Mel Roth

The Mifflin Township Board of Trustees meeting included discussions on a volunteer grant for the fire department to supply boots, coats, hoods, and turnout gear. The board also discussed the recertification process for EMS training and the updating of zoning regulations. Additionally, the board approved the payment of bills.

The meeting included discussions on grants for volunteer firefighters and updates on the new fire station, including potential additions like a wall between bays and spray foam insulation. The board also addressed correspondence related to the 2024 audit report, which indicated no noncompliance issues for the township. Additionally, the board accepted new Mifflin Township policies and approved the payment of bills.

The meeting addressed the fire department's acquisition of LED flares and related equipment, the management and potential destruction of old township records dating back to 1933, and a discussion about the visibility of the new sign for Zehner Cemetery. Additionally, the board approved the payment of bills and authorized the Fire Chief to purchase necessary equipment from Industrial Safety.com.

The meeting included discussion regarding a bill received by Jean Sidle from the Jersomesville Fire District, the trustees agreed to pay the bill if Jersomesville Fire Chief Todd Elliot will not discard the invoice. Fiscal Officer John M. Bartley reported on the submission of the budget to the County Auditor and the Year End Financial Statement to the Auditor of State. Columbia Gas has run the gas line to the new building and a line from the new building to the old building. Bursley's Heating and Cooling has received the Heaters for the New Township Storage Building and installation should start this week. The trustees are going to start working on a Policy Manual.

The meeting included discussions regarding a site visit by Spectrum for installing a new hard line for the communication system at the new fire station. Updates were provided on a Fire Marshall grant application for radios, pagers, and IT device upgrades, as well as the tornado siren location. The OTARMA report was discussed, focusing on improvements for the township's employee handbook and road signage. The board discussed updating the drive to the new station and potentially hiring snowplow help for the upcoming season. A new volunteer firefighter was accepted into the township, and the board approved payment of the bills.