December 16, 2025 Agenda

Amending Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of Mifflinburg Borough Electricity; Section 120 Residential Service; Section 122 General Light and Power Secondary Service (Rate GLP-1) (1 KW Minimum); Section 123 General Light and Power Secondary Service (Rate GLP-3) (25 KW Minimum); and Section 125 General Light and Power Primary Service (Rate GLP-4) (25W Minimum).

Draft Ordinance 2025-04

 

 

Amending Chapter 25, Section 203 of the Municipal Ordinances of the Borough of Mifflinburg Entitled Taxation, Special; Occupational Privilege Tax, Amount of Tax.

Draft Ordinance 2025-03

The Borough of Mifflinburg is one of 35 Pennsylvania communities that owns its electrical system.  Our Borough owns and operates the electric utility distribution system dedicated to serving Mifflinburg’s residents and businesses. This decision was made in the early 1900’s by Mifflinburg’s leaders to ensure that our residents had the services they needed.

Owning our own electrical system has many benefits; one is that all decisions made regarding the operation of the system are made locally by the Borough’s Elected Officials, for the benefit of the community.  There are no shareholders demanding higher profits on their investment, just service and investment in the Mifflinburg community.  Another benefit is the swift local response to electrical outages, meaning there are only short interruptions in service.  Additionally, we have local employees to provide these services.

Mifflinburg Borough Council has entered into power supply agreements through the American Municipal Power Association.  These supply agreements extend over several years to help to stabilize the costs of energy to help to ensure that our energy rates are stabilized to some extent.

However, just like the larger electrical suppliers, not all components of our supply can be controlled locally since we are connected to a regional supply grid that helps to ensure that the lights remain on even during peak electricity demand days.  This regional supply grid (PJM Interconnection) must ensure that there is enough capacity within the grid to supply every customer’s needs all year long.

PJM analyzes the capacity available from all generators and the pricing for this capacity is determined through auctions held at predetermined times.  The most recent auctions have seen rates reach unprecedented levels which are driving all electric rates higher for every customer in the PJM service area.  Several factors have contributed to these increases:  rising demand nationwide and locally, more regulations regarding generation, fewer power plants in service and new generation not being built quickly enough.

In addition to these increased capacity costs, the Borough of Mifflinburg is also facing the loss of its’ largest customer for 2026.  This loss will be felt in many ways-most significantly in the loss of revenue and jobs.

Due to all of these factors and future uncertainties in the Electric Supply market, the Borough has been working closely with our Electrical Engineers to re-evaluate the Borough’s electric rate structure to meet these rising electric costs.  The Study prepared by the Utility Engineers can be found in the link below.   This study has recommended that the billing structure be changed to reflect the same structure in which the Borough is billed by their supplier.  This change in billing structure will simplify billing to some extent, but it is also designed to cover the increasing costs. Borough Council recognizes that these increases will affect every customer and has made every effort to cut costs and only increase rates the bare minimum required to meet the needs of operations.  Borough Council has also been very careful to ensure that the rates remain competitive with other area suppliers to ensure that the costs of living and doing business in Mifflinburg remain comparable to other communities in our area.

2025 Preliminary Electric Rate Study

 

 

2026 Tentative Budget

Mifflinburg Parks Master Plan 

Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA Supports Mifflinburg Families This Summer

Mifflinburg, PA — The Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA stepped in this summer to help meet vital community needs in Mifflinburg, ensuring local children had access to healthy meals and safe recreation opportunities.

Each week throughout the summer, more than 143 children received nutritious food for breakfast and lunch—seven days a week— through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) operated by the Milton YMCA. This program helps fill the gap for families during the months when school meals are unavailable, ensuring that children remain nourished and ready to thrive.

In addition to food security, the YMCA partnered with the Mifflinburg Borough to help operate the Mifflinburg Pool, providing children and families with a safe and welcoming place to enjoy the summer. The Mifflinburg Kiwanis Club provided free swimming lessons to children in the beginner’s level.  Thanks to their generous support, the YMCA was able to offer 107 swim lessons to 88 local children, giving them life-saving water safety skills and building their confidence in and around the water.

“Feeding kids and teaching them how to be safe in the water are two of the most important ways we can serve our community,” said Angela Haines, GSV YMCA Director of Operations. “We’re grateful for the partnerships and generosity that made this possible in Mifflinburg.”

By working together, the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA, Mifflinburg Borough, Milton YMCA, and Mifflinburg Kiwanis Club helped strengthen the community, making sure every child had the opportunity for a healthier, safer summer.

About the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA
The Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA is dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With branches across the region, the Y provides programs and services that nurture potential, promote well-being, and foster a sense of belonging.

-Provided by the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA

The Borough of Mifflinburg has received notice from the Mosquito Borne Disease Control Team from the Northumberland County Conservation District that they have detected West Nile Virus in some mosquito traps placed in Mifflinburg.  They have provided a newsletter which you can find via this link with more information. (West Nile Virus Newsletter)

Even though there is a low risk of disease transmission, they still encourage residents to take some precautions as outlined in their newsletter.

The Borough of Mifflinburg is looking for a volunteer to serve as the Borough’s Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC).  This individual should possess the following qualifications:

• Read and understand State and Federal laws.
• Prepare plans and budgets.
• Work well with volunteers and the public.
• Operate Technology.
• Lead a coordinated response during an emergency.
• Attend meetings as required.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest to the Borough Manager including qualifications.

There is an authorization form you must complete, sign and return to the Borough Office. The form is available at the Borough Office or can be downloaded below.

Your account will be drafted on the 15th of each month unless the 15th is a weekend or holiday, then it will be drafted the next business day. There is no fee for this service.

You will continue to receive a monthly utility bill which will show you the amount and the date it will draft.

Automatic Bill Payment Form