Board Reorganization

Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Schreffler moved to have Supervisor Bechtel serve as temporary Chairman. Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor Bruner moved to have Wendy Wentzel serve as temporary Secretary. Both motions carried.

Supervisor Bruner nominated Supervisor Bechtel as Chairman of the Halifax Township Board of Supervisors, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler. Motion carried 5-0.

Supervisor Paul nominated Supervisor Bruner as Vice Chairman, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler. Motion carried 5-0.

Wendy Wentzel was appointed Secretary-Treasurer for 2015 at an annual salary of $26,520 with hours of 9:00 am–3:00 pm Monday–Friday, one day per month paid time off, paid holidays, and mileage reimbursement. Bonding was approved at $1,000,000. All motions carried 5-0.

Wendy Wentzel was appointed as the Township's Open Records Officer. Motion carried 5-0.

Corey Stazewski was appointed Township Roadmaster for 2015 at an annual salary of $34,528 plus a $10,036 benefit package, including two weeks plus two days paid vacation, township vehicle, gas card, and service as Building Permit Officer with five extra days of paid leave. The Secretary-Treasurer was also approved to use the Township debit card. All motions carried 5-0.

Levi Swigart was appointed Assistant Roadmaster at an annual salary of $27,040 plus a $3,016 benefit package, including one day per month paid vacation, township vehicle, paid holidays, and gas card. Motion carried 5-0.

Raymond Maus was approved at $15.00/hour as a part-time employee. Jay Bechtel's pay was kept at $13.25/hour (motion carried 4-0, Supervisor Bechtel abstained). CDL drivers' rate was set at $12.00/hour and laborers' rate at $11.00/hour. All other motions carried 5-0.

Employees will be paid bi-weekly on the Wednesday following the end of the pay period; Supervisors paid monthly on the last payday of the month. Seven paid holidays were approved: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day (floating), Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Both motions carried 5-0.

Bruce Warshawsky was reappointed as Solicitor with his 2015 retainer and fee schedule. Kurowski & Wilson was reappointed as Township Engineer under their 2015 fee schedule (same as 2014). Light-Heigel and Associates was retained as primary SEO with their 2015 fee schedule. All motions carried 5-0.

Robert P. Wentzel, Melinda Warfel, and Gwen Corsnitz were appointed as auditors for 2015. Auditors Robb Wentzel and Melinda Warfel were approved to attend the Halifax Township Fire Department audit at $10.00/hour. Motion carried 5-0.

Flo Mallonee was appointed to serve as Vacancy Board Chairman. Motion carried 5-0.

Susquehanna Bank was retained as the Township depository for the General Fund, Liquid Fuels Fund, Ft. Halifax Park Checking, Money Market Account, Plan Escrow Account, Debit Card Account, and Street Light Tax Fund. Motion carried 5-0.

Scott McBurney was appointed as the voting delegate to the 2015 PSATS Annual Convention. Motion carried 5-0.

Wendy Wentzel was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission with a term expiring 12/31/2018. Other members listed include Fred Ford (term 12/31/2015), Randy Paul (12/31/2016), Flo Mallonee (12/31/2016), and Dwight Hoffman (12/31/2015). Motion carried 5-0.

Ken Hoover was reappointed to HAWASA with a term ending 12/31/2019. Other HAWASA representatives are Fred Ford (term 12/31/2016) and Jon Miller (term 12/31/2018). Motion carried 5-0.

Gary Shade was reappointed as the Township's representative on the Dauphin County EIT Committee. Motion carried 5-0.

Ken Bechtel was appointed as the UDCOG delegate and Randy Paul as the alternate. Motion carried 5-0.

Tim Neiter was appointed as Township Emergency Management Coordinator with an annual stipend of $600. Brad Bruner was reappointed as Deputy EMC. All motions carried 5-0.

Three committees were suspended: the Fort Halifax Park Committee, the Valleys Regional Comprehensive Plan (VRCP) Committee, and the Powells Creek Watershed Committee. All motions carried 5-0.

Scott McBurney and Randy Paul were appointed to the Township Exploratory Committee. Cloud 5 Solutions was retained as webmaster. Steve Schreffler, Brad Bruner, Melinda Warfel, and Donna Rode were retained on the Alternative Funding Committee. Brad Bruner and Steve Schreffler were reappointed to the Fireworks Committee. All motions carried 5-0.

The federal mileage reimbursement rate of $0.575 per mile was approved for 2015. Motion carried 5-0.

Hourly rates for inter-municipal equipment use were approved, ranging from $35 (zero turn mower) to $110 (boom mower & tractor), with trailer at $25/day. Rates include $55 for pickup truck, $65–$80 for dump trucks, $80 for pay loader and backhoe, $70 for grader, and $90 for sweeper or road mower with tractor. Motion carried 5-0.

Board of Supervisors meetings were set for the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Planning Commission meetings were set for the 1st Monday of each month, with exceptions for January (January 7th) and September (September 9th), both at 7:00 pm at the Township Municipal Building. Both motions carried 5-0.