(9/24) All vehicles will soon be welcomed on Liberty Township’s Bullfrog Road.
At their September meeting, the Township’s Board Of Supervisors announced their intention to remove weight restrictions on the road. Supervisor Walter "Mickey" Barlow, who serves as township roadmaster, said the restrictions were no longer needed due to work that was completed this summer. Barlow said he expects the ordinance change to have little affect on drivers’ habits.
"It’s not been adhered to for a long, long time," Barlow said.
While anyone will be welcome to drive on Bullfrog Road, they will be required to gain permission to peddle their wares throughout the township.
The Supervisors also plan to adopt a Peddling and Solicitation Ordinance at their October meeting. The proposed ordinance states "Any person who wishes to engage in home solicitation or any itinerant merchant who wishes to solicit within the township shall file a written application with the township."
The permit will cost $25 per month under the proposed ordinance. Solicitors will not be allowed to visit homes before 9 a.m. or after 8 p.m., or on federal holidays.
Supervisor Bobby Keilhotlz reiterated the importance of following Township ordinances. He said he has seen several construction projects that did not follow the permit process.
Personnel Changes
Supervisors welcomed Police Officers Jonathan Harvey and Ryan Morris to the Department at the beginning of their September meeting. Officer-in-Charge Terry DeWitt said he is still looking for an additional part-time officer.
The Board also accepted the resignations of Lieutenant James French and Police Administrative Assistant Donna Powers, both of whom accepted other jobs. Jessica Ilko will replace Powers at a rate of $23 per hour, Barlow said. Ilko is also the township’s secretary/treasurer, Barlow said.
The board also named Ken Farabaugh as an alternate to the Township Planning Commission. Farabaugh replaces Brandon Lowe, who pleaded guilty in April, to indecent assault of a person less than 13 years of age and indecent assault without consent. Lowe also served as a township supervisor.
When Lowe resigned in August, Barlow said he was moving out of the area but did not state he would be spending six to 23 months in Adams County Prison.
Farabaugh comes to the Planning Commission with a decades-long record of public service including the Rotary Club of Gettysburg, Adams County Community Foundation, Adams County Economic Development Corporation, and Adams County Industrial Development Authority.
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