Budget Workshop
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held a Budget Workshop on October 20, 2025, opening at 7:03 p.m. and running until 9:18 p.m. All five supervisors were present — Chairman Kenneth Bechtel, Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney — along with Roadmaster Matt Roland and Secretary Sara Glace. The session was devoted entirely to 2026 budget preparation, with no substantive votes taken.
- 2026 Budget Line-Item Review: The board reviewed the proposed 2026 budget line by line, covering both income and expenses. No final action was taken; a follow-up budget workshop was scheduled for October 27.
- Supervisor Pay — Act 94 of 2024: The board discussed a state law increasing supervisor compensation that takes effect upon re-election to a new term or for any newly elected successor. The township enacted the enabling ordinance on May 12, 2025, and the pay change will be reflected in the 2026 budget.
- Inter-Municipal Equipment Rates: The 2026 fee schedule was reviewed with no general changes, but the inter-municipal rental rate for the JCB Hydrodig will increase by $20.00 per hour after the board reviewed actual maintenance costs.
- Savvy Citizen Platform: The board asked Secretary Sara Glace to gather more information about Savvy Citizen, a community engagement platform, from Jeff Enders. No action was taken.
- Ambulance Tax: Listed on the agenda but received no discussion; the item was carried forward to the next budget workshop.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman / Supervisor) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Matt Roland (Roadmaster) · Sara Glace (Secretary)
Meeting business
NEW BUSINESS
The Board of Supervisors reviewed the proposed 2026 budget line item by line item, covering both income and expenses.
Act 94 of 2024 increases Supervisor pay, taking effect upon re-election to a new term. The Board enacted an Ordinance for Supervisors Compensation for Annual Salary on a Monthly or Quarterly Basis on May 12, 2025. This pay change affects the 2026 budget.
The Board reviewed the 2026 Fee Schedule with no changes made. However, the Inter-Municipal Equipment Rates were adjusted: after reviewing maintenance costs for the JCB Hydrodig, the Board determined they would need to increase the inter-municipal rate by $20.00 per hour.
Secretary Sara Glace was asked to obtain more information about Savy Citizen from Jeff Enders.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Bruner motioned and Supervisor Paul seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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