LEWISTOWN — Township officials are continuing work on a proposed data center ordinance and are considering a publicly advertised workshop to gather community feedback before the measure advances toward public hearings.

During the township’s Monday meeting, supervisors discussed ongoing efforts to compile and refine the ordinance, using a data center ordinance adopted in Montgomery County as a reference during the drafting process.

Township representatives also discussed holding a publicly advertised workshop to allow for additional discussion of the draft ordinance before formal hearings are scheduled.

“I think that’s probably one we should advertise. So if people want to come and hear what we’re talking about …” said Supervisor Ron Napikoski Jr.

Derry Township’s planning commission is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Derry Township Municipal Building.

Officials did not publicly discuss specific ordinance provisions during the meeting, but the draft is expected to address zoning and land-use standards for potential data center development. Public interest in data center regulations has increased in Mifflin County in recent months amid ongoing discussions about potential future projects in the region.

The discussion comes amid nearby Granville Township officials recently coming under fire over perceived lack of transparency and environmental concerns from residents regarding a potential data center that could come to the area.

County and township officials have repeatedly stated that no formal land development application has been submitted for a data center project in Granville Township.

In addition to the data center ordinance, township officials reported progress on several other zoning updates, including revisions related to accessory structures and property maintenance requirements. Officials said legal advertisements are being prepared for proposed zoning amendments, though some definitions and wording remain under review before hearings can be scheduled.

Township representatives also noted that additional zoning-related applications continue to be submitted, including a recent proposal involving regulations for farm animals.

In other business, supervisors approved a final payment of $30,000 to Harris Golf, completing the financial phase of that project. The payment was listed as a formal agenda item and approved by the board.

The board also approved a $26,919.20 invoice from Wray’s Landscaping for work associated with landscaping improvements at the township’s mini-golf facility. Township officials additionally acknowledged a donation from contractor Corey Ray during the discussion.

Supervisors received an update on a bridge project estimated to cost approximately $526,948, including engineering expenses. Officials said the project is undergoing review by PennDOT and county agencies, with the township hoping to award a construction contract at its June 15 meeting.

Project representatives said environmental regulations protecting wild trout streams will limit certain riprap work between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, though other construction activities could begin sooner once approvals are secured.

The board also reported that a new salt storage bin is expected to arrive next week. Officials said a township trailer scheduled for replacement should arrive by mid-July after a vendor opted to replace the entire trailer rather than correct issues involving decking materials.