Monthly Business Meeting

Supervisor Paul and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve paid interim bills through April 11, 2016 (4-0). Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor Paul moved to pay unpaid bills as of April 11, 2016 (4-0). Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Paul moved to approve the March 14, 2016 minutes (4-0). The financial report was placed on file for audit.

Chairperson Flo Mallonee reported there was nothing requiring a Supervisor vote from the April 4, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. DCNR has not returned with a new Stormwater Management Application or plans, and Flight Source is working with PennDOT regarding a parcel in Matamoras. The Planning Commission is working on modifications to the SALDO and considering a separate Stormwater Management ordinance.

Engineer Steve Roe presented his report dated March 30, 2016, which was placed on record with no action taken. His research on shadow vehicles for mowing found that no shadow vehicle is needed if the road is under 10,000 ADT unless the mower is on the road, though it remains unclear whether a shadow vehicle is needed.

Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Paul moved to withdraw the stormwater violation complaint against Kyle Lehman, as he has corrected the violation (4-0). The Dunkle School Road nuisance is still being abated. Supervisor Schreffler reported that Township counsel presented a strong case to Judge Bratton at the Dauphin County UDITO hearing. Chairman Bechtel raised concern about stone spread at the Kyle Lehman residence on previously pervious area; Solicitor Warshawsky noted it would violate the Stormwater Management Approval, and Engineer Roe will recalculate whether the system can handle the added impervious coverage.

Roadmaster Corey Stazewski raised the growing issue of unpermitted structures in the Township and asked for guidance. Chairman Bechtel noted the Board may need to raise building permit costs to offset the time Permit Officer Stazewski spends on follow-up inspections. Chairman Bechtel also raised a UCC concern that residents are applying for pole barn permits but installing doors, effectively building garages that should be referred to UCC inspectors; this was deferred for further discussion.

Personnel handbook changes addressing overtime were deferred to the next meeting; Roadmaster Stazewski asked the Board to consider a policy for employees who exhaust all leave time. Chairman Bechtel raised concerns that the Pilot Agreement tax revenue to the Township has decreased and could be further reduced by school tax increases; Solicitor Warshawsky will research. Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Schreffler moved to reimburse Levi Swigart $47.52 for 88 miles of travel to State College at $0.54/mile (4-0). Commercial insurance renewal meeting with Deibler, Straub & Troutman will be attended by Supervisor McBurney and Chairman Bechtel in late April. The Board supports PSATS resolutions for the upcoming annual conference.

Solicitor Warshawsky reported that Mr. Buffington signed an agreement granting his company use of the Township's right of way to stage logs and construct a private bridge for their exclusive use, with improvements to the Township road under Roadmaster supervision and indemnification of the Township. Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Paul moved to have the Chairman counter-execute the agreement (4-0).

Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Schreffler moved to advertise the No Parking Ordinance, Intermunicipal Agreement, and Sidewalk Maintenance Ordinance for adoption at the May 2016 meeting (4-0). A Consent Agreement was sent to the Solicitor but lacked the required attachment (the Borough-PennDOT agreement), so no action was taken on it.

Solicitor Warshawsky sent a letter to DEP and received copies of two letters not previously found in Township files. Further discussion was deferred until the next meeting.

Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Schreffler moved to waive the reading of the Resolution (4-0). Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor Bruner then moved to appoint Tim Neiter, Township EMC, as the Designated Agent for snow declarations (4-0).

Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Paul moved to allow the Southern PA Area Association of Rocketry to fly rockets at Fort Halifax on May 7, 2016 and August 6, 2016, conditioned on providing a Certificate of Insurance for $2,000,000 as noted in their request (4-0).

Tax Collector Melinda Warfel requested that the Township resume sending letters to landlords with forms to report tenant move-outs and move-ins for personal tax tracking purposes. The Board agreed, and Melinda Warfel will work with Secretary Wendy Wentzel to implement the process.

A press release will be generated and submitted to the Upper Dauphin Sentinel announcing a road closure on Middle Road from June through mid-July 2016.

Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Paul moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 pm (4-0).