Monthly Business
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held its first monthly business meeting of 2026 on Monday, January 12th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. All five supervisors were present: Chairman Kenneth Bechtel, Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney, joined by Solicitor Joseph Kanfer, Engineer Alex Greenly, Roadmaster Matt Roland, and Secretary Sara Glace. No members of the public spoke during comment period, and the board moved through a relatively light agenda in just over an hour, with all motions passing unanimously.
- Conditional approval granted for 318 Matamoras Road development: The board gave conditional approval to Jon Leslie's plan at 318 Matamoras Road, subject to five administrative conditions outlined in a January 20, 2026 letter from township engineer HRG, Inc. The item was added to the agenda by motion before the vote.
- Surplus truck and plow headed to auction: Roadmaster Matt Roland recommended surplusing a Ford F-350 and plow. The board approved listing both on PA Municibid with a $2,500 reserve price on the plow.
- Keiffer Road right-of-way returned to property owners: The township agreed to pay recording fees to formally convey an old right-of-way on Keiffer Road back to the adjacent landowners.
- $100 payment approved to Dennis Webster for allowing the township to dump used road material on his property.
- Planning Commission update on 421 Million Dollar Road: The Planning Commission accepted a subdivision proposal from Denis Welker (represented by Tracy Klinger) but flagged that more research is needed on whether additional lots can be created off a private drive. No board action was taken.
- Nuisance case at 3371 Peters Mountain Road: Solicitor Joseph Kanfer reported that Tristan Krause had until 8:30 a.m. on January 13th to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty in an ongoing nuisance enforcement matter.
- Roadmaster reported on December work: Boom mowing was completed township-wide, new LED lights were installed in the shop, new water lines were run to the wash bay, and storm debris was cleared from roads after multiple windstorms.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman/Supervisor) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Joseph Kanfer (Solicitor) · Alex Greenly (Engineer) · Matt Roland (Roadmaster) · Sara Glace (Secretary)
Meeting business
Secretary/Treasurer Report
Supervisors approved both paid interim bills and current unpaid bills through January 12, 2026. Supervisor McBurney motioned and Supervisor Schreffler seconded the paid bills; Supervisor Schreffler motioned and Supervisor Paul seconded the unpaid bills. Both motions carried 5-0.
Three sets of minutes were approved: the December 8, 2025 Regular Meeting, the December 15, 2025 Special Meeting, and the January 5, 2026 Re-Organization Meeting. The first two carried 5-0; the Re-Org minutes carried 4-0-1 with Supervisor Bruner abstaining due to absence.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission held a Reorganizational and Regular Meeting on January 6, 2026. The Commission met with Tracy Klinger, representing Denis Welker, and advised that more research is needed on whether additional lots can be created off a private drive. The 421 Million Dollar Road Subdivision was accepted.
Roadmaster Report
Roadmaster Matt Roland reported that boom mowing was completed, new LED lights were installed in the shop, new water lines were installed to the wash bay, and trees and limbs were removed after windstorms. The John Deere 310 Backhoe had its fan belt replaced. Supervisor Schreffler motioned to list the F-350 and plow on PA Municibid with a $2,500.00 reserve on the plow; motion carried 5-0.
Friends of Fort Halifax Report
A thank-you letter was presented to the Board of Supervisors from Alan Corson, corresponding secretary for the Friends of Fort Halifax.
Nuisance Report
Solicitor Joseph Kanfer advised the Board that Tristan Krause has until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
Old Business
Supervisor McBurney motioned and Supervisor Paul seconded to approve Halifax Township paying the recording fees to return the old right-of-way back to the rightful owners. Motion carried 5-0.
Supervisor McBurney motioned to add this item to the agenda, carried 5-0. Supervisor Paul then motioned to give conditional approval to 318 Matamoras Road with conditions/contingencies to be satisfied as set forth in the attached January 20, 2026 letter from HRG, Inc., specifically Administrative Comments 1-5. Motion carried 5-0.
New Business
Supervisor Schreffler motioned and Supervisor Paul seconded to pay a $100.00 invoice from Dennis Webster billed to Halifax Township to allow dumping of used material. Motion carried 5-0.
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