Minutes From the Wiconisco Township
Board of Supervisors Meeting

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sean Flynn at 6:00 p.m. on June 2, 2026. Present at the meeting were Chairman Sean Flynn, Vice Chairman Kerry Teter, Supervisor Ron Pinchorski, Secretary Candice Fausnacht, Police Chief Nicole Barge, Zoning Officer Paul Kulp, Wastewater Operator Dan Schell and Solicitor Jack Kerwin.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from the May 5, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting were approved as written. The tax collector’s report, treasurer’s report, zoning report, police chief’s report, wastewater operator’s report, water authority report and roadmaster’s report were all read and approved.

Citizen’s Questions:

Several citizens issued complaints regarding a press box that was built and paid for by the Lykens Tigers at the L&W Memorial Field.

Jack Welker – issued 4 concerns regarding the press box:

1. Loss of a Functional Baseball Field

2. Respect for the history of L&W Memorial Field

3. Public process and transparency

4. Appearance and historic character

He would like the Board to:

1. Review the process that led to approval of the press box.

2. Evaluate the impact the structure has had on the baseball field and future recreational use.

3. Consider alternative locations for the press box that do not interfere with the historic field.

4. If relocation is not feasible, consider removing the structure and restoring the affected portion of L&W Memorial Field.

George Reed – who owns the field? Sean Flynn advised Wiconisco Township and Lykens Borough.

Kelli Yerger – in the minutes from 7/1/2025, it states that the Tigers were asked to remove the painted LT from the building which they did not do and then they added a paw print. She questioned why it is still there and why there was no follow up.

Kerry Teter – Sean Flynn did not make the decision alone. All of the supervisors were aware of the press box being built. Ron Pinchorski stated that he was under the impression that the building was going to be placed where the shipping container was located. He requested that it be put in the minutes that he is against the press box and thinks it looks stupid. Kerry Teter of Lykens stated that several years ago Ron Pinchorski wanted to give the field back to the County.

Heather Winn – was any consideration given about the noise level for neighboring homes? Sean Flynn stated that the new press box is located farther away from the homes and may be an improvement.

Mike Keiser- agrees with a lot of the points that Jack Welker made however nothing was taken away from the field. The Tigers are the only group that use the field and that they have put a lot of time and money into improvements for the field. He stated that baseball could still be played on the field and that he would help map out a field if a baseball team should want to play there.

Floyd Wertz- asked where is the Wiconisco Township building permit? Marty Sowers advised that both a zoning permit and a building permit were issued to the Lykens Tigers. The building is not in a floodplain.

Dave Perniola – was the permit brought up at a Lykens or Wiconisco meeting? Marty Sowers stated that permits do not need to be approved at a public meeting.

Kelly Kaster- where else was there a spot feasible to place the building? Marty Sowers stated that as long as it meets the setbacks, it can be placed anywhere.

Ryan Langhans (President of Lykens Tigers) – The home side of the field was moved and the press box was placed so that the sun would not be shining in the eyes of those in the press box. The building was pulled back so that baseball could still be played. The Tigers want to keep making things better, they are not trying to take over the field. More events can be held at the field for which the press box can be used. If the Tigers did not use the field, no one would be using it. Kerry Teter added that if the Tigers did not maintain the field, it would be a piece of history as no one would be maintaining it. Kerry Teter of Lykens stated that Lykens Borough will not put money into the field.

Sean Flynn – The Tigers have spent over $80,000.00 on improvements to the field in the past year. It will always be the L&W Memorial Field, the Tigers will never own it.

Jack Welker – who thinks that the building is placed in a good location? If the Board followed the Sunshine Law, the building would not be there. He would like the board to remedy the situation at a public meeting.

Jack Kerwin – There was no violation of the Sunshine Law. There was no township monies used for the building. If the Township requires the building to be moved, they could be subject to liability.

Paul Kulp – who pays for the lights at the L&W Memorial Field? The Tigers pay for the electric bills from July through December. The placement is the problem and that it wasn’t made public before a decision was made. Maybe now people in Wiconisco will have events at the field as no one has used the field other than the Tigers for years.

Tom Koppenhaver – years ago it was agreed that the paint at the field should be green. Jen Mislyan and Kelly Kaster both agreed that everything should be painted a neutral color. Lori Herb added that the building takes away from the historic look of the field. Ron Pinchorski stated that when he questioned the Tigers regarding the orange and black paint, they stated that it is the same colors as the Wiconisco Township fire company.

Sean Flynn – when he saw the building being erected, it wasn’t what he envisioned and Ron Pinchorski called him to go look at the field. Sean, Kerry Teter of Lykens and the Tigers looked at the placement however considering that there are no longer baseball lines on the field it was hard to tell. Jack Welker stated that foul territory is gone. Sean added that the Wiconisco Township and Lykens Borough Boards will address a baseball field if a team approaches the Board requesting to play there.

Kerry Teter of Lykens – Lykens Borough will not be voting to make any changes to the press box. .

Old Business:

The accounts to be paid on a prepared sheet were approved by motion of Sean Flynn and seconded by KerryTeter with all supervisors voting in favor.

New Business:

Sean Flynn made a motion to approve Ordinance 2026-02 electing to amend the police pension plan administered by PMRS. Ron Pinchorski seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

Kerry Teter made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2017 Ford SW Outfitted police vehicle from Lykens Borough at a cost of $17,500.00. Ron Pinchorski seconded the motion with all supervisors voting in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.