Michael McKenna

The Board discussed various operational and administrative items, including a time extension for a subdivision plan and an Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement for yard waste grinding services. Decisions were made regarding contracts for roadway maintenance equipment, HVAC geothermal system repairs, and the renewal of healthcare benefits. The meeting also involved scheduling adjustments for the upcoming July business meeting, a review of financial reports, and the payment of vendor bills. Additionally, the Board received updates from the township engineer, public works, zoning and codes enforcement, and the emergency management coordinator regarding ongoing projects and township activities.

The meeting commenced with the annual reorganization segment, which included the election of Supervisor Ryan Evans as Chairman and Supervisor Wilbur Evans as Vice-Chairman. Township Manager Julie Ann Seeds was appointed Secretary, and Supervisor Cooney was appointed Treasurer. The 2026 meeting schedule for Board and Workshop meetings was established, and Resolution 2026-01 appointing various township positions, boards, commissions, and committees for 2026 was adopted. During the monthly business session, the December 2025 Treasurer's Report, totaling $3,778,939.15 across all accounts as of December 31, 2025, was accepted. Key actions included the adoption of Resolution 2026-02 establishing the 2026 Fee Schedule, approval to release a Storm Water Escrow in the amount of $5,500 for a property on Speece Lane, and recognition of a time extension until April 6, 2026, for a subdivision plan review. The Board approved Supplement No. 1 to the Potato Valley Road Improvement Project agreement to add Construction Administration Services for a fee of $41,000. A petition for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment by Dauphin Mini Storage, LLC, to permit mini-storage warehouses in the Mixed Use District was referred to the Planning Commissions for review. The Board approved a modification request by RV Partners, LLC, to reorient Building 2 at the River View community. Reports were summarized from the Township Engineer, Sewage Enforcement Officer, and Township Manager, noting the upcoming audit of 2025 financials and various January activities. Finally, the Board approved payment of all vendor bills for the meeting.

The meeting included an update on the Zoning Ordinance, noting that the final draft is in progress and will be distributed soon. The primary New Business involved the Preliminary/Final Lot Add-On Plan for Ranjit Singh & Jasbeer Kaur. Since no representative was present, and after reviewing multiple comment letters from H.R.G., Inc., Dauphin County Planning Commission, and the Township's Zoning Officer detailing issues such as missing setbacks and incorrect utility information (stating public water/sewer when private well/septic exists), the Commission voted unanimously to table the plan.

The meeting included the election of 2026 Zoning Hearing Board Officers, including the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and ZHB Solicitor. Under Old Business, the Board approved and executed the written decision for the special exception application and appeal related to Case Nos. 2025-08 and 09. A hearing was opened and testimony was presented regarding Case No. 2025-10 for a special exception, with a written decision to follow.

The meeting included a review of the November monthly Treasurer's Report, which totaled over $3.7 million across various funds. Key actions involved adopting Ordinance 2025-01 authorizing a Cable Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Southeast Pennsylvania, LLC. The Board granted a time extension until April 6, 2026, for the Harrisburg Postal Employee Gun Club's Final Minor Subdivision Plan and re-approved the Final Subdivision Plan for 311 Speece Lane. A Final Minor Subdivision Plan for lands of Gonsar and Miller was approved contingent upon engineering comments. The Board approved the final payment for the Township Building Security Project Upgrades, an escrow release for stormwater management, a quote to replace window blinds at the Fishing Community Center, and a revised payment for the Stoney Creek Drive Culvert Pipes and Inlet Replacement Project. Reports were presented from the Township Engineer, Public Works, Zoning & Codes Enforcement, and Sewage Enforcement Officer, noting that the Potato Valley Road Improvement Project is out to bid. The Township Manager reported that the 2026 Budget was revised and advertised for adoption at a future meeting. The Board also paid all vendor bills.