Mifflin Township
Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
August 12, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy and Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; Deputy EMC Jake Richards; resident Michele Richards.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the July 15, 2026 meeting, seconded by Ty Sheddy. MC.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the General Fund, State Road Fund, Fire Protection Fund and Act 13 Fund. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MC.
There was neither a Fire Company Update, nor EMC Report.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Jake Richards, all berm/ drainage work on Cline and Ridge Roads has been completed. New catch basin was installed near the base of Cline Road. After Monday’s storm Jake and Abram checked township roads for downed trees. Only tree found was Seely Run Road. Renee’ noted that salt contract price for 2026/2027 is $85.49/ton. Ty asked that Kevin Griffith look at latches on tailgate of Ford 600.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Board – Supervisors were provided with August 5 meeting Minutes. New roof was put on large pavilion today.
JS Summer Recreation is requesting that they use Mifflin Township Park for a car show next year to raise money for the Summer Recreation program. Supervisors decided to pass this on to the Recreation Board for their input. Supervisors do not have an issue with it.
Salladasburg Elementary Subdivision – Maintenance Agreement Technical Deficiency – An extension request was granted from DEP until September 18.
New Business:
The IRS increased the business mileage rate from .725 cents per mile to .76 cents per mile effective July 1, 2026. Kevin Griffith made the motion to set the rate at .76 cents per mile, seconded by Ty Sheddy. MC.
Williams Permit Close Out – Post use inspection of 1.25 mile section of Canoe Run Road showed no damages. Kevin Griffith made the motion to close out this permit, seconded by Ty Sheddy. MC.
Advertisement for Sale of Truck(s) was tabled.
Jake Richards asked reason for tabling. Due to repair still needed to be done.
Secretary relayed request from Mifflin Manor resident for township to provide hauling away of debris from storm from their yard. Supervisors not in favor. Also, resident on Joes Run Road has concern about tree across the road from her residence.
County Liquid Fuels Grant Program is accepting applications until September 4, 2026. Supervisors discussed applying for funds to daylight Hensler and section of Seely Roads. Secretary will get a quote.
There was no public comment on non- agenda items.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MC.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m., seconded by Kevin Griffith. MC.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
July 15, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith, Roadmaster Howard Rainey; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; EMC Dennis Buttorff, Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Michele Richards, Steve Flook, Joe Chenault.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Sealed bids were opened for paving of Cline Road. Bids received: Charles Construction Co $57,011.00; Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. $61,730.05; Big Rock Paving LLC $77,956.92. Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the bid from Charles Construction Co, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Howard Rainey made the motion to accept the Minutes of the June 10 meeting, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the General Fund, State Road Fund, Fire Protection Fund, and Act 13 Fund. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Fire Company Update – No written report; however, Denny Buttorff provided number of incidents in Mifflin Township.
EMC Report – Per Denny, he attended three-hour training with County Emergency Management and met new director of the Department of Public Safety, Forest Rothchild.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Howard, first round of mowing is nearly complete. Trees were cut at the end of Cline Road and some wood debris on various roads cleaned up.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – No July meeting.
Pavilion Roof Quotes – Two quotes were received. S&L Builders provided a quote in the amount of $2,950.00. John Shirk Contracting provided a quote of $2,500.00. Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept quote from John Shirk, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Cline Road Maintenance – Joe Chenault provided a project estimate of $9,800 for labor and equipment. Ty Sheddy made the motion to contract Joe Chenault seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU. This work will address drainage issues prior to paving.
Salladasburg Elementary Subdivision – Maintenance Agreement – No update.
New Business:
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adopt Resolution 5-2026 to adopt the Lycoming County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adopt Resolution 6-2026 to amend the 2026 Act 13 Budget as $111,026.24 in Act 13 monies was received. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU. Supervisors added amount to capital purchases.
Kanouff Driveway Permit – Ty Sheddy made the motion to approve this occasional use driveway, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Letter was received from the Lycoming County Planning Commission stating that on June 18th the Board of Commissioners passed a resolution that gives the County up to 180 days to update the current Lycoming County Zoning Ordinance to address Data Center development.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items –
Joe Chenualt relayed to the supervisors that he did contact State Police in regards to safety concern about ATV’s, golf carts, and e-bikes on Chestnut Grove Road. He was told to contact his township.
Secretary relayed residents’ concerns with speeding and not stopping at Ridge, Cline Road intersection. Additional complaint about trees being drug by ATV on Zinck Road and leaving debris.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45p.m., seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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