Reorganization
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held its annual Reorganization Meeting on January 3, 2023, with all five supervisors present: Kenneth Bechtel, Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney. The board established its leadership, reappointed key staff, set 2023 compensation rates, and selected professional service providers. No members of the public attended. The most notable point of contention was the reappointment of the township engineering firm, which drew split votes.
- Kenneth Bechtel was elected Chairman and Brad Bruner as Vice Chairman, both unanimously.
- Sara Glace was reappointed Secretary/Treasurer at $20.00/hour with a $310/month health benefit stipend, retirement with up to 3% match, and $1,000,000 in bonding. She was also named Open Records Officer.
- Tim Belk was reappointed Roadmaster at an annual salary of $69,255 with the same health and retirement benefits, plus a township vehicle and designation as Nuisance Officer.
- Road crew wages were set: full-time crew member Ryan Malone at $24.15/hour; part-time CDL plow operator Jay Bechtel at $19.00/hour (approved 4-0-1, with Chairman Kenneth Bechtel abstaining); part-time laborer Raymond Maus at $15.00/hour. General rates were set at $18.50/hour for CDL operators and $15.50/hour for non-CDL laborers.
- The township engineer reappointment was contested: Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. was retained on a 4-1 vote, and their 2023 fee schedule was approved on a narrow 3-2 vote — the tightest margins of the evening.
- Other professional appointments confirmed: Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky at a $500/month retainer; Building Inspection Underwriters of PA as primary UCC inspector; Brian McFeaters as primary Sewage Enforcement Officer. No alternate SEO was appointed.
- Board and authority seats filled: Chad Lebo was reappointed to the Planning Commission (four-year term through 2024); Tim Neiter was reappointed to the Halifax Area Water and Sewer Authority (five-year term through 2026) and as Emergency Management Coordinator at a $600 annual stipend.
- The 2023 bid threshold was set at $22,500, and Cloud 5 Solutions was reappointed as township webmaster at $450/year.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Supervisor / Temporary Chairman) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Sara Glace (Secretary) · Tim Belk (Roadmaster)
Meeting business
1
Ken Bechtel was elected Chairman and Brad Bruner was elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2023, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. Supervisor McBurney nominated Bechtel; Supervisor Schreffler nominated Bruner.
2
Sara Glace was reappointed as Secretary/Treasurer for 2023 at $20.00/hour with a $310/month health benefits stipend, retirement with up to 3% match, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement at the federal rate, and bonding set at $1,000,000. She was also appointed Open Records Officer. All motions carried 5-0.
3
Tim Belk was reappointed as Roadmaster for 2023 with an annual salary of $69,255.00, a $310/month health benefits stipend, retirement with up to 3% match, township vehicle, gas card, credit card, cell phone, and designation as Nuisance Officer. Both motions carried 5-0.
4
Ryan Malone was reappointed as full-time road crew at $24.15/hour with a $310/month health stipend, retirement with up to 3% match, and township vehicle. Part-time laborer Raymond Maus was set at $15.00/hour; Jay Bechtel at $19.00/hour as a permanent part-time CDL plow operator (Chairman Bechtel abstained, motion carried 4-0-1). General rates were set at $18.50/hour for CDL plow operators/drivers and $15.50/hour for non-CDL operators and laborers.
5
Employee pay periods were set as bi-weekly with payday on the Wednesday following the end of each pay period; supervisors are paid monthly on the last payday of the month. Ten paid holidays were approved including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, 3 hours Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, 3 hours Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a floater day. Both motions carried 5-0.
6
Bruce Warshawsky was reappointed as Solicitor at $500/month retainer plus $200/hour thereafter (5-0). Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. was reappointed as Township Engineer (4-1) with their fee schedule approved (3-2). Building Inspection Underwriters of PA was appointed as primary UCC inspector and Barry Isett & Associates as alternate (both 5-0). Brian McFeaters was appointed as primary SEO (5-0); no alternate SEO was appointed.
7
Melinda Warfel (elected for two years, 2022-2024), Charnell Etzweiler, and Gwen Corsnitz were appointed as Auditors for 2023. Gary Shultz was appointed as Vacancy Board Chairman. Both motions carried 5-0.
8
Mid Penn Bank was retained as the township depository for 2023, holding the General Fund, Liquid Fuels Fund, Money Market Account, Plan Escrow Account, Credit Card Account, and American Rescue Plan accounts. The motion carried 5-0.
9
Chad Lebo was reappointed to the Planning Commission for a four-year term through December 31, 2024. Tim Neiter was reappointed to the Halifax Area Water and Sewer Authority for five years through December 31, 2026. Tyler James was reappointed as representative on the Dauphin County EIT Committee. Supervisor Schreffler was nominated as voting delegate at the 2023 PSATS Annual Convention. Chairman Bechtel volunteered as the UDCOG delegate.
10
Tim Neiter was reappointed as Emergency Management Coordinator for 2023 with a $600 annual stipend paid quarterly and $15/month for his data package. Supervisor Bruner was reappointed as Deputy EMC along with Jeff Tracey and Bob Stout. Both motions carried 5-0.
11
Supervisors Bruner and Schreffler were reappointed to the Fireworks Committee (5-0). Supervisors McBurney and Bruner volunteered for the Human Resources Committee. Cloud 5 Solutions was reappointed as webmaster at $450/year (5-0).
12
Mileage reimbursement was set at the federal rate current at the time of travel (5-0). The 2023 bid threshold was set at $22,500. Inter-municipal equipment rates were established ranging from $35/day for a trailer to $150/hour for the JCB, with various trucks, loaders, mowers, and other equipment priced between $45 and $100/hour.
13
Board of Supervisors meetings were set for the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Halifax Township Municipal Building. Planning Commission meetings were set for the 1st Monday of each month, with July 5 and September 6 meetings moved to Wednesday due to observed holidays. The motion carried 5-0.
14
The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 PM on a motion by Supervisor Bruner, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler, carrying 5-0.
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