Mifflin Township
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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Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
April 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 Bottorff, Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Donna Berry, Michele Richards, Bob and Sue Phillips, Carl Mitchell.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
The Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors presented Thaddeus Stroble with a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of his completed Eagle Scout Project.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the March 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 – No report received. Invitation to May 3 Annual Dinner was extended to Supervisors and their guests.
EMC Report – Per Denny Bottorff, first of planning sessions for updating Lycoming County Hazard Mitigation Plan have been completed. Update HMP to be completed in 2026. Also noted that discussions are ongoing between FEMA and DEP in regards to repairs from Hurricane Debby.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Howard, tractor with new mower head installed to be delivered tomorrow, April 10th.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – Supervisors were provided with a copy of the April 2 meeting Minutes. The Duck Derby is still scheduled for April 25 beginning at 6:00 p.m. A load of ball field mix was purchased for the softball field.
Musser Development Sewage Repair – Both SEO Terry Meyers and Engineer Jeff Brooks agreed that tanks should be pumped prior to repair. Currently waiting on advisement from township solicitor before proceeding with repair options.
Supervisors’ Compensation Draft Ordinance Review – Supervisors agreed on draft copy of ordinance for monthly compensation of $224.64 based on 14 meetings per year. Secretary will forward to the solicitor for review.
Additional Truck Purchase – Secretary contacted three Costars vendors for quotes. Only one from Sunbury Motors received so far.
Annual Tire Drive May 9, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the municipal building.
New Business:
River Valley Regional YMCA Donation Request – Kevin Griffith made the motion to donate $500, same as 2024, seconded by Ty Sheddy. MCU.
Steve Flook Employment Application – Ty Sheddy made the motion to approve hire, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Cottage Ministries Fishing Derby Donation Request – Howard Rainey made the motion to donate $500, same as 2024, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Wayne Township Landfill will be sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on July 26th from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at the Wayne Township Recycling Center.
Supervisors will be conducting the Spring Road Inspection May 17, 2025 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the township building.
Lycoming County is conducting a broadband survey that can be completed online. Paper copies are also available through the township office and local libraries.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items:
Bob Phillips asked about who is responsible for berm repair on a township road. Supervisors will meet with him while conducting the Spring Road Inspection.
Earl Lee Stroble asked about repairs needed at the base of Cline Road.
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 Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
