Monthly Business

Bids were opened for 2024 Asphalt Leveling Course & Base Repair on McClellan Road: Meckley's Limestone Products at $114,800 and New Enterprise Stone & Lime at $90,502. Paid interim bills and current unpaid bills through May 13, 2024 were approved 4-0. April 13, 2024 meeting minutes were tabled due to the absence of Supervisor McBurney, who had been present at that meeting. The financial report was placed on file for audit.

Chief Tim Neiter was present and submitted a report for April 2024. The Board approved 4-0 a motion for Chief Neiter to speak with Solicitor Warshawsky regarding Halifax Fire Department questions.

A report was submitted from the May 6, 2024 Planning Commission meeting, which discussed updating terminology, plan procedures, design standards, improvements and construction requirements, and sign ordinance. The Board approved 4-0 a motion for the Planning Commission to begin drafting a Sign Ordinance.

HRG engineer Alex Greenly presented his report dated May 10, 2024 covering April services. The Board gave conditional approval 4-0 to the Terry Stormwater Management Plan, subject to conditions in HRG's May 7, 2024 letter (Administrative Comments 1-6). The Fetterhoff Stormwater Management Exemption was also approved 4-0.

Solicitor Warshawsky submitted his report dated May 8, 2024 covering April services. Regarding the Cohan Seglias-Paxtang Fire Company No. 1 mutual aid matter, it was noted that Halifax Fire Department has not interacted with Paxtang Fire Company and has nothing to do with them.

A report was submitted for April 2024 by Matt Roland, Ryan Malone, and Colton Warfel. The Board approved 4-0 the purchase of a Del Marino road mower from LandPro for $12,600 plus $2,650 in parts, funded from the Capital Improvements Account.

Stephanie Hoover submitted a report for April 2024. Dina Taucher, coordinator of the Halifax Area High School student-led Community Gardens, requested permission to use leftover wood chips and tree logs from Fort Halifax for an outdoor classroom, which was approved 4-0.

For 194 Kinsinger Road, the Board voted 4-0 that the cleanup was not satisfactory. For 49 Pawnee Lane, the Board requested photos for the next meeting. For 3371 Peters Mountain Road, the Board approved 4-0 sending a nuisance letter since nothing had changed.

Halifax Township received a thank-you note from the Halifax Food Pantry for a $1,000 donation. Solicitor Warshawsky advised that two properties owe delinquent taxes but no action is needed. A Fort Halifax camping permit for Samuel Albright (May 24-26, 2024) was approved 4-0. Payment of $2,200 to Kahler's Electric Service from the Capital Improvement Account for electrical work at the township building was approved 4-0.

No discussion or action was taken on Keiffer Road, Public Railroad Crossing, Fort Halifax Farmhouse & Barn, or the Doli 24" pipe. For the Building Extension, only one bid was received and the Board is awaiting additional bids. The Ameer Farhat issue was handed over to Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, and the GSP Management Company issue was handed over to PennDOT for resolution.

The Board approved 4-0 writing a support letter for RockSTARt's 2025 Dauphin County Gaming Grant application. A letter of support for U & Me Properties opposing a PennDOT roundabout at the Triangle was approved 4-0. The RETTEW Taylor School Road Utility Line project does not currently require township action.

Supervisor Bruner motioned and Supervisor Paul seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m., approved 4-0.