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Manager reports new township vehicle, Mary Elizabeth Street reimbursement expected, and park/maintenance updates

Harris Township Board of Supervisors · March 12, 2024
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Summary

Manager informed the board that a 2024 Ford Maverick hybrid arrived under budget, the township expects roughly $398,000 to be reimbursed for Mary Elizabeth Street work within weeks, and staff plan micro‑surfacing and road widening near the cemetery to address parking ruts; several park maintenance and bid‑timing items were also discussed.

Manager Mark (referenced in the meeting) reported a set of operational updates to the board. Staff purchased a 2024 Ford Maverick hybrid township vehicle for a cost slightly above half of the budgeted amount and said the vehicle will be placed into service and later marked with township insignia.

On Mary Elizabeth Street, staff said reimbursement paperwork had cleared and the township should receive about $398,000 back into its account within two weeks, which would alleviate a significant near‑term shortfall related to recent street work. Staff also reported interest from potential bidders on a property the township plans to advertise for sale; bid openings were moved from August 5 to the week ending August 9 to improve staff scheduling and advertisement timing.

Regarding parks and grounds, staff noted plans to widen the road near the cemetery to add pavement for parking and to perform micro‑surfacing on that corridor to address rutting caused by parked vehicles. The manager also reported maintenance work on planters, benches and a fountain in the town diamond and said the crew expects to have those improvements completed by Memorial Day.

The manager’s report covered additional items including pedestrian‑path discussions for Country Place Park, upcoming grant or project timing, and pending sign installations in Brush Valley Road.