HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP YORK COUNTY PA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATION, REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2024 HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP MEETING ROOM & ZOOM  7:00 PM  Chairman Manifold called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and opened the meeting with the Pledge. He asked that all in attendance sign in and anyone who may be recording the meeting provide their name and address fort the record. In attendance, Supervisors David Wisnom and John O'Neill, Attorney Andy Miller, Zoning Officer Cliff Tinsley, and Township The Board held an executive session prior to the meeting to discuss potential litigation.  Manager Katie Berry.  Minutes  Supervisor O'Neill motioned to approve the January 2, 2024, Board of Supervisors Re- Organization meeting minutes and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Supervisor O'Neill motioned to approve the January 2, 2024, Board of Supervisors Regular meeting minutes and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried.  Treasurer's Report/nvoices  Chairman Manifold motioned to approve the January 31, 2024, Treasurer's Report and previously reviewed invoices listed in this report. Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion  carried. Roads Report:  Winter Maintenance- The Road Crew plowed for the first time in a while with the equipment performing well. They did a great job maintaining the roads even with the  drifting that occurred after the snow.  Subdivision/Land Development Plans:  Bridgeview Development - Request for Surety reduction that was tabled from last month. Attorney Miller does not feel the surety amount should be released and there should be a discussion with the developer and advised the board of the motions to be made. Chairman Manifold recommended that the solicitor and the developer agree to the remaining amount and get the security to the level it needs to be in order to proceed forward. Supervisor O'Neill motioned to deny the $55,000 surety reduction request based  Page 1of3    on all of this and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. It is noted that Chairman Manifold withdrew his motion and asked Mr. Juffe who was present if he understood, and he said he did. Motion Carried. Manifold then call for a motion regarding the engineer's report from Martin and Martin dated January 23, 2024, and Supervisor O'Neill motioned to release the engineer's assessment of the surety to the developer. Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Attorney Miller will reach out to them to make sure they have Hopewell VS. Price Enforcement- Chairman Manifold motioned to authorize the solicitor tof file a judgement to the court of common pleas against the resident after 30 days and Township HOP Terms and Conditions- Chairman Manifold asked Zoning Officer Tinsley to look into this for the Township and Attorney Miller suggested a change. Private Streets -Attorney Miller gave four options for remedies in regard to private streets in the township that were not installed according to the plans. Animal Ordinance Amendment - Attorney Miller suggested to the board to move the domestic livestock provisions to the zoning ordinance as well. The board agreed. Supervisor Wisnom motioned for the Attorney to add this provision and Supervisor  the correct amount. Solicitor's Report:  Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried.  O'Neill seconded. Motion carried.  Other Business:  Real Estate Taxes = Supervisor O'Neill motioned to approve the return of uncollected Real Estate Taxes in the amount of $522.89 for Hopewell Township 2023 Interims. Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Supervisor O'Neill motioned to approve the return of uncollected Real Estate Taxes in the amount of $1156.71 for Hopewell Township 2023 regular taxes and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Supervisor O'Neill motioned to approve the return of uncollected Real Estate Taxes in the amount of $220.20 for Hopewell Township 2022 Interim taxes and Supervisor Fire Presentation/False alarms Ordinance = Manifold called for a motion to authorize the Codes Enforcement Officer to be able to enforce Section 7-205 2002-10. O'Neill Mark Leach - of 2444 Plank Rd was present to discuss and asked questions about the old landfill/ water pumping. Chairman Manifold explained how the water is being treated. He also had previously reached out to Rich Hazenstab of the YSWA who was unable to attend tonight. Rich agreed to meet with Mark and answer any questions he may have. Search 93 Search & Rescue - Chief Timmer gave a presentation on what Search 93 does, how they are dispatched through 911 and handed out information. Eric White was  Wisnom seconded. Motion carried.  motioned and Wisnom seconded. Motion carried.  also present to discuss possible donations.  Page 2 of3    Personnel:  Employee Retirement Notification- Al letter of Retirement from Donald 'Donnie' McCauslin has been submitted to the Board for March 29, 2024. Chairman Manifold motioned to accept his letter of retirement and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Manifold stated that Donnie has been a large asset to Hopewell Township and has dealt with a lot of change over the years. He willl be missed, and we wish him good luck int thet future. Motion carried. Employee Annual Review- Katie Berry- Manager, Secretary, and Treasurer has had her annual review for 2023. She has done an exceptional job for the Board, the Residents and for the Township Employees. Wel look forward to another exceptional year. Chairman Manifold recommended and motioned for her to get a $3.25 increase effective January  16. Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried.  Public Comment: Kathleen Davis of 19072 Valley Rd asked if she also could have info or meet with Rich Hazenstab like Mark Leach requested earlier in the meeting.  Chairman Manifold adjourned the meeting at 8:42pm.  Bnuekae) Diana Manker, Recording Secretary  Page 3of3    1:29 PM 02/01/24 Cash Basis  Hopewell Township As of January 31, 2024  Balance Sheet Prev Year Comparison  Jan 31,24 Jan 31,23 $Change %0 Change  ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 100." Checking/Savings 100.00 General Fund Checking 100.01. Johnson Controls 100.00- General Fund Checking- Other Total 100.00. General Fund Checking 101.00 Cell Tower MMA 102.00. Traffic Light MMA 103.00 Facilities Fund! MMA 104.00. Equipment Fund MMA 107. -ARPA Total1 100. Checking/Savings 105.00 Payroll Checking 106.00 State Fund Checking Total Checking/Savings Total Current Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 210.00 Payroll Liabilities 210.01 Federal Taxes Withheld 210.02. FICA1 Taxes Withheld 210.03 - Medicare' Taxes Withheld 210.04- PAI UC Taxes Withheld 210.05. State Income Taxes Withheld 210.06 Local Income Taxes Withheld 210.07. Local Services Tax Withheld 210.14. FICA Company Paid 210.15. Medicare Taxes Company Paid Total 210.00. Payroll Liabilities 2110 Direct Deposit Liabilities Total Other Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity 275.00 Fund Balance Netl Income Total Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY  0.00 91,790.00 -91,790.00 -100.0% 462,697.36 477,616.45 -14,919.09 462,697.36 569,406.45 -106,709.09 -18.7% 160,278.69 111,756.85 48,521.84 3,117.61 2,543,675.00 2,159,906.50 383,768.50 336,800.61 327,220.07 0.00 551,914.93 -551,914.93 -100.0% 3,506,569.27 3,723,247.44 -216,678.17 21,243.82 136,809.85 3,664,622.94 3,766,177.96 -101,555.02 3,664,622.94 3,766,177.96 -101,555.02 3,664,622.94 3,766,177.96 -101,555.02  -3.1% 43.4% 2.5% 17.8% 2.9% -5.8% -30.3% 997.3% -2.7% -2.7% -2.7%  3,042.64  74.97 9,580.54  30,462.93 -9,219.11 12,467.59 124,342.26  0.00 0.00 0.00 42.15 0.00 602.21 44.00 0.00 -0.01 688.35  -2,966.00 -1,854.35 -433.68 19.19 -918.20 319.98 28.00 -1,854.35 -433.69 -8,093.10 0.00 -11,055.19 11,055.19 688.35 -19,148.29 19,836.64 688.35 -19,148.29 19,836.64 688.35 -19,148.29 19,836.64 3,830,156.21 3,810,441.96 19,714.25 -166,221.62 25,115.71 -141,105.91 3,663,934.59 3,785,326.25 -121,391.66 3,664,622.94 3,766,177.96 -101,555.02  2,966.00 100.0% 1,854.35 100.0% 433.68 100.0% 22.96 119.7% 918.20 100.0% 282.23 16.00 1,854.35 100.0% 433.68 100.0% 8,781.45  88.2% 57.1% 108.5% 100.0% 103.6% 103.6% 103.6% 0.5% -561.8% -3.2% -2.7% B6 3  A  Page 1    1:30PM 02/01/24 Cash Basis  Hopewell Township Expenses by Vendor Detail January 2024 Account  Date AERO ENERGY 01/30/2024 Total AEROE ENERGY AIRGAS USA, LLC 01/02/2024 Total AIRGAS USA, LLC ANDREWI FOWLER 01/15/2024 Total ANDREW FOWLER ARMSTRONG 01/30/2024 Total ARMSTRONG AT&T 01/30/2024 TotalA AT&T BEARS PORTABLE TOILETS 01/30/2024 Total BEARS PORTABLE TOILETS BENILDA: SAGASTUME 01/02/2024 01/30/2024 Total BENILDA SAGASTUME BERGEY'S TRUCK CENTERS 01/30/2024 Total BERGEY'S TRUCK CENTERS CAPITAL SCREW. AND NUT COMPANY, INC 01/15/2024 Total CAPITAL SCREW AND NUT COMPANY, INC CARDMEMBER: SERVICE 01/02/2024 01/02/2024 01/02/2024 01/02/2024 01/02/2024 01/02/2024 01/02/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 Total CARDMEMBER: SERVICE  Num  Original Amo... Paid Amount 2,424.91 853.62 200.00 272.50 190.11 130.50 150.00 150.00 162.60 54.06 40.60 56.95 46.50 179.47 4.38 13.03 268.58 36.61 56.95 17.80 63.57 40.80 23.84 79.75 6.98 80.00 193.50 118.70 22.55  Balance 2,424.91 2,424.91 853.62 853.62 200.00 200.00 272.50 272.50 190.11 190.11 130.50 130.50 150.00 300.00 300.00 162.60 162.60 54.06 54.06 40.60 97.55 144.05 323.52 327.90 340.93 609.51 646.12 703.07 720.87 784.44 825.24 849.08 928.83 935.81 1,015.81 1,209.31 1,328.01 1,350.56 1,350.56 AM Dy  781.800 GALLONS 438.04- Vehicle Fuel..  2,424.91 2,424.91 853.62 853.62 200.00 200.00 272.50 272.50 190.11 190.11 130.50 130.50 150.00 150.00 300.00 162.60 162.60 54.06 54.06 40.60 56.95 46.50 179.47 4.38 13.03 268.58 36.61 56.95 17.80 63.57 40.80 23.84 79.75 6.98 80.00 193.50 118.70 22.55 1,350.56  Renewal Boots  437.01 Parts for Re... 409.01 Building Sup...  1/26-2/25/24 Svcs. 409.03 Telephone/.. 1/16-2/15/24 Cell 409.03 Telephone/l..  1/12-2/8/24  452.02 Hopewell. Ar...  Jan 2024 Cleaning 409.09. Bldg. & Offic... Feb: 2024 Cleaning 409.09. Bldg. & Offic...  Parts Screws  437.01 Parts for Re... 437.01 Parts for Re...  11/21/23-12/20/23 438.03 Vehicle Fuel. 11/21/23-12/20/23 400.08. Dues/Subsc.. 11/21/23-12/20/23 438.03. Vehicle Fuel... 11/21/23-12/20/23 409.01- Building Sup... 11/21/23-12/20/23 406.05. Postage 11/21/23-12/20/23 406.05. Postage 11/21/23-12/20/23 406.06 Meetings an... 12/21/23-1/19/24 12/21/23-1/19/24 12/21/23-1/19/24 12/21/23-1/19/24 12/21/23-1/19/24 12/21/23-1/19/24 12/21/23-1/19/24 12/21/23-1/19/24 12/21/23-1/19/24  438.03. Vehicle Fuel.. 400.08- Dues/Subsc.. 438.03. Vehicle Fuel.. 409.01 Building Sup... 406.03. Office Suppl.. 409.01 Building Sup... 413.01 Codes Enfor... 409.01 Building Sup... 409.01 Building Sup...  12/21/23-1/19/24 406.03. Office Suppl... 12/21/23-1/19/24 409.01 Building Sup... 12/21/23-1/19/24 400.08. Dues/Subsc...  Page1    1:30PM 02/01/24 Cash Basis  Hopewell Township Expenses by Vendor Detail January 2024 Account 404.00 Attorney Fees 406.04 Other Servic... 404.00 Attorney Fees 404.00 Attorney Fees 409.01 Building Sup. 439.02 Supplies 414.07. Reimbursabl.. 414.05 ZHB & Plan...  Date CGAL LAWFIRM, PC 01/02/2024 01/02/2024 Total CGA LAWF FIRM, PC CINTAS CORPORATION 01/15/2024 Total CINTAS CORPORATION COHEN LAW GROUP 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 Total COHEN LAW GROUP CULLIGAN WATER 01/30/2024 Total CULLIGANWATER DEGEMMILLI INC 01/02/2024 Total DE GEMMILL INC ELMER: STOLTZFUS 01/30/2024 Total ELMER STOLTZFUS ESQUIRE DEPOSITION: SOLUTIONS, LLC 01/30/2024 Total ESQUIRE DEPOSITION: SOLUTIONS, LLC EUREKA CONSOLIDATED 01/03/2024 01/30/2024 Total EUREKA CONSOLIDATED GENERAL CODE 01/15/2024 Total GENERAL CODE H.O.P.E. 01/02/2024 TotalH.O.P.E. HOPEWELL AREAI REC &F PARKI BOARD 01/02/2024 Total HOPEWELL AREAI REC & PARKE BOARD JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 01/30/2024 Total. JOHNI DEERE FINANCIAL KIMBALL MIDWEST 01/30/2024 Total KIMBALL MIDWEST  Num Hopkins Refilll Medical Negotiations Armstrong Audit Water Line Painting 6255 Hickory Rd 1/11/24  Original Amo... Paid Amount 744.00 1,626.00 73.13 2,373.33 1,280.00 3,946.67 25.47 3,535.57 2,386.75 500.00 10,000.00 83,477.46 1,195.00 2,500.00 11,975.15 663.41 532.30  Balance 744.00 2,370.00 2,370.00 73.13 73.13 2,373.33 3,653.33 7,600.00 7,600.00 25.47 25.47 3,535.57 3,535.57 2,386.75 2,386.75 500.00 500.00 10,000.00 93,477.46 93,477.46 1,195.00 1,195.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 11,975.15 11,975.15 663.41 663.41 532.30 532.30  General Business 404.00- Attorney Fees  744.00 1,626.00 2,370.00 73.13 73.13 2,373.33 1,280.00 3,946.67 7,600.00 25.47 25.47 3,535.57 3,535.57 2,386.75 2,386.75 500.00 500.00 10,000.00 83,477.46 93,477.46 1,195.00 1,195.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 11,975.15 11,975.15 663.41 663.41 532.30 532.30 AM  Wireless Services 404.00- Attorney Fees  2024 Q1 QrtE EMS 412.00 Ambulancel... 2024 Fire Protection 411.02 Contribution... Annual Maintenance 400.11 Other Servic... 2024 Contribution 459.01 H.O.P.E.Co...  1ST QTR: 2024 Seat Cushions Shop Supplies  452.01 Annual Recr... 437.01 Parts for Re... 409.01 Building Sup...  DyWw Page2    1:30PM 02/01/24 Cash Basis  Hopewell Township Expenses by Vendor Detail January 2024 Account 409.06- Capital Con... 408.00- Engineering. : 408.01 Engineering. :  Date LEE FENCE. AND OUTDOORI LLC 01/30/2024 Total LEE FENCE. AND OUTDOORI LLC MARTIN & MARTIN INC. 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 Totall MARTIN & MARTIN INC. MASON-DIXON PUBLIC LIBRARY 01/02/2024 Total MASON-DIXON PUBLIC LIBRARY MC MUNICIPALSERVICES, LLC 01/30/2024 Totall MC MUNICIPALSERVICES, LLC MEDIA ONEPA 01/15/2024 Total MEDIA ONE PA METE ED 01/02/2024 01/30/2024 Total METE ED MIKE FLINCHBAUGH 01/30/2024 Total MIKE FLINCHBAUGH MPL LAW FIRM 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 01/30/2024 Total MPL LAW FIRM PA Chamber Insurance 01/15/2024 Total PA Chamber Insurance PAC ONE CALL SYSTEM INC 01/15/2024 Total PA ONE CALL SYSTEM INC PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES 01/30/2024 Total PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PSATS 01/15/2024 Total PSATS  Num Fence & Gate 145-183-24A 197A-24A Kurtz  Original Amo... Paid Amount 7,200.00 274.00 835.80 2,706.60 1,323.50 10,800.00 21,680.06 400.37 53.22 111.46 2,913.00 60.00 314.50 1,816.00 330.59 1,052.00 3,740.00 3,276.00 558.10 280.00 17,480.92 63.66 184.02 1,851.00  Balance 7,200.00 7,200.00 274.00 1,109.80 3,816.40 5,139.90 5,139.90 10,800.00 10,800.00 21,680.06 21,680.06 400.37 400.37 53.22 164.68 164.68 2,913.00 2,913.00 60.00 374.50 2,190.50 2,521.09 3,573.09 7,313.09 10,589.09 11,147.19 11,427.19 11,427.19 17,480.92 17,480.92 63.66 63.66 184.02 184.02 1,851.00 1,851.00  7,200.00 7,200.00 274.00 835.80 2,706.60 1,323.50 5,139.90 10,800.00 10,800.00 21,680.06 21,680.06 400.37 400.37 53.22 111.46 164.68 2,913.00 2,913.00 60.00 314.50 1,816.00 330.59 1,052.00 3,740.00 3,276.00 558.10 280.00 11,427.19 17,480.92 17,480.92 63.66 63.66 184.02 184.02 1,851.00 1,851.00 An  209A-24A Mayberry 408.01 Engineering. : 238-24A WelISpan 408.00. Engineering. : 2024 Contribution 456.00 Library Cont...  Nov/Dec 2023 Hearing notice 11/28-12/27/23 El Forrest Ave 2023-09 27337-Stoltzfus 27334- Hamilton 27331-Act5 537 27338-WellSpan  413.01 Codes Enfor... 400.04- Advertising 438.07 Other Servic... 433.01 Supplies 414.07 Reimbursab.. 404.02 Attorney Fe... 404.00- Attorney Fees 404.00 Attorney Fees 404.02. Attorney Fe...  27332-Clifford Baer 404.00 Attorney Fees 27336-Municipall F.. 404.00- Attorney Fees 27333-Dwelling Rts 404.00 Attorney Fees 27330-37 College. 404.00- Attorney Fees 27335- Hopkins ZHB 404.02 Attorney Fe...  Feb: 2024 Monthly Fee Q1: 2024 2024 Dues  406.02 Insurance a... 438.07 Other Servic... 406.09- Office Equip... 400.08- Dues/Subsc...  bfwl Page3    1:30PM 02/01/24 Cash Basis  Hopewell Township Expenses by Vendor Detail January 2024 Account 406.05. Postage 406.04 Other Servic...  Date PURCHASE POWER 01/30/2024 Total PURCHASE POWER 01/15/2024 01/15/2024 01/30/2024 SPOT MEDIA 01/30/2024 Total SPOTI MEDIA STAPLES ADVANTAGE 01/15/2024 01/15/2024 01/15/2024 01/30/2024 Total STAPLES. ADVANTAGE Stephenson Equipment Inc 01/02/2024 01/02/2024 01/15/2024 01/30/2024 Total Stephenson Equipment Inc STEWARISTOWN BOROUGH 01/15/2024 Total STEWARTSTOWNBOROUGH STEWARTSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 01/02/2024 Total STEWARISTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUBURBAN PROPANE 01/15/2024 01/15/2024 01/15/2024 01/15/2024 Total SUBURBANI PROPANE SUMMERS NAGY LAW OFFFICES 01/30/2024 Total SUMMERS NAGY LAW OFFFICES THE HOME DEPOT 01/15/2024 01/15/2024 01/15/2024 Total THE HOME DEPOT TRACTOR: SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 01/15/2024 01/15/2024 Total" TRACTOR: SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN  Num Postage 1/1-1/31/24  Original Amo... Paid Amount 321.47 632.70 106.33 720.00 125.00 21.97 17.88 58.41 53.68 4,010.00 2,196.76 292.88 2,013.15 1,234.20 1,500.00 1,061.00 650.00 348.03 178.69 2,936.80 164.91 43.40 122.84 319.96 49.44  Balance 321.47 321.47 632.70 739.03 739.03 720.00 720.00 125.00 125.00 21.97 39.85 98.26 151.94 151.94 4,010.00 6,206.76 6,499.64 8,512.79 8,512.79 1,234.20 1,234.20 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,061.00 1,711.00 2,059.03 2,237.72 2,237.72 2,936.80 2,936.80 164.91 208.31CA 331.15 331.15 319.96 369.40 369.40 Am Page4  321.47 321.47 632.70 106.33 739.03 720.00 720.00 125.00 125.00 21.97 17.88 58.41 53.68 151.94 4,010.00 2,196.76 292.88 2,013.15 8,512.79 1,234.20 1,234.20 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,061.00 650.00 348.03 178.69 2,237.72 2,936.80 2,936.80 164.91 43.40 122.84 331.15 319.96 49.44 369.40  QUALITY/ KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS MID Total QUALITY/K KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS MID SOUTH PENN CODE CONSULTANTS LLC Total SOUTH PENN CODE CONSULTANTS LLC  126/23-1/5/20234 406.04 Other Servic...  Dec SEO2023  413.01 Codes Enfor...  Website Updates etc 406.04 Other Servic...  Supplies Supplies Supplies Bldg Supplies Paver Paver Parts  406.03. Office Suppl.. 406.03 Office Suppl... 409.01 Building Sup... 409.01 Building Sup... 437.01 Partsf for Re... 437.01 Partsf for Re... 437.01 Parts for Re... 411.01 Hydrant Ser...  Mowerp parts- TM-1 437.01 Partsf for Re...  9/25/23-12/25/23  2024 Contribution 459.05 Historical So...  PROPANE PROPANE PROPANE PROPANE Hopkins Appeal Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies  409.02 Heating Fuel... 409.02 Heating Fuel.. 409.02 Heating Fuel.. 409.02. Heating Fuel.. 404.00 Attorney Fees 409.01 Building Sup... 409.01 Building Sup... 409.01 Building Sup... 437.01 Parts for Re... 437.01 Parts for Re...  pWw    1:30PM 02/01/24 Cash Basis  Hopewell Township Expenses by Vendor Detail January 2024 Account 406.02 Insurance a... 406.09-  Office Equip...  Date UNITED CONCORDIA 01/15/2024 Total UNITED CONCORDIA WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SVS.LLC 01/30/2024 Total WELLS FARGO VENDORI FINANCIAL SVS. LLC YORK BUILDING PRODUCTS CO.I INC. 01/30/2024 Total YORKE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO. INC. YORK WATER COMPANY 01/15/2024 Total YORK WATER COMPANY TOTAL  Num Feb 2024 Copier Lease  Original Amo... Paid Amount 593.86 117.25 303.64 545.40  Balance 593.86 593.86 117.25 117.25 303.64 303.64 545.40 545.40 232,817.55  593.86 593.86 117.25 117.25 303.64 303.64 545.40 545.40 232,817.55  4.31 Ton 3/4 Tipple 438.02- Supplies 11/2623-1228/2023 411.01 Hydrant Ser...  b AV  Page 5