SUMMARY OF BOROUGH OF HANOVER COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 9.25.24

The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s September meeting held on September 25, 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:
 
PENSION OBLIGATIONS: Approval was granted for the Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for the 2025 Pension Contributions.
 
SALARY RESOLUTION: Approval was granted to amend the title and salary for the Utilities Director and to add the position of Project Manager for the Department of Planning and Engineering.
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS (CDBGs): 
* Approval was granted for the 2024 – 2026 West Hanover Street Playground grant in the amount of $4,872 and for the amendatory contract #45532383 decreasing funding from $145,000 to $5,000. 
* Approval was granted for the CDBG application for 2024 – 2026 use of grant funds from previous designation of Municipal Lot #1 improvements to Hanover Street for street and sidewalk repairs and restoration on between York Street and Baltimore Street at Hanover Street Elementary School with no match for $300,000.
 
TAG DAY AT HANOVER MARKET HOUSE: Approval was granted for the Lions Club of Hanover’s request to hold their Tag Day on October 19, 2024 with a rain date of October 26, 2024 at the Hanover Market House.
 
POLICE ELIGIBILITY LIST: Approval was granted to direct the civil service commission to certify the eligibility list from the September 28, 2024 consortium testing results.
 
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: Approval was granted to draft a resolution on executive session policy and protocol for public comments. 
 
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT: Approval was granted to advertise an ordinance amending the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pretreatment limits and to approve the recommendation of bid award and notice to proceed with the primary sludge pump installation.
 
PRIMARY SLUDGE PUMP INSTALLATION BID FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY:  Approval was granted to accept the bid withdrawal request from Derstine Company, LLC for their bid in the amount of $94,000. Conewago Enterprises was awarded the bid with a notice to proceed pending review for $137,038, according to bid specifications. 
 
10 COMMANDMENT MONUMENT: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1418 for waiving the right of first refusal relating to an Agreement of Sale between Gitt-Moul Historic Properties and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1406 for the Ten Commandments parcel at Wirt Park.
 
AFSCME BLUE SIDE LETTER: Approval was granted for a side letter agreement to clarify payment of shift differential.
 
CHANGE ORDER POLICY: Approval was granted for the Borough Solicitor to draft a policy for change order approvals.
 
BUILDING PROJECT CHANGE ORDER: Approval was granted for Change Order No. 1 for 33 Frederick Street (Public Administration Facility) to combine the IT rooms with no monetary change.
 
 
OCTOBER BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
*Public Safety Committee                                         October 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM canceled
*Public Works & Facilities Committee                 October 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Finance/Personnel Committee                               October 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Hanover Borough Council                                          October 23, 2024 at 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.   
 
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.