Monthly Business Meeting

Supervisor McBurney motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to approve the paid interim bills through August 13, 2018. Motion carried 5-0.

Supervisor Schreffler motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to pay the unpaid bills as of August 13, 2018. Motion carried 5-0.

Supervisor Paul motioned, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, to approve the meeting minutes of the July 9, 2018 meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

EMC Tim Neiter reported that a summarized report totaling $35,000 in damages due to recent flooding was sent to the County. He confirmed that the NIMS Compliance Report was submitted and thanked the Township and Friends of Fort Halifax for a successful fireworks event.

The new engineer for Farhat submitted a request for an extension until November 12, 2018. Supervisor Paul motioned, seconded by Supervisor McBurney, to grant the extension. Motion carried 5-0.

Progress was reported on the Ziegler nuisance complaint. Supervisor Schreffler motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to consider the nuisance abated and excuse the attached fines. Motion carried 5-0. Mark Ziegler had spoken during public comment about the complaint regarding his property.

Roadmaster Stazewski received a complaint about a burn barrel placed on a property line in violation of the Burn Ordinance and Nuisance Ordinance. Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to send a nuisance letter to the resident. Motion carried 5-0.

Roadmaster Stazewski received a report of a shed possibly being used as a dog kennel. Supervisor McBurney motioned, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, to send a copy of the Kennel Ordinance and request verification of compliance. Motion carried 5-0.

The Board discussed how to handle repairs on Bunker Hill Road. Supervisor Schreffler motioned, seconded by Supervisor Bruner, to clean it up, temporarily stone it, and have it open in time for school buses, using emergency bidding procedures. Motion carried 5-0.

The Friends of Fort Halifax requested approval to build a 50' by 30' pavilion. Bruce Henry presented detailed plans. After discussion, the Board asked the committee to return next month with a different proposed location.

Supervisor Paul motioned, seconded by Supervisor McBurney, to approve expenses incurred for the Clean Up Days held on August 10 and August 11. Motion carried 5-0.

Chairman Bechtel announced that the Township received reports of three positive mosquito tests for West Nile Virus—one at Fort Halifax Park at the north canal and two at the Halifax Sewer Plant. Residents were advised to take precautions.

Auditor Chairman Ernest Schreffler submitted his written audit report for the Halifax Fire Department, which showed no findings. The report was placed on record at the Township.

Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to dispense with reading the Resolution, then motioned to adopt the Resolution releasing the Letter of Credit for Sheetz Store #228 per Engineer Wilson's memo dated July 16, 2018. Both motions carried 5-0.

Following a public hearing held at 6:00 PM, the Board adopted both the Act 172 Ordinance and Resolution. Motions to waive the readings and adopt each document all carried 5-0, with Supervisors Bruner, Schreffler, and McBurney making and seconding the various motions.

Supervisor Paul motioned, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, to grant a waiver of the stormwater ordinance requirements per Engineer Tom Wilson's memo dated August 6, 2018. Motion carried 5-0.

After further discussion, Supervisor Paul recommended the Planning Commission return to the Board with recommended verbiage on flag lots for the SALDO. The matter was deferred.

John Faust of Building Inspection Underwriters of PA (BIU) presented his firm's services. Supervisor Paul motioned, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, to appoint BIU as an additional UCC Inspector for the remainder of 2018 and all of 2019, subject to acceptance with agreement changes. Motion carried 5-0.

Tim Neiter submitted an application to serve on the Halifax Area Water and Sewer Authority. Supervisor Paul motioned, seconded by Supervisor Bruner, to appoint him as a Township representative. Motion carried 5-0.

Supervisor Schreffler motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, for Halifax Township to participate in the 2019 Gypsy Moth Suppression Spraying Program, funding it by collecting monies directly from landowners in the spray blocks. Motion carried 5-0.

Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to execute the Highway Occupancy Permit contingent upon entering into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Halifax Borough. Motion carried 5-0.

Township resident Steve Aumen requested installation of a Brake Retarder Sign along South River Road. After discussion, the Board asked the Solicitor to return at the next meeting with more information.

Supervisor Paul motioned, seconded by Supervisor Bruner, to accept the 2018-2019 Winter Maintenance Agreement between PennDOT and Halifax Township. Motion carried 5-0.

Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor McBurney, to waive reading of the Resolution, then to approve the Resolution accepting the Kevin Mallonee property into the Halifax Township Agricultural Security Area. Both motions carried 5-0.

Supervisor Bruner motioned, seconded by Supervisor McBurney, to adjourn at 9:26 PM. Motion carried 5-0.