARY 20, 2017
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, and Jane Whitling.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the January meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  None. 
 
Monthly bills for February were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD: 
The monthly dance will be held Sat. March 4 and another square dance is being looked into.
Auctions are cancelled due to death of auctioneer.
Gun raffle to be held end of April.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
Dirt and Gravel Road Project and Low Volume Road Grants were awarded to the township in the amount of $15,875.00 for the project submitted for Old 157 from Low Volume Roads fund and $80,400.00 for the Keister Road project from Dirt and Gravel Roads fund.  In addition, because Keister Road project is a phased project, funding will be available to apply DSA to the worksite in 2018.  Contracts were signed Feb. 3, 2017.  Letter requesting ½ of the Dirt and Gravel Grant to purchase materials is ready to be signed tonight.
Hartland Homes loaned the township equipment to work on Hale Road since it is closed for replacement of bridge.  Work to be completed this week.
PennDot representative said there is money still available for bridge replacement.  Wurster Run bridge is in need of replacement.  PennDot will look at it and see if it is eligible before we put any money into engineering. 
RFQ’s for this year’s materials will be sent out with bid openings at next month’s meeting on March 13.
The trailer that was donated to the township to haul the mini-excavator was beyond repair.  Motion by Clifford Ehrhart, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to purchase a used trailer from Hartland Homes for $1500.  Motion carried. There is also discussion on the rebuild of a Genie lift to trim trees. 
Charlie is in need of a 3rd person to mow this year due to their time being tied up with the two road grant projects. 
Anti-skid and salt is in good supply yet.
PennDot will blacktop Rt. 157 from Cranberry Line to Coal Hill this summer.
 
 
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act – Best Practices to Follow, was attended by Jane Whitling and Susan Fox.
Hale’s Mills Bridge replacement project is completed.  Final invoice received today.  Jane has a call into the Planning Commission for questions concerning the reimbursement for bridge signs and advertisement and also inspection.   Horizon Construction will install guide rails for adjustment on the amount of gravel needed.
Lipinski Logging obtained a hauling permit for .2 mile on Hale Road for the Ralph Davis property. 
Asphalt Zipper is paid off and the title has been returned to the Township.
Motion made by Eugene Miller, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to purchase 150 ton of salt for 2017/18 winter season.  Motion carried.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting will be held February 16 at City of Franklin.
Municipal checklist was signed for building permits for Kara Hartzell and Ed Sollinger, who are both putting in new homes in the township.
Spring Venango Co. Assoc. of Township Officials will be held this year on Sat. April 8 at Sandycreek VFD.   Registration begins at 5:30 with dinner at 6 pm.  Your choice of stuffed chicken breast or roast beef.   Let me know by March 22 if you would like to go.  As before, the cost is $10 per person with the township paying the cost for supervisors.  
 
There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer

 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
JANUARY 3, 2017
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:15 pm following the reorganizational meeting by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin, Chad Berry, Jeff Morgan and Jane Whitling.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the December meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  None. 
 
Monthly bills for January were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Eugene Miller.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD: 
The fire department responded to 64 calls for 2016.
All trucks are inspected and in good running order.
The monthly dance will be held Sat. Jan. 7 and a square dance is scheduled for Jan. 19 from 8 to 11 with practice beginning at 7:30 pm.  Kitchen will be open for both.
No upcoming auctions due to illness.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
Dirt and Gravel Road Project and Low Volume Project awards for 2017 will be announced the middle of January.
PennDot reports they are resurfacing the entire length of Rt. 157 this summer and the bridge culvert is scheduled for replacement with a timeframe of 6 weeks commencing after school is out.  One lane traffic is to be expected.
New tire chains were purchased.
Work to President Twp.’s road grader is complete.
F550 is inspected and the two plow trucks will be taken tomorrow.  Township trucks will only need to be inspected once a year instead of twice per PennDot regulations.
New trolley is up and working.
Float battery chargers were purchased to keep batteries in good condition over winter.
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
Atty. Bruce Getsinger has offered his services for another year, with no changes to the arrangement.  His hourly rate is $140 with no retainer or minimum fee.  Per the organizational meeting, his services will be retained for 2017.
Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act – Best Practices to Follow, will be provided by the Venango County Assoc. of Township Officials on Thursday, Jan 12 at the 4H Fairgrounds, multi-purpose room.  There are 2 sessions scheduled.  The first one is 9 to noon and the second 6 to 9 pm.  Jane and Susan will attend.
Hale’s Mills Bridge replacement project on hold due to weather.  Partial payment has been received from Venango Co.  I will forward onto Horizon Construction.
Hazardous Household Materials and Electronic Collection is scheduled for Jan. 28 from 9 to 1 pm at the Cranberry Mall.
The township will plow at Rich Palm’s business to provide a safe area for the school bus to drop off children who live on McPherson Road but we need a letter from Rich stating he gives us permission to do that.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting will be held January 19 at Clintonville Borough.
 
There being no further business, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Eugene Miller, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer


 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
DECEMBER 12, 2016
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Jane Whitling.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the November meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  None. 
 
Monthly bills for December were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD:
12 calls for November
Dance and auction was held in November.  Square dance scheduled for January 21.  No auction in Jan. or Feb.
Officers for 2017 are as follows:  Dan Dunkle, President; Jim Hanson, Vice-President; Jen Moore, Secretary; Tracy Morgan, Treasurer.  Directors are Chad Berry, Charlie Lam and Barry Myers.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
The 10,000 lb. trailer that was donated to the township will have to have the title transferred and new plates applied for.
Winter hit with a vengeance, and the workers have been plowing and salting.  Another load of salt was ordered and delivered today.
 Hydraulic cylinder and hoses will be purchased to allow dual maintenance projects.
 
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
Dirt and Gravel Grants, postponed from last month, will be awarded Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10 am.
Hale’s Mills Bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin today, 12/12/16.  Update: Due to the weather, Horizon has put the project on hold.  They sent an invoice and would like to be paid $21,731.41 for the engineering design, beam upgrade and permit.  Secretary spoke to the Planning Commission in Franklin and faxed them the invoice.  Emily said she would have to look into the request for partial payment to Horizon.
There are 38 trees that need to be taken down to allow the turn onto the Hale’s Mills bridge to be straightened out.  Motion by Rick Ehrhart, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart to sign the agreement with Timbervest Partners II Pennsylvania, LLC and to pay them $229.08 for the trees. Motion carried.
Permission was received from Troy Firth to use shale from his pit to put on Hale Road.  Hartland Homes will donate use of their equipment.
 
Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act – Best Practices to Follow, will be provided by the Venango County Assoc. of Township Officials on Thursday, Jan 12 at the 4H Fairgrounds, multi-purpose room.  There are 2 sessions scheduled.  The first one is 9 to noon and the second 6 to 9 pm.  Please let me know if you would like to go and which session you would like to attend.
Hazardous Household Materials and Electronic Collection is scheduled for Jan. 28 from 9 to 1 pm at Cranberry Mall.
Final budget approval.  Motion by Clifford Ehrhart, seconded by Rick Ehrhart, to approve the budget as presented.  Motion carried.
New tire chains for truck #101 will be purchased from Hovis Auto.
$25 gift certificates to Charlies, John and Jane.
Reorganizational meeting will be January 3 at 7 pm.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
No COG meeting this month.  January’s meeting will be held at Clintonville.
 
There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer








 
TOWNSHIP OF PINEGROVE
 
SUPERVISORS MEETING
 
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
 
The regular monthly Pinegrove Township Supervisors Meeting was called to order in the Twp. Building at 7:00 pm by Eugene Miller, Chairman, with the following present:  Supervisor Eugene A. Miller, Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart, Charlie Lam, John Erwin and Jane Whitling.
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
 
Minutes from the October meeting were read.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.
 
Public Participation:  None. 
 
Monthly bills for November were presented.  Rick Ehrhart made a motion to pay all bills, seconded by Clifford Ehrhart.  Motion carried.     
 
PVFD:
                                Auction set for Friday, Nov. 18 beginning at 6 pm.
                                No auction in Jan. and Feb.
                                Dances will be held the first Saturday of each month.
Several people have shown an interest in the old fire truck.  A date will be set for the bids to be turned in.
 
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
New spreader has been hooked up and ready to go.  Trucks are ready for any winter weather coming.  Salt and anti-skid has been delivered.
Flockerzi Road has been redone and several residents on the road offered their approval of the job.
Leaf pick-up is in progress and should be done this week, along with pothole patching.
Due to the good weather, they have stayed on 10 hours to get more done but will go back on 8’s Monday, Nov. 21.
Dirt and Gravel Grants are scheduled to be awarded Thursday, Nov. 17.
 
 OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
Liquid Fuel Audit for 2013, 2014 and 2015 is completed with no findings.
Three grants have been applied for in October and we now wait to see what is awarded.
2017 budget was reviewed.   Clifford Ehrhart made a motion, seconded by Rick Ehrhart to accept the budget.  Motion carried.  Secretary will publish notice for review.  The final budget will be accepted at the Dec. 12 monthly meeting.
Eugene Miller presented the 2017 COG schedule.  Pinegrove will host the meeting in May as in previous years.  He also mentioned legislation is upcoming on a mandate to recycle.
Supv. Miller gave Charlie information on General Services for the resale of used government vehicles.   He would like to have General Services attend a COG meeting to further explain their services.
The drainage problem on County Line was further discussed with no conclusion.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
COG meeting will be held Nov. 17 at Cranberry. No meeting in December.
 
 There being no further business, Supervisor Clifford Ehrhart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Rick Ehrhart, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
                                               
 
                                                                                    Jane R. Whitling
                                                                                    Secretary/ Treasurer