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Township Officials

Webmaster:
Jesse Shutt
Supervisior/Chairperson:
Ira Kulp, Jr.
Supervisior/Vice-Chairperson:
Edward Webster
Supervisior:
Justin Hoover
Roadmaster:
Justin Hoover
Township Secretary/Treasurer:
Robyn Loesch
Township Tax Collector:
Dale Faust
Township Auditors:
Susan Buffington
Michael Reedich
Elaine Steigman
Township Engineer:
Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc.
Township Sewage Enforcement Officer:
Michael Brown
Township Solicitor:
Reager & Adler Associates
Township Emergency Management Coordinator:
Don Shutt, Jr.
Township Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator:
Jesse Shutt

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, REORGANIZATION MEETING

January 3rd, 2012

CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Kulp called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman, Ira Kulp, Jr.; Vice Chairman, Edward Webster; Supervisor, Justin Hoover; Township Secretary/Treasurer Robyn Loesch; Nine citizens also attended this meeting.

APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN:
Supervisor Hoover nominated Supervisor Kulp as the temporary Chairman, seconded by Supervisor Webster. Motion carried 3-0.

PERMANENT CHAIRMAN:
Supervisor Webster made a motion to appoint Supervisor Kulp as Chairman for 2012, seconded by Supervisor Hoover. Motion carried 3-0.

PERMANENT VICE CHAIRMAN:
Supervisor Kulp made a motion to appoint Supervisor Webster as Vice Chairman for 2012, seconded by Supervisor Hoover, Motion carried 3-0.

APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Chairman Kulp made a motion to appoint Robyn Loesch Secretary/Treasurer for 2012 with a salary of $17,000.00 a year, seconded by Supervisor Hoover. Motion carried 3-0. Supervisor Hoover made a motion to increase the salary for Secretary/Treasurer by one thousand dollars. Motion did not have a second.

APPOINTMENT OF ROADMASTER:
Supervisor Kulp made a motion to appoint Superviosr Hoover as Roadmaster for 2012 and to recommend to auditors a compensation of $12.00 an hour, seconded by Supervisor Webster. NOTE: Auditors raised the Roadmaster rate to $14.00 per hour on January 4th, 2011.

TREASURER BOND:
Supervisor Kulp made a motion to recommend to the township suditors that the treasurer bond be raised to $1,000,000.00, seconded by Supervisor Webster. Motion carried 3-0.

HOURLY RATE FOR TOWNSHIP LABORERS AND CDL DRIVERS:
Supervisor Hoover made a motion to set hourly rate at $14.00 for 2012, seconded by Supervisor Kulp. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hoover to approve the following items A. through J. Seconded by Supervisor Webster. All in favor. Motion carried 3.0

A. SET COMPENSATION FOR TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR:
Set rate at $1.50 per bill paid for 2012.

B. APPOINT LEGAL COUNSEL:
Appoint the law firm of Reager and Adler (Linus Fenicle) as the township's legal firm for 2012 at the same rate as 2011.

C. TOWNSHIP ENGINEER:
Appoint the engineering firm of Light/Heigel for 2012.

D. ALTERNATE TOWNSHIP ENGINEER:
Appoint Engineering firm of FPE (John Shambaugh) as alternate engineer for 2012.

E. APPOINT TOWNSHIP SEO:
Appoint Mike Brown as SEO for 2012.

F. ALTERNATE SEO:
Supervisor Hoover made a motion to appoint Dave Smith of Light/Heigel as the alternate SEO for 2012.

G. APPOINTMENT OF UCC ADMINISTRATOR:
Appoint Light/Heigel as the township's UCC administrator for 2012.

H. CHAIRPERSON TO VACANCY BOARD:
Appoint Robert Bower as the Vacancy Board Chairman for 2012.

I. APPEALS BOARD FOR UCC CODE:
Appoint David Warfel, Tim Bower and Lamar Lahr as the Township's UCC Appeals Board for 2012.

J. BANK DEPOSITORIES:
All Township accounts remain at Mid Penn Bank for 2012.

DELEGATE TO PSATS CONVENTION:
Chairman Kulp made a motion to appoint all Supervisors as delegates, seconded by Supervisor Hoover. Motion carried 3-0.

DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR:
Supervisor Hoover made a motion to appoint J.P. Harris as the delinquent per capita tax collector, seconded by Supervisor Kulp. Motion carried 3-0.

WORKSHOP/BUSINESS MEETING SCHEDULE:
Supervisor Kulp made a motion to maintain the Workshop Meeting the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Business Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Supervisor Hoover. Motion carried 3-0.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUPERVISORS:
Supervisor Hoover made a motion for mileage reimbursement at IRS rate, seconded by Supervisor Kulp. Motion carried 3-0.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Supervisor Hoover made a motion for mileage reimbursement when doing township business at IRS rate, seconded by Supervisor Kulp. Motion carried 3-0.

SUPERVISOR COMPENSATION PER MEETING:
Supervisor Kulp made a motion to set compensation at $35.00 per attended meeting. The supervisors are paid $35.00 per public meeting. They will be paid for each individual workshop, regular monthly meeting, or special meeting, seconded by Supervisor Webster. Motion carried 3-0.

TIME LIMIT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
Supervisor Hoover made a motion to set a limit of three minutes for the Public Comment period, seconded by Supervisor Webster. Motion carried 3-0.

OTHER BUSINESS:
None.

ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Kulp made a motion to adjourn at 7:46, seconded by Supervisor Hoover. Motion carried 3-0.

Robyn Loesch
Secretary/Treasurer

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, REGULAR MEETING

December 14th, 2011

CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Kulp called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman, Ira Kulp, Jr.; Vice Chairman, Edward Webster; Supervisor, Justin Hoover; Township Engineer, Ed Fisher; Atty. Linus Fenicle; Township Secretary/Treasurer Robyn Loesch; six citizens also attended this meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Supervisor Hoover made a motion to approve the minutes,as written, for the November 9th, 2011 Regular Monthly Meeting. Seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor. Motion carried 3-0.

TREASURER REPORT:
The Treasurer reported bills in the amount of $16,875.44; wages in the amount of $2,258.05, all to be paid from the General Fund. As of December 14th, 2011, after payment fo these bills and wages, the General Account balance is $1,390.83, State Account (Liquid Fuels) $152,894.14 and Reserve Account $793,147.36. Supervisor Kulp made a motion to approve the bills as stated, seconded by Supervisor Webster. All in faovr, motion carried 3-0.

Supervisor Kulp made a motion to also pay the $1,012.50 bill to Rick Grosser (for track-hoe rental for stream bank restoration on Creek Rd. and Wolfhold Rd.; and roller rental for grading project on Dietrich Rd.); Seconded by Supervisor Webster; Supervisor Hoover abstained. Motion passed 2-0.

Supervisor Hoover made a motion to pay the wages, seconded by Supervisor Webster. All in favor, motion carried 3-0.

PERSON TO BE HEARD:
None.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Ayres sub-division - The Township has already received the E&S approval letter from DCCD, and the Dauphin County Planning review of the proposed Ayres sub-division. Mr. Burch asked that the Township sign the DEP planning exempion waiver of sewage planning modules. Supervisor Hoover made a motion to sign the DEP exemption forms, seconded by Supervisor Webster. All in favor, motion carried 3-0. Mr. Burch discussed the plan with Ed Fisher. The plan needs some minor adjustments. Mr. Burch asked for a waiver of one of the required adjustments. The Township SALDO requires one foor greater height in freeboard. Supervisor Hoover made a motion to allow the Ayres plan to include modification (one foot) to the Township SALDO freeboard requirement, seconded by Supervisor Webster. All in favor, motion carried 3-0. Mr. Burch will return the corrected plan copies to the Township. Ed Fisher noted to Mr. Burch that if more than one acre is disturbed during construction that they will have to obtain a NPDS permit.

Cole sub-division - The Township has already received the Dauphin County Planning review of the proposed Cold sub-division. The newly created lot will be a non-building lot. The original/primary lot has a house on it; this property had a previous DEP planning module specifying alternate septic site. (Mr. Burch will send the Township a copy). Supervisor Hoover made a motion to table approval of this sub-division plan, seconded by Supervisor Kulp. All in favor, motion carried 3-0.

Deibler & Straub sent the recent MIB property Insurance valuation.

Reager & Adler's 2012 fee schedule remains unchanged from 2011.

Dauphin County EMA sent notification of changes in snow removal drive regulations.

Sue Helm's District Office called for input on the stormwater issue on the Fawber property.

ROADMASTER REPORT:
Supervisor Hoover reported that in the past month:

Several road signs were installed.

Trucks are ready for winter, one truck still has to go in for inspection.

Dietrich Road has been graded.

Milling have been hauled and graded on to Elmer and Keiter Roads.

Justin Hoover has completed the Dirt and Gravel Road Training; Township is now eligible for the dirt and gravel road grant program through the DCCD.

SEO REPORT:

Mike Brown has been emailed information about the Ayres and Cole sub-divisons.

ENGINEER REPORT:

Ayres sub-divison plan discussed under correspondence.

SOLICITOR REPORT:

Atty. Fenicle has talked to the County Election Board because Ed Webster was elected to an incorrect term length. Supervisor Kulp made a motion seconded by Supervisor Hoover that; Edward Webster was elected for a four year term in November of 2011 to commence in January, 2012. The ballot listed this term as a four year term, when it should have been listed as a two year term, which is the completion of Bruce Harman's term. By motion, the Board of Supervisors corrects the term to two years and reaffirms by appointment the election of Edward Webster by the residents of Jackson Township to the two year term. All in favor. Motion carried 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS:

Radio license - waiting for more information on new County system.

Update Assessment Application with SALDO setback requirements - Ed Fisher is still working on this with input from Atty. Fenicle.

Fire Company Gaming Grant - Justin will be talking to Bubba about the siding. At the Phase II application meeting, the County said that there was no grant fudning decision; funds are tight becasue of amounts needed for the City of Harrisburg.

A pre-application was sent in for Hazard Mitigation for Wolfhole Rd.

NEW BUSINESS

2012 Tax Resolutioin - Supervisor Kulp made a motion to accept Resolution #2011-09, setting the Real Estate Tax Rate for 2012 at .22 mills and the Per Capita at $5.00. (Unchanged from 2011). Seconded by Supervisor Hoover. All in favor, motion carried 3-0.

2012 Budget Resolution - Supervisor Hoover made a motion to accept Resolution #2011-10, setting the budget for 2012. Seconded by Supervisor Webster. All in favor, motion carried 3-0.

Supervisor Kulp made a motiojn to adopt Resolution #2011-11, authorizing the disposition of listed records. Seconded by Supervisor Hoover. All in favor, motion carried 3-0. Supervisor Webster confirmed that Shred-It can be contacted for disposal.

Supervisor Kulp made a motion to adopt Resolution #2011-12, setting Township fees for copying and checks returned for payment. Seconded by Supervisor Webster. All in favor, motion carried 3-0.

There was a general discussion about the need for a spending policy. There was a general agreement (no motion or vote) that the Roadmaster would contact the other Supervisors about any large repair bills.

Supervisor Kulp made a motion to have K&C install a radio in the newly purchased truck. Seconded by Supervisor Webster. All in favor, motion carried 3-0.

Supervisor Kulp made a motion to appoint Susan Buffington to the vacant auditor position; she will serve until 2014 (must run in the next municipal election in 2013). Seconded by Supervisor Webster. All in favor, motion carried 3-0.

PEMA/FEMA paperwork has been submitted for the damage from Tropical Storm Lee.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Reorganizational Meeting will be Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012. The next Township Workshop will be on January 11th, 2012 at 7:00; followed by the Regular Monthly Meeting at 7:30.

ADJOURNMENT:
Supervisor Kulp made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Webster. All were in favor. Motion carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:30.

Robyn Loesch
Secretary/Treasurer

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, REGULAR MEETING

November 9th, 2011

CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Kulp called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Ira Kulp, Jr.; Vice Chairman Edward Webster; Supervisor Justin Hoover; Township Engineer, Ed Fisher; Atty. Wayne Martin; Township Secretary/Treasurer Robyn Loesch; ten citizens also attended this meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Supervisor Hoover made a motion to approve the minutes, as written, for the October 12th, 2011 Regular Monthly Meeting. Seconded by Supervisor Webster and all were in favor. Motion carried 3-0.

TREASURER REPORT:
The Treasurer reported bills in the amount of $9,740.42 and wages in the amount of $2,140.07, all to be paid from the General Fund. As of November 9th, 2011, after payment of these bills and wages, the General Account balance is $3,881.01, State Account (Liquid Fuels) $152,862.73 and Ready Reserve Account $764,362.34. Supervisor Kulp made a motion to approve the bills and wages as stated, seconded by Supervisor Webster, and all were in favor. Motion carried 3-0.

Supervisor Kulp made a motion to also pay the $760.00 bill to Rick Grosser (for Tropical Storm Lee damage repair to Wolfhole Rd.); Seconded by Supervisor Webster; Supervisor Hoover abstained. Motion passed 2-0.

PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
None.

CORRESPONDENCE:

FEMA - notice of acceptance of County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

DCNR - Letter of Agreement and payment for White Oak Rd. winter maintenance.

HRG - interim bridge inspection after T.S. Lee, bridge location, Bastian Rd.

Light-Heigel 2012 fee schedule.

ROADMASTER REPORT:
Supervisor Hoover reported that in the past month:

The Ford 550 is at the Ford dealer and still being worked on.

The International truck had the suspension repaird (2 springs, 1 shackle, re=pin and bushings). Bill of $2,511.00 was placed on the MasterCard.

There was an October snowstorm and tree damage cleanup.

SEO REPORT:
None.

ENGINEER REPORT:

Popp sub-division - The Township has received the DEP waiver of sewage planning modules. Atty. Martin has received the right-of-way easement agreements that will be filed with the subdivision. Both Ed Fisher and Atty. Martin agreed that all of the sub-division requirements have been met. Supervisor Hoover made a motion to sign Popp sub-division. Seconded by Supervisor Kulp, and all were in favor. Motion carried 3-0.

Ed Fisher will also be working on a hazard mitigation application for Wolfhole Rd.

SOLICITOR REPORT:

All current items already discussed under Correspondence and Engineering report.

OLD BUSINESS:

Radio license - waiting for more information on new County system.

Update Assessment Application with SALDO setback requirements - Ed Fisher is still working on this with input from Atty. Fenicle.

Fire Company siding bids - Supervisor Hoover is waiting for Chief Urich to pick a date and time to work on this project.

Fire Company Phase II Gaming Grant application - There is a meeting tomorrow night with the Dauphin County Gaming Advisory Board. Supervisor Hoover will be going to this meeting.

Whittaker Variance - Mr. Whittaker presented a signed letter from his neighbors agreeing to allow a variance. After review by Atty. Martin, it was determined that the letter of agreement needed to be restated and have notarized signatures. Atty. Martin provided guidance on the agreement format. The SEO, Mike Brown was conacted by the Township to verify his opinion about the status of the lot's septic layout. (Mike Brown will be sending a letter about this issue for the Township files). Supervisor Hoover made a motion to approve a variance for the side setback from 15 to a 2 foot setback; approval contingent upon receiving the restated and notarized neighboring property owners' agreement. Seconded by Supervisor Kulp. All were in favor. Motion carried 3-0. The reason for granting this variance was that the proposed garage foundation already exists and was originally permitted in 1976.

NEW BUSINESS:

2012 Budget. The proposed budget was discussed during the workshop. The proposed budget will be advertised for public inspection and ready for adoption at the December meeting.

MasterCards - the cards have arrived from MidPenn.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
None. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The next Township Workshop and Business Meeting will be on December 14th at 7:00 and 7:30 respectively.

ADJOURNMENT:
Supervisor Kulp made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Webster. All were in favor. Motion carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:27.

Robyn Loesch,
Secretary/Treasurer

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, REGULAR MEETING

October 12th, 2011

CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Kulp called the meeting to order at 7:33 PM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman, Ira Kulp, Jr.; Vice Chairman, Edward Webster; Supervisor, Justin Hoover; Township Engineer, Ed Fisher; Atty. Linus Fenicle; Township EMC, Don Shutt; Township Secretary/Treasurer, Robyn Loesch; seven citizens also attended this meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Ray Whittaker spoke about issues surrounding his request for a variance on his original 1976 building permit. He has not obtained a letter from the owner of the adjacent property, agreeing to the waiving of setback requirements. The Board had requestd this letter of support/agreement at the August 10th, 2011 meeting, before they would consider a variance. Mr. Whittaker stated that he contacted Light Heigel to verift the property line adjacent to the proposed garage, and the proposed structure would not be over the property line. There was alos a discussion about the property's septic system location. Atty. Fenicle recommened that Mr. Whittaker conact Mike Brown, SEO, to confirm that the garage will not interfere with the septic drain field.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Supervisor Hoover made a motion to approve the minutes, as written, for the September 14th, 2011 Regular Monthly Meeting. Seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor. Motion carried 3-0.

TREASURER REPORT:
The Treasurer reported bills in the amount of $36,914.20, and wages of $3,134.26, all to be paid from the General Fund. As of October 12th, 2011, after payment of these bills and wages, the General Account Balance is $758.06, State Account (Liquid Fuels) $152,830.28 and Reserve Account $766,105.34. Supervisor Hoover made a motion to approve the bills and wages as stated, seconded by Supervisor Webster. All in favor, motion carried 3-0.

PERSON TO BE HEARD:
None.

CORRESPONDENCE:

DCED - notice of need to electronically file year end reports and submit annual audit report.

DCCD - Floodplain Management Workshop, Oct. 26th at 6:30.

Fire Relied Funds - $19,905.03 pass through of funds to Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company.

UGI - notice of PUC application for gas utility in the Township.

Dauphin County - notice of EPMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Ed Fisher is looking into a possible mitigation project. There is no established mitigation timeline yet. We should keep this topic on the agenda.

Dauphin County - Draft Airport Ordinance. Atty. Fenicle had talked to Tri-County Planning today. Tri-County was in agreement that because all of the land involved in the airport zone is onwed by Weiser State Forest, the Township does not have to adopt a regulatory ordinance.

ROADMASTER REPORT: Supervisor Hoover reported that in the past month;

New tires were purchased for the Ford 550.

The Ford 550 may need a new clutch. Supervisor Kulp made a motion to get the truck repaired. Seconded by Supervisor Webster and all were in favor. Motion carried 3-0.

The International truck also needs the suspension repaired (shackles). Supervisor Kulp made a motion to take the International truck to Stanley Springs for repairs. Seconded by Supervisor Webster and all were in favor. Motion carried 3-0.

The steel shifter plate in the International is rusted and also needs to be reparied. This work may be able to be completed in-house.

Supervisor Hoover would like to attend the PSATS CDL Supervisory course on Oct. 21st. Supervisor Kulp made a motion to pay for the course. Seconded by Supervisor Webster and all were in favor. Motion carried 3-0.

Supervisor Hoover obtained estimates for repair and maintenance of the salt shed. An estiamte of $2,800.00 was received to pressure wash, paint, repair the rear wall and repair any damage on the sides and trim. Supervisoe Webster asked that the vote be tabled until next meeting until we are clear if this quote includes materials.

Supervisor Hoover obtained estimates for repair and maintenance of the main building. An estiamte of $7,600.00 was obtained to paint prime, pressure wash the building, remove rust and repaint bottom of beams at garage bay doors. We will need to get two other quotes to comply with bidding requirements.

The used PennDOT truck, 2002 Mack, is now here and the Township has obtained the new title and registration.

Issue of purchasing a new truck - tabled.

SEO REPORT:
None.

ENGINEER REPORT:
Popp sub0divison - The Township has received thge plans. Atty. Fenicle recommended that a separate declaration of access easement be signed by all three parties involved, and that this declaration be recorded with the plan. Supervisor Hoover made a motion to table the Popp sub-divison. Seconded by Supervisor Webster, and all were in faovr. Motion carried 3-0. Supervisor Hoover made a motion to sign the Popp sub-division DEP sewage planning modules. Seconded by Supervisor Webster, and all were in favor. Motion carried 3-0. The planning module will be tabled until the Township has the declaration of easement paperwork and DEP approved the sewage planning module.

SOLICITOR REPORT:
All current items already discussed under Correspondence and Engineering report.

OLD BUSINESS:

Update Assessment Application with SALDO setback requirements - Ed Fisher is still working on this with input from Atty. Fenicle.

Fire Company siding bids - Supervisor Hoover is working with Cheif Urich on this project.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ed Fisher discussed the issue of stormwater management requirements for Local Administrative Permits. After a general discussion it was agreed that Light-Heigel will be consulted if there are any stormwater management concerns.

Resolution 2011-8, FEMA DAP-2 Resoluion of Agent for Tropical Storm Lee was approved and signed by the Supervisors. The FEMA applicats meeting will be on Dec. 2nd at 2:30 at Dauphin County EMA.

Radio license renewal - Supervisor Hoover recommended that the $110.00 license renewal be tabled until we can find out more about the possibility of forming a Halifax Area channel and using the enw County radio system.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The next Township Workshop and Business Meeting will be on November 9th, at 7:00 and 7:30 respectively. ADJOURNMENT:
Supervisor Kulp made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Webster. All were in favor. Motion carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm.

Robyn Loesch
Secretary/Treasurer

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