The Morris Township Board of Supervisors met for their regular meeting at the Municipal Building. Present were Supervisors Dave Dietrich and Patrick Bracey, Zoning Officer Bob Sanders, Rob Sanders, Greg & Susan Dunn, Tim Hamilton, Randy Hamilton, Shirley Harris, Doug & Pegg Smith, Mike & Billie Schwarz and GWRPD Chief Will DeForte. The meeting was called to order at 7:00.
Public participation: Randy had questions on the new trucks (not ready yet, delayed due to a lighting issue) Sewage plans and game lands issue. (Nothing to update on either)
Mike had comments on the truck loan and dropping rates.
The signs requested by Dave Watt were discussed, Secretary put in a request with PennDOT, which was reviewed and closed. Dietrich asked the police to do more traffic coverage in the area, which will be done.
Short discussions on grants for AEDs, Day Hill Rd. (possibly done 2nd week of Sept) and lab fee costs for the police department.
Police report given by Chief DeForte. Lower calls all around for the month of August. The department is now Greene Washington Regional. A new car has been purchased and next year, the police contract proposal will include more hours at a lower cost for Morris Township Washington County, due to a lower call volume here.
Fire Department report given by Dietrich. 10 Calls for the month and 2 responded to during work hours.
Old business: Minor Lane clean up has started. It is expected that the work will pick up a lot this week.
-Susan Dunn reminded everyone that the Rise Against Hunger food packaging event will take place on Saturday, September 27 at the Municipal building (in the garage) They would like to do more packages than last year and will need lots of help.
-Cleanup Day is Saturday, October 4 from 7-4.
Motion by Bracey to apply for the LSA grant to get the rest of the funding for the Multi Use Sports Court. Seconded by Dietrich.
New Business: The 2026 PMRS MMO was presented to the board.
Motion by Bracey to adopt Resolution #2 of 2025, making the employer contribution to the PMRS 8% for 2026, as it will be reimbursed by the state. Seconded by Dietrich.
There was discussion of the solar, Battery Storage and Data Center Ordinances. They are being prepared by Dennis Makel’s office and the procedure for ordinances will be checked on.
Covered Bridge Paving will begin next week. Estimates for add ons were reviewed. Tresco, who is doing the work, gave an estimate of $33,900 to do three additional spots and Green Valley Paving gave an estimate of $29,310. Both estimates are too high to accept without doing an advertisement for bids.
Motion by Bracey to review and pay bills, seconded by Dietrich.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08.