2026-08-11 Town Hall Minutes

225 EAST MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 421
MILLHEIM, PA 16854
(CENTRE COUNTY)
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TOWN HALL MEETING
August 11, 2026
Nickelaus Engle called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members in attendance, Cecilia Gallup and Marissa Evankovich and Nicholas Engle. Also, in attendance Cim Besecker Borough Treasurer.
Citizens present: Mark Engle, Amber May, Kathy Highbaugh, Mark Engle and Tammy Myers.
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Nick shared the Rettew handout from the July 24th Council meeting.
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Discussion was held regarding Rettew’s updates on both plants.
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The Borough is continuing to work on potential funding opportunities.
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Marissa expressed we don’t want for-profit companies taking over municipal water operations, noting that rates could increase. She referenced Rock Springs in Ferguson Township, where PA American Water took over the troubled authority.
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Tammy Myers noted that the Borough website was not updated with the recent Boil Water Advisory.
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It was discussed that, because residents may see more boil-water advisories, the Borough should establish and post standard operating procedures and information for residents.
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Not everyone received the email sent through the group.
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The Borough is working on implementing a text-message notification system to improve communication with residents.
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Nick again raised the possibility of hiring a part-time manager.
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There was considerable discussion regarding where funding would come from to pay for the position.
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Nick explained that he and Robert currently handle writing all Borough grants.
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The proposed manager could assist with grant writing, website updates, communications, and general administrative oversight.
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It was acknowledged that Denise and Cim are doing a good job, a manager could oversee workload.
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The need for improved oversight of the Borough’s email and website was also discussed.
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It was noted that someone is already working on these areas, but they have been pushed to the background because of the ongoing sewer and water issues.
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Nick noted that website and communication responsibilities could be overseen by a part-time manager.
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Tammy Myers reported concerns regarding the pavilion she rented on Sunday:
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The grass had not been mowed.
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There was bird droppings on the tables.
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The porta-potty was located off the concrete, requiring them to move it.
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Debris had to be cleared from the pavilion area.
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Cim explained that I try to notify the Borough crew when the pavilions are rented so they know to mow the area.

• Kathy Highbaugh noted that the Borough has numerous properties to maintain in addition to
  other responsibilities for the crew.
• General property upkeep was also discussed.
• I noted that I had sprayed weeds and attempted to pull weeds around the monument, but the
  ground was too dry to continue.
• Tammy offered to assist with cleaning the pavilions when they are rented.

Cim Besecker, Borough Treasurer