Monthly Business
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly business meeting on June 9, 2025, with all five supervisors present: Chairman Kenneth Bechtel, Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney. The meeting was dominated by road infrastructure spending, as the board awarded over $426,000 in paving and surface treatment contracts after opening competitive bids for multiple township roads. All votes throughout the evening were unanimous.
- Ridge Road paving awarded to Meckley's Limestone Products, Inc. for $83,627.50 (General Fund), beating a competing bid of $87,489.75 from New Enterprise Stone & Lime.
- Matamoras Road paving awarded to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. for $129,072.65 (Liquid Fuels), undercutting Meckley's bid of $151,351.17.
- Tar & chip with fog seal on Konick, McClellen, Ebenezer, Bunker Hill, and Kinsinger Roads awarded to Russell Standard Corporation for $213,574.60 (Liquid Fuels) — the lowest of three bids received.
- Fort Halifax Park railroad crossing: The board discussed a potential public crossing involving Norfolk Southern and the PUC, with an estimated cost around $450,000. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky was directed to prepare a Deed of Dedication for the park road. Supervisors Scott McBurney and Randy Paul will meet with HRG on June 19 to explore grant funding options for Matamoras Road.
- Nuisance enforcement at 318 Matamoras Road: Approved sending a pre-nuisance letter to Deepak Subedi for storing trash, rubbish, and abandoned machinery or equipment in violation of the township's 2013 Nuisance Ordinance.
- RockSTARt Early Learning Center: Agreed to co-sponsor a $50,000 Dauphin County Gaming Grant application on behalf of the early learning center.
- Sign ordinance progress: Brad Bruner reported that the Planning Commission discussed terminology, inspections, wind load, sight distance, lighted signs, billboards, and electrical requirements at their June 2 meeting. No vote was taken.
- Tree removal and storm cleanup: Authorized spending $875 to remove a sycamore tree near Kyle Lehman's property for safety reasons. Roadmaster Matt Roland also reported that crews cleared roads after a May 31 windstorm and removed sycamore trees along Route 147.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman/Supervisor) · 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/Treasurer)
Meeting business
Secretary/Treasurer Report
Two bids were received for paving Ridge Road and Matamoras Road. Meckley's Limestone Products was awarded Ridge Road at $83,627.50 (paid from General Fund), and New Enterprise Stone & Lime was awarded Matamoras Road at $129,072.65 (paid from Liquid Fuels). Both motions carried 5-0.
Three bids were received for tar and chip with fog seal on Konick, McClellen, Ebenezer, Bunker Hill, and Kinsinger Roads. Russell Standard Corporation was awarded the contract at $213,574.60 (the lowest bid), paid from Liquid Fuels funds. Motion carried 5-0.
Paid interim bills and current unpaid bills through June 9, 2025 were approved (both 5-0). The May 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes were approved 5-0. The financial report was placed on record for audit.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Supervisor Bruner reported that the Planning Commission discussed the sign ordinance at their June 2 meeting, covering terminology, inspections, wind load, sight distance, lighted signs, billboards, and electrical requirements.
Engineer Report
HRG Engineer Alex Greenly presented his report on May 2025 services. Supervisors McBurney and Paul agreed to meet HRG on June 19 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss grant funding options for Matamoras Road. Greenly also noted that the property owners at 165 Black Shoulder Lane would be having the property surveyed the following week.
Roadmaster Report
Roadmaster Matt Roland reported that sycamore trees were removed from the roadside of Route 147, road mowing is ongoing, and trees were cleared after the May 31 windstorm. Four new tires were purchased for the Hydrodig from Dave Lapp. The board approved 5-0 spending $875 to remove a sycamore tree along Kyle Lehman's property due to safety concerns.
Nuisance Report
The board voted 5-0 to send Deepak Subedi at 318 Matamoras Road a pre-nuisance letter for violating the 2013 Nuisance Ordinance, Section 2, for storing or accumulating trash, rubbish, garbage, and junk material including unused or abandoned machinery, equipment, or appliances.
Administrative
Melinda Warfel reported on the Dauphin County EIT Committee meeting held May 21, 2025; the next meeting is November 19, 2025. The board was also informed that Mr. Ricker requested address assignments of 106 and 108 Summer Drive for a duplex at the end of Summer Drive.
Old Business
A meeting was held at Fort Halifax Park on May 19 to discuss options with Norfolk Southern and the PUC, with an estimated cost of around $450,000. HRG Engineer Matt Lena also attended. The board voted 5-0 to have Solicitor Warshawsky draw up a Deed of Dedication for the road at Fort Halifax Park.
New Business
The board approved 5-0 a Fort Halifax camping permit for the Albrights for approximately 12 people.
The board approved 5-0 the use of Fort Halifax for an event, conditioned upon the applicant providing a Certificate of Liability.
The board voted 5-0 to consent to co-sponsor with RockSTARt Early Learning Center for a Dauphin County Gaming Grant in the amount of $50,000.
Adjournment
Supervisor Bruner motioned and Supervisor Paul seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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