Mifflin Township
Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Special Meeting
Municipal Building
November 4, 2023
Road Inspection 8:00 a.m.; Business/Budget Meeting 10:45 a.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith; Secretary Renee’ Sheddy; Deputy EMC
Jake Richards.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
No public comment on agenda items.
There were no items of Unfinished Business to discuss.
New Business:
2024 Budget Preparation – Supervisors discussed 2024 budget for the General Fund, State Road Fund, Fire Protection Fund, Act 13 Fund and ARPA monies. Capital expenditures budgeted for 2024 include a new plow truck, wheel loader, and mower. Decided also to add surveillance camera in the meeting room.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to approve 2023 donations to the Jersey Shore Public Library in the amount of $2,000; SPCA $500; USO $500. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Wheeland Lumber Permit – Kevin Griffith made the motion to release the security and close out this permit for Dam Run Road as post use inspection showed no damages. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MCU.
Red Rock Lumber LLC – Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve this permit for use of Dam Run Road and that secretary issue permit once paperwork ,fees, and bond are received. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MCU.
There was no public comment on non- agenda items.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m., seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
October 11, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Donna Berry and Michele Richards.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment Agenda Items
Donna Berry stated that she would be video recording the meeting.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the September 13 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, Act 13 Fund, and ARPA Fund. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MC.
Fire Company Update – No report received.
EMC Report – Denny Buttorff was not able to attend, but sent email noting that Lycoming County is still in search of an Emergency management Coordinator.
Roadmaster’s Report – Seal coat project and line painting complete. Jake Griffith stated that he checked roads after last rain event.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – Board did not meet in October. Next meeting scheduled for November 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Musser Development Sewage System Repair/Invoicing – To date no payments received by LCWSA.
Daniel Stonerook Sewage Repair – Resident has been in touch with SEO to move forward with repair.
New Business:
Range Resources Permit Renewal – Kevin Griffith made the motion to renew this permit which covers Dochter, Santschi, and Dam Run Roads. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MC. All fees received and bond in place.
Fall Road Inspection and Budget Workshop scheduled for Saturday, November 4 at 8:00 a.m.
Review of MOU JSASD/Mifflin Township – Kevin Griffith made the motion to not make any changes to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Jersey Shore Area School District and Mifflin Township. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MC.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items
Donna Berry – Asked what MOU stands for; Wages for Mifflin Secretary/Treasurer compared to those in same position in other townships.
Supervisors began discussion on purchase of one new truck for the township as would be more cost effective than continuing to put money in the Sterling.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay the bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MC.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m., seconded by Ty Sheddy. MC.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
September 13, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; EMC Dennis Buttorff, Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Donna Berry, Kelly Griffith, Doug Cohick, Michele Richards, Sue Lazorka Phillips, Bob Phillips, and Bob Pryor.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment Agenda Items
Donna Berry stated that she would be video recording the meeting.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to accept the Minutes of the August 9 meeting, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MC.
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. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MC.
Fire Company Update – No report received.
EMC Report – Per Dennis Buttorff, Lycoming County is still without an Emergency Management Coordinator.
Roadmaster’s Report – Seal Coat project has been completed. Per Kevin Griffith, he checked roads from storm 9/7-9/8. Mowing is almost complete. Currently waiting on part for mower head.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – Minutes from the September 6 meeting were provided for the Supervisors. Community Day was held September 9.
Musser Development Sewage System Repair/Invoicing – LCWSA is the designated collection agency. Letters were sent to residents. To date, no payments have been received.
Daniel Stonerook Sewage Repair – Letter sent to Mr. Stonerook 8/17/23 giving 30 days to make repair. To date no permit obtained, no communication from resident. Kremser estimates repair between $2,000-$5,000. Cost is uncertain until they begin digging. Ty Sheddy made the motion to contract with Kremser for the repair if Mr. Stonerook does not respond within 30 day window. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MC.
Citizens Hose Letter/Request for Increased Funding Consideration – No action taken.
Signage Garbage Pick Up Area – Temporary signage has been in place asking residents not to drop off garbage earlier than Saturday, due to animals creating a mess. Permanent aluminum sign from Bradco “Garbage Drop Off Saturday Morning Only” for a cost of $25.20. Supervisors agreed to purchase.
New Business:
2023-2024 Salt Contract has been awarded to Cargill @ $71.19 per ton. This is a $1.74 increase per ton from last year.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items
Bob Pryor complimented Supervisors on condition of township roads.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MC.
Secretary relayed information from Comcast that they are “submitting an application to Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 ARPA Capital Projects Fund Broadband Infrastructure Program to extend broadband service to unserved locations in Mifflin Township.”
Kevin Griffith made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m., seconded by Ty Sheddy. MC.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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