Monthly Business

Bids were opened for 2022 road projects. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. bid $12,032 for Hoffman Road base repair, $39,270 for Locust Street paving, and $33,750 for Middle Road paving. Russell Standard Corporation bid $17,787.60 (Baddorf Road), $28,018.23 (Middle Road), $49,360.29 (Dunkle School Road), and $63,438.21 (Hoffman Road) for tar and chipping. Supervisor Schreffler motioned to award bids to New Enterprise ($85,052) and Russell Standard ($158,604.33) totaling $243,656.33 in Liquid Fuels monies; approved 5-0.

Supervisor McBurney motioned to approve paid bills through June 13, 2022; approved 5-0.

Supervisor Schreffler motioned to approve unpaid bills through June 13, 2022; approved 5-0.

Supervisor Paul motioned to approve the May 9, 2022 meeting minutes; approved 5-0.

EMC Tim Neiter reported that Halifax Fire Department and local Boy Scouts will begin painting fire hydrants on July 7, 2022, using paint donated by Halifax Area Water & Sewer Authority. He also advised the Board that the fire department would like the township to write a Gaming Grant Support Letter to obtain updated air packs.

Discussion included questions about requiring Messick's to install curbs and sidewalks. Chairman Bechtel advised that Sycamore Ridge and Messick's plans were accepted for review at the June 6, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.

Engineer Alex Greenly covered his report dated June 10, 2022. The Lake Tobias Bus Shelter Stormwater BMP Inspection was completed. Greenly advised he is drawing up plans and obtaining permits for a failing culvert on Camp Hebron Road.

Roadmaster Tim Belk was not present but submitted a written report. Chairman Bechtel advised that another township is interested in purchasing a no-longer-needed boom mower attachment, and the Board gave their blessing on the sale.

Supervisor McBurney motioned to grant Roger Lehman a six-week extension until August 8, 2022, to remove his temporary carport, at which time the Board will make a final decision if it is not torn down; approved 5-0.

Supervisor Bruner motioned to send a pre-nuisance letter to Thomas and Crystal Ashley about their chickens entering Charlotte Gingrich's yard and back porch; approved 5-0.

Supervisor Bruner motioned to send a pre-nuisance letter to Andrew Hoover about a possible structure being erected in their backyard without a permit; approved 5-0.

The Board determined that since Tiffany Lamb owns the property and the stormwater problem is in their yard, Halifax Township does not have jurisdiction. It is the Lambs' responsibility to address the stormwater issue.

Chairman Bechtel motioned to approve a Gaming Grant Support Policy stating that Halifax Township is willing to support individuals and businesses in good standing with the township who are applying for gaming grants; approved 5-0.

Supervisor Bruner motioned to increase Roadmaster Tim Belk's salary to $65,956.80 yearly and Roadcrew Ryan Malone's hourly rate to $23.00 as a one-time economic adjustment to remain competitive with local employers such as MI Windows and Doors; approved 5-0.

The Board gave permission to advertise the letter from Dauphin County Tax Claim Bureau regarding the Real Estate Tax Sale.

Supervisor Bruner motioned to dispense with the reading of the Cul-de-sac Parking Resolution (approved 5-0), and Supervisor McBurney then motioned to approve the resolution; approved 5-0.

Supervisor Bruner motioned to approve the PA PERCS Contract between Halifax Township and PA PERCS; approved 5-0.

Building Inspection Underwriter liaison Mike Gensemer presented a request for a 30-day extension from June 13, 2022 for Vernon Rothermel at 43 Kip Road. Rothermel must remove the carport, detach the storage/workshop area from the mobile home, and provide BIU with documentation from a licensed design professional attesting to structural stability. The extension was accepted.

The Board decided to leave Fort Halifax Park camping opening and closing dates as they currently are.

Supervisor Paul motioned to open discussion on a Graceful Acres Gaming Grant Support Letter. Discussion revealed that Graceful Acres is not in good standing with Halifax Township per the Gaming Grant Support Policy adopted earlier in the meeting. Supervisor Schreffler motioned to table the matter; approved 5-0.

Supervisor Schreffler motioned to add the Camp Hebron Gaming Grant Support Letter to the June agenda (approved 5-0). Supervisor McBurney then motioned to approve the support letter; approved 5-0.

Supervisor Bruner motioned to send a letter to Chris and Karen Gainer stating they are responsible for recording their stormwater plan to keep it valid. If not recorded, they would need to complete a new stormwater plan; approved 5-0.

The Board agreed to schedule Sewer Extension Project meetings for the last week of July 2022 to give residents sufficient notice, and would coordinate dates with Halifax Area Water and Sewer Authority, Halifax Area School District, and Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

Supervisor Bruner motioned to adjourn at 9:45 p.m.; approved 5-0.