January 7 Middletown Council Meeting Update
Three takeaways from the meeting ⬇️
During the Public Comment section, a speaker brought up an increase in solicitation and panhandling in Middletown.
“We tell folks all the time, please call 911 to report that. Myself, the police Chief, and our foreman of public works personally have had conversations [with the panhandlers]. They are in full violation of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.” - Township Manager John McMullan
Also from Public Comment: Stormwater management is an issue for many homeowners and will eventually need to be addressed by Council.
“This township has been under development for 70, 80 years and beyond…The requirements for stormwater management now are light years different than they were…The design capacity for storm sewer pipe and inlet collection was based off of PennDOT requirements at that time..It’s going to have to get addressed across the board.” - Township Engineer Eric Janetka
Council is temporarily down a member after a resignation.
“Council will be charged with filling the vacancy from a representative from the third district within 30 days. And if that person so desires to continue that position and wants to seek election to fulfill the full term…that person would be listed on the election ballot in the primary election in May.” - Township Manager John McMullan
You can find the full meeting here:
