Shane Swenson

The meeting included the election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the commission and the formal establishment of regular meeting dates and times. Discussions focused on the ongoing Zoning Ordinance update project, with an expected completion date for the draft. The commission reviewed and recommended for approval a subdivision plan for the Harrisburg Postal Workers Gun Club and Robert and Cynthia K. Pugh, including a waiver for sheet size. Additionally, the commission discussed a proposed text amendment petition for Dauphin Mini Storage, LLC to allow mini-storage warehouses in the Mixed-Use district, with recommendations provided for revisions before further review.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various municipal items, including public suggestions regarding meeting procedures, website transparency, and invasive species control. Land development matters included a time extension for a subdivision plan and the consolidation of property parcels. Infrastructure discussions focused on the Potato Valley Road Improvement Projects, where the Board opted to proceed with a design that allows for earlier bidding. Reports were received from the Township Engineer, Road Foreman, Zoning and Codes Enforcement, Emergency Management Coordinator, Sewage Enforcement Officer, and Township Manager. Additionally, reports were provided for the Dauphin-Middle Paxton Joint Park Authority, Capital Region Council of Governments, Dauphin-Middle Paxton Fire Company Oversight Committee, and Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee. The meeting also addressed vendor payments and received informational updates concerning state game lands, utility maintenance, senior expos, and FEMA flood map revisions.

The board reviewed and reached a consensus on the conceptual plans for a new public works facility and decided to proceed with cost analysis and grant exploration. The bid for the Potato Valley Road Improvement Project was awarded to J. Phillips Excavating & Hauling, LLC. The board approved a reduction in the financial security bond for the Summit at River View development. Discussions were held regarding excessive repair costs for a 2007 Sterling dump truck, leading to a directive to seek replacement quotes and funding opportunities. The board initiated the process to recruit alternate members for the Planning Commission and approved the preparation of bid specifications for the repair of the McKelvey Road culvert and guiderails. Additionally, the board voted to enroll the Ibberson Park property in the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Hunter Access Program at the Tier 1 level. Updates were provided on the hiring process for an Executive Assistant and the timeline for the Zoning Ordinance Update Project.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various municipal topics, including traffic control suggestions for North Front Street, Pennsylvania State Police activity statistics, and the review of the monthly financial report. Significant agenda items included the approval of a Final Minor Subdivision Plan for WRTR Properties, LLC and Steven W. & Cathy M. Mertz, and a Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for the Harrisburg Postal Workers Gun Club and Robert P. & Cynthia K. Pugh. The Board also recognized time extensions for two subdivision and lot add-on plans, authorized a partial stormwater escrow release for Yingst Homes, and approved proposals for pest control services and the purchase of an AED for Hagy Park. Furthermore, the Board adopted the 2026 Proposed Resolution List, reviewed departmental reports, and discussed the revision of a lease agreement with the local fire company.

The board discussed and approved several items, including a request for a sewer connection for S & M Fuel Mart and the release of stormwater escrow for a residential property, contingent upon an indemnification agreement. The board approved a proposal from the HEIM Company to replace a heat pump in the municipal building meeting room and authorized a street name change from Highland Terrace to Summit Drive within the River View development. Additionally, the board moved to advertise a draft ordinance regulating peddling and soliciting, received an update on the Zoning Ordinance Update Project and the Joint Comprehensive Plan review, directed staff to seek proposals for upgraded audio and visual systems to improve future meeting broadcasts, and received a status update on the interview process for the Executive Assistant position.