Otto Township Supervisor’s Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2026
The Otto Township Supervisor’s meeting was held on September 9, 2026, at The Otto Township Office Building. Board members present were Supervisors Gerard Rettger, Dennis Mong, Christopher Kaluza, and Secretary Jeannine Drummond. Visitors in attendance include Tina Crandell, Bill Cochran, and Colleen Ross.
Christopher Kaluza called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Visitors were welcomed.
Collen Ross spoke and addressed that the agenda addition for Steve Kerr’s drainage issues was not added to the website agenda after the meeting last month.
Supervisors went to an Executive Session for Police Personnel Issues. After returning Gerard made a motion to appoint Officer John Cradduck to Chief of Police with an hourly pay rate of $23.00. Christopher 2nd AIF.
August meeting minutes were reviewed. Christopher motioned to accept, Gerard 2nd AIF
The treasurer’s report, bills and bank statements were reviewed. Motion Gerard, Christopher 2nd AIF.
Police Report: John Cradduck gave an update. John was cleared to return to work on August 23rd. John has been working with Greg Smith getting him trained. All 3 part-time officers9John, Greg and Cameron Magee) are signed up and taking the SRO classes through IUP to work at the school.
Park Report- None
Road Work Report-Christopher read a road workers report. Christopher also updated on some projects that he has been working on. He met with PennDOT about the water issues on Main Street and PennDOT is working on a solution.
School bus turnaround on Fullerton needs more gravel and then will be completed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Updates Kansas Branch Project-Christopher read a report.
Clark Street Bridge- Nothing new
Updates to Police Dept computers and technology-Bucket of 10 hours has been used up. Christopher motioned to pay Nate Rodgers $100.00 an hour that will be billed as used, Dennis 2nd AIF.
NEW BUSINESS:
PennDOT Multimodal grant open September 14, 2026, and closes October 30, 2026. Gerard motioned to apply for the 2nd phase of the School Street Road replacement project, Dennis 2nd AIF.
LSA Grant opens 9/1/2026 and closes 11/30/2026. The Supervisors discussed possibly applying for a new F350 truck. This will be discussed further at October meeting.
The F250 has been broken down since July with a recall issue that currently has no solution to fix it. Christopher presented a quote to purchase a new 2026 F350. The price after trading in the F250 and a Co-star discount is $33,780.00. Gerard motioned to purchase contingent on PennDOT approval to use Liquid fuel State Funds, Christopher 2nd AIF.
The Mack garbage truck has several mechanical issues. Christopher is currently looking at options for replacement.
Trick or Treat in Otto Township is set for October 31, 2026, from 6-7:30pm. Trunk or Treat will also be held at the Otto Firehall from 6-8pm that night. With an ATV Parade that will go through Rixford and Duke Center beginning at 5.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Also reviewed was correspondence for The McKean County Twp. Officials Fall Convention. Gerard will attend and Christopher will also attend.
Gerard motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 pm. Christopher 2nd AIF.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeannine E. Drummond