Monthly Business Meeting

Paid interim bills were approved 4-0 after Supervisor Schreffler asked about the salt bill, which the Roadmaster explained. Current unpaid bills were authorized for payment 4-0. Minutes were approved 4-0 with a spelling correction from "Schlegal" to "Schlegel." The financial report was reviewed with no comment.

Flo Mallonee reported that the Halifax School District Land Development Plan was reviewed. The school engineer will address comments from Engineer Tom Wilson and Dauphin County and return next month.

Engineer Tom Wilson reported that Bob Christoff of the Dauphin County Conservation District indicated the Township is under no immediate obligation to act on storm water management plan options, as it has already complied with Act 167. Flo Mallonee cautioned the Board against making a rash decision since any commitment would be binding.

Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky reviewed several matters: UDITO hard drives from Powells, Rogers & Speakes need review. The Geoffrey Brothers cleanup will continue to be monitored. The SEO will send a second letter to Revelation Reality about 1059 North River Road's septic system, with legal action to follow if no response. Mr. Bordner resolved his nuisance issue by replacing a cement block on the right-of-way with a plastic reflector. The Quail Commons Letter of Credit is in place but Mr. Yoder has not responded about two lots. The Township received Liquor Control Board approval to enforce its own noise ordinance, which will need renewal in October.

Les Kiner donated approximately $100 worth of Mac Truck parts to the Township. The Board voted 4-0 to waive a building permit fee for John and Margaret Lower, whose contractor had omitted a deck from the original application. A Kieffer Road resident asked the Board to pursue a road issue; the Solicitor will investigate further and an executive session will be needed. Roadmaster Corey Stazewski reported the 92 Ford truck needs extensive costly repairs and asked the Board to consider purchasing a newer truck.

The Friends of Ft. Halifax proposed a live-ammo flintlock demonstration for students; Frank will consult with the school and Chairman Bechtel will check with the insurance company. The Board voted 4-0 to send a support letter to the IRS for the Friends of Ft. Halifax non-profit status via Representative Lou Barletta's office, after the Solicitor reviewed and approved the draft. Supervisor McBurney raised concerns about cleanup fees for weddings at the park, to be discussed further. The Board voted 4-0 to pursue a business license for pesticide spraying and name Roadmaster Corey Stazewski as the insured, at a premium of $250 per person.

A committee meeting was held March 7, 2014 with the Attivo brothers, Jeff Enders of the Borough, and Supervisor Schreffler to discuss a community fireworks proposal at the park. Chairman Bechtel will consult with the insurance agent, and Supervisor McBurney requested a proposed plan with specific location details. The issue will be discussed at the April meeting.

Chairman Bechtel announced the 2014 Liquid Fuels Allocation is $139,986.21. Supervisor McBurney discussed a firewall quote and will continue moving ahead with the computer updating project.

Supervisor Bruner attended the school board meeting and discussed the Quail Commons pilot program. It was suggested that both the school attorney and township attorney be included in further discussions. The Board voted 4-0 to authorize Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky to attend the meeting.

The Board discussed installing a crosswalk to Lake Tobias overflow parking; Engineer Tom Wilson will review vehicle code requirements at no charge. Chairman Bechtel will complete a police consolidation survey from the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee. The Board voted 4-0 to waive the reading and 4-0 to approve a resolution adding a property owned by David and Tina Kieffer to the Jackson Township Agricultural Security Area, per a request from Bob Christoff of the Dauphin County Conservation District.