Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 4/26/2023

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 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. Public Comment
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approve the Minutes:
i. Council Meeting March 22, 2023
b. Finance Reports:
i. Approve Bills for Payment
ii. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
iii. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
c. Sewer Billing Credits: Approve request in compliance with resolution #1067
i. David Groft, 111 Maple Avenue – $1,216.77
d. Biosolids Transportation Bids: Award to apparent low bidder, ______ _
pending staff and solicitor review
e. Residences on Church Water System Installation: Approve public
improvement bond reduction request from original amount of $121,434.50 to
$7,012.50 contingent on satisfactory review by Department of Water Resources
f. Delta Development Group, Inc. Agreement: Approve professional
services agreement for Capital Building Projects Funding Strategy Development
g. Handicapped Parking Space: Approve handicapped parking space installation on
Monroe Street side of Hanover Brethren in Christ Church, 301 Maple Avenue,
with costs paid by the church
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II. REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
Council Workshop/Finance & Personnel Committee – Mr. Roland
1. Consideration of a motion to approve the Amendment to the AFSCME White Labor
Contract for the addition of Library personnel.
2. Consideration of a motion to approve the designation of position for a
Communications Manager.
3. Consideration of a motion to approve the appointment of Ryan Bankert as Interim
Library Director at a stipend of $1,000 per month until the position is filled.
4. Consideration of a motion to approve the designation of position for an Alternate
Right to Know Officer.
5. Consideration of a motion to approve the formation of an Employee Safety Committee.
6. Consideration to authorize the Solicitor to send correspondence to Ricky Hoke.
7. Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution No. 1368 amending the salary of the
Borough Electrician.
Governance and Policy Committee – Dr. Rupp
1. Consideration of a motion to approve the Borough of Hanover Cell Phone Policy.
Water Resources – Mr. Reichart
1. Consideration of a motion to approve Change Order #CO06 for the Sheppard-Myers
Dam Project.
Planning Commission – Mr. Hegberg
1. Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution No.1366 for the conditional approval of
the 460-470 High Street Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan.
Public Safety Committee – Mr. Lockard
1. Consideration of a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2340 eliminating parking on the
west side of East Chestnut Street from Railroad Street to the first alley north of and .
parallel to Railroad Street.
2. Consideration of a motion to approve the advertisement of Ordinance No. 2341
adopting rules and regulations for dumpsters and portable storage units.
3. Consideration of a motion to approve the filing of a complaint in equity against the
owner of 206 York Street seeking court approval for the Borough to enter the property to
remedy the public health and safety issues.
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II. REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Works & Facilities – Mr. Kress
1. Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution No.1367 authorizing sale of surplus
Borough equipment at online Municibid auction.
2. Consideration of a motion to approve the designation of proceeds from the online
equipment sale toward purchase of a replacement backhoe, not to exceed $150,000.
3. Consideration of a motion to approve the revised vehicle leasing amortization
/repayment schedule for various equipment ordered during 2021 and deferred to 2022
and 2023 due to COVID setbacks.
Ill. MAYOR’S REPORT
IV. OTHER MATTERS
1. Public Comment
MAY BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
*Governance & Policy Committee May 1, 2023 6:00 PM
*Public Safety Committee May 2, 2023 6:00 PM
*Enhancement Committee May 10, 2023 6:00 PM
*Water & Sewer Committee May 11, 2023 6:00 PM
Council Workshop/Finance/Personnel Committee May 17, 2023 7:00 PM
Hanover Borough Council May 24, 2023 7:00 PM
* Committee Meetings will be cancelled if there is no business. Please advise the Borough
Secretary if you will be unable to attend any meetings.
V. ADJOURNMENT