Minutes From the Wiconisco Township
Board of Supervisors Meeting

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ronald Pinchorski at 6:30 p.m. on August 1, 2023. Present at the meeting were Chairman Ronald Pinchorski, Vice Chairman Sean Flynn, Board Member Kerry Teter, Secretary Candice Fausnacht, Roadmaster Ian Buffington, Zoning Officer Paul Kulp, Police Chief Nikki Barge, Wastewater Operator Dan Schell and Solicitor Jack Kerwin.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from the September 5, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting were approved as written. The tax collector’s report, treasurer’s report, zoning report and roadmaster’s report were all read and approved. There was no police chief’s report. Ian Buffington requested approval for Miller Paving to dig out and pave a patch on the Bear Gap Road and Wiconisco Street intersection. Sean Flynn made a motion to approve Miller Paving to pave a patch at the intersection of Bear Gap Road and Wiconisco Street at an estimated cost of $6,000.00. Ron Pinchorski seconded the motion with both supervisors voting in favor. Kerry Teter abstained from voting. Police Chief Nikki Barge thanked the community for all the support over the past few months.

Citizen’s Questions:

Dave Perniola asked if the town would be having a Halloween Parade. Ron Pinchorski stated that he will discuss it with the fire company at their next meeting.

Dave Perniola stated that his neighbor’s weeds are high. Paul Kulp will contact the neighbor.

Allen Snyder stated that the weeds on Maple Street in the ditch near the cemetary are high.

John Mislyan stated that the weeds in the alley outside of the fence at the Ritzel property are high. Ian Buffington will take care of the weeds. He added that the weeds at the Travitz property are high. Paul Kulp stated that he has issued citations.

John Mislyan stated that the L&W Field wall is deteriorating and that the field should be locked up as the blocks from the wall are being torn out. Ron Pinchorski advised that Wiconisco and Lykens are in the process of getting prices on cameras for the L&W Field and the playground.

John Mislyan stated that there is a field in Coaldale that has not been mowed. Paul Kulp advised that if you own over 1 acre of land you only have to mow one time per year.

John Mislyan stated that Philip’s Garage is not connected to the sewer system. Dan Schell advised that Light-Heigel & Associates are looking into the matter.

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 to approve the transfer of $6,102.68 from the sewer fund to the general fund to pay 3rd quarter sewer wages. Kerry Teter seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

Sean Flynn made a motion to approve the hire of temporary part time police officer Rodney Capouillez at a rate of $35 per hour working 1-2 days per week. Ron Pinchorski seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

Ron Pinchorski made a motion to approve the payment of $377.00 to Tuscarora Wayne Insurance Company as a donation to the Boy Scouts to cover the insurance for the Boy Scout Cabin. Sean Flynn seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

Trick or Treat was scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6pm to 8pm.

Sean Flynn made a motion to approve Resolution 02-23 appointing Ronald Pinchorski as Chief Administrative Officer for the purpose of certifying information to the Department of the Auditor General. Kerry Teter seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.