Government transition

Discussed ambiguities in supervisor and council compensation under the Second Class Township Code and the transition commission's work.

Advocated for utilizing an RFP and outside experts to assist the transition committee in writing the new government code.

Expressed disappointment that the transition committee's RFP vote was not on the agenda and urged the board to let the committee use an outside consultant.

Stressed the importance of hiring an expert to write the administrative code to set up Millcreek's government properly for the next 50 to 100 years.

Provided an update on the transition committee's work to draft an administrative code and evaluate municipal operations.

Criticized the nearly six-month delay in forming the transition committee since the November election, calling it unacceptable by business standards.

A former study commission member endorsed the transition committee announcement and hoped at least one former commissioner serves on it.

Another former study commission member thanked the Board for putting the transition on the agenda and asked that former commissioners be considered for the transition committee.

A former study commission member offered free help from former commissioners and urged transparency and public access throughout the transition.

A former study commission member suggested using DCED's free guidance and making the transition committee an open subcommittee that reports regularly to the Board.

Applauded the big crowd and urged residents to learn about the township's new form of government and watch past study commission videos.

A former Government Study Commission member urged the Board to hold public meetings and involve residents during the government transition, handing over sample timelines and a township manager job description.

Asked for specifics on the transition process and whether the township applied for a large federal grant program; also asked Bock to explain his no votes on vehicle leases.

Urged the board to publish a detailed transition plan with a timeline and team, saying 2027 candidates and voters need clarity.

Urged the board to establish a transparent transition team and timeline to prepare for the voter-approved manager-council form of government in 2028.

Congratulated new Supervisor Kylie Morris and urged the board to tap former Government Study Commission members and DCED resources for the transition committee.