West Finley Township
Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting
February 9, 2026
The Board of Supervisors of West FinleyTownship held their monthly meeting on Monday February 9, 2026, at 6:30 pm at the West FinleyTownship fire social hall. Supervisors Melinda Duncan and Mark Adams were in attendance. Solicitor Jim Liekar was in attendance. Supervisor David Pritt absent.
Also in attendance were Rick Davis, Clair Hagan, Tim Moore, Angela Lash, Al Lash, Randy Martin, Jeanetta Martin, Debbie Selmon, David Kuhn, Ed Ritsko, Jean Morris, Greg Wasler, Steve Emery, Mark Smith, Tracy Smith, Mark Sibert, Bill Riggle, Jeff Hemmis, Jackie Hemmis, Tim Collins, Tracy Shaulis, Brandon Gray, Gregory Zozula, Edie Minch, David Minch, Mary Dindal, Warren Duncan, Denise Blum.
The Call to order was made by supervisor Duncan at 6:30 pm.
Approval of prior meeting minutes
The motion to approve prior meeting minutes of February 2,2026, and January 12, 2026, by Supervisor Duncan seconded by Supervisor Adams. All in favor, Ayes 2 have it, motion carried.
Public Comment
Discussion of Junk yard ordinance and cars blocking roadway. Also, road crew help due to some roads are barely passable. Next meeting will set clean up dates
Unfinished Business
Approval for Zoning 15-26 was motioned by Adams seconded by Duncan. All in favor, Ayes 2 have it, motion carried.
Zoning Hearing Board Appoints and alternates.
- Mark Smith 2years
- Tim Collins 3 years
- Tim Moore 1 year
Motion by Duncan and Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2, Motion carried.
Alternates Glenn O’Brien and Randy Martin.
Motion by Duncan seconded by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2, Motion carried
Motion to have K-2 engineering as Zoning officer. By Duncan seconded by Mark. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion made by Duncan to make Gary Matta Zoning Solicitor. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2. Motion carried.
Motion to approve the Pension Resolution by Duncan Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2, motion carried.
Motion to approve Planning commission 14-26 ordinance. Read by Duncan. Motion by Duncan Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Appointed planning Commission Board
- Henrietta O’Brien
- Tracy Smith
- Tred Barton
- Al Lash
Motion by Duncan for Planning commission board seconded by Adams, all in favor, ayes 2. Motion carried.
Discussion of Road crew applications. Will be conducting interviews for 1 full time and 1 part time. John Swart as part time as needed.
Motion by Duncan to amend the agenda and advertise for Tar and chip, stone and fuels. seconded by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to advertise Tar and chip, stone and fuels. Second by Adams, ayes 2 motion carried.
New Business
Motion by Duncan to approve Tax collector bond at 5,000.00 which is at least 331/3% Tax Duplicate. Second by Adams, all in favor, Ayes 2, motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to approve Doug St. Clair Junk Dealer License. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Discussion by Steve Emery that there is no room for the firetrucks to get up to his place unable to turn around. Safety issues by the Fireman.
Motion by Duncan to accept letter of resignation from Secretary Amanda Yankovich. Second by Adams. All in favor, Ayes 2, Motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to Retroactive Temporary Secretary to February 3, 2026. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to appoint Cindy McCulley-Kuhn as Secretary Treasurer with 400,000 bonds. Second by Adams. All in favor, Ayes 2 carried.
Motion by Duncan to appoint Assistant part-time secretary/treasurer Mary Dindal with 400,000 bonds. Second by Adams. All in favor, Ayes 2 Motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to make Secretary/Treasurer Pay rate $22.00 per hour plus benefits Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to make Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Pay rate $22.00 per hour. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to approve 35 hours for full-time secretary/Treasurer. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan for employees to be paid for lunches. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
motion by Duncan for lock security changes to be tabled. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to advertise for CPA. Second by Adams. all in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to accept Cindy McCulley-Kuns Letter of resignation as Auditor. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to appoint Brittany Taylor as 3rd auditor. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan amend and add to the agenda John Swart Sub-Division. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to approve John Swart Sub-division. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan to have all 3 Supervisors, Melinda Duncan, Mark Adams, David Pritt and Secretary/Treasurer Cindy McCulley-Kuhn and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Mary Eileen Dindal as Bank Signers. Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Tax claims will be sent to solicitor.
West Finley VFC
Mark Sibert Presented the Board with 24 calls to date.
K2 Engineering Report
Supervisor Duncan read the engineering report. 5 Residential permits. 4 solar and 1 generator.
Road Foreman Report
Dave Martin has been helping with snow.
Motion to amend the agenda to add the swif bill to the agenda by Duncan second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion to add Swif bill from Fire Department to be paid Second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2 motion carried.
Motion by Duncan second by Adams to pay swif bill for fire department. All in favor, ayes 2, motion carried.
Secretaries Report
Deferred
Administrative Report
Deferred
Jean asked if it is legal for the auditors to audit the Fire Department. It was advised that yes. Was asked to audit the book due to new treasurer.
Next Meeting will be March 9, 2026 at the township building.
Motion to adjourn by Duncan second by Adams. All in favor, ayes 2, motion carried.