Monthly Business

Supervisor Paul and Supervisor McBurney moved to approve paid bills through February 13, 2023 (passed 4-0). Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve unpaid bills through February 13, 2023 (passed 4-0).

The January 3, 2023 Re-Organizational Meeting Minutes were approved on a motion by Supervisor Paul and Supervisor Schreffler (4-0). The January 9, 2023 Meeting Minutes were approved on a motion by Supervisor Paul and Supervisor McBurney (4-0).

Chief Tim Neiter submitted a report for January 2023 and requested the Dauphin County non-emergency phone number (717) 558-6900 be placed on the Halifax Township website for controlled burns or downed trees. Dauphin County will dispatch Halifax Fire Department if necessary; emergencies should call 911.

Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Paul moved to approve the easement agreement once reviewed by Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky (passed 4-0).

The plan was not given approval because the measurements provided on the sketches are not consistent with what HRG, Inc. Engineer Alex Greenly measured in Google Earth.

The plan was not given approval because the dimensions of the existing concrete driveway do not match aerial imagery. The plan also does not depict the swimming pool, patio surround, and widened portion of the driveway serving the existing dwelling.

Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor McBurney moved to deny the proposed parking lot expansion for Fire & Ice Smokehouse & Creamery based on HRG, Inc. Engineer Alex Greenly's January 4, 2023 Land Development Review Letter #4 (passed 4-0).

Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve advertising and set Spring Cleanup dates of May 12, 2023 (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) and May 13, 2023 (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (passed 4-0). Roadmaster Tim Belk also noted Jackson Township picked up the Boom Mower on February 13, 2023, and discussion arose about which roads to consider for paving and oil and chip.

Bruce Henry submitted a report for January 2023 and suggested lowering the speed limit to 35 mph within Fort Halifax Park boundaries. The 16th Annual Fort Halifax Park Banquet was announced for February 18, 2023 at Halifax Area Ambulance & Rescue Association on Bunker Hill Road, doors opening at 5:00 p.m.

The Board dispensed with reading of the Auditor Resolution (moved by Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Paul, 5-0), approved the Auditor Resolution (moved by Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Paul, 5-0), and approved appointment of outside auditor Wagner, Dreese, Elsasser & Associates, P.C. (moved by Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler, 5-0).

Travis Enders raised questions about website and email. The Board of Supervisors agreed to explore options with pricing for email accounts and a .gov website.

Chairman Kenneth Bechtel reported on the COG Meeting held January 19, 2023 at Washington Township Municipal Building, which focused on EMS services for the Upper Dauphin Area. Jeffery Enders, Director of Public Safety for Dauphin County, reviewed EMS data and discussed the impact of recent changes to EMS providers on response times, as well as what municipalities can do to facilitate services such as an Emergency Service Tax.

Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler moved to authorize Chairman Kenneth Bechtel and Secretary Sara Glace to invest Money Market monies into a CD for 12 or 15 months at the best dividend rate (passed 5-0).

Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve the Dauphin County Tax Claim Bureau Interest Free Period (passed 5-0).

Supervisor Paul volunteered to attend the meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Herbert, Rowland, & Grubic, Inc. offices at 369 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111.

Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor Paul moved to approve the Municipal Winter Traffic Services Supplemental Agreement (passed 5-0).

Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky advised that the complaint was withdrawn with Magisterial District Court 12-3-02. No further action is needed at this time.

The Board of Supervisors advised Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky to transfer the judgment to court.

Supervisor McBurney provided a quarterly report on the work done at Fort Halifax Farmhouse & Barn and what was reimbursed.

Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve a letter of support for Appalachian Kayak to apply for a grant through the Pennsylvania Economic Development Center (passed 5-0). Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Paul moved to approve Kayak Camp dates at Fort Halifax Park: June 26–30, July 10–14, July 25–28, and July 31–August 4, 2023 (passed 5-0).

The Board of Supervisors advised Kyle Lehman to put signs in his yard asking truck drivers to be respectful of using brake retarders at night because children are sleeping. The Board noted this is something PSP will not enforce.