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Council declines $3,376 River Valley Transit invoice, approves Walmart local‑share agreement
Summary
Montoursville council rejected a $3,376.22 RVT invoice after the borough solicitor said RVT must honor an $18,000/year local‑share contract; council approved a pending five‑year $12,500/year Wal‑Mart contribution to help meet local share obligations.
Council debated a $3,376.22 statement from River Valley Transit (RVT) on June 1. Council Member Misty Emick and Council Member Marshall Winters objected to paying the difference; Borough Solicitor Mr. Kenyon explained that when RVT assumed service the original mileage‑based local‑share agreement—$18,000 per year—remained in force and that prior invoices exceeding that amount would not be paid by the borough. A motion by Donald Boyles to approve the $3,376.22 payment failed; the transcript records "All are opposed."
Council then considered a five‑year agreement with Wal‑Mart to contribute $12,500 per year to the local share. Mr. Winters said the borough lacks RVT's authority to contract directly with Wal‑Mart, but the borough can secure private contributions. Council approved the Wal‑Mart agreement pending final solicitor review (motion by Marshall Winters, second by Donald Boyles). Mr. Winters urged the council not to be "that community" that discontinues bus service; the remark framed the local‑share discussion as balancing fiscal accountability with preserving transit service.
