BLAINE TOWNSHIP

SUPERVISOR MEETING

MINUTES

August 13^th, 2026, at 5:00p.m.

1. Call meeting to order at 5p.m. by Frank Nemeth
   
   
2. Roll Call: Frank Nemeth, Chairman; Randy Sochor, Vice-Chairman; Heath Shriver, Supervisor; Dorothea Ruetschi, Secretary/Treasurer; Charlotte Karnes, Solicitor were present

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Approval of Minutes for August 13^th , 2026, motion made by Heath Shriver to approve. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor

• Treasurer’s Report
  • Review of Treasurer’s Report for July 2026
  • Approval of bills – Total of $19,935.74
    • General Fund for $127,369.05
    • State Fund for $74,416.68
    • LSA Gaming Fund for $142,955.94
    • Impact Fee Fund for $373,020.93
    • PLGIT Fund for $90,994.83

• Public Comment

Christina Clayton Concern for sewage/water on roadways—contact sewage council

• New Business
  • Paying Fire department from Impact Fee Account: Motion made by Randy Sochor to pay $15,000 from Impact account. Seconded by Heath Shriver. All in favor
  • Pay yearly Ford Payment: Motion made by Frank Nemeth. Seconded by Randy Sochor. All in favor
  • Purchase Rock Salt for the winter: Motion made by Frank Nemeth. Seconded by Randy Sochor. All in favor

• Old Business
  • Discuss/Approve sale of 1986 International to Rodrigue Pierre Louis for $3800 (Approved 7/21/2026, waiting for response from Rodrigue) Resolution approved: Resale if no response in a couple weeks, Motion made by Frank Nemeth. Seconded by Randy Sochor. All in favor
  • Discuss/Approve Supervisors’ PSATS Conference: Frank October only
  • Discuss use of Range Resources Grant (tabled)
    • Already purchased table and chairs totaling $1410.40
    • Discuss/Approve use of the remainder of the Grant ($1589.60) (Approved, researching best laptop) getting new laptop along with quickbooks with time clock added. Motion Randy Sochor. Second Heath Shriver. All in favor
  • Discuss purchase of CB Radios for truck(tabled) Looking at possibly getting Rapid Radios for Ronnie and Cody

•  Other Business

Nuisance order customize it for our township needs

1. Road Report

Cody and Ronnie to go to Amwell to help tar and chip roads

1. Zoning Officer Report
   
   
2. Solicitor’s Report
   
   
3. Correspondence
   1. Range Resource will be submitting a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permit

1. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn meeting at 5:44 by Frank Nemeth. Seconded by Heath Shriver. All in favor.