Monthly Business Meeting

Supervisor Paul motioned to approve interim bills (passed 5-0), authorize payment of current bills (passed 5-0), and approve the December 9, 2013 minutes as written (passed 5-0). The Board reviewed the Financial Report with no comments or questions.

Chairman Bechtel read the Auditors' report of January 7, 2014 into the record.

Flo Mallonee provided a report from the January 7, 2013 Planning Commission meeting.

Tom Wilson presented his report dated December 27, 2013. Chairman Bechtel asked about the Jorich Matamoras Subdivision Plan; Tom Wilson indicated the report is complete and he intends to get the plan recorded. Solicitor Warshawsky stated he will provide copies to the landowners.

On UDITO, additional monies were found in an overflow account and a full-scale investigation was ordered; Susquehanna Bank froze Allen Shaffer's account disbursements pending litigation. For nuisances, the Board gave 220 N Second Street another month for cleanup, and voted 5-0 to drop charges against Mr. Hoover after the tank was removed. On DONCO, the Board voted 5-0 to reject Mr. Yoder's proposal to plow streets for payment, as the Solicitor found no legal authority under the Second Class Township Code. Regarding the Funk issue, a judge ruled the Funks had a prescriptive easement and imposed a maintenance agreement. The Fire Service Agreement automatically renews with no changes requested. On the noise petition, the LCB hearing officer's decision was written and will go before the full board on Wednesday.

The Board voted 5-0 to accept a stone bid from Meckley's Limestone Products, Inc. For the hidden driveway issue, Tom Wilson proposed a traffic study at $500; Chairman Bechtel will talk to the landowner and Supervisor McBurney to another. Roadmaster Corey Stazewski reported that Dauphin County, Penn State, and PennDOT indicated Middle Road is a candidate for grant money, and he intends to meet with Dauphin County.

Supervisor McBurney, Supervisor Paul, and Roadmaster Corey Stazewski were appointed to the Park Committee. The Board voted 5-0 to approve the May 3, 2014 Festival.

Mr. Lenker refuted payment of Phase 2 and 3 bills; the Board determined these are not billable to him because the matter is still in litigation. Supervisors McBurney and Bruner were appointed to the New Computer Committee (passed 5-0). Chairman Bechtel reported that PennDOT is proposing a traffic study in Halifax following the Township's support of the Borough's concern.

The Board voted 5-0 to approve a sidewalk waiver and the Final Subdivision Land Development Plan for Sheetz with conditions from Tom Wilson's January 9, 2014 letter (with modifications), plus a good-faith requirement on traffic issues; the tree removal application was tabled for Sheetz to propose a new tree site. On Lenker Club House, the Solicitor was authorized to request a reverse subdivision as-built plan combining two lots with a 60-day deadline (passed 5-0). For 1059 North River Road, the Solicitor was authorized to respond to a trespassing complaint, noting the nuisance is abated but requesting debris removal and SEO septic inspection (passed 5-0). Rob Wentzel was appointed to audit the Fire Company books (passed 5-0). The tax collector fee resolution was approved with a $5.00 certification fee (passed 5-0). Inter-municipal equipment rates were approved as adjusted by the Roadmaster, ranging from $25/day for a trailer to $110/hour for a boom mower and tractor (passed 5-0). On HARA, the Board agreed to notify former representatives that the Township is no longer a member.

Deb Everly discussed the Powells Creek Upgrade Project; Supervisor Bechtel was appointed as representative with Supervisor Bruner and Fred Ford as alternates. Flo Mallonee suggested the public meetings be advertised. For revised Act 167 and SALDO, the Board voted 5-0 to have the Planning Commission, Engineer, and Solicitor review and provide input. Chairman Bechtel asked the Board to consider earmarking money for Keiffer Road pending resolution of the right-of-way issue. On PRS's request to re-open a day care facility, the Board found no Township restrictions and directed a letter be sent. Donna Rode advocated for an amusement tax for infrastructure funding; a committee of Supervisor Schreffler, Supervisor Bruner, Melinda Warfel, and Donna Rode was appointed (passed 5-0).