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Hempfield supervisors approve development authority ordinance, park work and several purchases; authorize FEMA/PEMA acquisition
Summary
At its May 20 meeting the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a package of pay estimates, change orders and resolutions — including creation of a Hempfield Development Authority, equipment purchases and authorization to acquire 15 Redgrave Drive under FEMA/PEMA funding, contingent on owner relocation.
The Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors on May 20 unanimously approved a series of routine contracts, park work and administrative actions, including an ordinance creating the Hempfield Development Authority and authorization to acquire a flood‑mitigated property using FEMA/PEMA grant reimbursement.
The actions, taken during the combined work session and regular public meeting at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building, included pay estimates and construction change orders tied to municipal projects: a $74,448.29 pay estimate to Envinity, Inc. for the Municipal Complex solar array; a $54,692.07 pay estimate to A. Liberoni, Inc. for the Rugh Street multimodal corridor project; and a $22,000 change order plus a contract time extension to July 15, 2026, for hazardous materials abatement and demolition work at the former SCI Greensburg property. The board approved those motions by recorded voice (motions carried 5‑0).
The board adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑05 creating the Hempfield Development Authority and, by Resolution No. 2026‑91, appointed five members to that authority. The meeting record shows unanimous approval for the ordinance and appointments (5‑0).
On public works and capital equipment, supervisors approved purchase of 15 Redgrave Drive for $240,000 with FEMA/PEMA reimbursement contingent upon the current property owner securing suitable replacement housing; the acquisition authorizes demolition within 90 days of closing if acquired. The board also authorized purchases of a SIMEX ST 200 asphalt float paver ($21,240) and a Falcon 3‑ton hot box ($51,859.15), and approved agreements for bridge geomorphology supplements on Rocky Mountain Road and Fry Hollow Road.
Parks and Recreation work received approvals as well: pay estimate and change orders for Hempfield Park Phase III were approved, and the board authorized advertising bids for Founders Park Phase II and Requests for Proposals for Weatherwood Community Park Phase II sports turf and lighting. The Parks & Recreation director reported a ribbon cutting for Phase III concessions and restrooms set for June 6.
Financial items included authorization of the Director of Finance and Deputy Director as liaisons to Berkheimer for confidential tax information (Res. 2026‑87) and acceptance of the 2025 financial audit. The Solicitor presented, and the board approved, execution of documents related to the Six Remnant Defendants National Opioid Settlement.
Votes at a glance: all recorded votes on motions and resolutions in the meeting minutes show unanimous board approval (5‑0) for the items listed above, including Ordinance No. 2026‑05 and Resolutions 2026‑79 through 2026‑91. (Motions identify movers and seconders in the minutes; most motions were made and seconded by Board members such as Bill Bretz, Jay Anderson, Becky Durbin and George Reese.)
The meeting packet also included routine personnel and hiring approvals for seasonal parks staff and the formal acceptance of multiple pay estimates for 2026 capital projects. According to the Township Manager, the Township will write in support of House Bill 2488 (a proposed amendment to the Local Tax Enabling Act regarding local service tax) and forward correspondence to county commissioners seeking census tract zone consideration for areas including portions of Route 30 and Route 119.
The board adjourned at 8:09 p.m. and announced another executive session would follow for legal and personnel matters.
