Council adopts intermunicipal agreement with Mill Hall after debate over internal disbursement language

Lock Haven City Council adopted Resolution 2025-43 on Nov. 24 to formalize an intermunicipal cooperation agreement with Mill Hall Borough for fire-related mutual aid and shared services.

Council discussion focused on whether sections 2–4 of the draft agreement — internal disbursement and administrative details — should remain. One council member argued those details were internal business and should be removed; another council member and the fire-advisory-board representative said including a clear breakdown (including a 25% administrative allocation) improves transparency and avoids later disputes.

The fire advisory board had reviewed the language and recommended changes; council members agreed the agreement could be amended on the floor. After debate about transparency versus operational flexibility, council approved the resolution by roll call.

The resolution was adopted on Nov. 24; staff said the finalized agreement will be forwarded to Mill Hall and that the fire advisory board had already recommended the edits now approved by council.