The regular meeting of the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the Millcreek Township Municipal building by James Bock, Chair, with Kylie Morris, D.O. in attendance. Kim Clear was absent. Others present were Sebastian Puda - Director of Public Works, Matthew Waldinger - Director of Planning & Development, Robert Rodemoyer - Township Engineer, Chief Carter Mook - Police Department, Chief Michael Cliff- Fire Department, Jessica Stutzman - Director of Community Relations & Sustainability, Melanne Page -Treasurer, Mark Shaw, Esq. - Solicitor, and Megan Moore - Township Secretary.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, on recommendation by Atty. Shaw, following PA Title 65 § 712, on the motion of Mr. Bock, seconded by Dr. Morris and unanimously approved by roll call vote, the agenda was amended to include the approval of an agreement between the Township and a MPD officer (#15) and support for the EMTA safety campaign regarding e-bikes (#22).
Mr. Bock called for public comment on Agenda Items other than Development or Rezoning Applications.
Candy Horm, Millcreek, requested to speak on item number seven. Mr. Bock reminded her that item was a Zoning item, and comments would be heard during the public hearing.
The minutes of September 22, 2026 were unanimously approved on a motion by Mr. Bock and seconded by Dr. Morris.
The bills were unanimously approved on a motion by Mr. Bock and seconded by Dr. Morris for the following amounts: General Fund - $1,894,026.87; Sewer Revenue Fund - $575,111.16; and Fire Tax Revenue - $42,793.51.
A Feasibility Study was presented by MW Studios regarding a new fire station in the Belle Valley district.
A Public Hearing was held for a petition requesting a change in Zoning classification:
JOSEPH HERBERT for property located in the rear portion of 4007 West 12th Street that also has frontage on Oxer Road, consisting of approximately 3.2 acres, now zoned R2 Low Density Residential, asking to be rezoned to MU-2 Corridor Mixed Use. Index 150-008 County Index 33-026-159.0-017.00
Attorney Shaw gave a summary of the standards for approving or denying rezoning requests.
Mr. Waldinger stated the Planning Commission's recommendation was to deny the request.
Mr. Bock opened the hearing for public comment.
Jake of David Laird Associates, Inc. represented Mr. Herbert's interests and offered to answer any questions.
Candy Horm asked questions about the status of the change, what the MU2 status allowed, and who was notified about the request for a change.
Mr. Waldinger gave examples of allowed uses for both MU2 and R2 zonings.
Michael Fayo spoke in support of denying the rezoning as resident of the neighborhood.
Jim Williams spoke against allowing a change in the zoning of the property.
Cindy Stone also spoke against rezoning the property.
On a motion by Dr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Bock, the rezoning request for Joseph Herbert for 1007 West 12th Street was denied by a unanimous vote.
Atty. Shaw stated amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) were being finalized. He also noted that amendments for the Stormwater Ordinance were under review.