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January 5, 2026
The regular meeting of the Harford Township Supervisors was called to order in the township office by Chairman Dustin Walker at 7:11 PM. Supervisors Payne and Rex were present along with Secretary/Treasurer Carolyn Jennings. Visitor present was Rick Moser.
The minutes of December 16th were reviewed and accepted on a motion by Walker, second by Rex. Motion carried by three yes votes. The bill list for December 31st was approved as printed on a motion by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes. The bill list for January 5th was approved as printed on a motion by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes. The treasurer's report was filed for audit.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ROAD REPORT:
Supervisor Payne reported that the guys have been plowing and cindering when needed.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Dan Farnham notified us that the water level in the tank at the plant is quite a bit lower than normal and asked us to check for any leaks in town to get them fixed as soon as possible.
Bids were opened for tree removal at the park. Titan Tree Service submitted hourly rates of $248 for a manual crew and $485 for a mechanical crew, Old School Tree Service submitted an hourly rate of $300, and Timber Ridge Tree Service submitted an hourly rate of $400 or a total project price of $10,800. After some discussion, the supervisors felt the Municipal Authority should make the decision on who to hire for the job.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Rick Moser mentioned a house on Creek Road that had burned last year and that a letter should be sent to the owner to have the property cleaned up.
A motion was made by Walker and seconded by Payne to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM.
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January 5, 2026
The Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Harford Township Supervisors began at 7:00 PM in the township office building.
A motion to appoint Robert Rex as Temporary Chairman was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes, Rex abstained.
A motion to appoint Kyle Payne as Temporary Secretary was made by Walker, second by Rex. Motion carried by two yes votes, Payne abstained.
A motion to nominate Dustin Walker as 2026 Chairman of the Board was made by Rex, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes, Walker abstained.
A motion to nominate Robert Rex as 2026 Vice-Chairman was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes, Rex abstained.
A motion to appoint Kyle Payne as Road Superintendent was made by Walker, second by Rex. Motion carried by two yes votes, Payne abstained.
Compensation will be set by the township auditors.
A motion to appoint Carolyn Jennings as Secretary/Treasurer was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes.
Compensation will be set at an Executive Session.
The supervisors recognized road crew employees currently serving – Rick Moser, Maurice Jennings, Jim Warren, Dennis DiGiambattista, Gary Cameron, and Rich Tomlinson. Also, Alexis Starbuck will continue to serve as assistant secretary. Compensation will be set at an Executive Session.
A motion to set the Treasurer’s Bond for 2026 at $2,000,000 was made by Walker, second by Rex. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to reappoint the firm of Kreder Brooks Hailstone as the township’s legal counsel with Jaime Hailstone as the lead was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to appoint Peg Smith as the Chair of the Vacancy Board pending her acceptance was made by Walker, second by Rex. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to appoint Shawn Krause to the Harford Municipal Authority for a 5 yr. term was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to keep Peoples Security Bank & Trust as the depository for township funds was made by Walker, second by Rex. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to hold regular meetings at the township building at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to establish the paid employee holidays as Memorial Day, July 3 for Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day with a floating holiday on Friday or Monday, Christmas Day, and New Years Day was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to certify Robert Rex as the voting delegate to the State Convention was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes, Rex abstained.
Old Business: None
Public Comments: None
The reorganization meeting closed at 7:10 PM.
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