HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP YORK COUNTY PA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 7, 2023 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 for 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. Supervisor O'Neill motioned to approve the November 2, 2023, Board of Supervisors Regular meeting minutes and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried.  Manager Katie Berry.  Minutes  Treasurer's ReportInvoices  Supervisor' Wisnom motioned to approve the November 30, 2023, Treasurer's Report and previously reviewed invoices listed in this report. Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried. O'Neill alsomotioned to establish the Treasurer's bond for 2024 which is currently  at 2.5 million and Wisnom seconded. Motion carried.  Roads Report: Boom Mower  Bid awarding- Chairman Manifold motioned to accept the bid of $40,100.00 for the 1995 John Deere 6400 and Supervisor O'Neill seconded the motion to accept the bid. Tiger Bid awarding- Supervisor Wisnom motioned to reject the bid of $265 for the 11-foot Gledhill Moldboard Plow and re-bid. Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried. Clearing township road shoulders- The Roadcrew is ready for any winter precipitation this season. They have been clearing shoulders of debris etc. to make ital little safer forv winter Begin more tree trimming - They continued with trimming and did get the removed on Gemmill Rd by a tree service and the township paid half of the bill due to half of the tree  snow plowing.  being on the township right of way and half on a resident's property.  Subdivision/Land Development Plans:  23-10 Well Span Mini Hospital Subdivision/Land Development - Joe Stein from  Warehaus was present to review the waivers that were requested.    1. 22-505.3- Preliminary/Final Combined Plan- To provide for filing of a combined preliminary/final plan. Supervisor Wisnom motioned to grant the waiver and move forward with the plan as combined, and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion 2. 22-405.3- Plan Scale- To provide plan sheets at a scale of 1"= 40 rather than the required 1" = 50" or 100". O'Neill motioned to approve this waiver and Wisnom 3. 22-505.3- 60 Ft Right ofWay- To maintain the existing right of way with 50' width rather than dedication of additional right of way to provide a 60' right of way as required by the ordinance. O'Neill motioned to grant a waiver to keep the right of way at 50 ft if consistent with adjacent property and Manifold seconded. Motion 4. 22-604.1. B- Sidewalks- to partially waive/modify the requirement that sidewalks be placed along both sides of all public streets in a land development in the Corl I zone. The applicant shall be required to provide a sidewalk along the Wolfe Road frontage and along Renaissance Way from the intersection with Wolfe Road to the Burger King entrance. The sidewalk along the remainder oft the Renaissance Way frontage will be deferred and a note shall be placed on the plan indicating the sidewalk must be installed within six months after receiving notice to proceed with installation from the Township. O'Neill motioned to approve a modified waiver to extend the sidewalk up Wolfe Rd with a 6 month note and Manifold seconded. 5. 22-607.1- Streetlights- to forego installation of public streetlights. The applicant believes streetlights throughout the business park are inconsistent and would like to provide lighting for the access drives and parking lot only. The Township requires more time to review this waiver request. The Township notes that there are street light requirements in the Stonebridge Commercial Park Declaration of Easements, Covenants and Restrictions and that the applicant should consider submitting proof of an approval to vary from those requirements for consideration by the Township. Note, however, that any waiver or modification by the Owner Association would not be binding on the Township. Wisnom motioned to defer this 6. 22.402.2. AA- Traffic Study- to forgo preparation of a traffic study and instead provide a trip generation analysis which documents that the proposed developments trips are in line with the original limits considered for the park. The township requires more time to have this waiver request reviewed by the township engineer. Manifold motioned to defer the request for the relief of the waiver and O'Neill seconded the motion. Motion carried. Manifold then also motioned to authorize the manager to enter into agreement with a traffic engineering firm for a  carried.  seconded. Motion carried.  carried.  Motion carried.  waiver and Manifold seconded. Motion carried.  review of the traffic study and O'Neill seconded. Motion carried.    Nancy and Harold Miller - East Hopewell Subdivision with a small portion in Hopewell Township. Chairman Manifold motioned to defer to East Hopewell due to no development in Hopewell Township and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried.  Solicitor's Report:  Tax Rate Resolution No. 14-2023-/ Attorney Miller stated there is no change in the tax rate for 2024.Chairman Manifold motioned to adopt Tax Rate Resolution 14-2023 and Resolution No. 15-2023- a resolution establishing program criteria and point system for the volunteer service credit program of Hopewell Township. Supervisor O'Neill motioned to adopt this resolution and point system as presented and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Chairman Manifold abstained to vote due to being a member of the Fire Chicken Ordinance = Supervisor Wisnom motioned to move forward with this and advertise next month. Cliff Tinsley asked a question to Atty Miller about the ordinance and Chairman Manifold stated that we would table until later in the meeting to give Atty Comcast Cable Franchise- Chairman Manifold motioned to defer the franchise agreement to the January meeting. Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried.  Supervisor O'Neil seconded. Motion carried.  Department. Motioned carried.  Miller some to look into.  Other Business:  Traffic Signal Agreement Bids - Manager Katie Berry shared the info on the four bids that came in that another township manager tallied. C.M High Inc was the lowest at $32,375.00 for the total annual preventative maintenance cost. This would be a 3-year contract. Chairman Manifold motioned to award the bid for traffic signal maintenance to Zoning Hearing Application 23-08 Hamilton- a mobile home that was placed onto a lot without getting a permit. Supervisor O'Neill motioned to have representation for this 2024 Budget- Chairman Manifold motioned to adopt the proposed budget for 2024 as 2024 Paid Holidays- Chairman Manifold read thru the proposed list of paid Holidays for 2024. Supervisor O'Neill motioned to set the paid Holidays and Chairman Manifold 2024 Meeting Dates- Chairman Manifold motioned to authorize the Manager to advertise the 2024 meeting dates as listed and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried. 2024 Tax Collector Sitting Hours- Supervisor O'Neill motioned to approve the sitting dates that the tax collector proposed, and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Supervisor election letter for health insurance coverage The township has received a letter from Supervisor O'Neill requesting to be added to the Township health insurance  C.M. High Inc and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motioned carried. hearing and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. presented and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried.  seconded. Motion carried.  on December 5th.    Personnel: None  Public Comment: Cathleen Davis of Valley Rd had a concern about trees that were to be planted for each unit at the Bridgeview Townhomes. She asked if they would be planted and who checks up on this. Chairman Manifold stated that the Zoning officer checks on these types of things and since the development is not completed yet it has not been turned over to the township. At this time the Board went back to the discussion ont the chicken ordinance that was tabled earlier ini the meeting. Cliff stated that he doesn't think there will be a conflict. Wisnom stated that his motion still stood, and Manifold still  seconded. Motion carried.  Chairman Manifold adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.  nmKp Diana Manker, Recording Secretary    11:43A AM 12/04/23 Cash Basis  Hopewell Township As of November 30, 2023  Balance Sheet Prev Year Comparison  Nov: 30, 23  Nov 30,2 22  $ Change  % 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 108.00. RoFo Traffic Light Agreement Total 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 210.02 FICA1 Taxes Withheld 210.03 Medicare Taxes Withheld 210.04- -PAI UC Taxes Withheld 210.06 Local Income Taxes Withheld 210.07 Local Services Tax Withheld 210.11 Retirement Contributions 210.14 FICA Company Paid 210.15. Medicare Taxes Company Paid 210.00 Payroll Liabilities Other Total 210.00. Payroll Liabilities Total Other Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity 275.00 Fund Balance 30000- Opening Balance Equity Net Income Total Equity TOTALI LIABILITIES & EQUITY  0.00 849,024.04 849,024.04 151,982.82 3,104.20 2,529,500.07 2,150,388.95 335,094.49 0.00 20,000.00 3,888,705.62 3,812,675.02 21,891.83 136,439.29 4,047,036.74 3,844,258.06 4,047,036.74 3,844,258.06 4,047,036.74 3,844,258.06  91,790.00 586,394.12 678,184.12 104,041.69 3,305.65 325,944.27 550,810.34 0.00 19,131.95 12,451.09  -91,790.00 262,629.92 170,839.92 47,941.13 -201.45 379,111.12 9,150.22 550,810.34 20,000.00 76,030.60 2,759.88 123,988.20 202,778.68 202,778.68 202,778.68  -100.0% 44.8% 25.2% 46.1% -6.1% 17.6% 2.8% -100.0% 100.0% 2.0% 14.4% 995.8% 5.3% 5.3% 5.3%  0.00 0.00 46.77 668.03 56.00 1,165.69 0.00 -0.01 0.00 1,936.48 1,936.48 1,936.48 1,936.48 3,810,441.96 3,364,935.36 20,000.00 214,658.30 4,045,100.26 3,842,529.61 4,047,036.74 3,844,258.06  -89.90 -21.04 71.16 587.81 56.00 1,047.16 89.90 21.03 -33.67 1,728.45 1,728.45 1,728.45 1,728.45 0.00 477,594.25  89.90 21.04 -24.39 80.22 0.00 118.53 -89.90 -21.04 33.67 208.03 208.03 208.03 208.03 445,506.60 20,000.00 -262,935.95 202,570.65 202,778.68  100.0% 100.0% -34.3% 13.7% 0.0% 11.3% -100.0% -100.1% 100.0% 12.0% 12.0% 12.0% 12.0% 13.2% 100.0% -55.1% 5.3% 5.3%  pPgs WM  Page 1    11:43A AM 12/04/23 Cash Basis  Hopewell Township Expenses by Vendor Detail November 2023 Account  Date BENILDA SAGASTUME Total BENILDA SAGASTUME CARDMEMBER SERVICE  Num  Original Amount Paid Amount Balance  11/02/2023 Nov: 230 Cle... 409.09-Bldg. & Offices... 11/02/2023 9/221/23-1... 409.01 Building Supplies 11/02/2023 9/221/23-1... 400.08 Dues/Subscript.. 11/02/2023 9/221/23-1... 438.03. Vehicle Fuel- 11/02/2023 9/221/23-1... 409.05. Repairs andI M...  150.00 66.60 56.95 42.00 329.00 2,290.00 4,248.60 99.04 14,136.39 79.56 865.20 184.02 622.60 105.01 120.76 1,170.00 1,095.63 2,478.78  150.00 150.00 66.60 56.95 42.00 329.00 494.55 2,290.00 2,290.00 4,248.60 4,248.60 99.04 99.04 14,136.39 14,136.39 14,136.39 14,136.39 79.56 79.56 865.20 865.20 184.02 184.02 622.60 105.01 727.61 120.76 120.76 1,170.00 1,095.63 2,478.78 4,744.41  150.00 150.00 66.60 123.55 165.55 494.55 494.55 2,290.00 2,290.00 4,248.60 4,248.60 99.04 99.04  Total CARDMEMBER SERVICE DANIEL B. KRIEG, INC. 11/17/2023 Supplies Total DANIEL B. KRIEG, INC. KINSLEYI MATERIALS 11/17/2023 Alt House. : 438.02 Supplies Total KINSLEY MATERIALS METED 11/17/2023 EForrest.. : 433.01 Supplies Total METED PA Chamber Insurance 11/17/2023 Dec: 2023 406.02 Insurance and. : Total PA Chamber Insurance PA ONE CALL SYSTEM INC 11/17/2023 Monthly Fee 438.07- Other Services : Total PA ONE CALL SYSTEM INC PA TWPS. HEALTHI INS. COOP. TRUST 11/17/2023 20241 Lifel L... 406.02 Insurance and. : Total PA TWPS. HEALTH INS. COOP. TRUST PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES 11/22/2023 Q42 2023 Total PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES QUALITV/KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS MID 11/17/2023 11/1-11/30.. 406.04 Other Services. : 11/17/2023 10/6/23-11... 406.04 Other Services. : Total QUALITY/ KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS MID SMART SOURCE LLC 11/17/2023 OFFICE S... 406.03 Office Supplies Total SMART: SOURCE LLC SOUTH PENN CODE CONSULTANTS LLC 11/02/2023 Sept SEO. : 413.01 Codes Enforce... 11/02/2023 Oct'SEO2... 413.01 Codes Enforce... 11/02/2023 OctZoning... 413.01 Codes Enforce... Total SOUTH! PENN CODE CONSULTANTS! LLC  438.02- Supplies  79.56 79.56 865.20 865.20 184.02 184.02 622.60 727.61 727.61 120.76 120.76 1,170.00 2,265.63 4,744.41 4,744.41  406.09 Office Equipme..  7W 5    Page1    11:43A AM 12/04/23 Cash Basis  Hopewell Township Expenses by Vendor Detail November 2023 Account 409.01 Building Supplies 409.01 Building Supplies 409.01 Building Supplies 409.01 Building Supplies 437.01 Parts for Repairs 437.01 Parts for Repairs  Date THE HOME DEPOT 11/22/2023 Supplies 11/22/2023 Supplies 11/22/2023 Supplies 11/22/2023 Supplies Total THE HOME DEPOT TRACTOR: SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 11/22/2023 Supplies 11/22/2023 Supplies Total TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDITI PLAN TRAVIS MERGLER 11/17/2023 2023 Cloth... 438.07 Other Services : Total TRAVIS MERGLER UNITED CONCORDIA 11/17/2023 Dec 2023 406.02 Insurance and : Total UNITED CONCORDIA YORK BUILDING PRODUCTS CO.INC. 11/17/2023 2023 Blank... 438.02-Supplies 11/17/2023 2023 Blank... 438.02-Supplies Total YORKE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO. INC. YORK WATER COMPANY 11/22/2023 9/29/23-10... 411.01 Hydrant Service Total YORK WATER COMPANY  Num  Original Amount Paid Amount Balance  684.86 27.03 34.44 43.84 429.93 174.98 200.00 459.02 85.05 32.55 545.40  684.86 27.03 34.44 43.84 790.17 429.93 174.98 604.91 200.00 200.00 459.02 459.02 85.05 32.55 117.60 545.40 545.40 30,857.24 30,857.24  684.86 711.89 746.33 790.17 790.17 429.93 604.91 604.91 200.00 200.00 459.02 459.02 85.05 117.60 117.60 545.40 545.40  TOTAL  D7W   *  Page 2    CONFIRMATION  HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP POBOX429 STEWARTSTOWNI PA 17363--042  PO#:  Account 1430125 Ad Order Notes: Sales Rep: jharris2 YOR-Daily Record&Dispatch YOR-ydr.com  AD# 0005866239 Tina Warner  Ordered By  Tax Amount Total Amount Payment Method Payment Amount Amount Due  $0.00 Order Taker: jharris2 Placement YOR-Legals YORW-Legals  $176.00  Invoice  $0.00  $176.00  Order Created 12/12/2023 Start Date End Date 1 12/15/2023 12/15/2023 1 12/15/2023 12/15/2023  Product  Class Public Notices Public Notices  #Ins  Text ofAd:  12/12/2023 NOTICE.  NOTICE is hereby given thath Hopewell Township Board of Supervisors, York Coun- Pennsylvania, att their annual reorganizational meeting onT Tuesday, January 2, Sbzen 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building at 3336 Bridgeview Road, Stewarts- town, PA, 17363, will consider and may: adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING CHAPTER (ANIMALS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY TO REGULATE THEK KEEPING OF CHICKENS AND OTHER FOWL IN THE RESIDENTIAL (R) AND RESIDENTIAL II (R-II) ZONING DISTRICTS." Section adopts Chapter 2, Part 2of the Code of. Ordinances for Hopewell Township, which' Part will regulate the keeping, of chickes and other fowli in the Residential (R) and Residential I (R-I) zoning districts. Section 2isa severability clause. Section 3isar repealer clause. Section 4 provides for the effec- tive date to be five days after enactment. A copy_ oft the proposed Ordinance is available fori inspection att thisr newspaper andt theT Township Office during normal  business hours.  Katiel L. Berry, Manager    CONFIRMATION  HOPEWELLTOWNSHP POI BOX429 STEWARISTOWN PA1 17363--042  PO#:  Account 1430125 Ad Order Notes: Sales Rep: AGyle YOR-Daily Record&Dispatch YOR-ydr.com  AD# 0005865491 Katie Berry  Ordered By  Tax/ Amount Total Amount Payment Method Payment Amount Amount Due  $0.00 Order Taker: AGyle Placement YOR-Legals YORW-Legals  $86.00  Invoice  $0.00  $86.00  Order Created 12/08/2023 Start Date End Date 1 12/14/2023 12/14/2023 1 12/14/2023 12/14/2023  Product  Class Public Notices Publicl Notices  #Ins  Text ofAd: PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hopewell Township Supervisors will holdt theira annual reorganization meet- January 2, 2024, at7 7:00p.m. B Hopewell Township Auditors will holdt their annual reorganization meet- ingonJ January3 3, 2024, at8a.m. Both meetings will be held at the Hopewell Township Municipal Build- ing, 3336 Bridgeview Rd, Stewarts- town, PA1 17363 Bothn meetingsa are opent tot thep public. Katie Berry, Manager  12/08/2023    CONFIRMATION  HOPEWELLTOWNSHIP POBOX429 STEWARTSTOWNI PA1 17363--042  PO#:  Account 1430125 Ad Order Notes: Sales Rep: AGyle YOR-Daily Record&Dispatch YOR-ydr.com  AD# 0005868813 Katie Berry  Ordered By  Tax Amount Total Amount Payment Method Payment Amount Amount Due  $0.00 Order Taker: AGyle Placement YOR-Legals YORW-Legals  $76.00  Invoice  $0.00  $76.00  Order Created 12/21/2023 Start Date End Date 1 12/29/2023 12/29/2023 1 12/29/2023 12/29/2023  Product  Class Public Notices Public Notices  #Ins  TextofAd:  12/21/2023 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hopewell Township Board of Supervi- sors will hold its regular meetings for the year of 2024 on the dates: February, 1 March 7,  April May_2, June 6, July 2, August Sep- tember 5, October 3, November 7,. De: cember 5a at 7:00 PMi in the Municipal Building, 3336 Bridgeview Road (Rt. 851E), Stewartstown PA. Katie Berry, Township Manager    CONFIRMATION  HOPEWELLTOWNSHIP POBOX429 STEWARTSTOWN PA 17363--042  PO#:  Account 1430125 Ad Order Notes: Sales Rep: AGyle YOR-Daily Record8Dispatch YOR-ydr.com  AD# 0005868815 Katie Berry  Ordered By  Tax/ Amount Total Amount Payment Method Payment Amount Amount Due  $0.00 Order Taker: AGyle Placement YOR-Legals YORW-Legals  $81.00  Invoice  $0.00  $81.00  Order Created 12/21/2023 #Ins Start Date End Date 1 12/29/2023 12/29/2023 1 12/29/2023 12/29/2023  Product  Class Publicl Notices Publicl Notices  Text ofAd:  12/21/2023 NOTICE Notice hereby given that the Hopewell Township Planning Commis- sion will hold its regular meetings for the year of 2024 on the following dates: January, 16, February, 20, March 19, April 16, May_21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October November 19, December 17at7 7:00  inthe Municipal Building, 3336 Bridge- view Road (Rt. 851E), Stewartstown, PA. Ann) Yost Chair, Planning Commission    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION NO. 15-2023  A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR THE VOLUNTEER SERVICE CREDIT PROGRAM OF HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP  WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Hopewell Township enacted Ordinance No. 5- 2022, as amended' by Ordinance No. 1-2023, creating aj program toj provide for a Volunteer Service  Credit Program; and  WHEREAS, the goal of the program is to encourage membership agencies and service ini the community's volunteer fire companies and emergency: medical service agencies; and WHEREAS, the Volunteer Service Credit Program Ordinance outlined the need to adopt a. Resolution to identify the criteria that shall be used to determine volunteer eligibility in the  Volunteer Service Credit Program.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, and it is hereby resolved, by the Board of Supervisors ofHopewell Township that the following program criteria are hereby established for  the Volunteer Service Credit Program:  VOLUNTEER SERVICE CREDIT PROGRAM CRITERIA  A. The member must be an active member of the fire department or nonprofit emergency medical service agency, off probation, and in good standing, for the duration of the  Eligibility Period.  B. An Active Volunteer shall accrue a minimum of100 points within a calendar year  to be an eligible participant oft the Program.  1    C. The point system under which the required 100 points can be accumulated is as  follows:  1. Calls (Maximum of20 points) 10% of calls equals 20 points. 2. Training (Maximum of 50 points) 1h hour of training equals 1 point. 3. Fundraising (Maximum of 50j points) 1h hour of fundraising equals 1 point. 4. Meetings (Maximum of20 points) 1n meeting equals 1 point.  Meeting Leader receives 2 points; for instance, Chairman for the Board of Directors Meetings and Chairman for the Carnival Committee Meetings,  Line Officers  5. Details (Maximum of25 points)  1hour equals 1 point (Must be approved by al Line Officer). 6. Officer Positions: President, Vice-President, Financial Secretary, Secretary, Chaplain, Members of] Board ofDirectors, and Line Officers  Automatic 15 points. Military receive 100 points.  7.  Any member who served in the active military any time during the year will  D. In the event questions arise with regard to the applicability of points in general or foraspecific event, thel Fire Company Chiefort the Supervisor ofthel Nonprofit Emergency Medical Service Agency shall make the final determination, unless it involves the Chief's activities, in which case, the President, Secretary and Treasurer, shall decide the matter by majority decision.  2    RESOLVED this 7th day ofDecember, 2023.  ATTEST:  HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  By:  Sa Katie Berry,  Aaron Manifold, Chairman  Teg  po00u  2 L  By:  g Sapervisor  ASEAL;  By:  C N NSN  Do DaadWisnom, Supervisor  3    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION, NO. 14-2023  A RESOLUTION SETTING THE TAX RATES FOR HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FORTHE YEAR2024  BEITI HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Hopewell Township, York County, Pennsylvania, does hereby adopt a Resolution re-enacting and re-imposing for the year  2024 the following taxes which were in effect ini the year 2023:  SECTION1: A tax upon the transfer of title to real estate located within Hopewell Township, as authorized by Ordinance adopted April 5, 1965, as re-enacted, ratified and re- imposed, at the rate ofone-half ofone per cent (0.5%) oft the fair market value oft the property being transferred. The Pennsylvania Department of] Revenue is further appointed as the Township'sagent to determine on the Township's behalf any additional local real estate transfer taxes that may be due, to collect all such additional taxes, together with interest and costs, and to charge the Township  the collection fee authorized by the Local Tax Enabling Act.  SECTION: 2: An earned income and net profits tax, as authorized by Ordinance No. 9- 2011 as enacted November 3, 2011, as re-enacted, ratified and re-imposed from time to time, at the rate of one percent (1.0%) upon the earned income ofi residents of Hopewell Township and upon the net proceeds derived from the operation of any business or other activities by residents of Hopewell Township and one percent (1.0%) upon the income earned by non-residents of Hopewell Township within Hopewell Township and one percent (1.0%) on the net profits derived from any business or other activities conducted in Hopewell Township by non-residents, with credits and  exemptions in accordance with said Ordinance.  SECTION3 3: A general real estate tax on the assessed valuation of all real estate and improvements thereon, as authorized by the Ordinances re-adopted on December 23, 1976, and amended on December 1, 1977, and as re-enacted, ratified and re-imposed, at the rate oft twenty- one one-hundredths (0.21) of a mill (two and one-tenth cents (2.1f) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation, for a multiplication factor of .00021). The tax hereby imposed shall be subject to a discount of two percent (2.0%) from the amount of tax imposed upon the making payment of the whole amount thereof within two (2) months after the date oft the tax notice, and shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%) if not paid until more than four (4) months  after the date. of the tax notice.  SECTION 4: A local services tax, as authorized by Ordinance No. 4-2007, adopted November 1, 2007, known as The Hopewell Township Local Services Tax Ordinance, imposing a local services tax on every person employed in the Township, which tax is set at $42.00 per person; EXCEPT THAT any person whose total income from all sources, whether within or outside the  I    Township, is less than $12,000.00 in any calendar year, certain disabled veterans, and certain active duty military personnel, as set forth in Ordinance 4-2007, are exempt from this tax.  SECTION5: This Resolution shall be effective immediately.  MADE this 7th day ofD December, 2023.  ATTEST:  HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: nA Aaron R. Manifold/Chairman 0  Katie  h  pooouu a ELLT  By:  Supervisor  By:  SEAL: (SEAL)  g  2