Monthly Business Meeting
Summary
Halifax Township's Board of Supervisors held its monthly business meeting on October 8, 2018, called to order at 7:08 PM with all five supervisors present: Chairman Kenneth Bechtel, Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney. The nearly three-hour meeting covered substantial ground on sewage planning, an intermunicipal agreement, and fire funding, but the most notable development was the resignation of Roadmaster Corey Stazewski — leaving the township to find a replacement with winter fast approaching.
- Roadmaster Corey Stazewski resigned effective November 16, 2018. The board accepted his resignation and voted to advertise the position. Separately, the board approved advertising for seasonal snow plow drivers for the winter.
- Act 537 sewage plan moved forward: With HRG engineer Cory Salmon present, the board authorized HRG to submit the draft Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan to DEP and to circulate it to the Halifax Area Water and Sewer Authority, Halifax Township Planning Commission, and Tri Valley Regional Planning Commission for comment. A public hearing was set for November 14, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the township building.
- Intermunicipal agreement with Halifax Borough adopted: The board passed an ordinance formalizing an intermunicipal agreement with Halifax Borough.
- $18,620.89 in Fire Relief funds disbursed to the Halifax Fire Department under Act 205.
- Green Light Go Grant resolution passed, authorizing Chairman Kenneth Bechtel to sign all related documents for the transportation grant.
- Support letter for Halifax Borough drainage project: The board authorized the Planning Commission and Board chairpersons to co-sign a letter supporting Halifax Borough's Strawberry Alley and Division Street Drainage Improvement Project.
- $200 donation approved for the Fisherville Fire Department in recognition of their assistance during Kieffer Road paving.
- Norfolk Southern crossing at Fort Halifax remains under negotiation — the railroad wants to retain the option to close the private crossing, with agreement language still being discussed.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman/Supervisor) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Tim DeWire (Engineer) · Corey Stazewski (Roadmaster) · Wendy Wentzel (Secretary)
Public comments
Meeting business
SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT
Supervisor Paul and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve paid interim bills and current unpaid bills through October 8, 2018; both motions carried 5-0. September 10, 2018 meeting minutes were approved 5-0, and the financial report was placed on file for audit.
EMC REPORT
EMC Tim Neiter reported that radios have been ordered and are awaiting delivery. The extra batteries and radio cases have been delivered.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Chairperson Mallonee reported that Nightwine Subdivision plans were received and accepted for review. The Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Planning Commission to generate a letter supporting Halifax Borough's Strawberry Alley and Division Street Drainage Improvement Project. Solicitor Warshawsky and Engineer DeWire are researching private road issues in other municipalities, with SALDO changes to be presented in November.
ENGINEER REPORT
Engineer Tim DeWire presented his report dated September 28, 2018 for services in September. The report was placed on record.
SOLICITOR REPORT
Solicitor Warshawsky submitted his report dated October 4, 2018 for September services. UDITO issues are expected to be resolved within 30-60 days. Norfolk Southern wants to keep the option to close the private crossing at Fort Halifax, with agreement language still under discussion.
ROADMASTER REPORT
Roadmaster Corey Stazewski reported that Kieffer Road is currently being paved and Konick Road will not be paved this year. The Board voted 5-0 to donate $200 to the Fisherville Fire Department for their assistance on Kieffer Road, and voted 5-0 to advertise for snow plow drivers for the upcoming winter season.
FRIENDS OF FORT HALIFAX
Friends of Fort Halifax submitted their report for the record. Discussion took place regarding access to Fort Halifax from Buffalo Park Road, but no action was taken.
ADMINISTRATIVE
The Board voted 5-0 to accept Corey Stazewski's letter of resignation as Roadmaster, effective November 16, 2018. A second motion carried 5-0 to advertise the Roadmaster position.
A list of acceptable electronic recyclables was provided at the most recent COG meeting. The list will be made available on the Township's website.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board voted 5-0 to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance and then voted 5-0 to adopt the Ordinance for the Intermunicipal Agreement with Halifax Borough.
With Cory Salmon of HRG present, the Board voted 5-0 to have HRG submit the Act 537 Draft to DEP, voted 5-0 to grant HRG permission to submit the draft to HAWASA, the Halifax Township Planning Commission, and the Tri Valley Regional Planning Commission for comments, and voted 5-0 to advertise a public hearing for November 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township building.
NEW BUSINESS
The Board voted 5-0 to disburse $18,620.89 in Fire Relief monies received by the Township to the Halifax Fire Department under Act 205.
The Board voted 5-0 to dispense with the reading of the resolution and then voted 5-0 to pass the resolution authorizing Chairman Kenneth Bechtel to sign all documents relating to the Green Light Go Grant.
A letter was received from Comcast notifying the Township that the franchise fee contract will be up for renewal in 36 months, with additional documentation to be sent as the renewal date approaches.
The Board voted 5-0 to respond to DEP correspondence stating that the Township has no concerns or comments regarding HAWASA's application to withdraw water from Peters Mountain Springs.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Schreffler moved to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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