Millcreek board updates public‑comment rules: residents who register get five minutes

Millcreek Township supervisors adopted Resolution 2026‑R18 on June 9 to amend the township’s 2011 meeting rules and regulations, revising the order of business and public‑comment procedures.

What changed: under the updated rules any person (resident/taxpayer or non‑resident/non‑taxpayer) will have three minutes for public comment. However, residents or taxpayers who contact the township secretary in writing (email, drop‑off or letter) at least five days before a meeting and request to speak will be placed on the agenda and granted five minutes and will be called first during the public‑comment period. Staff stressed the written request option to accommodate residents without email access.

Why it was raised: the amendment aims to modernize and clarify longstanding practices, mirror processes used by the county and school district where appropriate, and ensure orderly participation while remaining consistent with Sunshine Act requirements cited during the discussion.

Board action: the board approved the resolution unanimously and discussed logistics for implementing the updated sign‑up and agenda listing process.