Monthly Business
Executive session held January 10, 2022, 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. — personnel matters
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held their monthly business meeting on February 14, 2022, with all five supervisors present: Chairman Kenneth Bechtel, Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney. The meeting addressed building infrastructure, Lake Tobias development plans, and several administrative items, with no public comments offered during the comment period.
- Township building ventilation contract approved for $11,200: The board unanimously approved a contract with Folk & Garber to install ventilation improvements at the Halifax Township Building, providing a second source of heating.
- Lake Tobias stormwater plan conditionally accepted: Supervisors voted 5-0 to conditionally approve the Lake Tobias Stormwater Management Plan for a proposed bus shed, pending satisfaction of all conditions identified in engineer Alex Greenly's review. A revised subdivision and land development plan for a Lake Tobias souvenir shop was also accepted for Planning Commission review.
- PennDOT contacted about SR 147 drainage: Chairman Kenneth Bechtel directed engineer Alex Greenly to reach out to PennDOT regarding a drainage issue on State Route 147 near Alex Acres.
- Wendy Wentzel's resignation accepted: The board voted unanimously to accept the resignation.
- $250 annual donation to Halifax Communities that Care approved.
- Spring Cleanup scheduled for May 20–21: The township will hold cleanup events on May 20 (7 a.m.–3 p.m.) and May 21 (7 a.m.–noon), coordinated jointly with Halifax Borough.
- UDITO final payment received: Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky reported the township received its final $3,287 payment from UDITO on January 10, 2022.
- Sycamore Alley centennial celebration planned: Robert Swope reported that 85% of vines and suckers have been cleared from the historic Sycamore Trees (14 truckloads of debris), and announced a fully funded commemorative postcard will be mailed to all township residents this spring to mark the trees' 100th anniversary, with flags placed at each tree.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman/Supervisor) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Alex Greenly (Engineer) · Sara Glace (Secretary) · Tim Belk (Roadmaster)
Meeting business
SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT
Supervisors approved paid interim bills and current unpaid bills through February 14, 2022, both passing 5-0. Meeting minutes from January 3 and January 10, 2022 were also approved 5-0. The financial report was placed on file for audit.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission accepted for review the Lake Tobias Revised Subdivision/Land Development Plan for the Souvenir Shop and the Stormwater Management Plan for the Bus Shed.
ENGINEER REPORT
Engineer Alex Greenly reported receiving preliminary and revised plans for the Lake Tobias Subdivision/Land Development Plans for the Souvenir Shop and the Stormwater Management Plans for the proposed Bus Shed. Chairman Bechtel asked Greenly to contact PennDOT about a drainage issue on State Route 147 near Alex Acres.
SOLICITOR REPORT
Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky reported that Halifax Township received its final payment from UDITO on January 10, 2022, in the amount of $3,287.00.
ROADMASTER REPORT
Roadmaster Tim Belk submitted his January 2022 report. Supervisors approved 5-0 the Spring Cleanup dates of May 20, 2022 (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and May 21, 2022 (7 a.m. to 12 p.m.), to be held in conjunction with Halifax Borough.
FRIENDS OF FORT HALIFAX REPORT
Bruce Henry reported that Friends of Fort Halifax hired Tammy Briggs as their grant writer.
NUISANCE REPORT
Roadmaster Tim Belk provided a verbal nuisance update. No action or discussion occurred regarding Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kline. Mr. Donald Casner provided information proving no nuisance problem exists, and no further investigation is needed.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Supervisors accepted Wendy Wentzel's resignation letter 5-0. Roadmaster Tim Belk was asked to contact the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for more information. A meeting with the HR Committee (Supervisors Bruner and McBurney) and a PSATS representative was recommended regarding life insurance and retirement plans. A $250.00 yearly donation to Halifax Communities that Care was approved 5-0. Supervisors Paul and Schreffler were designated to attend the sewer extension meeting on February 15, 2022.
OLD BUSINESS
Supervisors approved 5-0 the offer from Folk & Garber in the amount of $11,200.00 for installation of ventilation improvements to the Halifax Township Building as a second source of heating.
NEW BUSINESS
Supervisors dispensed with the reading of the Auditor Resolution and approved it 5-0. Supervisors also conditionally accepted 5-0 the Lake Tobias Stormwater Management Plan for the Bus Shed, based on Engineer Alex Greenly's review and meeting all recommended conditions. Additionally, Robert Swope reported that 85% of vines and suckers were cleared from the Sycamore Trees (14 truckloads) and announced a postcard mailing and flag placement at each tree to mark the 100th anniversary.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Bruner motioned and Supervisor Schreffler seconded to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m., passing 5-0.
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