Board of Supervisors – April 1, 2024

Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes

  • Of meeting held Monday, March 4, 2024

Approve Bills

  • March 15, 2024 and March 31, 2024

Appearances
Old/New Business:

  • 1. Consider authorizing the purchase of a new 2025 single axle dump truck for delivery in 2025
  • 2. Consider the request for financial security reduction for Amblebrook Amenity Area
  • 3. Consider the request for financial security reduction for Amblebrook Section C
  • 4. Consider the request to allow the Air Monitoring Station at the Straban Township Recreation Park
  • 5. Consider approval of the Installation and Maintenance Agreement for Small Flow Treatment Facility Disposal System at 1465 Old Harrisburg Road
  • 6. Consider approving the 2024 Box Alarm Card for United Hook & Ladder

Land Use Review

  • Granite Lake – Preliminary Subdivision Plan (250 Natural Springs Road) – Must act by 04/03/24
  • Adams Miller Solar Development – Preliminary Land Development Plan (30 Miller Road) – Must act by 05/02/24
  • Adams Buohl Solar Development – Preliminary Land Development Plan (2145 Old Harrisburg Road) – Must act by 05/02/24

Board of Supervisors – March 4, 2024

Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes

  • Of meeting held Monday, February 5, 2024

Approve Bills

  • February 15, 2024 and February 29, 2024

Appearances
Old/New Business:

  • 1. Consider request by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to install an Air Monitoring Station at the Recreation Park
  • 2. Consider adoption of the PSATS PA Municipalities Pension Trust 2023 Disclosure Statement
  • 3. Consider authorizing the bidding process for the road projects for 2024
  • 4. Consider authorizing the purchase of a new 2025 single axle dump truck for delivery in 2025
  • 5. Consider changing meeting date/time for Recreation Board
  • 6. Consider signature by the Chairman of the Developer’s Indemnification Agreement for Metropolitan 3, LLC
  • 7. Consider approval of the Sewage Facilities Planning Module for WD Endeavors, LLC including Resolution No. 2024-06
  • 8. Consider signature by the Chairman of the Developer’s Agreement for Gettysburg T5 CGP, LLC
  • 9. Consider authorizing survey work to begin the process of laying out the final location of Camp Letterman Drive
  • 10. Consider approving the Gettysburg Fire Department box cards including Box 1-8 and 1-8-32 to include all the properties that are currently planned to become part of Amblebrook in the future

Land Use Review

  • Granite Lake – Preliminary Subdivision Plan (250 Natural Springs Road) – Must act by 04/03/24
  • Crownstone Dealership – Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan (3140 York Road) – Must act by 03/22/24
  • Granite Hill Solar, LLC – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan (various locations) – Must act by 03/15/24
  • Helicopter Applicators, Inc. – Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan (1670 York Road) – Must act by 03/31/24

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Board of Supervisors – February 5, 2024

Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes

  • Of meeting held Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Approve Bills

  • January 12, 2024 and January 31, 2024

Appearances
Old/New Business:

  • 1. Consider entering into a Developer’s Agreement with Take 5 at the property located at 1055 York Road
  • 2. Consider appointing Randall Parmentier to the White Run Regional Municipal Authority Board of Directors effective February 1, 2024 to fill the vacant position for Straban Township that expires on January 1, 2026
  • 3. Consider accepting the Straban Township Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Annual Report for 2023
  • 4. Consider approving the 2024 Box Alarm Card for Heidlersburg Fire Department
  • 5. Consider approving the 2024 Box Alarm Card for Biglerville Fire Department
  • 6. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-05 that recognizes the month of April 2024 as “Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month”
  • 7. Consider approval of the Installation and Maintenance Agreement for an Alternate Perc-Rite Micromound Wastewater Disposal System for Gettysburg Bible Baptist Church at 3003 Old Harrisburg Road
  • 8. Consider approval of the Installation and Maintenance Agreement for a Small Flow Treatment Facility Disposal System for Matt Weaver and WD Endeavors, LLC at 1180 New Chester Road
  • 9. Consider authorizing the advertisement for a Public Works position

Land Use Review

  • Union Square – Preliminary/Final Land Development and Lot Consolidation Plan (Hunterstown Road) – Must act by 02/14/24

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Board of Supervisors – Reorganizational Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

Pledge & Call to Order
2024 Appointments
2024 Schedule of meeting dates held at 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg
Holidays Observed
Office Hours
Solicitors, SEO, Engineers and Code Enforcement Officer 2024 fees
Mileage Rate
Voting Delegate to the State Associations Annual Convention
Reappointment (1) Recreation Board
Reappointment (1) Zoning Hearing Board
Adjournment

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Board of Supervisors – January 2, 2024

Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes

  • Of meeting held Monday, December 4, 2023

Approve Bills

  • December 14, 2023 and December 31, 2023

Appearances
Old/New Business:

  • 1. Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2024-01 amending definitions and provisions relating to Solar Energy Systems and accessory structures and amending the Zoning Map to create an Overlay District for Solar Energy Systems
  • 2. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-03 appointing Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC as the CPA Firm to perform the 2023 Audit
  • 3. Consider advertising the 2024 meeting and workshop schedule of the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and Recreation Board
  • 4. Consider hiring Higher Information Group to digitize the township SALDO files not to exceed $20,000.00
  • 5. Consider moving 25% of the funds received from Real Estate Transfer Tax in 2023 to the Land Conservation Fund
  • 6. Consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-04 amending the Township’s Fee Schedule
  • 7. Consider approving annual update of Phasing Schedule pursuant to Development Agreement with Greater Gettysburg Investment Group, LP/Gettysburg Commons

Land Use Review

  • Granite Lake – Preliminary Subdivision Plan (250 Natural Springs Road) – Must act by 01/03/24
  • Helicopter Applicators, Inc. – Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan (1670 York Road) – Must act by 01/18/24

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Board of Supervisors – December 4, 2023

Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes

  • Of meeting held Monday, November 6, 2023

Approve Bills

  • November 16, 2023 and November 30, 2023

Appearances
Old/New Business:

  • 1. Consider adoption of the 2024 Budget
  • 2. Consider setting the Reorganizational meeting for Board of Supervisors for Tuesday, January 2, 2024 and the Township Auditors for Wednesday, January 3, 2024 and authorize advertisement of these meetings
  • 3. Consider authorizing the advertisement for the intent to appoint a certified or competent public accountant or firm to perform the 2023 Audit
  • 4. Consider Supervisor request to be part of the township dental policy for the time period 12/1/2023 to 11/30/24
  • 5. Consider adopting Stipulations to allow use of light towers at the Straban Township Recreation Park to be incorporated into the Recreation Park Rules and Regulations
  • 6. Consider purchase of three (3) replacement side bars for the large soccer goal at a price of $1,139.97
  • 7. Consider authorizing the Recreation Board to begin negotiations for a possible land purchase for additional park area within the township
  • 8. Consider authorizing the Adams County Office of Planning and Development and the Straban Township Planning Commission to review and comment on proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments relating to Solar Energy Systems and accessory structures and amending the Zoning Map to create an Overlay District for Solar Energy Systems
  • 9. Consider advertisement for a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map amendments for Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6:45 p.m.
  • 10. Consider adoption of Resolution No. 2023-09 authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking and Condemnation to acquire a fee simple interest in certain property situated in the Township of Straban
  • 11. Consider adoption of the revised Straban Township Parks and Recreation Plan

Land Use Review

  • MCD 4 LLC – Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan (1115 York Road) – Must act by 12/14/23
  • Granite Hill Solar, LLC – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan (various locations) – Must act by 12/15/23
  • Amblebrook Development – Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan (Phase D) – Must act by 12/10/23
  • Peterson, Dianne S. – Final Minor Subdivision Plan for Lot Addition (3276 Old Harrisburg Road) – Must act by 12/05/23

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Board of Supervisors – November 6, 2023

Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes

  • Of meeting held Monday, October 2, 2023

Approve Bills

  • October 13, 2023 and October 31, 2023

Appearances
Old/New Business:

  • 1. Consider awarding the bid for the sale of the 2008 Ford F550 Truck
  • 2. Consider authorizing the signature on the Contract with Atlantic Transportation Systems, Inc. (ATS) for maintenance of traffic control signals
  • 3. Consider authorizing the advertisement of the proposed 2024 Budget
  • 4. Consider seasonal closing of Culp Road beginning the week of November 20, 2023 and opening the week of March 11, 2024
  • 5. Consider adopting Resolutions and authorizing McMahon & Assoc. to prepare the grant applications and supporting documentation for the PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund Program (“MTF”) grant and the Commonwealth Financing Authority Multimodal Transportation Fund Program in connection with Camp Letterman Drive

Land Use Review

  • Granite Hill Solar Land Holdings, LLC – Minor Subdivision Plan (25 Pond Bank Road) – Must act by 12/15/23
  • Helicopter Applicators – Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan (1670 York Road) – Must act by 01/18/24 (waiver request only)

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Notice – Budget Workshop – October 24, 2023

The Straban Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 1745 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg.

Board of Supervisors – October 2, 2023

Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes

  • Of meeting held Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Approve Bills

  • September 14, 2023 and September 30, 2023

Appearances
Old/New Business:

  • 1. Consider authorizing the sale of the 2008 Ford F550 Truck using MuniciBid and local advertisement
  • 2. Consider approving a financial security reduction for TKC CCXXX, LLC
  • 3. Consider approving a financial security reduction for Weavers Auto
  • 4. Consider advertising and setting the Budget Workshop to prepare the 2024 Budget for Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Land Use Review

  • Granite Lake – Preliminary Subdivision Plan (250 Natural Springs Road) – Must act by 11/01/23
  • Crownstone Dealership – Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan (3140 York Road) – Must act by 10/26/23
  • Amblebrook Development – Final Subdivision and Land Development Phase D – Must act by 10/19/23
  • Kenneth C. & Kay L. Bigham – Final Subdivision Plan (1130 Hunterstown Road) – Must act by 10/10/23
  • David G. & Diana E. Gulden – Final Minor Subdivision Plan for Lot Addition (365 Montclair Road) – Must act by 12/12/23

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Board of Supervisors – September 5, 2023

Pledge & Call to Order
Public Comment (Agenda items – 5 minutes)
Approval of Minutes

  • Of meeting held Monday, August 7, 2023

Approve Bills

  • August 11, 2023 and August 31, 2023

Appearances
Old/New Business:

  • 1. Consider approving the full release of the financial security for Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
  • 2. Consider a financial security reduction for Amblebrook Amenity Area
  • 3. Consider adopting the Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for 2024 for the Township non-uniform pension plan

Land Use Review

  • MCD 4 LLC – Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan (1115 York Road) – Must act by 09/15/23
  • Granite Hill Solar Land Holdings, LLC – Minor Subdivision (25 Pond Bank Road) – Must act by 09/07/23
  • Granite Hill Solar, LLC – Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan (various locations) – Must act by 09/07/23

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