Woodward Township

Key agenda items for the meeting include the Treasurer's Report, approval of bills detailing payroll, utility payments, professional services, and supply purchases, and reports from the Planning Commission concerning subdivisions like Clark Subdivision and Flook to Kriner. The agenda also lists a Zoning Report, Solicitor Report, and Road Superintendent Report. New business includes reviewing the Chapter 94 report concerning potential changes to existing sewer lines. Discussion topics cover blighted properties status and general township welfare.

The Woodward Township Board of Supervisors meeting included discussions on a map review for the Dark Woods, LLC property, permits received, and the condition of the Rooker property following a fire. Attorney Drier reported on the Pension for the Lycoming Sanitary Sewer. Road maintenance, including mowing and sealing contracts, was discussed. Public comment was heard from Donald Stevenson regarding mineral extraction on the Bower property. The meeting also addressed blighted properties, including those on McGill Hollow Rd and the Getgen property. The subdivision for Dark Woods, LLC and the Resolution for the WSA limits were tabled. The board was notified about changes to the Liquid Fuels account at Jersey Shore State Bank and will seek rates from other banks. Mr. Robinson requested to move the July meeting date.

The meeting included discussions on the Treasurer's Report, approval of bill payments, and updates on zoning matters, including permits and code inspections. The Solicitor provided updates on legal matters, including the Knepley small stream discharge and correspondence with DCED regarding Township audits. There was also discussion regarding changes to the Zoning Ordinance and the overload of the west sewage plant. The Road Superintendent reported on prices for trac hoe work and the awarding of repair work on Mahaffey Hollow Road. The meeting also addressed blighted properties, the Zoning Officer position, and seal coating bids. A letter regarding an article in the Williamsport Sun Gazette was discussed.

The Woodward Township Board of Supervisors held a meeting where they reviewed reports from the Planning Commission, which addressed a business plan for a property on Mahaffey Hollow Rd. The Zoning Report covered overweight hauling permits, equipment buildings, mobile homes for Harvest Moon Trailer Park, and seasonal permits. The Solicitor discussed the subdivision for Dark Woods, and the Road Superintendent reported on stream encroachment and bridge maintenance. Blighted properties were discussed, including the receipt of a map for a composting location on Back Street and cleanup efforts on multiple properties. The 2024 Audit was completed and submitted to DCED. The supervisors also discussed a zoning issue regarding leased land and considered quotes for fuel tank meters.

The workshop focused on discussions regarding the Dark Woods subdivision, specifically the addition of lot (60-368-219A) to lot 60-001-310, including the necessary items and permits to be obtained through the Township, DEP, and SEO. A letter will be drafted by the Solicitor to the Owner of Dark Woods. There was also discussion about river frontage use and zoning in these areas.