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Millerstown Borough Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Those in attendance: President Rob Shipp, Vice President Kevin Hertzler, Council members Rich Fegley. Secretary Karen Knellinger, Plant Manager Jared Wagner and Operator Brycen Little. HRG Engineer Isaac Underhill, Solicitor Bill Dissinger and Zoning Officer Tim Reilly. President Shipp called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Public and Private Concerns Sign ins: Perry County Commissioner Frank Campbell Commissioner Campbell explained Perry County has been included in Dauphin and Cumberland County Tourism Promotional Authority (TPA) since 1997. A new Perry County Economic Alliance was formed as a 501C3 and he presented a resolution to separate from the current TPA and approve joining the new Alliance. This move has been supported by Dauphin County and they wish to collaborate in the future. We will now be more aligned with the rural communities like the Juniata River Valley tourism. 65% of the municipalities need to decertify the current TPA and 50% need to approve the new TPA. This is no cost to the Borough to join and eventually a lodging tax will be enacted for revenue. On 3/21 there will be a ribbon cutting at the Clarks Ferry Tavern. Vice President Hertzler made a motion to approve decertifying the current TPA and to approve the resolution joining the Perry County Economic Alliance as presented. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The minutes from the regular meeting were emailed and reviewed. Councilmember Fegley made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Vice President Hertzler 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 Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. Street Committee Report Jared advises they will develop a list of streets in need of patching or paving. Included will be the recent water main breaks and the upper portion of Walnut Street and Stephen Street. The budget is $35,000 and he will get three estimates. Sewer Committee Jared advises Burns still has the dehumidifier for the uv building and will contact them on progress. Water Committee Report The reservoir meter is not working, it was purchased and we had to wait 5 months to get it because they do not make that style anymore. The warranty would be expired but Jared can check. We need a digital replacement that parts are readily available if needed. President Shipp advises to get a quote on a new one. We had three water main breaks over the course of a few weeks due to the extreme cold. If a disaster were to be enacted, President Shipp took a PEMA course on how to use an app and URL link for keeping track of damages. EPA was sent prospective well site pictures for the grant. An Asset Management Plan meeting will be on 3/13 @10am @ the office. Councilmember Ritzman and Fegley will be able to attend for the water committee. A level sensor for the tower is needed. If this had been installed during all the breaks, the employees could have had a better plan knowing the tower capacity. Jared will get a quote. President Shipp has compared surrounding water rates in the area and all have been much more expensive than our charges. Finance Committee Report The DCED auditors are still preparing the final audit. The Liquid Fuels allocation for 2026 for $26,937.37 will be received in late March. Solid Waste Committee Report None Solicitor’s Report Solicitor Dissinger is working with Zoning Officer Reilly to develop a more readable zoning map. The Zoning Hearing Board received a letter from their Solicitor they will need to pick which firm to represent them since they are changing. Secretary Knellinger will contact Chair Hartley. The Council will authorize Chair Hartley to make the decision on behalf of the Board. Engineer’s Report Isaac advises no new land development plans. Additional insurance documents have been requested from Genesse Valley Construction, LLC for the sewer rehab contract. Isaac had asked for a deadline of the 6th, President Shipp asked to give them until at least then or the following week since they have a better bid and more can be done. Vice President Hertzler made a motion for them to proceed with Genessee Valley. to approve the bills as presented. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. They have previously done work with the HRG Lewisburg office and come highly recommended. They will be reviewing, finalizing and issuing a notice to proceed once everything is received. Zoning Permit Zoning Officer Reilly advised one permit issued for solar 405 Poplar. He also had two consultations. Mayor’s Report Absent Old Business America250 meeting will be held on 4/19 at the Newport Life Center, limited seating is available so anyone interested must RSVP. New Business PennDot will have traffic counters for a Federal study on several Borough owned roads between now and November. The list was difficult to understand but it looks like Chestnut and Apple Streets. Council congratulated Jared on his four year work anniversary on 2/28/26. Councilmember Fegley made a motion to adjourn. Vice President Hertzler seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 6th at 7pm.
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Millerstown Borough Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Those in attendance: President Rob Shipp, Vice President Kevin Hertzler, Council members Rich Fegley. Secretary Karen Knellinger, Plant Manager Jared Wagner and Operator Brycen Little. HRG Engineer Isaac Underhill, Solicitor Bill Dissinger and Zoning Officer Tim Reilly. President Shipp called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Public and Private Concerns Sign ins: Perry County Commissioner Frank Campbell Commissioner Campbell explained Perry County has been included in Dauphin and Cumberland County Tourism Promotional Authority (TPA) since 1997. A new Perry County Economic Alliance was formed as a 501C3 and he presented a resolution to separate from the current TPA and approve joining the new Alliance. This move has been supported by Dauphin County and they wish to collaborate in the future. We will now be more aligned with the rural communities like the Juniata River Valley tourism. 65% of the municipalities need to decertify the current TPA and 50% need to approve the new TPA. This is no cost to the Borough to join and eventually a lodging tax will be enacted for revenue. On 3/21 there will be a ribbon cutting at the Clarks Ferry Tavern. Vice President Hertzler made a motion to approve decertifying the current TPA and to approve the resolution joining the Perry County Economic Alliance as presented. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The minutes from the regular meeting were emailed and reviewed. Councilmember Fegley made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Vice President Hertzler 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 Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. Street Committee Report Jared advises they will develop a list of streets in need of patching or paving. Included will be the recent water main breaks and the upper portion of Walnut Street and Stephen Street. The budget is $35,000 and he will get three estimates. Sewer Committee Jared advises Burns still has the dehumidifier for the uv building and will contact them on progress. Water Committee Report The reservoir meter is not working, it was purchased and we had to wait 5 months to get it because they do not make that style anymore. The warranty would be expired but Jared can check. We need a digital replacement that parts are readily available if needed. President Shipp advises to get a quote on a new one. We had three water main breaks over the course of a few weeks due to the extreme cold. If a disaster were to be enacted, President Shipp took a PEMA course on how to use an app and URL link for keeping track of damages. EPA was sent prospective well site pictures for the grant. An Asset Management Plan meeting will be on 3/13 @10am @ the office. Councilmember Ritzman and Fegley will be able to attend for the water committee. A level sensor for the tower is needed. If this had been installed during all the breaks, the employees could have had a better plan knowing the tower capacity. Jared will get a quote. President Shipp has compared surrounding water rates in the area and all have been much more expensive than our charges. Finance Committee Report The DCED auditors are still preparing the final audit. The Liquid Fuels allocation for 2026 for $26,937.37 will be received in late March. Solid Waste Committee Report None Solicitor’s Report Solicitor Dissinger is working with Zoning Officer Reilly to develop a more readable zoning map. The Zoning Hearing Board received a letter from their Solicitor they will need to pick which firm to represent them since they are changing. Secretary Knellinger will contact Chair Hartley. The Council will authorize Chair Hartley to make the decision on behalf of the Board. Engineer’s Report Isaac advises no new land development plans. Additional insurance documents have been requested from Genesse Valley Construction, LLC for the sewer rehab contract. Isaac had asked for a deadline of the 6th, President Shipp asked to give them until at least then or the following week since they have a better bid and more can be done. Vice President Hertzler made a motion for them to proceed with Genessee Valley. to approve the bills as presented. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. They have previously done work with the HRG Lewisburg office and come highly recommended. They will be reviewing, finalizing and issuing a notice to proceed once everything is received. Zoning Permit Zoning Officer Reilly advised one permit issued for solar 405 Poplar. He also had two consultations. Mayor’s Report Absent Old Business America250 meeting will be held on 4/19 at the Newport Life Center, limited seating is available so anyone interested must RSVP. New Business PennDot will have traffic counters for a Federal study on several Borough owned roads between now and November. The list was difficult to understand but it looks like Chestnut and Apple Streets. Council congratulated Jared on his four year work anniversary on 2/28/26. Councilmember Fegley made a motion to adjourn. Vice President Hertzler seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 6th at 7pm.