Government Transition Advisory Committee Meeting 7/23/2026

The Millcreek Township Government Transition Advisory Committee met on July 23, 2026, primarily to discuss the process for creating the township's administrative code as part of the transition to a new government structure. The committee reviewed a draft administrative code outline prepared by township employees and debated whether to proceed with this internal approach or to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire an outside consultant or law firm to develop the code. While the committee had previously approved an RFP to bring in external expertise, it appears that the supervisors may delay or reconsider that approach, with the RFP discussion scheduled for a future meeting. The committee expressed concerns about the lack of clarity on costs and the involvement of the township solicitor in the process. They also discussed the need to budget for related transition expenses in 2027, including ordinance amendments, public communications, and a search committee for a township manager. Public comments emphasized the urgency of completing the administrative code and criticized the decision not to issue the RFP promptly. The committee agreed to continue advising the supervisors and to seek updates on progress by September, aiming to complete the administrative code by December 31, 2026.