Buffalo Township

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of the January 2026 Financial Report for the General, State, and Equipment Funds, and the approval of expenses for the Zoning Administrator and Planning Administrator reports for January 2026. Old business addressed included keeping building cleaning in-house, reverting employee pay from bi-weekly to weekly, and the status update on the New Equipment (Road Master) order. An agenda amendment allowed for a resolution to reappoint Tammy Wagner as the CK COG member at large. New business covered extending Rail Trail maintenance to include segments in West Buffalo and East Buffalo Townships, signing the Component 1 Sewer Module for the Shirk property, reviewing the role of the Planning Commission, discussing 2026 road projects including applying for a Low Volume Grant for Strickler Road, and entering into the 2026-2027 Salt Contract. The supervisors also discussed Zoning Hearing Fees and building access keys for office staff. An amendment added authorization to remove a structure from the Clair Weaver property pending financial security.

The meeting addressed several key administrative and operational items. The Supervisors approved the December 2025 Financial Report for the General Fund, State Fund, and Equipment Fund accounts. They authorized the Secretary/Treasurer to pay January expenses on a weekly or bi-weekly basis with Supervisor approval. Reports for the Zoning Administrator and Planning Administrator for December 2025 were approved, including payment for associated bills. Under new business, the Supervisors approved several employee wage adjustments effective January 1, 2026, authorized payment for job-related trainings and conventions upon Supervisor approval, and established a case-by-case review process for mailbox damage claims. Additionally, they approved the purchase of new equipment, including a flail attachment and a plow/spreader system, to be paid from the Liquid Fuels Account. A motion was passed to immediately remove the sick time redistribution policy upon termination or retirement. Finally, the Supervisors authorized the preparation and signing of Land Development Agreements for Kevin Gardner, DTA, and Logan Stoltzfus.

The meeting commenced with the Reorganization/Election of Officers for 2026, resulting in the unanimous re-election of Doug Hovey as Chairman, John Zechman as Vice Chairman, and John David Martin as Signature Secretary. The commission discussed various subdivision and land development projects, monitoring several for stormwater improvements. Extensions were granted for multiple projects including the Logan D. & Janae R. Stoltzfus Land Development, Kevin Gardner Garage LDP Land Development, Diversified Treatment Alternative (DTA) Land Development, and the Stylianos Nikolau Xagorarakis East/West Commercial Land Development. Conditional approval was granted for the Kenneth H. & Linda S. Rishel Add-on Subdivision, pending signatures, and for the Mifflinburg Area School District Stadium Renovation, pending guarantee and agreement reviews. Old Business included a report on the Rail Trail Authority's plans. New Business involved discussions on replacing a former member and confirming that the Planning Commission serves as an approval body rather than purely advisory, with members confirming comfort with this responsibility.

The Re-organizational meeting involved the appointment of several key township positions, including the Temporary Chairman, Chairman (Wayne Walker), Vice-Chairman (Mark Wehr), Secretary/Treasurer (Tammy Wagner), Assistant Secretary (Justin Gessner), Solicitor (Peter Matson and Jason Brudecki), and various officers and board members for planning, zoning, sewage enforcement, and pension administration. The Supervisors also approved the meeting and work session dates for 2026 for the Supervisors and the Planning Commission. Furthermore, authority was granted to the Road Master and the Secretary Treasurer to spend up to $2,500.00 for emergent purchases or repairs. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn the Re-organizational Meeting and enter into the Supervisor Monthly Meeting.

Key discussions and actions during the Work Session meeting included the unanimous approval of the 2026 General Fund and State (Liquid Fuel's) Budget. The Supervisors also unanimously approved the 2026 Liability and Worker's Comp Policy from Selective Insurance, pending an adjustment to the Collision Coverage. Tax millage rates for 2026 were established, keeping the Township General, Fire Protection, and Fire Hydrant rates the same as the previous year. During public comment, a resident complimented the Board's transparency and inquired about the scope of power regarding plan approvals for Sub Division and Land Development falling to the Supervisors versus the Planning Commission, and requested confirmation that Boards and Committees are covered under the Liability Insurance's Errors and Omissions clause.