Planning Commission
Summary
The Halifax Township Planning Commission met on December 6, 2010, with Chairman Fred Ford presiding. Bob Artman, Mark Reed, and Randy Paul were present; Steve Sipe was absent. The township's engineer, solicitor, and secretary did not attend, as there was no formal business requiring their presence. The brief session focused on two items: the county planning advisory contract and a regional comprehensive plan involving five area municipalities.
- Dauphin County Planning Advisory Agreement — The commission expected representatives from the Dauphin County Planning Commission to present the 2011 Municipal Planning Advisory Services Agreement ($1,250 in planning services), but no one from DCPC appeared. The township had already approved and returned a signed copy, so DCPC apparently considered their attendance unnecessary.
- Valley's Regional Comprehensive Plan (VRCP) — Frank Chlebnikow of RETTEW, the VRCP project manager, led a discussion alongside representatives from Jefferson Township's Planning Commission. He reviewed character areas for the five participating municipalities — Halifax Township, Jefferson Township, Wayne Township, Rush Township, and Halifax Borough — and fielded questions on plan contents and implementation strategies. Chlebnikow noted the county's 45-day review period would expire on December 11, 2010, and encouraged participating municipalities to hold public hearings and move toward formal adoption.
- Late arrival — Randy Paul arrived during the VRCP discussion, meaning only three members were present for the earlier portion of the meeting.
Who was there
Fred Ford (Chairman) · Bob Artman (Vice Chairman) · Mark Reed (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member)
Meeting business
Approval of Minutes
Mark Reed motioned to approve the November 1, 2010 Planning Commission meeting minutes as presented. Bob Artman seconded, and the motion carried 3:0.
Business from the Floor
DCPC was expected to attend and present on the 2011 Municipal Planning Advisory Services Agreement, which would provide the Township with $1,250 in planning advisory services. No DCPC representation was present; it was suggested that DCPC felt attendance was unnecessary since the Township had already approved and forwarded a signed copy of the agreement.
Frank Chlebnikow, RETTEW's Project Manager for the VRCP, facilitated a discussion with representation from Jefferson Township's Planning Commission. He reviewed character areas for the five participating municipalities (Halifax, Jefferson, Wayne, and Rush Townships along with Halifax Borough), responded to questions on VRCP contents and implementation, and noted the County's 45-day review period would expire December 11, 2010. He encouraged municipalities to hold a public hearing and move to adopt the VRCP.
Adjournment
Bob Artman motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 PM. Fred Ford seconded the motion.
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