Mifflin Township
Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
April 12, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith, and Roadmaster Nick Seese; Secretary Renee’ Sheddy; EMC Jake Richards; Citizens Hose Co EMS Chief Casey Lowmiller, Fire Chief Ethan Goodbrod; Evan Painton candidate for County Commissioner; Residents Donna Berry and Keith Miller.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation by Chief Lowmiller that provided information about Citizens Hose Company and request to consider providing additional financial aid for Fire and EMS services.
Evan Painton introduced himself to the Board of Supervisors and meeting attendees as candidate seeking the Republican nomination for Lycoming County Commissioner. Stated that he attended to introduce himself and observe meeting.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the March 8 meeting, seconded by Nick Seese. 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. Nick Seese seconded this motion. MCU.
Fire Company Update – In addition to presentation, quarterly report was received via email from Chief Goodbrod. An invitation for the Board of Supervisors to attend the annual banquet May 6 was also received.
EMC Report – Per Jake, fire danger is High and may go to Extreme by week’s end. No burning ban in place yet for Lycoming County.
Roadmaster’s Report – Nick Seese reviewed roads with PennDOT Municipal Services Representative Greg Dibble on April 6. Greg provided the supervisors with estimate sheets for the roads reviewed. After discussion, Ty Sheddy made the motion to put out for bid (seal coat) Chestnut Grove contingent upon inspection by Kevin Griffith to see, if necessary, Canoe Run Road from SR 973 to Tombs Run Road, municipal parking lot; Zinck Road from SR 287 to SR 287 (paving). Nick Seese seconded this motion. MCU. Bids will be reviewed at May meeting. Crack sealing needed on various roads to include Seely Run, Chestnut Grove, and Guinter Roads. Repair at base of Cline Road to be done as township project. Dirt section of Santschi Road also needs attention where pipe was installed. Also noted that wood needs to be cleaned up on various roads prior to mowing.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – Minutes from April 5 meeting were provided for the supervisors. By recommendation of the Recreation Board, Ty Sheddy made the motion to purchase a set of concrete Corn Toss boards from Doty & Sons Concrete Products for $1,275.00. Kevin Griffith seconded the motion. MCU.
Musser Development Sewage System Repair/Invoicing – Second invoice was sent 3/21/23 to remaining three residents who have not yet made payment.
Mahaffey Building Permit Violation – No update received from solicitor.
Daniel Stonerook Sewage Repair – No update received from solicitor.
Resident Letter, Zinck Road Project – Not resolved to date.
WTL Tire Drive – Township will collect tires from residents Friday May 12th from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
County Municipal Outreach Program April 20, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
New Business:
Annual West Branch COG Equipment Show May 17, 2023 Lycoming County Fairgrounds
PennDOT Winter Services Maintenance Agreement – Kevin Griffith made the motion to pursue another agreement as current agreement expires April 30, 2023, seconded by Ty Sheddy. MCU.
Wagner Hardwoods Dam Run Road Permit Request – Kevin Griffith made the motion to allow secretary to issue permit once EMA and security have been received. Nick Seese seconded this motion. MCU.
Fausey Subdivision/Comments – Supervisors questioned reserve alternate sewage area for the mobile home court. Concern will be conveyed to Lycoming County Planning.
Spring road inspection will be conducted Saturday, May 13 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items –
Donna Berry – Mowing contract, Kevin Griffith running for re-election
Keith Miller – He has scrap concrete material available for fill .
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Supervisors discussed Citizens Hose presentation.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.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
March 8, 2023
6:45 p.m. Auditors’ Presentation
7:00 p.m. Meeting Convened
At 6:45 the Mifflin Township Board of Auditors signed the 2022 Financial Report and presented it to the supervisors. There were no findings.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith; Secretary Renee’ Sheddy; EMC Jake Richards; Residents Donna Berry and Robert Paucke.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Review of Mowing Proposals 2023 Season – Three proposals were received: David Cohick $300 per visit; Dyroff’s Stump Grinding & More, LLC $360 per visit; Xscape Landscape Services $200 per visit. Ty Sheddy made the motion to accept the proposal from Xscape Landscape Services at $200 per visit, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MC.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the February 8, 2023 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 – Jake updated the supervisors on expected Friday snow storm. Secretary read letter of resignation from Jake Richards as EMC effective June 30, 2023. Ty Sheddy made the motion to accept the resignation, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MC.
Roadmaster’s Report – As Nick was unable to attend, Ty Sheddy read list of roads provided by Nick for tar and chip and fog seal. Ty Sheddy made the motion to contact Greg Dibble/Municipal Services for his input. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MC. Robert Paucke questioned use of fog seal.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – Minutes of the March 1 meeting were provided for the supervisors.
Musser Development Sewage System Repair/Invoicing – Two of the five lot owners have paid. Supervisors addressed Robert Paucke’s question of why advertising costs were not included for the invoices.
Mahaffey Building Permit Violation – Solicitor was contacted after February meeting. No further update.
Daniel Stonerook Sewage Repair – Solicitor was contacted after February meeting. No further update.
Resident Letter, Zinck Road Bridge Project – By motion of the supervisors from the February meeting, the county commissioners were contacted. They are working towards a resolution with
John Packard.
2023/2024 Costars Salt Contract – Kevin Griffith made the motion to contract for 300 tons, same as 2022. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MC.
New Business:
Summer Recreation Donation Request – Kevin Griffith made the motion to give $1,500, same as 2022. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MC. Seven children from Mifflin Township attended in 2022.
EXCO Permit Renewal – Ty Sheddy made the motion to renew the permit for use of Cline, Ridge, Joes Run and Flook Roads. Kevin Griffith seconded the motion. MC.
WTL Tire Drive May 12-13 – After discussion, it was decided to participate one day only, Friday May 12 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
River Valley Regional YMCA (JS Branch) Donation Request – Ty Sheddy made the motion to donate $500, same as 2022. Kevin Griffith seconded the motion. MC.
PennDOT District 3 is hosting a County Municipal Outreach Program April 20 from 4-6 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, Montoursville.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items:
Donna Berry – Definition of a supervisor; road conditions after Monday snow storm; replacement of auger motors; asked who is road foreman; asked if she was going to be compensated for propane used for her generator due to accident on Tombs Run Road.
Robert Paucke – Condition of roads after snow storm. Announced he is running for supervisor.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MC.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m., seconded by Kevin Griffith.
MC.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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