Monthly Business

Supervisor Paul and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve paid bills through July 11, 2022 (5-0). Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor Paul moved to approve unpaid bills through July 11, 2022 (5-0). Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Paul moved to approve the June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0). The financial report was placed on file for audit.

The Board dispensed with the reading and adopted the Dauphin County Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution (5-0). The Board also approved a support letter for the Halifax Fire Department Gaming Grant (5-0).

The Board approved waivers for parking island spacing (Section 512.5), street trees (Section 513.5), and collector street minimum right-of-way (Section 502.3), all 5-0. A motion carried 5-0 to not require immediate compliance with curb (Section 606) and sidewalk (Section 607) requirements for a portion of the property, conditioned on a plan note that future compliance may be required. The plan was conditionally approved 5-0 subject to conditions in HRG's June 27, 2022 letter, including Subdivision and Land Development Comments 1-7 and Administrative Comments 1-4.

Engineer Alex Greenly covered his July 8, 2022 report for June services. He advised that he is drawing up plans and obtaining permits for a failing culvert on Camp Hebron Road and is reviewing changes made to SALDO before passing them to Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky.

Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky submitted his report dated July 7, 2022, for services during June. The report was placed on record with bold text items noted as being on the agenda.

Roadmaster Tim Belk submitted his June 2022 report. The Board approved the sale of the boom mower to Wayne Township for $8,500.00 (5-0).

Bruce Henry, member of the Friends of Fort Halifax, was present and submitted a report for June 2022. No action items this month.

The Board approved nuisance letters (all 5-0) to: Andrew Hoover for building a structure without a permit; Cedar Halifax Land for overgrown vegetation; Mark Zeigler for piles of trash and overgrown vegetation; Jamie Viars to obtain a building permit for a 24x24 detached garage; Rochelle Reese to obtain a building permit for a pool; and Chad Moore to obtain a building permit for a detached garage. A pre-nuisance letter was approved for Rockstart Early Learning Center regarding a dilapidated building on the property.

The Board dispensed with the reading and approved the Resolution for Small Festival at Fort Halifax Park, including a one-time exception to allow 65 dBA amplified sound until 11:00 p.m. (5-0). The advertisement of the 2021 Audit was approved (5-0). The federal mileage rate was increased from $0.585 per mile to $0.625 per mile for 2022 (5-0).

The Board authorized Supervisor McBurney to sign the Local Share Municipal Grant Agreement (5-0). A motion to proceed with the feasibility study carried 4-1, with Supervisor Paul voting nay. Chairman Bechtel and Supervisor McBurney were named to the committee for the Fort Halifax Farmhouse & Barn Project (5-0).

The Municipal Winter Traffic Service Agreement for 2022-2023 was approved (5-0). Regarding Flight Source in Matamoras, the Board advised Engineer Alex Greenly that Flight Source would like their financial security release; Greenly requested the financial security letter and approved estimate from the Township. Yoga at Fort Halifax Park was added to the agenda and approved (5-0), with Stephanie Hoover's requested dates and times for yoga sessions at the park.