Mifflin Township
Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
November 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith, Roadmaster Howard Rainey; Secretary Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; EMC William Buttorff, Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Donna Berry, Michele Richards, Carl Mitchell.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment Agenda Items:
Donna Berry asked Supervisors to consider higher rate of pay for road employees who work the most consistently.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the October 9 and November 9, 2024 meetings, 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.
EMC Report – Denny Buttorff relayed that there are some changes in required FEMA reporting. Also reported that there are changes being made to the Lycoming County Flood map.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Howard, Jake and John have been preparing trucks and equipment for winter. Tree was removed on Flook Road. Fall Road Inspection was completed on November 9 with only minor issues found.
Unfinished Business:
Musser Development - No update.
New Business:
Kevin Griffith made the motion to adopt Resolution 8-2024 to increase service fees charged by the Tax Collector ($10 Tax Certifications, $30 Returned Checks). Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MCU.
New Earned Income Tax Collection Agency- At their October 10, 2024 meeting, the Lycoming County Tax Collection Committee appointed Keystone Collections Group as tax collection agency for the Lycoming County Earned Income Tax. The Municipal and School Earned Income Tax Office will continue to collect EIT through the fourth quarter of 2024 and will process final returns in the spring of 2025.
Real Estate Tax Refund – Kevin Griffith made the motion to refund Sharon Welshans $22.40 in municipal taxes as assessed value of property changed due to August 9 flooding. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
2025 Draft Budget – Ty Sheddy made the motion to approve the draft copy of the 2025 Budget for all funds. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU. Final Budget to be adopted at the December 11, 2024 Regular Monthly Meeting.
Employment Application Bob Phillips – Tabled. Application not yet received.
Donation to Troops – Tabled till December meeting.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items:
Donna Berry – Asked if amount paid to Charles Construction included both paving of Dochter Road and the pickleball court surface .
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Kevin Griffith. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:25, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Special Meeting
Municipal Building
November 9, 2024
8:00 a.m.
Special Meeting convened at 10:30 a.m. following the 8:00 a.m. Fall Road Inspection.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Griffith, Roadmaster Howard Rainey; Secretary/ Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Donna Berry and Michele Richards.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
There were no Unfinished Business items on agenda.
New Business:
2025 Budget Preparation – Supervisors discussed 2025 budget for the General Fund, State Road Fund, Fire Protection Fund, and Act 13 Fund. Monies were budgeted in Act 13 Budget for capital expenditures.
School Bus Sign Ahead sign request – Windecker Enterprises, contracted bus company for the JSASD, has requested 2 signs be placed on Ridge Road on the existing Watch Children signs, and an additional sign to be installed at 12201 W Rte 973 HWY, JS. A letter to request installation of sign on SR 973 has been sent to PennDOT. Supervisors agreed to order a total of 4 signs as a replacement might be needed near Hensler Road on SR 973.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to keep the 2024 annual donations to the Jersey Shore Public Library ($2,000) and SPCA ($500) the same as 2023. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MCU.
Supervisors and meeting attendees discussed pros and cons of creating a Mifflin Township Community Facebook page. This agenda item was tabled.
Public Comment Non-Agenda Items:
Donna Berry asked status of mower head.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m. seconded by Kevin Griffith.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
October 9, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Present were Supervisors, Chairman, Ty Sheddy and Roadmaster Howard Rainey; Secretary/Treasurer Renee’ Sheddy; EMC Denny Buttorff, Deputy EMC Jake Richards; Residents Donna Berry, Carl Mitchell, Michele Richards, Bob Phillips and Sue Lazorka-Phillips.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Howard Rainey made the motion to accept the Minutes of the September 11, 2024 meeting, seconded by Ty Sheddy. MC.
Howard Rainey 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. A copy of the 2023 Audit Report for Citizens Hose was received.
EMC Report – Denny Buttorff attended quarterly meeting for Lycoming County Emergency Management. DEP needs to address stream bank issues. Some inconsistency with forms to be used when doing damage assessments from August 9 flooding.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Howard, sign was put up at Lockcuff Road and potholes filled on Cline Road by Jake and John. Call from Lori Lockcuff returned for road maintenance needed on Lockcuff Road.
Unfinished Business:
Daniel Stonerook Sewage Repair – Per Nate Kremser repair is finished.
Musser Development Sewage Repair – Jeff Brooks is in contact with township solicitor. No estimate received yet.
Recreation Board/Park – Supervisors received draft copies of the October Recreation Board Meeting Minutes. Upon recommendation by the Recreation Board, Ty Sheddy made the motion to allow bench to be placed in the park (near ball field) in memory of Robert and Viola Paucke. Bench style to be approved by supervisors. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MC.
New Business:
Ty Sheddy made the motion to approve renewal of Range Resources’ road permit, seconded by Howard Rainey. MC.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to approve renewal of EQT’s road permit, seconded by Howard Rainey. MC.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to close out Red Rock Lumber’s permit for use of Dam Run Road as post use inspection showed no damages. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MC. Jake Richards noted that fog lines have been painted on Dam Run Road.
Fall Road Inspection and Budget Meeting to be set for Saturday, November 9 beginning at 8:00 a.m.; contingent upon Kevin Griffith’s availability.
Secretary shared announcement of Lycoming County 2025 Liquid Fuels Grant with $150,000 available for liquid fuels eligible projects. This replaces disbursement of County Liquid Fuels to municipalities.
There was no public comment on non-agenda items.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay bills, seconded by Howard Rainey. MC.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m., seconded by Howard Rainey. MC.
Respectively submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
