Mifflin Township
Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
August 13, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith, Roadmaster Howard Rainey; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; EMC Denny Buttorff, Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Donna Berry, Michele Richards, Bob and Sue Phillips.
Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Howard Rainey made the motion to accept the July 9, 2025 meeting Minutes, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve closing the ARPA account and transfer remaining interest to the General Fund. 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.
No report or update from the Fire Company was received this month.
EMC Report – Denny Buttorff stated that the update of the County Hazard Mitigation Plan is still in progress.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Howard, Russell Standard completed the double seal coat on Chestnut Grove. Fog seal to be done. Mowing is in progress in addition to berming some of the township roads.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – Minutes from the August 6 meeting were provided for the Supervisors. By recommendation from the Recreation Board, Ty Sheddy made the motion to purchase 2 EZ Diggers for the park for a cost of $3,852. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Additional Truck Purchase – Supervisors are still looking. Kevin Griffith made the motion to list the Sterling on Municibid, plow and cinder spreader included, with the clause included in the advertisement that the Supervisors may accept or reject any and all bids. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MCU.
Lycoming County is accepting liquid fuels grants applications August 8- September 12, 2025. Ty Sheddy made the motion to submit an application for the work to be done at the base of Cline Road. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to close out Pine Creek Lumber’s permit for the use of sections of Seely and Chestnut Grove Roads and to also approve a permit for the use of a section of Canoe Run Road once fees are received and video has been completed. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
PSATS Regional Form September 10th in Williamsport. Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve the Secretary to attend, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Flagger Training to be held here, Mifflin Township municipal building, Wednesday, September 24th 9:00 a.m. – noon. Registration is through PSATS.
Howard Rainey made the motion to approve hire of Abram Paulhamus, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Public Comment Non Agenda Items:
Donna Berry gave information on an equipment grant available through DCED. Application period September 1 – November 30. Grants awarded September of 2026. Non refundable $100 application fee applies.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. 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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Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
July 9, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith, Roadmaster Howard Rainey; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; EMC Denny Buttorff, Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Donna Berry, Jennifer Paucke, Michele Richards, Carl Mitchell.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Bid Opening Double Seal Coat /Chestnut Grove Road
Two bids were received for this project. Midland Asphalt submitted a bid for $110,960.80, total project cost. Bid submitted by Russell Standard in the amount $104,746.10, total project cost. Ty Sheddy made the motion to accept the bid from Russell Standard, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the June 11, 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.
No Fire Company update or report received.
EMC Report – Per Denny Buttorff, County Hazard Mitigation Plan meetings are ongoing. National Flood Insurance Program update is due to come out this calendar month. He also said that changes will be coming to the County Floodplain Ordinance to include approval from FEMA and PEMA for any development in the floodplain. Denny also noted that a new emergency shelter will need to be chosen with the closing/sale of the Salladasburg Elementary School. Deputy EMC Jake Richards completed the online survey for the Lycoming County Hazard Mitigation Plan and specifically asked what flood hazard mitigation has been done for Larry’s Creek, Mifflin Township, Salladasburg Borough, and Piatt Township. Jake also emailed Representative Joe Hamm’s office with concern about gravel bars and downed trees in Larry’s Creek left as a result of Debby in August of 2024. He has not had a response to date.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Howard, due to storms, several trees have been taken care of as well as catch basins cleaned. Noted that there are ditches to clean and berming work to be done. He also asked about scheduling flagger training for road employees.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – There was not a quorum present for July meeting, so no business transacted.
Musser Development Sewage Repair – No update; although solicitor and Jeff Brooks have discussed the issue.
Additional Truck Purchase – No update as supervisors are still looking.
New Business:
Resolution 3-2025 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan for Lycoming County –
Ty Sheddy made the motion to table a decision, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to adopt Resolution 4-2025, to amend the Act 13 Budget due to receipt of 2025 allocation in the amount of $71,218.04 to be budgeted for capital purchases. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MCU.
Act 3 of 2025 – This Act was signed by Governor Shapiro on June 27, 2025 and amends the Second Class Township Code section 1601. Ordinances passed will now be effective immediately after adoption unless a later date is stated in the ordinance.
Caseman Subdivision/Supervisors’ Comments, Non Building Waiver – The Board of Supervisors had no concerns or comments regarding the proposed subdivision. Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve, Ty Sheddy second. MCU.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items:
Donna Berry
Commented that Avis Borough may have a small grader to sell. Asked if the township has a jumping jack and asphalt saw. Noted that a hole has opened by catch basin on Canoe Run Road and may be undermining the road. Suggested that grass be cleared near catch basins so water flow is not impeded.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay the bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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