Monthly Business

Supervisor Paul and Supervisor McBurney motioned to approve paid bills through November 14, 2022 (passed 5-0). Supervisor McBurney and Supervisor Schreffler motioned to approve unpaid bills through November 14, 2022 (passed 5-0). Financial report placed on file for audit.

Three sets of minutes were approved, all passing 5-0: October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (motioned by Supervisor Schreffler, seconded by Supervisor Paul), October 17, 2022 budget minutes (motioned by Supervisor Paul, seconded by Supervisor McBurney), and October 24, 2022 budget minutes (motioned by Supervisor Paul, seconded by Supervisor McBurney).

Chief Tim Neiter was not present but submitted a written report for October 2022. The Board was advised that someone from Halifax Township must attend the HMP Annual Review on November 17, 2022 at the Dauphin County Conservation District Building near Detweiler Park.

A report was submitted from the November 7, 2022 planning commission meeting. The Lake Tobias Wildlife Park Aviary Land Development Plan and the Fire & Ice Smokehouse & Creamery were accepted for review.

Engineer Alex Greenly presented his report for October 2022 services and gave an update on the icing issue on Route 147 & Tourist Park Road. Two stormwater management exemptions were approved 5-0: the Dobbins Barn SWM exemption (motioned by Supervisor Bruner, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler) and the Johnson Garage SWM exemption (motioned by Supervisor Bruner, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler), both due to separation distance met.

Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky submitted his report for October 2022 services, placed on record. He provided the Board with an update on the Katz Property located at the corner by the stoplight and the Halifax Fire Department.

Roadmaster Tim Belk submitted his October 2022 report, placed on record. He advised the Board that a local tree removal company would be removing dead sycamore trees and stumps for approximately $3,450.00 in the next month.

Bruce Henry of the Friends of Fort Halifax submitted an October 2022 report. He noted that a flagpole light needed replacement due to vandalism. Someone was willing to donate oak floorboards to replace broken floorboards in the barn at Fort Halifax Park.

A motion by Supervisor McBurney, seconded by Supervisor Bruner, to file a formal nuisance complaint against Mr. & Mrs. Mark Zeigler regarding parcel #29-012-027 was approved 5-0.

An address assignment for parcel #29-004-055 was approved 5-0 (motioned by Supervisor McBurney, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler). A COSTAR 2-year electric contract was also approved 5-0 (motioned by Supervisor McBurney, seconded by Supervisor Bruner). Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Schreffler were designated to serve on the Street Light Tax Resolution Committee.

A motion by Supervisor McBurney, seconded by Supervisor Bruner, to send Andrew Hoover a letter with a building permit application was approved 5-0.

Mayor Jeff Ender and HRG, Inc.'s Justin Mendinsky provided a sewer extension project update. They are planning two tentative meetings in December 2022 for residents who will be installing grinder pumps; affected residents should have received letters and can visit the Halifax Area Water and Sewer Authority website for more information.

The Municibid auction ended November 7, 2022, with Jackson Township winning the bid of $8,500.00 for the boom mower. A motion by Supervisor McBurney, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, to approve the sale to Jackson Township was passed 5-0.

Supervisor McBurney provided an update on events at the Fort Halifax Farmhouse & Barn during October 2022. He also reported on quarterly reports filed with the Dauphin County Gaming Grants Coordinator.

The Board of Supervisors requested more time to review documents regarding drone ordinances. The item was tabled and requested to be placed on the December 2022 agenda.

Engineer Alex Greenly and Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky both agreed that the Messick Agreement (figure right) was in good format and ready for final signatures from the Board of Supervisors.

A motion by Supervisor Bruner, seconded by Supervisor Paul, to advertise the 2023 budget in PennLive for the required 20-day advertising period was approved 5-0.

A motion to dispense with the reading of the Water Resource Enhancement Program Resolution was approved 5-0 (motioned by Supervisor Schreffler, seconded by Supervisor Paul). A second motion by Supervisor McBurney, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, to approve the resolution was also passed 5-0.

The salt contract agreement with Halifax Area School District would be for the 2023 season, as the district already has a contract in place for 2022. It was noted that the district would need to store the salt on their own property if the contract were approved.