Millcreek Township Supervisors' Meeting 9/22/2026

The Millcreek Township Supervisors held a meeting on September 22, 2026, addressing a variety of municipal matters including zoning ordinance amendments, personnel hires, equipment purchases, and emergency declarations. Significant procurement-related actions included approval of a $67,625 purchase of a Bobcat forklift from Nicholson Industrial Equipment under a Co-Star contract, and sewer pipeline repairs totaling approximately $202,900 with Insight Pipe Contracting, also under Co-Star. The board approved hiring three full-time firefighters to maintain staffing levels and reduce overtime costs, as well as new hires in communications and zoning departments. Training requests for fire and police personnel were approved, including incident command and fire investigator courses. A major focus was on proposed zoning ordinance amendments to regulate data centers, including strict environmental, safety, and decommissioning requirements, though no data center proposals have been received. The board also declared a disaster emergency following severe storms to facilitate recovery efforts. Public comments highlighted concerns about repeated sewer backups and flooding, surveillance camera privacy issues, and legal fees. The board discussed ongoing legal code reviews and considered retaining separate legal counsel for municipal code matters. Motions related to procurement and budget allocations were unanimously approved throughout the meeting.