Mifflin Township
Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
June 11, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith, Roadmaster Howard Rainey via telephone; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Donna Berry, Michele Richards, Bob and Sue Phillips, Jon Moltz.
Confirmed that all present at the meeting could hear Howard, and that he could hear them as well.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment Agenda Items Only:
Donna Berry – In addition to truck purchase, might consider purchasing a small grader.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to accept the Minutes of the May meetings, 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, Act 13 Fund and ARPA Fund. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Fire Company Update – No report or update.
EMC Report – More rain expected for the weekend, per Jake Richards.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Howard, mowing of township right of ways is underway. Some ditch cleaning and tree removal has also been done. Grading of the dirt portion of First Fork, Lockcuff, and Santchi Roads also completed in addition to pipe replacement on Santschi. Howard met with Greg Dibble on 5/29 to look at Cline Road and Chestnut Grove Road. Greg advised to berm the roads on a regular basis as well as create a maintenance schedule for seal coating roads. Howard also noted that the new truck is done.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – Minutes from the June 4 meeting were provided for the Supervisors. As the pickleball court has been so well received, residents are asking for an additional court.
Musser Development Sewage Repair – No update.
Ordinance 1-2025 Supervisors’ Compensation Ordinance – Ty Sheddy made the motion to adopt this ordinance to increase compensation per advertised meeting, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Additional Truck Purchase – Supervisors are continuing to look for an already built truck to replace the 2005 Ford 550.
New Business:
Resignation of Suzanne Forcey, Auditor – Via email dated June 2, 2025, Suzanne informed the Supervisors that she needs to resign due to family commitments. Ty Sheddy made the motion to accept her resignation, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU. Suzanne’s years of service are much appreciated. Jake Richards suggested a certificate of appreciation be given to Suzanne from the Supervisors.
Road Project for Bid/Chestnut Grove Road – Per Howard, when he met with Greg Dibble on 5/29, Greg advised that it would be more cost effective to seal coat the entirety of Chestnut Grove Road instead of just one section. Project estimates were provided for the Supervisors. Howard Rainey made the motion to double seal coat all of Chestnut Grove Road, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU. Bids received for this project will be opened at the July 9 meeting.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items:
Donna Berry – berming of roads; again, purchase of small grader and relying on township employees to get road work done; discussing with other townships leasing of ball fields.
Jon Moltz – condition of neighbor’s property including unregistered vehicles and rats; also concern of same neighbor using equipment in the stream. Jon asked that the County and DEP be notified and that he be given contact information as well.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills and that after depleting the ARPA funding that the residual amount due to Bradco for upfitting the new truck be taken from Act 13 Funds. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m., seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Special Meeting
Municipal Building
May 17, 2025
Following Spring Road Inspection
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith, Roadmaster Howard Rainey; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; Resident Donna Berry.
Special meeting convened at 10:51 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Unfinished Business:
Spring Road Inspection – Road Issues to be Addressed
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Base of Cline Road – contact Greg Dibble to meet with Howard Rainey.
Base of Cline Road – contact Greg Dibble to meet with Howard Rainey.•First Fork Road – Area of concern to mark with cone as berm is being undermined.
First Fork Road – Area of concern to mark with cone as berm is being undermined.•Chestnut Grove Road – Tar and chip from intersection of Pine Run Road to Terrill’s
Chestnut Grove Road – Tar and chip from intersection of Pine Run Road to Terrill’s•Chestnut Grove Road – Crack sealing from George Paucke’s to intersection with Seely Run.
Chestnut Grove Road – Crack sealing from George Paucke’s to intersection with Seely Run.•Stroble Spur – Load of stone/spreader truck.
Stroble Spur – Load of stone/spreader truck.No New Business was discussed.
There was no public comment on non-agenda items.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 a.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
May 14, 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; Citizens Hose Fire Co. Chief Ethan Goodbrod; Residents Donna Berry, Carl Mitchell, Jennifer Paucke, Sue Lazorka Phillips, Bob Phillips, John Paulhamus.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Ty Sheddy stated that an executive session was held prior to this regular meeting in reference to a potential real estate transaction.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to accept the Minutes of the April 9 meeting to be amended to include presentation of a Certificate of Achievement to Thaddues Stroble for his Eagle Scout Project. Kevin Griffith seconded the 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, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Fire Company Update – Chief Ethan Goodbrod attended and presented the supervisors with a runs report. Ty Sheddy asked how many active members from Salladasburg Station 4-5 and response was 5 active members.
EMC Report – No items to report.
Roadmaster’s Report – Howard Rainey deferred to Jake Richards. Jake reported that he and Joe Chenault toured dirt roads in the township on May 7. First Fork Road and Lockcuff Road need to be graded. Santschi Road needs dressed some and crushed pipe replaced. Hensler Road only needs potholes filled. (potholes on Hensler filled on 5.8.25)
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – Recreation Board did not meet in May. Duck Derby was successful. Supervisors toured park to look at 2 trees that need to be taken care of prior to meeting.
Musser Development Sewage Repair – No update as solicitor and Jeff Brooks have not yet discussed.
Supervisors’ Compensation Draft Ordinance Review – Township solicitor approved draft copy of ordinance. Ty Sheddy made the motion to proceed with Ordinance 1-2025; Kevin Griffith seconded his motion. MCU. Adoption of proposed ordinance will be advertised for June 11 meeting.
Additional Truck Purchase – Supervisors intend to look for truck to replace the 2005 Ford 550. They are looking to purchase a truck that is already completely upfitted for road maintenance.
May 17 Spring Road Inspection beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Tire Collection – Jake Richards and John Paulhamus manned the tire collection. A total of 513 tires were collected. Thank you to Jake and John.
New Business:
Driveway Permit Extension, Mary-Louise Paucke – Ty Sheddy made the motion to approve a 6 month extension for this permit, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
James V. Brown Library’s Books Bus and Bookmobile will be visiting Mifflin Park throughout the summer on alternating weeks. Schedule will be posted at the township building, on the township website and the Park’s Facebook page.
Reminder that Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 20th.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items:
Donna Berry – Equipment expense (mower head) listed on report, sweeping of township roads, flagger training certifications.
Jennifer Paucke – Mary-Louise Paucke driveway permit, speeding concern
on Chestnut Grove Road.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Howard Rainey.
MCU.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy, Secretary
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