Minutes From the Wiconisco Township
Board of Supervisors Meeting

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sean Flynn at 6:00 p.m. on July 7, 2026. Present at the meeting were Chairman Sean Flynn, Vice Chairman Kerry Teter, Supervisor Ron Pinchorski, Secretary Candice Fausnacht, Police Chief Nicole Barge, Zoning Officer Paul Kulp, Wastewater Operator Dan Schell and Solicitor Jack Kerwin.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from the June 2, 2026 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. The broken pump on the tanker truck and whether or not it was financially responsible to repair was discussed. The board tabled the discussion to look into contracting with a company to do the pumping and to look at a balance sheet of the income received from pumping tanks in the township and the expenses for the truck. Kerry Teter approved Tri State Spreading to set up the lagoon sludge hauling per DEP’s recommendation at a cost of approximately $9,000.00. Sean Flynn seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

Citizen’s Questions:

Dave Perniola stated that the new flags look nice in the township and questioned the status of the new police car. Chief Barge stated that Swab’s is going to transfer the police accessories from the old police car to the new car.

Bob Zubrickie stated that the cracks on Center Street need repaired. Sean Flynn stated that the township will look into purchasing a hot box with Lykens Borough. He also asked how to notify the township of issues in the town. He was advised to send an email and it will have a prompt response.

Dave Perniola stated that there is water running on the road on South Street. Kerry Teter will advise the Roadmaster.

Pat Ciesnolevicz questioned the status to the Mountain Street water line project. Nate Pendel of Lykens Borough stated that they are waiting on air release valves and are working on a grant to replace the pipe.

Paul Kulp stated that yard debris dump is full and needs chipped. Sean Flynn stated that the Board will look into purchasing a chipper.

Tom Koppenhaver asked if the alley behind his home will be paved. Sean Flynn advised not this year.

Several citizens issued complaints regarding a press box that was built and paid for by the Lykens Tigers at the L&W Memorial Field.

Dave Perniola – Is there any new information regarding the press box at the L&W Field?

Sean Flynn- Nothing has changed.

Jack Welker – That monstrosity was a mistake, was done in the dark and violated the Sunshine Act. The Tigers knew that it would impact the baseball field. The township should allocate funds and fix their mistake. The Board let the citizens of Wiconisco down by allowing this to happen as it is a historic park. The Board should have had the press box discussed at a public meeting as no one was allowed to offer an opinion.

Sean Flynn – The ball field is managed by both Lykens and Wiconisco and neither are interested in moving the press box as there are no baseball teams asking to play there.

Jack Kerwin – There was no violation of the Sunshine Act.

John Mislyan – He has 276 signatures from residents that are against the location of the press box at the field.

Kerry Teter – The decision was not made by Sean alone. The decision was made by both Lykens and Wiconisco.

Ron Pinchorski – does not agree with the building and believes that the Board was conned. He does not want the building placed where it is but there is nothing that can be done about it now.

Sean Flynn- has been threatened with not being re-elected. He does this out of charity and because he cares about the town. If the residents do not want him to be a supervisor, he will quit.

Kerry Teter – If the Tigers were to leave the field, no one will use it. A youth organization is trying to make improvements and people complain. He has toured the locker room and it is amazing and honors the history of the field. .

Old Business:

The accounts to be paid on a prepared sheet were approved by motion of Sean Flynn and seconded by KerryTeter with all supervisors voting in favor.

New Business:

The following paving bids were received and opened:

Meckley’s Limestone Products, Inc.- $83,228.40

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company - $80,878.15

Sean Flynn made a motion to award the paving project to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company at a cost of $80,878.15. Kerry Teter seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

Sean Flynn made a motion to approve the transfer of $8,764.49 from the sewer fund to the general fund to pay 2nd quarter sewer wages. Ron Pinchorski seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

Ron Pinchorski made a motion to authorize Solicitor Jack Kerwin to send a letter to Penndot and copy Representative Joe Kerwin regarding the condition of Pottsville Street near the bridge. Sean Flynn seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.