Township of Sheshequin

Key discussions included the presentation of the approval letter from Code Inspections Inc. regarding the Water Withdrawal project. New business involved the approval of the proposed 2026 budget and the acceptance of the 2026 Township Meeting Dates, which set the Reorganization meeting for January 5, 2026. A complaint regarding speeding on E. Warner Hill Road led to the decision to investigate the process for reducing speed limits on Township Roads. Old business noted that a work session might be scheduled to discuss the Solar ordinance. The Board reviewed financials, accepted the Treasurer's Report, and approved bills.

The meeting included a review of a subdivision module presented to the board, specifically the W. Wayne Miller and Beverly J. Miller subdivision, which was sent to the Township SEO for review. The board discussed the Solar Ordinance and the Employee manual, and noted the upcoming BCTOA fall convention. The board also discussed the 2026 budget. The Treasurer's Report was accepted and bills were approved.

The meeting included an introduction from a prospective elected auditor who expressed interest in filling a vacancy, pending notification from the Election Board. Discussion involved a new water withdrawal project and the status of the Solicitor's review of the 2014 Flood Plain Ordinance, which supersedes the 2008 version. The Road Master submitted a written report, and there were no updates on the EMC or Website, nor new permit activity. The Board tabled the drafted proposed 2026 budget to allow members more time for review, scheduling a special budget meeting for November 21, 2025. A sample Solar Ordinance drafted by the Chairman was also presented for future review. The Treasurer's Report was accepted, and bills were approved for payment.

The meeting included discussions and updates on several key areas. Information was provided for a new water withdrawal project through Expand Energy, and the board reviewed a subdivision module. A sewer complaint from a resident was received and will be forwarded to the SEO. The potential development of DATA Centers in Bradford County was discussed, and the board decided to research this further. The board also began planning for the 2026 Budget and scheduled a work session. Additionally, a sample of a drafted Solar Ordinance was provided for review, and the possibility of selling chains to Litchfield Township was discussed.

The Reorganization Meeting involved several key appointments and setting of annual financial parameters. Appointments included a Temporary Chairman, Temporary Secretary, Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman, Board Member, Secretary/Treasurer, Road Master, Building Code Officer, SEO, Chairman Vacancy Board member, Solicitor, CDL Contact Person, EMS Coordinator, Township Engineer, TCC Primary Delegate, and Open Records Officer. Wages for the road crew, working supervisor, Road Master, and Secretary were reviewed and set. Operational decisions included authorizing twice-monthly accounts payable payments, designating PS Bank and PLGIT as depositories, setting the Treasurer Bond amount at $1,000,000.00, and establishing the 2026 mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile. The schedule for the Regular Monthly Meeting (third Monday of each month at 6:30 PM) and a list of holidays were confirmed.