Monthly Business Meeting

Supervisors approved paid interim bills through December 14, 2015 (motion by Paul, second by McBurney, 5-0), current unpaid bills as of December 14, 2015 (motion by Schreffler, second by Paul, 5-0), and minutes from the November 9, 2015 meeting (motion by Paul, second by Bruner, 5-0). The financial report was reviewed with no comments and placed on file for audit.

Planning Commission Chairperson Mallonee reported the Commission recommends approval of Flight Source plans based on the engineer's memo with waivers. Supervisors approved waivers of Section 404 (Preliminary Plans) and Sections 606 and 607 (curbs and sidewalks) 5-0, then approved the plans conditioned on Final Plan comments #1-4 and #6 being addressed to the Township Engineer's satisfaction and #7 being met, also 5-0.

Engineer Steve Roe provided an overview of the K & W Engineering report dated December 1, 2015 covering services during November. No action was taken and the report was made part of the permanent records.

Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky presented his report dated December 11, 2015 covering November activities. Mr. Kolva has not contacted the Township regarding a payment schedule, and Warshawsky will continue attempting contact. Mr. Kline is in the process of cleaning up his property regarding the nuisance complaint, so no further action was taken. Calls were received about a parking issue at Matamoras and Route 225 where a resident's parked vehicle creates a safety issue for traffic entering Route 225; it was suggested PennDOT be notified.

Roadmaster Corey Stazewski submitted his November report. Supervisors voted 5-0 to send a letter to residents on Pawnee Lane regarding abandoned vehicles. Supervisors also voted 5-0 to advertise in the Upper Dauphin Sentinel for CDL snowplow drivers after losing a CDL driver. Secretary Wendy Wentzel was directed to submit an edited article about mailbox preparation for winter to the Upper Dauphin Sentinel.

A report dated December 10, 2015 by SEO Pat Stockard of Light-Heigel & Associates was submitted for permanent record. Brian McFeaters introduced himself and asked the Board to consider appointing him as Primary SEO for 2016, providing a fee schedule and noting he does not keep regular office hours. The Board took the request under advisement.

Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Schreffler, second by Bruner) to authorize advertisement of the PSATS 457 Plan and Short Term Disability ordinances for possible adoption in January.

Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by McBurney, second by Paul) to authorize advertisement of the Sewer Ordinance for possible adoption in January.

There has been no remediation of the property and no payment from Kyle Lehman. Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Schreffler, second by Bruner) to authorize commencement of an enforcement action under the SALDO for failure to remediate and failure to pay fees incurred.

Resident Larry Michael explained that the dirt road between Route 225 and the paved section of Williams Street is blocked by a dirt pile. Since the dirt road is on private property, the Board determined it is a private matter and the Township has no stake in the outcome.

Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by Paul) to adopt the 2016 proposed budget.

Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by McBurney, second by Bruner) to advertise the notice of appointing an outside CPA firm for purposes of auditing all Township accounts for the 2015 year.

Supervisors waived the reading of the resolution 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by McBurney) and then approved the Resolution for Dauphin County's Hazardous Mitigation Plan 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by Schreffler).

Supervisors waived the reading of the resolution 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by Paul) and then approved the 2016 Tax Resolution 5-0 (motion by McBurney, second by Schreffler).

Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Schreffler, second by Bruner) to advertise the 2016 meeting dates for the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission.

Christian Daghir of Etzweiler and Associates spoke on behalf of the Estate of Joseph E. Ibberson and as Solicitor for the Borough of Halifax. Following Mr. Ibberson's 2011 passing, he bequeathed the 450-acre Alpha Tree Farm to the Commonwealth as part of the Ibberson Conservation Area, managed by DCNR. Access to the farm is limited and the Commonwealth seeks access via Camp Hebron Road, requiring purchase of two parcels currently in negotiations with Mr. Landis and the Borough. Michael Redding of DCNR and Kyle Shank of the Conservation Fund also spoke. The Township raised concerns about sight distance and stormwater runoff, and agreed to work with those involved, with Roadmaster Stazewski coordinating on the access point.

Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by McBurney) to appoint Ernest Schreffler, Charnell Etzweiler, and Gwen Corsnitz as Auditors for 2016.

A logging company notified the Township that they want to do logging near Tobias Road and would need to cross two bridges with no posted weight restrictions. Engineer Steve Roe took pictures and will provide a report with costs for placing weight restrictions on the two bridges at the next meeting.

Supervisor Bruner motioned and Supervisor Schreffler seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 PM. Motion carried 5-0.