Reorganization

Supervisor Schreffler nominated Ken Bechtel as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2020, seconded by Supervisor Paul. With no other nominations, the motion carried 5-0.

Supervisor McBurney nominated Brad Bruner as Vice Chairman for 2020, seconded by Supervisor Paul. With no other nominations, the motion carried 5-0.

Wendy Wentzel was reappointed as Secretary-Treasurer for 2020 (5-0). Her compensation was approved at an annual salary of $36,020, with hours of 9:00 am–3:00 pm Monday–Friday plus a one-hour daily floater, a $310/month health benefits stipend, mileage reimbursement at the federal rate, and paid leave per the Employee Policy Manual.

Bonding for the Secretary-Treasurer position was approved in the amount of $1,000,000 on a motion by Supervisor Bruner, seconded by Supervisor Paul. Motion carried 5-0.

Wendy Wentzel was reappointed as the Township's Open Records Officer for 2020. Motion carried 5-0.

Tim Belk was reappointed as Township Roadmaster for 2020 (5-0). His compensation package was approved at an annual salary of $51,140, with a township vehicle, gas card, credit card, cell phone, $310/month health benefits stipend, paid holidays, and designation as Nuisance Officer.

Ryan Malone was reappointed as fulltime roadcrew for 2020 (5-0). His compensation was set at $15.45/hour with a township vehicle, gas card, paid holidays, $25/month personal cell phone stipend, and $310/month health benefits stipend.

Raymond Maus was approved at $15.00/hour as a part-time employee (5-0). Jay Bechtel was approved at $15.50/hour as permanent part-time and $17.00/hour as a CDL snowplower (4-0-1, Chairman Bechtel abstained). General rates were set at $16.50/hour for CDL plow operators, $12.00/hour for non-CDL plow operators and CDL drivers, and $11.00/hour for laborers (5-0).

Pay periods were approved 5-0: bi-weekly for employees with payday on the Wednesday following the end of each pay period, and monthly for supervisors with payday on the last payday of the month.

Eight paid holidays were approved 5-0: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and a Floater Day.

Bruce Warshawsky was reappointed as Solicitor for 2020 with a compensation package of $750/month retainer, $150.00 initial fee and $100 thereafter as outlined in the fee schedule. Motion carried 5-0.

Kurowski & Wilson (K&W Engineers) was reappointed as the Township Engineer firm for 2020 per the fee schedule. Motion carried 4-1, with Supervisor McBurney voting no.

Building Inspection Underwriters of PA was appointed as primary UCC inspectors and Light-Heigel and Associates as alternate UCC inspectors for 2020 with fee schedule. Motion carried 5-0.

Brian McFeaters was appointed as the Township's primary Sewage Enforcement Officer for 2020 with his fee schedule. No alternate SEO was appointed at this time. Motion carried 5-0.

Robert P. Wentzel, Charnell Etzweiler, and Gwen Corsnitz were appointed as Auditors for 2020. Motion carried 5-0.

Gary Shultz was appointed to serve as Vacancy Board Chairman for 2020. Motion carried 5-0.

Mid Penn Bank was retained as the Township's depository for 2020, holding the General Fund, Liquid Fuels Fund, Money Market Account, Plan Escrow Account (non-interest bearing), and Credit Card Account. Motion carried 5-0.

Supervisor Schreffler was appointed as the voting delegate to the 2020 PSATS Annual State Convention. Motion carried 5-0.

Multiple appointments were made (all 5-0): Jake Gruver and Dwight Hoffman reappointed to Planning Commission (terms expire 12/31/2023); Ken Hoover reappointed to HAWASA (term expires 12/31/2024); Robert P. Wentzel reappointed as Dauphin County EIT Committee representative with Matt Ulmer as alternate; Chairman Bechtel named UDCOG delegate; Tim Neiter reappointed as Emergency Management Coordinator ($600 annual stipend plus $15/month data package); Supervisor Bruner reappointed as Deputy EMC with Jeff Tracey and Bob Stout; Supervisors Bruner and Schreffler reappointed to the Fireworks Committee; Supervisors McBurney and Bruner reappointed to the HR Committee; Cloud 5 Solutions appointed as webmaster at $390.61; and Supervisors Bruner and McBurney designated to meet with HARA committee to discuss rejoining.

The federal mileage reimbursement rate of $0.575 per mile was approved for 2020. Motion carried 5-0.

Inter-municipal equipment hourly rates were adopted for 2020, including $55 for pickup trucks, $65–$70 for dump trucks, $80 for pay loaders and backhoes, $70 for graders, $90 for sweeper/tractor and road mower/tractor, $110 for boom mower/tractor, $35 for zero-turn mowers, $40 for small asphalt rollers, $85 for weed spraying, and $25/day for trailers. Motion carried 5-0.

Monthly meeting dates for 2020 were approved 5-0. Board of Supervisors meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Township Municipal Building. Planning Commission meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month, except September which is held on the Wednesday following Labor Day.

Supervisors Bruner and Schreffler were designated to meet with the Halifax Fire Department to discuss their 5-year plan. Motion carried 5-0.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:58 pm on a motion by Supervisor Bruner, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler.