Monthly Business Meeting

Chairman Bechtel presented certificates to Steve Shreffler, Melinda Warfel, Donna Road, Bob Artman, Richard Leiter, Hal Stopfel, and Sean Bobb for their service to the Township.

The Board approved interim bills (motion by Supervisor Hoover, 5-0), authorized payment of current bills (motion by Supervisor Shultz, 5-0), and approved the minutes as written (motion by Supervisor Hoover, 5-0). The financial report was reviewed with no comment.

The Sheetz Subdivision Plan was granted an extension to January 18, 2013, at HRG's request (5-0). The Piltz/Tobias Subdivision Plan waivers were rejected without prejudice due to unpaid fees, with it noted that Mr. Tobias had recently passed away (5-0). The Board authorized Tom Wilson to send a memo to the Dauphin County Conservation District proposing a stormwater management exemption for up to 10% of soil coverage or 10,000 square feet, whichever is less (5-0). Steve Sipe's resignation from the Planning Commission was noted, with the vacancy advertised and two additional terms expiring.

The Board authorized Chairman Bechtel to execute the Jorich/Matamoras letter of credit draw down (5-0) and ratified his execution and holding of the Paulvir letter of credit draft pending further investigation (5-0). A pre-nuisance letter will be sent to Mr. Lebo (5-0). The Solicitor reported the UDITO complaint is 98% complete and will likely be filed this week. Supervisor Paul will investigate the Alex Acres water runoff source. The Solicitor advised that the Township's right to use Buffalo Park Road into Ft. Halifax Park is likely extinguished after more than 21 years of non-use.

Roadmaster Corey Stazewski raised the issue of fixing or replacing pipes along Camp Hebron Road, noting temporary easements would be needed for work outside the Township's right-of-way. The Solicitor advised the easement documents should be recordable and include indemnification provisions.

Three seasonal employees were hired to construct an equipment storage building behind the township building. After discussion about pay rates for CDL drivers doing labor work, it was agreed Jay Bechtel would be paid $12/hr as a long-time employee and the two new employees $11/hr. Supervisor Bruner motioned to appoint Corey Stazewski as interim permit officer through December 31 (5-0).

The 2013 budget was adopted (motion by Supervisor Paul, 5-0) after Melinda Warfel raised questions about HAARA workers' compensation costs paid by the Township for paid ambulance employees. LST Resolution 12-5-2012 and the agreement with Keystone Collections were adopted (5-0). Job descriptions and evaluation forms were adopted (5-0), with permit and nuisance officer duties covered under "all other duties" language for now. The Board voted 4-1 to notify HARA of its intent to drop out of the agreement and initiate renegotiations.

The 2013 Tax Resolution 12-6-2012 was approved (motion by Supervisor Shultz, 5-0). The Board discussed revising the nuisance violation procedure to include a friendly pre-nuisance letter; the Solicitor will draft a new policy for the January 14 meeting. The Board approved advertising the 2013 meeting dates (motion by Supervisor Hoover, 5-0).