CALL TO ORDER – The meeting of the Rockefeller Township Board of Supervisors was
called to order at 6:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026 at the Rockefeller Township Municipal Building by
Chairman, Julie Powell.
PRESENT – Present were Julie Powell, Chairman; Skyler Herb, Vice-Chairman (via phone);
John Jackson, Supervisor; and Stephanie McKinney, Administrator; Visitors- Ron Gay, Grace
Herrold, George Herrold, Colin Clayberger, Robert Tegge, and Michelle Melachrinos.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Skyler made a motion to approve the minutes of April 28, 2026.
John seconded the motion. Motion passed without opposition.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Skyler made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and file
for audit. John seconded the motion. Motion carried without opposition.
CORRESPONDENCE – Information on the Community Development Block Grant program
was received but the township doesn’t meet the low-income guidelines to qualify for the grant.
SPECIAL INTEREST –
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items)
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road Status Report – The road crew worked on the belt loader which required a new belt. The
belt loader is owned by three townships so the invoices will be split three ways. The road crew
finished Conrad Rd, worked on grading, recycling, rolling on Whities Rd, finishing Carroll Rd,
and mowing.
Zoning Investigations – An enforcement letter from Ed Wenger was sent to a property on Brush
Valley Road who brought in a mobile home on the property without proper permits. A complaint
was received concerning gray water on a neighboring property. The Sewage Enforcement
Officer and Zoning Officer could find no issues so a letter will be sent to the compliant that
nothing was found and the issue is closed.
Tyler Karycki/Bill Yost – A letter was sent to the owners on March 30 th but there has been no
response to date. The Solicitor will be contacted to send the owners a letter.
Clemens Road Bridge – No Report.
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Data Center Ordinance- The draft ordinance is advertised and will be ready for adoption at the
end of June.
Watershed Committee Member – A letter was sent to a couple that are involved with the
Watershed Committee to determine their interest in serving as the township’s representative.
Geisinger Health Plan – It is too late to change anything this year to the health plan so options
will be reviewed at budget time and early next year.
Right to Know Policy – The Solicitor sent a draft Right to Know Policy Resolution that includes
anonymous requests. John made a motion, seconded by Skyler to adopt Resolution 2026-2 a
resolution adopting a Right to Know/Open Records Policy. Motion was passed unanimously.
Complaint Policy – The solicitor sent a draft Complaint Policy Resolution. Skyler made a
motion, seconded by John to adopt Resolution 2026-3 a resolution adopting a formal compliant
policy. Motion was passed unanimously.
Hallowing Run Road Bridge Replacement – Penn DOT sent a letter to notify the township that
in 2027 bridge repair will be done on Hallowing Run Road where is interchanges with Route
890. The detour will be for 2.5 months and they sent a detour route. The board asked about truck
wight signage on Houser Road.
NEW BUSINESS
Public Comment – Michelle Melachrinos was present to discuss issues she has on Culp, Edison
Heights and Tressler Roads with speeding and running stop signs. She was almost hit by a
vehicle and there are children in the area and she asked for a Children Playing signs. The road
crew will get a price for some signs and find a place to install one or two in the area.
Review of and authorization to pay all bills – Julie made a motion to pay all the bills. John
seconded the motion. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion to Adjourn – John made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Skyler seconded
the motion. Motion passed without opposition.
CENTRAL PENN BANK General Fund $312,682.03
CENTRAL PENN BANK Escrow Account $3,200.34
CENTRAL PENN BANK Liquid Fuels $263,062.42
EQUIPMENT FUND $116,315.26
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephanie A. McKinney
Administrator