The Milford Board of Supervisors met for a special work session on Tuesday morning to discuss business and issues related to the township.

            Safety at the four-way stop sign on Spinnerstown Road was discussed. Witnesses have seen and heard accidents, drivers not stopping at the sign, and traffic congestion in the area.

            Anna Kate Dale, general manager at the Spinnerstown Hotel, came to the meeting to provide insight into the problem. Staff have witnessed accidents as well as drivers cutting through the parking lot completely disregarding pedestrians. The hotel has recorded incidents on its security cameras and provided this video to the state police.

            The state police have been very supportive and helpful with the situation. "Our relationship is great," said Dale.

            Milford is focused on rectifying the issue at the intersection. The township would like to keep the "old town feel" of a stop sign, however, the influx of traffic and drivers is pushing the township to explore the possibility of flashing stop signs or a stop light at the intersection.

            Milford Township is exploring all options to alleviate the traffic safety issues at the intersection. Supervisors and staff will be discussing LED lights on the stop signs to increase their visibility. Moving forward, the township will be examining the possibility of a stop light becoming a state project. There is a window of opportunity to work with the state.

            Supervisors and staff also went over the MS-965 Use Report of State Funds. The municipal liquid fuels program funds a variety of projects relating to the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of public roads.

            However, funds are only available to municipalities that submit annual reports. Milford keeps a detailed record of how the funds are spent. For example, money from the program is used to purchase road salt. The funds need to be traceable. "Something you get a receipt for," said Township Manager Jeffery Vey.

            Devan Ambron, assistant manager, also explained the importance of keeping detailed records for the MS-965. Every dollar needs to be noted and allocated for proper use. If not, "a big audit" will occur.

            Future trail parking was also discussed. The township is planning to construct five or six parking spaces at Milford Village for township residents and apartment tenants to use. The township will possibly enter into an agreement with the apartment complex with an easement for future construction of a trailhead and parking lot.