Huntington Township approves bill list, adopts fee schedule, cancels three tar‑and‑chip projects and hires part‑time CDL worker

The Huntington Township Board of Supervisors on June 12 approved routine financial items, voted to cancel three planned tar‑and‑chip road projects this year and voted to hire a part‑time CDL driver.

Votes at a glance

- Approve minutes from May 8: motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; no roll‑call tally recorded.

- Approve bill list for June 12: motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Financial report presented: general fund receipts for June were $88,479.78, expenditures $55,108.38, leaving a general‑fund balance of $606,423.01. The state fund—reported with no ARP balance—showed interest received of $23.91 and a balance of $278,952.69. Combined balances for all accounts were reported as $885,375.70. The report was read into the record; no separate vote to adopt was recorded beyond routine acceptance.

- Cancel tar‑and‑chip bid projects for this year: the board discussed cost concerns and, by motion and voice vote, voted to decline the partnership bid projects this year. The three roads listed as part of the tar‑and‑chip package were Rolling Road, Willow Lane and three sections of Whitechurch Road.

- Hire part‑time CDL driver: supervisors discussed hiring a part‑time CDL driver to help with road projects while other staff might be unavailable. The applicant named during the meeting was Luke (Lucas) Thompson. A supervisor stated they would recuse themselves because the applicant is a relative; the motion to hire passed by voice vote and was recorded as carried.

- Adopt new fee schedule: the board approved revisions to the township fee schedule and adopted a resolution to implement the updated fees (building permits, zoning permits and language to reflect outsourced building‑inspector fees). Motion moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.

- Reappointments and planning matters: the board reappointed Roxy Sauble and Marlon Enser to the planning commission by voice vote. The board conditionally approved a reapproval of a land‑development plan for JDI Group (and related 4 J Farm items) contingent on final planning commission action and completion of outstanding district comments.

Details and context

Board members said the decision to decline the partnership tar‑and‑chip contract this year was driven by a desire not to “drain all our funds” given the cost of Greenbrier and Meijerstown work. Chair Boyer moved and a supervisor seconded the motion to decline the bid projects; supervisors voted in favor by voice vote.

On hiring, a supervisor stated the township had discussed employing a part‑time CDL driver to cover projects and short‑term staff absences. The applicant named at the meeting, Luke (Lucas) Thompson, was described as known to the supervisor proposing the hire; that supervisor indicated they would recuse themselves from the decision because of the family relationship. The board recorded the motion to hire as moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.

On planning and development, township engineer and staff reported that multiple land‑development or subdivision items — including JDI Group and ED Clearing/EV Clearing submissions — were in review; one revised plan was approved contingent on final planning commission approval and outstanding conservation‑district comments being addressed.

Other items

- Residents raised concerns about a local mulch/compost business (referred to in meetings as EB Mulch / EV Mulch / EV Clearing) and whether DEP permits and conditional‑use conditions were being enforced; township staff said DEP is the responsible regulator for air and water permits.

- The board listed upcoming meetings: planning commission June 23 and the next supervisors meeting July 10.

Ending

Most motions were approved by voice vote without roll‑call tallies recorded in the meeting transcript. Several items (corrections to minutes, the planning commission’s approval of outstanding items) require follow‑up at future meetings.