Mifflin Township
Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
March 12, 2025
7:00 p.m.
At 6:45 p.m. the Mifflin Township Board of Auditors presented and signed the 2024 Financial Report and provided the supervisors with a copy. Report was approved by Municipal Statistics.
Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith, Roadmaster Howard Rainey; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; EMC Denny Bottorff, Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Michele Richards and Carl Mitchell.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the February 12, 2025 meeting, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the General Fund, State Road Fund, Fire Protection Fund, Act 13 Fund, and ARPA Fund. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Fire Company Update – Chief Ethan Goodbrod provided a report via email.
EMC Report – Denny Buttorff gave an update concerning follow up of damage caused by Hurricane Debby in August of 2024 with regards to the levy that washed out in Larry’s Creek. State Representative Joe Hamm and Denny Buttorff, along with FEMA/PEMA representatives, toured the area and met with resident Dennis McKibben who is concerned about his property along Larry’s Creek. Determination of who is responsible for rebuilding the levy and how the project will be funded are the issues right now.
Roadmaster’s Report – Howard reported that Jake and John over the past month have taken care of roads due to ice and snow, cleaned grates, and taken care of equipment.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – The supervisors were provided with Minutes from the March 5 meeting. The Recreation Board would like to host a duck derby on April 25th to include food and prizes. Ty Sheddy made the motion to approve this event, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Musser Development Sewage Repair – As residents have not responded to notice to have their septic tanks pumped, secretary will contact Jeff Brooks and SEO Terry Meyers to advise if tanks will need to be pumped prior to digging for possible repair.
Supervisors’ Compensation Draft Ordinance Review – Tabled
Salt Contract 2025/2026 – Kevin Griffith made the motion to contract for a total of 200 Tons, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Additional Truck Purchase – Quotes to be obtained from various Costars dealers.
Supervisors also discussed watching Municibid for a used loader.
Annual Tire Drive– Tires will be collected at the Mifflin Township Municipal Building one day only, May 9th from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Discussion on getting the International truck road worthy to be used to haul tires if needed. Kevin Griffith has scheduled work to be done by R&M Heavy Machinery.
New Business:
EXCO Resources Road Permit Renewal – Ty Sheddy made the motion to issue this permit once fees have been received. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU. Road inspection has been completed by Municipal Solutions.
Alternate SEO – As Bob Bertin has retired effective January 2025, Ty Sheddy made the motion to appoint Patrick McConnell as a second alternate in addition to Jami Nolan. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Lycoming County Hazard Mitigation Planning Meetings Scheduled for March 24, in-person and March 25 virtual. Denny Buttorff plans to attend.
Xscape Landscape Services 2025 Proposal – Ty Sheddy made the motion to approve the 2025 proposal with no increase from 2024. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
PennDOT is hosting a County Maintenance Municipal Outreach on April 10.
2024 Annual Chapter 94 Wasteload Management Report for the Mifflin Manor Sewage Treatment System was submitted to PA Dep by LCWSA. Technical portion of report provided for the township as well.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay the bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU
Kevin Griffith made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m., seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
February 12, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith, Roadmaster Howard Rainey; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Michele Richards and Carl Mitchell.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the January 6, 2025 Organization and Regular Monthly meetings. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the General Fund, State Road Fund, Fire Protection Fund, Act 13 Fund, and ARPA Fund. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Fire Company Update – Chief Ethan Goodbrod emailed an over-view of 2024 along with a report for January 2025. He also provided a report listing total man hours for 2024 per activity.
EMC Report – Deputy EMC Jake Richards only commented that more rain, sleet, snow on the way.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Howard, in addition to truck repair there have been several weather events and Jake and John have been plowing and cindering.
Unfinished Business:
Musser Development Sewage Repair – Per Cathy Holler/LCWSA, the Fullers have paid in full. Only outstanding account is Stonerook. Secretary noted that none of the residents responded to neither letter reminding them to have their septic tanks pumped. Supervisors agreed to table a decision on what action to take until the March meeting.
Supervisors’ Compensation Draft Ordinance Review – Supervisors were provided with a draft copy of ordinance using the template provided by PSATS.
Windstream (Schedule Meeting) – No action taken. Article on broadband access in January 2025 Township News was referenced.
County Funded ADA Improvements Polling Places – Contract was awarded to H&P Construction. Projects will commence in the spring as weather permits.
New Business:
Pine Creek Lumber Co Permit Request – Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve issuing this permit for sections of Seely Run and Chestnut Grove Roads and to sign the Excess Maintenance Agreement. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MCU. Video inspection has been completed. Fees and security received.
Anonymous Complaint – This complaint was concerning junk accumulating on property across from Quenshukeny Road along route 973. Anonymous letter was also sent to David Hubbard, Lycoming County Zoning Administrator. David spoke with responsible individuals and asked that they remove unregistered vehicles and junk as this property is partially in the flood plain.
Additional Truck Purchase – The supervisors discussed replacing the Ford 550 as repairs are becoming more frequent as condition of truck deteriorates. All agreed that smaller truck for plowing Mifflin Manor and Hensler Road would be a good idea. Supervisors also discussed specs on loaders received from Jayson Braim/Medco Construction Equipment.
Dirt & Gravel Roads Grant Application Period Open until 3/31/2025. Supervisors do not intend to apply.
Salt Contract for 2025/2026 due March 15.
JS Summer Recreation Donation Request – Ty Sheddy made the motion to donate $1,000 to Summer Recreation and increase donation to the Jersey Shore Public Library by $500. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Tire Drive @ Wayne Township Landfill May 9-10. Township will collect May 9 only.
Mower head still in transport. As of January 14, approximately 5 weeks out.
There was no public comment on non-agenda items.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay the bills, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m., seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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