Minutes From the Wiconisco Township
Board of Supervisors Meeting

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ronald Pinchorski at 6:00 p.m. on February 4, 2025. Present at the meeting were Vice Chairman Kerry Teter, Supervisor Ronald Pinchorski, Secretary Candice Fausnacht, Zoning Officer Paul Kulp, Police Chief Nikki Barge, Roadmaster Ian Buffington, Wastewater Operator Dan Schell and Solicitor Jack Kerwin.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from the January 6, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting were approved as written. The tax collector’s report, treasurer’s report, zoning report, police chief’s report, wastewater operator’s report, water authority report and roadmaster’s report were all read and approved. Dan Schell stated that the engine block heater for the generator at the sewer plant is not working and needs replaced. He received an estimate from GenServe to replace the engine block heater in the amount of $1,606.81. The supervisors asked Dan to request a breakdown of the cost. Ron Pinchorski made a motion to approve JHA Companies to complete the 2024 Wasteload Management Report (Chapter 94) at a cost of $1,250.00. Kerry Teter seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

Citizen’s Questions:

Bob Zubrickie stated that the cracks on Center Street need sealed again. Ian Buffington will contact Real Deal Sealcoating to look at Center Street.

Louann Birchfield questioned if anything is being done regarding the people living in RV’s on private property. Paul Kulp stated that he hasn’t been able to see them at the RV’s and that he will keep checking because per Marty Sowers they can’t live there more than 180 days.

Bob Fetterhoff stated that the dumpster on Center Street is sticking out too far on the road. Paul Kulp said that the dumpster was moved back and is off the road.

Old Business:

The accounts to be paid on a prepared sheet were approved by motion of Ron Pinchorski and seconded by Kerry Teter with all supervisors voting in favor.

New Business:

Kerry Teter made a motion to approve the request for direct payment to JHA Companies from the 2022 Local Share Gaming Grant in the amount of $332.50 for professional engineering services for the Walnut Street pump station project. Ron Pinchorski seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

Kerry Teter made a motion allowing Solicitor Jack Kerwin to negotiate with the owner of 103 Arch Street the purchase of the property up to the amount of the independent appraisal that was done on the property. Ron Pinchorski seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m.