Monthly Business

Supervisors approved paid and unpaid bills through September 8, 2025 (motions by McBurney, seconded by Paul, both 4-0). August 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes were approved (motion by Paul, seconded by Bruner, 4-0). The financial report was placed on record for audit.

Chief Tim Neiter was not present but submitted a written report for August 2025. Secretary Sara Glace reported on a Zoom meeting about Savy Citizen, a text-message notification system to inform Halifax residents about local events and information, with costs potentially shared among local municipalities.

The Planning Commission met on September 3, 2025 and discussed the Sign Ordinance. Additional work is needed, with the next Planning Committee meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Alex Greenly of HRG, Inc. presented his September 5, 2025 report. The board approved release of $4,549.00 from the Costa SWMP financial security (5-0), gave conditional approval to the 12 Hilltop Circle SWMP and 284 Hillcrest SWMP plans per HRG's recommendations (both 5-0), and noted new stormwater plans submitted for 165 Black Shoulder Lane. No action was taken on Matamoras Road grant funding.

Matt Roland reported that boom mowing and shoulder grading were done throughout the township, the wash bay was started and awaiting a garage door, Fisher Street and the parking lot were paved, and the John Deere backhoe received two new front tires. The board approved purchase of a chop saw up to $2,196.97 (motion by Bechtel, seconded by Paul, 5-0). No action was taken on the Camp Hebron guiderail.

A written report was submitted on sewage enforcement work done during August 2025. No further discussion.

The board voted 5-0 to have Solicitor Warshawsky file a judgment against 3371 Peters Mountain Road due to no response from the property owner or tenant about resolving the nuisance. A nuisance letter was authorized (5-0) for 63A Price Road citing violations of Ordinance No. 2013-8 for vegetation over 12 inches and maintaining a dangerous/dilapidated structure.

The board took no action on PSATS insurance or unemployment trustees ballots or co-sponsor letters. Approved items (all 5-0): sunshine approval of the Tri-County House co-applicant letter for a grant up to $75,000 to build six affordable townhomes; PennDOT Winter Maintenance Agreement for Million Dollar Road for five years; Dauphin County Comprehensive Plan support letter; re-election of Deb Everly for two years as Tri-County Regional Planning Commission representative; letter of support for transfer of CPC property to NPS if requested; and allowing Cub Scout Pack 156 to use Fort Halifax for model rockets on September 28, 2025.

Solicitor Warshawsky advised that most deed work for Keiffer Road should be completed by the October 13, 2025 meeting. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission was scheduled to meet at Fort Halifax Park with DCNR and PUC on September 15, 2025 to discuss a potential boat launch.

No action was taken on the Clint Shoop item. The board approved 2026 workshop meeting dates of October 20, October 27 (both at 7:00 p.m.), and November 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. if necessary (5-0). Sean Bob raised concerns about pulling out of his driveway on North River Road (SR 0147) and requested flashing speed limit signs, though PennDOT's traffic study found no justification for reducing the 55 MPH limit. The board discussed an unidentified semi-trailer striking the traffic signal box at SR 0147 and SR 0225 for the second time in two months, with questions raised about relocating the box.