Monthly Business
Executive session held 6:30 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. — Real estate and possibility of litigation
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly business meeting on April 10, 2023, called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairman Kenneth Bechtel. Supervisors Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Brad Bruner (attending via teleconference) were present; Scott McBurney was absent. The board had held an executive session earlier that evening from 6:30 to 6:55 p.m. to discuss real estate and the possibility of litigation. The meeting's main action was committing nearly $150,000 in Liquid Fuels funding to 2023 road projects.
- Road contracts awarded totaling $149,884.80 (4-0): New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company was awarded $65,932.80 for paving Boyer Street and 5th Street; Russell Standard Corporation was awarded $83,952.00 for tar and chipping on Keiffer, Snyder, Hershey, Ridge, Taylor School, and Camp Hebron Roads.
- Kutt-Away stormwater management plan approved (4-0): The board approved the plan following review by township engineer Alex Greenly.
- Pre-nuisance letters authorized for unsafe parking (4-0): Saint Peters Lutheran Church and the Halifax Girls Softball League will receive letters regarding unsafe parking along Kinsinger Road during practices and games, where "No Parking" signs are posted.
- Municipal lien filed on Zeigler property: Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky reported that a municipal lien has been filed against Mark Zeigler in the ongoing nuisance complaint — an escalation of prior enforcement efforts.
- Wayne Township approved to join COG appeals board (4-0): The board authorized Wayne Township to join the Upper Dauphin Council of Government's Joint Intermunicipal UCC Board of Appeals.
- Lenker Estates stormwater plan held for review: Engineer Alex Greenly indicated he wants to review the stormwater plans for consistency with township ordinance before the board signs off.
- Camper parking and noise ordinance changes deferred: A resolution on Michael Culp's request regarding parking for campers and a noise ordinance time extension was pushed to the May 8 meeting.
- Public comment — Fort Halifax Park speed limit: Frank Wilmarth of the Friends of Fort Halifax Park asked the board to pursue reducing the speed limit on State Route 147 at the park entrance from 55 mph to 35 mph. Separately, Norma Shear requested the township provide wood chips and mow the park before upcoming events.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman/Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Alex Greenly (Engineer) · Tim Belk (Roadmaster) · Sara Glace (Secretary)
Public comments
Meeting business
SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT
Bids were opened for 2023 tar and chipping (Russell Standard Corporation, six roads totaling $83,952.00) and paving (New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Boyer Street and 5th Street totaling $65,932.80). The Board awarded both bids for a combined $149,884.80 in Liquid Fuels monies. Motion by Supervisor Paul, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler; carried 4-0.
Supervisor Paul moved and Supervisor Schreffler seconded to approve paid bills through April 10, 2023; carried 4-0. Supervisor Schreffler moved and Supervisor Paul seconded to approve unpaid bills through April 10, 2023; carried 4-0.
MEETING MINUTES
Supervisor Paul moved and Supervisor Schreffler seconded to approve the March 13, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion carried 4-0.
EMC REPORT
Chief Tim Neiter was present and submitted a report for March 2023.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission met on April 3, 2023. U & Me Properties provided sketch plans for two properties within Halifax Township, and review continued on Timothy Hoover's Land Development Plan.
ENGINEER REPORT
HRG, Inc. Engineer Alex Greenly presented his report dated April 7, 2023 covering March 2023 services. Supervisor Paul moved and Supervisor Bruner seconded to approve the Kutt-Away Stormwater Management Plan; carried 4-0.
SOLICITOR REPORT
Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky submitted his report dated April 5, 2023 for March services. He advised the Board that progress has been made in the John & Sandy Brown/Chris Hoover case.
ROADMASTER REPORT
Roadmaster Tim Belk was present and submitted a report for March 2023.
SEO REPORT
A report was submitted for work done in March 2023.
FRIENDS OF FORT HALIFAX REPORT
Norma Shear submitted a report for March 2023. She requested that Halifax Township provide wood chips for Fort Halifax Park and mow the park prior to upcoming events.
NUISANCE REPORT
Supervisor Paul moved and Supervisor Schreffler seconded to send a pre-nuisance letter to Saint Peters Lutheran Church and Halifax Girls Softball League regarding unsafe parking during practice and games along Kinsinger Road where "No Parking" signs have been placed. Motion carried 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Warshawsky advised that a municipal lien has been filed against Mr. & Mrs. Mark Zeigler. No further discussion or action taken.
NEW BUSINESS
Rob Gill, representative for Deibler, Straub & Troutman, presented an EMC Insurance dividend check and reviewed Halifax Township's insurance policy, which is up for renewal in May 2023.
Wayne Township requested to join the Joint Intermunicipal UCC Board of Appeals. Supervisor Schreffler moved and Supervisor Paul seconded to approve Wayne Township joining the Upper Dauphin Council of Government UCC Board of Appeals; carried 4-0.
Discussion focused on the wording and square footage requirements for demolition permits. No action was taken.
Discussion focused on what fees should be charged to adequately cover all costs incurred. No action was taken.
A resolution is to be prepared for the May 8, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting to act on approving parking for campers and a time extension for the Noise Ordinance. No action was taken at this meeting.
Engineer Alex Greenly advised that he would like to review the stormwater plans and report consistent with Halifax Township Ordinance prior to signature.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Bruner moved and Supervisor Paul seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
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