Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 12/27/2023

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 AT 7:00 PM
I. PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS’ REPORTS
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call
4. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
5, Certificate of Appreciation – Gary Greenholt
6. Public Comment
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approve the Minutes: Council Meeting November 21, 2023
b. Finance Reports:
i. Approve Bills for Payment
ii. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
iii. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
c. 2024 Approval of the Budget: Approve Resolution No.1389 adopting the
Budget for fiscal year 2024 for all Hanover Borough accounts.
d. 2024 Public Meeting Schedule: Approve advertisement under Sunshine Law.
e. CDBG Grants:
i. West Hanover St Park Improvements: Approve extension until June 30,
2024.
ii. Doss Alley Conversion: Approve 2-year contract through December 31,
2024.
f. Market House: Approve amended Market House vendor agreement.
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I. PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS’ REPORTS
7. Consent Agenda, continued
g. Appointments to Boards & Commissions: Approve the following appointments:
Name Board/Commission Term
Joel Weaver Shade Tree Commission 5 years until 12/31/2028
Philip Baum Property Maintenance Code 3 years until 12/31/2026
Appeals Board
Zachary Zawisa Property Maintenance Code 3 years until 12/31/2026
Appeals Board
Bruce Jendras Stormwater Authority 5 years until 12/31/2028
Brian O’Neill Vacancy Board 2 years until 12/31/2025
Larry Bream Police Pension Committee 2 years until 12/31/2025
John J. Riley, Jr. Police Pension Committee 2 years until 12/31/2025
Doug Stambaugh Sewage Enforcement Officer 2 years until 12/31/2025
Tim Kress Hanover Area Fire & Rescue 2 years until 12/31/2025
Commission
Carol Greenholt Hanover Area Fire & Rescue 2 years until 12/31/2025
Commission (Alternate)
h. 2024 Compensation & Health Insurance for Non-Union Employees: Approve
Resolution No. 1390.
i. AFSCME White Union Side Letter: Approve Agreement.
j. 2024 General Liability & Worker’s Compensation: Approve.
k. Hanover Public Safety & Administrative Complex: Approve Resolution No. 1391
for reimbursement.
l. Fire Escrow Ordinance: Approve advertisement of proposed ordinance.
m. DCNR Comprehensive Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan 2024-2033:
Approve Resolution No.1392 for plan approval.
n. Mr. Storage, 310 Juniper Lane: Approve release of performance bond.
o. Riley Welding, 238 W. Chestnut Street: Approve Resolution No. 1393 for reverse
subdivision plan.
p. Gitts Run: Approve release of performance bond.
q. No Parking Restriction: Approve advertisement of ordinance for no parking on
the first alley north of and adjacent to 309 West Hanover Street from West
Hanover Street northerly to the first alley north of and parallel to West Hanover
Street.
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7. Consent Agenda, continued
r. Market House Mid-Block Crosswalk: Approve installation of a mid-block
crosswalk on East Chestnut Street in front of the Hanover Market House at a
cost of $9,000 for materials.
s. Advertisement of 2024 Tax Ordinance: Ratify approval to advertise an ordinance
levying taxes for the year 2024 at a rate of 6.37 mills.
II. REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
Finance & Personnel Committee – Mr. Roland
1. Consideration of a motion approving Ordinance No. 2358 for Annual Allocation of Main
Street Hanover Funding in the amount of $40,000.
Governance & Policy Committee – Dr. Rupp
1. Consideration of a motion adopting the proposed Nomination Process for Council
President and Vice-President for the biennial reorganization meeting January 2, 2023
at 7:00 PM.
Guthrie Memorial Library – Mr. Reichart
1. Consideration of a motion approving agreements with the Hanover Area Historical Society
for lease and use of a portion of the Guthrie Memorial Library and curatorship of the
Pennsylvania Room Collection.
Public Works and Facilities Committee – Mr. Kress
1. Consideration of a motion approving the Co-Location Lease Agreement for the Urban
Wireless Program of the County of York for installation of a wireless antenna on the
Terrace Avenue Elevated Water Tank.
Public Safety Committee – Dr. Rupp
1. Consideration of a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2359 to prohibit parking along East
Chestnut Street in front of the Hanover Market House.
Stormwater Authority – Mr. Reichart
1. Consideration of a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2357 amending the Articles of
Incorporation for the Borough of Hanover Stormwater Authority to engage in certain
biomass facilities projects.
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III. MAYOR’S REPORT
IV. OTHER MATTERS

V. ADJOURNMENT