MILL HALL — Bald Eagle Township supervisors opened their April meeting with updates on road damage repairs, mulch day concerns and several administrative items in other business.

Road Damage

Repairs Planned

According to township secretary Marissa Morgan, hauling has been completed by Bowman Excavating and a meeting to discuss road repairs is scheduled.

Supervisors confirmed that a meeting will be held Friday, May 1, to discuss road damage repairs with Bowman Excavating.

During their meeting last month, supervisors discussed an excess maintenance agreement with Wawa and their contractor as they hauled fill material from Plunket Run Road to begin backfilling at the location.

Before accepting the original contract provided, the supervisors discussed potential safeguards for the township which included:

— Daily road inspections.

— Restrictions during school arrival/dismissal hours.

— Clear documentation of road conditions before and after hauling.

— A defined timeline for repairs.

The agreement also required the contractor to restore any road damage caused during the project within a set timeframe.

Supervisors discussed their ongoing coordination with Bowman Excavating, reporting that Bowman has been cooperative and responsive, and is expected to begin repairs once final planning is completed. Berm damage and roadway wear were identified as priority areas for repair, with further details expected following the May 1 meeting.

Mulch Program

to Be Eliminated

One of the most significant decisions of the meeting involved the township’s mulch day program.

Supervisors discussed a recent incident in which a resident’s vehicle window was damaged during mulch loading. It was noted by Chairman Steve Tasselli the required liability waiver form had not been signed before the incident occurred.

“It was a slip-up. It was a mistake. It’s sad,” Tasselli said.

Supervisors discussed whether to continue allowing residents to receive free mulch, citing growing liability risks.

Mill Hall Police Chief Brandon Coleman agreed with the supervisors in the decision to remove the pile, stating “Less reason to have people on the property, less liability.”

After discussion, supervisors voted to eliminate the mulch pile once the remaining material is removed. The township will notify tree services that dumping is no longer permitted and allow residents to remove existing mulch themselves until the supply is gone.

Supervisors additionally agreed to reimburse the vehicle owner for the damaged window, directing the individual to obtain a repair estimate from Safelite.

Officials estimated the repair cost would likely remain modest.

“I priced it on Safelite’s website and it’s like 300 bucks,” said township road crew employee Brock Gallagher.

Supervisors approved reimbursement for the repair, with supervisors expecting the cost to remain under approximately $500.

Before adjourning, supervisors discussed possible solutions for removing any remaining mulch, including contacting a landfill if needed.

In other business, supervisors:

— discussed creating a formal code of conduct policy for township employees.

— approved a country club equipment storage project, contingent upon completion of a required stormwater management agreement.

— approved a minor boundary line adjustment involving approximately 0.22 acres between neighboring properties.

— approved a donation of $125 to the Clinton County Convention.