Mifflin Township
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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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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