Minutes From the Wiconisco Township
Board of Supervisors Meeting
December 3, 2024
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ronald Pinchorski at 6:00 p.m. on December 3, 2024. Present at the meeting were Chairman Ronald Pinchorski, Vice-Chairman Sean Flynn, Board Member Kerry Teter, Solicitor Jack Kerwin, Secretary Candice Fausnacht, Zoning Officer Paul Kulp, Police Chief Nikki Barge and Wastewater Operator Dan Schell.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from the November 5, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting were approved as written. The tax collector’s report, treasurer’s report, zoning report, police chief’s report, wastewater operator’s report, water authority report and roadmaster’s report were all read and approved.
Citizen’s Questions:
Representatives from the Lykens Tigers stated that Millersburg High School is replacing their bleachers and have offered their old bleachers to the Lykens Tigers. The Tigers would like to place the bleachers on the home side of the field. The bleachers would not be concreted into the ground and the Tigers would put a stone base under the bleachers so there would be no grass cutting under the bleachers. The Board approved of the Tigers placing the bleachers on the home side of the field and reminded the Tigers that the field can be used by anyone, not just the Tigers. The Tigers would also like to tarp the concrete bleachers so that they can use the dungeon underneath as a locker room. They said that water is coming in under the bleachers through the cracks therefore they would like to tarp them to prevent the water from coming in. The Board approves tarping the bleachers.
Allen Snyder stated that the trailers parked on One Stop Recycling’s properties are multiplying and are an eyesore. The solicitor will discuss with Light-Heigel & Associates.
Old Business:
The accounts to be paid on a prepared sheet were approved by motion of Ron Pinchorski and seconded by Kerry Teter with all supervisors voting in favor.
New Business:
Sean Flynn made a motion supporting the tentative approval of the 2025 Budget with all taxes remaining the same. Kerry Teter seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.
Ron Pinchorski made a motion to change the meeting date for the January Re-organization/Board of Supervisors meeting to Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6pm. Sean Flynn seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.
Representatives from Moore Energy presented the Bear Gap Solar Development Plan for a solar farm for approval. Robert Zubrickie questioned whose land the solar farm would be placed on and the longevity of the farm. He was advised that the property belongs to Kerry Teter and that the is a .4% depreciation per year with a 30 year warranty. They advised that the Township has no economic stake in the project. Ron Pinchorski questioned the hazards of the solar farm. He was advised that Moore Energy will prepare an emergency response plan for the fire department and that the technology shuts itself off if there is an issue. The panels will be inspected twice a year. The solar farm will be fenced in and if the landowner and Moore Energy should ever part ways, the land will be reclaimed. Sean Flynn questioned the timeframe to completion and was advised that construction would begin in 2025 and take around 8 weeks. Sean Flynn made a motion to approve the Bear Gap Solar Development Plan. Ron Pinchorski seconded the motion with both supervisors voting in favor. Kerry Teter abstained from voting.
Ron Pinchorski read a letter from a concerned citizen regarding curb painting, dirt on the wall in front of the garage, potholes, clogged drains, etc. He will give the letter to the roadmaster.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
MINUTES FROM THE WICONISCO TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
December 27, 2024
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Sean Flynn at 1:00 p.m. on December 27, 2024. Present at the meeting were Vice-Chairman Sean Flynn and Supervisor Kerry Teter.
A motion was made by Sean Flynn to approve the Annual Budget for the Year 2025. The motion was seconded by Kerry Teter with all supervisors voting in favor.
A motion was made by Sean Flynn to approve the transfer of $17,626.67 from the Sewer Fund to the General Fund to pay 1/3 of 2024 insurance. Kerry Teter seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.
A motion was made by Kerry Teter to approve the transfer of $297.11from the State Fund to the General Fund to pay 4th quarter snow plowing wages. Sean Flynn seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
