Monthly Business
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly business meeting on May 8, 2023, called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Chairman Kenneth Bechtel. All five supervisors were present — Kenneth Bechtel, Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney — along with Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky, Engineer Alex Greenly, Roadmaster Tim Belk, and Secretary Sara Glace. The board's most significant action was investing over half a million dollars in township funds into a certificate of deposit, while also addressing legal collections, parking safety concerns, and several land-use matters.
- $558,644.41 invested in a certificate of deposit — The board unanimously approved moving township funds into a CD to earn interest on reserves.
- Collection authorized against Zeigler bank account — Supervisors voted 5-0 to pursue bank account collection on a delinquent civil judgment against Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler, escalating a longstanding nuisance complaint.
- Nuisance letters sent over unsafe parking on Kinsinger Road — The township will formally notify Saint Peters Lutheran Church and the Halifax Girls Softball League about vehicles parked illegally during practices and games in posted no-parking zones.
- Timothy Hoover land development time extension granted — The Planning Commission had approved three waivers on Hoover's chicken house agricultural operation plan; the board then granted his time extension request, set to expire August 14, 2023.
- Graceful Acres gaming grant co-application approved — Halifax Township agreed to serve as co-applicant on a gaming grant application for Graceful Acres.
- Small Festival Resolution adopted — The board waived the formal reading and approved a resolution governing small festivals in the township.
- Ambulance merger will not proceed — Solicitor Warshawsky reported that Millersburg and Halifax Area Ambulance will not be merging, and that the Ricker vs. Hause case has been finalized with stipulations barring use of a private drive by the Sycamore Ridge Development.
- Flo Mallonee resigned from Planning Commission — Her departure was reported, though no formal letter had yet been submitted to the board. The board also deferred action on permits and fees, a solar and tiny homes ordinance, and a Halifax Fire Department stipend to future meetings.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Alex Greenly (Engineer) · Tim Belk (Roadmaster) · Sara Glace (Secretary)
Meeting business
Secretary/Treasurer Report
Supervisor Paul and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve paid bills through May 8, 2023 (passed 5-0). Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor McBurney moved to approve unpaid bills through May 8, 2023 (passed 5-0). Supervisor Paul and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve the April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (passed 5-0). The financial report was placed on file for audit.
EMC Report
Chief Tim Neiter was present and submitted a report for April 2023.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission approved three waivers on Timothy Hoover's Land Development Plan and presented a time extension for Board approval. There was discussion of the Messick and Flight Source Plan. Flo Mallonee resigned from the Planning Commission Board, though no formal letter had yet been tendered to the Board of Supervisors.
Engineer Report
HRG, Inc. Engineer Alex Greenly presented his report dated May 5, 2023, covering services during April 2023.
Solicitor Report
Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky submitted his report dated May 4, 2023. He advised that the John & Sandy Brown/Chris Hoover case should soon be finalized, noted that Millersburg and Halifax Area Ambulance will not be merging, and reported that the Ricker vs. Hause case has been finalized with stipulations that the private drive is not to be used by the Sycamore Ridge Development.
Roadmaster Report
Roadmaster Tim Belk was present and submitted a report for April 2023.
SEO Report
A report was submitted for work done during April 2023.
Friends of Fort Halifax Report
Bruce Henry of Friends of Fort Halifax was present and submitted a report for April 2023. He requested that Halifax Township provide wood chips for Fort Halifax Park and mow the park prior to upcoming events.
Nuisance Report
Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler moved to send a 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 (passed 5-0).
Administrative
Chairman Bechtel announced that Bechtel Farms has entered into Agricultural Easements. Chairman Bechtel appointed Supervisor McBurney and Secretary Sara Glace to correspond with Webmaster Travis Enders on website and email matters. Supervisor Paul volunteered to be the WREP Representative and Supervisor Schreffler volunteered to be the alternate.
Old Business
Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor Bruner moved to proceed with collection against Mr. & Mrs. Zeigler's bank account on a delinquent judgment civil case (passed 5-0). Supervisor McBurney provided a quarterly report on Fort Halifax Farmhouse & Barn grant work and reimbursements, noting the feasibility study should soon be completed. The Board advised that more research on permits and fees be gathered for the June 12, 2023 meeting.
New Business
Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Paul moved to write a letter of support as co-applicant for the Graceful Acres Gaming Grant (passed 5-0). Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor Paul moved to approve Timothy Hoover's Ag Operation Time Extension Request set to expire August 14, 2023 (passed 5-0). Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler moved to place $558,644.41 into a CD (passed 5-0). Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Paul moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Small Festival Resolution (both passed 5-0).
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