The Pine Township Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting at 7:00 PM at the Pine Township Municipal Building in Heilwood. Ryan Shultz, Keith Muir and Chris Cameron were present. Ryan Shultz called the meeting to order then led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guest Speakers: Although not on the agenda, John Emerson from Gibson Thomas Engineering was given the opportunity to speak. He informed the Supervisors, in order for ICMSA to receive funding for future water and sewer projects, a township wide mandatory tap ordinance will need to be in place.
The Board approved the Minutes of the July 2026 meeting. A motion to accept the minutes was called for by Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Cameron. Motion carried.
The Treasurer’s Reports and Timesheets were presented to the Board. A motion to accept the reports was called for by Mr. Cameron, seconded by Mr. Muir. Motion carried.
Bills were reviewed. Mr. Muir moved to pay the bills on the agenda totaling $16,791.48.
General Funds $16,791.48, State Funds $0. Mr. Cameron seconded; motion carried.
The Balances after expenditures are General Fund $418,679.79 and State Fund $554,041.04.
The Roadmaster’s Report was presented to the Board. A motion to accept the report was called for by Mr. Cameron, seconded by Mr. Muir. Motion carried.
The Police Report was reviewed. A motion to accept the report and was called for by Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Shultz.
The Supervisors Discussed Yellow Creek Road conditions. Weather permitting, Tar and Chip has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 11th through Thursday, August 13th.
Unfinished Business consisted of an ICMESA update. The 2026 Emergency Services Fee billing process has been completed. Berkheimer began mailing bills to residents and businesses on July 27, 2026. A sample billing has been posted on our website. An email was received earlier today regarding incorrect billings. This information has also been posted on our website. Due to the comments received so far, Ryan Shultz is reaching out to our district representative, Jim Sadler, to request setting up a public informational meeting. Keith Muir suggested reaching out to Blacklick Valley Ambulance Service to determine if they would be interested in providing ambulance service to Pine Township, along with the associated cost of providing the service.
There was no New Business
Public Comments: Residents Cindy and Todd Fulton of Strongstown voiced their opposition to the mandatory EMA fee. They stated that they received bills for their residence as well as for both of their businesses. They expressed that they do not feel the fee is fair and do not wish to participate. Resident, Pat Freidhof, also received his bill from Berkheimer for the mandatory $75 EMA fee. He stated that he has already paid Citizen’s Ambulance a $75 membership fee for 2026.
There were no Announcements
Mr. Muir then moved to Adjourn the August meeting. Mr. Cameron seconded the motion.
The August meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Jodi Templeton- Secretary/Treasurer
