Township of Muddy Creek

Key discussions included public comments regarding road maintenance and the township's participation in Penn State's Energy Program due to rising electricity costs. Administrative actions involved the approval of the Treasurer's report for December 2025 and payment of various invoices and payroll. The Board approved the Sourwood Building Project/Dempsey Land Development Plan and accepted the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report. For the Road Department, motions were passed to approve the 2026-2027 COSTARS Salt Contract, seek bids for 2026 road projects, and send a letter to homeowners regarding driveway repairs on Sawyer Road. New business included the approval and submission of the 2025 Survey of Financial Condition and the approval of temporary agreements for mobile homes/RVs for the Ragan and Allen families, respectively. Old business involved directing staff to confirm Happy Hooker Towing's intention to repair damage to Stanford Road.

The organizational meeting involved the election of officers for 2026, appointing Mr. Kerr as Chair and Mr. Saunders as Vice Chair. Mrs. Abbie Flinner was appointed as Secretary/Treasurer and other officers. Resolutions were adopted concerning local tax rates and wages/salaries. The Board established bond amounts for the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, appointed the Chairman as Roadmaster, appointed a member to the vacancy board, and selected the depository bank. The 2026 meeting schedule, newspaper for legal notices, and various appointments for the Planning Commission, Township Auditors, Solicitor, Engineer, and tax collectors were finalized. Additionally, resolutions were adopted setting the 2026 Fee Schedule, mileage reimbursement rate, and appointing emergency services providers and coordinators. The meeting adjourned shortly after the organizational business was concluded. The subsequent meeting included discussion on public comment regarding road maintenance and energy costs, approval of the Treasurer's report, payment of bills, and approval of the Sourwood Building Project/Dempsey Land Development Plan and the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report. The Road Department approved the COSTARS Salt Contract, sought bids for road projects, and addressed a driveway repair issue on Sawyer Road. New business included approval of the 2025 Survey of Financial Condition submission and execution of temporary mobile home and RV utilization agreements for the Ragan and Allen families, respectively.

The Board of Supervisors addressed several administrative and procedural items, including the approval of the Treasurer's Report for November 2025 and the payment of outstanding invoices, with one supervisor abstaining due to a conflict of interest. Correspondence included accepting an acting proxy for a resident and following up on a temporary septic hook-up matter with the township's SEO. Under Old Business, the board directed the township solicitor to draft an agreement regarding a sewage exemption for a temporary camper trailer hook-up while outlining a timeline for replacing the mobile home. New Business resolutions involved approving a sewage exemption contingent on inspection, adopting a resolution for a plan revision allowing a small flow treatment facility, and approving the 2026 Budget. Additionally, the board appointed a representative for BCATO and approved the 2026 Meeting Schedule, which includes a Reorganizational Meeting on January 5, 2026, and providing an additional paid holiday in December 2025 for staff.

During this organizational meeting, the Board of Supervisors addressed several key administrative and governance items for the upcoming year. Appointments were made, including selecting the Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, and Roadmaster. The Board adopted several resolutions concerning local tax rates (Resolution 2026-01) and wage/salary structure (Resolution 2026-02). Financial matters included establishing the Treasurer's bond amount and selecting the depository bank. The schedule for 2026 meetings was set, and various official appointments were confirmed, such as the Solicitor, Engineer, Auditors, and members of the Planning Commission. Resolutions for the 2026 Fee Schedule (Resolution 2026-03) and the Building Code Enforcement Agency appointment (Resolution 2026-04) were also adopted.

The Muddy Creek Township Board of Supervisors convened to discuss several key issues. These included a request for temporary placement of a mobile home due to a house fire, and a request to utilize a camper as a primary dwelling with connection to the existing septic system, which was tabled for further review. The board also approved the Treasurer's Report for October 2025, paid invoices, and reviewed minutes from previous meetings. Additionally, they discussed insurance renewals, zoning matters, road maintenance, and approved a septic hardship renewal, a traffic signal maintenance contract, and the deposit of funds into the General Fund Capital Reserve. The 2026 Preliminary Budget was approved for advertisement, and the solicitor addressed the dedication of the Sunset Ridge Cul-de-Sac.