BLAINE TOWNSHIP

SUPERVISOR MEETING

MINUTES

June 16^th, 2026, at 5:00p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 5:00p.m. by Frank Nemeth.
   
   
2. Roll Call: Frank Nemeth, Chairman; Randy Sochor, Vice-Chairman; Heath Shriver, Supervisor; Eden Rogers, Secretary/Treasurer; Charlotte Karnes, Solicitor; and Mark Conrad, Zoning Officer were present

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Public Comment – Christina Ross-Clayton asked questions about the current stage of the Sewage Grant.

• A Zoning Board Meeting was held on June 2^nd to discuss Zoning Variance.

• Approval of Minutes for May 14^th, 2026: Motion made by Heath Shriver to approve meeting minutes. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.

• Treasurer’s Report
  • Review of Treasurer’s Report for May 2026
  • Approval of bills – Total of $16,243.59
    • General Fund for $5,219.59
    • State Fund for $0
    • LSA Gaming Fund for $3,024.00
    • Impact Fee Fund for $8,000.00
      • Motion made by Heath Shriver to approve bills for May. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.

• New Business
  • Young Subdivision: Motion made by Frank Nemeth to approve subdivision of resident’s land. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.
  • Safety Committee Meetings: Supervisors Frank Nemeth and Heath Shriver, alongside employees Cody Linden and Ronnie Houston are participating in workplace safety meetings.
  • Eden Rogers’ Letter of Resignation: Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve letter of resignation. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.
  • Hiring Dorothea Ruetschi as Secretary/Treasurer: Motion made by Heath Shriver to approve hiring Dorothea at $20/hour, up to 15 hours a week. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.
  • Job Descriptions: Supervisors have written job descriptions to present to new employees upon hiring.
  • Heavy Hauling Agreement with Columbia Gas: Motion made by Frank Nemeth to approve agreement. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.
  • Resolution #3 of 2026: EMC Coordinator Resolution with Blaine, Buffalo, and Canton Townships: Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve Resolution. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.

• Old Business
  • July meeting date: July’s supervisor meeting will be held on July 9^th at 5p.m.
  • Escrow Reimbursement: Motion to request more info before taking further action made by Frank Nemeth. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.
  • 1986 International- currently on Municibid for auction.
  • 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) and if necessary, supplementary Township funds
      • Heath Shriver suggested buying a new laptop.

1. Other Business
   1. Grass – Request made by Frank Nemeth to write a Grass Maintenance Ordinance for the Township.
   1. Sewage problems – Contact Washington County Sewage Council.

1. Road Report – There were several trees and wires down after severe storms.
   
   
2. Zoning Officer Report – Request to discuss with Code.SYS how to easier receive notifications concerning permits.
   
   
3. Solicitor’s Report – A suggestion was made to write and pass a Heavy Hauling Ordinance for the Township.
   
   
4. Correspondence
   1. Pipeline – A new pipeline will be going in.
   1. PSATS Conference – Supervisors can see if they are available for any upcoming PSATS conferences.

1. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:47 by Frank Nemeth. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.