Monthly Business

Supervisor McBurney motioned to approve paid bills through February 10, 2025 (passed 5-0), and Supervisor Schreffler motioned to approve unpaid bills through the same date (passed 5-0). Supervisor Paul motioned to approve the January 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes (passed 5-0). The financial report was placed on file for audit.

The Planning Commission recommended conditional approval of the Hale Land Development Plan, which the Board granted 5-0 subject to HRG's January 31 letter conditions (SALDO Comments 1-4, Stormwater Comment 1, Solar Ordinance Comments 1-3, Administrative Comments 1-6) and posting security for Farm View Drive. The Board also approved 5-0 a time extension for King Storage until March 10, 2025.

Solicitor Warshawsky submitted his February 6, 2025 report. The Board voted 5-0 to adopt the SALDO Ordinance effective February 20, 2025 (ten days after adoption). The Board also voted 5-0 to adopt the SWM Ordinance, which had been advertised on January 19, 2025.

Roadmaster Matt Roland reported boom mowing on Tobias and Keiffer Road, tree trimming/removal, and stone added to the new pole shed. The Board approved 5-0 spouting on the pole building for $2,250.00 to Rocky Mountain Contractors, LLC. The Board approved 5-0 the purchase of a Western Star Truck for $250,000.00, fully funded by a grant obtained through State Representative Joe Kerwin. For the 2025 Street Sweep Project, Roland was directed to check with Halifax Borough about borrowing their street sweeper.

Scott Theurer, president of Friends of Fort Halifax, reported that the Halifax Ambulance would like to hold National Night Out on August 2, 2025, at Fort Halifax Park. The Friends of Fort Halifax Annual Banquet was announced for Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Halifax Ambulance Association Building.

The Board unanimously granted residents at 194 Kinsinger Road a thirty-day extension. The residents at 49 Pawnee Lane were found in good standing with insurance and registration and not in violation of the Nuisance Ordinance; they plan to build a shed and take a truck to a body shop. Secretary Sara Glace was directed to contact the resident at 3325 Peters Mountain Road regarding a dog barking complaint, as the resident failed to attend the meeting with requested information.

The Board approved 5-0 a new truck purchase for $56,613.00 to replace the current Roadmaster truck. Supervisor McBurney reported filing the fourth quarter CPC report and meeting with Dauphin County on January 8, 2025, to apply for another Gaming Grant for the public railroad crossing and Fort Halifax Park parking. HRG Engineer Alex Greenly reported working on cost estimates for sight distance and drainage on Matamoras Road. The Board unanimously directed Secretary Glace to send a letter to HAWASA requesting responses to questions about the Halifax Township Sewer Extension. Halifax Township received a copy of NPDES Permit No. PAC220259 for the sewer extension overseen by Doli Construction Corporation. PennDOT declined a speed reduction on N. River Road (SR 0147), finding the existing 55 MPH posting justified.

The Board approved 5-0 the purchase of a Wash Bay Sanitary Grease Interceptor. The Board approved 5-0 a HAWASA support letter for a Susquehanna River Basin Commission Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant to replace 702 meters with leak-detection-equipped meters throughout the Authority's service area. Spring Cleanup was approved 5-0 for May 15-17, 2025, with advertisement to run twice. A $1,000.00 donation to Upper Dauphin Human Services Center, Inc. was approved 5-0. Kayak Camp at Fort Halifax Park was approved 5-0 contingent on proof of insurance and agreement to restore any damages.

Supervisor Bruner motioned to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler. The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m. (passed 5-0).