Mifflin Township
Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
February 12, 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; Residents Michele Richards and Carl Mitchell.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment on agenda items.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the January 6, 2025 Organization and Regular Monthly meetings. Howard Rainey seconded this 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. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Fire Company Update – Chief Ethan Goodbrod emailed an over-view of 2024 along with a report for January 2025. He also provided a report listing total man hours for 2024 per activity.
EMC Report – Deputy EMC Jake Richards only commented that more rain, sleet, snow on the way.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Howard, in addition to truck repair there have been several weather events and Jake and John have been plowing and cindering.
Unfinished Business:
Musser Development Sewage Repair – Per Cathy Holler/LCWSA, the Fullers have paid in full. Only outstanding account is Stonerook. Secretary noted that none of the residents responded to neither letter reminding them to have their septic tanks pumped. Supervisors agreed to table a decision on what action to take until the March meeting.
Supervisors’ Compensation Draft Ordinance Review – Supervisors were provided with a draft copy of ordinance using the template provided by PSATS.
Windstream (Schedule Meeting) – No action taken. Article on broadband access in January 2025 Township News was referenced.
County Funded ADA Improvements Polling Places – Contract was awarded to H&P Construction. Projects will commence in the spring as weather permits.
New Business:
Pine Creek Lumber Co Permit Request – Kevin Griffith made the motion to approve issuing this permit for sections of Seely Run and Chestnut Grove Roads and to sign the Excess Maintenance Agreement. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MCU. Video inspection has been completed. Fees and security received.
Anonymous Complaint – This complaint was concerning junk accumulating on property across from Quenshukeny Road along route 973. Anonymous letter was also sent to David Hubbard, Lycoming County Zoning Administrator. David spoke with responsible individuals and asked that they remove unregistered vehicles and junk as this property is partially in the flood plain.
Additional Truck Purchase – The supervisors discussed replacing the Ford 550 as repairs are becoming more frequent as condition of truck deteriorates. All agreed that smaller truck for plowing Mifflin Manor and Hensler Road would be a good idea. Supervisors also discussed specs on loaders received from Jayson Braim/Medco Construction Equipment.
Dirt & Gravel Roads Grant Application Period Open until 3/31/2025. Supervisors do not intend to apply.
Salt Contract for 2025/2026 due March 15.
JS Summer Recreation Donation Request – Ty Sheddy made the motion to donate $1,000 to Summer Recreation and increase donation to the Jersey Shore Public Library by $500. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Tire Drive @ Wayne Township Landfill May 9-10. Township will collect May 9 only.
Mower head still in transport. As of January 14, approximately 5 weeks out.
There was no public comment on non-agenda items.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to pay the bills, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m., seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
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Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors
Organization and January Regular Monthly Meetings
Municipal Building
January 6, 2025
12:00 Noon
Present were: Ty Sheddy, Kevin Griffith, Howard Rainey, Renee’ Sheddy and Carl Mitchell.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public comment.
Howard Rainey made the motion to select Ty Sheddy as temporary chairman, Renee’ Sheddy as temporary secretary. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to nominate and elect Ty Sheddy as Chairman, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to appoint Renee’ Sheddy as Secretary and Treasurer. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to nominate and elect Kevin Griffith as Vice-Chairman, seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to appoint Howard Rainey as Roadmaster, seconded by Ty Sheddy. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to approve the following employees: Douglas Cohick, Dennis Davis, Amie Eck, Kevin Griffith, Quinton Hill, Michael Hopkins, Donald Murray, John Packard, George Paucke, Jeremiah Paucke, Mary-Louise Paucke, John Paulhamus, Howard Rainey, Ethan Rhea, Jacob Richards, Kevin Richards, Nicolas Seese, Ty Sheddy, Shaun Sholder, Earl Lee Stroble, Vince Walk. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to set the Treasurer’s Bond at $1,000,000. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the following motion: to appoint Tax Collector Janet Hillyard, Deputy Tax Collector Renee’ Sheddy; Christopher Kenyon/McCormick Law Firm as legal counsel; to appoint Jacob Richards as Vacancy Board Chairman; to appoint Dennis Buttorff as Emergency Management Coordinator, Jacob Richards as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the following motion: to appoint any available Supervisor to attend Fire Company Regionalization Meetings; to appoint Renee’ Sheddy to the Earned Income Tax Committee; to appoint Ty Sheddy as Supervisor to serve on Recreation Board; to appoint Dennis Norman as Township Engineer and to select bank depositories M&T Bank and PLGIT. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to set meeting dates for 2025 for the second Wednesday of each month convening at 7:00 p.m. beginning in February. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to use the mileage rate current with the IRS at .70 cents per mile for 2025. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to keep hourly wages the same as 2024: Secretary/Treasurer $26.50; Roadmaster and Road Foremen $18.25; Road Employees, Building Maintenance Employees $18.00. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to set the Organization Meeting rate for the Auditors at $82.50 for 2025 to compensate for auditor hourly rate increase that cannot apply to current Board. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to set current hourly rate for workshops plus mileage and expenses for the Secretary/Treasurer. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to set hourly rate of $18.50 for Tax Collector and Deputy Tax Collector, plus mileage and expenses; current hourly wage rate for employees for workshops plus mileage and expenses; Supervisors to receive current meeting rate for each road inspection. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adopt Resolution 1-2025 declaring the Supervisors’ intent to establish costs for sewage enforcement, and to hire TMSEOS LLC (Terry Meyers) as SEO; Jami Nolan and Robert Bertin as alternates. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to adopt Resolution 2-2205 approving Treasurer to pay bills due before the meeting. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to certify Howard Rainey as the voting delegate to the State Convention in Hershey May 4-7, 2025. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
Ty Sheddy made the motion to recommend to the Auditors the Supervisors’ wages as employees at $18.25 per hour. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. MCU.
January Regular Monthly meeting convened at 12:15 p.m.
There was no public comment.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes of the December 11, 2024 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.
There was not a fire company update nor EMC report.
Roadmaster’s Report – Per Howard, no issues. Few minor storms to deal with.
Unfinished Business:
Musser Development Sewage Repair – Per Cathy Holler, LCWSA, neither Stonerook or Fuller are making monthly payments. Ty Sheddy made the motion to proceed with municipal claim against properties. Howard Rainey seconded this motion. Kevin Griffith abstained from voting. MC.
Kevin Griffith made the motion to donate $500 to Lycoming County Hometown Heroes, Inc. Ty Sheddy seconded this motion. MCU.
Act 94 of 2024 – Ty Sheddy made the motion to proceed with an ordinance to increase supervisors compensation to cap of $3,145 per year. Currently $1,875 per year. Kevin Griffith seconded this motion. MCU.
New Business:
McCormick/Haldeman Subdivision – The Supervisors had no comment on the proposed subdivision that would swap an equal amount of land between the property owners.
Thresholds for Purchases and Contracts for 2025 are as follows: $12,900 or less no action required;$12,900 - $23,800 three written or telephone quotes: More than $23,900 sealed bid process
Supervisors tabled scheduling meeting with Windstream (phone/internet provider) that is applying for grant to provided high speed broadband to our area.
Secretary noted that PennDOT District 3.0 office is closed until February 2026 for facilities upgrade.
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 12:50 p.m., seconded by Howard Rainey. MCU.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee’ Sheddy
Secretary
Auditors’ Organization Meeting
The Mifflin Township Board of Auditors held their Organization meeting on January 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at the municipal building. Justine Hayes was elected as Chairman, Suzanne Forcey, Secretary. The auditors approved the supervisors’ wages as employees at $18.25 per hour. Presentation of the final financial report for 2024 will be on March 12, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. prior to the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors.
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