Apr 10, 2025
FAFO Media
Old Lycoming Township Property Damage and Transparency Issues
On Tuesday evening, April 8th, Old Lycoming Township held its monthly public Board of Supervisors Meeting, attended by Supervisors John Eck and Richard Metz. Supervisor Justin Kastner, was not present.
Residents raised pressing concerns about property damage allegedly caused by Township led alterations. One frustrated resident was pressing concerns over persistent flooding issues resulting in significant damage, which he attributed to recent changes made by the Township. Despite his ongoing complaints over the past six months, the resident stated he had yet to receive a response or resolution from local officials. During the meeting, he repeatedly pressed the Supervisors for a timeline on when the Township would address the alleged damage.
Supervisor Eck, appeared to deflect blame to former leadership, citing the tenure of former Township Supervisor David Shurn, who resigned on November 11, 2024, and contracts with Penncore Consulting LLC. Eck, who has been in his role for four months, expressed uncertainty by commenting on the need to “figure out who is in charge,” while noting that the resident seems to present a new issue with each complaint.
Supervisor Metz provided a counterpoint by noting he had personally visited the resident’s property and confirmed the extent of the damage firsthand. Under Pennsylvania’s Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act, the resident may be able to pursue a claim against the Township. Additionally, federal avenues such as the Federal Tort Claims Act and Section 1983 could be explored if constitutional violations relating to due process are involved.
Shannon Rossman, the newly appointed Old Lycoming Township Manager, promised to follow up by reaching out to Procore Consulting for answers. Rossman, who recently transitioned from her role as Lycoming County Planning & Community Development Director, took a proactive stance in addressing the resident’s concerns.
In other business, a motion was passed to award Angela Reome a $4,000 bonus, acknowledging her hard work and dedication. The meeting also covered issues of transparency, with a citizen questioning the accessibility of meeting minutes. While printed copies are available at the Township office during business hours, Rossman disclosed the current challenges with updating the website. She plans to seek assistance from seda cog to address these tech issues, following scrutiny that the Township’s delayed action is limiting public access to vital information. The most recent minutes suggest these concerns have been an ongoing discussion point, further adding to resident frustration over transparency and access.
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