Barb Davis

The meeting included appointing a chairman and a new supervisor to fill a vacancy, as well as a moment of silence for a deceased supervisor. Discussions covered school taxes, road maintenance including pothole repairs and refilling the cinder shed, and updates to the Hazard Mitigation plan. New business involved scheduling asphalt treatment for roads, purchasing a cell phone for the office, discussing permit officer supplies, and exploring digital zoning paperwork. The township also decided to seek assistance from a solicitor for waterway recovery efforts. Old business addressed the RKK SR 284 Blacks Creek Municipal Officials Response Form and a donation for flood clean-up assistance. The session also included a general public comment session regarding zoning and permitting, and the payment of bills.

The meeting addressed zoning permits, road maintenance, and pipe issues on Greco Road. ATV sign replacements were discussed, and the township decided to reimburse Gary Fogel for sign pick-up expenses. Discussions covered the Hazard Mitigation Plan and the development of an emergency plan for English Center, including a warning system. Information on FEMA federal funds and the Lycoming County 2025 Liquid Fuels Grant was shared. The Drier Law Office is preparing a report on flooding issues affecting Little Pine Creek, and the DCED Grant paperwork is ongoing. There were questions regarding speed limits on Wilson Hill Road and updates on the DCED grant for Little Pine Creek cleanup. The payment of bills from various funds was approved.

The meeting addressed various topics, including zoning permits, winter road cinders, and a request from the PA Game Commission for consistent ATV signage. There was discussion regarding relocating an END ATV SIGN on T-776 English Run Rd for safety. The Hazard Mitigation Plan is still in progress. Annual equipment maintenance will be scheduled, and a new copier will be purchased for the office. The Mid-Penn Engineering Report on the Grant Project Little Pine Creek is in its final phase. Drier Law Office is drafting correspondence to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with the ECCA collecting feedback from residents. Updates were provided on the Westphal stabilization project Lick Run. Information was shared about the new ECCA Facebook page, and questions were raised about the upcoming election and a potential review from PennDOT to open a section of Little Pine Creek Road. Bills were approved for payment.

The meeting addressed issues with ATV usage on State Game Lands and State Forest Lands, focusing on inadequate township signage and the need for improved traffic control devices. The township will order new signage and update its webpage to remind users about ATV restrictions. Other topics included truck inspections, stone mixing for winter, SAM.gov renewal issues, and an invitation to a retirement party. Discussions also covered flood recovery efforts, the removal of debris from Tropical Storm Debby, and the township's decision not to adopt the Regional Solid Waste Plan. Public comments were heard regarding property work permits and road maintenance.

The meeting included discussions on road maintenance, including repairs to the Red GMC truck bed and potential tire purchases for the Ford Truck, as well as a motion to repair the grader cylinder. New business involved reviewing the PEMA DAP-2 Public Assistance Grant Program Agreement documents, discussing the Penn Core Consulting/Ely Sewage Facilities site, and requesting additional information on the Lycoming County Planning Commission / Ely Land Development. The supervisors also considered rejoining the PSATS Association for 2025. Old business covered the Larson Design Group monthly status schedule and ongoing public waterways review. The public commented on road conditions, and the payment of bills was approved.