Huntington Township supervisors approve bids, contracts and equipment purchases; authorize part‑time CDL hiring
April 19, 2025 | Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
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Huntington Township supervisors on April 8 approved a set of routine financial items and a series of road and equipment actions, including conditional acceptance of a low bid for the Meijerstown Road culvert replacement, authorization for the roadmaster to pursue a part‑time commercial‑driver‑license (CDL) employee as needed, and purchase of a used roller for township road work.
The board opened the meeting by approving minutes and a bill list. The treasurer reported month‑end figures showing general‑fund receipts of $35,989.36 and expenditures of $33,241.75, leaving a reported general‑fund balance of $833,343.48. The board noted an American Rescue Plan (ARP) account check of $30,797.59 recorded against the ARP fund for a truck‑related expense; the treasurer said the ARP account was closed following that transaction. The meeting included the presentation of the township audit for 2024; the auditor read year‑end figures, including a year‑end balance the auditor reported as $1,171,812.
Road and bidding matters were the most substantive items. The supervisors opened and reviewed multiple bids for the Meijerstown Road culvert replacement, noting a wide spread in the bids received. The board voted to accept the lowest bid conditionally, pending review and confirmation of responsiveness and compliance by the township engineer and solicitor; if that low bid proved nonresponsive, the board directed awarding the contract to the next lowest responsive bidder (reported at the meeting as Kinsley). The motion included authority for the engineer and solicitor to verify the low bid before final award.
The board also approved a separate low‑price quote to crack‑seal approximately 5.93 miles of township roads. Two quotes were discussed; the board approved the lower quoted amount ($3,600 as reported) and instructed staff to proceed with the vendor identified in the quote. Supervisors also directed advertisement and bidding for a larger tar‑and‑chip project covering White Church Road, Rolling Road and Willow Lane, estimating the combined job in the meeting discussion at roughly $160,000–$180,000 (estimate provided by staff during discussion).
During the roadmaster report supervisors heard planned base repairs that will use approximately 60 tons of asphalt at $80 per ton (staff estimate of about $4,800) and a request to hire a part‑time CDL driver for summer projects at roughly 10–15 hours per week. The board voted to give the roadmaster authority to hire a part‑time CDL driver “as needed” (the board recorded that no one was actually hired at the meeting; the motion authorized recruiting and hiring activity). Later in the public‑comment period a resident raised a Sunshine Act concern about the hiring discussion not being explicitly listed on the agenda; the board and staff reiterated that no hire had occurred and described the action taken as authorization to pursue applicants.
The supervisors approved purchasing a used road roller that a neighboring township made available for $4,000. Staff reported the roller required a replacement electric solenoid (estimated at about $250) and said purchasing would avoid future monthly rental costs (township staff said two monthly rentals would roughly equal the purchase price). The board approved the purchase.
The board approved an intergovernmental labor‑swap agreement with Butler Township: each township will provide labor assistance to the other for operations such as crack sealing. Supervisors also approved a separate resolution formalizing the labor‑share arrangement.
The meeting included several administrative and community items: the zoning officer (identified in the meeting as Gus) reported multiple building and occupancy permits, including permits tied to a church daycare, rooftop solar installations, pole‑barns and a conditional‑use application for a go‑kart track that will require a future hearing. The engineer (identified in the meeting as Scott) reported that the Greenbrier Road culvert replacement site restoration is ongoing and that bids for Maristown Road were due that day; Scott also noted several development plans requiring future board action, including one with a May 25 action deadline and another with a July 27 deadline as read in the meeting.
On intergovernmental and planning matters, the supervisors voted to participate with the county as a cooperating jurisdiction in the county’s update of its hazard mitigation plan (the county is updating the plan, which staff said is required under federal guidance every five years). The board also voted to retain the township’s membership in the county township officials association (membership fee amount was discussed as $24). The board reviewed and approved the current contracts and donations to local volunteer emergency services and community organizations, including continuing the township’s contract levels for the York Springs fire company and UPMC ambulance (motion language as read at the meeting) and setting annual donations to organizations at amounts consistent with the prior year; Sunnyside Cemetery assistance will be provided primarily as in‑kind equipment/time rather than cash.
In public comment residents raised safety and truck‑traffic concerns at a Route 34 intersection and a separate Lauderdale intersection; supervisors said PennDOT would mark restrictions for large trucks and that the township would forward comments as appropriate. A resident also urged follow‑up on downspout and runoff issues at a property on Roland Road; supervisors said staff had contacted the property owner and would follow up with additional written direction if corrective work is not completed.
The meeting closed after routine items and scheduling: the Huntington Township Planning Commission meets April 28 and the board’s next primary meeting was scheduled for May 8. The board adjourned following a motion and unanimous voice vote.
Ending: The board recorded the motions and votes in meeting minutes; several contract awards and the conditional culvert award remain subject to final verification by the township engineer and solicitor before expenditure or contract execution.
The board opened the meeting by approving minutes and a bill list. The treasurer reported month‑end figures showing general‑fund receipts of $35,989.36 and expenditures of $33,241.75, leaving a reported general‑fund balance of $833,343.48. The board noted an American Rescue Plan (ARP) account check of $30,797.59 recorded against the ARP fund for a truck‑related expense; the treasurer said the ARP account was closed following that transaction. The meeting included the presentation of the township audit for 2024; the auditor read year‑end figures, including a year‑end balance the auditor reported as $1,171,812.
Road and bidding matters were the most substantive items. The supervisors opened and reviewed multiple bids for the Meijerstown Road culvert replacement, noting a wide spread in the bids received. The board voted to accept the lowest bid conditionally, pending review and confirmation of responsiveness and compliance by the township engineer and solicitor; if that low bid proved nonresponsive, the board directed awarding the contract to the next lowest responsive bidder (reported at the meeting as Kinsley). The motion included authority for the engineer and solicitor to verify the low bid before final award.
The board also approved a separate low‑price quote to crack‑seal approximately 5.93 miles of township roads. Two quotes were discussed; the board approved the lower quoted amount ($3,600 as reported) and instructed staff to proceed with the vendor identified in the quote. Supervisors also directed advertisement and bidding for a larger tar‑and‑chip project covering White Church Road, Rolling Road and Willow Lane, estimating the combined job in the meeting discussion at roughly $160,000–$180,000 (estimate provided by staff during discussion).
During the roadmaster report supervisors heard planned base repairs that will use approximately 60 tons of asphalt at $80 per ton (staff estimate of about $4,800) and a request to hire a part‑time CDL driver for summer projects at roughly 10–15 hours per week. The board voted to give the roadmaster authority to hire a part‑time CDL driver “as needed” (the board recorded that no one was actually hired at the meeting; the motion authorized recruiting and hiring activity). Later in the public‑comment period a resident raised a Sunshine Act concern about the hiring discussion not being explicitly listed on the agenda; the board and staff reiterated that no hire had occurred and described the action taken as authorization to pursue applicants.
The supervisors approved purchasing a used road roller that a neighboring township made available for $4,000. Staff reported the roller required a replacement electric solenoid (estimated at about $250) and said purchasing would avoid future monthly rental costs (township staff said two monthly rentals would roughly equal the purchase price). The board approved the purchase.
The board approved an intergovernmental labor‑swap agreement with Butler Township: each township will provide labor assistance to the other for operations such as crack sealing. Supervisors also approved a separate resolution formalizing the labor‑share arrangement.
The meeting included several administrative and community items: the zoning officer (identified in the meeting as Gus) reported multiple building and occupancy permits, including permits tied to a church daycare, rooftop solar installations, pole‑barns and a conditional‑use application for a go‑kart track that will require a future hearing. The engineer (identified in the meeting as Scott) reported that the Greenbrier Road culvert replacement site restoration is ongoing and that bids for Maristown Road were due that day; Scott also noted several development plans requiring future board action, including one with a May 25 action deadline and another with a July 27 deadline as read in the meeting.
On intergovernmental and planning matters, the supervisors voted to participate with the county as a cooperating jurisdiction in the county’s update of its hazard mitigation plan (the county is updating the plan, which staff said is required under federal guidance every five years). The board also voted to retain the township’s membership in the county township officials association (membership fee amount was discussed as $24). The board reviewed and approved the current contracts and donations to local volunteer emergency services and community organizations, including continuing the township’s contract levels for the York Springs fire company and UPMC ambulance (motion language as read at the meeting) and setting annual donations to organizations at amounts consistent with the prior year; Sunnyside Cemetery assistance will be provided primarily as in‑kind equipment/time rather than cash.
In public comment residents raised safety and truck‑traffic concerns at a Route 34 intersection and a separate Lauderdale intersection; supervisors said PennDOT would mark restrictions for large trucks and that the township would forward comments as appropriate. A resident also urged follow‑up on downspout and runoff issues at a property on Roland Road; supervisors said staff had contacted the property owner and would follow up with additional written direction if corrective work is not completed.
The meeting closed after routine items and scheduling: the Huntington Township Planning Commission meets April 28 and the board’s next primary meeting was scheduled for May 8. The board adjourned following a motion and unanimous voice vote.
Ending: The board recorded the motions and votes in meeting minutes; several contract awards and the conditional culvert award remain subject to final verification by the township engineer and solicitor before expenditure or contract execution.
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