Monthly Business Meeting

Supervisors approved paid interim bills through March 13, 2017 (motion by Paul, second by Schreffler, 5-0), unpaid bills as of March 13, 2017 (motion by Schreffler, second by Bruner, 5-0), the February 13, 2017 regular meeting minutes (motion by Paul, second by McBurney, 5-0), and the February 23, 2017 special meeting minutes (motion by Paul, second by Schreffler, 5-0). The financial report was placed on file for audit.

EMC Tim Neiter announced that a Declaration of Disaster Assistance was signed in preparation for an upcoming snowstorm. The Fire Department received the Township's check covering half the cost of a drone purchase for use at fires and trainings. Jeff Tracey, Brad Bruner, and Bob Stout will be the certified drone operators.

Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky reported the DONCO Construction/Lenker v. Halifax Township–Sweigard Intervention case is now closed as no appeal was filed. Another nuisance letter was sent to Mr. Brother, whose nuisance worsened; Warshawsky recommended administrative fines and possible prosecution if no improvement by next meeting. A Locust Street nuisance letter was sent to Mr. Wetzel in error; supervisors voted 5-0 to send him a letter to disregard it, while the actual nuisance property owner is making progress on removal.

Roadmaster Corey Stazewski reported a noise complaint from the 1600 block of North River Road regarding tractor trailers starting engines at 4:00 AM; the current noise ordinance only covers amplified music, so the Roadmaster will speak with the business owner. The Assistant Roadmaster discussed purchasing a chipper for the recycle site with the Halifax Borough Mayor, who mentioned using grant monies. A quote for a new chipper was provided, but the Roadmaster was instructed to return with more research; no action was taken.

Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by McBurney) to move $90,000 from the General Fund into the Keiffer Road Fund. Chairman Bechtel noted the road was originally spelled "Keefer" after the Keefer family, as shown on original subdivision plans, though road signs and maps use "Keiffer." Discussion was held on how many parcels a name change would affect, but no action was taken on the spelling.

Senator DiSanto's office requested use of the Municipal Meeting Room two days a month (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) from 9:00 AM until noon for constituent meetings, beginning in April. Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by Paul) to approve the request.

Zonya Stoltzfus, owner of Halifax Village Trailer Park, raised concerns that some residents on North Elmer have addresses listed on South Elmer. She requested all lots be assigned addresses based on lot numbers from the recorded plans. Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by Paul) to change the addresses to reflect the lot numbers on the recorded plan.

Roadmaster Corey Stazewski discussed purchasing a truck from Federal Surplus, noting that registration and weight limit laws may limit hauling capacity if the truck is too heavy. The purchase would come from Capital Improvement Funds. Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Paul, second by McBurney) to proceed with the purchase provided the hauling capacity is within reason.

Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by Paul) to have specs prepared and advertise for bids to repair the Matamoras Road culvert, with advertising timeline and bid opening to be determined accordingly.

Steve and Angela Auman presented a complaint, following up on a June 2016 filing, about seven unlicensed and uninspected vehicles on the A to Z Construction property, including a box truck, an old fire truck, and dump trucks that are not used or moved. Mr. Farhat had previously assured the Aumans the equipment would be stored behind the hill in a building, which was never built. Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by McBurney, second by Bruner) to send a letter addressing the unregistered and unlicensed vehicles.

Supervisors voted 4-1 (motion by Bruner, second by Schreffler, with Chairman Bechtel voting against) to have Engineer Tom Wilson review the Act 537 Plan and report back on the minimum requirements for an updated plan.

Engineer Tom Wilson reviewed the Kolish stormwater management application and found no issues. Supervisors voted 4-0-1 (motion by Bruner, second by McBurney, with Schreffler abstaining) to grant conditional approval contingent on all items identified in Engineer Lentz's February 17, 2017 memo being met.

Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by Paul) to dispense with the reading of the Emergency Management EOP Resolution, then voted 5-0 (motion by Schreffler, second by Paul) to approve it.

A driver heading south on South River Road complained that vehicles are making prohibited left turns into and out of Sheetz on Route 147, causing dangerous braking situations. Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Bruner, second by Schreffler) to send a letter to PSP, cc'd to PennDOT, about the illegal left turn activity and request monitoring.

Supervisors voted 5-0 (motion by Paul, second by Bruner) to send an awareness letter to PennDOT acknowledging B2 Partners' Highway Occupancy Permit application.