SOMERSET TOWNSHIP								 October 8, 2025
 
A regular meeting of the Somerset Township Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Township Municipal Building. The Chairman called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance:   Supervisors Joseph Cole  Mark Lohr    Absent Jim Bockstoce

PUBLIC COMMENT 
Jared Ritenour spoke out against the target shooting range for safety and noise concerns. 
Jackie Ritenour spoke out against the range.
Chuck Kalk spoke in favor of range and advised it is lawful and safe.
Jessica Sinko spoke against the range.
Barry Caster spoke in favor of the range.
Lee Ritenour spoke against the range.
Ruth Hrutkay advised she is concerned that the massage shop has illegal activity and asked if it was zoned properly.
Dave Wiltrout asked about criteria for assuming ownership of driveway or bridge.
Bill DeBlasio advised roads are full of water when it rains.
Stephen Davis spoke about liquid fuel audit concerns.
Greg Spridik advised spoke of who benefits from updating ordinances.
Rodger Rainey asked about budget spending.
Donna Yates asked about status of dilapidated house.
Bill Pollock spoke of zoning issues.
Lisa Leach spoke about ordinance requirements.     

APPROVAL OF MINUTES   
Motion: Cole, 2nd: Lohr, to approve minutes of the September 22, 2025 Meeting.  Motion passed.            

APPROVAL OF CHECKS
Motion: Cole, 2nd: Lohr, to approve checks and transfers.  Motion passed. 

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION 7-2025 – LOCAL SHARE ACCOUNT PROGRAM 2025-2026 FUNDING REQUEST
Motion: Cole, 2nd: Lohr, to approve request.  Motion passed.  

DISTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEER FIRE RELIEF PAYMENT
Motion: Cole, 2nd: Lohr, to approve payment.  Motion passed.

DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AID MUNICIPAL PENSION PAYMENT
Motion: Cole, 2nd: Lohr, to approve payment.  Motion passed.

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 6 FROM 4-7PM
Motion: Cole, 2nd: Lohr to approve event.  Motion passed.

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS - $3000.00
Motion: Cole, 2nd: Lohr, to approve amount for event.  Motion passed.

REPORTS
Supervisors – no reports. 
Secretary – read the report.      
Road Department – Cole stated tree trimming and crack sealing continue.   

ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Cole, 2nd: Lohr, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10pm.  On a voice vote, the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,  Julie Ann Dotson, Secretary