Monthly Business

Supervisor Schreffler motioned, seconded by Supervisor McBurney, to add the hiring of the Secretary/Treasurer and the Martin Konchar real estate matter to the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.

Paid interim bills through September 13, 2021, were approved (McBurney/Schreffler, 4-0). Unpaid bills through September 13, 2021, were approved (Schreffler/Bruner, 4-0). Minutes of the August 9, 2021, meeting were approved (Bruner/Schreffler, 4-0). The financial report was placed on file for audit.

EMC Tim Neiter reported on the August 18, 2021, EF1 tornado, which caused a partial activation of the emergency operation center at Halifax Fire Department. The township drone was used to assess damage for the National Weather Service and Dauphin County EMA. A full activation of the EOC occurred on September 1, 2021. Halifax Fire Department responded to 56 events in August. The brush truck is still pending.

The Planning Commission conditionally approved the Sandy Bowman/Randy & Candy Paul Subdivision. An updated comment letter dated September 9, 2021, was provided by engineer Kathy Lee. The Board approved waivers for Sections 404, 606, and 607 (curbs and sidewalks) (Bruner/Schreffler, 4-0) and granted conditional approval of the subdivision (Bruner/Schreffler, 4-0).

Engineer Marc Kurowski covered his report dated September 8, 2021, for August services. He is coordinating with Tim Belk and Supervisor McBurney on driveways, received word from Mr. Shermyer at SSA regarding a grant for Fort Halifax, and noted the Sponsler Subdivision plans need signatures.

Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky submitted his report dated September 10, 2021. The purchase price for the Martin Konchar property was settled at $3,100.00. The Board approved the purchase (McBurney/Bruner, 4-0).

Roadmaster Tim Belk submitted his August report. He noted equipment breakdowns, that speed limits are not posted on Middle Road (default 25 mph), and suggested budgeting for tree trimming in the spring. Discussion included ridge runoff causing silt problems in Mr. Dobbins' pond and a tree on communication lines on Million Dollar Road, with a recommendation to contact PennDOT.

Friends of Fort Halifax sought approval for Ms. Jessica McGuire to bring her 7th grade class and Science Action Club to Fort Halifax Park on October 8, 2021. Approved (Schreffler/Bruner, 4-0). The September 1, 2021, storm caused flooding in the brick house at the park; gutters were cleaned to prevent further flooding.

Hearings for Ziegler and Brothers Fireworks ordinance violation are scheduled for September 15, 2021. Grass nuisance reported at 1052 North River Road and the triangle by the doctor's office. Driveway runoff issues noted at 158D Brown Lane, 40 Matamoras Rd., 74 & 100 Creek Rd., and 879 McClellan Rd. Pre-nuisance letters were requested to be sent out.

A Dusty Trail Drive resident whose driveway was washed out borrowed steel plates from the township and sent a $250.00 cash contribution in return. The Board accepted the cash contribution (Bruner/Schreffler, 4-0).

A resolution was prepared because the township exceeded portions of the budget. Rather than transferring funds across line items, the resolution balances the budget from general funds. The Board dispensed with the reading of the resolution (Bruner/McBurney, 4-0) and approved the Supplemental Appropriations Resolution (Bruner/McBurney, 4-0).

A to Z Construction received NPDES approval from Elliot Sheibley on August 24, 2021; Operations & Maintenance and Financial Agreements have been provided. Solicitor Warshawsky expects Kieffer Road matters completed by month's end. No update on the railroad crossing. Halifax Barn and Farmhouse grant paperwork was submitted to Dauphin County around August 23, 2021, by Supervisor McBurney for a building study and road widening; confirmation was received. If the Martin Konchar property is included in the grant submission, reimbursement may be possible. Concern was expressed about memorial trees planted by Bonnie Freeman.

Budget workshop meeting dates were set for October 18, October 25, and November 1, 2021. Concern was raised about where to advertise the dates. The Board approved the dates for advertisement (McBurney/Bruner, 4-0).

The position was open, and Deb Everly from Jefferson Township expressed interest in continuing to serve. The Board voted to support Deb Everly as representative (McBurney/Schreffler, 4-0).

The Board approved hiring Sara Glace as Secretary/Treasurer (Bruner/McBurney, 4-0).

Messiah Church requested approval for a 5K race on October 2, 2021, involving Tobias Road. The item was added to the agenda (Schreffler/McBurney, 4-0), and the request was approved on condition that traffic control be present (Bruner/Schreffler, 4-0).

Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. (Bruner/Schreffler, 4-0).