Mifflin Township
Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
August 9, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith; Secretary Renee’ Sheddy; Appointed EMC Denny Buttorff; Deputy EMC Jake Richards; LCWSA Director Christine Weigle; Residents Donna Berry, John Paulhamus, Bob and Carol Pryor, Michele Richards.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment Agenda Items
Donna Berry stated that she would be recording the meeting.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to accept the Minutes of the July meeting, seconded by Kevin Griffith. 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 runs report received.
EMC Report – Denny Buttorff stated that no tornadic activity was reported in our area from Monday’s storms. State College radar is currently down.
Roadmaster’s Report – Ditch cleaning and mowing on Canoe Run Road. Weather permitting Russell Standard will be applying double seal coat to section of Canoe Run Road the last week of August.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – Community Day is being planned for September 9, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Musser Development System Repair/Invoicing – No further payments received.
Daniel Stonerook Sewage Repair – Check submitted with permit application was returned. SEO Jami Nolan has contacted Mr. Stonerook several times about repair but resident is not complying. SEO advises that the township take legal action. Supervisors asked that Secretary get quote from Kremser for repair of broken pipe.
Estimate Garage Furnace Replacement – Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept Buttorff Plumbing and Heating quote to replace control board for $630 and not to replace furnaces at this time. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MC.
New Business:
Citizens Hose Letter/Request for Increased Funding Consideration – Decision tabled.
Kevin Griffith made the motion that Five-Year Winter Maintenance Agreement between Mifflin Township and PennDOT for section of First Fork Road be signed, and by Resolution 4-2023 that the Chairman be authorized to sign. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MC.
Memorandum of Understanding LCWSA – Ty Sheddy made the motion to sign the MOU between Mifflin Township and LCWSA for billing and collection of sewer fees, services and charges for specific properties with outstanding sewage costs. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MC. Ty Sheddy made the motion that payment duration be two years/ 24 months at cost of $135/month. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MC. Ty Sheddy made the motion that collection of payments be handled exclusively by LCWSA. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MC.
Employment Application Ethan Rhea – Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve hire and add Ethan Rhea to road employee list. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MC.
Resident Concern Garbage Pickup Area – Resident emailed the township with concern about garbage that is being dropped off prior to Saturday mornings at the end of 973. Animals are getting into the garbage and creating a mess. Supervisors discussed and will begin with updated signage and weed eating around signs. Secretary will get prices on new signs.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items
Donna Berry – Stated she will be posting questions by means of another avenue.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MC.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m., seconded by Ty Sheddy. MC.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
July 12, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy and Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith; Secretary Renee’ Sheddy; Denny Buttorff; Residents Donna Berry, Doug Cohick, Jake and Michele Richards, Keith Miller.
The meeting began with a moment of silence in remembrance of Robert Paucke, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment Agenda Items – Donna Berry stated that she would be recording the meeting.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the June 14 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 – No report.
Roadmaster’s Report – Kevin Griffith stated that he checked roads after touch up application of crack sealant and was pleased with work done. No date has been given for start of seal coat application. Secretary noted that two loads of road salt are ordered which will fulfill 2022-2023 contract.
Unfinished Business:
Recreation Park – Copies of the July 5 meeting Minutes were provided for the supervisors. Upon recommendation of the Recreation Board, Ty Sheddy made the motion to purchase two Spring Mates for the park Tot Lot for a total cost of $3,576.00. Kevin Griffith seconded the motion. MC.
Musser Development Sewage System Repair/Invoicing – No update.
Daniel Stonerook Sewage Repair – Sewage permit for repair has been received.
Estimate Garage Furnace Replacement – Tabled until August meeting.
New Business:
LCWSA Funding Request – Ty Sheddy made the motion to give $12,000 of Act 13 monies to LCWSA for tank rehabilitation and repair of Mifflin Manor Sewage Treatment Plant tanks. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MC. Lycoming County is assisting with funding this project as well in the amount of $31,350.
Resolution 3-2023 Act 13 Budget Amendment – Ty Sheddy made the motion to adopt Resolution 3-2023 to amend the Act 13 budget due to the receipt of Act 13 funds on June 30 in the amount of $142, 255.03 appropriating $12,000 for sewage planning with remainder to be divided between road maintenance and road construction. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MC.
Appointment Emergency Management Coordinator – Ty Sheddy made the motion to appoint Denny Buttorff as Emergency Management Coordinator with Jake Richards as Deputy. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MC.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items
Donna Berry – If supervisors would move to change Treasurer’s Report to break down employee wages. Motion not made. Treasurer answered question from June meeting regarding building maintenance wages. Building maintenance wages for May included tire drive hours for two employees. Commented on township selling tar buggy and not doing crack sealing in house. JS Borough job posting for full time employee. Maintenance contract expense on Act 13 report (crack sealing). Outside repairs expense and equipment repair hours. Also questioned office mileage.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to limit time to 3 minutes per speaker for each public comment period. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MC.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Ty Sheddy. MC.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Kevin Griffith. MC.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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