Alan Peck

The organizational meeting involved the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected supervisors, auditors, and the tax collector. Key organizational business included the nomination and appointment of the Permanent Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Permanent Secretary of the Board. Several re-appointments and new appointments were confirmed for various boards and authorities, including the Auditor Board, Vacancy Board, Zoning Hearing Board, Zoning Appeals Board, Quincy Sewer Authority Board, Agricultural Security Area Committee, and appointment of solicitors for township matters. The board appointed engineers for storm water, water development, general township work, bridges, and sewage enforcement. Other appointments included the Uniform Inspection Code Agency, Code Enforcement Officers, sample testing laboratories, Special Counsel for GO Bonds/Litigation, bank depositories, and representatives for Council of Government (COG), Waynesboro Industrial Development (WID), Drug Task Force, Ag Advisory, and Emergency Management. Resolution 2026-03 regarding the Property Tax Collector Rate was approved, and the $2 Million Bonding level for fiscal officers was reestablished. During the Executive Session, the board discussed and approved the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for township employees, established the 2026 privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rate at the IRS rate, and reaffirmed the employment of all staff, appointing Chairman Peck as Roadmaster. Finally, employee holidays, benefits, and expense reimbursement policies for professional development were reaffirmed, and Resolution 2026-01 Fee Schedule was adopted.

The meeting addressed several items under old business, including the repeal of the resolution that established a Park and Recreation Committee, approval of engineering bid documents for a new Salt Storage Building, and approval of a Letter of Responsibility and a corresponding resolution authorizing a Funding Application to Penn Vest for the Mentzer Gap Road Waterline Extension Project. Under new business, a request for $15,000.00 in funding for 2026 from the Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department was tabled pending receipt of all 2026 funding requests. The Administrator reported that the township was awarded two grants, one for replacing a dump truck and another for Heritage Park, though final execution is pending state contracts. Additionally, the Administrator noted the hiring of a new Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer/Billing Clerk and the receipt of a dividend from the PSATS Unemployment Compensation Trust.

The meeting focused on organizational business, including the swearing-in of newly elected officials such as a Township Supervisor and Auditors. Key agenda items involved nominating and appointing the temporary and permanent Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer. Various re-appointments and appointments were made to several boards and committees, including the Auditor Board, Zoning Hearing Board, Sewer Authority Board, and the Agricultural Security Area Committee. Appointments were also finalized for Township Engineers for various services, Code Enforcement Officers, and representatives to external bodies like the Council of Government (COG) and Waynesboro Industrial Development (WID). Other actions included reaffirming the Property Tax Collector Rate and associated fees, reaffirming the employment status of all staff, and reestablishing bonding levels. An executive session was planned to discuss the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for employees and establish the 2025 POV mileage reimbursement rate. The board planned to reaffirm employee holidays and benefits and adopt a resolution regarding the fee schedule.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of current bills totaling $24,140.42. In Old Business, the Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 174, which repeals the Per Capita Tax Ordinance No. 64, and authorized the Solicitor to prepare an Ordinance to regulate Data Centers. Under New Business, proposed subdivision plans for 6920 Slabtown Road were unanimously approved. The Administrator reported an updated, higher quote for an equipment trailer due to an incorrect model number used previously, which was subsequently approved. Furthermore, notification letters were sent to supported Fire & EMS companies regarding new 2026 taxes, requiring them to submit funding requests henceforth. During Executive Session, legal and personnel matters were discussed, resulting in an agreement to provide employees with year-end Christmas gifts and a planned employee Christmas luncheon.

The workshop meeting addressed several operational and regulatory matters. Key discussions included the approval of quotes for a new equipment trailer, ultimately selecting the bid from Trailer Enterprises. Action was taken on the Franklin County Area Tax Bureau's 2026 budget and Resolution 2025-15, which established the 2026 tax rate, with explicit requirements for Fire Departments to account for prior funds. An extension was granted for the Treasure Apple Ranch subdivision plans due to issues with the Conservation District. The Board approved the replacement of garage door panels and tracks at the Maintenance Garage and moved to approve membership in the Pennsylvania Municipal League. A significant portion of the meeting involved a discussion on potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to regulate Data Centers, including considerations for buffer zones, usage reporting, and aesthetics. The Board also reviewed quotes for new Financial Management and Utility Billing Software, ultimately authorizing the purchase of the Tyler Technologies package. No action was taken regarding the Elected Tax Collector's pay rate. During administrator comments, updates were provided on dump truck quotes, line painting completion, and potential Transportation Improvement Projects for PennDOT review. Furthermore, the Board discussed legal action against a former Supervisor's private organization for misleadingly using the Township's name and voted to abolish any historical society bearing the Township's name. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss personnel matters, resulting in a decision to advertise for an Assistant Secretary/Treasurer/Billing Clerk.