Monthly Business
Executive session held April 28, 2022, 7:10 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. — possible litigation
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held their monthly business meeting on May 9, 2022, called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairman Kenneth Bechtel. Supervisors Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Brad Bruner were present; Scott McBurney was absent. The nearly three-hour session covered road infrastructure planning, a community festival proposal, property nuisance enforcement, and several land-use matters.
Road paving bids authorized: The board approved advertising bid packets for paving, tar & chip, and base repair work on township roads. Supervisors raised concerns about the quality of work from past low bidders and directed Roadmaster Tim Belk to contact Russel Standard about the issue. Belk was also asked to get a quote on trading in the boom mower attachment.
Small festival approved for Fort Halifax Park: Mr. Culp presented a proposal for a family-friendly two-day outdoor event at Fort Halifax Park, September 9–11, 2022, featuring live music (Mighty River Band and bluegrass band Colebrook Road), arts and crafts, camping, and local food vendors including Hall's Ice Cream. The board approved the event contingent on a formal resolution and proof of insurance liability.
Nuisance letter ordered for 51 Rutter Road: A complaint of dead animals, trash, and vehicles at the property of Enrique Buenrostro (Lorrie Adams) at 51 Rutter Road prompted the board to approve sending a pre-nuisance letter outlining the violations.
Anonymous complaint policy reaffirmed: The board confirmed that anyone filing a nuisance complaint must take ownership of it — anonymous complaints will not be acted upon.
Grass nuisance enforcement to begin in June: Pre-nuisance letters will be mailed to residents with grass exceeding 12 inches starting in June.
Carport permit violation at 49 Pawnee Lane: The board directed that a letter be sent to Lindsey Lahr for enclosing a carport without obtaining a building permit or UCC inspection.
Beiler stormwater exemption approved: Township Engineer Alex Greenly confirmed the Beiler property qualified for a stormwater exemption based on sufficient documentation. The board approved the exemption plan.
Cul-de-sac parking and other pending items: Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky advised that a resolution with justification for emergency and delivery vehicle access is needed before no-parking signs can be posted in a cul-de-sac. The board also asked Warshawsky to review the township's PA PERCS contract, and requested that the Halifax Village mobile home Land Development Plan be pulled for review.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman/Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Alex Greenly (Engineer) · Sara Glace (Secretary) · Tim Belk (Roadmaster)
Meeting business
Secretary/Treasurer Report
Supervisors approved paid and unpaid bills through May 9, 2022, and approved the April 11, 2022, meeting minutes. All motions carried 4-0. The financial report was placed on file for audit.
EMC Report
EMC Tim Neiter was present and submitted his report dated May 9, 2022, covering services during April 2022. The report was placed on record.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Discussion occurred on who handles recording of plans for Halifax Township. The Board approved 4-0 that the applicant's engineer will record any plans, addendums, and amendments, with copies of approved and recorded plans to be kept at the township.
Engineer Report
Engineer Alex Greenly submitted his report dated May 6, 2022, for April services. He reviewed the Beiler stormwater waiver request and determined it qualifies as an exemption, finding that Mr. Beiler provided sufficient documentation.
Solicitor Report
Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky submitted his report dated May 5, 2022, for April services. He advised he would try to have the Keiffer Road Project completed by next month.
Roadmaster Report
Roadmaster Tim Belk submitted his April 2022 report. The Board approved 4-0 to advertise paving, tar & chip, and base repair bid packets. Supervisors directed Belk to obtain a quote on trading in the boom mower attachment and to contact Russel Standard regarding quality-of-work concerns with the lowest bidder.
SEO Report
Report submitted for the record. No discussion or action items noted.
Friends of Fort Halifax Report
Bruce Henry of the Friends of Fort Halifax was present and submitted a report for April 2022. No action items this month.
Nuisance Report
A complaint was filed against Enrique Buenrostro (Lorrie Adams) at 51 Rutter Road for dead animals, trash, and vehicles; the Board approved 4-0 to send a pre-nuisance letter. The Board reaffirmed its policy that complainants must take ownership of their complaints. Chairman Bechtel will provide a phone number to the Roadmaster regarding someone who partially tore down a trailer on Mountain Road. Pre-nuisance letters for grass over 12 inches will be mailed starting in June.
Administrative
Mr. Culp presented a proposal for a family-friendly two-day outdoor festival at Fort Halifax Park from September 9-11, 2022, featuring local musicians (Mighty River Band, Colebrook Road), arts and crafts, camping, and food vendors like Hall's Ice Cream. The Board approved 4-0 contingent on a resolution and insurance liability being provided. Separately, the Board directed a letter be sent to Lindsey Lahr at 49 Pawnee Lane for enclosing a carport without a building permit or UCC inspection.
New Business
Solicitor Warshawsky advised that a resolution with justification for emergency and delivery vehicle access is needed to post no-parking signs in the cul-de-sac. The Board asked Warshawsky to review the PA PERCS contract. The Beiler Stormwater Exemption Plan was approved 4-0. For the Halifax Village mobile home distance issue, the Board requested the Land Development Plan be pulled and reviewed.
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