PALMYRA TOWNSHIP – WAYNE COUNTY March 2, 2026
Chairman Steffen called the board of supervisor’s meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
We welcome Supervisor Hillriegel to the Board. He has taken the oath of office with our local magistrate and welcomed him to the table.
Roll calls showed Chairman Steffen, Supervisors Kmetz and Supervisor Hillriegel were present.
Last month’s minutes were reviewed as written. Supervisor Kmetz made a motion to accept the previous month’s minutes, with a second by Supervisor Hillriegel and all supervisors voting yes.
The Treasurer’s Report was given by Shayla Gouger and is on file as well as posted on the back wall. Chairman Steffen made a motion to accept the treasurers report with a second by Supervisor Hillriegel and all supervisors voting yes.
The 2025 Audit has been completed by Brad Murray.
Bill List number #3 was presented. Chairman Steffen made a motion to pay the bill list, with a second by Supervisor Kmetz and all supervisors voting yes.
Preferred Management has been officially terminated. This means the township will take on Short-Term Rental affairs. Chairman Steffen presents the task to Supervisor Hillriegel and will present this to Paul once he has returned to office. Supervisor Hillriegel agreed to help with Short Term Rental Application and Inspection Process. This will be discussed more once Paul returns.
Fire Report was given by Scott Mead and is on file.
PPH Ambulance Report has nothing to report currently.
Correspondence The Township received its normal newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, and magazines.
The deposits of Liquid Fuels in the amount of $60,502.04 and Turnback Funds in the amount of $3520.00 will be deposited today March 2, 2026, into the State Road Account. Annual Spring Meeting will be held at Texas #4, Honesdale on March 18th at 7pm.
Chairman Steffen states that Supervisor Hillreigel has had a conversation with Chief Drake regarding the Nuisance/Noise Ordinance. Chairman Steffen asks Solicitor Treat about adopting the statewide PA Nuisance Neighbor Law (PANNL) as our standard for nuisance ordinance? Also, after much discussion we have all come to the realization that the Landry situation is harassment. Even after reading through the PA Nuisance Neighbor Law the most important thing is documentation.
If adopted, can we then schedule fines on the township behalf? Solicitor Treat states we cannot override the state, but we can carry the same level of expectation. Chairman Steffen goes on to read some of the specific definitions on the PANNL. It does seem whether you file a nuisance complaint or harassment level complaint both are going to need lots of documentation as stressed in the PANNL. Chairman Steffen makes a motion to allow Solicitor Treat to do more research on this PANNL and put something in place the township can formally adopt as a Noise/Nuisance Ordinance, with a second from Supervisor Kmetz and all supervisors voting yes.
Planning Commission has nothing to report
Public Comment Mr. Landry asks about the inclusivity of the Noise Nuisance Ordinance and what that will mean. Chairmans Steffen states that if someone is mowing at 9am, you may find that to be a nuisance but it’s a reasonable time to mow. If you are mowing your lawn at 10pm, you are not mowing your lawn at a reasonable time, therefore you have become a Noise Nuisance.
Chairman Steffen goes on to say that it will all come down to documentation. Everything he has read has had a major stress on the use of documentation. Police Report was given by Officer Rowan and is on file. Chairman Steffen thanks him for his help with the Noise Nuisance problem.
Gary asks how these harassment/nuisance situations would get to court and if they would be civil or brought on by the police. Solicitor Treat states that it could be either by civil or criminal manner, but all situations will most likely end up in the courts.
Zoning Report has nothing to report. Paul is excused.
The report of Digitizing Records has nothing to report.
Emergency Management has nothing to report.
The Solicitor’s Report has nothing more to report.
Final Call for Public Comment
Road Report was given by Roadmaster Kmetz and is on file.
Shayla advises the BOS that there will be PennDot Traffic Counting in the following areas. Between 590 and Rocky View Drive and between Columbus and Deer Run Rd (Palm Ave). We have a letter prepared to go to PennDot concerning the traffic light at 590 and Owego and township responsibilities. This letter will be sent in forthcoming months.
Next scheduled meeting is Monday April 6, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Motion to adjourn at 6:49 pm by Chairman Steffen with a second by Supervisor Kmetz and all supervisors voting yes.