- SUMMIT TOWNSHIP MEETING January 6, 2025
Present: Joe L. Ayers Patrick A Jackson
Dennis Furman Carol Putt-Ayers
Jeff Reed
Meeting called to order by Chairman.
*Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
Public Comment – Residents limited to five minutes.
www.summittownshipsupervisors.com – Website
Motion to accept December 2024 minutes by: Dennis Second: Pat
Old Business:
Auditor’s Meeting – Wednesday, January 7, 2025 @9:00 AM with Audit to Follow – Carol has all documentation ready for Audit.
New Business:
Complete Statement of Financial Interests for 2024 – Supervisors’ Folder – Bring to February’s Meeting
Distribute W-2’s for calendar year 2024 – Supervisors are in their Folders.
Consideration – Recommend Approval of PSATS Membership for 2025 ($373.00)
Motion by: Dennis Second: Pat
Consideration – Permit Carol to Transfer her retirement account to PLGIT beginning January 6, 2025, and close her Account at Northwest Bank.
Motion by: Gail Second: Dennis
Consideration – Move $50,000 into a Prime Account – PGLIT – able to move back into the fund any time. Interest rate is 4.74%. Retroactive to 12/23/24.
Motion by: Dennis Second: Pat
Consideration – Accept Vera Kio resignation effective 12/10/24.
Motion by: Dennis Second: Pat
Letter from Roger Bickleman – Regarding Sewerage Enforcement Officer. Roger indicated he would like to remain our SEO and Terry Meyers as Secondary.
Motion by: Dennis Second: Gail
Correspondence/Informational:
Road Master Report – Dennis & Jeff
Approval for binding Official Meeting Minutes – Staples. The state requires this action for Second Class Townships. Retroactive to 1/2/25. $14.43.
Erb Inspection – Smucker’s Property – Approved by Erb and DEP– Kyle will bring to meeting for signatures.
Letter to and from Daniel Glassmire, Solicitor – Supervisors Folders.
Real Estate Transfer – Kenneth Fulmer to Robert Shaffer – 50.25 acres
Various Christmas Cards from Vendors – on Table.
Carol attended a virtual class on Current Challenges Facing Local Emergency Managers.
Carol met with Blasé Gabreski. He is considering the position of secretary/treasurer.- Resume in Supervisors’ packet. Blasé came to meeting to thank the Supervisors for the Opportunity, however, he just hasn’t got the time.
Supervisors accept QuickBooks Printouts for Sewage, MSIF, Township and State Accounts
Motion to accept checks/deposits/transfers: Dennis Second: Pat
Motion to adjourn: Dennis Second: Pat
Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP SEWAGE MEETING January 6, 2025
Present: Gail Ayers Patrick A Jackson
Dennis Furman Carol Putt-Ayers
Meeting called to order by Chairman – Gail Ayers
Old Business: None
New Business: JKLM – Sweden Valley C Impound – On-Lot Toilet Construction
Motion to adjourn: Pat Second: Gail
Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP MEETING February 4, 2025
Present: Gail Ayers Patrick A. Jackson
Carol Putt-Ayers Jeff Reed (Absent)
Interview with Nikki Dean at 5:45.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Dennis Furman
*Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
Public Comment – Roy Weidler commented on the great job Dennis was doing with the roads.
Website: www.summittownshipsupervisors.com
Next Meeting – March 4, 2025
Motion to accept January minutes by: Pat Second: Gail
Old Business:
The Auditors Meeting took place January 7, 2025, at the Treasurer’s home. Donna Clark is the Chairperson and Kay Saler is the Secretary. Auditors agreed with the Fees and Appointments for 2024. Audit began following the Auditors’ Meeting. Audit is complete and there were no findings from the Township Auditors. Letter from Auditor’s in Supervisor’s Folder. Gail read the letter aloud to the audience.
Completion of Financial Statements – Gail – Returned Form
New Business:
Carol completed and forwarded the following forms to the respective offices:
Municipal Annual Financial Form –Approved
Municipal Elected and Appointed Officials Form – Approved
Municipal Tax Information Form – Approved
Voter Registration/Elections Form for Supervisors and Auditors – Approved
InfoCon Tax Information for the Municipality Form – Approved
Carol will need to have a 4-year State Liquid Fuels Audit soon. Carol requested an audit from the state before retirement. We will get our State Liquid Fuels and Turn Back Monies on March 1, 2025, due to completion and approval of these applications (Approximately $55,000).
P. C. Department of Emergency Services –EOP Plan needs signatures affixed. Carol reviewed Plan –No changes were necessary except for EMC, Chair & Vice Chair positions. Recommend Affixing Signatures on Promulgation Page and Document will be returned to EMS.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Consideration – approval for M. H. Geib, LLC to place two additions on Bryan Boeckel home on 3327 Alabama Trail, Coudersport, PA. Payment $196.57
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Supervisors Initials Needed on Assessment Form – obtained Initials.
Discussion – Voter Registration/Elections – Polling location – Drop off & pick up equipment – Who will be responsible for this process? Pat & Gail
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Carol is unable to attend April 1, 2025, the Township meeting. Meeting moved to Monday, March 31 @ 6:00 PM.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Consideration – Hire Secretary/Treasurer at $10,000 annually- Nikki Dean.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Consideration – P.C. Commissioners – County Liquid Fuels for 2025 – $1178.81 – Have always purchased cinders with these monies. Discussion on how to spend funds.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
DGLVR Training – 62 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA – August 13 & 14, 8-4 with lunch provided. Anybody interested? If so, Carol will register you as a participant. Reminder that at least one laborer from Township needs this certification.
Potter County Planning Commission – Letter approving Smucker Sub-Division – Pat Report.
Discussion – Bonnell – Information and Pictures in Supervisor’s folders – will need to get an updated quote if interested.
Discussion – Road Master Report –
Jeff informed me that hydraulic hoses will need to be installed on the sand boxes of the dump trucks this coming year.
Jeff texted that he would like to see how this box scraper works on the roads before proceeding to buy another piece of equipment.
Informational:
Federal Agencies cannot pause, freeze, impede, block, cancel or terminate any awards or obligation based on the OMB Memo, or on the basis of the President’s recently issued Executive Order, however the courts hereby orders that a temporary restraining order is entered in this case until the Court rules on the States’ forthcoming motion for a preliminary injunction, which the States shall file expeditiously.
PIRMA Application completed and approved – Payment due in the Amount of $5892 for Liability, Trucks, Equipment, Supervisor’s Liability and Cyber Breach Security.
Conservation Grant–Carol met with Morgan Jones on January 20. Grants were written for Prouty Park Road – Two Section Grant for Prouty.
Insurance Cards for Truck – In Dennis’ folder to be placed in Trucks.
Austin Volunteer Fire Company Financial Report/Account Balances
General Account $84,168.78
Debt Service Reserve Fund $35,637
300 Club $685.35
Certificate of Deposit – JVB – $3957
Certificate of Deposit – Northwest Bank – $49,461.77
Certificate of Deposit – Northwest Bank – $188,762.22
Total Income – $54,334.28
Total Expenses – $26,719
Gail Ayers attended the Emergency Management Meeting on January 28th at the EOC – Report – Gail, EMC for Summit Township – Need to complete Background Check to be named by the County as Summit’s EMC ASAP.
Supervisors accept QuickBooks Reports for Sewage, State, Township, PLGIT and MSIF Accounts.
Motion to accept checks/deposits/transfers: Pat Second: Gail
Motion to adjourn: Pat Second: Gail
Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP SEWAGE MEETING February 4, 2025
Present: Gail Ayers, Chair Dennis Furman
Patrick A. Jackson Carol Putt-Ayers
Meeting called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Motion to adjourn – Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP MEETING March 4, 2025
Present: Gail Ayers Patrick A Jackson
Carol Putt-Ayers Bart Ianson
Jeff Reed
Meeting called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers.
*Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
Public Comment – Each resident is limited to five minutes per meeting.
Website: www.summittownshipsupervisors.com
Next Meeting – March 31 @ 6:00 – Rescheduled from April 1.
Motion to accept February’s minutes by: Pat Second: Gail
Old Business: Remembering our Chairman, Dennis Furman. Check the page on our website dedicated to his memory. Website link listed above.
New Business:
Discussion – Appoint new Supervisor – Jesse Ianson
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Candidate will take a seat at the table.
Consideration – Jesse is attending a re-certification for DGLVR on August 13 & 14 at the Penn Wells Hotel & Lodge in Wellsboro. He will need reimbursement for his time and mileage. Breakfast and Lunch are provided.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Discussion – Rescind motion for usage of County Liquid Fuels ($1178.81) to purchase cinders on February 4th.
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
Consideration – Use County Liquid Fuels monies ($1178.81) towards purchase of a truck or fixing the yellow truck.
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
Appoint Bart Ianson as Road Master retroactive to February 4, 2025.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Discussion – Ford 550 Truck – Fix or sell – Tabled until April Meeting
Discussion – Gail contacted Pike Township about renting Bonnell – Gail Report
Motion Tabled
Consideration – Bart requesting increase in wages as listed below:
$25 per hour for Road Master
$22.00 per hour for Working Supervisor
$20.00 per hour for Laborer
Auditors are required to approve wages determined by the Supervisors.
Discussion – Supervisors – Auditors to set the wages.
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
Consideration – Hire Jeff Reed – available to work Fridays and two weeks during the year, Jesse Ianson and Reese Gabreski as Laborers.
Motion by: Jesse Second: Pat
Informational/Correspondence:
Turn Back Monies ($16,560) & Liquid Fuels ($39,469.01) Monies deposited March 1, 2025, into State Account – Totaling $56029.01.
Potter County Conservation District – DGLVR Maintenance Program – Annual Municipal Breakfast – Wednesday, April 9 @ 7:30 – 10:45 AM at the PA Lumber Museum – Must Register. Information placed in Jesse and Bart’s Folders. – Jesse and Bart may attend.
EMS Task Force Meeting – in Supervisors Folders. Wednesday, March 12 @ 6:00 PM. Supervisors can attend in person or remotely.
Black Hole Road Bonded for one mile by Potter Lumber Company, LLC – Allegany, NY. (Inspected by Dennis 2/1/25)
Ordered Envelopes from Amazon – $5.55.
Letter in Supervisors’ folders to Nikki Dean – Appointing her as the new Secretary/Treasurer effective July 1, 2025, and training will begin in April.
The truck salvage is $2000.00, we purchased it back. Total for Truck & Towing Invoice- $21,376.80 – will be placed back into General Fund.
Road Master Report – Bart
Bid on 2017 Truck with Plow and Spreader – $46,100. Bart to pick up Friday from Middletown Township.
2015 International Truck – $10,000 to fix front end and bearings – Fix it up and sell it.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Bart and Jesse met with Morgan Jones – Cochran Hill Grant
Sell Kubota Tractor – Tabled
Supervisors accept QuickBooks Reports for Sewage, MSIF, State and Township Accounts
Motion to accept checks/deposits/transfers: Gail Second: Jesse
Motion to adjourn: Pat Second: Gail
Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP SEWAGE MEETING March 4, 2025
Present: Gail Ayers Patrick Jackson
Jesse Ianson Carol Putt-Ayers
Bart Ianson Jeff Reed
Meeting called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Motion to adjourn – Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP MEETING March 31, 2025, for April 1, 2025
Present: Gail Ayers Patrick A Jackson
Jesse Ianson Carol Putt-Ayers
Bart Ianson
Meeting called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers
*Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
Public Comment – Lynn Clark – Prouty Road & Deering Run Trees being cut down. Road Closure signs will be placed by Bart and/or Jesse
Website: www.summittownshipsupervisors.com
Next Meeting – May 6, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Dennis Furman’s Celebration of life will be held at the Gospel Tabernacle at 11:00 on April 5, 2025. The public are invited to attend.
Motion to accept March 4th minutes by: Pat Second: Jesse
Information:
Filed First Quarterly Taxes – Federal, State, Local, Unemployment
Notification of Local Bridge Inspection – Prouty will be inspected in 2025 or 2026. Information in Bart’s Folder.
Signage for School Bus Turnaround on both sides of Black Hole Road. Signs purchased by Coudersport School District but up to Summit Township to place them appropriately. Schematics are in Bart’s Folder. There’s a page that must be return to PennDot upon completion of this project.
Tri-County REC Electric Invoice was $103.03 for last month. Any suggestions on why such an increase? We usually pay between $50-70 each month.
Office needs Jesse’s Financial Statement of Interest and Oath of Office.
Austin VF Company, Inc. – Annual Meeting – Thursday, May 29, 2025 @ 6:30 and 6:00 for the tour of the facility and equipment. More information is included in the Supervisors folders.
Old Business:
Discussion – Sell Kubota Tractor – Tabled at March Meeting – Keeping Tractor
Discussion – Ford 550 Truck – Tabled at March Meeting –
The title was taken to a notary and submitted for a salvage certificate by Gail.
Andy’s Automotive Repair is closest to our area that does these type of inspections – 814-375-5670, 601 W. DuBois Avenue 15861. If the truck passes, then the R Title will be accessed through the DMV. Driver’s License, all receipts and a letter of verification from the Township must be taken for inspection.
Discussion – Gail contacted Pike Township about renting Bonnell. Motion was tabled at March Meeting. $200.00 per day or $1400 per week. Bart indicated a grader would work better for all the roads.
Reminder: Jesse & Bart are registered to attend the Municipal Breakfast, April 9 @ the PA Lumber Museum.
Discussion – Bart’s request for wage increases was approved by the Auditors. The Supervisors now must approve as listed below – Auditors letter in Supervisors folders. New wages will commence with their next paycheck.
Road Master – $25.00 per hour
Laborers – $22.00 per hour
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
New Business:
Consideration – Purchase and place a mailbox near N. Ayers Hill Road, in front of the township building and use that address for all invoices and mail coming in for township upon Carol’s Retirement, June 30th. Nikki would have to check once a week when she does the banking.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Consideration – Internet and Phone hook up at Township Building – Phone $24.99; Internet $59.99 – Carol asked for seasonal rates because it wouldn’t be used often. $200 Installation Fee. May be able to forego that expense depending on the Engineers. Phone Number would not be the same as Tri-County does not transfer numbers. Nikki could forward calls to her cell phone, however the telephone in the building would still be operable. Telephone only.
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
Discussion – Need a supervisor to take on the Flood Plain Management Coordinator after Carol leaves. Carol and Gail are attending a meeting on this issue on April 14, 8-12 in Wellsboro. Summit Township needs a Flood Plain Management Ordinance in place by 2026 as Erb Inspection will no longer be the township’s Flood Plain Manager. An ordinance was obtained by Carol and needs to be forwarded to our solicitor for review and approval. Our ordinance is from 1993 and is outdated. Gail will be Flood Plain Manager.
Motion by: Pat Second: Jesse
Discussion – 2015 International Truck – at Ascension Trucks – Put out for bid in Sun Gazette in Williamsport. Bids to be received by March 26th. Award to the highest bidder. Title will need to be transferred. Title in Bart’s folder with letter providing Bart or Jesse with power to do transfer. Bid winner Jesse Taylor – $10,000.00. Carol contacted Jesse Taylor.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Consideration – Roy Weidler – Assessment Permit – Add an Addition
Supervisors accept QuickBooks Reports for Sewage, MSIF, State and Township Accounts
Motion to accept checks/deposits/transfers: Gail Second: Jesse
Motion to adjourn: Pat Second: Gail
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP SEWAGE MEETING March 31, 2025
Present: Gail Ayers, Chair Jesse Ianson
Patrick A. Jackson Carol Putt-Ayers
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pat Jackson
Minutes read by secretary. Motion to accept the minutes as read.
Old Business: None
New Business: JKLM Final Inspection – Cherry Springs
Motion to adjourn – Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP MEETING May 6, 2025
Present: Jesse Ianson Patrick Jackson
Gail Ayers Carol Putt-Ayers
Bart Ianson, Road Master
Meeting called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers
*Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
*Public Comment – Each speaker is limited to five minutes.
www.summittownshipsupervisors.com – Website
Next Meeting Date: June 3, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Motion to accept April’s minutes by: Jesse Second:Pat
Old Business:
Discussion – 2008 Ford Truck – Repair or sell it for parts? Have a salvage certificate. Copy in Bart’s folder – Planning on fixing the Truck.
New Business:
Discussion – Submit Bid notice in June for purchase of Gravel in July –
Motion by: Jesse Second: Pat
Consideration – Complete Township Audit at the end of June by Township Auditors so that any there are any errors Carol will fix before Nikki takes over as Secretary/Treasurer. Auditors would be paid half their yearly salary plus mileage.
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
Consideration – Todd Eyler assessment permit – 12X38 addition- $55000.00 – Not in Flood Plain.
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
Consideration – Tim Hoffer assessment permit -24X36 Pole Barn – $1500.00 – Not in Flood Plain. – TABLED – Carol to call
Discussion – 2026 Floodplain Ordinance Needed – Gail Report – Would it be possible to contact Daniel Glassmire for this ordinance? Our ordinance is from 1981 and is outdated. Carol has a state copy that would suit our purposes if approved.
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
Consideration – Renew Microsoft 365 Office retroactive to May 3, 2025 – Costs $99.99.
Motion by: Jesse Second: Pat
Consideration – Northwest Banking Signatures and Removal of Dennis Furman as check signer this includes all accounts and add Jesse Ianson in his place.
Signers: Carol Putt-Ayers, Gail Ayers, Patrick Jackson, Jesse Ianson, Nikki Dean.
Nikki Dean will need access to all accounts.
Motion by: Gail Second: Jesse
Request for a debit/credit card for General/Township Fund for Nikki Dean for office supplies.
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
Discussion – Carol applied for a grant for the pipe by Wielder’s on Prouty Road. Chances are we will get monies for a squash pipe and Township would be responsible for labor – TABLED.
Consideration – Forestland Investment assessment permit. $140,000 – Larry Prall house.
Motion by: Pat Second: Jesse
Consideration – Dust Control for Roads – $15,000
Motion by: Gail Second: Jesse
Discussion – Carol Jackson to be reimbursed for courses, bond, registration fees, dues.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Consideration – Increase Nikki Dean’s salary to $12,000 in lieu of mileage claims.
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
Road Master Report – Bart
Correspondence/Informational:
Completed Workman’s Comp Supplemental Application.
Transfer from Thomas Kline to Ryan Adams 5.8 acres.
Transfer from Forestland Investment to Gregory Bump 11.6 acres.
H.A. Thomson – 24-hour claim reporting to be hung in building & in garage.
Workman’s Comp panel of doctors to be hung in the garage
Annual Meeting with municipal officials scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2025. A tour of the
facility will begin at 6:00 pm followed by dinner and meeting at 6:30 pm at the Austin Fire Station.- – Gail will be attending.
Carol Jackson requested payment for the computer tax program – $371.00. She collects for the Township, School and County. Conversed with Gail and payment was made in the amount of $124.00 for the Township Portion.
Election Day – May 20th – Pat & Gail Reminder to open and close building. Check your folders.
Nikki Dean will be at the June 3, 2025 Meeting.
Supervisors accept QuickBooks Report for Sewage, MSIF, State and Township Monthly Accounts
Motion to accept checks/deposits/transfers: Pat Second: Gail
Motion to adjourn: Pat Second: Jesse
Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP SEWAGE MEETING May 6, 2025
Present: Gail Ayers Patrick Jackson
Jesse Ianson Carol Putt-Ayers
Meeting called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers
Minutes read by secretary. Motion to accept the minutes as read.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Motion to adjourn – Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP MEETING June 3, 2025
Present: Jesse Ianson Patrick A Jackson
Gail Ayers Carol Putt-Ayers
Bart Ianson(absent) Nikki Dean
Meeting called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers
*Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
Public Comment – Residents limited to five minutes –
Township Website: www.summittownshipsupervisors.com
Next Meeting – July 1 @ 6:00 PM @ Township Municipal Building
Motion to accept May minutes by: Gail Second: Jesse
Correspondence/Informational:
Bid Letters sent out to IA Construction, Hanson Aggregates and Cross Excavating – Advertisement will be run in local paper 1st and 2nd week in July, as well as posted on our website.
Transfers:
Kaple Hill Bonded for one mile to Route 44 – Emporium Hardwoods.
Solicitor Glassmire is drafting the Flood Plain Management Ordinance.
Mosquito Information in Supervisor’s & Bart’s Folders – All ditches are to be cleaned out.
Gail Ayers was accepted by the County Emergency Agency to be qualified as our EMC.
Old Business:
Sign Northwest Documents – Northwest wants signatures in different signature lines.
New Business:
Consideration – Assessment Permit – Tim Hoffer – Pavilion – 50 Buck Drive, Coudersport – Cost $1500.00. The permit cost $6.00.
Motion by: Pat Second: Jesse
Consideration – Renew QuickBooks Enterprise – Estimated at $1768.00 Annually.
Motion by: Gail Second: Pat
Consideration – Purchased Printer for Township Building – $137.79 – Staples – Retroactive to May 17, 2025. Supervisors approved through text messaging for purchase.
Motion by: Pat Second: Gail
Consideration – Approve Potter County Association of Township Officials Dues – $40.00 annually.
Motion by:Pat Second: Jesse
Discussion – Hire Joe Ayers (JD) to be our certified floodplain management manager at $15.00 Per Hour. Application in Supervisor’s Packet.
Motion by: Pat Second: Jesse
Road Master Report – Prouty Bridge Report in Folder. Please return to the Secretary for filing purposes.
*Supervisors accept QuickBooks Report for Sewage, MSIF, State and Township Monthly Accounts
Motion to accept checks/deposits/transfers: Pat Second: Gail
Motion to adjourn: Gail Second: Jesse
Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP SEWAGE MEETING June 3, 2024
Present: Gail Ayers Jesse Ianson
Patrick A. Jackson Carol Putt-Ayers
Meeting called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers
Minutes read by secretary. Motion to accept the minutes as read.
Old Business: None
New Business: Ross Septic System – 4407 Cherry Springs Road – $400 Deposited and Roger Invoiced for $225.00 – Balance will be paid upon Final Inspection.
Motion to adjourn – Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP MEETING July 1, 2025
Present: Gail Ayers Patrick A Jackson
Jesse Ianson Carol Putt-Ayers
Bart Ianson Nikki Dean
https://www.summittownshipsupervisors.com
Next Meeting Date: August 5, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Meeting called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers
*Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
Public Comment – Each commentary is limited to five minutes
Motion to accept the June minutes by: Pat Second: Jesse
Correspondence/Informational:
Workman’s Compensation Policy Due – Paid $1585.00 – Received Policy.
Second Quarterly Taxes were Filed.
MSIF – PUC – PA Commonwealth Distribution of $24,451.39 in General Fund. Transferring to MSIF Account 7/1/25.
Township Officials meeting – Coudersport Fire Center – November 1, 2025. Registration begins at 7:30am. Brunch will be provided. All officials are invited. Nikki will be attending. Gail went with Carol last year. There are very informative sessions.
Coudersport VFD Town Meeting – August 2 @ 1:00 PM – Fire Center. Information is in Supervisor’s Folder.
Potter County Conservation District – Summit Township received no funding. FYI
Potter County Register & Recorder – Transfers –
Jamie Hitchcock to Michael Quinn – 8.0 acres.
Lisa Townsend to Ronald Krimes – 30.3 acres.
Notices were sent to Vendors to inform them of Secretary/Treasurer and address changes.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Consideration – $100 application fee for DCED LSA Grant – permission for Carol to make payment when grant is completed.
Motion by: Pat Second: Jesse
Consideration – Austin Volunteer Fire Company fire contract: 2026 – 2029 – 3-year contract – $7,743.30 each year.
Motion by: Pat Second: Jesse
Consideration – Austin Volunteer Fire Company EMS services contract: 2026 – 2029 – 3-year contract – $967.91 each year.
Motion by: Pat Second: Jesse
Obtain supervisor’s signatures on all contracts.
Road Master Report –
Supervisors accept QuickBooks Reports for Sewage, MSIF, State and Township Monthly Accounts
Motion to accept checks/deposits/transfers: Pat Second: Jesse
Motion to adjourn: Pat Second: Jesse
Meeting Adjourned
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP SEWAGE MEETING July 1, 2025
Present: Gail Ayers Jesse Ianson
Patrick A. Jackson Nikki Dean
Carol Putt-Ayers Bart Ianson
Meeting called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers
Minutes read by secretary. Motion to accept the minutes as read.
Old Business: None
New Business:
New Business: JKLM Energy – 2023 Cherry Springs Road – $400 Deposited and Roger Invoiced for $375.00
Motion to adjourn – Pat Second: Jesse
Meeting Adjourned
August 5, 2025
Summit Township
43 S Ayers Hill Rd, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Pat Jackson at 6:00 PM
Attendees: Bart Ianson, Gail Ayers, Pat Jackson, Jesse Ianson, and Nikki Dean
July 1, 2025, Monthly Meeting Minutes: Pat Jackson made a motion to approve the July 1, 2025 minutes. Second by Jesse Ianson.
Urgent Business:
Public Comment/Persons To Be Heard (3 Minutes Each): Terry & Elva asked to have a portion of Route 44 in Summit Township opened to the Cherry Springs Store for ATV/UTV usage.
Old Business:
New Business:
- Gravel Bids:
- Only one gravel bid was received. Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC
- 2RC Limestone-State Certified
- Pick up at plant $14/ton
- Delivered to Twp Bldg $42/ton
- Delivered to the roads $44/ton
- 2RC Limestone-State Certified
- A motion was made by Pat Jackson to approve the Heidelberg gravel bid. Seconded by Jesse Ianson.
- Only one gravel bid was received. Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC
- Route 44 being opened was tabled until next meeting to get more information.
Financial Report: Bills were approved for payment as submitted.
Roadmaster Report:
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm. Motion made by Pat Jackson. Second by Jesse Ianson.
Attest: Nikki Dean, Secretary/ Treasurer
September 2, 2025
Summit Township
43 S Ayers Hill Rd, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers at 6:00 PM
Attendees: Gail Ayers, Pat Jackson, Jesse Ianson, and Nikki Dean
Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
August 5, 2025, Monthly Meeting Minutes: Pat Jackson made a motion to approve the August 15, 2025 minutes. Second by Jesse Ianson.
Urgent Business:
Public Comment/Persons To Be Heard (3 Minutes Each):
Old Business: A portion of Route 44 in Summit Township being opened to the Cherry Springs Store for ATV/UTV usage. Email communications have been on going with Erik Brown and Robert Campolong from the state.
New Business:
- Short term rental ordinance. County wide.
- Township would give permits for each Airbnb. The permits would be renewable.
- Roads in the township need mowed. Residents are asking for visibility purposes.
- Summit contracted with Dale Anderson last year for mowing.
- Township trucks need to be inspected.
- A solar ordinance was provided by the county. Summit has no use or call for one.
- Gail to take an EMC Class in September.
- Joe (JD) Ayers will attend a 3-day class in October.
- 2008 F550 that had been wrecked is being fixed.
Financial Report: Bills were approved for payment as submitted.
Roadmaster Report:
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm. Motion made by Gail Ayers. Second by Jesse Ianson.
Attest: Nikki Dean, Secretary/ Treasurer
September 2, 2025
Summit Township Sewage
43 S Ayers Hill Rd, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers at 6:00 PM
Attendees: Gail Ayers, Pat Jackson, Jesse Ianson, and Nikki Dean
Old Business: No Business
New Business: No Business
October 7, 2025
Summit Township
43 S Ayers Hill Rd, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers at 6:00 PM
Attendees: Gail Ayers, Pat Jackson, and Nikki Dean
Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
September 2, 2025, Monthly Meeting Minutes: Pat Jackson made a motion to approve the September 2, 2025 minutes. Second by Gail Ayers.
Resident Comments:
- Concern was raised about kids riding ATVs and not wearing helmets on township roads. DNCR does not have jurisdiction for ATVs on township roads.
- Building code and the building permit process.
- Who approves building permits
- There seems to be a lot of building going on in the township.
- Floodplain map and flood rules for building.
- Snowman road needs work.
- Talk to Bart.
- Deering Run needs fixed Clarence states he will fix it himself if the township does not.
Urgent Business:
Public Comment/Persons To Be Heard (3 Minutes Each):
Old Business: A portion of Route 44 in Summit Township being opened to the Cherry Springs Store for ATV/UTV usage. Email communications have been on going with Erik Brown and Robert Campolong from the state. ATV club needs to get approval from West Branch and should be the ones getting approval from the state.
New Business:
- Emporium Hardwoods road bond for Kaple Hill is good to release and return check.
- Coudersport Volunteer Fire Dept contract for 2026. Many questions about the increase in cost and how they charge millage.
- Gail and Nikki to attend township officials meeting in Coudersport November 1, 2025.
- 2008 Ford F550 Dump Truck needs to be moved from Ianson’s Farm to Watson’s to be repaired.
Financial Report: Bills were approved for payment as submitted.
Roadmaster Report:
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:20pm. Motion made by Pat Jackson. Second by Gail Ayers.
Attest: Nikki Dean, Secretary/ Treasurer
October 7, 2025
Summit Township Sewage
43 S Ayers Hill Rd, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers at 6:20 PM
Attendees: Gail Ayers, Pat Jackson, and Nikki Dean
Old Business: No Business
New Business: Received a $400 check from JKLM for a permit fee. Check# 1565 was written to Roger Bickleman for sewage enforcement fees.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm. Motion made by Pat Jackson. Second by Gail Ayers.
November 5, 2025
Summit Township
43 S Ayers Hill Rd, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers at 6:00 PM
Attendees: Gail Ayers, Pat Jackson, and Nikki Dean
Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
October 7, 2025, Monthly Meeting Minutes: Pat Jackson made a motion to approve the October 7, 2025 minutes. Second by Gail Ayers.
Resident Comments:
- Road being opened for ATVs to the Cherry Spring Store for riding season – Memorial Day to Labor Day. Nikki to email the contact information for the state to Elva.
- CVFD stopped Mike Spencer and Brian Phelps in to discuss the fire contract increase. Gail asked CVFD if they have ever been audited. Yes, Kim Mitchel did recently.
- CVFD mentioned reflective house # signs. Summit needs to do a resolution to enact the implementation of residents needing these signs. The signs can be purchased through the Coudersport Ambulance Association. A letter would have to be sent to residents letting them know they are required.
- CVFD stated a fee can be implemented for nontaxable properties within Summit Township.
Urgent Business:
Public Comment/Persons To Be Heard (3 Minutes Each):
Old Business:
New Business:
- Signed resolution for a grant that Carol Putt-Ayers applied for on behalf of Summit Townsip.
- Joe (JD) Ayers brought the new Floodplain Ordinance to go over. The last Floodplain Ordinance found was dated 1993.
- The Floodplain Ordinance was tabled until after the first of the year.
Financial Report: Bills were approved for payment as submitted.
Roadmaster Report:
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:20pm. Motion made by Pat Jackson. Second by Gail Ayers.
Attest: Nikki Dean, Secretary/ Treasurer
Summit Township Sewage
43 S Ayers Hill Rd, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers at 6:20 PM
Attendees: Gail Ayers, Pat Jackson, and Nikki Dean
Old Business: No Business
New Business: No Business
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm. Motion made by Pat Jackson. Second by Gail Ayers.
December 2, 2025
Summit Township
43 S Ayers Hill Rd, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers at 6:00 PM
Attendees: Gail Ayers, Pat Jackson, and Nikki Dean
Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
November 5, 2025, Monthly Meeting Minutes: Pat Jackson made a motion to approve the November 5, 2025 minutes. Second by Gail Ayers.
Resident Comments:
Urgent Business:
Public Comment/Persons To Be Heard (3 Minutes Each):
Old Business:
New Business:
- Discussed the need to have reflective numbers for each property so EMS can easily find addresses. A letter will need to be written to put in with the taxes to be mailed to each landowner. A resolution will need to be signed to require the landowners to purchase the reflective address number signs.
- The plowing agreement with Homer Township was signed.
- CVFD handed out a new contract at a meeting in Hebron on 12/1/25. But it’s not what was agreed upon.
- CVFD is self-dispatching to calls that they have no reason to be at. A letter was in the Enterprise about this.
- Sending Coudersport Ambulance Association $1,000.
- A motion was made by Pat Jackson to approve the 2026 budget. Second by Gail Ayers.
- A motion was made by Pat Jackson for the repair of the 2008 Ford F450 by Watson’s Body Shop.
- Darrel Jackson and Paula Mule were elected township supervisors.
- Pay the last payment for the CVFD 2025 contract.
- Splitting the Secretary/Treasurer position into 2 positions. Nikki was asked to take the Treasurer position for Homer Township and would like to split Summits dual role.
Financial Report: Bills were approved for payment as submitted.
Roadmaster Report:
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:20pm. Motion made by Pat Jackson. Second by Gail Ayers.
Attest: Nikki Dean, Secretary/ Treasurer
Summit Township Sewage
43 S Ayers Hill Rd, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers at 6:20 PM
Attendees: Gail Ayers, Pat Jackson, and Nikki Dean
Old Business: No Business
New Business: Received $400 from G Snowman N Ayers Hill Rd. Paid Roger Bickleman $225.00
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm. Motion made by Pat Jackson. Second by Gail Ayers.
December 16, 2025
Summit Township
43 S Ayers Hill Rd, Coudersport, Pa 16915
Special Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gail Ayers at 6:00 PM
Attendees: Gail Ayers, Pat Jackson, and Nikki Dean
Flag Salute/Moment of Silent Meditation
December 2, 2025, Monthly Meeting Minutes: December 2, 2025 meeting minutes were not approved. A portion accidentally got skipped. Will be up for approval at the January 5, 2026 meeting.
Resident Comments:
Urgent Business:
Public Comment/Persons To Be Heard (3 Minutes Each):
Old Business:
- Coudersport Volunteer Fire Dept contract for 2026.
- CVFD wanted Summit Township to raise the Millage to cover the astronomical fire contract fees for 2026
- CVFD threatened Allegany Township, so Allegany Township pulled out of CVFDs fire contract all together.
- Current millage is locked in for 3 years.
- A resolution is needed to amend the CVFD fire contract.
- It was discussed, asking Austin Fire Dept if they would be interested in handling all of Summit Townships fire needs.
- A motion was made by Gail Ayers to approve and sign a resolution amending the 2026 CVFD fire contract. Second by Pat Jackson.
- A motion was made by Pat Jackson to sign and send the 2026 CVFD fire contract with the amending resolution. Second by Gail Ayers.
- Splitting the dual Secretary/treasurer role into two separate positions.
- It was discussed but tabled until the reorganization meeting.
New Business:
Financial Report: Bills were approved for payment as submitted.
Roadmaster Report:
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:20pm. Motion made by Pat Jackson. Second by Gail Ayers.
Attest: Nikki Dean, Secretary/ Treasurer
Summit Township Supervisors, Potter County, PA 