Hanover public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Work Group
The Library Work Group is meeting to review decision-making roles and the differences between member and branch library status. The group will also discuss regional financial support and the potential hiring of a long-range planning consultant.
- Review of library governance roles and responsibilities
- Discussion on member versus branch library standards
- Plan for increasing financial support via regional relations
- Recommendation to hire an outside long-range strategic planning consultant
4d Library Board of Governors
The Board of Governors will meet to elect officers for 2022. The meeting includes reports from the Director, the HPLA Finance Commission, and the Borough Manager.
- Election of Officers for 2022
- Fund Raising/Annual Campaign report
- HPLA Finance Commission report
- Borough Manager report
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss the adoption of all fiscal year 2022 budgets and the 2022 tax levy. The body is also reviewing appointments to various boards and commissions and considering a revised fee schedule for permits and licenses.
- Proposed 2022 budgets and tax levy
- CDBG contract for Doss Alley Conversion in the amount of $421,000
- Insurance broker approvals for Stoudt Advisors ($10,000) and C.A. Weber ($25,000)
- Proposed $30,000 appropriation from the 2021 General Fund to the Hanover Economic Development Corporation
- Ordinance to set Mayor's salary at $0 compensation for 2022
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The committee is deciding on 2022 salary adjustments, the 2022 budget advertisement, and the creation of a Senior Accountant position. Members are also discussing a project to combine library and borough office space and renovate the borough office into a new police department.
- Contract with Buchart Horn for space studies: $8,200 for Library/Borough Offices and $13,800 for Police Department
- Rental uniform contract bid award to Cintas at $825 per week
- Contract for codes enforcement with Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance at $50 per hour
- AFSCME White Collective Bargaining Agreement for January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025
- Payment in Lieu Of Taxes receipt of $1,500 from Greater Hanover Housing Corporation
4d Library Board of Governors
The Board of Governors will meet to review committee reports and receive updates from the Director and Borough Manager. The agenda includes reports on fundraising, the annual campaign, and the HPLA Finance Commission.
- Fund Raising/Annual Campaign report
- HPLA Finance Commission report
- Borough Manager report
- Library Work Group discussion
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The committee is discussing the 2022 General Fund Budget, including tax rates and personnel decisions. The meeting includes proposals for new equipment leases and several staff position replacements.
- 3-year leases for a single axle dump truck and backhoe totaling $297,460
- 5-year leases for a tandem axle dump truck and trash compactor totaling $402,616.32
- Filter Plant Server order from Control Systems 21 for $87,150
- Proposed salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 for Building Permit Manager / Zoning Officer
- Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding short term rentals
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance and Personnel Committee is discussing the 2022 General Fund budget, capital plan, and staffing proposals for police, fire, and public works. The body is also addressing interim finance department leadership and various infrastructure contracts.
- Bid award to Dry Run Lumber Company for Timber Harvest on 23.23 acres of Watershed area for $25,790
- Contract with Gannett Fleming for Clear Lake Feasibility Study at a cost of $39,400
- Purchase of Bulk Water Wireless Reader System not to exceed $3,500
- Appointment of Amy Hill as Interim Borough Treasurer effective October 1, 2021
- Interim finance services contract with Sam Miller not to exceed 10 hours per month at $85 per hour
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance and Personnel Committee is reviewing several capital expenditures and budget items, including a fire commission deficit and a new trash compactor. The body is also discussing the 2022 budget for enterprise funds and water/sewer infrastructure.
- Funding of 2021 Fire Commission Deficit estimated at $35,973.00
- Contract for trash compactor estimated at $200,000
- 3-year dump truck lease with Bci Capital for $166,385
- Interim property maintenance contract with PA Municipal Codes Alliance for approx. $22,000
- Library roof design contract extension with Buchart Horn for $59,200
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
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2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance and Personnel Committee is reviewing a new Zoning Ordinance for potential adoption. The meeting also includes discussions on American Rescue Act fund allocations and the 2022 budget direction.
- Adoption of Zoning Ordinance No. 2310
- Sewer credit request for Trone Family Trust at 858 Grant Drive ($652.47)
- Creation of an Administrative Assistant position in the Finance Department
- Minor Land Development Plan for Greater Hanover Housing Corporation (two duplex units)
- American Rescue Act fund allocation priorities
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance & Personnel Committee is reviewing the 2022 budget direction and a new zoning ordinance. The body is also deciding on several personnel hires and capital equipment purchases for public works.
- New Zoning Ordinance: discussion and advertisement of intention to adopt in June
- Vehicle replacements: four trucks and one mower totaling $155,131.30
- Wastewater Treatment Plant roof replacements contract with Daniel F. Smith Roofing for $14,500
- Subdivision / Land Development Plan for 446 Eisenhower Drive
- Summer Playground program contracts with YMCA (up to $10,000) and YWCA (up to $1,500)
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance & Personnel Committee is reviewing several capital projects, including the Sheppard-Myers Dam rehabilitation and water meter upgrades. The agenda includes various personnel actions for the library, fire department, and water resources, alongside a $2.5 million RACP grant application for UPMC Hanover.
- UPMC Hanover $2.5 million RACP grant application
- KC Construction contract for Sheppard-Myers Dam at $9,815,071.00 net
- Bixler Pyrotechnics fireworks contract for $11,499
- NJ Hess human resources study contract for $30,000 ($15,000 net cost)
- Gannett Fleming water meter upgrade project up to $48,000
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance and Personnel Committee is reviewing several capital expenditures, including sewer rehabilitation and new police and public works vehicles. The body is also discussing a water resources reorganization and the 2022 budget calendar.
- COSTARS contract with Mr. Rehab, LLC for sanitary sewer lining: $336,111.76
- Purchase of two police vehicles: $42,500 (marked) and $34,350 (unmarked)
- Lease of tandem axle rear load refuse truck: $239,968
- CDBG Grant contracts for Baer Avenue Playground ($60,000) and Wirt Park ($70,000)
- Contracts with Dowling Forestry for herbicide treatment and timber sale: $33,053.46
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance and Personnel Committee is discussing a draft Zoning Ordinance revision and the introduction of a water rate case. The body is also reviewing several municipal contracts, bond releases, and personnel changes.
- Proposed contract with Gannett Fleming for $19,600.00 regarding the Sheppard-Myers Dam Project
- Proposed release of water system bond for Cherry Tree Phase 4.2 in the amount of $286,645.87
- Proposed reduction of public improvements bond for Cherry Tree Phase 4.3 in the amount of $196,352.20
- Review of draft Zoning Ordinance and potential inclusion of Senior Housing in the Planned Development District
- Proposed license agreement for PNC Parking Lot at 33 Carlisle Street
2 Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance and Personnel Committee will discuss the 2022 budget process, a new zoning ordinance, and personnel policies. The body is deciding on several contracts, fee structures, and a subdivision plan for the former Sears at North Hanover Mall.
- Engineering services contract with Gannett Fleming for $144,000 and $100,000
- Subdivision plan for North Hanover Mall Lot 3 (formerly Sears) on Carlisle Street
- Proposed new building permit fee structure
- Water Service Agreement for High Pointe at Rojen Farms
- Special Event Permits for Snacktown Brewfest and Snacktown Street Festival