Monthly Business

Supervisor Paul and Supervisor McBurney moved to approve paid bills through February 9, 2026 (passed 5-0). Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor Paul moved to approve unpaid bills through February 9, 2026 (passed 5-0). Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Paul moved to approve the January 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes (passed 5-0). The financial report was placed on record for audit.

The Planning Commission held a regular meeting on February 2, 2026, with discussion focused on 421 Million Dollar Rd and waivers. The Board did not act on the requested waivers but approved the Sewage Module for DEP to be signed by Chairman Bechtel on a motion by Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Paul (passed 5-0).

Roadmaster Matt Roland reported the snowplow on the 5500 needs work and the starter on the 6400 John Deere was replaced. Ridge and Hershey Road are being considered for tar and chip; base repair is planned for Camp Hebron to Konick and road widening on Matamoras. The Board decided to pull the 1983 pump from the township well to determine if it is the source of the problem.

A strong sewer odor was reported at 42 Dusty Trail Dr. No action was required.

Scott Theurer submitted a report. Dr. Burns of Juniata College requested an archaeology dig at Fort Halifax from Sunday, May 17 through Saturday, May 23, 2026, called the "PA Statewide Archaeology Training Program," aimed at members of the public who wish to become involved with PA archaeology. Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor McBurney moved to approve the dig (passed 5-0).

Solicitor Joseph Kanfer reported that on February 3, 2026, he and Roadmaster Matt Roland met with the District Magistrate regarding 3371 Peters Mountain Road. Tristan Krause was a no-show and will have 30 days to contest the judgements entered against him and fees of $2,009.75.

Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler moved to renew CD3 for 12 months at 3.60% (passed 5-0). The UDCOG EMS Resolution was approved on a motion by Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Paul (passed 5-0). Allison Miller formally complained that a grinder pump installed too close to her home is likely causing plumbing and odor issues; HAWASA is handling the matter. Dauphin County approved an interest-free grace period for delinquent property tax through March 2026, with interest resuming in April; no Board action required. Melinda Warfel reported on the Dauphin County EIT meeting held January 21, 2026; nothing requiring action.

Supervisor Bruner moved to approve HRG, Inc. (Alex Greenly) to prepare metes and bounds descriptions for the Fetterhoff and Bixler lot consolidation on Keiffer Road at an expected cost of approximately $1,500.00 (passed 5-0). Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler moved to advertise for bids to pave the entrance to Fort Halifax Park (passed 5-0).

Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve Kayak Camp at Fort Halifax Park from July 27–31, 2026, with proof of certificate of liability (passed 5-0). Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve a HAWASA support letter to replace water meters system-wide with contactless meters equipped with leak detection (passed 5-0). Spring cleanup dates were approved for May 7–9, 2026 (passed 5-0). In response to Halifax Area Ambulance and Rescue's request for an unofficial meeting about the proposed EMS Authority model, the Board voted to inform them that such a forum cannot be held under the Sunshine Law but invited them to be on the agenda at the next township meeting or meet with a committee of two supervisors (passed 5-0).