Kaelyn Koser

The organizational and regular meetings addressed procedural matters, including the appointment of a temporary chairman and the subsequent appointment of Chris Ebner as Chairman and Brandie Green as Secretary. Discussions centered on setting wages for Supervisors acting as temporary general workers for 2025 at a rate of $16.13 per hour and a discussion regarding alignment of regular employee job titles. A significant portion of the meeting involved deliberation on a newly created position, General Admin Assistant. The auditors discussed the scope of duties, which included writing grants, file organization, and budget preparation. Following a detailed discussion on desired compensation, the auditors passed a motion to set the salary for the General Admin Assistant position not to exceed 1,000 hours in 2025 at a rate of $25 per hour.

The meeting included receiving and accepting reports from the Public Works Director and the Code Inspections department for November 2025. The Supervisors approved the check detail report and authorized bill payments. Decisions were made to donate $500 to the Muncy Public Library and $1000 to the Muncy Jr./Sr. High School for the TRIBE incentive program. The board approved a quote for new blinds for the meeting room and office. A draft policy for live streaming meetings was approved, setting retention at 60 days and recording on YouTube with associated equipment costs. Resolutions were approved for Record Retention (25-230) and the adoption of the 2026 budget and associated Tax Rate Resolution (25-232), confirming no tax rate increase for 2026. Andrew Gallup was approved retroactively as a Full-Time Public Works employee, effective December 2, 2025. The board also approved a quote for Williamsport Mirror and Glass Window repair, requiring the front window to be double-pained. Finally, the Data Center Ordinance 25-57 was approved. Discussions were held regarding the codification update, the Tyler Road update, a Complaint/Praise Form policy, the Clear View Asset Protection camera proposal, and the Chippewa Road Sewer Proposal, including questions about a related LSA grant application.

The meeting agenda was primarily focused on organizational matters, including the appointment of temporary officers, confirmation of permanent positions such as Chairman and Vice Chairman, and the appointment or retention of various roles including Secretary/Treasurer, Zoning/Codes Officer, Public Works Director and Foreman, EMA coordinator, Solicitor, Township Engineer(s), and representatives to various boards and committees. Key actions included setting salaries, benefit packages, clothing allowance, mileage rate (IRS Rate of 72.5 cents per mile), and approving the 2026 meeting schedule. The agenda also slated an executive session to discuss personnel and included updates on ongoing Old Business items such as codification, road agreements, and security cameras, as well as the introduction of a New Business item regarding a Record Retention Resolution.

Key discussions included a codes report for October 2025, noting a miscommunication regarding an Electrify America permit. Old business covered the Bollinger Solar Farm, where review comments were received, but final confirmation on securing financial security and submitting revised plans remain outstanding, leading to tabling the item. The Wilson Subdivision was also tabled pending receipt of an outstanding DEP exemption letter. For the Penn Roaring Creek Solar project, comments from Vassallo and the County were received, and a 60-Day Extension request was noted; proceeding requires satisfying conditions regarding emergency response training and plans. In new business, the Goodenow Subdivision conditionally approved plans pending the addition of a stormwater note and subsequent restamping. The commission recommended the adoption of the Data Center Ordinance Draft to the Supervisors after discussing placement districts and passive energy use. Finally, the board accepted the resignation of Alexis Newcomer and discussed methods for advertising the vacancy, followed by public comment concerning coverage area percentages for a property at 304 Carpenter Street.

The Supervisors Regular Meeting included receiving and accepting various reports, such as the October Public Works Director Report and the October Code Inspections Report. Key discussions involved tabling items related to Codification, the Tyler Road update, and guidance on a Complaint/Praise Form pending input from the Solicitor. Decisions were made regarding the purchase of new panel blinds for the meeting room, advancing with a quote from Oaks Construction for a specific project contingent on material specification updates, and approving the Sheetz Stormwater Exemption Request. The board approved boot camp training dates for Supervisor Fry II and voted to advertise the proposed 2026 budget, with one supervisor opposed. Approval was also granted for the Muncy Creek Lime Bluff Solar Decommissioning Agreement pending engineer verification. Further discussion concerned the Chippewa Sewer Extension Project, with the board agreeing to support the WBRA grant application by sending a letter of support. The board moved to send the Data Center Ordinance draft to the Planning Commissions and advertise for a hearing. Additionally, resolutions were approved concerning the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Board, and several residents were appointed to terms on this board. A Record Retention Policy Resolution was accepted, and the Solicitor was authorized to explore options for live streaming meetings before any purchasing decision. The board approved the hiring of a full-time and a part-time Public Works Employee, both with one opposition vote. During public comment, inquiries were made regarding sewer hookup fees, the scheduling of organizational meetings, the nature of the advisory board, boot camp training details, inclusion of specific properties in the ACT 537 plan, and the definition of boot camp training and open space board jurisdiction.