Monthly Business

Supervisor McBurney motioned to approve paid bills through August 11, 2025 (seconded by Supervisor Paul, passed 5-0). Supervisor Schreffler motioned to approve unpaid bills through the same date (seconded by Supervisor Paul, passed 5-0). Supervisor Paul motioned to approve the July 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes (seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, passed 5-0). The financial report was placed on record for audit.

No Planning Commission meeting was held on August 4, 2025. Supervisor Paul motioned to approve Rise Street Beverage's request for a time extension until Monday, November 10, 2025 (seconded by Supervisor McBurney, passed 5-0).

Engineer Alex Greenly reported that PennDOT removed the requirement to do improvements in front of the H&F Tire Building. Improvements will instead be shifted onto the Halifax Commons property, with a full-width shoulder in front of the H&F Tire Building utilizing an existing easement.

Chairman Bechtel motioned to approve the release of the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for 12 Hill Top Road from $8,609.00 to zero dollars (seconded by Supervisor McBurney, passed 5-0).

The Board and Roadmaster Matt Roland met with Kyle Jury about tapering the bank back on his property and widening at the bottom for sight distance. Kyle Jury is willing to sign construction and permanent easement paperwork or provide additional right-of-way as needed.

Supervisor Bruner motioned to approve the Developer's Agreement and reduce the financial security for 455 Middle Road from $55,640.00 to $11,332.00 (seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, passed 5-0).

Engineer Alex Greenly advised that a pre-application meeting for a proposed solar array project is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

Roadmaster Matt Roland reported that boom mowing was done throughout Halifax Township, the second round of road mowing has started, trees on Price Road were removed, and mowing began at Fort Halifax Park in preparation for fireworks on Saturday, August 16, 2025. New tires were put on the batwing mower.

Scott Theurer's report noted that Mrs. Meguire, a 7th grade science teacher at Halifax Area School District, requested approval to use Fort Halifax Park for her annual science field trip on Friday, September 12, 2025, with several science-based workstations. Supervisor McBurney motioned to approve (seconded by Supervisor Paul, passed 5-0).

Supervisor Bruner motioned to send a nuisance letter to 3371 Peters Mountain Road, as everything appears to have been moved from the inside of the house to the outside (seconded by Supervisor McBurney, passed 5-0).

Supervisor McBurney motioned to have the money for the Wash Bay loan and interest payments come from the General Fund Account (seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, passed 5-0).

Supervisor McBurney motioned to approve the Camp Hebron co-sponsor letter for a grant of up to $25,000.00 to install pool decking, leveling, fix the drainage system, and pour concrete (seconded by Supervisor Paul, passed 5-0).

Supervisor Schreffler motioned to approve the repair expenditure of $43,400.00 by New Enterprise for work on the Halifax Township parking lot, Fisher Street, and alley (seconded by Supervisor McBurney, passed 5-0).

Supervisor Paul motioned to approve Halifax Township's submission of a gaming grant letter and application (seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, passed 5-0).

Supervisor Bruner motioned to renew the PennDOT Winter Maintenance Service Agreement for the next five years with a five-year payment plan (seconded by Supervisor Paul, passed 5-0).

Supervisor Bruner motioned to assign the address 2310 Peters Mountain Road to Parcel Number 29-029-022 (seconded by Supervisor Paul, passed 5-0).

Supervisor Bruner motioned to approve the purchase of two two-way radios for up to $5,886.86 from the Capital Improvement Account, contingent on obtaining two additional quotes (seconded by Supervisor Paul, passed 5-0).

A letter was sent to Doli Construction, Halifax Area Water and Sewer Authority (HAWASA), and HRG regarding township roadways damaged by the Halifax Sewer Extension Project. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Supervisor Paul motioned to renew CD3 for nine months at 3.95% (seconded by Supervisor McBurney, passed 5-0).

Supervisor McBurney motioned to approve the Halifax Community Church co-sponsor letter for a grant of up to $20,000.00 to purchase security cameras and a communication/amplification system (seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, passed 5-0).

Joseph Kanfer of Cunningham, Chernicoff & Warshawsky presented the proposed property vacations: Fetterhoff's to vacate portions totaling approximately 0.070 acres from the former Keiffer Right-of-Way and Tobias Substandard Lot; Bixler's to vacate approximately 0.087 acres; and Shoop's to receive 0.810 acres from the former Tobias Substandard Lot and vacate 0.071 acres of the former Keiffer Road Right-of-Way. SALDO requirements will be waived.

Solicitor Warshawsky presented the Deed of Dedication for the road leading into Fort Halifax Park. Supervisor McBurney motioned to approve the deed (seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, passed 5-0). Supervisor McBurney also reported having lunch with Lori from DCNR to discuss funding for Fort Halifax Park.

The Board set a meeting for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to discuss the potential installation of a boat launch at Fort Halifax Park.

Supervisor Bruner motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. (seconded by Supervisor Paul, passed 5-0).