Hanover public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
4f Shade Tree Commission
The Commission approved the removal of several trees at various street addresses and authorized a no-cost arboretum tree inventory and management plan. Members also reviewed field permit applications for pruning and removals. A proposed tree dedication program remains under research and discussion.
- Approved tree removals at 135 & 256 Baltimore St, 206, 327, & 745 Broadway, 1005 & 1009 Keith Dr, and 106 Sunset Ave
- Approved terms for Hanover Borough Arboretum Tree Inventory and Management Plan (no cost to Borough)
- Approved removal of dying tree at 305 Charles Street (pending Oct 2 public hearing)
- Approved planting of replacement tree at 305 Charles Street
- Approved pruning of deadwood at 118 Fifth Street
- Approved pruning of locust trees at 280 Grant Drive
- Approved tree elevation and trimming at 511 West Hanover Street
- Approved tree elevation at 217 Meade Avenue and removal of Bradford pear tree at 220 Meade Avenue (pending Oct 2 public hearing)
3c Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee approved moving a proposal to repeal a park rule regarding open fires and a 50% cost-share for school zone signage to the Council Workshop. A request for two-way traffic on South Railroad Street was tabled for further discussion.
- Moved repeal of Park Rules Section 259-3(G) regarding open fires to Council Workshop
- Moved 50% cost sharing ($4,000) with Hanover Public School District for school zone signage to Council Workshop
- Tabled request for 2-way traffic on South Railroad Street until September 20, 2023
- Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes
1 Hanover Borough Council
Hanover Borough Council approved Ordinance No. 2342 to amend parking regulations and authorized the finalization of an online rental registration survey. The council also approved the 2024 Budget Calendar and a revised employee vehicle policy.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2342 amending parking regulations (Unanimous)
- Authorized staff to finalize online rental registration survey (Passed; Mrs. Funk opposed)
- Approved 2024 Budget Calendar
- Approved advertisement to eliminate loading/unloading zone at 304 Broadway
- Approved revised Employee Take Home Vehicle Policy
- Authorized $635,871.33 payment for Change Order No. 008 (Sheppard-Myers Dam Rehabilitation)
- Tabled $89,734.68 payment for Change Order No. 006 (Sheppard-Myers Dam Rehabilitation)
- Authorized financial security release for Highpointe Residential Development Phases 2 & 3
4c Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board approved two variance requests for the property at 238 West Chestnut Street to allow for a parking lot and to exceed the 80% impervious surface limit. The lot will be used for employee parking for Riley Welding & Fabricating.
- Approved variance for parking lot use at 238 West Chestnut Street
- Approved variance to exceed 80% maximum impervious surface at 238 West Chestnut Street
- Approved minutes from May 15, 2023 meeting