Budget Workshop
Executive session held 6:15 pm – 6:50 pm — Personnel matters
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held a Budget Workshop on October 26, 2020, called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman Kenneth Bechtel. All five supervisors were present — Kenneth Bechtel, Scott McBurney, Steve Schreffler, Randy Paul, and Brad Bruner — along with Roadmaster Tim Belk and Secretary Wendy Wentzel. The board conducted a line-by-line review of the proposed 2021 budget and determined they can present a balanced budget for the coming year.
- Executive session on personnel matters: Supervisors met from 6:15–6:50 p.m. prior to the public meeting to discuss personnel matters. No details were disclosed.
- 2021 budget review: The board reviewed the proposed 2021 budget line by line across both income and expense categories, concluding that a balanced budget can be presented for 2021. No specific dollar figures or tax rate changes were discussed in the minutes.
- No public attendance: No residents were present to offer comment during the public comment period.
- Follow-up workshop tentatively scheduled: A second budget workshop was announced for November 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., if additional review is needed.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman/Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Tim Belk (Roadmaster) · Wendy Wentzel (Secretary)
Meeting business
2021 BUDGET
The Board of Supervisors reviewed the proposed 2021 budget line by line, covering both income and expenses, and determined they can present a balanced budget for 2021.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming events announced: Trick or Treat on October 29 (rain date October 30), Halloween Parade on October 31, a possible budget workshop on November 2, Planning Commission meeting on November 2, General Election on November 3, and Board of Supervisors meeting on November 9.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Bruner motioned and Supervisor Schreffler seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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