SUMMARY OF BOROUGH OF HANOVER COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 10.23.24

The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s October meeting held on October 23, 2024. Supporting documents on most items of Council business are available on the Borough website (www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov) under “Agenda and Minutes”.
 
BOROUGH COUNCIL ACTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
JUNIOR COUNCIL PERSONS: Alexis Day and Noah Chronister were sworn into office as Junior Council Persons for the 2024-2025 academic year by Council Member Dr. Rupp.
 
HANOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: HEDC Member Douglas Becker presented an update from the Hanover Economic Development Corporation noting ongoing developments of the vendor at Good Field and plans for the Hanover Theater.
 
SPCA 2025 ANNUAL CONTRACT: Approval was granted to continue the 2025 contract for services of the York County SPCA.
 
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT: Approval was granted for a small business open house for Symone Gaither Bridal Shop on November 9, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 123 Baltimore Street.
 
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN: Approval was granted to submit the Borough of Hanover Water Resource Department’s revised Drought Contingency Plan to the Department of Environment Protection (DEP) for approval.
 
WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT LIMITS: Approval was granted for Ordinance No. 2373 amending the wastewater pretreatment limits as approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
 
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS: Approval was granted for Change Orders #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 for construction on the 33 Frederick Street project. 
 
INTERIM LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Approval was granted to appoint Matthew Purkins as Interim Library Director until the Library Director position is permanently filled.
 
MAIN STREET MATTERS GRANT: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1420 to apply for funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for streetscape and parking lot improvements for 33 and 44 Frederick Street in an amount not to exceed $350,000 with a 50% match split equally from parking meter revenue and Stormwater Authority funds.
 
NOVEMBER BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
*Governance & Policy Committee                         Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM
*Public Safety Committee                                         Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30PM
*Enhancement Committee                                      Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00PM
*Water & Sewer Committee                                     Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00PM
Conditional Use Public Hearing (tentative)       Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:30PM
Finance/Personnel Committee                               Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Hanover Borough Council                                          Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM
* Committee Meetings will be cancelled if there is no business. 
 
The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 44 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.