Monthly Business Meeting

Interim and current bills were approved on a motion by Carol Eppley, seconded by Linda Ruff, with all in favor except Ken Hoover who opposed. The June 8, 2009 business meeting minutes were approved with a correction clarifying the recording device is for both Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings. The June Financial Report was accepted.

Chairman Eppley presented three items. James Tenaglia's request needs revised, more comprehensive plans. The Bradley Bruner plan was approved unanimously with eight waivers and a condition to meet Section 502.3 requirements. The Planning Commission recommended developing a wind energy facilities ordinance; Linda Ruff moved to authorize wind energy facilities only, which passed unanimously, with the scope of work to identify expected hours for ordinance development.

Solicitor Steve Dzuranin reviewed four items. The Fellowship Drive Deed of Dedication was accepted unanimously on a motion by Ken Hoover. The Board voted unanimously to pursue District Justice action against Amy Wise and Darren Mohney for a nuisance complaint. The Mountain Road vehicle weight restriction ordinance was authorized for advertising, passing with all in favor except Ken Hoover opposed. The Hoover Financial Services contract was amended to lower required bond coverage from $500,000 to $25,000 for 1/5/09–3/31/09 and $100,000 from 4/1/09 through the contract's end.

The Harn property nuisance was discussed; the only option is Township cleanup and filing a lien, but no action was taken. Building permits were approved for Cave (deck) and Roberts (shed). Dale Shoop will research electronics disposal options through Dauphin County or The Computer Barn. A 15-foot used mower from Kieffer Rentals at $8,800 for Fort Halifax Park was discussed but no action taken. Dale Shoop reported preparations underway for the Dauphin County Music Festival on July 18, 2009.

Darren Mauser reported his Boy Scout bench project was approved and he aims to complete 10–20 benches by end of October, soliciting business donations. Gary Shultz moved to fully fund HARA at the same per capita amount as other municipalities, citing a contractual obligation; the motion carried with all in favor except Linda Ruff who abstained. Bob Burrell thanked the Board, Solicitor, and residents regarding Fellowship Drive. Fort Halifax Park electrical work will begin after the festival, and Mr. Peachy hopes to complete barn stabilization by the July 18 festival.

Rudi Erb presented the Twin Valleys Conservation Project plan developed over six years, requesting the plan be posted on the Township website and asking for a $1,000 contribution toward watershed cleanup shortfall, which was placed on the August agenda. Charles Bisking presented the Halifax Fire Company's request for all fire relief funds, with Linda Ruff and Gary Shultz volunteering to represent the Board in future discussions with the Fire Department and HAARA. Carol Eppley moved to appoint Linda Ruff as delegate and Bob Artman as alternate to the Dauphin County Tax Board, approved unanimously. No action was taken on Humane Society membership, with Norma Shearer noting COG is considering an Upper Dauphin County-wide membership.

Norma Shearer announced that Hoover Financial Services will not renew its contract when it expires at the 2010 reorganization meeting. Linda Ruff said she will meet with those who filed the Upper Dauphin County Library petition on Wednesday, July 15 at 10 AM. Norma Shearer announced the Dauphin County Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Fort Halifax Park.

Linda Ruff moved to adjourn at 9:16 PM, seconded by Ken Hoover; the motion carried unanimously.