CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Rockefeller Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
at the Township Municipal Building by Chairman, Colin Clayberger.
PRESENT
Present were Colin Clayberger, Chairman; Julie Powell, Supervisor, (via phone); Skyler Herb,
Vice-Chairman; Stephanie McKinney, Administrator; Visitors- George Herrold, Grace Herrold,
Kerry Yordy, and Chris Anderson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Skyler made a motion to approve the minutes. Julie seconded the motion. Motion passed without
opposition.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Skyler made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and file for audit. Julie seconded the
motion. Motion carried without opposition.
CORRESPONDENCE – Colin read a thank you card from Camp Cadet for our donation.
SPECIAL INTEREST
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items)
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Planning Commission members are needed. Next
meeting is November 3rd.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road Status Report – The Road Crew worked in the shop, changed oil in backhoe, cold patched
potholes, trimmed grapevines on Carroll, cleaned ditch on Pine Hill, removed a downed tree on
Cider Press. Bridge inspections were received and the Roadmaster and Steph will meet with the
consulting firm to review the results.
Zoning Investigations – No report.
Tyler Karycki/Bill Yost -The board requested that Steph reach out to Ed Greco to get the issue
moved further ahead.
Solar Farm
a. Pivot Energy – App Flats – The owners have signed the plan and the county has
not reviewed the final plan and their next meeting is November 25th. Once they
sign, the plans will come back to the township for the rest of the required
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signatures before it gets to the board. The plans should be fully signed in
December.
Clemens Road Bridge No Report.
Intersection at Wolf’s Crossroads (Rte. 890, Brush Valley and Seven Points Roads) Radar
sign was received and being tested on Seven Points Rd.
West Mountain Road – An ordinance will be drafted to change the name Mountain Road to
West Mountain Road from Route 890 west to the Lower Augusta border.
Supervisor Compensation – The board decided to go to a new rate and pay monthly or
quarterly instead of by meeting. Ed will draft an ordinance.
Sight Distance Concerns at the Airport Rd. and Seven Points Intersection The trees are
scheduled to be removed on October 31 st. The shed will be demolished soon. The road crew
will order signs after the trees and shed are removed.
Tressler Road Drainage Issue Waiting for a plan from the engineer.
Budget – The board will meet prior to the November 11th meeting at 4:30 to review the 2026
budget.
Grid Scale Solar Workshop Steph attended a seminar on grid scale workshops. The seminar
was very informative and she suggested the board review the current solar ordinance for updates
and language about data centers and battery buildings.
Online Payments Skyler made the motion, seconded by Julie to allow the Administrator to pay
Geisinger and the credit card via online to avoid cancellations and late fees. Proper
documentation will be provided to the board. Motion was passed unanimously.
Emergency Management Coordinator PEMA has approved Russ Chamberlin as our new
EMC.
NEW BUSINESS
Fire Tax Chris Anderson and Kerry Yordy of the Stonington Fire Co were present to discuss the
purchase of a fire truck. They presented a letter with information on what the fire company
spends money on in addition to fire trucks including fire gear and equipment. Fire gear must be
replaced every ten years regardless of how much it was used. The board does not want to raise
fire tax millage at this point because of the reassessment. After some discussion the board agreed
to give the extra in the fire tax account from 2017 to current to fire company. Colin moved,
seconded by Julie to pay the remaining amount of fire tax from 2017 to date to Stonington Fire
Co. Motion was passed unanimously.
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5K Run in 2026 A call was received concerning a race to be held June 2026 at Spyglass. The
race may run on Plum Creek Rd or Klinger Road but details weren’t provided on start and finish
lines. Also asked were questions regarding liability insurance. Steph was tasked to get more
details.
Review of and authorization to pay all bills Skyler made a motion to pay all the bills. Julie
seconded the motion. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion to Adjourn
Skyler made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Julie seconded the motion. Motion
passed without opposition.
FIRST NATIONAL -General $0.00
FIRST NATIONAL Gen. Savings $0.00
FIRST NATIONAL- State $0.00
FIRST NATIONAL-State Savings $0.00
Grant Income Account $ 0.00
Land Development Escrow Account $ 0.00
CENTRAL PENN BANK General Fund $356,448.01
CENTRAL PENN BANK Escrow Account $3,769.34
CENTRAL PENN BANK Liquid Fuels $79,971.12
EQUIPMENT FUND $76,405.60
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephanie A. McKinney
Administrator