South Hanover Township Sewer Authority

The meeting agenda was dominated by reorganization items for 2026, including the swearing-in of a Board of Supervisors Member and the Township Tax Collector. Key actions involved motions to appoint or confirm various officials and positions, such as the Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Township Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Road Master, Solicitor, Engineer, and various enforcement and consulting officers. Furthermore, the agenda included motions to establish pay rates for Supervisors acting as Stand-By Equipment Operators, designate the Township Fund depository bank, set the bond purchase for the Treasurer, and address compensation and benefit packages for 2026. The board also planned to consider appointments and reappointments to various Township Boards and Commissions, including the Board of Auditors, Zoning Hearing Board, Planning Commission, Public Safety Advisory Board, and Parks and Recreation Board. The Chairman's report included motions to appoint delegates for the Capital Region Council of Governments and a representative to the Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee, as well as approving attendance at the PSATS Annual State Convention.

The meeting included an executive session prior to the main session to address personnel, legal, and property matters. Public comment centered on concerns raised by the President and Treasurer of the South Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company regarding operational safety, training deficiencies, and sustainability within the company. Key agenda items involved tabling the RMT Zoning Ordinance Amendment for further review. Financial matters included the final adoption of the 2026 Budget and approval of tax rates for 2026, which included an increase only for the fire hydrant tax rate, while the street light assessment tax rate remained unchanged. The Supervisors also approved the appointment of Brown Plus as the Auditor for 2025. An update was provided on the Hayshed Road project, noting progress on the preliminary design and intersection layout alternatives. The Board also approved payroll and various invoices.

The board discussed and approved the scope of 2026 road projects, including micro-surfacing and milling/overlaying various roads. They also reviewed a sewer capacity study for 289 Hershey Road and discussed the status of active projects, including sewer bids. The Planning Commission was directed to review zoning for the Quarry property. A presentation was given on alternative designs for the Hayshed Road Project, and the board approved PennDOT's design criteria and alignment option number two. Additionally, they adopted Resolution 14-2025, establishing sewer rental rates, and approved the payment of payroll and invoices.