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Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors approved a home-based occupation at its latest meeting.
Jose Perez, of 460 Clayton Avenue, submitted a business plan to start a bicycle repair shop out of his garage.
Perez, a professor at Pennsylvania College of Technology, said he will not sell bicycles out of the shop and will be open by appointment only. Those interested in his services can reach out through Facebook or by text. Clients will drop off the bicycles, he will fix them and then the clients will pick them up. He may have a few bicycles on his hands while he waits for parts, but everything will stay in his garage, he said.
"I still want to be able to use my garage," Perez said. "I don't want things hanging around."
The supervisors' policy on businesses operating out of a home include that it is up to the supervisors whether signage is allowed on the building, but Perez said he does not intend to have a business sign.
While most of the work will be performed inside of the garage, Perez said he might open the door in nice weather. He assured the supervisors there's "not a whole lot of noise involved."
Supervisor Richard Trowbridge said he could see how the business could evolve into e-bikes, but Perez said he will not be getting insured for e-bikes.
Supervisors Trowbridge, Virginia Eaton and Paul Nyman approved the proposal unanimously.
In other business, the supervisors unanimously approved hiring Jim Hoffman for the building code official trainee position. Hoffman will be trained by Dave Carson, who will retire at the end of 2027.
The final action of the night was the announcement of a bucket truck grant for $246,381. Tony Stopper applied for the grant when the township was unsuccessful in purchasing a used vehicle last year. The grant acceptance was approved pending the contract review by the solicitor.