Monthly Business
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly business meeting on June 10, 2024, with all five supervisors present: Chairman Kenneth Bechtel, Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney. Fort Halifax Park dominated the evening's agenda, with multiple actions advancing subdivision planning, conservation efforts, and grant funding for the historic site.
- Fort Halifax subdivision plans authorized: The board unanimously approved engineer Alex Greenly of HRG, Inc. to draw a separate deed and subdivision plans for the Fort Halifax farmhouse and barn, a step toward separating the parcel for preservation or future use.
- Solicitor directed to prepare Fort Halifax building envelope deed: In response to a letter from the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy, the board directed Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky to prepare a subdivision plan and separate parcel deed for the Fort Halifax building envelope — advancing the conservation effort alongside the subdivision work.
- Dauphin County grant application approved: Scott McBurney was authorized to apply for a Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant on behalf of Friends of Fort Halifax Park, potentially bringing outside funding to the site.
- Nuisance judgment entered against Zeigler property: With no appeal filed by the June 10 hearing, the board voted 5-0 to enter judgment against Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler of 194 Kinsinger Road for an unresolved nuisance violation. The property owners had until June 13 to file an appeal.
- Township CD renewed at 5.00% APY: The board renewed a certificate of deposit for another six months at 5.00% annual yield, maintaining a favorable rate on township reserves.
- Cub Scout rocket launch approved for September: Cub Scout Pack 156 received permission to hold a model rocket launch at Fort Halifax Park on September 21, 2024.
- Roadmaster told to seek additional bids on two projects: The board directed Roadmaster Matt Roland to obtain competing bids for both a Doli 24-inch pipe replacement and a building extension before any contracts are awarded.
- Sewer inspection fees and tree removal discussed: The board asked whether the $150 sewer inspection fee would still apply when two inspections are required, and advised Garam Farhat to obtain a Highway Occupancy Permit before pursuing removal of a sycamore tree in front of his property.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Supervisor, Chairman) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Alex Greenly (Engineer (HRG, Inc.)) · Matt Roland (Roadmaster) · Sara Glace (Secretary)
Meeting business
Secretary/Treasurer Report
Supervisor McBurney motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to approve paid interim bills through June 10, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
Supervisor Schreffler motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to approve unpaid bills through June 10, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
Supervisor Schreffler motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to approve the May 13, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Supervisor McBurney abstaining due to absence from that meeting.
Supervisor Schreffler motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to approve the May 20, 2024 special meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
Planning Commission Recommendation
No written report was submitted for the June 3, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Bechtel noted the commission discussed the SALDO, Sign Ordinance, and accepted the Rowe Subdivision for review.
Friends of Fort Halifax Report
Bruce Henry, member of the Friends of Fort Halifax, was present and submitted a report for May 2024.
Nuisance Report
Solicitor Warshawsky advised that no appeal had been filed as of June 10, 2024, but Mr. & Mrs. Zeigler had until June 13, 2024 to appeal. Supervisor Schreffler motioned, seconded by Supervisor Bruner, to enter judgment against Mr. & Mrs. Zeigler. Motion carried 5-0.
Old Business
Supervisor McBurney motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to approve HRG, Inc. Engineer Alex Greenly to draw a separate deed and subdivision plans for Fort Halifax. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board of Supervisors advised Roadmaster Matt Roland to get other bids.
The Board of Supervisors advised Roadmaster Matt Roland to get other bids.
New Business
The Board asked whether a sewer inspection requiring two inspections would still cost $150.00. The Board also advised that an electrical inspector would not be necessary at this time.
The Board of Supervisors directed Solicitor Warshawsky to prepare a subdivision plan and separate parcel deed for the building envelope of Fort Halifax.
Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to approve Supervisor McBurney to apply for the Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant with a request from the Friends of Fort Halifax Park. Motion carried 5-0.
Supervisor McBurney motioned, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, to approve Cub Scout Pack 156 to launch model rockets at Fort Halifax Park on September 21, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board advised that the property owner, not the mobile homeowner, needs to apply for the building permit, primarily for stormwater management purposes since the park was established prior to 2012.
Supervisor Paul motioned, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, to renew CD 2 for another six months at 5.00% APY. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board advised Engineer Joe Burget and Garam Farhat to apply for a Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) before applying for removal of the sycamore tree in front of Farhat's property.
The Board decided to defer discussion to the July 2024 meeting when more information is available.
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