MILL HALL — Bald Eagle Township supervisors approved repairs to the township building’s roof, discussed rising costs associated with this year’s road paving project and authorized the purchase of dozens of new speed limit signs during their June 16 meeting.

One of the evening’s longest discussions centered on ongoing leaks at the township building and salt storage facility. Supervisors met with a roofing contractor to review options ranging from minor repairs to a complete roof restoration.

The contractor explained that cracks had developed in portions of the standing-seam metal roof, allowing water to infiltrate the building.

“There are four or five sections that split parallel with the standing seam,” he said while describing the damaged areas.

While a full roof rehabilitation estimated at approximately $50,000 was discussed, supervisors determined that the project was not included in this year’s budget due to significant spending already committed to road work.

“We’re not in a position to move forward with the big project this year,” Chairman Steve Tasselli said. “It’s not $50,000 budgeted.”

Instead, supervisors agreed to approve the $2,500 repair project to address the immediate leaks and patch several holes in the roof over the salt storage area.

“What we want is to have it repaired the best we can right now, including the salt bin and including the leaks here,” Tasselli said.

The contractor agreed to include repairs to several holes in the salt shed roof as part of the work.

“I’ll throw that in on the $2,500,” he told the board before supervisors unanimously approved the repair.

Supervisors additionally spent considerable time discussing a nearly $30,000 fuel surcharge associated with the township’s 2026 paving project.

The township originally budgeted $750,000 for road improvements. The paving contract was awarded for approximately $720,000, but rising fuel costs increased the project total to just under $750,000.

Several supervisors questioned why the contractor could seek additional compensation after the contract had already been signed.

“Why do we sign a contract?” Vice-Chairman Ken McGhee asked during the discussion.

Municipal Services Representative Daren Stover participated in the meeting by phone and explained that state contracts allow for fuel price adjustments on large paving projects exceeding certain tonnage thresholds.

While some supervisors suggested delaying the project until fuel prices potentially decline, others expressed concern about disrupting the contractor’s schedule and delaying work needed before the start of the school year.

Ultimately, supervisors approved the surcharge and authorized the project to move forward while directing staff to continue discussions with the contractor.

“I’d like to make a motion to just move forward with it,” Tasselli said. “We’ve done the best we can with budgeting across the board and keeping things as cheap as possible.”

The board also approved the purchase of approximately 66 new speed limit signs and related hardware at a cost of roughly $7,050.

Township staff recently completed an inventory of existing signs and determined many roads either lacked proper signage or contained signs that no longer complied with township ordinances.

“If you put it in the ordinance, you should have it posted,” solicitor Frank Micelli said.

Officials noted that the purchase would provide enough signs to properly mark township roads and maintain a small inventory for future replacements.

“We’ve been talking about this now for months and months and months,” Tasselli. “Let’s get it done.”

The motion passed and signs will be purchased.