At its March 28, 2013 Agenda Meeting, the Board of Commissioners took the following actions:
Approved continuing the public hearing for a request for approval of a Resolution proposed by Patton Recreational Properties to amend the Future Land Use Plan of the 1994 Hampden Township Comprehensive Plan until the April 2, 2013 Board of Commissioners Meeting. The request was approved at the April 2, 2013 meeting.
Approved continuing the public hearing for a request for a Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment proposed by Patton Recreational Properties amending Chapter 27 of the Hampden Township Zoning Ordinance until the April 2, 2013 Board of Commissioners Meeting. The request was approved at the April 2, 2013 meeting.
Approved authorization to award the Armitage Golf Club Ground Water Drainage Project to DeTraglia Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $56,550.00.
Approved authorization to advertise a bid for resurfacing Creekview Road and Smith Drive and to retain the services of Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. to assist with bid specifications at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00 contingent upon Solicitor review and approval.
Approved authorization to purchase a fairway mower at a cost of $15,000.00 and a Cushman utility cart at a cost of $16,760.00 for Armitage Golf Club and declare as surplus existing equipment to be replaced.
Approved Ordinance No. 13-02 regarding an amendment to the Township’s Street Cut Ordinance.
Approved authorization to release Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Bond No. 7622650 in the amount of $348,100.00 for the Department of Corrections Building, Phase II.
Approved a request from J. Michael Brill & Associates, Inc. for a 60 day time extension from April 26, 2013 to June 25, 2013 for the Members 1st Federal Credit Union along Simpson Ferry Road.
Approved the draft Operation and Maintenance Agreement for the Camp Hill force main/sewer connection.
Approved the conditional appointment of Michael Winkelman to serve a one-year, probationary period of employment in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Hampden Township Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Policies and Procedures Manual, as applicable, who has been certified to the February 14, 2013 Eligibility List by the Hampden Township Civil Service Commission effective, April 17, 2013, at the hourly rate in effect at that time. The conditional appointment is contingent upon satisfactory polygraph; physical and psychological medical examinations to be conducted by WorkNet and Dr. Hazel Brown respectively, along with passing the Act 120 waiver test in order to be certified in Pennsylvania, as applicable. Except as otherwise provided in the collective bargaining agreement, nothing in this conditional appointment shall create a contract of employment for any period of time.
Approved the conditional appointment of Thomas Burfeind to serve a one-year, probationary period of employment in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Hampden Township Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Policies and Procedures Manual, as applicable, who has been certified to the February 14, 2013 Eligibility List by the Hampden Township Civil Service Commission effective, April 17, 2013, at the hourly rate in effect at that time. The conditional appointment is contingent upon satisfactory polygraph; physical and psychological medical examinations to be conducted by WorkNet and Dr. Hazel Brown respectively, along with passing the Act 120 waiver test in order to be certified in Pennsylvania, as applicable. Except as otherwise provided in the collective bargaining agreement, nothing in this conditional appointment shall create a contract of employment for any period of time.
Approved the conditional appointment of William Toth to serve a one-year, probationary period of employment in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Hampden Township Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Policies and Procedures Manual, as applicable, who has been certified to the February 14, 2013 Eligibility List by the Hampden Township Civil Service Commission effective, April 17, 2013, at the hourly rate in effect at that time. The conditional appointment is contingent upon satisfactory polygraph; physical and psychological medical examinations to be conducted by WorkNet and Dr. Hazel Brown respectively, along with passing the Act 120 waiver test in order to be certified in Pennsylvania, as applicable. Except as otherwise provided in the collective bargaining agreement, nothing in this conditional appointment shall create a contract of employment for any period of time.
Approved the conditional appointment of Nathan Seymore to serve a one-year, probationary period of employment in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Hampden Township Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Policies and Procedures Manual, as applicable, who has been certified to the February 14, 2013 Eligibility List by the Hampden Township Civil Service Commission effective, April 17, 2013, at the hourly rate in effect at that time. The conditional appointment is contingent upon satisfactory polygraph; physical and psychological medical examinations to be conducted by WorkNet and Dr. Hazel Brown respectively, along with passing the Act 120 waiver test in order to be certified in Pennsylvania, as applicable. Except as otherwise provided in the collective bargaining agreement, nothing in this conditional appointment shall create a contract of employment for any period of time.
Approved the conditional appointment of Jeremy Hughes to serve a one-year, probationary period of employment in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Hampden Township Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Policies and Procedures Manual, as applicable, who has been certified to the February 14, 2013 Eligibility List by the Hampden Township Civil Service Commission effective, June 12, 2013, at the hourly rate in effect at that time. The conditional appointment is contingent upon satisfactory polygraph; physical and psychological medical examinations to be conducted by WorkNet and Dr. Hazel Brown respectively, along with passing the Act 120 waiver test in order to be certified in Pennsylvania, as applicable. Except as otherwise provided in the collective bargaining agreement, nothing in this conditional appointment shall create a contract of employment for any period of time.
Approved the conditional appointment of Jason Yeager to serve a one-year, probationary period of employment in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Hampden Township Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Policies and Procedures Manual, as applicable, who has been certified to the February 14, 2013 Eligibility List by the Hampden Township Civil Service Commission effective, June 12, 2013, at the hourly rate in effect at that time. The conditional appointment is contingent upon satisfactory polygraph; physical and psychological medical examinations to be conducted by WorkNet and Dr. Hazel Brown respectively, along with passing the Act 120 waiver test in order to be certified in Pennsylvania, as applicable. Except as otherwise provided in the collective bargaining agreement, nothing in this conditional appointment shall create a contract of employment for any period of time.
Approved full-time, regular employment for Jason Groller, Patrolman, effective April 11, 2013, upon successful completion of a probationary period.
Accepted the retirement of Timothy L. Potteiger from the Emergency Medical Services Department effective April 29, 2013, approved Resolution No. 13-07 recognizing his service, and authorized advertisement to fill the position.
Accepted the resignation of Patty Spadea, part-time EMS Billing Clerk, effective March 30, 2013 and authorized advertisement to fill the position or Request for Proposals for third party billing.
Approved a listing of part-time, seasonal employees for the Recreation Department, Public Works Department and Armitage Pro Shop.
Ratified Resolution No. 13-08 recognizing James Rendler for his exceptional service to Hampden Township and the community-at-large.
Approved the purchase of a new ambulance box (Co-Stars Contract 013-079) at a cost not to exceed $146,892.00 from Spitler Vehicle Specialties and declared the existing ambulance to be replaced as surplus.
Authorized revisions to the Hampden Township Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual effective March 28, 2013.
Approved Resolution No. 13-04 recognizing Brett Ward and Resolution No. 13-05 recognizing Matt Wickens for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Declared as surplus an EMC Parts Washer 50E from the Public Works Department Fleet Division.
Approved requests from Trinity High School and Green Ridge Elementary PTO for donations of free resident family pool memberships.
Approved a financial commitment letter for a DCNR Grant to replace the existing play system at Hampden Park.
Approved the annual memberships to Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce and Carlisle Chamber of Commerce.
Approved sending letters to Senator Vance and Representative Grell regarding the pending legislation for elimination of school districts’ property taxes.
Approved the Warrants Payable for the month of March 2013.