A meeting of the Dorrance Twp. Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00
PM. The meeting was opened by Mr. Buchanan with the Pledge of Allegiance. Also present were Mr.
Martinchek, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Bukowski, Mr. Giza, and Atty. Hanlon.
Mr. Buchanan announced the meeting was being recorded.
Reorganization for 2026.
Mr. Buchanan asked for a nomination for Chairman, Mr. Giza, seconded by Mr. Gallagher made a
motion to nominate Kirk Buchanan. All voted aye. Mr. Buchanan asked for a nomination for Vice
President, Mr. Giza, seconded by Mr. Gallagher made a motion to nominate Tom Bukowski. All voted
aye. Mr. Buchanan asked for a nomination for Secretary. Mr. Martinchek made a motion seconded by
Mr. Gallagher to nominate Mr. Giza. All voted aye.
Mr. Gallagher made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bukowski to accept the minutes of the previous
meeting. All voted aye.
Old Business: None
New Business: Marconi Minor Reverse Subdivision. Dennis Evans Jr. of Baer and Evans, Registered
Surveyors stated they wanted to take approximately half-acre from the Gentilesco property and add to
the Marconi property because of the sheds and half of the garage that was on Gentilesco property.
This is preexisting and is a non-confirming lot. Mr. Buchanan stated he was concerned because it was
right on the boarder of the zoning districts. Dennis Evans Jr. confirmed it would all remain in B2 zoning
district. Attorney Hanlon stated that in the future, should someone want to do anything with the land
we could have it go before a zoning board. Mr. Buchanan didn’t see how that would be appropriate.
Mr. Gallagher stated that anything done with the and moving forward would have to g o before the
Zoning Board. Mr. Buchanan stated a note could be put on the plan stating that no constructions
improvements can be done without zoning approval. County Comments suggested the setback lines
should be shown on the plan, along with the Engineers comment letter was attached. Mr. Buchanan
made a motion for conditional approval that no development is going to be done with this plan. Dennis
Evans Jr. will note changes and bring for supervisors’ approval.
Ronald Piccolotti – Sketch Plan: Josh Harenza presented a Sketch Plan for a Major Subdivision, Rock Oak
Acres off of Sunset Road. Ronald Piccolotti will create 20 total lots, all which have been perced, except
for lot 14. Mr. Piccolotti will hold this to be transferred with existing land. Lot #20 will be sold as a
hunting property. No roads need to be created. Mr. Buchanan stated he had no comments on this. Mr.
Gallagher agreed. Mr. Harenza stated he will bring the official plan back to the planning commission in
about 6 months.
Mr. Martinchek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gallagher to adjourn at 7:38pm. All voted aye.

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The regular monthly meeting of the Dorrance Twp. Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, February
9, 2026, at 7pm. Present were Mr. Zane, Mr. Wengrzynek, Mr. Gallagher. Attorney Logsdon was absent.
Mr. Zane opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and announced the meeting was being
recorded.
Mr. Zane asked if there were any public comments on agenda items only to be voted upon by the
Supervisors at this meeting. There were none.
Mr. Zane made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wengrzynek to accept the minutes of last month’s regular
meeting. All voted aye. Mr. Wengrzynek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Zane to accept the cash
report. All voted aye. Mr. Gallagher made a motion, seconded by Mr. Zane to pay all bills as presented.
All voted aye.
The zoning report was read. The planning commission report was read.
The Roadmaster report is on file. The Ambulance Report was read. The Fire Co. report was not received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The next monthly meeting will be held Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 pm.
On Monday January 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., an executive session was held to discuss pending legal action
filed against Dorrance Township.
CORRESPONDENCE: A letter was received from Mountain Top Area Little League requesting use of the
fields for the upcoming season from March through October 2026. As in previous years we will
cooperate with other groups who are also using the fields. Attached is a copy of our liability insurance
policy. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us make this year another successful season for our
area children. Mr. Gallagher made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wengrzynek to approve the little league
use of the fields for the 2026 season. All voted aye.
A letter was received from Dorrance Twp. Vol Fire Dept advising that the $20,000 donation in 2025 was
used for debt reduction, building and vehicle maintenance and personnel training, Thank you for your
generous donation. A letter was received from the Dorrance Twp Vol Fire Dept asking for approval to
attend non-emergency events and activities. The list is for all units; fire trucks, rescue vehicles,
ambulance unit and the personnel to man them. We also ask you to grant permission to our Fire Chief
or Assistants to authorize our attendance at these and other functions that might arise. Thank you for
considering our request. 2026 Officers are Brent Jacob, President, James Rowlands, VP, Valerie Zane
Fire Dept. Treasurer, Carol Jean Davis, Fireman’s Relief Treasurer, Joan Rinehimer secretary and Fire
Chief, Jeff Kotarsky. Mr. Wengrzynek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gallagher to approve non-
emergency events and allow the Fire Chief or Assistant Chief to authorize attendance at other functions
that may arise. All voted aye.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Gallagher made a motion, seconded by Mr. Zane to approve the Marconi Minor
Reverse Subdivision. All voted aye.

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PUBLIC COMMENT: By Citizens and Taxpayers of Dorrance, on matters not appearing on this agenda,
the Supervisors will be available after the meeting to address questions and concerns by Citizens and
Taxpayers.
Dan Eustice asked if we had a court date hearing yet. Mr. Zane replied that the only date we have right
now is for the ZHB, for March 30, 2026.
Motion to adjourn by Mr. Wengrzynek, seconded by Mr. Zane. All voted aye. Meeting adjourned at
7:04 pm.