Monthly Business Meeting
Executive session held 6:15 p.m. to 6:58 p.m. — litigation and personnel
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held their monthly business meeting on May 9, 2011, with Chairman Kenneth Bechtel, Gary Shultz, Linda Stopfel, and Ken Hoover all present. The board met in executive session before the public meeting to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Much of the evening focused on park cleanup, a vacant Roadmaster position, and regional planning opportunities.
- Special meeting scheduled to hire a new Roadmaster: With the Roadmaster position vacant, the board set a special meeting for May 20 at 7:00 p.m. to make the hire. Roadmaster Dale Shoop was absent from the meeting.
- Nuisance letter authorized for Masser property: Based on Dale Shoop's inspection findings, the board voted unanimously to send a formal nuisance letter to Mr. Masser. Separately, resident Jerry Kissinger presented photos related to his own property complaint and raised concerns about trees removed at the township park.
- Park wood sold and stump grinding awarded: Gesner submitted the high bid of $850 to purchase all wood and materials at the park, and Tim Miller submitted the low bid of $750 for stump grinding. A park workshop was scheduled for June 14 at 7:00 p.m. for further planning.
- Lebo Subdivision Plan deadline extended to July 12: The board granted an extension at the applicant's request, following the Planning Commission's recommendation.
- Tri-County Regional Planning Commission MOU approved: The township entered into a memorandum of understanding to participate in a grant program covering land use, mapping, zoning, and transportation impact, with a July 15, 2011 application deadline. Engineer Tom Wilson reported that his staff attended the commission's program presentation.
- Township credit card authorized: Secretary Carolyn Nye requested and received board approval to obtain a credit card for the township, citing difficulties with purchasing.
- Hazard Mitigation Plan updated: The board adopted Resolution #9-2011 updating the township's Municipal Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Truck purchase tabled: The board discussed replacing a 1994 Chevy truck, with Brad Bruner offering to gather information from Enterprise. The matter was deferred to the June agenda.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Supervisor, Chairman) · Gary Shultz (Supervisor) · Linda Stopfel (Supervisor) · Ken Hoover (Supervisor) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Tom Wilson (Engineer) · Carolyn Nye (Secretary)
Public comments
Meeting business
Secretary/Treasurer Report
Supervisor Hoover moved to approve the April 11, 2011 minutes as written, seconded by Supervisor Stopfel. Motion carried 4-0.
Supervisor Schultz moved to approve the interim bills, seconded by Supervisor Hoover. Motion carried 4-0.
Supervisor Schultz moved to approve the unpaid bills, seconded by Supervisor Hoover. Motion carried 4-0.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Chairman Bechtel read the Planning Commission Chairman's report. Supervisor Hoover moved to approve an extension for the Lebo Subdivision Plan to July 12, 2011 as requested by the applicant, seconded by Supervisor Stopfel. Motion carried 4-0.
Solicitor Report
Secretary Carolyn Nye reported that Mr. Bistline has not paid his outstanding bill. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky will follow up with Tony Trost, and the secretary will send another bill. Separately, the secretary will send a letter of collateralization to the bank.
Roadmaster Report
Chairman Bechtel reviewed the results of Roadmaster Dale Shoop's inspection of the Masser nuisance complaint; Shoop recommended sending a nuisance letter to Mr. Masser. Supervisor Schultz moved to authorize sending the letter, seconded by Supervisor Hoover. Motion carried 4-0.
Old Business
The Board set the park workshop for June 14 at 7:00 p.m. and instructed the secretary to advertise the meeting.
The Board set a special meeting to hire a roadmaster for May 20 at 7:00 p.m. and instructed the secretary to advertise the meeting.
The Board discussed options for purchasing another truck. Brad Bruner stated he is familiar with Enterprise and knows the regional director, and will provide information by the next meeting. The issue was tabled for next month's agenda.
Chairman Bechtel reported that Gesner submitted the highest bid of $850.00 to purchase all the wood at the park, and Tim Miller submitted the lowest bid of $750.00 for stump grinding. The Township will clean up all remaining brush from the project.
Engineer Tom Wilson reported that one of his staff attended a Tri-County Regional Planning Commission meeting about a grant program dealing with land use, maps, zoning, and transportation impact, with an application deadline of July 15, 2011. Supervisor Stopfel moved to enter into the memorandum of understanding, seconded by Supervisor Schultz. Motion carried 4-0.
Chairman Bechtel stated that a grant policy should be drafted including guidelines for potential grants. The secretary was instructed to draft a grant policy.
New Business
Secretary Carolyn Nye requested authorization to obtain a credit/debit card for the Township due to difficulties with various purchases. Supervisor Schultz moved to authorize obtaining a credit card, seconded by Supervisor Hoover. Motion carried 4-0.
Supervisor Stopfel moved to reimburse Secretary Carolyn Nye $59.00 for the purchase of a Carbonite backup system, seconded by Supervisor Hoover. Motion carried 4-0.
Supervisor Hoover moved to adopt Resolution #9-2011 for the Municipal Hazard Mitigation Plan update, seconded by Supervisor Stopfel. Motion carried 4-0.
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