Township Reorganization
Summary
Halifax Township held its annual Board of Supervisors Reorganization Meeting on January 3, 2022, with all five supervisors present: Kenneth Bechtel, Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney. The meeting established the township's leadership, staff compensation, and professional service contracts for the new year. All 34 motions passed unanimously.
- Leadership elected: Kenneth Bechtel was chosen as Chairman and Brad Bruner as Vice Chairman, both by unanimous vote.
- Staff reappointed with compensation: Sara Glace was reappointed Secretary/Treasurer at $18.00/hour with a $310/month health benefits stipend and $1,000,000 bonding. Tim Belk was reappointed Roadmaster at $54,781/year, and Ryan Malone as full-time road crew at $17.62/hour — both receiving township vehicles and a $310/month health stipend.
- Part-time labor rates set: Raymond Maus was approved at $15.00/hour. Jay Bechtel was approved at $18.00/hour as a permanent part-time CDL plow operator (4-0-1; Chairman Kenneth Bechtel abstained). General rates were set at $17.00/hour for CDL drivers and $14.50/hour for non-CDL laborers.
- Professional services renewed: Bruce Warshawsky was reappointed Solicitor at a $500/month retainer plus hourly fees. Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. was retained as Township Engineer. Building Inspection Underwriters of PA and Barry Isett & Associates were appointed as primary and alternate UCC inspectors, respectively. Brian McFeaters was appointed Sewage Enforcement Officer.
- Emergency management: Tim Neiter was reappointed Emergency Management Coordinator at a $600 annual stipend. Brad Bruner, Jeff Tracey, and Bob Stout were reappointed as Deputy EMCs.
- Other appointments: Cloud 5 Solutions was retained as webmaster at $450/year. Gary Shultz was appointed Vacancy Board Chairman. Tyler James was named the township's representative on the Dauphin County EIT Tax Collection Committee.
- Rates and thresholds: The public bid threshold was set at $21,900. Federal mileage reimbursement was set at $0.585/mile. Inter-municipal equipment rental rates were adopted, ranging from $35/day for a trailer to $120/hour for a boom mower and tractor.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Supervisor) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Sara Glace (Secretary) · Tim Belk (Roadmaster)
Meeting business
1
Supervisor McBurney nominated and Supervisor Schreffler seconded Ken Bechtel as Chairman for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
2
Supervisor McBurney nominated and Supervisor Paul seconded Brad Bruner as Vice Chairman for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
3
Sara M. Glace was reappointed as Secretary/Treasurer for 2022 at $18.00/hour, with office hours Monday through Friday, paid leave per the Employee Policy Manual, and a $310.00/month health benefits stipend. Motion carried 5-0.
4
Bonding for the Secretary/Treasurer position was approved at $1,000,000. Motion carried 5-0.
5
Sara M. Glace was appointed as Open Records Officer for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
6
Tim Belk was reappointed as Roadmaster for 2022 with an annual salary of $54,781.00, a township vehicle, gas card, cell phone, credit card, paid holidays, and a $310.00/month health benefits stipend. He also serves as Nuisance Officer. Motion carried 5-0.
7
Ryan Malone was reappointed as full-time roadcrew for 2022 at $17.62/hour with a township vehicle, gas card, paid holidays, a $25.00/month cell phone stipend, and a $310.00/month health benefits stipend. Motion carried 5-0.
8
Raymond Maus was approved at $15.00/hour as a part-time employee (5-0). Jay Bechtel was approved at $18.00/hour as a permanent part-time CDL plow operator (4-0-1, Chairman Bechtel abstained). General rates were set at $17.00/hour for CDL plow operators/drivers and $14.50/hour for non-CDL operators and laborers (5-0).
9
Employees will be paid bi-weekly on the Wednesday following the end of each pay period. Supervisors will be paid monthly on the last payday of the month. Motion carried 5-0.
10
Approved paid holidays for 2022 include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, 3 hours Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, 3 hours Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Floater Day. Motion carried 5-0.
11
Bruce Warshawsky was reappointed as Solicitor for 2022 with compensation of a $500/month retainer and hourly rates of $175.00 and $200.00 as outlined in the fee schedule. Motion carried 5-0.
12
Herbert, Rowland, & Grubic, Inc. was appointed as Township Engineer firm for 2022, and their proposed hourly and meeting fee schedule was accepted. Motion carried 5-0.
13
Building Inspection Underwriters of PA was appointed as primary UCC Inspector and Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. as alternate UCC Inspector for 2022, with both fee schedules accepted. Motions carried 5-0.
14
Brian McFeaters was appointed as the Township's primary SEO for 2022 with his fee schedule accepted. No alternate SEO was appointed. Motion carried 5-0.
15
Melinda Warfel (elected for a two-year term 2022-2024), Charnell Etzweiler, and Gwen Corsnitz were appointed as Auditors for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
16
Gary Shultz was appointed as Vacancy Board Chairman for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
17
Mid Penn Bank was retained as the Township depository for 2022, holding the General Fund, Liquid Fuels Fund, Money Market Account, American Rescue Fund, Plan Escrow Account, and Credit Card Account. Motion carried 5-0.
18
Supervisor Schreffler volunteered to serve as voting delegate at the 2022 PSATS Annual Convention.
19
Planning Commission members and term expirations were noted: Jake Gruver (12/31/2023), Randy Paul (12/31/2024), Flo Mallonee (12/31/2024), Dwight Hoffman (12/31/2023), and Chad Lebo (12/31/2022).
20
Tyler James was appointed as the Township's representative on the Dauphin County EIT Tax Collection Committee for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
21
Supervisor Ken Bechtel volunteered to serve as the Township's delegate for UDCOG for 2022.
22
Tim Neiter was reappointed as Township EMC for 2022 with a $600 annual stipend paid in equal quarterly payments and $15/month for his data package. Motion carried 5-0.
23
Supervisor Brad Bruner was reappointed as Deputy EMC along with Jeff Tracey and Bob Stout for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
24
Supervisor Brad Bruner and Supervisor Schreffler were reappointed to serve on the Fireworks Committee for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
25
Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Brad Bruner volunteered to serve on the HR Committee for 2022.
26
Cloud 5 Solutions was appointed as webmaster for 2022 at a cost of $450.00 per year. Motion carried 5-0.
27
The Federal Mileage Reimbursement rate of $0.585 per mile was approved for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
28
The bid threshold for 2022 was set at $21,900.00.
29
Inter-municipal equipment rates for 2022 were adopted, ranging from $35.00/day for a trailer to $120.00/hour for a boom mower and tractor. Rates include $65.00/hour for pickup trucks, $80.00/hour for large dump trucks and graders, $90.00/hour for pay loaders and backhoes, and $100.00/hour for sweepers and road mowers. Motion carried 5-0.
30
Published 2022 meeting dates were approved. Board of Supervisors meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission meetings are held the 1st Monday of each month, with exceptions on July 6 and September 7 (Wednesdays following observed holidays). Motion carried 5-0.
31
Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. on motion by Supervisor Brad Bruner, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler. Motion carried 5-0.
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