Monthly Business

Supervisors approved paid and unpaid bills through July 14, 2025 (motions by McBurney/Paul and Schreffler/Paul, both 5-0). Meeting minutes from the June 9 regular meeting and June 16 special meeting were also approved 5-0. The financial report was placed on record for audit.

Chief Tim Neiter provided the June 2025 EMC report. Jeff Enders, on behalf of Dauphin County Public Safety, presented Neiter with an award and PEMA recognition letter for completing all required Emergency Management Coordinator classes. The board dispensed with the reading of the 2025 Dauphin County Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution and approved it (both motions 5-0).

HRG Engineer Alex Greenly recommended releasing $5,241.00 of the original $5,654.00 financial security, but the board voted 4-0-1 to release the full $5,654.00 from the financial security for 514 Dunkle School Road SWMP, leaving a $0.00 balance. Supervisor McBurney abstained.

Engineer Alex Greenly reported that a site inspection found a storm system installed but the detention basin has not yet achieved the required 70% minimum stabilization as topsoil has not been placed. Three roof leaders outlet into the basin that are not identified on the approved drawings and must be captured on the as-built drawings.

A structural engineer is scheduled to inspect the piers later that week, and a Stormwater Management Plan may be submitted the following month. Steven Fisher asked about obtaining a waiver for 50% improvements and was advised that a Land Development Plan encompassing the Stormwater Management Plan is needed.

Roadmaster Matt Roland, Engineer Alex Greenly, and others from HRG met at Halifax Township on June 19, 2025, to discuss grant funding for Matamoras Road before visiting the site. The board approved 5-0 (motion by McBurney/Paul) to send easement letters to affected property owners after Roadmaster Roland speaks with them in person.

Roadmaster Matt Roland reported that potholes were filled on Price and Matamoras Road and road mowing was done throughout the township. Fort Halifax fields were mowed and will be mowed again starting July 28, 2025, to prepare for fireworks scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025, at dusk.

A resident complained about difficulty pulling out at Kip Road due to vegetation exceeding 12 inches and the presence of rodents. The board approved 5-0 (motion by McBurney/Bruner) to send pre-nuisance letters to Jeremy Kimball at 1735 N. River Road and Joseph Bresky at 1669 N. River Road for violating the 2013 Nuisance Ordinance, Section 2B.

The board dispensed with the reading of the Tax Collector Commission Resolution for 2026 (motion by Bruner/Schreffler, 5-0) and adopted the resolution (motion by Schreffler/McBurney, 5-0).

Supervisor McBurney advised that a meeting is scheduled at Fort Halifax Park on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to meet with Lori Yeich and DCNR.

The board voted 5-0 to rescind the previous 2025 Paving Ridge Road bid awarded to Meckley's Limestone Products, Inc. for $83,627.50. A new bid was awarded 5-0 to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. for $87,489.75, to be paid from the General Fund Account.

The board approved 5-0 (motion by McBurney/Bruner) the Graceful Acres co-sponsorship letter for a gaming grant of up to $30,000.00.

There is potential interest from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in placing a boat launch at Fort Halifax Park. A meeting is expected to take place in late August or early September.