Hanover public meetings in 2025

5a Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved eligibility requirements for the upcoming Sergeant and Lieutenant promotional exams, requiring five years of police service for Sergeant candidates and one year as Sergeant for Lieutenant candidates, with no probation or sanctions. It also set minimum passing scores of 70% for both written and oral portions of each exam, and a combined score of 70% for the Lieutenant exam. The Commission endorsed Lieutenant Joseph Bunty for Council consideration as the next Chief of Police following Chief Chad Martin’s announced retirement.

• Set eligibility for Sergeant exam: minimum 5 years employment, no probation or sanctions (motion passed)
• Set Sergeant exam passing scores: 70% minimum for written and oral exams (motion passed)
• Set eligibility for Lieutenant exam: minimum 1 year as Sergeant, no probation or sanctions (motion passed)
• Set Lieutenant exam passing scores: 70% minimum for written and oral exams, combined score 70% (motion passed)
• Endorsed Lieutenant Joseph Bunty for Council consideration as next Chief of Police (motion passed)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council will adopt the FY 2026 budget (Resolution 1453) and set the tax levy for the same year (Resolution 1454). The council will also approve several financing items, including a $40,000 Main Street allocation and a $30,000 HEDC allocation. Additional items include a $2,140.54 sewer credit for 715 Blossom Drive and various other resolutions and appointments.

• Adopt FY 2026 budget – Resolution No. 1453
• Levy FY 2026 taxes at 6.65 mills – Resolution No. 1454
• Approve $40,000 Main Street allocation – Ordinance No. 2383
• Approve $30,000 Hanover Economic Development allocation – Ordinance No. 2384
• Approve $2,140.54 sewer credit for 715 Blossom Drive – Resolution No. 1067

The council adopted the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution No. 1453) with a 7‑3 vote. It approved a $40,000 annual allocation to Main Street Hanover (Ordinance No. 2383) and a $30,000 allocation to the Hanover Economic Development Corporation (Ordinance No. 2384). The council also approved participation in Phase II of the PFAS/PFOS litigation and a $2,140.54 sewer credit for Robner Rijo. All items on the consent agenda, including the 2026 Fire Commission budget and several resolutions, were approved.

• Adopt FY 2026 budget (Resolution No. 1453) – 7 in favor, 3 opposed
• Approve $40,000 Main Street Hanover allocation (Ordinance No. 2383) – 8‑2 vote
• Approve $30,000 HEDC allocation (Ordinance No. 2384) – 6‑4 vote
• Approve participation in PFAS/PFOS Phase II litigation (Resolution No. 5.22) – 8‑2 vote
• Approve 2026 Fire Commission budget (item 5.04) as part of consent agenda
• Approve sewer credit of $2,140.54 for Robner Rijo (Resolution No. 1067) via consent agenda
• Approve CDBG grant extensions for East Hanover Street improvements via consent agenda
• Approve tuition reimbursement for Sergeant Joshua Brady’s criminal‑justice degree via consent agenda

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will vote to adopt the 2026 budget that was previously approved and presented to the municipalities. It will also consider authorizing officials to change the Workers Compensation broker to RWR Insurance and to execute the 2026 Engagement Letter with Brown Plus. Additional items include the Treasurer’s Report from Brown Plus and routine consent‑agenda approvals.

• Adopt the 2026 Fire Commission Budget
• Authorize change of Workers Compensation broker to RWR Insurance
• Authorize execution of the 2026 Engagement Letter with Brown Plus
• Review Treasurer’s Report provided by Brown Plus
• Approve consent agenda items: November 2025 meeting minutes, fire report, and journal entries

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission approved the consent agenda for November 2025, adopted the 2026 budget, changed the workers' compensation broker to RWR Insurance, and executed the 2026 engagement letter with Brown Plus. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved all three consent agenda items for November 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2026 Fire Commission budget (unanimous)
• Changed the Workers' Compensation broker to RWR Insurance (unanimous)
• Executed the 2026 engagement letter with Brown Plus (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss 2026 compensation and health insurance for officials and non-union employees. The meeting includes votes on subdivision plans, sewer credits, and water infrastructure authorizations.

• 2026 Compensation and Health Insurance Premium Share for Borough Officials and Non-Union Employees
• Sewer credit for Robner Rijo at 715 Blossom Drive in the amount of $2,140.54
• CDBG Grant extensions for East Hanover Street Curb and Sidewalk Improvements until June 30, 2026
• Subdivision plans for 128 Moul Avenue (two residential lots) and 1091 Eichelberger Street (one commercial lot)
• Authorization for Rhule, LLC to secure grant funding for AI wastewater optimization

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted to move several items to the full Council agenda, including the 2026 compensation and health insurance premium share for officials and non-union employees, and directing the Civil Service Commission to establish promotional eligibility lists for Sergeant and Lieutenant. The committee also advanced authorizations for a utility service line insurance program, a wastewater optimization grant search, a PennDOT water main reimbursement agreement, a geotechnical boring access agreement, and two subdivision plans. The consent agenda was approved with the exception of the two items voted on separately.

• Approved consent agenda except items 5.04 and 5.09 (motion carried)
• Moved 2026 compensation and health insurance premium share to Council agenda (motion carried; Lookenbill and Funk opposed)
• Moved Civil Service Commission promotional eligibility lists for Sergeant and Lieutenant to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved NLC Service Line Program voluntary coverage authorization to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved Rhule, LLC grant funding search for wastewater optimization to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved Elm Avenue water main PennDOT reimbursement agreement to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved geotechnical access agreement for 319 Wilson Avenue to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved preliminary/final subdivision plans for 128 Moul Avenue and 1091 Eichelberger Street to Council agenda (motions carried)

4d Library Board of Governors

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors will approve the minutes from its November 13, 2025 meeting. The board will hear public comments on agenda items and on any other library business. Committee reports, the director's report, the branch librarian's report, and other updates will be presented.

• Approval of Minutes: November 13, 2025
• Public Comment on agenda items
• Committee Reports (Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Library Fiscal Strategy)
• Director’s Report
• Fundraising/Development Report – Guthrie Gala

Public Works & Facilities Committee (Merged with Enhancement Committee January 2026)

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will approve the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting. Directors Grimm and Mains will provide updates on Public Works and Facilities. The committee will hear public comments on agenda items and any other matters. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezoning proposals are listed.

• Approve minutes from June 12, 2024
• Public Works update from Director Grimm
• Facilities update from Director Mains
• Public comment on agenda items
• Public comment on other matters

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will table the 118 Frederick Street mixed‑use/multi‑family development plan for revisions and consider a waiver for its preliminary submittal. It will also review subdivision proposals for 128 Moul Avenue, 1091 Eichelberger Street, and discuss refinements to the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance. Additionally, the commission will interview candidates to replace Commissioner Funk and make a recommendation to the Borough Council.

• 118 Frederick St: Final Land Development Plan (mixed‑use/multi‑family) – tabled for revisions, waiver for preliminary plan submittal
• 128 Moul Ave: Preliminary/Final Lot Subdivision Plan (1 new residential lot) – review, waiver for preliminary plan submittal
• 1091 Eichelberger St: Preliminary/Final Lot Subdivision Plan (1 new commercial lot) – review, waiver for preliminary plan submittal
• Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance: discussion of suggestions and refinements
• Planning Commission candidate interviews for Commissioner Funk’s replacement

The commission reappointed Commissioner Baker for another four‑year term and appointed Ms. Miller as a new member for a four‑year term starting Jan 1 2026. It recommended approval of waivers and conditional approvals for subdivision plans at 128 Moul Ave and 1091 Eichelberger St. The 118 Frederick St project was tabled until the Jan 7 2026 meeting, and the commission adjourned at 9:15 PM.

• Reappointed Commissioner Baker for a four‑year term ending Dec 31 2029 (motion carried)
• Appointed Ms. Miller as Planning Commission member (four‑year term Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2029) (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of waiver for 128 Moul Ave subdivision (motion carried)
• Recommended conditional approval of 128 Moul Ave plan (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of waiver for 1091 Eichelberger St subdivision (motion carried)
• Recommended conditional approval of 1091 Eichelberger St plan (motion carried)
• Tabled 118 Frederick St project until Jan 7 2026 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 PM (motion carried)

3c Public Safety Committee

The Hanover Borough Public Safety Committee will meet on Dec. 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the September 2, 2025 minutes, two public comment periods, and department reports from Code Enforcement, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Emergency Management. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 minutes
• Public comment on agenda items
• Department report – Code Enforcement
• Department report – Fire Department
• Department report – Police Department

The committee approved the September 2, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes. The council accepted a proposal to conduct a school‑zone review on Wilson Avenue. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved September 2, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted school‑zone review proposal for Wilson Avenue (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (motion carried)

4e Recreation Board

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board meeting will elect a new committee chairperson. Board members will review candidates who have expressed interest in a vacant seat. The board will make recommendations to the Borough Council for filling the vacancy. Public comment and department updates will also be heard.

• Elect a new Recreation Board committee chairperson
• Review candidates for Board vacancy
• Recommend candidates to Council for vacant seat

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to table consideration of candidates for a board vacancy was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled board vacancy candidates discussion (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss the appointment of a new Police Sergeant and the adoption of recommended zoning ordinance and map amendments. The body is also reviewing the 2026 budget and several grant and funding allocations.

• Appointment of Joseph Campo to Police Sergeant
• Conditional approval of subdivision plan for All Saints Protestant Episcopal Church at 890 McCosh St
• Application for LSA Grant up to $300,000 for an emergency generator at 44 Frederick Street
• Release of a $21,524.45 performance bond for 460/470 High Street
• Proposed 2026 allocations of $40,000 for Main Street and $30,000 for HEDC

Council appointed Joseph Campo as Police Sergeant. The council voted to table a motion directing staff to prepare notice of intent to withdraw from the Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission effective Dec 31 2026. The consent agenda approved items including the 2026 budget advertisement, a subdivision plan for 890 McCosh St, a $21,524.45 performance bond, and a grant application for up to $300,000 for a new emergency generator.

• Approved appointment of Joseph Campo as Police Sergeant (motion carried)
• Tabled item 6.03 to direct staff to provide notice of intent to withdraw from Fire Commission (motion carried, Mr. Hegberg opposed)
• Approved consent agenda items 5.01‑5.07 (motion carried, Mrs. Funk opposed)
• Approved $40,000 Main Street Hanover allocation (5‑4 vote)
• Approved $30,000 HEDC allocation (5‑4 vote)
• Approved release of performance bond $21,524.45 (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to apply for LSA grant up to $300,000 for emergency generator (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for subdivision plan at 890 McCosh St (motion carried)

4a Stormwater Authority

The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority will discuss the One Water concept presented by Dr. Jennifer Egan. It will take action to award the Slagle Run Flood Restoration Project, with bids opened on November 17, 2025. The board will review updates on the Earthcare Solutions gasification facility, noting no action is required. Committee goals for 2025 include finalizing a capital priority list and exploring revenue options without a rate increase.

• Presentation & discussion of One Water concept (guest: Dr. Jennifer Egan)
• Action to award Slagle Run Flood Restoration Project (bids opened 11/17/2025)
• Review of Earthcare Solutions gasification facility (no action)
• Finalize 2025 Capital Priority List for long‑term projects
• Identify revenue opportunities without a rate adjustment

The Authority approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It approved a $547,700 contract with Kinsley Construction for the Slagle Run Flood Restoration Project, with one member abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:10 PM.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $547,700 Slagle Run Flood Restoration contract to Kinsley Construction (Johnson abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 PM (motion carried)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The commission will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from the Fire/EMS Chief and EMA. The agenda consists primarily of procedural reports and committee updates.

• Review of October 2025 Journal Entries
• Review of treasurer's report provided by Brown Plus
• September/October 2025 Fire Report

The commission unanimously approved all three items on the October 2025 consent agenda. The board accepted the resignation of EMS Deputy Chief Michael McCoy. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No new business was taken.

• Approved all three consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of EMS Deputy Chief Michael McCoy
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee will hear a budget presentation from Finance Director Jim Shelton and consider several 2026 funding allocations. The body will also review a subdivision plan for 890 McCosh St and a grant application for a public safety generator.

• Proposed $40,000 allocation for Main Street Hanover for 2026
• Proposed maximum $30,000 allocation for Hanover Economic Development Corporation for 2026
• Resolution to apply for a Local Share Account Grant up to $300,000 for a new emergency generator at 44 Frederick Street
• Conditional approval of a subdivision plan for All Saints Protestant Episcopal Church at 890 McCosh St
• Release of a performance bond for 460/470 High Street in the amount of $21,524.45

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted to forward the legal advertisement of the 2026 budget for public inspection. It also approved advertising the $40,000 Main Street Hanover allocation and the $30,000 Hanover Economic Development Corporation allocation, as well as a $300,000 grant application for a new public‑safety generator. Additional approvals included a subdivision plan for 890 McCosh Street, a public‑hearing advertisement for the Zoning Ordinance, the release of a $21,254.45 performance bond for 460/470 High Street, and related consent‑agenda items.

• Approved legal advertisement of the 2026 budget for public inspection (motion carried)
• Approved advertisement of Ordinance No. 2383 for $40,000 Main Street Hanover allocation (Bubb, Funk, Lookenbill opposed; motion carried)
• Approved advertisement of Ordinance No. 2384 for $30,000 HEDC allocation (Bubb, Funk, Greenholt, Lookenbill opposed; motion carried)
• Moved approval of Consent Agenda items 5.01‑5.03 (minutes, finance reports, budget ad) to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for preliminary/final subdivision plan at 890 McCosh Street (motion carried)
• Approved advertisement for public hearing and adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved release of performance bond $21,254.45 for 460/470 High Street (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to apply for up to $300,000 LSA grant for emergency generator at 44 Frederick Street (motion carried)

4d Library Board of Governors

The Board of Governors will meet to review committee reports and administrative updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from library leadership and affiliated groups.

• Approval of October 9, 2025 minutes
• Library Fiscal Strategy Committee report
• HPLA Investment Report
• Director's and Branch Librarian's reports

The Board approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. The Board nominated Bobbi Little to fill the vacancy left by Eric Klansek, with a motion and second supporting the appointment. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Nominated Bobbi Little to replace Eric Klansek (motion passed)

3d Water & Sewer Committee

The Water and Sewer Committee will discuss a utility service agreement for the HomeServe NLC Service Line Program. The body will also review a presentation on wastewater AI software and sensors, including potential grant funding.

• Discussion and recommendation of HomeServe NLC Service Line Program Utility Service Agreement
• Presentation on Wastewater AI Software and Sensors and grant funding opportunities

The Water and Sewer Committee approved the minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting. A presentation on HomeServe's optional service‑line program and a discussion of AI software for wastewater treatment were given, with both items slated for approval at the December 23, 2025 Borough Council meeting. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

3b Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee (Formerly Enhancement Committee)

The Hanover Borough Enhancement Committee will continue discussion on the scope and prioritization of municipal parking lots for FY2026 capital improvements. It will also discuss regulations and policies for sidewalk repairs and replacements. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda items and any other enhancement matters.

• Continue discussion on scope and prioritization of municipal parking lots for FY2026 capital improvements
• Discuss regulations and policies for sidewalk repairs and replacements
• Public comment on agenda items
• Public comment on other enhancement matters

The Enhancement Committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. The committee voted to focus on parking Lot 1, Lot 12, and Lot 5 for the 2026 project list, with Lot 4 as an alternative if needed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved focus on parking Lot 1, Lot 12, and Lot 5, with Lot 4 as an alternative (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 PM (motion carried)

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will review development plans for 118 Frederick St and 890 McCosh St. The body will also discuss zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments and recommendations from the YCPC.

• 118 Frederick St: Final Land Development Plan review and potential action
• 890 McCosh St: Preliminary/Final Lot Subdivision Plan review and potential action
• 361 Eisenhower Dr: Discussion regarding potential Zoning Hearing (Special Exception)
• Rural King: Discussion regarding potential subdivision
• Review of YCPC recommendations for Zoning Ordinance Amendment

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It tabled the 118 Frederick St mixed‑use redevelopment plan until revised parking calculations are submitted. The commission recommended conditional approval of the two‑lot subdivision at 890 McCosh St and will draft a resolution for Borough Council. It also recommended that Borough Council begin the adoption process for the amended Zoning Ordinance.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled 118 Frederick St mixed‑use redevelopment plan pending revised parking details (motion carried)
• Recommended conditional approval of 890 McCosh St two‑lot subdivision; resolution to be drafted for Borough Council (motion carried)
• Recommended Borough Council accept Planning Commission work and begin adoption process for amended Zoning Ordinance (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:20 PM (motion carried)

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed shade‑tree removals that were approved at a prior meeting, including a removal at 492 Clearview Road. After the hearing, the commission will vote on a motion to approve or deny those removal requests and forward approved items to Public Works. The commission will also consider several shade‑tree permit applications for planting, dedication, pruning, or removal at specific addresses. Reports from the Public Works Director, Parks and Recreation Director, and Bartlett Tree Experts will be presented.

• Public hearing on proposed shade‑tree removals, including 492 Clearview Road
• Motion to approve or deny the tree‑removal requests and forward approvals to Public Works
• Permit application for tree dedication at 214 Broadway
• Permit to plant one Japanese Lilac tree at 301 Broadway after removal of two pear trees
• Permit to remove a possibly unhealthy tree at 261 Diller Road and deadwood removal at 272 Frederick Street

The commission approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It moved the request to remove the tree at 492 Clearview Road to the Public Works crew work list. Four permit applications were approved: a tree dedication at 214 Broadway; removal of two pear trees at 301 Broadway with a Japanese Lilac planting pending a Jan 5, 2026 public hearing; removal of a poor‑health tree at 261 Diller Road pending the same hearing; and removal of deadwood and a hornets’ nest at 272 Frederick Street. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of October 6, 2025 (motion carried)
• Moved 492 Clearview Road tree removal request to Public Works crew work list (motion carried)
• Approved tree dedication request at 214 Broadway
• Approved removal of two pear trees at 301 Broadway and planting of one Japanese Lilac (pending Jan 5, 2026 public hearing)
• Approved removal of poor‑health tree at 261 Diller Road (pending Jan 5, 2026 public hearing)
• Approved removal of deadwood and hornets’ nest at 272 Frederick Street
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council meeting will consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, finance reports, and several contracts and resolutions. Key items are the release of a performance bond for the High Pointe Development water system extension, a stormwater bond release for Chick‑fil‑A, and a time‑extension request from Weis Markets for a land‑development plan. The council will also review a subdivision plan at 700 Wilson Avenue and a school‑zone request on Wilson Avenue. Additional finance items include a $59,784 masonry veneer cost‑saving change order and an amended fee resolution.

• Approve performance bond release for High Pointe Development water system extension, conditioned on posting a maintenance bond
• Approve stormwater management facility performance bond release for Chick‑fil‑A, 340 Eisenhower Drive
• Accept time‑extension request from Weis Markets, 860 Carlisle Street for “Gas and Go” final land‑development plan until March 2 2026
• Approve Resolution No. 1449 for preliminary/final add‑on lot subdivision plan at 700 Wilson Avenue
• Review school‑district request for a school zone on Wilson Avenue between Hanover High School and Washington St Elementary School and direct staff to investigate

The council adopted the consent agenda items 5.01 through 5.10, which included approvals of minutes, finance reports, meeting schedule, agreements, and resolutions. Council members ratified Building Construction Change Order No. 3 for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility, resulting in a net savings of $59,784. An amended Miscellaneous Fee Resolution (No. 1450) was approved despite one opposition vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Approved consent agenda items 5.01‑5.10 (motion carried)
• Ratified Building Construction Change Order No. 3 for 44 Frederick St public safety facility – $59,784 net savings (motion carried)
• Approved amended Miscellaneous Fee Resolution No. 1450 (Ms. Funk opposed; motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (motion carried)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will meet to approve consent agenda items, review financial reports, and discuss replacing the accounts payable check run with journal entries. The body will also hear reports from the fire chief, EMS, and emergency management.

• Review September 2025 meeting minutes and fire report
• Review September 2025 financial reports from Brown Plus
• Discussion on replacing A/P check run with journal entries
• Reports from Fire Chief, EMS, and Emergency Management
• Executive session scheduled following the meeting

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission approved all three items on the September 2025 consent agenda by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda items for September 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will present the second draft of the 2026 budget. It will vote on a consent agenda that includes minutes, finance reports, the 2026 meeting schedule, the SPCA animal‑care agreement, and a police settlement. Additional items include bond releases for water and stormwater projects, a change order saving $59,784 for the public safety facility, and a review of a school‑zone request on Wilson Avenue.

• Approve Change Order #03 for 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility ($59,784 cost savings)
• Approve performance bond releases for High Pointe Development water extension and Chick‑fil‑A stormwater facility
• Approve 2026 meeting schedule and legal advertisement for the SPCA 2026 Animal Care and Housing Agreement
• Review and direct staff investigation of the Wilson Avenue School Zone request
• Present and discuss the 2026 Budget Presentation (2nd Draft) by Finance Director Shelton

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved Consent Agenda items 5.01 through 5.04, which included the 2026 SPCA Animal Care and Housing Agreement. The committee also approved a $25,000 performance bond release for the High Pointe Development water system extension. A bond release of $156,308.32 was approved for the Chick‑fil‑A stormwater management facility. Additional approvals were made for a Weis Markets time‑extension request and a preliminary subdivision plan for a property on Wilson Avenue.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 5.01‑5.04, including the 2026 SPCA Animal Care and Housing Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved $25,000 performance bond release for High Pointe Development water system extension (motion carried)
• Approved $156,308.32 bond release for Chick‑fil‑A stormwater management facility (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of a time‑extension offer for Weis Markets’ Gas‑and‑Go development plan (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for a preliminary add‑on lot subdivision plan on Wilson Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved settlement agreement item 5.05 for the Police Officers Association and former Officer Byers (motion carried)
• Approved the advertisement of the 2026 budget for public inspection in November (motion carried)
• Approved adoption of the final 2026 budget in December 2025 (motion carried)

5a Civil Service Commission

The commission appointed Commissioner Raymond Nemeth, Jr. as President. It certified three candidates who passed the Metropolitan York Police Testing Consortium exams and sent the list to the borough council. It also certified one candidate who passed the promotional exam for Sergeant and forwarded that recommendation to the council.

• Commissioner Raymond Nemeth, Jr. appointed as Commission President (motion passed)
• Three police testing candidates certified and forwarded to borough council (motion passed)
• One promotional exam candidate for Sergeant certified and forwarded to borough council (motion passed)

4d Library Board of Governors

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors will first approve the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting. It will then hear public comments on agenda items and on any other library business. The board will receive reports from its nominating, honors, public relations, and library fiscal strategy committees, as well as reports from the director, branch librarian, fundraising/development, municipal manager, HPLA investment, Friends of the Library, and YCL.

• Approve minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting
• Public comment on agenda items
• Committee reports: Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Library Fiscal Strategy
• Director’s and Branch Librarian’s reports
• Additional reports: Fundraising/Development, Municipal Manager, HPLA Investment, Friends of the Library, YCL

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors approved the September 2025 minutes with a motion by Andy Smith and a second by Brett Hoffacker. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 PM and the next meeting is set for November 13, 2025.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (motion by Andy Smith, second by Brett Hoffacker)

4e Recreation Board

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board will consider requests from the Southwest Outlaws and Hanover Diamond Sports to use borough fields for the 2026 baseball and softball spring and fall seasons, including multiple tournaments. The board will also hear a request from IPCA Church to use Wirt Park for a mission rescue event on October 11, 2025, and will review the existing park rules. Department updates, including an ADA boat launch/pier update, will be presented.

• Southwest Outlaws: request field usage for 2026 baseball/softball seasons and six tournaments
• Hanover Diamond Sports: request field usage for 2026 baseball/softball seasons and two tournaments
• IPCA Church: request use of Wirt Park for Mission Rescat on Oct 11, 2025
• Review of current park rules
• Update on the ADA Boat Launch/Pier

The Recreation Board approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved field usage requests for the Southwest Outlaws and Hanover Diamond Sports for their 2026 baseball/softball seasons and associated tournaments, as well as a rental request for IPCA Church at Wirt Park on October 11, 2025. The board affirmed support for the current park rules and ordinance and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Southwest Outlaws field usage for 2026 seasons and 6 tournaments (motion carried)
• Approved Hanover Diamond Sports field usage for 2026 seasons and 2 tournaments (motion carried)
• Approved IPCA Church rental at Wirt Park on Oct 11, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved support of current park rules and ordinance (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 PM (motion carried)

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold public hearings on proposed tree removals at 418 Baltimore Street and two trees at 344 Penn Street, then vote to approve or deny those removals. The commission will also consider a permit application to remove a dying tree at 492 Clearview Road. Reports from the Public Works Director, Parks and Recreation Director, and Bartlett Tree Experts will be presented.

• Public hearings for tree removals at 418 Baltimore Street and 344 Penn Street (2 trees)
• Motion to approve or deny the proposed tree removals
• Permit application to remove one dying tree at 492 Clearview Road
• Report from the Public Works Director
• Report from the Parks and Recreation Director

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It moved the tree removal request for 418 Baltimore Street and two trees at 344 Penn Street to the Public Works crew work list. The commission approved a permit application to remove a dying tree at 492 Clearview Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Moved tree removal request for 418 Baltimore Street to Public Works work list (motion carried)
• Moved tree removal requests for two trees at 344 Penn Street to Public Works work list (motion carried)
• Approved removal permit for one dying tree at 492 Clearview Road (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will review the final land development plan for the Weis “Gas‑N‑Go” project at 860 Carlisle Street and consider potential action, with a borough council deadline of 12/02/2025. It will also review the final lot subdivision plan for 700 Wilson Avenue, including waivers for curb/sidewalk and non‑building sewage facilities. The commission will examine zoning ordinance amendment requests and discuss timing and strategy for reviewing the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the regular agenda.

• 860 Carlisle St. – Weis “Gas‑N‑Go” final land development plan – review/potential action
• 700 Wilson Ave. – final lot subdivision plan – review/potential action, curb/sidewalk and non‑building sewage waivers
• Zoning ordinance amendments – request for final Planning Commission review
• Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance – discuss timing and strategy for review and edits

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. The commission approved a recommendation to Borough Council for the 700 Wilson Ave subdivision plan, adding a note that sidewalks may be required if future sidewalk work occurs on Wilson Ave. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation for 700 Wilson Ave subdivision plan with sidewalk note (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to discuss several policy updates, including water supply sustainability and municipal tax exemptions. The body is also considering a budget amendment for a new refuse vehicle and a labor agreement for AFSCME white workers.

• Budget amendment of $286,000.00 for a Demo Refuse Truck
• Resolution No. 1447 establishing a Water Supply Allocation and Sustainability Policy
• Building Construction Change Order #2 resulting in $362,875.00 net savings
• Proposed expansion of No Parking Zone on East Side of High Street from 80’ to 150’ at Maple Avenue
• Approval of 2026-2028 AFSCME White Labor Agreement

The council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, finance reports, a police hiring list, Lions Club event permissions, a water supply policy, a tax exemption policy, a vision statement, pension contributions, a labor agreement, and a $286,000 budget amendment for a refuse truck. Council also adopted Ordinance No. 2382, prohibiting parking on both sides of East Park Avenue for three hundred feet, with limited daytime exceptions. A change order for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility was ratified, providing net savings of $362,875. The motion to table a legal advertisement for parking restrictions on High Street near Maple Avenue was carried.

• Approved consent agenda items 5.01‑5.07 and 5.09‑5.11 (minutes, finance reports, police hiring list, Lions Club permissions, water policy, tax exemption policy, vision statement, pension contributions, labor agreement, $286,000 refuse truck budget amendment) – motion carried
• Tabled Item 5.08 legal advertisement for parking restrictions on east side of High Street near Maple Avenue – motion carried
• Approved Ordinance No. 2382 establishing parking restriction on East Park Avenue – motion carried
• Ratified Building Construction Change Order No. 2 for 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility, net savings $362,875 – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 PM – motion carried

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Borough Council will conduct a workshop to review budget presentations for the 2026 fiscal year. Department heads will present financial needs and processes to the Council.

• Budget presentations from Police, Fire, and Public Works
• Budget presentations from Water and Wastewater plants
• Budget presentations from Parks, Recreation, and Library Services
• Budget presentations from Main Street and Hanover Economic Development Corporation

The Hanover Borough Council met on September 23, 2025 for a budget workshop. Council members and staff presented the preliminary 2026 budget, revenue and expense forecasts, and upcoming capital projects. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded during the session.

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will meet to approve consent agenda items including August meeting minutes and financial reports. The body will also review a 2026 budget and receive reports from the fire chief, EMS, and emergency management.

• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes and financial reports
• Review of 2026 Budget by Finance & Personnel Committee
• Reports from Fire Chief, EMS, and Emergency Management Agency
• Public comment period scheduled
• Meeting at Clover Lane Fire Station

The commission unanimously approved the three items on the August 2025 consent agenda. They also decided to place Hanover and South Western School District stickers on all fire department apparatus. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved three consent agenda items for August 2025 (unanimous)
• Added Hanover and South Western School District stickers to all fire apparatus
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Hanover Borough Finance & Personnel Committee will vote on several items, including a resolution for a water supply allocation and sustainability policy, a land swap and easement agreement with North Ridge Associates, and an expansion of the High Street no‑parking zone. The meeting also includes approval of 2026 pension contributions, the AFSCME White labor agreement, and a $286,000 budget amendment to purchase a refuse truck. Additional items are a municipal tax exemption policy, a new borough vision statement, and a police hiring list.

• Approve resolution establishing a Water Supply Allocation and Sustainability Policy
• Approve amended land swap and easement agreement with North Ridge Associates for a stream project
• Authorize legal advertisement to expand the High Street no‑parking zone from 80’ to 150’ at Maple Avenue
• Approve $286,000 budget amendment for the purchase of a refuse truck
• Approve 2026 pension contributions and the 2026‑2028 AFSCME White labor agreement

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved several items, including a water supply policy, a land swap agreement with North Ridge Associates, and an expansion of the High Street no‑parking zone. It also adopted the municipal tax exemption policy, the borough vision statement, the 2026 permission contributions, the AFSME White Labor Agreement, and a $286,000 amendment to purchase a demo refuse truck. The easement and right‑of‑way agreement with North Ridge Associates was tabled.

• Approved Water Supply Allocation and Sustainability Policy (motion carried)
• Approved Wilson Avenue Land Swap Agreement with North Ridge Associates (motion carried)
• Tabled Easement and Right of Way Agreement with North Ridge Associates (motion carried)
• Approved expansion of No Parking Zone on East High Street to 150' at Maple Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved Municipal Tax Exemption Policy (motion carried)
• Approved Hanover Borough Vision Statement (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Permission Contributions (motion carried)
• Approved $286,000 budget amendment to purchase a demo refuse truck (motion carried)

4d Library Board of Governors

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governor’s will call the meeting to order and approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 session. The board will hear public comments on agenda items and on any other library business. Committee reports and several library staff reports will be presented for information.

• Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment on agenda items
• Committee reports (Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Library Fiscal Strategy)
• Branch Librarian’s Report
• Fundraising/Development Report

The Board of Governors approved the August 2025 minutes after a motion by Darlene Funk and a second by Andy Smith. No other substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting continued with reports and public comments but no further decisions.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (motion by Darlene Funk, second by Andy Smith)

4a Stormwater Authority

The Stormwater Authority will authorize staff and the solicitor to prepare advertisement documents and move forward with bidding for the Slagle Run Stream Restoration Project, which is funded by York Countywide Action, CAP. The board will receive an update on the Bethel, PA gasification facility and discuss a possible site visit. Committee goals for 2025, including finalizing a capital priority list and exploring revenue options without a rate adjustment, will also be discussed.

• Authorize preparation of advertisement documents and bid process for Slagle Run Stream Restoration Project (funded by York Countywide Action, CAP)
• Project update and possible site visit for Bethel, PA gasification facility
• Set 2025 committee goals: finalize capital priority list and identify revenue opportunities without rate adjustment

The Authority approved the minutes of the June 12, 2025 meeting. It voted to authorize staff and the solicitor to finalize contract documents and proceed with advertising and bidding for the Slagle Run Stream Restoration Project. No other substantive actions were taken; remaining agenda items were informational updates.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized finalization of contract documents and bidding for Slagle Run Stream Restoration Project (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 PM (motion carried)

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed tree removals along George Town Court, High Street, and Stock Street. The body will also vote on ratifying completed permit applications and reviewing new citizen requests for tree work.

• Public hearing on tree removals at 237 George Town Court, 315 High Street, and 196 Stock Street
• Ratification of permit for tree removal at 129 Charles Street
• Review of new permit applications for removals at 418 Baltimore Street and 344 Penn Street
• Review of pruning requests at 647 Broadway and 116 York Street
• Review of planting request at 100 Eichelberger Street

The Shade Tree Commission moved three tree‑removal requests (237 Georgetown Court, 315 High Street, and a second tree at 196 Stock Street) to the Public Works crew list. It also ratified a permit to remove a dying tree at 129 Charles Street. Several citizen applications were approved, including removals at 418 Baltimore Street and 344 Penn Street (both pending an Oct 6, 2025 public hearing), pruning at 647 Broadway and 116 York Street, and planting a northern red oak at 100 Eichelberger Street.

• Approved removal of tree at 237 Georgetown Court (motion carried)
• Approved removal of tree at 315 High Street (motion carried)
• Approved removal of second tree on McCosh Street at 196 Stock Street (motion carried)
• Ratified permit to remove dying tree at 129 Charles Street (motion carried)
• Approved removal of dying tree at 418 Baltimore Street (pending public hearing Oct 6, 2025)
• Approved pruning of tree at 647 Broadway (Borough Crew)
• Approved planting of one northern red oak at 100 Eichelberger Street (property owner)
• Approved removal of dying tree at 344 Penn Street (pending public hearing Oct 6, 2025)

3a Governance and Policy Committee

The Governance and Policy Committee will discuss updates to borough council policies, including public meeting rules, social media guidelines, and tax exemption policies. Members will also review materials to develop a vision and mission statement for the borough.

• Review of Rules of Public Meetings
• Amended Social Media Policy for Elected Officials
• Municipal Tax Exemption Policy development
• Mission/Vision/Values/Tagline review
• Vacant Property Registration Ordinance revision

The Governance & Policy Committee approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It voted to send the proposed vision statement to the Borough Council for approval. The committee also moved the draft Municipal Tax Exemption Policy to the Borough Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved sending proposed vision statement to Borough Council (motion carried)
• Approved moving draft Municipal Tax Exemption Policy to Borough Council (motion carried)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion carried)

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will discuss two final land-use plans and receive updates on a zoning ordinance revision. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for review and discussion only.

• 860 Carlisle St - Weis Gas-N-Go: Final Land Development Plan (review/discussion only)
• 700 Wilson Ave - Final Lot Subdivision Plan (review/discussion only)
• Zoning Ordinance Update: tentative submission to York County Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It approved a waiver of the borough’s stormwater management ordinance for the 700 Wilson Ave subdivision, requiring native and meadow grass in the facility. The Weis Gas‑N‑Go land‑development plan at 860 Carlisle St was tabled pending further reviews.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved stormwater ordinance waiver for 700 Wilson Ave subdivision with native/meadow grass requirement (motion carried)
• Tabled Weis Gas‑N‑Go land‑development plan at 860 Carlisle St pending outstanding reviews
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 PM (motion carried)

3c Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive updates on public safety barriers and pedestrian crosswalk requests. The body will also discuss the prioritization of traffic studies for several 4-way stops.

• Public safety barriers update from Emergency Management Coordinator Waltman
• Pedestrian crosswalk updates for Philadelphia Street and East Middle Street at RH Sheppard
• Pedestrian crosswalk updates for 1000 Block High Street
• Traffic study prioritization for Wilson Avenue and Broadway
• Traffic study prioritization for Maple Avenue and High Street, Ridge Avenue and East Middle Street/Moul Avenue, and Grant Drive and George Street

The Public Safety Committee approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction. It adopted a recommendation to amend the parking‑restriction ordinance at Maple Avenue and High Street, extending the setback to 150 feet, and to refer the amendment to the Borough Council. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:59 PM.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes with correction (motion carried)
• Recommended amendment to parking restrictions at Maple Ave & High St, extending setback to 150 ft, to be referred to Council (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 PM (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and approve minutes from the July 23 meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on budget updates and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from July 23, 2025 meeting
• 2026 Budget Updates presentation
• Finance reports: bills, monthly statement, and investments
• Public comment on agenda items
• Executive Session at 6:30 PM

The council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and finance reports. It authorized a grant application (Resolution No. 1445) to fund a refuse disposal truck and approved a MAP grant (Resolution No. 1446) for the Comprehensive Plan update. The draft zoning amendment ordinance and map were sent to county and borough planning commissions, and a parking‑restriction ordinance for East Park Avenue was advertised. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

• Approved consent agenda items 5.01 and 5.02 (minutes, finance reports) – Motion carried
• Approved Resolution No. 1445 to submit grant for a refuse disposal truck – Motion carried
• Approved forwarding draft zoning amendment ordinance and map to planning commissions – Motion carried
• Authorized advertisement for public hearing on the zoning amendment – Motion carried
• Approved Resolution No. 1446 for MAP grant of $36,226.07 for Comprehensive Plan update – Motion carried
• Approved advertisement of Ordinance No. 2382 restricting parking on East Park Avenue – Motion carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM – Motion carried

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will meet to conduct regular business and a swearing-in ceremony. The body is scheduled to vote on an updated EMS billing schedule and a member-at-large appointment.

• Swearing-in ceremony for Captain Anthony L. Phillips
• Motion to adopt updated EMS billing schedule
• Motion to appoint a Member-at-large effective 1/1/2026
• Review of Treasurer's report provided by Brown Plus

The commission unanimously approved the three items on the July 2025 consent agenda. It also unanimously adopted the updated EMS billing schedule effective August 21, 2025. Additionally, the commission unanimously appointed Tom Allison as the Member-at-large effective January 1, 2026. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved three consent agenda items for July 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted updated EMS billing schedule effective Aug 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Allison as Member-at-large effective Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee will consider a zoning amendment ordinance and map for review by the York County and Hanover Borough Planning Commissions. The body will also discuss grant applications for a 2026 Comprehensive Plan update and the purchase of a refuse disposal truck.

• Proposed parking restrictions on the 100 block of East Park Avenue
• Resolution for a PA DCED MAP Grant to fund 50% of 2026 Comprehensive Plan update costs
• Grant application for the purchase and fit-out of a refuse disposal truck
• Authorization to forward draft zoning amendment ordinance and map for review
• Approval of bills for payment and monthly financial statements

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the consent agenda items, including July 16 minutes and finance reports. It passed a motion to place a legal advertisement before Council for a weekday parking restriction on East Park Avenue, with a limited weekend exception. The committee also authorized staff to forward the draft zoning amendment and map to the York County and Hanover Borough Planning Commissions and to advertise a public hearing once comments are received. Resolutions were approved to seek a MAP grant for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and to submit an LSA grant application for a refuse‑disposal truck.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, financial statements) – motion carried
• Approved legal advertisement for weekday parking restriction on East Park Avenue – motion carried (Mrs. Funk opposed)
• Authorized staff to forward draft zoning amendment and map to planning commissions – motion carried
• Authorized staff to advertise public hearing and adoption of zoning amendment after comments – motion carried
• Approved resolution to pursue MAP grant for 50% funding of 2026 Comprehensive Plan – motion carried
• Approved resolution to submit LSA grant application for purchase and fit‑out of a refuse disposal truck – motion carried

4d Library Board of Governors

The Board of Governors will meet to review committee reports and administrative updates. The agenda consists of standing reports and public comment periods.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 minutes
• Library Fiscal Strategy Committee report
• HPLA Investment Report
• Director's and Branch Librarian's reports

The board approved the July 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Darlene Funk and a second by Amy Ehrhart. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the agenda consisted of reports and announcements about staff, events, and upcoming activities.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (motion by Darlene Funk, seconded by Amy Ehrhart)

3c Public Safety Committee

The Hanover Borough Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss ordinances on fireworks sales, parking restrictions on East Park Avenue, and potential four-way stops at High Street and Maple Avenue. Department updates will cover police, fire, codes, and public works, including speeding concerns on Ruth Avenue.

• Discuss sale of fireworks in the borough
• Approve advertisement of ordinance restricting parking on East Park Avenue for commercial trucks
• Review citizen request for four-way stops at High Street and Maple Avenue
• Address Ruth Avenue one-way signage and speeding issues
• Consider ordinance advertisement for parking restrictions

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It moved the advertisement of an East Park Avenue parking restriction ordinance to the Finance and Personnel Committee for further consideration. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:52 PM.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Referred East Park Avenue parking ordinance advertisement to Finance and Personnel Committee (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:52 PM (motion carried)

4b Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation on Comprehensive Plan requirements and the update process from the York County Planning Commission and GFT. The body will also review the status of zoning ordinance amendments.

• Presentation on Comprehensive Plan requirements and update process
• Overview of zoning ordinance amendment approval status

The commission approved the minutes of the June 4, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM after a motion was carried.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 PM (motion carried)

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings to decide on tree removals at four specific addresses. Members will also vote on 11 new permit applications for planting, pruning, or removing trees across the borough.

• Public hearings for tree removals: 280 Grant Drive, 259 Hartman Avenue, 261 Hartman Avenue, and 660 East Walnut Street
• Ratification of pruning permits for 125 Carlisle Street and 641 East Walnut Street
• Removal requests for 403 Baltimore Street, 413 Clearview Road, 426 Clearview Road, 292 Primrose Lane, 196 Stock Street, 237 Georgetown Court, and 315 High Street
• Pruning requests for 415 Baltimore Street, 18 Stock Street, and 307 York Street
• Planting request for 177 Moul Avenue

The commission moved four requested public right‑of‑way tree removals to the Public Works work list. It ratified two pruning permits and approved several individual pruning, removal, and planting requests. It denied four separate requests to remove healthy trees. All motions were carried.

• Approved moving tree removals at 280 Grant Dr, 259 Hartman Ave, 261 Hartman Ave, 660 East Walnut St to Public Works work list (motion carried)
• Ratified pruning permit for 125 Carlisle St (Jarvis Landscaping) (motion carried)
• Ratified pruning permit for 641 East Walnut St (Top Notch Arbor Care) (motion carried)
• Approved pruning request at 415 Baltimore St (motion carried)
• Approved removal of ornamental pear tree at 315 High St (motion carried)
• Approved planting of one Okame Cherry tree at 177 Maul Ave (motion carried)
• Approved removal of second Hornbeam tree at 196 Stock St (dying) (motion carried)
• Denied removal requests at 413 Clearview Rd, 426 Clearview Rd, 237 Georgetown Ct, and 292 Primrose Ln (motion carried)

Hanover Borough Council Conditional Use Public Hearings

The Hanover Borough Council is holding a public hearing to consider a conditional use application. The body will decide whether to approve a request to build a hotel at 319 Wilson Avenue.

• Conditional use application by North Ridge Associates for a hotel at 319 Wilson Avenue

The Hanover Borough Council voted 8‑2 to approve North Ridge Associates' conditional‑use application for a hotel at 319 Wilson Avenue. The approval is subject to a detailed list of conditions outlined by the solicitor. The council also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting and adjourned the session at 6:59 PM.

• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved conditional‑use application for hotel at 319 Wilson Ave (8‑2 vote)
• Adopted written decision with conditions for the hotel (8‑2 vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 PM (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council will discuss financing for a new Public Safety and Administrative Complex at 44 Frederick Street. The body is also deciding on a new water supply sustainability policy and various contract awards.

• Ordinance No. 2381 for maximum parameter debt to finance the 44 Frederick Street project
• Building Construction Change Order No. 001 for a $965,995.00 cost reduction at 44 Frederick Street
• Resolution No. 1444 to apply for a Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant to pave High Street from Maple Street to Eisenhower Drive
• Transfer Station Hauling bid award to Midstate Hauling LLC at $216.75 per trip
• Resolution No. 1443 revising fees for permits, licenses, and services

The council enacted Ordinance No. 2381, establishing a maximum‑parameter debt for the proposed Public Safety and Administration Complex at 44 Frederick Street, with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. It also approved a $965,995 cost‑reduction change order for Phase II of the same project and released a $61,193 performance bond for 661 Broadway. Additional actions included adopting a draft water‑supply policy, accepting a $6,600 donation for an electronic speed‑detection sign, and approving consent‑agenda items 5.01‑5.08 such as fee amendments and a transportation grant application.

• Enacted Ordinance No. 2381 for maximum‑parameter debt for 44 Frederick Street project (9‑0)
• Approved Building Construction Change Order No. 001 reducing Phase II cost by $965,995 (motion carried)
• Released performance bond for 661 Broadway in amount $61,193 (motion carried)
• Approved Transfer Station Hauling bid to Midstate Hauling LLC at $216.75 per trip (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 1444 to apply for Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant for High Street repair (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 1443 amendment to Miscellaneous Fees (motion carried)
• Adopted draft policy for Sustainability of Water Supply Allocations to Non‑Bonafide Customers (motion carried)
• Accepted $6,600 donation from Fraternal Order of the Eagles for electronic speed‑detection sign (accepted)

4c Zoning Hearing Board

The Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board will meet to review specific variance requests. The board will also approve minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting.

• Variance requests for 301 Eisenhower Drive

The Zoning Hearing Board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting unanimously. It granted variances for the driveway width, landscape buffer, trash enclosure location, an 8‑foot fence, and lighting, each with specified conditions. The board also approved the driveway width variance of 37.3 feet. No party status was requested during public comment.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved driveway width variance (37.3 ft) exceeding the 24‑ft limit
• Approved landscape buffer variance (5‑ft) conditioned on a submitted plan
• Approved trash enclosure variance as proposed
• Approved 8‑ft fence variance for the trash enclosure
• Approved lighting variance with conditions for the canopy area

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The commission will meet to review June 2025 reports and receive updates from fire, EMS, and EMA leadership. The agenda consists primarily of procedural reports and committee updates.

• Approval of June 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Review of June 2025 Fire Report
• Review of June 2025 A/P Check Run
• Review of treasurer's report provided by Brown Plus

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission approved all three items on the June 2025 consent agenda by a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. Chairman Michael Newman announced he will not seek another term after his current term ends later this year. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved all three June 2025 consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee will review RFP results for funding the Municipal Public Safety Complex and discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment. The body is also considering several grants, fee changes, and a water supply sustainability policy.

• Bank Loan RFP results for Municipal Public Safety Complex funding
• Resolution to apply for Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant to pave High Street from Maple Street to Eisenhower Drive
• Release of performance bond for 661 Broadway in the amount of $61,193.00
• Award of Transfer Station Hauling Bids
• Approval of Draft Policy for the Sustainability of Water Supply Allocations to Non-Bonafide Customers

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the draft Water Supply Allocation & Sustainability Policy. It also released a $61,193 performance bond, recommended Midstate Hauling, LLC for the transfer station hauling contract at $216.75 per trip, and adopted the consent agenda items covering minutes, finance reports, fee amendment, grant extensions, firefighter eligibility, and a multimodal transportation grant.

• Approved Draft Water Supply Sustainability Policy (motion carried)
• Released performance bond of $61,193.00 (motion carried)
• Recommended award of Transfer Station Hauling Bid to Midstate Hauling, LLC at $216.75 per trip (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 5.01‑5.06, including minutes, finance reports, fee amendment, grant extensions, firefighter eligibility list, and multimodal transportation grant (motion carried)

3d Water & Sewer Committee

The meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, will not be held because there is no business to be brought before the commission.

4d Library Board of Governors

The Board of Governors will meet to review committee reports and receive updates from the library director and municipal manager. The agenda consists of procedural reports and public comment periods.

• Approval of June 12, 2025 minutes
• Library Fiscal Strategy Committee report
• HPLA Investment Report
• Fundraising/Development Report

The Board approved the June 2025 meeting minutes, noting a correction to the HPLA Finance meeting date. The meeting was then formally closed by a motion. No other policy decisions were made.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (motion by Andy Smith, second by Darlene Funk)
• Approved motion to close the meeting (motion by Mark Riggs, second by Andy Smith)

3b Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee (Formerly Enhancement Committee)

The Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee will discuss capital improvements for municipal parking lots. The body will also review sidewalk conditions, repairs, and connections to capital projects.

• Discussion on scope and prioritization of municipal parking lot capital improvements
• Discussion on sidewalk condition and repairs

3a Governance and Policy Committee

The Governance and Policy Committee will review materials from a council retreat to discuss the Borough's Vision Statement. The meeting also includes time for public comment on agenda items and other committee business.

• Review and discussion of the Vision Statement based on council retreat materials

The committee approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It decided that staff will distribute Mrs. Greenholt's vision questionnaire by email and also provide a paper version, with submissions due by Tuesday, July 15. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved staff distribution of vision questionnaire via email and paper, deadline July 15 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 pm (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council will meet to discuss several infrastructure and administrative items. The primary focus is the potential award of a renovation contract for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility.

• Proposed $10,131,098 contract to eciConstruction for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility renovation
• Resolution No. 1442 for Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan Approval at 119/121 Allegheny Avenue
• Right of Way agreement to install a fire hydrant at 646 Blooming Grove Road
• Authorization to advertise for bids for the Transfer Station Hauling Contract
• Donation of funds from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2506 for vehicle speed detection equipment

The council authorized a Notice of Intent to Award and Notice to Proceed for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility renovation, awarding the contract to eciConstruction for $10,131,098. It also approved a subdivision plan for 119/121 Allegheny Avenue, a fire hydrant right‑of‑way at 646 Blooming Grove Road, and the advertisement of bids for the Transfer Station Hauling Contract. The consent agenda items, including finance reports and a police suspension recommendation, were approved.

• Authorized Notice of Intent to Award and Notice to Proceed for 44 Frederick Street renovation to eciConstruction for $10,131,098 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 1442 subdivision plan for 119/121 Allegheny Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved right‑of‑way agreement to install fire hydrant at 646 Blooming Grove Road (motion carried)
• Authorized advertisement of bids for Transfer Station Hauling Contract (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 5.01‑5.03 (minutes, finance reports, police suspension recommendation) (motion carried)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will meet to review financial reports and personnel matters. The body is considering a fund transfer for vehicle maintenance and the recognition of a labor representative for EMS employees.

• Proposed transfer of $180,532 from capital reserves to the general fund for refurbishing a 2017 Ford ambulance
• Proposed authorization to recognize International Association of Fire Fighters-Local 2045 as the EMS employee representative
• Review of Treasurer's report provided by Brown Plus

The commission unanimously approved moving $180,532 from capital reserves to the general fund to refurbish a 2017 Ford ambulance. It also approved all three items on the May 2025 consent agenda and authorized the chair to submit a joint certification request for IAFF‑Local 2045 as the EMS employee representative. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $180,532 transfer from capital reserves to general fund for ambulance refurbishment (unanimous)
• Approved all three May 2025 consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to execute Joint Request for Certification recognizing IAFF‑Local 2045 as EMS employee representative (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee is reviewing a bid award for renovations at 44 Frederick Street and a bank loan timeline for the Municipal/Public Safety Complex. The body will also discuss a transfer station hauling contract and a subdivision plan.

• Proposed award of $10,131,098 to eciConstruction for 44 Frederick Street renovations, subject to a ($1,536,295) deduct Change Order
• Authorization to advertise for bids for the Transfer Station Hauling Contract
• Resolution for Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan Approval at 119/121 Allegheny Avenue
• Right of Way agreement to install a fire hydrant at 646 Blooming Grove Road
• Donation of $25,000 from Friends of Guthrie Memorial Library for operational expenses

The committee moved and carried motions to approve the consent agenda items, including finance reports and a police suspension recommendation. It approved the preliminary/final subdivision plan for 119‑121 Allegheny Avenue and a right‑of‑way agreement to install a fire hydrant at 646 Blooming Grove Road. The committee authorized advertising bids for the Transfer Station Hauling Contract and tabled the Phase II Public Safety Facility Project. Council President Reichart accepted a $25,000 donation for the Guthrie Memorial Library and proclaimed July 2025 as National Parks & Recreation Month.

• Approved consent agenda items 6.01‑6.03 (motion carried)
• Approved subdivision plan for 119‑121 Allegheny Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved right‑of‑way agreement for fire hydrant at 646 Blooming Grove Road (motion carried)
• Authorized bid advertisement for Transfer Station Hauling Contract (motion carried)
• Tabled Phase II Public Safety Facility Project (motion carried)
• Accepted $25,000 donation from Friends of Guthrie Memorial Library (motion carried)
• Proclaimed July 2025 as National Parks & Recreation Month (resolution carried)
• Approved police suspension recommendation (part of consent agenda, motion carried)

Hanover Borough Council Conditional Use Public Hearings

The Hanover Borough Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a conditional use application. North Ridge Associates is presenting their case for the property located at 319 Wilson Avenue.

• Conditional use application by North Ridge Associates for 319 Wilson Avenue

The borough council approved the minutes from March 26 and April 15, 2025. A conditional‑use hearing was held for North Ridge Associates' hotel proposal at 319 Wilson Avenue, with exhibits entered into the record and testimony from engineers, the developer, and several residents. Public comment was taken, but the council did not vote on or issue a final decision on the conditional use during this meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 26 and April 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Admitted Borough exhibits T‑10 through T‑14 into the record (no objection)
• Admitted Exhibit A‑2 (Floodplain Restoration Design Report) into the record (no objection)
• Admitted Exhibit A‑3 (Floodplain Restoration Site Map) into the record (no objection)
• Admitted Applicant Exhibit No. 4 (Conceptual Overlay Plan) into the record (no objection)

4c Zoning Hearing Board

The Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board will meet to review variance requests for a specific property. The board will also approve minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting.

• Variance requests for 25 Maple Avenue

The Zoning Hearing Board approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting after a motion by Mr. Funk and second by Mr. Shirk. The board also decided to let Jordan Ilyes continue his testimony as a redevelopment specialist rather than as a formally recognized expert. No final decision on the variance request for 25 Maple Avenue was recorded.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2025 meeting (motion moved by Funk, seconded by Shirk, motion carried)
• Allowed Jordan Ilyes to continue testimony as a specialist (not expert)

4a Stormwater Authority

The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority is meeting to consider a proposal for the Slagle Run Stream Restoration Project and a grant application for 'One Water' strategy planning. The body will also act on a partnership agreement with HPSD and a fee reduction.

• Slagle Run Stream Restoration Project: Land Studies proposal for Bid and Construction Phase Services
• Growing Greener Plus Grant application for 'One Water' Strategy Planning
• Partnership Agreement with HPSD and ratification of Stormwater Program Fee reduction
• Finalization of 2025 Capital Priority List
• Evaluation of revenue opportunities to avoid rate adjustments

The Authority approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It authorized staff to execute an engineering services agreement with LandStudies for the Slagle Run Stream Restoration Project. It approved moving forward with the DEP Growing Greener grant application. It approved preparation and execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Hanover Public School District to reduce the stormwater program fee.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized engineering services agreement with LandStudies for Slagle Run project (motion carried)
• Authorized submission of DEP Growing Greener grant application (motion carried)
• Authorized preparation and execution of MOU with Hanover Public School District (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (motion carried)

4d Library Board of Governors

The Board of Governors will meet to review committee reports and receive updates from the Director, Borough Manager, and other library partners. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment on agenda items and general library business.

• Approval of May 8, 2025 minutes
• Library Fiscal Strategy Committee report
• HPLA Investment Report
• Fundraising/Development Report

The board unanimously approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted a $25,000 donation from the Friends of the Library to cover Guthrie Library’s overhead operating expenses. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $25,000 Friends of the Library donation for operating expenses
• Approved call to close (motion by Andy Smith, second by Mark Riggs)

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will review a subdivision plan for 119-121 Allegheny Ave and a Zoning Hearing Board application for 25 Maple Avenue. The body will also discuss a 'Complete Streets' collaboration with York County Planning and review 2025 committee goals.

• Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan review for 119-121 Allegheny Ave
• Zoning Hearing Board application review for 25 Maple Avenue
• Rezoning correspondence for Warehouse Gourmet Bistro & Brewpub
• York County Planning 'Complete Streets' collaboration discussion
• Review of 2025 committee goals including Zoning Ordinance and SALDO updates

The commission approved the minutes of the May 7, 2025 meeting. It approved a recommendation to Borough Council for the 119‑121 Allegheny Avenue parcel merger, pending comments from the York County Planning Commission and the borough engineer. The commission approved Committee Goals a and c for 2025, removed Goals B and E, and requested the council adopt a fee for development lacking green space. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation to Borough Council for 119‑121 Allegheny Ave merger (motion carried)
• Approved Committee Goal a: review zoning ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved Committee Goal c: pursue grants for pedestrian/bike improvements (motion carried)
• Removed Committee Goals B and E from consideration (motion carried)
• Requested Borough Council adopt fee for development lacking green space (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 PM (motion carried)

4e Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will meet to receive updates on several local projects and department reorganizations. No formal agenda items for decision are listed.

• Update on Master Plan Study Committee
• Update on ADA Boat Launch/Pier
• Update on Kiwanis pavilion at Union Park
• Update on Pavilion at Baer Ave Playground
• Discussion of Recreation Department reorganization with the library

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board approved the minutes from the April 1 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned the June 3 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 1 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

3c Public Safety Committee

The Hanover Borough Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss infrastructure and parking requests. The agenda includes a review of a pedestrian crossing and a request regarding public parking for the YMCA.

• Pedestrian crossing at Frederick Street at Borough Administration Building
• YMCA request for public parking areas along Wilson Avenue between George Street and Northland Drive
• Grant update
• Public safety barriers for special events

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. Members voted to reform a committee to research safety barriers for special events. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved reform of safety‑barriers research committee (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for proposed tree removals at five specific locations. Members will also discuss funding for a tree inventory and maintenance plan with a DCNR specialist.

• Public hearings for tree removals: 35 and 37 Lee Street, 501 McCosh Street, 712 East Walnut Street, 875-877 East Walnut Street, and 14 York Street
• Permit applications for tree removal at 280 Grant Drive, 660 East Walnut Street, 459 Hartman Avenue, and 461 Hartman Avenue
• Discussion of funding for Tree Inventory and Maintenance Plan with Suzanne Hartley (DCNR)
• Request for Public Works assistance with Met Ed tree removal at Middle and Baltimore Street intersection
• Introduction of new member Tom Werner

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It moved several public‑right‑of‑way tree removal requests to the Public Works crew for implementation. It also approved four citizen permit applications for tree removal, each pending a public hearing on August 4, 2025.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Moved tree removals at 35 & 37 Lee St, 501 McCosh St, 712 East Walnut St, 875‑877 East Walnut St, and 14 York St (Municipal Lot #7) to Public Works crew (motion carried)
• Approved removal of two dying trees at 280 Grant Drive (pending public hearing Aug 4, 2025)
• Approved removal of red maple tree at 660 East Walnut Street (pending public hearing Aug 4, 2025)
• Approved removal of pear tree at 459 Hartman Avenue (pending public hearing Aug 4, 2025)
• Approved removal of pear tree at 461 Hartman Avenue (pending public hearing Aug 4, 2025)

5a Civil Service Commission

The Hanover Borough Civil Service Commission met on May 30, 2025. Police Chief Chad Martin presented an eligibility list of candidates who met all hiring requirements. The commission voted unanimously to certify the list for further disposition by the Borough Council. No other business was taken.

• Certified eligibility list for hire (unanimous vote)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council will vote on land-use approvals, a three-year janitorial contract for Borough Hall, and several routine finance and personnel items. The meeting also includes public hearings on a conditional-use application and a proclamation recognizing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

• Award janitorial services contract to Coverall Cleaning for $42,396 in year one at 33 Frederick Street
• Approve Centennial Court subdivision plan for eight Garden Court Apartment units
• Approve sewer-credit refunds of $598.36 for 126 High Street and $186.02 for 244 Locust Street
• Extend Conditional Use Public Hearing for 319 Wilson Avenue until June 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Recognize Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month via proclamation

The Hanover Borough Council approved the consent agenda items 5.01‑5.15, which included a water‑supply permit renewal, an amendment to the salary resolution for Library, Wastewater and Facilities positions, and a janitorial services contract for 33 Frederick Street. The council also approved special events for 2025, a grant application for the Baer Avenue playground pavilion, and a fundraising solicitation letter for park improvements. A proclamation designating May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month was also adopted.

• Approve Water Supply Permit Renewal (Option 2 long‑term biological monitoring study) – motion carried
• Approve amendment to Salary Resolution for Library, Wastewater and Facilities positions – motion carried (Mrs. Funk and Mr. Bubb opposed)
• Award Janitorial Services contract to Coverall Cleaning, Lancaster, PA (monthly $3,533.00) – motion carried
• Approve special events: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes (Aug 8), Trick‑or‑Treat night (Oct 28), Halloween Parade (Oct 30) – motion carried
• Approve People, Parks and Community Foundation grant application for Baer Avenue playground pavilion – motion carried
• Approve fundraising solicitation letter for Borough playground improvements – motion carried
• Adopt proclamation designating May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – motion carried
• Approve Police Certified Hiring List – motion carried

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and committee updates. The agenda includes routine approvals, treasurer’s report review, and reports from fire, EMS, EMA, and volunteer units. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after new business.

• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of April 2025 fire report and accounts payable check run
• Treasurer’s report review by Brown Plus

The commission approved all three items on the April 2025 consent agenda with a unanimous vote. The finance committee moved the ambulance re‑chassis finance project to the Facilities & Apparatus committee for further approval. Deputy Chief Wysocki appointed a committee to develop specifications for a new ladder truck. Utility trucks will be relocated to different stations beginning June 1.

• Consent agenda items approved (unanimous vote of six members)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
• Ambulance re‑chassis finance project moved to Facilities & Apparatus committee
• Deputy Chief Wysocki appointed ladder‑truck specifications committee
• Utility trucks to be moved to different stations starting June 1

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee will consider awarding a bid for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Project and a janitorial services contract. The body will also interview candidates for the Shade Tree Commission and review several land development and sewer credit requests.

• Bid award for 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Project
• Janitorial services bid for 33 Frederick Street: Year 1 $42,396.00, Year 2 $43,244.00, Year 3 $44,113.00
• Centennial Court Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for 8 Garden Court Apartment units
• Sewer credit requests: 126 High Street ($598.36) and 244 Locust Street ($186.02)
• Interviews for Shade Tree Commission vacancy: Debbie Seibert and Tom Werner

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the Employee Ethics Policy and moved several consent‑agenda items, including budget approvals and a sewer credit request, to the full Council agenda. Council members appointed Tom Werner to the Shade Tree Commission with nine votes in favor. Item 10.1 for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Project and the Stop‑and‑Go Legislative Taskforce recommendation were both tabled.

• Appointed Tom Werner to Shade Tree Commission (9 votes, motion carried)
• Approved Employee Ethics Policy (motion carried)
• Moved Consent Agenda items 6.01‑6.10 to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Tabled Item 10.1 Recommendation of Bid Award for 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Project (motion carried)
• Tabled Stop and Go Legislative Taskforce recommendation (motion carried)
• Approved Centennial Court Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan (motion carried)
• Approved Water Supply Permit Renewal for long‑term monitoring study (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to the Salary Resolution (motion carried)

3b Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee (Formerly Enhancement Committee)

The Hanover Borough Enhancement Committee will review and approve minutes from March 12, 2025, hear public comment, and discuss a field evaluation of municipal parking lots as part of a broader strategy to prioritize capital investments and improve downtown aesthetics. No binding decisions or funding amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period on Enhancement Committee agenda items
• Discussion of field evaluation for municipal parking lots
• Review of 2025 goals: parking lot triage, downtown aesthetics, Market House reports

The committee approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 14, 2025 meeting was also carried. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

4a Stormwater Authority

The Stormwater Authority will discuss a professional services proposal for capital project prioritization and updates on the Wilson Avenue Stream Restoration Project. The body will also review 2025 committee goals regarding funding and project lists.

• CWP Proposal for Professional Services for capital projects prioritization
• Wilson Avenue Stream Restoration Project updates and potential public information meeting
• Discussion on April 8, 2025, gasification information meeting
• Review of 2025 goals to identify revenue supplements without rate adjustments

The Authority approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. It authorized the solicitor to prepare a funding agreement with York County for the Wilson Ave Stream Restoration Project, which can be funded without a local match and must be spent by May 2026. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:50 PM.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized solicitor to prepare York County funding agreement for Wilson Ave Stream Restoration Project (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 PM (motion carried)

4d Library Board of Governors

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors. The board will approve minutes from April 17, 2025, hear public comments, and receive reports from committees, the director, fundraising, the borough manager, HPLA investment, Friends of the Library, and YCL. No major decisions or financial actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Committee reports: Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Library Fiscal Strategy
• Director’s report and Fundraising/Development report
• Borough Manager’s report and HPLA Investment report
• Friends of the Library and YCL reports

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors approved the April 2025 meeting minutes with a motion by Darlene Funk and a second by Andy Smith. No other motions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (motion by Darlene Funk, second by Andy Smith)

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will discuss and potentially act on the preliminary/final land development plan for Centennial Court at 238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Hanover Street, along with a 60-day time extension request for the previously approved zoning special exception. The commission will also discuss zoning ordinance amendments, active zoning hearing cases, and continued 2025 committee goals including a review of the zoning ordinance and a potential owner-occupied home rehabilitation program using HUD grants.

• Discussion and potential action on Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan for Centennial Court (238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Hanover Street)
• 60-day time extension request for Centennial Court zoning special exception, to be presented to Borough Council May 28, 2025
• Discussion on Zoning Ordinance Amendments
• Continued 2025 Committee Goals: review Zoning Ordinance effectiveness, consider owner-occupied home rehabilitation program with HUD grants
• Discussion on potential site redevelopment at 25 Maple Ave (no active submission)

The commission approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It gave conditional approval for the 238 Centennial Avenue and 242 W. Hanover Street development, subject to comments, an elevation plan, and required waivers. The 25 Maple Avenue rezoning was not recommended and no decision was made. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 (motion carried)
• Conditional approval of 238 Centennial Avenue & 242 W. Hanover Street project (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 PM (motion carried)

3a Governance and Policy Committee

The Governance and Policy Committee will discuss updating the Borough's mission and vision statements. The body will also consider an addendum to the employee handbook regarding ethics and a motion to dismiss a fact-finding effort on the open container law.

• Update and recommend approval of Mission/Vision Statements/Tagline
• Motion to suspend fact-finding and dismiss Open Container Law effort based on Police Department recommendation
• Approval of ethics policy addendum to the employee handbook

The committee approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It voted to table any further discussion of an Open Container Law, ending the issue in committee. The members also moved the proposed Ethics Policy addendum to the employee handbook to the full Borough Council for approval. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 (motion carried)
• Tabled further discussion of Open Container Law (motion carried)
• Moved Ethics Policy addendum to employee handbook to Borough Council for approval (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 p.m. (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Council will consider a proposed zoning ordinance amendment and approve plans for November 2025 downtown Christmas events. The meeting also includes votes on land development for Shoe Orthodontics and a grant application for water pump modernization.

• Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment: authorization for legal advertisement and public hearings
• Downtown Christmas Events (Nov 29, 2025): includes street closures, parade, and free parking from 11/28 to 12/27
• Shoe Orthodontics (1191 Eichelberger Street): Resolution 1435 for building addition land development plan
• PA Small Water & Sewer Program Grant: Resolution 1437 for Pump and Equipment Modernization Project
• 33 Frederick Street Project: Change Order No. 045 for $891.00 and Certificate of Substantial Completion

The Hanover Borough Council approved the March 26, 2025 minutes and several finance reports. It confirmed appointments to the Civil Service Commission and adopted a resolution allowing alcohol sales at upcoming Moul Field events. Additional approvals included a $25,000 reduction to a water main extension bond, downtown Christmas event plans, and a change‑order policy for the 44 Frederick Street public‑safety facility.

• Approved minutes of March 26, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved finance reports: bills for payment, monthly financial statement, and monthly investments (motion carried)
• Approved appointments to the Civil Service Commission: Ray Nehmeth, Jr. and Shawn Klunk (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 1436 allowing alcohol at Moul Field events (Chili Cookoff, Snack Town Fall Fest, Pride Fest) (motion carried)
• Approved reduction of Water Main Extension Bond for High Pointe, LLC Phase S‑4 to $25,000 (motion carried)
• Approved Downtown Christmas Events schedule for November 29, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved continuation of Change Order Policy for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Project (motion carried)
• Ratified Change Order No. 45 for $891 solid‑surface counter in the Community Kitchen at 33 Frederick Street (motion carried)

4d Library Board of Governors

This is a routine meeting of the Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors. The board will approve previous minutes, hear public comment, and receive reports from committees, the director, fundraising, the borough manager, and affiliated library groups. No action items or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025
• Committee reports: Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Library Fiscal Strategy
• Director's report and fundraising/development report
• Borough manager's report and HPLA investment report
• Friends of the Library and YCL reports

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors approved the March 2025 minutes with a motion by Andy Smith and a second by Steve Sherman. No other actions were decided; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and public comments. The next board meeting is set for May 8, 2025.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion by Andy Smith, seconded by Steve Sherman)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will meet to consider several motions, including moving all bank accounts from Orrstown Bank to an unnamed bank, ratifying a collective bargaining agreement for EMS employees, and soliciting bids for a restroom renovation at Wirt Park Fire Station. Consent agenda items include March meeting minutes, fire report, and check run.

• Consideration of a motion to move all accounts from Orrstown Bank to __________ Bank and appoint Commission Secretary as signatory without check-signing authority
• Consideration of a motion to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement with EMS employees represented by the Greater Hanover Professional Firefighters Association, effective 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2027
• Consideration of a motion to participate in the Non-Profit Placement Program for employees on Worker Compensation approved for light duty
• Consideration of a motion to approve the Commission Secretary to use online payments for utility and credit card bills
• Consideration of a motion to solicit bids for the second-floor female restroom project at Wirt Park Fire Station

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission approved its March consent agenda and unanimously moved all accounts from Orrstown Bank to PNC Bank, granting the secretary limited signing authority. It also approved online utility payments, participation in a worker‑comp non‑profit placement program, ratified the EMS collective bargaining agreement, and ordered bids for a second‑floor female restroom at Wirt Park Station. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Moved all accounts to PNC Bank, secretary authorized as signatory (no check signing) (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Non‑Profit Placement Program for light‑duty worker‑comp assignments (unanimous)
• Authorized secretary to use online payments for utilities and credit cards (unanimous)
• Ratified EMS collective bargaining agreement effective 1/1/25‑12/31/27 (unanimous)
• Ordered solicitation of bids for second‑floor female restroom at Wirt Park Station (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will interview candidates for Civil Service Commission appointments and discuss a $4M short-term bridge loan to finance the Public Safety Building renovation, financed by a RACP grant. The committee will also consider refinancing callable Series 2020 bonds and approve a consent agenda including special events alcohol permits, utility contracts, and a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Interview three candidates for Civil Service Commission (Raymond Nemeth Jr., Shawn Klunk, John L. Sites Jr.)
• Discuss $4M bridge bank loan for Public Safety Building renovation, repaid by RACP grant
• Discuss refinancing Series 2020 (A,C,D) bonds callable in 2025 to lower interest expense
• Approve alcohol use at Moul Field for Chili Cookoff (Aug 31), Fall Fest (Sep 20), Pride Fest (Oct 11)
• Authorize legal advertisement and public hearings for proposed zoning ordinance amendment

The Finance & Personnel Committee moved several items to the Council agenda, including appointments to the Civil Service Commission and a zoning ordinance amendment. The Committee also authorized the Council President to sign Form E‑GP to begin permitting for the proposed gasification project. The motion passed with one opposition and one abstention. Additional approvals included a change order for 33 Frederick Street and adoption of fire civil service regulations.

• Moved appointment of Shawn Klunk to Civil Service Commission to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved appointment of Raymond Nemeth, Jr. to Civil Service Commission to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Authorized Council President's signature on Form E‑GP for gasification project (motion carried)
• Moved authorization for scheduling zoning ordinance amendment to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved approval of land development plan for 1191 Eichelberger St to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order No.045 for $891 for 33 Frederick St project (motion carried)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for 33 Frederick St (motion carried)
• Adopted amendments to Fire Civil Service Regulations (motion carried)

Hanover Borough Council Conditional Use Public Hearings

The Hanover Borough Council conducted a conditional use public hearing for Northridge Associates' hotel application at 319 Wilson Avenue. Testimony covered parking, pool, land‑swap, and traffic impacts, and the applicant's exhibits were entered into the record. No vote or final decision was recorded, and the hearing was recessed to a Finance & Personnel Committee meeting.

4a Stormwater Authority

The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority will hold a regular meeting including a presentation and public comment on a proposed gasification project. The project involves a Resource Recovery Facility at the former Regional WWTP near Ram Drive that would convert biosolids into biochar, clean energy, and carbon credits. The authority is also expected to approve prior meeting minutes and hear additional public comments on stormwater business.

• Gasification Project Presentation & Questions
• Proposed Resource Recovery Facility at former Regional WWTP near Ram Drive
• Project estimated to generate up to $1.2 million annually in non-tax revenue
• Public comment periods for stormwater agenda items and other matters
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission will discuss the Arbor Day celebration on April 23, 2025, with multiple tree donations from local organizations. A proposal from Bartlett Tree Experts for a borough-wide street tree inventory and survey will be considered. The commission will also address unauthorized tree pruning on Barberry Drive and review several permit applications for tree removal.

• Arbor Day celebration on April 23 at Guthrie Memorial Library with tree donations from Hanover Auto Group, Met-Ed, Hanover Garden Club, and Main Street Hanover
• Bartlett Tree Experts proposal for street tree inventory/survey
• Unauthorized tree pruning without permit at 325, 330, and 337 Barberry Drive
• Permit applications for tree removal at 35/27 Lee St, 501 McCosh St, 712 E. Walnut St, 877 E. Walnut St, and York Street Municipal Parking Lot
• Educational borough newsletter article deadline April 15 for summer edition

The Shade Tree Commission approved the March 3, 2025 minutes. It approved several citizen requests to remove trees, each pending a public hearing on June 2, 2025. Secretary Felix will send notification letters to three Barberry Drive properties about permit requirements. The Bartlett Tree Experts street‑tree inventory proposal was kept on the agenda for future consideration.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved removal request for trees at 35 and 27 Lee Street, pending June 2, 2025 hearing
• Approved removal of ornamental pear at 501 McCosh Street, pending June 2, 2025 hearing
• Approved removal of deadwood at 518 West Middle Street
• Approved removal of two maple trees at 712 East Walnut Street, pending June 2, 2025 hearing
• Approved removal of two maple trees at 877 East Walnut Street, pending June 2, 2025 hearing
• Approved removal of two trees in York Street municipal parking lot, pending June 2, 2025 hearing
• Secretary Felix to send permit‑requirement letters to 325, 330, and 337 Barberry Drive

5a Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission certified the list of police candidates who scored 70% or higher on written, oral, and combined exams to the Borough Council. It also established a 70% passing threshold for both written and oral portions of sergeant promotional exams. Finally, the Commission recommended amendments to the Hanover Fire Department Civil Service Rules to the Borough Council.

• Certified eligible police candidates (70%+ scores) to Borough Council (motion passed)
• Established 70% passing score for written, oral, and combined exams for sergeant promotions (motion passed)
• Recommended fire department rule amendments to Borough Council via resolution (motion passed)

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will discuss and potentially recommend approval of a land development plan for a building expansion at Shoe Orthodontics (1191 Eichelberger St) with a deadline for Borough Council action by May 19, 2025. The commission will also receive updates on zoning variance and special exception requests at 25 Maple Ave, Centennial Court, and 319 Wilson Ave, and continue discussions on 2025 goals including a zoning ordinance review and a home rehabilitation program. New committee members will be welcomed, and a vice chairperson will be appointed.

• Potential action to recommend land development plan for Shoe Orthodontics expansion at 1191 Eichelberger St
• Update on zoning variance request at 25 Maple Ave
• Update on zoning special exception request for Centennial Court (238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Hanover St)
• Update on conditional use request at 319 Wilson Ave (North Ridge Properties)
• Continued discussion on 2025 committee goals: zoning ordinance review and owner-occupied home rehabilitation program

The commission approved the minutes of the March 5, 2025 meeting. Dunn was appointed Vice Chairperson. A zoning special exception request for 238 Centennial Ave and 242 W. Hanover Street was approved. The commission gave conditional approval to the Shoe Orthodontics plan modifications, subject to engineer comments.

• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Appointed Dunn as Vice Chairperson (motion carried)
• Approved Zoning Special Exception for 238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Hanover St (motion carried)
• Conditionally approved Shoe Orthodontics plan modifications, pending engineer comments (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

4e Recreation Board

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2025, with no agenda items for decision. The board will approve prior minutes and receive departmental updates on the Master Plan Study Committee, the ADA Boat Launch/Pier project, the Master Plan for Reservoirs, the Kiwanis pavilion at Union Park, and the Market House.

• Update on Master Plan Study Committee
• Update on ADA Boat Launch/Pier
• Update on Master Plan for Reservoirs
• Update on Kiwanis pavilion at Union Park
• Update on Market House

The Recreation Board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion was made and seconded. The board also moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:13 PM, which was carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 PM (motion carried)

3c Public Safety Committee

The Hanover Borough Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a specific parking permit request and receive updates from emergency and codes departments.

• Handicapped Parking Permit Application for 650 East Middle Street, Ridge Avenue Side
• Police Department update
• Fire Department update
• Codes Department update

The committee approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. A motion to table the handicapped parking space request was carried. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that also carried.

• Approved February 4, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled decision on Jacob Bankert Sr. handicapped parking permit request (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (motion carried)

Hanover Borough Council Conditional Use Public Hearings

The Hanover Borough Council will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use application. The application was submitted by North Ridge Associates for the property located at 319 Wilson Avenue.

• Conditional use application by North Ridge Associates for 319 Wilson Avenue

The borough held a conditional use public hearing for a hotel project at 319 Wilson Avenue. Applicants and officials presented the proposal and confirmed compliance with zoning and storm‑water requirements. The council voted to accept Kevin Barnes as an expert witness in land planning and design. No final decision on the conditional use was taken at this meeting.

• Accepted Kevin Barnes as expert witness in land planning/design (no vote tally recorded)
• Noted that no citizens sought party status for the hearing

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to discuss infrastructure grants, contract awards, and local event approvals. The session includes a conditional use public hearing and decisions on several construction change orders.

• Resolution No. 1434 for $300,000 grant for sidewalk and curbing replacement on East Hanover Street
• Contract with Bixler Pyrotechnics for fireworks displays ($15,000 per year for 2025, 2026, and 2027)
• Hay harvesting bid award to Alwine Dairy, LLC for $19,500 over 2 years
• Resolution No. 1432 for 141 East Hanover St. Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan
• Building construction change orders including a $6,060 credit for HVAC wiring harnesses

The council approved a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant to replace sidewalks and curbing on East Hanover Street between York and Baltimore Streets. It also approved several consent agenda items, including finance reports, appointments, special events, and contracts. A motion to authorize the gasification project permitting form was tabled, and the 141 East Hanover Street subdivision plan was approved.

• Approved minutes of the February 26, 2025 council meeting (consent agenda)
• Approved finance reports: bills for payment, monthly financial statement, and monthly investments (consent agenda)
• Approved appointments of Planning Commission candidates John Contestabile (term to 12/31/2026) and Anne Baker (term to 12/31/2025) (consent agenda)
• Approved $300,000 grant for sidewalk and curbing replacement on East Hanover Street between York and Baltimore Streets (Resolution 1434)
• Approved fireworks contract with Bixler Pyrotechnics at $15,000 per year for 2025‑2027 (consent agenda)
• Approved Hay Harvesting bid award to Alwine Dairy, LLC for $19,500 over two years (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 1432 for the 141 East Hanover Street Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan
• Tabled motion to authorize Council President Reichart’s signature on Form E‑GP for the Stormwater Authority gasification project

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will consider consent items (February minutes, fire report, and check run), swear in Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Wysocki, and vote on two vehicle purchases: a 2021 Ford Explorer for the deputy chief at $34,264.53 from trust fund interest, and replacement of the 2012 Utility 79-1 with a bucket truck using insurance proceeds and capital reserve (cost not specified in the agenda).

• Swearing-in ceremony for Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Wysocki
• Motion to approve purchase of 2021 Ford Explorer from Cooper Motors for $34,264.53 using trust fund interest
• Motion to replace 2012 Utility 79-1 with a bucket truck using insurance payment and capital reserve (cost not specified in agenda)
• Consent agenda includes February 2025 meeting minutes, fire report, and accounts payable check run
• Treasurer’s report to be reviewed from Brown Plus

The commission unanimously approved the three items on the February 2025 consent agenda. A retroactive vote approved the purchase of a Deputy Chief vehicle from Cooper Motors for $34,264.53, with a 5‑for, 1‑against tally. The commission also unanimously approved replacing the 2012 Utility with a bucket truck, not to exceed $70,000, using insurance and capital reserve funds. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items for February 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Deputy Chief vehicle $34,264.53 (5‑for, 1‑against)
• Approved replacement of 2012 Utility with bucket truck up to $70,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Hanover Borough Finance and Personnel Committee will interview candidates for Planning Commission vacancies and decide on a consent agenda that includes sewer credits, a fireworks contract, and a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant for sidewalk replacement. They will also consider a conditional agreement to exchange real property with North Ridge Associates and approve a preliminary/final land development plan at 141 East Hanover Street.

• Approve $300,000 CDBG grant for sidewalk replacement on West Hanover Street between York Street and Baltimore Street (2024-2026)
• Approve contract with Bixler Pyrotechnics for July 4 fireworks displays at $15,000 per year (2025-2027)
• Approve sewer credits: $265.00 (Black Oak Holdings, 112 Locust St.), $387.86 (William Bowman, 334 E Walnut St.), $572.24 (Paul Hull, 136 Baltimore St.)
• Consider motion to approve conditional agreement for exchange of real property with North Ridge Associates (Wilson Avenue parcels)
• Approve resolution for preliminary/final land development plan at 141 East Hanover Street

The committee voted to move several items to the full Council agenda, including authorization for the gasification project's permit application, appointments to the Planning Commission, and a conditional land exchange agreement with North Ridge Associates. It also approved the consent agenda covering payments, special events, a fireworks contract, and a $300,000 sidewalk grant. The committee ratified change orders for the 33 Frederick Street project with a net savings of $1,822.

• Advanced gasification project permit authorization to Council agenda (opposed by Lookenbill)
• Advanced John Contestabile appointment to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Advanced Anne Baker appointment to Planning Commission (9-1, Lookenbill opposed)
• Approved consent agenda items 5.01-5.08 including $300K sidewalk grant
• Approved $15,000/year fireworks contract with Bixler Pyrotechnics 2025-2027
• Approved hay harvesting bid award to Alwine Dairy, LLC for $19,500
• Ratified 33 Frederick Street change orders with $1,822 net savings
• Approved conditional land exchange agreement with North Ridge Associates (opposed by Roland)

4c Zoning Hearing Board

The Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board will meet to decide on a special exception request for 238 Centennial Court and 242 W. Hanover Street, and variance requests for 25 Maple Avenue. The board will also elect officers and hear public comments.

• Special exception request for 238 Centennial Court & 242 W. Hanover Street
• Variance requests for 25 Maple Avenue
• Election of officers (Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson)
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2024
• Public hearing for citizens on zoning matters

The Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board approved a special exception for an 8-unit townhouse court at 238 Centennial Avenue and 242 W. Hanover Street, submitted by Hemenway Partners LP, with conditions including a reverse subdivision of the two properties into one parcel. The board also approved a continuance for a variance request at 25 Maple Avenue to the April 21, 2025 meeting, and reorganized for 2025, appointing Bond as Chairman and Shirk as Vice-Chairman.

• Approved special exception for 8-unit townhouse court at 238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Hanover St (motion carried)
• Approved continuance of variance hearing for 25 Maple Avenue to April 21, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Appointed Bond as Chairman for 2025 (no objections)
• Appointed Shirk as Vice-Chairman for 2025 (no objections)

3d Water & Sewer Committee

The Water and Sewer Committee will discuss policies for reserving water capacity for new developments and the removal of fluoridation from the public water supply permit. The body will also consider authorizing staff to develop a new Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG) ordinance.

• Discussion on interim and long-term proposals for water capacity reservation
• Discussion regarding removal of Fluoridation Treatment from Public Water Supply permit
• Recommendation to authorize staff to develop new Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG) ordinance
• Goal to improve water system resiliency using Clear Lake raw water
• Goal to document threats and mitigation needs for Water Filtration and Wastewater Treatment facilities

The Water and Sewer Committee discussed fluoride in the water supply, water capacity for new developments, and a FOG ordinance, but made no final decisions on these items. The committee approved the January 9, 2025 minutes and accepted the 2025 committee goals. Gannett Fleming was directed to prepare additional information on fluoride for the May meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 9, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Accepted 2025 Committee Goals (motion carried)
• Directed Gannett Fleming to prepare fluoride information for May meeting
• No action taken on water capacity requests for Devener Landing and Mustang Pointe
• No action taken on FOG ordinance; staff to draft for May meeting

4a Stormwater Authority

The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority will decide on an amendment to its bylaws to remove term limits for officers, followed by the election of officers for the coming term. Members will also receive an update on the Gasification Project and a presentation from CIS Solutions, and review 2025 committee goals focused on finalizing a capital project priority list and identifying revenue sources without a rate adjustment.

• Amendment to Section 14.2 of the Bylaws to remove term limits for officers
• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Board Secretary, Board Treasurer, and Solicitor
• Gasification Project update
• Presentation by CIS Solutions
• Finalize Capital Project Priority List and develop funding strategies without a rate adjustment

The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority approved an amendment to its bylaws removing term limits for officers, and re-elected its current officers for the upcoming term. The board also received updates on the gasification project and a presentation from CIS Solutions on stormwater management education, but took no action on those items.

• Approved amendment to Section 14.2 of Bylaws removing officer term limits
• Re-appointed Reichart as Chairperson
• Appointed Posner as Vice Chairperson
• Appointed Snyder as Secretary
• Appointed Snyder as Treasurer
• Appointed Salzmann Hughes as Authority Solicitor

4d Library Board of Governors

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors meets to receive updates from committees, the director, and financial reports. No votes on new policies or expenditures are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural. Public comment periods are included.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2025
• Committee reports: Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Fundraising Strategy
• Director’s Report and Fundraising/Development Report
• Borough Manager’s Report and HPLA Investment Report
• Friends of the Library and YCL (York County Libraries) reports

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors approved the February 2025 minutes. The director reported three new hires, painting progress, and an upcoming Arbor Day program. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (motion by Andy, second by Brett)

3b Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee (Formerly Enhancement Committee)

The Enhancement Committee will discuss a strategy to prioritize long-term capital projects for borough parking lots, including reviewing concept plans from Dewberry/Hanover Land Services and updating on parking lot fund reserves. They will also begin discussions on long-term downtown atmosphere and aesthetics, including partnerships and items like bike racks and trash cans. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of January 2025 minutes.

• Develop a triage strategy for parking lot facilities, with concepts from Dewberry/Hanover Land Services
• Discuss prioritization of parking lot improvement projects and funding reserves from 2024 into 2025
• Begin long-term strategy talks for downtown atmosphere and aesthetics, including bike racks and trash cans
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025

The Enhancement Committee discussed parking lot improvements, reviewed concept plans and photos from Hanover Land Services, and planned a field trip for May to evaluate lots. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed funding strategies, potential kiosk installation, and a dedicated parking budget line item.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 as written
• Scheduled field trip for May meeting to evaluate parking lots
• Discussed transitioning Pennsylvania Avenue lot to non-pay parking
• Discussed creating dedicated parking budget line item or Enterprise fund

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will discuss and finalize draft zoning ordinance amendments, review several property development requests including a variance at 25 Maple Avenue, a lot subdivision at 141 E. Hanover Street, and a building expansion for Shoe Orthodontics, and set 2025 committee goals including a zoning ordinance review and a potential home rehabilitation program.

• Zoning variance request at 25 Maple Avenue
• Lot subdivision plan at 141 E. Hanover Street
• Building expansion for Shoe Orthodontics at 1191 Eichelberger Street
• Special exception request for Centennial Court at 238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Hanover Street
• Zoning ordinance amendments discussion and finalization

The Hanover Borough Planning Commission voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation to Borough Council for the proposed four-story, 79-room hotel at 319 Wilson Ave, which includes a pool and will comply with all ordinances. The Commission also approved a two-lot subdivision at 141 E. Hanover St, recommended against a variance request for 25 Maple Ave, and voted to submit proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to Borough Council. No action was taken on the Shoe Orthodontics addition at 1191 Eichelberger St, as revised plans are still being refined.

• Approved the minutes of the February 5, 2025, meeting as written.
• Voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Hearing Board for the 238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Hanover St special exception request.
• Approved the two-lot subdivision at 141 E. Hanover St, with a memo to be drafted to Borough Council.
• Voted unanimously to direct staff to prepare a favorable recommendation to Borough Council for the proposed hotel at 319 Wilson Ave.
• Voted not in favor of recommending the variance request for 25 Maple Ave to the Zoning Hearing Board.
• Voted unanimously to submit the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to Borough Council for approval.
• Recommended that tree removal be addressed under the SALDO, not the Zoning Ordinance.
• Noted two Commission member vacancies due to resignations; no action taken.

4e Recreation Board

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board will vote on requests from the Bandits Baseball Club to place a shed behind home plate and from the Southwest Outlaws to install a batting cage at Moul Baseball Fields. The board will also discuss the Summer Playground program, an update on the Master Plan Study Committee, and the award of an ADA dock/boat launch grant. An update on the Kiwanis pavilion at Union Park will be provided.

• Bandits Baseball Club: update on 2025 agreement and request for shed behind home plate
• Southwest Outlaws: request for batting cage at Moul Baseball Fields
• Summer Playground program per Borough Council request
• Update on Master Plan Study Committee
• Award of ADA dock/boat launch grant

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board approved two facility requests: a shed behind home plate at Myers Playground's lower ballfield for the Bandits Baseball Club, and a batting cage at the Moul Baseball fields for the Southwest Outlaws. The board also approved the January 7, 2025 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved shed for Bandits Baseball Club at Myers Playground lower ballfield (motion carried)
• Approved batting cage for Southwest Outlaws at Moul Baseball fields (motion carried)
• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

3a Governance and Policy Committee

The Hanover Borough Governance and Policy Committee will meet to update materials regarding mission, vision, and tagline statements. The committee will also discuss the open container law.

• Update of mission, vision, and tagline materials
• Discussion of open container law

The Governance & Policy Committee held a public comment session on a potential Open Container Law, with Chairperson Dr. Rupp stating no decision would be made in the foreseeable future and that the process would take several months. The committee also discussed developing mission, vision, values, and tagline statements, with council members to work on them during their annual retreat. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were approving the February 10, 2025 minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025, as written
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 pm

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes, public comment, and several regular agenda items. Key discussions include a proposed educational newsletter article, plans for an Arbor Day celebration with tree donations, and a tree removal without a permit at 28-30 McCosh Street, addressing property owner versus contractor liability. The commission will also consider a tree dedication plaque for Andrea Goodson at Wirt Park, with a cost of $293.50.

• Proposed educational Borough newsletter article on trees
• Arbor Day celebration on April 23, 2025, with donations from Hanover Garden Club and Hanover Auto Team
• Tree removal without a permit at 28-30 McCosh Street – discussion of liability
• Tree dedication plaque for Andrea Goodson, $293.50, proposed location Wirt Park
• No permit applications received for planting, pruning, or removal

The Shade Tree Commission approved the February minutes and discussed spring plantings for Arbor Day, including locations and donations. It also addressed two illegal tree removals on McCosh Street, invoicing the property owner $1,000, and approved a tree dedication plaque for Wirt Park. No permit applications were received.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025
• Invoiced property owner $1,000 for illegal removal of two Krimson King maple trees at 28-30 McCosh Street
• Directed future illegal tree removals to Code Enforcement Office
• Ordered tree dedication plaque for Andrea Goodson at $293.50, funded by Main Street Hanover
• Discussed spring planting locations and donations (no formal vote)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2379 to vacate a 15-foot by 130-foot portion of Bellview Street adjacent to 119 Allegheny Avenue. The council also considers hiring two probationary firefighters and approves a consent agenda including multiple contracts, sponsorships, and a fire pension plan amendment. Other items include a 5-year kayak concession licensing agreement at Long Arm Dam and authorizing a single prime contract for the public safety facility.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 2379 to vacate a portion of Bellview Street
• Hiring of probationary firefighters Joshua R. Otis and Gregory R Borys effective March 3, 2025
• Approval of $35,000 sponsorship from Utz Quality Foods for administrative area and $10,000 from Brightspeed for digital kiosks
• Approval of 2025 Biosolids Management Agreement with Material Matters at $37,000
• Authorization of single prime contract model for Public Safety Facility and preparation for bidding

Hanover Borough Council approved several items at its February 26, 2025 meeting. Council adopted Ordinance No. 2379 to vacate a 15-foot portion of Bellview Street (9-1), hired two probationary firefighters, and approved a 5-year kayak/canoe/paddleboard concession at Long Arm Dam. The consent agenda was approved with separate votes on committee appointments and the YMCA summer recreation program, both passing over opposition.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2379 vacating 15-foot portion of Bellview Street (9-1)
• Approved hiring probationary firefighters Joshua R. Otis and Gregory R. Borys, effective March 3, 2025
• Approved 5-year Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Concession at Long Arm Dam with Susquehanna Outfitters
• Approved consent agenda items except 6.06 and 6.10
• Approved Council Committee Appointments for Long Arm and Sheppard-Myers Reservoirs Master Site Development Plan Study Committee (motion carried, 2 opposed)
• Approved YMCA Summer Recreation Program Proposal for DeGuy Avenue, Elm Avenue, Moul Avenue and Union Park (motion carried, 2 opposed)
• Ratified seven building construction change orders for 33 Frederick Street, net $3,000 in spending
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2380 amending Fire Drivers Pension Plan to add preretirement death benefit (unanimous)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will consider appointing Joseph Wysocki as Deputy Fire Chief and discuss replacing a utility truck. The meeting also includes approval of January 2025 minutes, fire report, and accounts payable, along with reports from the treasurer, fire chief, EMS, EMA, and volunteer fire rescue.

• Motion to appoint Joseph Wysocki as Deputy Fire Chief with start date March 20, 2025
• Discussion on replacement of the Utility Truck
• Approval of January 2025 Meeting Minutes, Fire Report, and A/P Check Run via consent agenda
• Review of treasurer's report prepared by Brown Plus
• Fire Chief's report includes Swearing-In Ceremony

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda and appointed Joseph Wysocki as Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 20, 2025. The commission also accepted a $36,517.50 check from the Bowman and Bair Trust Funds for 2024 interest. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions on vehicle purchases and a restroom renovation were noted.

• Approved consent agenda for January 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Wysocki as Deputy Fire Chief, start date March 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted $36,517.50 check for 2024 interest from Bowman and Bair Trust Funds

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee will consider authorizing a single-prime contract model for the Public Safety Administration Facility (44 Frederick St. Phase II) and starting the bidding process. Other action items include approving a $35,000 Utz Quality Foods sponsorship, a 5-year kayak concession agreement at Long Arm Dam, and several building change orders totaling net credits. The committee also will vote on a fire pension plan amendment and a $14,000 code recodification contract.

• Authorize single-prime contract model and advertisement for Public Safety Facility bids (release targeted April 2025)
• Approve 33 Frederick sponsorships: Utz Quality Foods ($35,000) and Brightspeed ($10,000)
• Ratify 7 building change orders for 44 Frederick St. (net credit of $1,614.00)
• Approve 5-year licensing agreement with Susquehanna Outfitters for kayak/canoe/paddleboard concession at Long Arm Dam
• Approve $14,000 contract with General Code for recodification of Borough Code E360

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted to move a 15-item consent agenda to the full Council, including bills, permits, donations, and field use agreements. It also advanced a $37,000 biosolids management agreement with Materials Matters, approved a no-cost USDA wildlife services agreement for deer management, and moved a 5-year kayak/canoe/paddleboard concession at Long Arm Dam to Council. All motions carried, with one opposition vote on the boat rental agreement.

• Moved 15-item consent agenda to Council (unanimous)
• Advanced $37,000 biosolids management agreement with Materials Matters (unanimous)
• Approved USDA Wildlife Services CWD agreement at no cost (unanimous)
• Moved 5-year boat rental concession with Susquehanna Outfitters to Council (1 opposed)
• Moved single prime contract model for 44 Frederick Street project to Council (unanimous)
• Moved ratification of 33 Frederick Street change orders (net $2,600) to Council (unanimous)
• Moved fire pension plan amendment to Council (unanimous)
• Moved $14,000 recodification contract with General Code to Council (unanimous)

4d Library Board of Governors

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors. The agenda consists of approval of previous minutes, public comment periods, and multiple committee and staff reports. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025
• Committee reports: Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations
• Director's Report
• Fundraising/Development Report
• HPLA Investment Report

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors approved the January 2025 minutes, with a breakdown of the $926,000 raised to be provided at the next meeting. The board discussed the preferred option of becoming a branch of the York County Libraries (YCL) and scheduled a four-person committee meeting to explore options. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved January 2025 minutes (motion by Andy Smith, second by Scott Roland)
• Scheduled a four-person committee meeting (two borough, two BOG) for February 19 to explore YCL options

Public Works & Facilities Committee (Merged with Enhancement Committee January 2026)

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will discuss and potentially vote to recommend that Borough Council authorize bidding the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Building project as a single prime contract. The committee will also receive updates on the 33 Frederick Street Administration Building project, Guthrie Memorial Library capital upgrades, and Parks & Recreation facility priorities. Additionally, the committee will discuss broader goals including water resources facilities, complete streets, residential refuse program expansion, parking facility updates, and sidewalk improvements.

• Action to recommend Council bid the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Building as a single prime contract and authorize solicitor to prepare bid notices
• Project update on 33 Frederick Street Public Administration Building
• Guthrie Memorial Library capital upgrades overview
• Parks & Recreation Facilities project overview and priorities
• Committee goals discussion including residential refuse program review and paving/sidewalk improvement funding

3a Governance and Policy Committee

The Governance & Policy Committee is meeting to discuss several items including a proposed open container law and revisions to the Vacant Property Registration Ordinance. The committee will also plan a Council Meet and Greet on March 3, 2025, and a Council Retreat scheduled for March 22, 2024 (as listed). Public comments will be heard at two points during the meeting.

• Discussion of Open Container Law
• Review and revision of Vacant Property Registration Ordinance
• Council Meet and Greet at Bare Center, Guthrie Memorial Library on March 3, 2025 (two 1-hour sessions)
• Council Retreat on March 22, 2024 (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
• Development of mission statement, vision, and tagline

The Governance & Policy Committee voted not to add 'Old Business' and 'New Business' agenda items, citing transparency concerns. They also approved distributing mission/vision/value workbooks to council members and approved committee goals. No decision was made on an Open Container Law; the committee is beginning a months-long fact-finding process.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 (motion carried)
• Voted not to add 'Old Business' and 'New Business' to agendas (motion carried)
• Approved distributing mission/vision/value workbooks to council members (motion carried)
• Approved council and committee goals (motion carried)

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will continue discussion on proposed zoning ordinance amendments and set 2025 committee goals, including a review of the zoning ordinance's effectiveness and a potential rehabilitation program for owner-occupied homes using HUD grants. Several development items are tabled or under review, with no active submissions for action at this meeting.

• 25 Maple Ave: discussion on potential site redevelopment (no active submission)
• 141 E. Hanover Street: lot subdivision plan under York County review, no action
• Shoe Orthodontics building expansion at 1191 Eichelberger St tabled to March 5 (owner's request)
• Centennial Court (238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Hanover St) tabled to April 2
• Continued review of proposed zoning ordinance amendments and 2025 committee goals, including a home rehabilitation program

The Planning Commission discussed a conceptual plan to convert a vacant auto parts store at 25 Maple Ave into a 19-unit multifamily dwelling, with concerns about trash, parking, and site access. No formal action was taken; the applicant will present to the Zoning Hearing Board next. The commission also reviewed a revised zoning application for 238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Street, generally accepting the design with comments to be compiled. Zoning ordinance amendments and 2025 committee goals were discussed, with revisions to be finalized in March.

• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting as written
• Discussed 25 Maple Ave conceptual plan for 19-unit multifamily conversion; no action taken
• Reviewed 141 E. Hanover Street minor subdivision; no action needed, scheduled for March 5
• Tabled Shoe Orthodontics plan until March 5, 2025
• Discussed revised zoning application for 238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Street; generally accepting design, comments to be compiled
• Discussed zoning ordinance amendments; revisions to be finalized in March
• Discussed 2025 committee goals, including easing plan submissions and promoting development

4e Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will consider a request from Bandits Baseball Club to use the old police field at Myers Playground Ballfield. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive department updates on Recreation and Market House. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Bandits Baseball Club: Requesting use of the old police field at Myers Playground Ballfield
• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2025
• Recreation Department update
• Market House update
• Public comment periods

3c Public Safety Committee

The Hanover Borough Public Safety Committee will discuss a proposed additional goal to develop a plan for educational outreach and enforcement of the noise ordinance. The committee will also receive updates from the Police, Fire, and Codes Departments, and hear public comment. Routine items include approval of minutes from November 12, 2024.

• Proposed additional committee goal: develop a plan for educational outreach and enforcement of the noise ordinance
• Existing committee goals include safe navigation, pedestrian movement, and review of the Special Events ordinance
• Department updates from Police, Fire, and Codes

The Public Safety Committee approved minutes from November 2024 and discussed a proposed goal for noise ordinance educational outreach, which was reframed as an administrative task. Department heads provided updates on codes, police, fire, and public works, including a new federal grant for a traffic study. No formal ordinances or contracts were voted on; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 Public Safety Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to treat noise ordinance educational outreach as an administrative task, not a committee goal
• Discussed potential open container law, deferred to Governance and Policy Committee on Feb 10, 2025
• Noted receipt of Safe Streets for All Grant: $240,000 federal, $60,000 borough contribution for traffic study

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold public hearings on proposed tree removals at nine properties, consider a business closure notice from Paul Zimmerman Foundries, discuss a tree dedication plaque request, and plan the Arbor Day celebration. The commission also will review its proposed goals for grants, public engagement, and a borough-wide tree inventory.

• Public hearings for tree removals at 322 Broadway, 401/417/469/481/497 Clearview Rd, 423 McCosh St, 461 W Middle St, 720 East Walnut St
• Paul Zimmerman Foundries – notice of business closure and order cancellation
• Request from Main Street Hanover for a tree dedication plaque for Andrea Niehoff Goodson
• Arbor Day celebration scheduled for April 23, 2025, with proposed tree donation from Hanover Auto Team
• Discussion of 2025 goals: grant opportunities, public education, borough-wide street tree inventory and maintenance plan

The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission approved the removal of nine trees at specified addresses, forwarding them to Public Works for implementation. They also approved a permit for a new tree planting at 134 Broadway. The commission discussed plans for the 2025 Arbor Day celebration and set goals for grants, public education, and a tree inventory.

• Approved removal of trees at 322 Broadway, 401, 417, 469, 481, 497 Clearview Rd, 423 McCosh St, 461 W Middle St, 720 East Walnut St
• Approved permit for property owner at 134 Broadway to expand planting area and plant one male Princeton sentry gingko tree
• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda including the 2025 real estate tax warrant of $6,694,254.69, a resolution to reduce paid parking meter hours to 8:30AM–6:00PM, and renaming West Hanover Street Park to Union Park. Also up for discussion are building change orders totaling $20,549, a CDBG contract reduction for park improvements to $0, and a proclamation for Poverty Awareness Month.

• 2025 Tax Warrant for $6,694,254.69 with 0.95% commission for collector
• Resolution 1427: changing paid parking meter times to 8:30AM–6:00PM
• CDBG Amendatory Contract: West Hanover Street Park improvements reduced from $5,000 to $0
• Rename West Hanover Street Park to Union Park via Resolution 1429
• Building change orders totaling $20,549 (roofing, wall extension, fire alarm power, vestibule access)

The Hanover Borough Council approved the consent agenda, including the 2025 tax warrant, fee changes for parking meters, and the renaming of West Hanover Street Park to Union Park. It also approved Resolution No. 1428 designating a code official under the 2018 IPMC, with one opposing vote. Additionally, the council ratified four change orders for the 33 Frederick Street project totaling $20,549.

• Approved consent agenda items including 2025 tax warrant ($6,694,254.69) and parking meter time change (8:30AM-6:00PM)
• Approved Resolution No. 1428 designating code official under 2018 IPMC (7-1, Lookenbill opposed)
• Ratified 33 Frederick Street change orders #19, #27, #30, #31 totaling $20,549
• Approved renaming West Hanover Street Park to Union Park (Resolution No. 1429)
• Approved CDBG amendatory contract reducing West Hanover Street Park improvements from $5,000 to $0
• Approved 90-day extension for Centennial Court final subdivision plan to June 1, 2025
• Approved Bellview Street vacation agreement and authorized ordinance advertisement
• Approved special event permit for Defeat MSA 5K Annual Run on March 29, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The commission will meet to appoint its leadership for the year and assign members to committees. The body will also discuss bank account changes and the repair or replacement of a utility vehicle involved in an accident.

• Appointment of Chairperson, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Bank account changes with Orrstown Bank
• Decision on repair or replacement of utility involved in accident
• Review of 2024 audit preparations

The commission held its annual reorganization, unanimously appointing Michael Newman as Chairman, Mark Elksnis as Vice-Chairman, April Wetzel as Secretary, and Brown Plus as Treasurer. They also approved a consent agenda, switched bank accounts to Orrstown Bank, and tabled discussion on repairing or replacing a utility truck. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Michael Newman as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Elksnis as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed April Wetzel as Secretary (unanimous)
• Appointed Brown Plus as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved switching to Municipal Relationship Interest Checking account with Orrstown Bank (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on repair/replace utility truck (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will vote on a consent agenda including a fee resolution to shorten paid parking hours, a $20,000 sponsorship for Community Kitchen, and a resolution to rename West Hanover Street Park to Union Park. They will also ratify building change orders totaling $49,549 and consider committee goals for 2025, which include balanced budgets and seeking partnerships. An executive session is scheduled for 6:30 PM prior to the public meeting.

• Resolve to rename West Hanover Street Park to Union Park
• Amend fee resolution to reduce paid parking hours from 8:30AM-8:30PM to 8:30AM-6:00PM
• Approve $20,000 sponsorship agreement with Community Kitchen for 33 Frederick Street (5 years)
• Ratify building change orders totaling $49,549 for roofing, wall extension, fire alarm power, and MEP vestibule access
• Accept CDBG amendatory contract reducing West Hanover Street Park improvements from $5,000 to $0

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted to move all consent agenda items, including library board appointments, a $20,000 sponsorship for Community Kitchen, and a parking meter time change, to the full Council for consideration. It also approved a resolution to rename West Hanover Street Playground to Union Park, ratified four building change orders totaling $20,549, and approved the 2025 committee goals. No final decisions were made; all actions are recommendations to the Borough Council.

• Moved consent agenda items 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 to Council agenda (carried)
• Moved consent item 3 (tax liens/exonerations) to Council agenda (carried)
• Moved consent item 6 (library board appointments) to Council agenda (carried; Roland recused)
• Moved consent item 7 (33 Frederick sponsorship) to Council agenda (carried)
• Moved consent item 9 (code official designation) to Council agenda (carried)
• Moved resolution to rename West Hanover Street Playground to Union Park to Council agenda (carried)
• Moved approval of change orders #19, #27, #30, #31 totaling $20,549 to Council agenda (carried)
• Approved 2025 Finance & Personnel Committee goals as written (carried)

3b Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee (Formerly Enhancement Committee)

The Enhancement Committee will discuss and set 2025 goals, including triaging parking lot facilities, developing improvement concepts, and reviewing downtown aesthetics. They will also consider establishing a subcommittee for the Market House Study and receive updates on downtown businesses. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• 2025 Committee Goals: develop strategy to triage parking lot facilities and prioritize capital projects
• 2025 Committee Goals: review long-term strategies for downtown atmosphere and aesthetics
• 2025 Committee Goals: serve as liaison between residents and human service providers for access barriers
• 2025 Committee Goals: financially incentivize businesses to relocate downtown
• Parks and Recreation Director Matt Purkins – Establishment of a Subcommittee for the Market House Study

The Enhancement Committee discussed and refined its 2025 goals, including parking lot improvements, downtown aesthetics, and business incentives. Chairman Hegberg proposed removing goal #4 (financial incentives for businesses) and questioned whether goal #3 (liaison for residents) fits the committee's scope. The committee also discussed forming a Market House subcommittee with members from the Recreation Board and vendors, and received updates on downtown business openings and closings.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 as written
• Discussed 2025 committee goals; Chairman proposed removing goal #4
• Discussed forming Market House subcommittee with Recreation Board and vendors
• Noted 13 of 118 Market House stalls unrented
• Received downtown business updates: new and closing businesses listed

3d Water & Sewer Committee

The committee will discuss water capacity requests for two new developments (Devener Landing and Mustang Pointe), consider fluoridation policy, and review 2025 goals focusing on system resiliency, threat mitigation, and unified water strategy. Public comment will be heard on agenda items and other matters.

• Safe Yield Tool presentation
• Water capacity request for Devener Landing development
• Water capacity request for Mustang Pointe development
• Discussion of fluoridation policy
• 2025 Committee Goals: Clear Lake improvements, threat assessment (Risk and Resilience Assessment), unified water strategy

The Water and Sewer Committee discussed water capacity requests for the Devener Landing (119 homes) and Mustang Pointe (180 homes) developments, noting the safe yield study's impact. No formal approvals were made; the committee will receive a draft long-term strategy in March. Fluoridation was discussed, with staff to compile materials for further review. The minutes from December 5, 2024, were approved.

• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024, meeting as written
• Discussed water capacity for Devener Landing (119 homes) and Mustang Pointe (180 homes), no vote taken
• Staff to provide draft long-term water capacity strategy in March
• Staff to compile fluoridation materials for March meeting
• Adjourned at 7:40 PM

4a Stormwater Authority

The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority will vote on a motion to amend its bylaws to remove term limits for officers. Other agenda items include a gasification project update, a presentation from CIS Solutions, and setting 2025 committee goals. The goals focus on finalizing a capital project priority list and identifying ways to supplement revenue without increasing rates.

• Motion to amend Section 14.2 of the Bylaws to remove term limits for officers
• Gasification Project Update
• Presentation from CIS Solutions
• 2025 Committee Goals: Finalize capital project priority list and identify supplemental revenue without rate adjustment

The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority voted to amend Section 14.2 of its Bylaws to remove term limits for officers, with the amendment to be presented at the March 14, 2025 meeting. The board also discussed the gasification project's potential relocation to the former regional wastewater site off Ram Dr. and reviewed 2025 committee goals, including capital project prioritization and revenue diversification. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to amend Bylaws Section 14.2 to remove officer term limits (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 meeting as written (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 PM (motion carried)

4d Library Board of Governors

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors will meet to review committee and director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss goals for the Board of Governors for 2025.

• Discussion of 2025 Board of Governor’s Goals
• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• HPLA Investment Report
• Borough Manager's Report

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors approved the November 2024 minutes and received reports. The annual appeal raised over $926,000, and the Friends of the Library raised over $80,000 in 2024. The 2025 borough budget was passed. No formal decisions were made on other matters.

• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes
• Noted annual appeal raised over $926,000
• Noted Friends of the Library raised over $80,000 in 2024
• Noted 2025 borough budget passed

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 8, 2025, with the main items including a continued discussion of proposed zoning ordinance amendments and setting 2025 committee goals. Several prior items are tabled, including a building expansion and a development project. No active submissions are pending for a potential site redesign at 225 Moul Avenue. The meeting also includes public comment periods.

• Continued discussion and review of proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments
• Discussion of 2025 committee goals, including review of zoning ordinance and potential owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program using HUD grants
• 225 Moul Avenue: Potential site redesign discussion with no active submissions
• Shoe Orthodontics building expansion at 1191 Eichelberger St – tabled until February
• Centennial Court development at 238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Hanover Street – tabled until April

The Hanover Borough Planning Commission reorganized for 2025, appointing Hegberg as Chairperson, Dunn as Vice Chairperson, and Johnson as Secretary. The commission discussed the tree removal at 225 Moul Ave, noting the Zoning Hearing Board had denied the removal request and that the commission lacks authority in the matter; a site visit was suggested. Several agenda items were tabled: Shoe Orthodontics until February 5, 2025, and 238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Street until April 2, 2025. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters beyond the reorganization and approval of previous minutes.

• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Appointed Hegberg as Planning Commission Chairperson (motion carried)
• Appointed Dunn as Vice Chairperson (motion carried)
• Appointed Johnson as Secretary (motion carried)
• Tabled Shoe Orthodontics until February 5, 2025
• Tabled 238 Centennial Ave & 242 W. Street until April 2, 2025

4e Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution to rename West Hanover Street Park as Union Park. Other new business includes three park-use requests: Bandits Baseball Club for the old police field at Myers Playground, Kiwanis Club for a pavilion, and a religious group for a permit at Wirt Park. The board will also set 2025 goals, including a sustainable parks funding plan and a subcommittee on the Market House's future.

• Resolution to rename West Hanover Street Park to Union Park
• Bandits Baseball Club requests use of old police field at Myers Playground Ballfield
• Kiwanis Club requests pavilion at West Hanover Street Playground
• Fun Day in the Park with Jesus requests open-space permit at Wirt Park on June 14, 2025
• 2025 goals: create sustainable Parks and Recreation funding source plan and subcommittee for Market House

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board approved renaming West Hanover Street Park to Union Park, approved a pavilion request from the Kiwanis Club, and approved a park use permit for Fun Day in the Park with Jesus. The Bandits Baseball Club request was tabled for further discussion. The board also discussed creating a subcommittee for the Market House.

• Approved renaming West Hanover Street Park to Union Park
• Approved Kiwanis Club pavilion request at West Hanover Street Playground
• Approved Fun Day in the Park with Jesus open space permit at Wirt Park on June 14, 2025, pending Codes Dept approval
• Tabled Bandits Baseball Club request to next meeting
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes

3a Governance and Policy Committee

The Governance and Policy Committee will discuss amendments to the vehicle take-home policy and the open container law. The body will also review mission and vision statements and establish goals for Council committees.

• Vehicle Take-Home Policy Amendment
• Open Container Law
• Mission/Vision Statements/Tagline
• Review and revision of the Vacant Property Registration Ordinance
• Development of a Borough Council handbook on ethics and conduct

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will hold public hearings on proposed removal of shade trees at nine properties, including 322 Broadway and several on Clearview Rd. The commission will also discuss a notice of business closure from Paul Zimmerman Foundries and a request from Main Street Hanover. Reports from the Public Works Director and Parks and Recreation Director will be presented, and proposed goals for the commission will be discussed.

• Public hearings for tree removals at 322 Broadway, 401, 417, 469, 481, 497 Clearview Rd, 423 McCosh St, 461 W Middle St, 720 East Walnut St
• Discussion on Notice of Business Closure and Order Cancellation from Paul Zimmerman Foundries, Columbia, PA
• Discussion regarding current request from Main Street Hanover
• Shade tree permit application for tree planting at 134 Broadway (property owner willing to pay)
• Proposed goals: maximize grants, engage public, borough-wide street tree inventory