The Ceres Township meeting of Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with 2 supervisors, eight residents, and secretary in attendance. The May 6^th minutes were read and approved.

Sluice pipe was received from Core Main and gravel received at bid price from IA. Paradise Energy Solutions has submitted application to put in solar farm on Bells Run. Decision was made to have Dave Kohler rebuild plow. Complaint was issued regarding the guardrail on Barbertown Road and the guard rail has been shortened. Quote for developing website for the Township was given from SDL. Supervisors voted not to have website done by SDL due to cost. Other options will be considered. Approved purchase of new computer as old one will not function properly with Windows 11 update. Solar Ordinance was reviewed and will be advertised.

The Township has need of Help for the Summer. Anyone holding a driver’s license who is interested in helping should contact the Township at 814-697-6948 or stop by any Tuesday, Thursday, Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution was approved. Roadmaster Supervisor reported that the Barden Brook Project has been scheduled by GOH for the last week in June and the first week in July. Grading of dirt roads is being done. A couple sluices will be replaced and cleaning of ditches is being accomplished.

Deb Nolan and persons in charge of the cemetery presented concern regarding the upkeep of Ceres Cemetary. It was stated there are no more plots to sell. Therefore, no revenue to maintain it. Persons volunteering care for the cemetery are physically unable to do maintenance any longer. Martin Causer will be contacted as well as Veterans Association and issue will be revisited at next meeting.

5 Roads remain bonded in the Township by RAM and Potter Lumber. Bills for the month were reviewed and approved.  The next Ceres Township meeting will be held on July 1, 2025 at the Ceres Township Building, 12 Barbertown Road.

Submitted by Brenda Moyer, Secretary