Hanover Borough Council Minutes, May 22, 2024  President Reichart convened the public meeting of Hanover Borough Council on' Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Hanover Borough Council Chamber, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, as Community Media was present to conduct a video and audio recording of the meeting via Zoom  advertised.  presentation for all citizens to have access. PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS' REPORTS  President Reichart called ther regular business oft ther meeting to order and asked all those in attendance Onr roll call the following answered as present: Mr. Bubb, Mrs. Funk, Mrs. Greenholt, Mr. Hegberg, Mr. Kress, Mr. Lookenbill, Mr. Reichart, Mr. Roland and Dr. Rupp; Mayor Whitman; Solicitor Shultis; Staff Members Secretary Felix and Borough Manager Lewis; Junior Councipersons Huston and Persaud. Acknowledgement of Executive Session: Solicitor Shultis stated that there was an executive session Wednesday, May 22, 2024 prior to this meeting from 6:301 PM to 7:00 PM involving the following items  to recite the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.  Council member Mr. Fuentes was noti in attendance. under Sections 708a (4) & (5) of the Sunshine Act:  Library Update Public Comment  Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance  Tom Allison, 265 Valley Drive: Mr. Allison spoke in opposition to the proposed rental registration and inspection ordinance for reasons of anticipated increase in cost to the taxpayers. He questioned the needf for owner occupied residences tol be inspected, since there are safety issues not being addressed Dan Moul, 45 Sandy Court: Mr. Moul stated that the financial aspects for the proposed rental registration and inspection ordinance are unknown at this point and citizens have a right to know what the costs willl be. He believes that costs will be passed along to the tenants he stated his opposition to Barry Brashears, 700 Moul Avenue: Mr. Brashears has been a landlord for over 34 years. He noted various increases in utility bills and other costs. Life is hard and costs are high for young and old alike and he is concerned that costs from the proposed rental registration and inspection ordinance will be Arthur J. Becker, Jr.. Esquire, 529 Carlisle Street: Mr. Becker stated that he represents numerous landlords and taxpayers who are opposed to the enactment of the proposed rental registration and inspection ordinance. He noted that inspections are now currently free. He stated that only a low percent of residential rentals are in need ofi inspections. He questioned the enforcement of the current ordinance. He criticized the financial logistics and lack of a business plan for the proposed ordinance. Mr. Becker suggested thati inspections should only be performed when there are three (3) or more code Glenn Bange, 1281 Honda Road: Mr. Bange is a landlord in the Borough. He stated his opposition to the proposed rental registration and inspection ordinance for financial and logistical reasons. He questioned the need for a license for all properties, versus one license for each landlord. Robert Holt, 513 High Street: Mr. Holt stated his opposition to the boat rentals at Long Arm Dam. He feels the watershed should remain undisturbed. He believes that the boat rental building should have been built further back from the water. He asked for more transparency and increased public Isaac Riston, 36W. Hanover Street: Mr. Riston stated that it is time to respond to the needs of this community by passing the rental registration and inspection ordinance. Many municipalities have already passed similar ordinances. There is evidence that residential rental inspections are necessary to ensure: safe habitable residences for tenants. He stated many court cases that support the need for residential rental registration andi inspection ordinances. Since the Borough's own police, fire and code enforcement safety officials support this ordinance then it is time to pass the ordinance and fulfill the  in the proposed ordinance. the proposed ordinance.  passed along to tenants.  violations on a property.  notifications.  needs of the community.    Hanover Borough Council Minutes, May 22, 2024, Page 2  PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS' REPORTS  Public Comment  Aaron Seidel, 327 West Elm Avenue: Mr. Seidel spoke in support of the proposed rental registration and inspection ordinance. Mr. Seidel commented how it was odd that no tenants spoke yet at this meeting. He noted that this is a typical ordinance passed by many other municipalities and supported the efforts to pass the ordinance. He asked for more transparency in notifications to the public. Philip Redding, 230 Stock Street: Mr. Redding was critical that costs have not yet been determined for the proposed rental registration and inspection ordinance. He supported the idea of tenants having the ability to register themselves. He would like to see the business plan before the ordinance is passed. Mr. Redding was concerned that the enforcement oft the ordinance would displace tenants causing an increase in homelessness. Mr. Redding emphasized his lack of support for the proposed ordinance as  written.  President Reichart thanked all of the citizens for their comments. Mayor Whitman presented the following certificates of appreciation:  Certificates of Appreciation  James Zartman- - February 2001 to April 2024, Council & Zoning Board Stanley DeHoff - September 2001 to April 2024, Recreation Board Libby Huston - February 22, 2023 to May 22, 2024, Junior Council Thea Persaud - February 22, 2023 to May 22, 2024, Junior Council Hanover Borough Council congratulated all ont their service to the Borough.  Consent Agenda Agenda:  It was moved by Mr. Roland, seconded by Mr. Kress to approve the following items on the Consent  a. Approval of Minutes: April 24, 2024 Council Minutes  Approve Bills for Payment ii. Accept Monthly Financial Statement ii. Accept Report of Monthly Investments  b. Finance Reports:  C. Tidal Wave Auto Spa: Release performance bond in the amount of $966,849.56. d. YWCA: Approve Resolution for Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Approval e. Certified Hiring List: Authorize Civil Service Commission to create certified hiring list for one  probationary police officer . Field Use Agreements: Approve g. Board resignations:  M Myers Playground - Hanover Diamond Sports  i. Accept resignation of Stanley DeHoff from the Hanover Borough Recreation Board ii. Accept resignation of James L. Zartman from the Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board h. Stonewicke Residential Development Accept offer of dedication for water system Appointment of Edward Lookenbill to the Council Public Safety Committee  Dr. Rupp questioned the need for a fourth person on the Hanover Borough Council Public Safety Committee and asked how a tie vote would be handled ift the committee is increased from three (3)to four (4) members. Manager Lewis clarified that ai tie vote would move the item to the Council Workshop  for direction. Motion carried.    Hanover Borough Council Minutes, May 22, 2024, Page 3  REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES  Council Workshop/Finance & Personnel Committee = Mr. Kress  It was moved by Mr. Kress, seconded by Mrs. Funk to approve appointment of Gerald Funke as alternate member to the Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board to fulfill an unexpired term until Itwas moved by Mrs. Funk, seconded by Mr. Kress to approve appointment of Shane Henderson to the Hanover Borough Recreation Board to fulfill an unexpired term until December 31, 2026. Motion  December 31, 2025. Motion carried.  carried.  Public Works & Facilities Committee - Mr. Roland  Itv was moved by Mr. Roland, seconded by Mr. Kress to approve Ordinance No. 2367 amending the recycling ordinance with the additional wording for high grade office paper. On roll call, the following voted in favor of the motion: Mr. Bubb, Mrs. Funk, Mrs. Greenholt, Mr. Hegberg, Mr. Kress, Mr. It was moved by Mr. Roland, seconded by Mr. Kress to authorize a legal advertisement for an online  Lookenbill, Mr. Reichart, Mr. Roland and Dr. Rupp. Motion carried. vehicle and equipment sale through Municibid auction for the following items:  1994 Ferris Mower 2000 Ferris Mower 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor 2007 Mack Refuse Truck 1999 Spec Tec Trailer  1987 Ford Tractor (Snow blower attachment)  Various Playground equipment pieces (will be listed individually in the resolution)  Motion carried.  Itwas moved by Mr. Roland, seconded by Mr. Kress to authorize the purchase ofa 2024 Hustler Zero- Turn mower in the amount of $14,438 to be funded by vehicle acquisition savings that was previously  budgeted. Motion carried. Public Safety Committee - Mr. Funk  Itwas moved by! Mrs. Funk, seconded by! Mr. Kress to approve Ordinance No. 2368 amending Chapter 346-1- Paragraph C of the Code of Ordinances of The Borough of Hanover entitled, "Streets and alleys in which parking is restricted. Parking is restricted in the following streets and alleys in the manner  hereinafter provided," shall be amended to include the following items:  Name of Street Railroad Street Railroad Street  Side West East  Location  Southwardly from Bankl Lane a distance of 501 feet andt to a point 941 feet south of Bank Lane a distance of 44 feet southwardly toward Broadway, except for loading and unloading only with a maximum time limit of 20 minutes Northwardly: from East Chestnut Street a distance of 90 feet to a point 1301 feet northwardly from East Chestnut Street for a distance of 401 feet for loading and unloading only with maximum time limit of 20 minutes  On roll call, the following voted in favor of the motion: Mr. Bubb, Mrs. Funk, Mrs. Greenholt, Mr. Hegberg, Mr. Kress, Mr. Lookenbill, Mr. Reichart, Mr. Roland and Dr. Rupp. Motion carried. Itwas moved by Mrs. Funk, seconded by Dr. Rupp to approve Ordinance No. 2369 amending, supplementing and replacing the Rental Property Ordinance oft the Borough of Hanover, Ordinance No. Itwas moved by Mr. Roland, seconded by Mr. Lookenbill to table the approval of Ordinance No. 2369 amending, supplementing and replacing thel Rental Property Ordinance of the Borough of Hanover,  1796 enacted December 19, 1984.    Hanover Borough Council Minutes, May 22, 2024, Page 4  REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES Public Safety Committee - Mr. Funk  Ordinance No. 1796 enacted December 19, 1984. On roll call, Mr. Lookenbill, Mrs. Greenholt and Mr. Roland voted ini favor of the motion; Mr. Bubb, Mrs. Funk, Mr. Hegberg, Mr. Kress, Mr. Reichart and Dr. Rupp votedi in opposition tot the motion. The motion failed with three (3) voting ini favor oft the motion Mrs. Greenholt stated that she would like more information on a financial plan prior to the passing of Mr. Roland stated that he feels that tenants are being discriminated against by the passing of the Onr roll call, thet following voted to approve Ordinance No. 2369 amending, supplementing and replacing the Rental Property Ordinance oft the Borough of! Hanover, Ordinance No. 1796 enacted December 19, 1984. On roll call, thet following votedi int favor oft the ordinance: Mr. Bubb, Mrs. Funk, Mr. Hegberg, Mr. Kress, Mr. Reichart and Dr. Rupp; Mrs. Greenholt, Mr. Lookenbill and Mr. Roland voted in opposition of the motion. The motion to approve was passed with sic (6) voting in favor of the motion and three  and six (6) voting in opposition to the motion.  the ordinance. ordinance.  (3) voting in opposition to the motion.  MAYOR'S REPORT- Mayor Whitman reported the April highlights:  4-4: I'spent the afternoon with Washington Elementary 3rd and 4th graders for Career Day where talked with them about our local government and what all I do as mayor. It was great to see their enthusiasm. Hanover 4-6: Itook part in opening day ceremonies for the! Hanover Little League by presenting a proclamation and then throwing the first pitch. This year for thei first time they will be able tol have night games with the installation of sports lighting fixtures and poles generously donated by Burkentine Real Estate, Gettle Inc. and Capital Electric 4-19: Hannover, Germany cyclist, Andreas Beneke, made a point to visit our town named after his home town during his year long cycling trek through every continent. Hel literally left his house on his bike andi is traveling by himself with whatever he can carry on his bike. Retired Fire Commissioner, James Roth and Wayne Bollinger gave us a very informative history tour of the Greater Hanover Area Fire Museum. Andreas also exchanged police patches with Chief Martin and Lt. Bunty. Mr. Beneke is a prosecutor for his profession and his brother is ap police officer. Later, we enjoyed the hospitality of Dolphin & Anchor Brew Pub. Some members of the! Hanover Cyclers came out to chat with Andreas while! he enjoyed his firstt taste of ap pretzel beer. The German cyclist has 4-20: Manager Lewis and I attended the Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Commissioners swearing in ceremony 4-24: The annual Arbor Day celebration was held at Guthrie Memorial Library hosted by the Hanover Garden Club. I presented a proclamation to State Forester, Matt Kern, as part of our Tree City USA certification. The children enjoyed learning about the importance of trees, a tree planting demonstration, and story time. Each preschooler received a tree sapling to take home and plant. That afternoon, Hanover Borough staff, the public works crew and employees from Hanover Auto Team planted several trees on York Street along with a 'Tree City' sign near the planting location. Thank yout to Hanover Auto Team for their generous donation for everyone 4-26: The Hanover Exchange Club heldt their 24th Annual Evening of Comedy and Magic where I presented a proclamation to help bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention. Child Abuse prevention and education in the Yorka and Adams County areas is one ofther missions fort the Exchange Club. Itv was ane entertaining event enjoyed 4-30: Manager Lewis and I attended the annual YMCA Dinner where we honored exceptional people, looked back on the achievements of 2023 and marked fifty-five years of service to the Hanover community. Congratulations to everyone and we look forward to allt that is coming in 2024 with the YMCA expansion. Throughout the monthla attended meetings for the 250th Celebration Committee, thel Blue Zones Project and the  Borough police officer, lan Ness also participated.  Supply. Wishing all the players and coaches af fantastic season. Play ball!  made his way to Australia and will be ending his tour in Asia before returning to Germany.  performed by State Rep. Kate Klunk at the Clover Lane Fire Station.  ink Hanover to enjoy for many years to come. Great work everyone!  by all.  Library Board of Governors.  President Reichart thanked Mayor Whitman for her report.    Hanover Borough Council Minutes, May 22, 2024, Page 5  OTHER MATTERS Public Comment  Cheryl Warner, 35 McAllister Street: Ms. Warner referenced her attendance at the Zoning Hearing Board meeting on Monday night regarding the property at 41-43 McAllister Street. She stated that her house is adjacent to the property. She presented a petition at that hearing with 13 signatures with residents that do not approve of the project due to parking and snow removal. Her petition was not Mrs. Funk was present at the Zoning Board meeting, and she asked for clarification of "party status" Mr. Reichart stated that while Council cannot address a matter regarding the Zoning Hearing Board, he Isaac Riston, 36 West Hanover Street: Mr. Riston thanked the six (6) Council members who voted in favor of the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance, after many years of debate. Chief Martin encouraged all to attend the annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 8:30AM, and notified the citizens of the pending street closures beginning at 7:30AM. He encouraged Mayor Whitman stated that in case ofi inclement weather, the Memorial Day parade would be cancelled President Reichart thanked all who participated this evening and noted that this meeting represents a classic example of the democratic process, and commended all citizens for their attendance and JUNE BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS Please check the dates and  accepted ands she felt that her concerns were not addressed.  and wheni iti is appropriate for a Councilperson to speak at a public hearing. understood Ms. Warner's effort to make Council aware of her concerns.  citizens to attend to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. butt the ceremony wills still take place at the American Legion.  comments.  times as some meetings have been advertised and rescheduled):  *Public Safety Committee *Public Works & Facilities Committee Council Workshop/Finance & Personne!: Hanover Borough Council: unable to attend any meetings.  Tuesday, June 4, 20246:30PM Wednesday, June 12, 20246 6:00PM Wednesday, June 19, 20247:00PM Wednesday, June 26, 20247:00PM  Committee Meetings will be cancelled ifti there is no business. Please advise the Borough Secretary ify you will be  Adjournment carried.  Itwas moved by Mr. Kress, seconded by Mr. Hegberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. Motion  Respectfully: submitted, AK7 Borough Secretary    NO.2367 ANORDINANCE  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2113 ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR COLLECTION, STORAGE, TKANSPORTATION, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL WASTE AND RECYCLING, INCLUDING MANDATORY SOURCE SEPARATION AND SEPARATE COLLECTION OF DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, PROHIBITING THE DISPOSAL OF DESIGNATED RECYCLABLES AND LEAF WASTE; EMPOWERING THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER TO ADOPT AND PROMULGATE: REASONABLE REGULATIONS THEREOF; FIXING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE" AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 308 OF THE CODE OF BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Council of the Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, and it is hereby enacted and ordained by the authority of the same as  ORDINANCES OFTHE! BOROUGH OFI HANOVER."  follows:  SECTION1: That Ordinance No. 2113 isl hereby amended.  SECTION: 2: That Chapter 308 Solid Waste, Section 11 Paragraph A and Paragraph Bof the Code ofOrdinances ofThe Borough of1 Hanover entitled, "Separation of designated recyclables," shall A. Designatedi recyclables shalll bel kepts separate fromi municipal waste for thej purpose of mandatory curbside recycling tot thee extent required by the following provisions: (1) Owners and occupants ofa all residential properties shalll keep separate the following designated recyclables: aluminum cans, corrugated paper (cardboard), high-grade office paper and bi-metal cans. Leaf waste shalll bel kept separate unless they have otherwise (2) Owners and occupants ofa all commercial, municipal andi institutional establishments and properties and sponsors or organizers of community activities shalll keep separate the following designated recyclables: aluminum cans corrugated paper (cardboard), high- grade office paper and1 bimetal cans. Leafv waste shall alsol bel kepts separate unless they 3) Additionally, the Borough may by resolution enumerate additional: recyclables that willl be required tol bes separated from: municipal waste and collectedi in accordance with this B. Thef following are thej placement procedures for the curbside collection of designated recyclables.. Aluminum and! bi-metal cans shalll bee emptied ando cleaned. Corrugated cardboard shall bet tiedt together or placedi inc closeablei refusel bags soi it cannot become airborne: not to exceed fifty (50) pounds. High-grade office papers shall bep placedi inc closable refuse bags soit cannot! become airbornei not toe exceed fifty (50) pounds. Recyclables shalll bej placed att the curb ora alleyway where refuse/garbage: is collected. Recyclables shall not! be otherwise mixed with municipal waste for collection, removal or disposal. Leafe wastes shall be set out for collection inai manner tol be designated by thel Borough.Storm damaged tree branches and shrubbery shalll be collected by' Thel Borough when placed att the curb or alleyway for collection: ina NOW,THEREFORE, BEI ITI ENACTED AND ORDAINED this 22nd day of May, 2024 that  bea amended tor read asf follows:  provided for composting.  havec otherwise provided for composting.  chapter.  manner prescribed byt the Boroughl Manager.  Chapter 308 of the Code of Ordinances ofThel Borough ofHanoveri is hereby amended.  ATTEST: Alhh Secrétary  THE BOROUGHOFHANOVER Council (Vice) President  APPROVED this 22nd day.pfMay,2024.  CL  Mayor