BLAINE TOWNSHIP

SUPERVISOR MEETING

MINUTES

July 21^st , 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; Dorothea Ruetschi, Secretary/Treasurer; Charlotte Karnes, Solicitor were present

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Public Comment: Paul Westfall

• Approval of Minutes for July 21^st, 2026, motion made by Randy Sochor to approve meeting minutes. Second by Frank Nemeth. All in favor.

• Treasurer’s Report
  • Review of Treasurer’s Report for June 2026
  • Approval of bills – Total of $16,250.79
    • General Fund for $16,250.79
    • State Fund for $0
    • LSA Gaming Fund for $0
    • Impact Fee Fund for $0
    • PLGIT Fund for $0
      • Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve bills for June. Second by Frank Nemeth All in favor.

• New Business
  • Discuss/Approve American Power & Gas Rebate: motion made by Frank Nemeth to cancel rebate and stay with current rate. Second Randy Sochor. All in favor
  • Discuss/Approve Supervisors’ PSATS Conference: Tabled till next month

• Old Business
  • Discuss/Approve Escrow Reimbursement: Tabled
  • Discuss/Approve sale of 1986 International including plow to Rodrigue Pierre Louis for $3800. With resolution (copy of email included supervisors only): Motion made by Frank Nemeth to approval sale. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor
  • Discuss use of Range Resources Grant
    • Already purchased table and chairs totaling $1410.40
    • Discuss/Approve use of the remainder of the Grant ($1589.60) and if necessary, supplementary Township funds: Motion made by Frank Nemeth to buy new laptop for secretary/treasurer without using any funds from township. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.
  • Discuss traffic study to be completed for STOP sign on SR 221, where Main St makes a sharp right turn onto Taylorstown Ridge Rd (Letter from November 2025 included for supervisors) Tabled, more information needed

• Other Business
  • Chadwick reach out for a meeting to find what they offer
  • Investigate road spraying company
  • CB radios for township trucks. (Tabled)

1. Road Report
   1. Nealy/Walker road fix with cold patch
   1. Ditch on Carlisle
   1. Check pipes to make sure drains are open
      
      
2. Zoning Officer Report
   
   
3. Solicitor’s Report
   
   
4. Correspondence
   1. Range is making modifications to Wylie Dennis 17563 6H 7H well address 697 Kelly Rd., Washington, PA
   1. Letter regarding Joseph J Joscak to serve as Emergency Management Coordinator (copy of email included supervisors only)

1. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:26p.m. by Frank Nemeth. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.