Mahoning Township

Key discussions and actions taken during the meeting included the approval of the August Treasurer's report and notification regarding the Minimum Municipal Obligation for 2023 pension funding. The Engineer provided updates on the Quail Hollow project, pending water line design, and the Bloom & Academy Road modernization project, noting an increase in cost estimates and an upcoming PennDOT meeting. The Solicitor mentioned an Act 57 plan concerning real estate tax penalty waivers for transferred properties, scheduled for approval in October. A decision was made to award a bid for double yellow line painting to DeAngelo Contacting Services for $9,400. Updates were given on paving projects and the Bald Top power line project, which requires final road assessment. The Board set the date for Halloween Trick or Treat night for October 29th and approved donations of $100.00 each to the Columbia Montour Area Agency on Aging and Hero's Fund. The start date for the 2022 Leaf Pick up program was announced as October 18th, with specific scheduling instructions provided.

The meeting included reports from the Fire Chief regarding ISO ratings and the Police Chief concerning pedestrian accident avoidance and upcoming handheld phone citation policies starting in June. The Police Chief also reported on their participation in "No Shave November" which raised funds for the PSPCA. A resident raised concerns about vehicles failing to stop at the Maple & Lombard Streets stop sign. Key unfinished business involved the motion to approve the 2026 budget and the 2026 No Tax Resolution 2025-1208. New business involved approving the Supervisors' November meeting minutes, and approving the 2026 meeting schedules for both the Supervisors and the Planning Commission. Announcements were made regarding the dates for the Supervisor's Re-Organizational meeting, the Auditor's meeting, and the Christmas tree pick-up schedule. The session concluded with the payment of bills.

Discussions included public comment regarding the enforcement of the no parking ordinance on Poplar Street and concerns over meeting minutes not being posted online. The Board addressed issues regarding a lien filing for 5 Diehl Street and questions surrounding expenditures and administrative procedures of the Municipal Authority, specifically concerning a public relations firm retainer and the handling of minutes by the authority's secretary. Action items included approving the purchase and installation of two garage security cameras for $1,260.00 and approving a pipe order quote for $2,719.10. The Board amended the Code of Ordinances to add a Stop Street designation for Woodbine Lane at Bloom Road and approved extending the life of the Mahoning Township Authority until June 30, 2066. The Board also reviewed the Police Arbitration Decision which outlined a three-year term with specified wage increases and changes to new hire starting wages and healthcare contributions. Finally, the Board instructed the solicitor to advertise an ordinance to amend the Police Pension Plan and approved the removal of Chad Thomas as Chief of Police due to a misdemeanor conviction.

The meeting included an executive session concerning pending litigation held earlier in the day. Key discussions involved the Zoning Officer's request to include heat pumps on the fee schedule calculated at the same rate as a zoning permit for both residential and commercial uses, which was approved. The Board granted a ninety-day extension for the HAWKINS project as requested by the engineers. In new business, the Board instructed the secretary to advertise bid openings for stone and road materials for the 2014-2015 season. Delinquent collectors for 2013 per capita taxes and recycling fees were named. Furthermore, a resolution was approved authorizing PA DOT to seek PUC approval for replacing incandescent roundels with LED roundels at specified road crossings and to request Notice to Proceed letters to the railroad for construction at those crossings. The Board also approved paying the January bills and payrolls.

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of a pilot college internship program for the Police Chief, contingent upon background checks and agreement execution. The Board authorized the Township Engineer to pursue two separate grant applications related to watershed enhancements shown on the DA map for stormwater control requirements. A decision was deferred on stream washout responsibility near the Mahoning Meadows Development, pending review of Homeowners Association by-laws. The Board moved to authorize the Solicitor to prepare a resolution for the next meeting regarding the acceptance of the Danville Borough Act 537 Plan for sludge dewatering upgrades. The Treasurer's April report was approved, detailing fund transfers between financial institutions to secure higher interest rates and the allocation of funds for a down payment on new fire department equipment. Zoning officers addressed a fill site permit violation and initiated the process to draft a comprehensive solar power ordinance after consulting with the Solicitor. The Board approved emergency transmission repairs for the DSI backhoe, authorizing rental of an excavator in the interim, and approved the purchase of a new street cutting saw. An opening for the retired DSI employee was authorized to be posted.