Millerstown Borough Council Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 5, 2026 Those in attendance: Councilmembers Rob Shipp, Rich Fegley, Donna Showers, Tim Ritzman and Kevin Hertzler. Secretary Karen Knellinger, Mayor John Kerns, Plant Manager Jared Wagner, Plant Assistant Brycen Little, HRG representative Isaac Underhill and Solicitor Bill Dissinger. The meeting was called at 7:00 pm. The Mayor swore in the newly elected Council members, their notarized oath of office and certificate of residency will be kept on file. They are Councilmembers Donna Showers and Tim Ritzman. The Mayor presided over the meeting and asked for nominations for President of Council for the next two years. Councilmember Hertzler nominated Councilmember Shipp for President. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. Councilmember Shipp was voted as President of Council. President Shipp asked for nominations for Vice President of Council for the next two years. President Shipp nominated Councilmember Hertzler for Vice President. Councilmember Ritzman seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. Councilmember Hertzler was voted as Vice President of Council. President Shipp reviewed the various committees and assigned councilmembers. The accepted 2026 budget does not need to be reopened for any changes and no new business. President Shipp reviewed the advertised meeting schedule for the first Monday of the month with the exception of September will be the second Monday. Vice President Hertzler made a motion to continue to retain Dissinger and Dissinger as the Borough Solicitor. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The accounting firm of Hamilton & Musser will remain as the accountant for the DCED audit for the remainder of their contract expiring in 2028. Vice President Hertzler made a motion to continue to retain HRG as the engineering firm. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. HRG remains as the Borough Engineer. Councilmember Ritzman made a motion to adjourn to the regular session. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. ____________________________________________________ Millerstown Borough Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 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 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: None The minutes from the regular meeting were emailed and reviewed. Councilmember Fegley made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Councilmember Ritzman seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The bills/receipts/expenditures were reviewed and discussed. Councilmember Fegley made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Vice President Hertzler seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. Street Committee Report Chair Fegley asked if the salt level was okay. Jared advises they need to clean up the old stockpile and mix new. They will not be able to order another load through CoStars until this July for 2027. The plows and spreaders are in good working order. Jared thinks Walnut Street is getting larger dips from the lateral work a few years ago and may need repaired this summer. They have begun to pick up holiday trees. Sewer Committee Jared advised the sludge pump sensors are $1,200 for three from Weber’s. Basin one and two are burned out and then he would have a spare. The dehumidifier in the uv building is at Burns for repairs. He had to order diesel fuel for the pump station but it should last until next year. Water Committee Report The heater in the chlorine building is broken and also at Burns for repairs. They are currently using a milk house heater until it is completed. Finance Committee Report The DCED auditors have begun and have another all-day session scheduled at the end of January. They will probably have a rough draft completed by the end of March. Solid Waste Committee Report No report from Chair Showers. Solicitor’s Report Solicitor Dissinger prepared and properly advertised Ordinance #2026-01; fixing the sewer rental rate per EDU for the year 2026 with an increase from $1,000 per year to $1,040 or $250 per quarter to $260 per quarter. Vice President Hertzler made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented. Councilmember Ritzman seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. Solicitor Dissinger will work with Zoning Officer Reilly to develop a more readable zoning map. Mr. Reilly advises he has a difficulty determining the zones per the existing map which is approximately 45 years old. Engineer’s Report Isaac advises the sewer bids for the rehab project was opened on December 18th with six total bids. The lowest bidder, Genesee Valley Construction, LLC from New York State, with a total price of $325,140. The total includes a bid base of $237,340, alternate CIPP lining of $64,700 and additional manhole rehab of $23,100. Prior to awarding, some outstanding documents need to be submitted. The second lowest bid was from Mr. Rehab or a total of $384,262. The Municipal Authority has tentatively awarded the lowest bidder if all the documents are submitted. The timeline should be beginning in March to be completed in May. All funds must be expended by September. Isaac will be conducting a pre-construction meeting. There are still several additional steps for the EPA grant. A NEPA Review will need to be conducted prior to award. Zoning Permit Zoning Officer Reilly advised no permits for December. Mayor’s Report Mayor Kerns has no report. Old Business President Shipp is still concerned about the downed trees at the base of the PennDot bridge in the river on Route 17. Possibly fish and Boat Commission could have an opinion. New Business A meeting from County Commissioner Campbell for the America250 at the Perry County Courthouse was discussed. New Bidding Thresholds for 2026 were read. Vice President Hertzler made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Fegley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 3rd at 7pm.