Swatara Township commissioners took the following action during the April 3 meeting:
Approved the purchase of a dump truck for $128,326.
Approved the purchase of a tractor for $18,389, to replace a 1984 model.
Authorized engineers to prepare cost estimates for repairs to the 63rd Street bridge.
Reappointed Charles Weand to a five-year term on the sewer authority by a 5-4 vote. President Andrew Moyer, who voted against the appointment, said Weand has sometimes proved “obstinate” in opposing some of the progressive ideas commissioners want to implement. Commissioner Lisa Robinson said she has spoken to him about better communication, and believes his knowledge is still valuable to the township.
Voted to eliminate Canton Street as a one-way street between Route 441 and Swatara Junior High School on a trial basis. A stop sign will be placed at Canton and North Harrisburg Street, and a no-parking zone will be established along Canton Street.
Agreed to remove no parking signs along the 6800 block of Clearfield Street after a traffic study showed they are not necessary and township officials could find nothing in the minutes to show why they were put up to begin with.