Monthly Business

Bids were opened for 2017 paving (Camp Hebron Road, Hershey Road, Bunker Hill Road) and tar & chip (Pawnee Lane, McClellan Road, remainder of Hershey Road, Ridge Road). For paving, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. submitted the low bid of $137,030 over Meckley's Limestone ($142,130) and Shiloh Paving ($158,245). For tar & chip, Martin Paving submitted the low bid of $50,545.32 over Hammaker East ($57,006). Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor McBurney, to award both contracts to the low bidders; motion carried 5-0.

Supervisor Paul and Supervisor Schreffler motioned to approve paid interim bills through July 10, 2017 (5-0). Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor Paul motioned to pay current unpaid bills as of July 10, 2017 (5-0). Supervisor Paul and Supervisor Bruner motioned to approve the June 12, 2017 meeting minutes (5-0). The financial report was placed on file for audit.

EMC Neiter announced fireworks will be held July 15, 2017 at Fort Halifax, gates opening at 6:00 pm with fireworks at 9:00 pm. He also reported that the Fire Department wishes to apply for a $2,500 grant to acquire a radio for the Roadmaster for communication between the Township and Fire Department. Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, to grant permission to apply; motion carried 5-0.

Chairperson Mallonee submitted her report dated July 3, 2017, recommending approval of the Mortorf Subdivision Plans. Land development plans submitted by A to Z Construction, Mid Penn Bank, and Members 1st were accepted for review.

Engineer Gally provided an overview of his report dated June 30, 2017 covering services during June. The report was placed on record.

Solicitor Warshawsky presented his July 5, 2017 report covering several matters: the Tobias agreement has been executed with deeds to be re-recorded as a prerequisite for the road adoption resolution; the Konchar confirmatory deeds appear proper and will correct the maps; UDITO payment is expected in early 2018; A to Z Construction's counsel stated they need 8-10 months for plan approval and vehicle relocation, with no Board action taken; a letter was sent regarding 1005 N. River Road; and Lenker Estate II and 631 Matamoras Road were placed on next month's agenda.

Roadmaster Stazewski submitted his June report, placed on record. The Board directed Stazewski to send a letter to Halifax Borough seeking a response regarding the Halifax Brush area, with the item placed on next month's agenda.

Reports from SEO McFeaters dated July 3, 2017 and Alternate SEO Light-Heigel dated July 7, 2017 for June activities were received and placed on record.

Secretary Wendy Wentzel presented a bank analysis; Supervisor Paul motioned, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, to move the Township's funds to Mid Penn Bank (5-0). Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor McBurney, to authorize the Secretary/Treasurer's signature for camping permit approvals (5-0). The Patriot Energy electric contract will not be renewed; the Township is investigating whether Co-Stars has a contract municipalities may participate in.

Regarding the A to Z Construction nuisance complaint, the Solicitor was directed to ask the owners' counsel to move vehicles to the rear of the property. Fort Halifax Artifacts, Pawnee Lane (after a request for additional time), Kieffer Road, and Quail Commons were all tabled until next month. Uplift Community Church of God will reach out to Halifax Borough regarding liability coverage for their August event at Halifax Borough Park.

Supervisor Paul motioned, seconded by Supervisor McBurney, to have Solicitor Warshawsky and Roadmaster Stazewski proceed with a Railroad Crossing Application at a nonrefundable fee of $500 (5-0). Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to approve Mortorf Subdivision waiver requests 1-5 and grant final plan approval (5-0). Supervisor Schreffler motioned, seconded by Supervisor Bruner, to allow Camp Hebron to be co-applicant on a gaming monies grant application (5-0). Supervisors Paul and Schreffler will work with Solicitor Warshawsky, Engineer Wilson, and Roadmaster Stazewski on stormwater management application requirements for building permits.

Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to adjourn at 8:58 pm. Motion carried 5-0.