6.23.2025 (Budget Workshop)

The meeting was a dedicated budget workshop focused on a line-by item review of the township's fiscal planning. The board discussed several revenue-related items, including low franchise revenue due to late arrivals, the impact of new subdivisions, and the need to cover the current deficit in rubbish collection revenue, which is expected to stabilize within a year.

The discussion also covered significant rising costs, specifically in workers' compensation insurance and employer group pensions for both hourly and police employees. The board reviewed various departmental needs, such as the necessity for new equipment by 2027 due to state requirements and the need for budget amendments regarding the "Drains at Large" and potential election-related expenses.

• Rising Expenses: Workers' compensation insurance and employer group pensions (for both hourly and police staff) are increasing.
• Revenue Trends: Franchise revenue is currently low due to late arrivals; however, DDA revenue is expected to increase due to new business developments.
• Infrastructure & Capital: The township is planning a $130,000 capital outlay for the Williams Park parking lot and is preparing for mandatory state-required equipment replacements by 2027.
• Operational Adjustments: The "Economic Development" category will be removed as it is unused, and the "Supplies" line for park instructors will be replaced with a "Contract Labor" line.
• Rubbish Services: The township is currently subsidizing the cost of rubbish collection due to insufficient revenue, but this is expected to be resolved within approximately one year.

• Jim Slezak: Supervisor
• Michael T. Leffler: Clerk
• Travis Howell: Treasurer
• Matthew D. Karr: Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Trustee
• Bill Delzer: Attorney (Absent)

• Agenda Adoption: The June 23, 2025, agenda was adopted via motion by Howell and second by Tallman (Unanimous).
• Budget Amendments: The board identified the need for budget amendments regarding the "Drains at Large" and potential upcoming elections.
• DDA Changes: The General Administration line item was removed from the DDA budget as it was redundant with existing line items.
• Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned via motion by Leffler and second by Howell (Unanimous).

• Capital Outlay: An additional $130,000 is needed for the Williams Park parking lot.
• Pension/Insurance: Noted increases in workers' compensation and group pension costs for hourly and police departments.
• Revenue/Losses: The township is currently covering the remainder of rubbish costs that are not captured by revenue.

• Audit Costing: Attempt to obtain a ballpark cost estimate for the upcoming audit.
• Contract Completion: Finalize outstanding contracts and pending verbiage.
• Professional Development: Department heads are encouraged to ensure employees attend offered professional development classes.
• Road Signatures: Rivershyre is tasked with obtaining signatures for new roads.
• Budget Amendments: Prepare amendments for "Drains at Large" and potential election expenses.