BLAINE TOWNSHIP
MINUTES
February 12th, 2026, following Solar Ordinance Hearing

1. The meeting was called to order at 5:07p.m. by Vice Chairman, Randy Sochor.
2. Present: Chairman, Frank Nemeth; Vice Chairman, Randy Sochor; Secretary/Treasurers, Eden Rogers and Janice Carroll; and Solicitor, Charlotte Karnes.
3. Public Comment—No public comment.
4. Approval of Minutes for January 5th, 2026
   a. Organizational Meeting – Motion made by Frank Nemeth to approve. 2nd by Randy Sochor.
   b. Regular Meeting – Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve. 2nd by Frank Nemeth.
5. Treasurer’s Report
   a. Review of Treasurer’s Report for January 2026
   b. Approval of bills:
   i. General Fund for $7,185.95 – Motion made by Frank Nemeth to approve bills and reports for January. 2nd by Randy Sochor.
6. New Business
   a. Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve Fred Moore’s resignation from supervisor position. 2nd by Frank Nemeth.
   b. Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve Resolution #1 of 2026: Disposition of Public Records. 2nd by Frank Nemeth.
   c. Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve purchase of building furniture using Range Resources Grant with up to $2000 additional township contribution. 2nd by Frank Nemeth.
7. Old Business
   a. Motion made by Frank Nemeth to approve Final Draft and prepare for advertisement of Data Center Ordinance after Wash. County review. 2nd by Randy Sochor.
   b. Motion made by Frank Nemeth to approve purchase of smartphone for office use. 2nd by Randy Sochor.
   c. Motion made by Frank Nemeth to approve Resolution #2 of 2026: EMC Coordinator Appointment (Joe Joscak). 2nd by Randy Sochor.
   d. Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve EMC Coordinator Agreement. 2nd by Frank Nemeth.
   e. Discuss current status of sale of 1986 International: previous bidder has not followed up on steps required to finalize the purchase. Motion made by Frank Nemeth to table further action. 2nd by Randy Sochor.
   f. Discuss CDBG Grant project for 2026: proceeding with accessible parking lot
   g. Discuss Buffalo Creek residence: Zoning Officer, Mark Conrad, will be asked to follow-up
8. Other Business
   a. Declaration of Disaster Emergency: unable to be adopted, past the deadline
9. Road Report—Salt has been delivered and more is expected soon. Chains were ordered for the trucks. The employees continue to work on snow removal and upkeep of roads.
10. Zoning Officer Report—Zoning Officer not present.
11. Solicitor’s Report—Nothing to report.
12. Correspondence—No correspondence given.
13. Motion made by Frank Nemeth to adjourn the meeting at 5:32p.m. 2nd by Randy Sochor. Meeting adjourned.