Action Items
At its March 2, 2023 meeting, the Board of Commissioners took the following actions:
Approved an Eagle Scout project from Reuben James to create a sign at the Veterans Recognition Park recognizing nurses of the United States Military.
Tabled the Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for Post Acute Medical Rehab Hospital.
Refer to the Planning Commission a proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment to Chapter 27, Part 16-A (Mixed Use Overlay District) to permit parking along certain circulation drives and various other design standards related to zoning requirements associated with the Mixed Use Overlay District.
Approve conditional appointment to Jacob Lesher to fill the vacant full-time position of Public Works TV Truck Operator, effective as soon as practicable, to serve a six-month probationary period.
Approve part-time regular employment for Issy Stence, Communications Director, effective February 15, 2023, upon successful completion of a probationary period.
Approve a list of part-time and seasonal employees for various Township Departments.
Task the Civil Service Commission with conducting exams for the position of Patrol Officer to establish an Eligibility List.
Approve purchase of a Little John Digester for wastewater pump station No. 1 from Maryland Biochemical at a cost not to exceed $32,337.25 through Co-Stars Contract No. 016-E22-219.
Approve upgrades to LED fixtures for the Hampden Park tennis court lights by Capital Electric at a cost not to exceed $19,314.00 through Co-Stars Contract No. 008-619.
Approve purchase and installation of new shingles for the roof of the Creekview Park (North and South) pavilions by CE Swartz Construction, LLC at a cost not to exceed $12,900.00. Lowest of three competitive quotes.
Approve purchase of a floor scrubber from Americhem in the amount of $11,728.04 through Co-Stars Contract No. 005-E22-191 for use at the Good Hope Station garage bay. Lowest of two competitive quotes.
Approve fence repairs at Salem Park for Field Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 8 by R.S. Fence Company at a cost not to exceed $11,545.54 through Co-Stars Contract No. 008-222-830.
Approve purchase and installation of a new Recreation Community Room HVAC compressor by Ainsworth, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $5,820.00.
Approve purchase and installation of new flooring for the Armitage Meeting Room bathrooms, foyer and stairs by Authentic Concrete Solution at a cost not to exceed $5,640.00 and cove base installation by Kirby Remodeling at a cost not to exceed $1,009.50.
Accept a proposal from Findley’s Construction Company, Inc. to complete various pavement restorations at Armitage Golf Club at a cost not to exceed $3,750.00 and purchase paving materials at a cost not to exceed $4,000.00.
Approve purchase of a video conference system for the Executive Conference Room from ITSavvy at a cost not to exceed $4,961.01. Lowest of three competitive quotes.
Approve a two-year cybersecurity contract renewal from GoSecure for managed detection and response services at a cost of $89,235.00.
Approve execution of a Cumberland County Land Partnerships Grant Program agreement for $40,000.00 of funding toward the cost of a pavilion and restroom to be constructed Srouji Park.
Approve Electrical Plan Review and Inspection Services by Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance to be provided for code compliance.
Approve an Assignment and Assumption of Lease Consent with Grayson Road Holding, LLC and Lamar Advertising Company pertaining to the community landmark sign contingent upon Solicitor review and approval.
Authorize the Zoning Officer and Township Solicitor to initiate an action in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to address the property conditions at 3507 Margo Road.
Accept a time limit deadline extension for the proposed Beltway Commons plan through June 28, 2023.
Approve a recording deadline extension for the Stoney Run (fka Putt Lane Subdivision) Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan to March 30, 2023, PC File No. 21-05-01.
Authorize release of National Mutual Insurance Company Site Improvement Bond No. SNN4010135 in the amount of $418,949.53 for the Hampden Greene Final Subdivision and Land Development Project, PC File No. 17-01-01.
Authorize reduction in F&M Trust Letter of Credit Number 5979 from $2,980,389.81 to $2,245,551.58 for the Picking Estates Subdivision and Land Development Project, PC File No. 18-11-01.
Authorize reduction in HARCO Bond No. 0815865 from $656,637.73 to $569,729.39 for the Garbrick Tract Subdivision and Land Development Plan, PC File No. 20-12-02.
Approve the warrants payable for the month of February 2023.
Approve the regular meeting minutes of February 2 and workshop minutes of February 22, 2023.
Approve the monthly report from Officer in Charge of the Police Department Lt. Nulty.
Approve the monthly report from Public Works Director Jeremy Miller.
Task the Civil Service Commission with conducting a non-competitive oral exam and certification and conditionally offer employment to the preferred applicant for the position of Chief of Police.
Appoint Chris Deschane as a regular member of the Planning Commission.