Straban Township
 
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meeting dates
board of supervisors
7:00 pm - 1st Mon each month
planning commission
7:30 pm - 4th Wed each month
zoning board
As Needed Basis
1745 Granite Station Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: (717) 334-4833
Fax: (717) 334-0061
 
Board of Supervisors
Troy A. Martin, Chairman
Michael L. Spangler, Sr., Vice Chairman
Sharon E. Hamm, Member

Overview : The governing body of a second class township is made up of three elected supervisors. These supervisors are elected from the Township, atlarge, to six-year terms. The Board is vested with the executive and legislative powers of the Township.

Code Enforcement Officer
Robert L. Coleman

Overview : This position is appointed annually by the Board of Supervisors. The Code Enforcement Officer issues driveway and building permits for new construction and / or remodeling. He / she regularly surveys township properties for violations and issues citations and notices, collects fees and keep records of all building activity to report to the Board of Supervisors.

Secretary / Treasurer / Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
Jean A. Hawbaker

Overview : This position is appointed annually by the Board of Supervisors. The Secretary / Treasurer of the Township serves as a secretary to the Board of Supervisors. Duties include preparing agendas, keeping minutes and preparing all official records of the township codes. This person shall recieve all money due to the township and pay out all monies approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Solicitor
Walton V. Davis

Road Department
Mark A.Walde, Roadmaster
Tony M. Sanders
Robert Y. Stephens
Eugene R. Baugher

Overview : The Road Department is located at the Township maintenance Building on Granite Station Road. The Department is comprised of three full-time employees. They maintain approximately 46 miles of township roads.

Auditors
Donald P. Rhodes
Donald C. Uber
Charles A. Strayer

Overview : The Township Auditors, each elected for a six-year term, are resopnsible to review the audits of the township books. They also report the pay rate and benefits for supervisors who perform road related duties.

Tax Collector
Christine Redding-Myers

Planning Commission
Alan N. Zepp
Robert B. McIlhenny
Roy A. Weaner
Jane Lordeman
Patricia Symmes

Overview : Appointed by the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission consists of five township residents who each serve a four-year term. Among many functions they are responsible for the preparation and updates to the comprehensive plan. They also make recommendations to the board concerning land use and land development throughout the township.

Zoning Hearing Board
Marcella J. Kammerer
Edward D. Gillespie
Kenneth C. Bigham
Mary Redding, Alternate

Overview : Appointed by the Board of Supervisors, the Zoning Hearing Board is comprised of three township residents, who each serve a three-year term. The primary purpose of the Board is to help assure fair, equitable application and administration of the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Hearing Board has jurisdiction to hear and decide the following, but is not limited to: Application for variances, Applications for special exceptions, Procedural challenges to the Ordinance and Appeals from the determination of the Zoning Officer.

Engineer
Wm. F. Hill & Assoc., Inc.

Constable
Carroll J. Wilt

Agricultural Security Area Advisory Commission
Mark Widerman
Lawrence E. Wilkinson
Ronald C. Milhimes
Michael L. Spangler, Sr.
Marcella J. Kammerer
 
 
 
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