Millerstown Borough Council Meeting Minutes July 6, 2026 Those in attendance: President Rob Shipp, Vice President Kevin Hertzler, Council members Rich Fegley, Tim Ritzman and Donna Showers. Mayor John Kerns, Secretary Karen Knellinger, Plant Operator Brycen Little. Solicitor Bill Dissinger and Zoning Officer Tim Reilly. President Shipp called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. HRG Engineer Isaac Underhill arrived at 7:30pm Public and Private Concerns Sign ins: None President Shipp advised there are numerous America250 event celebrations scheduled at the Millerstown Community Park and the Harrisburg Symphony will be performing at the school. MCSI has decorated the square and put flags on the light poles. On Wednesday, the Union Pacific Big Boy steam engine will be going through town in the morning on its cross country tour. The time capsule in the square will not be opened until 2030. The minutes from the regular meeting were emailed and reviewed. Councilmember Fegley made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Councilmember Showers seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The bills/receipts/expenditures were reviewed and discussed. Vice President Hertzler made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Councilmember Ritzman Street Committee Report Brycen advised they have not been given a definite date from M&J Paving but they should start later this month or sometime in early August. He will check with to Jared follow up. They will get the crosswalks repainted afterwards but before school starts. Sewer Committee The contractor will be relining manholes and one riser is needed at School Street and some paving remains to be finished. HRG will advise when this work is scheduled. The pigging of the main line will be at a later date following their completion. The sampler is still not operating correctly; Jared is working with Burns to finish it. He will be scheduling a lift station cleanout before the summer is over. Water Committee Report The EPA has awarded the $500,000 grant from 2024 officially on 6/18/2026. The grant period is from 3/1/2026-3/1/2028. The Asset Management Plan is being developed with a work group for water and sewer to complete spreadsheets listing all assets. Vice President Hertzler volunteered on behalf of the Water Committee and Dave Mittner for the Municipal Authority along with Jared to complete the inventory. Finance Committee Report An application for the sewer project for $204,450 was made to CFA but the funds have not been reimbursed to date. The Borough had to loan the Municipal Authority $100,000 until the grant monies are received. A second pay request for $48,640 has been made with no estimation when the funds will actually be received. Solid Waste Committee Report Pick up times were later but now are back on schedule. Solicitor’s Report Solicitor Dissinger advises the draft for Ordinance #2026-03, data centers, needs more research and he may have something for August or it may be later. Engineer’s Report Isaac has not arrived yet. The Municipal Authority had only two bids for the second portion of the rehab project to clean out the main. Councilmember Ritzman made a motion to approve the Municipal Authority to accept the lowest bidder. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. Zoning Permit Zoning Officer Reilly advised he has had no permits issued. Millerstown Borough Council Meeting Minutes Pg. 3; July 6, 2026 Mayor’s Report The Mayor has contacted PSP and they have been no help enforcing the no parking on North Market Street. He has contacted Senator Rothman and hopefully will have something for the next meeting. Old Business MCSI has installed their flags on the poles. New Business PennDot will be replacing the bridge on Juniata Parkway sometime in 2028. Engineer’s Report cont. HRG Engineer Isaac arrived at 7:30pm: He distributed the second application for payment for $48,640 for manhole rehab. The pavement restoration and grouting are the only outstanding items remaining. Vice President Hertzler made a motion to approve the application as presented. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. Isaac advises there is approximately $70,000 remaining for the main cleanout and plumbing for pump redesign. PSI bid $15,590 and another company bid $47,500 with an additional $72,000 for leak detection. Currently, he recommends just the pigging for now. The EPA has formally granted the $500,000 for the secondary well project. There are two options to receive the funds; take a lump sum in the beginning or withdraw as the project progresses. Secretary Knellinger suggested receiving the lump sum given the issues with reimbursement delays. The payments could be made right away without loans. The CCR was mailed to customers and the DEP certification forms were received by DEP. Adjourn to Executive Session for a solid waste issue. Return to Regular Session: Secretary Knellinger will send a reminder the solid waste ordinance states: three cans or bags per household will be picked up. Over the limit will be left and the resident must purchase orange bags to dispose of the remainder. Councilmember Fegley made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Ritzman seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The next meeting will be held on Monday, August 3rd at 7pm.