Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on November 1, 2021, at 7:00 PM with members Dwight Hoffman, Randy Paul, Flo Mallonee, and Secretary Jake Gruver present; Chad Lebo was absent. Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky and Engineer Cathy Lee also attended. The brief, 55-minute session advanced two subdivision plans and addressed a sewer infrastructure funding request.
David & Jo Etta Miller subdivision: Engineer Cathy Lee reviewed outstanding comments from her October 25 letter. The commission unanimously approved a waiver of the preliminary plans requirement (Section 404) and recommended approval of the plans contingent on satisfactory resolution of all engineer comments.
McCleaf Subdivision: The commission reviewed revised plans dated October 7, 2021, and unanimously approved two waivers — for preliminary plans (Section 404) and for curbs and sidewalks (Sections 606/607) — then recommended approval contingent on completion of engineer comments.
PENNVEST sewer extension support letter: The commission voted 4-0 to sign a letter supporting the Halifax Area Water & Sewer Authority's PENNVEST funding application for a proposed sanitary sewer extension project. Members discussed the financial burden on homeowners, who would face hookup fees and ongoing costs to maintain individual grinder pumps at each connection point. The commission acknowledged it had little choice but to support the project and pursue all available funding to minimize resident costs.
Planning Commission membership: Brief discussion was held regarding future candidates for open positions on the commission.
Who was there
Dwight Hoffman (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member) · Flo Mallonee (Planning Commission Member) · Jake Gruver (Planning Commission Secretary) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Cathy Lee (Engineer)
Meeting business
APPROVE MINUTES
Motion by Dwight Hoffman, seconded by Jake Gruver, to approve the October 4, 2021 minutes. Motion carried 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Engineer Cathy Lee reviewed comments from her October 25, 2021 letter. The commission approved a waiver for section 404 (Preliminary Plans) on a motion by Jake Gruver, seconded by Flo Mallonee (4-0), and recommended approval of the plans contingent on satisfactory completion of engineer comments on a motion by Dwight Hoffman, seconded by Flo Mallonee (4-0).
The commission reviewed revised plans dated October 7, 2021. Two waivers were approved for section 404 (Preliminary Plans) and sections 606/607 (Curbs and Sidewalks) on a motion by Jake Gruver, seconded by Flo Mallonee (4-0). The commission recommended approval of the plans contingent on satisfactory completion of engineer comments on a motion by Jake Gruver, seconded by Dwight Hoffman (4-0).
NEW BUSINESS
Halifax Area Water & Sewer Authority is seeking PENNVEST funding for a proposed sanitary sewer extension project and requested a support letter from the planning commission. Discussion focused on future costs to homeowners, including hookup fees and ongoing maintenance of individual grinder pumps. The commission agreed there was no real choice but to support the project and all funding possibilities to minimize costs, and voted 4-0 (motion by Jake Gruver, seconded by Dwight Hoffman) to sign the letter of support.
COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR
Discussion was held regarding future candidates for the Halifax Township Planning Commission. No specific decisions or names were recorded.
ADJOURN
Motion by Dwight Hoffman, seconded by Jake Gruver, to adjourn at 7:55 PM. Motion passed 4-0.
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