SOMERSET TOWNSHIP								 September 10, 2025

A regular meeting of the Somerset Township Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Township Municipal Building. The Chairman called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance:   Supervisors James Bockstoce  Mark Lohr    Absent Joseph Cole      

PUBLIC COMMENT 
Lohr advised that the Board has not received a response from the code enforcement officer regarding code complaint on gun range.  He said either side can file an appeal if they are not satisfied with the determination.    
Ron Fordyce stated the state police and code enforcement officer have inspected his gun range and have both advised him he is allowed to continue to use the facility.  He also said he is within his rights, it is target practice, and no laws or codes have been violated.  
Jarod Ritenour advised though Township has no ordinance regarding shooting, the state of Pennsylvania has hunting laws which should also apply to any type of shooting.  He also said it is unsafe as bullets can ricochet, it is located close to the park, and the noise it causes is unsettling to him and his family.    
Christy spoke in favor of range, stating no handguns are used and it is on private gated property.
Chuck Kalb advised responsible gun owners are shooting safely on private property. 
Greg Spridik advises that he hears fully automatic shooting day and night, though he also did confirm that he himself has his own gun range on his own property.   
Mike Ornot said he supports the gun range as long as it is safe as citizens should use their property as they wish.  

Recess Meeting to
Public Hearing on Agriculture Security Area
Recommendation of Planning Commission and Agriculture Security Area Advisory Committee
Public Comment – no comments
Close Public Hearing, Resume Regular Meeting  

RESOLUTION 6-2025 AGRICULTURE SECURITY AREA ADDITIONS
Motion: Bockstoce, 2nd: Lohr, to approve resolution.  Motion passed.    

APPROVAL OF MINUTES   
Motion: Bockstoce, 2nd: Lohr, to approve minutes of the August 13, 2025 Meeting.  Motion passed.         

APPROVAL OF CHECKS, WARRANTS & TRANSFERS  
Motion: Bockstoce, 2nd: Lohr, to approve the payment of checks, warrants, transfers as listed, 
Procurement Card 9-10-25 and any other necessary transfers.  Motion passed.                 
     
NEW BUSINESS
BAYER SUBDIVISION PLAN 
Motion: Bockstoce, 2nd: Lohr, to approve plan.  Motion passed.  

RICHARDSON SUBDIVISION PLAN
Motion: Bockstoce, 2nd: Lohr, to approve plan.  Motion passed.

TRUNK OR TREAT OCTOBER 25 FROM 5-7PM
Motion: Bockstoce, 2nd: Lohr, to table item to September 22 meeting.  Motion passed.  

REPORTS
Supervisors –  Bockstoce stated the new NST public safety building is open with no interruptions to fire protection.          
Secretary The Secretary read the report. 
Road Department Lohr advised Spud Drive bridge repair is underway and road crew replacing pipes on Matthew Spur.          

ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Bockstoce, 2nd: Bockstoce, to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.  On a voice vote, the motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted,   Julie Ann Dotson, Secretary