Homer Township Board Regular Meeting Minutes

January 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Location: Homer Town Hall


Board Members in Attendance: Chairman Harlan Larsen, Supervisor Franklin Fitch, Jr., Supervisor Gordy Nagle, Treasurer Kim Skappel, Clerk Charlotte Roraff

Absent: None


Meeting was called to order by H. Larsen at 5:30pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.


Prior meeting minutes were read by C. Roraff. F. Fitch made a motion to accept the minutes as read. G. Nagle seconded. Vote taken, 3 in favor. Motion carried.


Meeting agenda was reviewed. G. Nagle made a motion to accept the meeting agenda. F. Fitch seconded. Vote taken, 3 in favor. Motion carried.


Public comments started. Scott Roraff, Arlene Roraff, Skip Ellings and Anna Driscoll made comments.


C. Roraff gave a brief overview of what is needed to renew the Homer Quiet Zone with the Federal Railroad Administration. Letter of reaffirmation and the required updates to the reports were reviewed by the Supervisors. G. Nagle made a motion to renew the Homer Quiet Zone. F. Fitch seconded. Vote taken, 3 in favor. Motion carried. C. Roraff will send the required copies via USPS certified mail, return receipt requested.


C. Roraff was contacted by the company hired to do demolition and debris removal from the recent structure fire in the valley. The company is inquiring if the board requires any permits or special processes for the clean up. Brief discussion was had. No concerns were expressed. C. Roraff will follow up with the company to let them know.


H. Larsen had the following to report regarding Homer Township Roads:


G. Nagle gave a brief update to follow up on the board’s decision to retain a township attorney. Attorney Troy Gilcrest agreed to help us and he’s done township work in our area before and has experience with townships with fire departments. His rate is $260.00 per hour billed out in 10 minute increments. Mr. Gilcrest can review the fire department charter, bylaws and any contracts and make a recommendation to the board on how to proceed. F. Fitch made a motion to have Attorney Troy Gilcrest review the documents and put together a recommendation. G. Nagle seconded. Vote taken, 3 in favor. Motion carried. G. Nagle will coordinate getting Mr. Gilcrest the documents he’s requested to review.


K. Skappel requested to do the Board of Audit during the February regular monthly meeting. No objections were expressed so reports will be ready for this to occur at the next meeting. C. Roraff recommended the moderator fee for the Annual Meeting be set at the next monthly meeting as well.


F. Fitch made a motion to adjourn the meeting. G. Nagle seconded. Vote taken, 3 in favor. Meeting adjourned at 5:57pm.


Respectfully Submitted,

Charlotte Roraff

Homer Township Clerk