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Treasurer/Assistant Secretary Position

Millheim has an immediate opening for the Borough Treasurer/Assistant Secretary position.  This position is part-time, averaging sixteen (16) to twenty (20) hours per week.  Qualifications include excellent written and verbal communication skills, basic computer skills – email, word and excel software. A working knowledge of Quickbooks is essential. Must be able to work with other Borough employees and Borough residents.  Interaction with other local Municipal, County, and State governments is important. Must have at least a high school education or GED. Must be able to be bonded. Salary dependent upon experience and education.  A complete job description is available upon request. Submit a resume to the Borough office at 225 East Main Street or by mail to P.O. Box 421, Millheim, PA 16854 or by e-mail to millheim@verizon.net.

Sewer Rate Increase

The Sewer EDU rate for 2019 is $75.00/EDU. This new rate becomes effective on the bill to be mailed in February 2019 which is for usage in January.

ACT 44 DISCLOSURE

This disclosure satisfies the requirements for the Millheim Borough Pension Fund with the Pennsylvania State Association of Borough’s Municipal Retirement Trust.

Click on attachment to view complete document.

2016 Act 44 Disclosure Form

Volunteers Wanted

Any one interested in helping the Downtown Beautification Committee, please contact Patty Beckenbaugh, Committee Chairperson at 349-2419.

ATV Ordinance

An ATV Ordinance regarding ATVs, dirt bikes, and other recreational vehicles was adopted at the January 2014 Borough Council meeting. It is now unlawful to operate these vehicles within the Borough. This ordinance was adopted to reduce noise, reduce dust and dirt pollution, and improve safety for pedestrians. There are certain exceptions, such as motorized wheel chairs and scooters used by handicapped individuals, and vehicles used for property maintenance or business purposes. Also excluded are uses by the Millheim Fire Company, the Penns Valley Emergency Medical Services, and other municipal, governmental, or military personnel when used to conduct their official duties. Code Enforcement Officers as well as the Pennsylvania State Police have enforcement authority of this ordinance. Violation of this ordinance can result in penalties ranging from $50 to $300 per offense. This is a summary of the ordinance. The full text of the ordinance can be found by clicking on “ATV Ordinance to the left of this document and then beside Attachments clicking on the ATV Ordinance.pdf“

IMPORTANT

Parking: There is 2-hour parking in the downtown business district. The area is signed and offenders may be ticketed. Please note: Parking in front of a fire hydrant is not permitted, offenders will be ticketed.