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January 6, 2025
The regular meeting of the Harford Township Supervisors was called to order in the township office by Vice-Chairman Robert Rex at 7:12 PM. Supervisor Payne and Secretary/Treasurer Carolyn Jennings were present, Supervisor Walker was absent. Visitors present were Ted Brewster, Joe Cowan, and Donna Schulze.
The minutes of December 17th were reviewed and accepted on a motion by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes. The bill list for December 31st was approved as printed on a motion by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes. The bill list for January 6th was approved as printed on a motion by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes. The treasurer's report was filed for audit.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ROAD REPORT:
Supervisor Payne reported that the guys have been plowing and cindering when needed and also cleaning up branches from the roadsides.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
The Harford Vol. Fire Company submitted their list of activities to be covered by workers comp.
SEWER:
There was some discussion about the sewer proposal from Farnham & Associates. A motion was made by Rex, second by Payne to table the proposal until Supervisor Walker was available to review it. Motion carried by two yes votes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Joe Cowan mentioned that the cost of sewer operations with JHA Companies continues to be very high.
A motion was made by Rex and seconded by Payne to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM.
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January 6, 2025
The Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Harford Township Supervisors began at 7:00 PM in the township office building.
A motion to appoint Kyle Payne as Temporary Chairman was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to appoint Carolyn Jennings as Temporary Secretary was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to nominate Dustin Walker as 2025 Chairman of the Board was made by Payne, second by Rex. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to nominate Rob Rex as 2025 Vice-Chairman was made by Payne, second by Rex. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to appoint Kyle Payne as Road Superintendent was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes. Compensation will be set by the township auditors.
A motion to appoint Carolyn Jennings as Secretary/Treasurer was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes. Compensation will be set at an Executive Session.
The supervisors recognized road crew employees currently serving - Rick Moser, Maurice Jennings, Jim Warren, Dennis DiGiambattista, and Rich Tomlinson. Also, Alexis Starbuck will continue to serve as assistant secretary. Compensation will be set at an Executive Session.
A motion to set the Treasurer's Bond for 2024 at $2,000,000 was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to reappoint the firm of Kreder Brooks Hailstone as the township's legal counsel with Jaime Hailstone as the lead was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to appoint Peg Smith as the Chair of the Vacancy Board was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to appoint Dana Empet to the Harford Municipal Authority for a 5 yr. term was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to keep Peoples Security Bank & Trust as the depository for township funds was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to hold regular meetings at the township building at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to establish the paid employee holidays as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day with a floating holiday on Friday or Monday, Christmas Day, and New Years Day was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes.
A motion to appoint Rob Rex as voting delegate to the State Convention was made by Payne, second by Rex. Motion carried by two yes votes.
Old Business: None
Public Comments: None
The reorganization meeting closed at 7:11 PM.
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