BLAINE TOWNSHIP
SUPERVISOR MEETING
MINUTES
May 14th, 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; and Mark Conrad, Zoning Officer were present.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comment
5. An Executive Session was held at 6:00p.m. on April 9th, 2026, to discuss supervisor duties and upcoming home sale.
6. Approval of Minutes for April 9th, 2026
   a. Data Center Ordinance Hearing: Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve meeting minutes. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.
   b. Monthly Meeting: Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve meeting minutes. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.
7. Treasurer’s Report
   a. Review of Treasurer’s Report for April 2026
   b. Approval of bills:
   i. General Fund for $7,379.94
   ii. State Fund/LSA Gaming Fund for $0
   iii. Impact Fee Fund for $19,159.00
8. Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve April bills. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.
9. New Business
   a. Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve Resolution #4 of 2026: Request for Sewage Project Grant. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.
   b. Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve Resolution #5 of 2026: Adoption of Emergency Operations Plan. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.
   c. Discuss building addition – The Township is putting up a second building to protect equipment from weather or theft. Motion made by Heath Shriver to approve building. Second by Randy Sochor. All in Favor.
   d. Due to Frank Nemeth being out of town on July 9th, a request was made to change the July meeting date. New date will be set next month.
   e. Motion made by Frank Nemeth to table approving Escrow Reimbursement for K. Smith. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.
   f. Motion made by Randy Sochor to approve seven more vacation days per year for Ronnie Houston’s ten years of employment. Second by Heath Shriver. Frank Nemeth opposed.
   g. Motion made by Randy Sochor to donate $500 to Taylorstown American Legion for fireworks at their Fourth of July Celebration. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.
   h. Discuss AMTrust training- The Township will participate in a safety training to potentially lower the cost of their insurance.
10. Old Business
    a. Motion made by Heath Shriver to approve Ballfield Lease Agreement with T-Town Softball. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.
    b. Discuss next steps for 1986 International (tabled): Motion made by Randy Sochor to advertise truck and restart the process of selling it. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.
    c. Discuss use of Range Resources Grant (tabled)
    i. Already purchased table and chairs totaling $1410.40
    ii. Discuss/Approve use of the remainder of the Grant ($1589.60) and if necessary, supplementary Township funds
11. Motion made by Frank Nemeth to table deciding on use of funds. Second by Heath Shriver. All in favor.
12. Other Business
    a. Permits: Discussion of permit problems that have occurred lately and ways to fix them.
    b. Grass: Discussion with Zoning Officer on grass height regulations. Suggestion by Frank Nemeth to issue citations for properties with un-mowed grass.
13. Road Report – Started clearing out for the new building. Although not tarring and chipping this year, road crew is still cold patching certain areas.
14. Zoning Officer Report – Nothing to report.
15. Solicitor’s Report – Solicitor not present.
16. Correspondence – Nothing to report.
17. Taylorstown Wins -A reminder that there are some big events planned for the summer (Legion’s Fourth of July celebration, T-Town Car Show, etc.)
18. Adjournment: Motion made by Frank Nemeth to adjourn meeting at 6:08p.m. Second by Randy Sochor. All in favor.