126 LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP RE-ORGANIZATIONAL AND BUSINESS MEETING Minutes oft the Annual Reorganization Meeting held January 6, 2025 The annual reorganization meeting oft the Lower Paxton Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Pro Tem Morgan M. Madden on the above date at the Lower Paxton Township Municipal Center, 425 Prince Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The supervisors present were Robin Lindsey, Chris Judd, Paul W. Navarro, Pamela Thompson, and Allen J. McCormack. Also in attendance were Bradley Gotshall, Township Manager, Samuel Miller, Assistant Township Manager, Morgan M. Madden, Solicitor, and the Honorable Judge Joseph Lindsey. Pledge of Allegiance Mrs. Lindsey led the Pledge of Allegiance. Reorganization Agenda Action to Accept the Resignation of Norman C. Zoumas from the Board of Supervisors Mr. Judd motioned to accept Norman Zoumas' resignation from the Board of Supervisors. Mrs. Lindsey seconded the motion. Pro Tem Madden called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Action to Accept the Resignation of Norman C. Zoumas from the LPT Authority Board Mrs. Lindsey motioned to accept Norman Zoumas' resignation from the LPT Authority Board. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Pro Tem Madden called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. 1 127 Action to Fill a Vacancy on the Board of Supervisors and Administration of Oath ofOffice Mr. Judd motioned to have Allen J. McCormack fill the vacancy. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Pro Tem Madden called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Honorable Lindsey was present to administer the Oath of Office to The Judge Joseph Allen J. McCormack. Allen J. McCormack was sworn into office on January 6, 2025, at 7:05 p.m. to fill the Lower Paxton Township Board of Supervisors vacancy. Action to Fill a Vacancy on the LPT Authority Board Pamela Thompson motioned to have Timothy Pramik fill the vacancy on the LPT Board. Mrs. Lindsey seconded the motion. Pro Tem Madden called for a voice vote, Authority and a unanimous vote followed. Election of the Chair of the Board Chairman Pro nominations for the Chair ofthe Board Morgan M. Madden, Tem, opened position. Mr. Navarro nominated Robin Lindsey. Ms. Thompson seconded the of Supervisors nomination. Pro Tem Madden closed the nominations. Pro Tem Madden called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Election oft the Vice Chairman of the Board the nominations for Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Mrs. Lindsey opened Navarro motioned to nominate Chris Judd as Vice Chair ofthe Board. seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote Ms. Thompson of approval followed. 2 128 Election of the Secretary of the Board Mrs. Lindsey opened the nominations for the Secretary ofthe Board of Supervisors position. Mr. Judd motioned to elect Paul W. Navarro. Mr. McCormack seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Election of the Treasurer of the Board Mrs. Lindsey opened the nominations for the Board of Supervisors' treasurer position. Mr. Navarro motioned to elect Pamela Thompson as Treasurer. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Election of the Assistant Seretary/Treasurer Mrs. Lindsey opened the nominations for Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of the Board ofs Supervisors. Mr. Judd motioned to elect Allen J. McCormack as Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer oft the Board. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Appointment of the Vacancy Board Chair Mr. Navarro motioned to appoint Daniel Mosel as the vacancy board chair. Mr. McCormack seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Appointment of the Township Manager Mr. Navarro motioned to appoint Bradley Gotshall as Township Manager. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. 3 129 Appointment of the Township Solicitor Mr. Navarro motioned to appoint the Law Office of Bapst, Calland, Clements, and Zomnir, P.C., as the Township's Solicitor. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote ofa approval followed. Appointment of the Township Engineer Mr. McCormack motioned to appoint the Office of Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. as the Township Engineer. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Appointment of a Representative and Alternate to the Capital Region Council of Governments Mr. Judd motioned to appoint Robin Lindsey as the Representative ofthe Capital Region Council ofGovernments. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Mr. Judd motioned to appoint Allen J. McCormack as the Alternate to the Capital Region Council of Governments. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Appointment of a Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate to the PSATS State Convention Ms. Thompson motioned to appoint Robin Lindsey as the Voting Delegate to the Pennsylvania State Association ofTownship Supervisors (PSATS). Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Mr. Judd motioned to appoint Pamela Thompson as the Alternate Voting Delegate as the Alternate Voting Delegate to PSATS. Mr. McCormack seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote ofapproval followed. 4 130 Appointment of a Representative and Alternate to the Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee Mr. Navarro motioned to appoint Sam Miller as the Representative to the Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Mr. Navarro motioned to appoint Chris Judd as the Alternate to the Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee. Mr. McCormack seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed. Appointments to Various Township Boards, Commissions, and Committees Arts Council (1-Year Term, 7 Members) Mr. Navarro motioned to reappoint the following individuals to the Arts Council to complete a one-year term: Stanley Smith, Teresa Gonzalez, Jennifer Regina, and Shelley Echevarria. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Mrs. Lindsey announced that the Arts Council has three vacancies and encouraged the community members present at the meeting to apply. Audit Committee (1-Year Term, 3 Members) Mr. Judd motioned to appoint Allen J. McCormack, Sam Miller, and himself to the Audit Committee to complete a one-year term. Mr. McCormack seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Community Engagement Committee (1-Year Term, 7 Members) Ms. Thompson motioned to reappoint Denise Hussar, James Seidler, Stanley Smith, Robert Macintyre, William Minsker, and Tim Murphy to the Community Engagement Committee to complete a one-year term. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. 5 131 Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Greenway Committee (1-Year Term, 7 Members) Mr. Navarro motioned to reappoint James Seidler, Jennifer Schultz, Michael Emmanuel, Rachelle Losiewicz, William Miller, and Larry Wasser to complete a one-year term. Mr. seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote McCormack followed. Historical Commission (1-Year Term, 9 Members) Mr. Judd motioned to reappoint Denise Deimler, David Doyle, Donald Goss, Kristy Robert Thomas, Pamela Velencia, and Sarah Greene. Mr. Kessler, William Minsker, Jay Purdy, seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote Thompson followed. Lower Paxton Township Authority Board (Staggered Terms, 7 Members) Mr. McCormack motioned to reappoint Robin Lindsey to the Lower Paxton Township Authority Board to complete a 4-year term. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Parks & Recreation Board Bylaws Amendment (*9 Members to 7 Members) motioned to change the number of members on the Parks & Recreation Ms. Thompson Board from 9 to 7 members. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Parks & Recreation Board (5 Year Term, 9 Members) Mr. Judd motioned to reappoint Stanley Smith to the Parks & Recreation Board to complete a 5-year term. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. 6 132 Pension Committee Mr. McCormack motioned to appoint Bradley Gotshall, Sam Miller, and Jada Dunlap to the Pension Committee. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Planning Commission (4-Year Term, 7 Members, 1 Alternate) Mr. McCormack motioned to reappoint Everette Hamilton and Sandra Bloom to complete a 4-year term. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Public Safety Committee (1-Year Term, 11 Members) Ms. Thompson motioned to appoint the Colonial Park Fire Company Chief, Linglestown Fire Company Chief, Paxtonia Fire Company Chief, Emergency Operations Director, Fire Marshall, Colonial Park Fire Company President, Linglestown Fire Company President, Paxtonia Fire Company President, Public Safety Director, a representative of South-Central Emergency Management Services, and Deputy Chief for the Bureau of Fire to the Public Safety Committee. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Shade Tree Commission (5-Year Term, 5 Members) Mrs. Lindsey announced that the Shade Tree Commission has two vacancies and encouraged the community members present at the meeting to apply. Zoning Hearing Board (5-Year Term, 5 Members) Mr. Judd motioned to reappoint Gregory Sirb to the Zoning Hearing Board to complete a 5-year term. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. 7 133 Establishment of Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer Bonds Mr. Judd motioned to establish the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer Bonds for $1,000,000.00. Mr. McCormack seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Designation ofTownship Depository Mr. Navarro motioned to designate M&T Bank as the Township's Depository. Mr. McCormack seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Establishment of the Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule Mr. Judd motioned to establish the Board of Supervisors' meeting schedule for 2024, the first three Tuesdays of each month, except for election days and holidays. Mr. McCormack seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. BUSINESS AGENDA Public Comment Erica Baylor, 1134 Hedgerow Lane, commented about the closure of Koons Pool. Ms. Baylor's written statement is attached to the minutes. Serena Merlo, 6531 Red Top Rd., read a letter written by Melissa Roslevege, President of the Piranhas swim team. Ms. Roslevege's written statement is attached to the minutes. Mr. McCormack wanted to know ifMs. Baylor and Ms. Merlo asked the Supervisors for something. Ms. Baylor explained that they received communication from the Koons Pool executive board of directors indicating that the Township decided to close Koons Pool. When different people reached out to the Koons pool board asking ift they could take a seat, they were told the board no longer existed. 8 134 Ms. Baylor said they want to know how to keep it going. Mrs. Lindsey deferred the question to Mr. Gotshall. Mr. Gotshall explained that the pool has shown some concern regarding its financial capacity since the early 1990s, related to its physical degradation. Last year, representatives of Koons Pool came to the Township, as they have for the past few years, indicating that they are having financial difficulties related to a high water bill from an unidentified water breach somewhere in the facility. At that time, they came to the staff, indicating they wanted to permanently close the pool. He implored them to hold off on closing the pool permanently and let the Township work with the pool board to work through the issue, identify recommendations, and put together aj plan to get the pool back on track and make it the continued success it once was. During the meeting, he got the pool board to close the pool for one year while the Township staff workcd with thc pool board to identify that plan and work through, hopcfully, that long- term reopening plan. The Township does not own the pool; it just owns the land and leases it for operation. The Township was in no way part of the decision to close the pool; in fact, the Township was the entity that got the pool board to decide on the permanent closure. Mr. McCormack asked Mr. Gotshall what it would cost. Mr. Judd interjected by stating that it's a 30-year issue, and there's a lot ofinformation and they will bring him up to speed on the issue, and ensure that the staff talk to the pool board as well. Ms. Thompson asked Ms. Baylor if she intended to leave the letter for the Supervisors. Ms. Baylor agreed to leave the letter and asked the Supervisors ifit was the pool board's decision and not the Township's decision and ift there would be a problem if a new board took over. Mr. Gotshall asked Ms. Baylor if she had identified herself as a pool board member. 9 135 Ms. Baylor indicated that she is a member of the pool board. Mr. Gotshall suggested that. Ms. Baylor leave her contact information SO he can contact her. He noted that the pool board has had very active and dedicated individuals who have served the pool for many years. In its founding, the pool board has had people mortgaging their homes to build the pool, which the Township appreciates. Now, the pool board finds itselfin a deep hole financially. It's struggling which be his Still, they may be tired of that fight and some to find an answer, may interpretation. of the comments made regarding them wanting to close it and walk away from it, disbanding the board or whatever. Still, he is happy to hear that Ms. Baylor is an engagement member who may be interested in discussing it with the Township. He will be reaching out to set up a meeting with her and any other engaged members. Ms. Baylor noted that the other board members are older and that their energy and stamina for these things are not what they once were; the passion is there, but not the stamina. Upon reviewing the financial records, the pool is less than $4,000 behind, and last year, the pool didn't have a fireworks party, and that's $6,000 in revenue alone. The pool board is looking at the but don't know what that cost is right now. If the pool is potential repairs as a huge cost, they operational, and they have people who want to operate it, it's a $4,000 conversation. It's an easy conversation and fix. The Kiwanis Club and church organizations have reached out to them, offering help, and with all that interest and the little bit that is needed, something can be done. Mr. Navarro pointed out that the Koons pool board has come to the Board of Supervisors every year since he's been on the Board, asking for grant money, and the Supervisors have always agreed and pushed for it through Dauphin County; therefore, the Board does support the organization. 10 136 Mrs. Lindsey added that the Township has donated some In-kind services to Koons Pool; the current and past boards have supported the pool for a long time. Chairman and Board Members' Comments Mrs. Lindsey welcomed Mr. McCormack to the Board ofs Supervisors and Mr. Pramik to the Authority Board. Mrs. Lindsey introduced Mackenzie Cover, a Central Dauphin High School senior who applied for the Pennsylvania Association ofTownship Supervisors (PSATS) Scholarship. One of the requirements for the scholarship is to attend a board meeting. Mrs. Lindsey announced that the supervisors met in the executive session before the board meeting, but Mr. McCormack was not present. The supervisors will meet again afterward. She also thanked the Public Works Department for coming out and salting the roads at night and plowing the roads today. McCormack thanked the Board members and community for the opportunity to serve on the Board of Supervisors. While he may need some time to get up to speed, he promised to give his best effort to keep the Township the great community he has lived in for 30 years. Approval of Minutes Mr. Judd motioned to approve the minutes of the budget workshop and business meetings held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Budget Workshop and Business meetings. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Manager's Report There was none. Old Business There was none. 11 137 New Business Mid-Atlantic Automotive Recovery Service, LLC, Salvage License Renewal Mr. Navarro motioned to approve the renewal of Mid-Atlantic Automotive Recovery Salvage License. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey called for a Services, LLC, voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Action to Adopt Resolution 2025-01; Authorizing the Disposition of Specific Records (Finance, Police, and Community Development Mr. Judd motioned to adopt Resolution 2025-01, authorizing the Disposition ofs Specific and Community Development. Mr. McCormack seconded the motion. Records (Finance, Police, Mrs. Lindsey called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Subdivision and Land Development Improvement Guarantees Ms. Thompson motioned to approve the Improvement Guarantees for Nissley Run -extension; 1532 Crums Mill Road-extension, Amber Fields Phases 7A, 7B, 8A, Development & 8C-release. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Mr. Henry called for a voice vote, and a 8B unanimous vote followed. Payment of Bills - Lower Paxton Township & Lower Paxton Township Authority Ms. Thompson motioned to approve the payment ofbills for Lower Paxton Township Mr. McCormack seconded the motion. Mrs. Lindsey and Lower Paxton Township Authority. called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote followed. Announcements Mrs. Lindsey announced that the Supervisors met before the meeting in Executive Session, and the next Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. 12 138 Adjournment Mr. Judd motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. McCormack seconded the motion, and Mr. Henry adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Approved by, Jul L. KaL fnha M- 1 - Shellie Smith Secretary Recording Secretary 13