Budget Workshop
Executive session held 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. — personnel
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held a Budget Workshop on October 27, 2025, with all five supervisors present: Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman), Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney. The board met in executive session on a personnel matter before opening the public meeting at 7:10 p.m. The workshop centered on reviewing the proposed 2026 budget and addressing delinquent ambulance tax collections.
- 2026 Budget Review: The board reviewed the proposed 2026 budget line by line, covering both income and expenses, and determined they can present a balanced budget for 2026. Formal adoption will follow at a future meeting.
- Delinquent Ambulance Tax Collections: The board directed Secretary/Treasurer Sara Glace to obtain proposals from J.P. Harris and Keystone Collections to pursue delinquent 2025 ambulance tax accounts. The item was placed on the next meeting's agenda for a decision.
- Savy Citizens Presentation: Jeff Ender and Tim Neiter presented on Savy Citizens, a civic engagement platform, and outlined potential benefits of Halifax Township joining. No formal action was taken.
- Executive Session — Personnel: The board met in closed session from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. No public action resulted.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Supervisor, Chairman) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Matt Roland (Roadmaster) · Sara Glace (Secretary/Treasurer)
Meeting business
NEW BUSINESS
The Board of Supervisors reviewed the proposed 2026 budget line by line, covering both income and expenses, and determined they can present a balanced budget for 2026.
The Board directed Secretary Sara Glace to obtain proposals from J.P. Harris and Keystone Collections to collect delinquent Ambulance Tax for 2025.
Jeff Ender and Tim Neiter presented to the Board about Savy Citizens, describing the benefits it would offer if Halifax Township joined.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Bruner motioned and Supervisor Paul seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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