BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Zoning & Code Enforcement Hanover Township Northampton County 3630 Jacksonville Road Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017-9302 610.866.1140 Fax 610.758.9116  John. J.F Finnigan, Jr., Township Manager Yvonne D. Kutz, Zoning Officer- - B.C.O.  November 13, 2023 To:  Board of Supervisors John. J. Finnigan, Jr Kimberly Lymanstall Barbara Baldo Joseph Moeser Brian Dillman Ted] Lewis, Esquire Jim Broughal, Esquire Brien Kocher, HEA  RE:  Zoning Petition: 23ZHB17 Zoning District: R1-S  Applicant:  Ioakeim & Stacy Torounidis  Property location: 573 Kevin Dr, Bethlehem PA 18017  Enclosed is a copy oft the application received November 13, 2023, seeking relief from the setback provisions ofthe The next meeting ist tentatively scheduled 7:001 PM' Thursday, December 21, 2023. Notice ofHearing to follow.  Ordinance maximum allowed land coverage.  Kvone D. Katz    HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Northampton County 3630. Jacksonville Rd, Bethlehem PA 18017 Phone 610-866-1140 Fax 610-758-9116  NOV 13 2023 HANOVER TOWNSHIP  PETITION a32HBI7  NOTICE: This Petition, in order to be acted upon by the Zoning Hearing Board must be fully completed in accordance withi the' "instructions to applicant." Failure to do sO will result in a denial of the Petition without refund of your filing  fee.  Application is made this 8th day of Novcmber  2023  PROPERTY INFORMATION (location ande existing conditions for which a special permit is being applied): 1. Address of property for which a special permit is requested: 573 Kevin DIINC Schhekn,A 780/7 3. Current Zoning Classification: fesidental- KIS 5. The real estate contains 79,025.55 square feet.  2. Tax Parcel No.: M6-19-8-25 4. The Dimension of the land area are:  6. The real estatein question is presently classified under the Hanover Township Zoning Ordinance as:  residental  (a) The real estate is presently used fort the purpose of: (CSicent  (b) and contains buildingsand otheri improvements consisting of (ifr real estate is vacant land, so note):  polc bArn- 28748  II. OWNER INFORMATION,  484542.5392 Telephone G10 390-5455  1. Owner of propertyloakeim Socy Torounides  (all parties tot thet title must bel listed, attach additional page ifneeded)  Address 513 CevIn DINE Be-hlehem,PA 180/7  III. APPLICANT INFORMATION (hereino afterk known att the 1. Applicant Pettomertenloaleim IGrounidis Address 513 evin PNE Bchhlehem, PA 780/7 2., Petitioner is the (check one ormore) Occupant LAgent for: 3. Attorney representing Petitioner(S): none 4., Petitioner: (check appropriate action)  4845425392  loraundfTelephone 10.396.3455  nSlni  (all parties must bel listed, attach additional, pagé ifneeded)  owner Address  JOther:  Telephone  Hereby appeals from the decision ofi the Zoning Administrator, or other township Official; or XHereby applies foras special exception or permit, or variance, from thet terms of the Zoning Ordinance; or 5. Petitioner appeals or makes application from the order, requirement, decision or determination of the  Hereby applies for:  Zoning Administrator or other Township Official made on follows: (quote, or ifinsufficient space, attach additional page)..  20_  which wasas    6. Petitioner claims that the variance, exception, or other relief should be granted as herein requested under the following sections of the Hanover Township Zoning Ordinance. (cite all sections supporting your  position. or relevant to the consideration ofyour Petition),  785-24 F2-70 33% land ToNCTUE  7. The variance or exception requested: and the newi improvements desired to be made as follows:  (a)  to be erected: moraundl Sunyl Juimmng pol 444 egupnentpad opron concete arhhal po  (b) Building(s) to be changed: (c) Building(s) to be used for:  8. The plot plan, drawings, sketches and other exhibits attached hereto are made a part hereof. Please include 9. Petitioner believes that the exceptions, variance, Conditional Use or other relief requested should be 10. Petitioner agrees to comply with all provisions of the Hanover Township Zoning Ordinance and is aware that 11. The Petitioner further acknowledges that the Board does not have to consider any application until all information requested by the Board of Supervisors is submitted by said applicant, and that in the event this information is not submitted in full within twenty (20) days from the date of the initial Board of Supervisors Hearing, then the Board may deny such application, with or without prejudice to the applicant. 12. Wherever additional information is requested by the Zoning Hearing Board, and leave to submit additional information is specifically granted by the chairman oft the Zoning Hearing Board, then in consideration of the Board's forbearance in not refusing the application att the conclusion of the hearing, the Petitioner agrees to extend the time for consideration of the application by the Zoning Board for the number of days after the date of decision specified in any Ordinance of the Township, by the same number of days which the Zoning Hearing Board's consideration of the Petition was delayed by failure on the part of Petitioner to submit  22 copies of the petition and all these attachments.  granted fort thet following reasons: (attach additional sheet ifnecessary) the Ordinance provides for penalties forviolations ofi its provisions.  additional information requested. NOTE: All Petitioners must sign at least one must signi in the presence ofa person capable    Syaourdb  Petitioner  ofadministering an oath (see below) EX7 SEAR Seal  DENISE LYNN MCGEEHAN Notary Public Northampton County My Commission Expires May 20, 2027 Commission Number 1198212-  (SEAL) (SEAL) (SEAL) (SEAL)  NOTE: The following affidavit must be taken before a Notary Public or otherappropriate official by one of the  Petitioners.    FOR INDIVIDUALI PETITIONERS: COMMONWEALTHOP: PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF No-thampbn SLIS Torounidis personally appeared,  )ss:  the % day of Jaember 2003, beforer me, Toakeim Tofounidis  the undersigned officer,  known to me (or satisfactorily: proven) tol be the person_ whose name_ (is)(are) subscribed tot the within instrument, and  acknowledged that he_ executed thes samei for the purposes therein.  INI WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihereunto set my hand and official seal.  EHE aaule Signature oft the Petitionér takingaffidavit  Sworn to and subscribed before me This 8_dayo of Ahnb2o a3 Ceoln wgldan  Commonwealth DENISE LYNN of MCGEEHAN.- Pennsylvania- Nctary Notary Pubiic Seal Northampton County My Commission Expires May 20, 2027 Commission Number 1198212  NOCARYE PUBLIC  FOR CORPORATE PETITIONERS: COMMONWEALTHOP) PENNSYLVANIA  ) )ss: )  COUNTY OF  ONTHIS, the personally appeared, who acknowledged corporation by. selfas  day of  20 before me,.  thet undersigned officer,  self to be the  of being  a corporation, and that he as such  authorized to do sO, executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained by signing the name of the  IN) WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihereunto set my hand and official seal.  (SEAL)  Signature ofi the Petitioner1 taking affidavit  Sworn to and subscribed beforer me  This  day of  20 -  NOTARY PUBLIC    OBERMAYER  Stephen M. Zaffuto, Esquire Direct Dial: 215-606-0249 napdbemaetcN www.obermayer.com  Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP 2003 S. Easton Road, Suite 304 Doylestown, PA1 18901 P:215-606-0760 F:215.348-1804  November 21, 2023  VIA REGULAR MAIL AND EMAIL lymanstal@nanovertwp-nc.org, Hanover Township Board of Supervisors 3630 Jacksonville Road Bethlehem PA 18017-9302  Re: Request for Extension for Completion ofImprovements  LVCC, Lot 10A - 3370 High Point Boulevard (TMP No. M5-7-2-10A-0214)  Dear Members oft the Board:  On behalf of Boyer Bethlehem SNF LC, Owner and Developer of the above-referenced property, we hereby request an extension of the completion date for all Improvements required under the Site Plan Improvements Agreement executed July 7, 2021 for an additional period of  twelve (12) months from December 7, 2023. your cooperation in this matter.  Should youl have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We appreciate  Very truly yours,  Stephen M. Zaffuto  SMZ/rm  CC: James L. Broughal, Esquire mbroughai@ren.om, John J. Finnigan, Jr. Tmgm@hmoretupneong  Client (via email)  4865-4852-7250v2    Three Year Agreement Authorizing Hough Associates to Collect Residential and Commercial Recycling Data and Prepare PAI DEP 904 Recycling Grant Applications for Hanover Township Hanover Township authorizes Hough Associates to collect recycling datai for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Hough. Associates will perform the scope of work listed below, prepare and file the Northampton County recycling survey andt the PAI DEP recycling performance grant applications.  Hough Associates will:  Prepare and send annual data collection forms to haulers for reporting the recycling tonnage Contact all haulers that didr not respond to the initial data request for recycling tonnage. Compile the annual recycling data reported to the Township and to Hough. Associates in both hard copy and on a computer database. Data willl be retained for 4y years following filing. Prepare and file the annual Northampton County Recycling Survey Report duei in February. Prepare and mail annual commercial recycling education tot township businesses. Analyze the benefits of ar multi-municipal grant application with other area municipalities. Prepare and file the 904 Recycling Performance Grant Applications on or before DEP's filing Hanover Township will provide Hough Associates with annual update of the commercial entities that operated in the Township for use in data collection and the recycling education mailing. Hanover Township agrees to pay Hough Associates at fixed price of $6,000 per year for these  collected in Hanover Township.  deadlines.  services according to the following schedule:  $3,000 January 31 $3,000 July 31  Hanover Township may take a2% discount ($5,880) if paid in full by January 31. Int the event of al DEP audit, Hough Associates will represent the Township at no additional cost.  oa/2s/2v2  lanover  Date  Aa  8/26/2020 Date  Accepted by Hough Associates    Three Year Agreement Authorizing Hough Associates to Collect Residential and Commercial Recycling Data and Prepare PA DEP 904 Recycling Grant Applications for Hanover Township Hanover Township authorizes Hough. Associates to collect recycling datai for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Hough Associates will perform the scope of work listed below, prepare and file the Northampton County recycling survey and the PAI DEP recycling performance grant applications.  Hough Associates will:  Prepare and send annual data collection forms to haulers for reporting the recycling tonnage Contact all haulers that did not respond to the initial data request for recycling tonnage. Compile the annual recycling data reported to the Township and to Hough Associates in both hard copy and on a computer database. Data will ber retained for 4 years following filing. Prepare and file the annual Northampton County Recycling Survey Report due in February. Prepare and mail annual commercial recycling education to township businesses. Analyze the benefits of ai multi-municipal grant application with other area municipalities. Prepare and file the 904 Recycling Performance Grant Applications on or before DEP's filing Hanover Township will provide Hough Associates with annual update oft the commercial entities that operated in the Township for use in data collection and the recycling education mailing. Hanover Township agrees to pay Hough Associates ai fixed price of $6,000 per year for these  collected in Hanover Township.  deadlines.  services according tot the following schedule:  $3,000 January 31 $3,000 July: 31  Hanover Township may take a 2% discount ($5,880) if paid ini full by January 31. Int the event of al DEP audit, Hough Associates will represent the Township at no additional cost.  Accepted by Hanover Township  Date  hu CLyG Accepted by Hough Associates  11/14/23 Date    2024 Residential Waste & Recycling Fees  Single Family Residential ANNUAL. PER HOUSEHOLD: $300.00  ANNUALI PER: HOUSEHOLD: IFI PAIDI BY 03/80/2024: $270.00* PENALTY FOR LATEI PAYMENTS after 04/5/2024: 10%*  Multifamily Residential (Southland Condominiums)  ANNUAL FEEI PERI UNIT: $130.00 ANNUAL PER UNITI IFI PAIDI BY 03/82024:S117.00* PENALTY FORI LATEI PAYMENTS after 04/5/2024: 10%*  Multifamily. Residential (Park Place Townhouses) ANNUAL FEEI PERI UNIT: $230.00 ANNUAL: PER UNITI IFI PAID) BY 03/81/2024: $207.00* PENALTY FOR LATEI PAYMENTS after 04/5/2024: 10%*  All fees due by 05/3/2024 Duplicate Invoice. Fee $35.00 Due/Delinquent. Accounts: $125.00.  Accounts not paid by August 2, 2024, will be subject tot the collection process. Administrative Fee to Collect Past  * Postmark must be 3/8/2023 and 4/5/2023 orl before tol be considered timely, ifmailed.  The Township reserves the right to assess the cost or fees incurred by collection ofdelinquencies andi the right to pro-rate the cost based on ai reasonable monthly calculation. Ordinance 08-05, adopted on. June 10, 2008, establishes collection and payment ofrefise fees.    2024 SALARY INCREASE GUIDELINES Evaluation % Increase  Far Exceeds Normal Requirements Exceeds Normal Requirements Meets Normal Requirements Meets Some Requirements Fails to Meet Some Requirements Fails to Meet Minimum Requirements  4.00 3.25 3.00  2.75  0.0    Hanover Township Pool Memberships will be available for  the 2024 season starting December 1, 2023.  Membership Payments  Payment accepted: cash, checks made out to Hanover Township and credit cards (convenience fee  applicable). Season Passes FAMILY:  Hanover  Northampton Residents $300.00, up to. 5 members, each additional member $50.00.  Non-Residents $500.00, up to. 5 members, each additional member $75.00.  INDIVIDUAL: Non-Resident $275.00 SENIORS:  Hanover - Northampton Residents $175.00  Hanover- - Northampton Resident Seniors (67 and older) - Lifetime $100.00  Non-Resident Seniors (67 and older) annual $200.00  DAILY  Hanover- Northampton Residents: Adult $15.00; Child. 3-7. years olds $10.00 and Seniors $10.00 Non-Resident Adult $20.00; Child. 3-17 years olds $15.00 and Seniors $15.00  SWIMTEAM Non-Residents $150.00 **Adults are 18 & older  Hanover- Northampton Residents $100.00  All memberships require a valid PA IDj for verification of residency. *Children 2 & under are free 20% Military & Hanover - Northampton First Responder Discount (retiredlactive (Must show valid. ID))  The Township maintains the right to limit Daily. Passes based on capacity and staffing.    RESOLUTION 23-33  WHEREAS, Chapter 172 Vehicles and Traffic, Article VII Towing, of the Code of Ordinances of the Township of Hanover, Northampton County, Pennsylvania (TOWNSHIP") sets forth certain provisions and regulations regarding the towing of motor vehicles in the  TOWNSHIP (the "Towing Ordinance"); and  WHEREAS, the Towing Ordinance provides for the approval, by the Board of Supervisors of the TOWNSHIP, of certain towing and storage garages that are permitted to tow and store vehicles within the Township, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Towing Ordinance, including but not limited to, Resolution 20-18 and all subsequent Resolutions  establishing the towing fees; and  WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors oft the TOWNSHIP desires to establish a certified list of the towing and storage garages which have been licensed and approved pursuant to the Towing Ordinance, SO1 that the use oft the towing and storage garages are utilized on ai fair, equitable and rotating basis by all parties, including the Colonial Regional Police Department ("CRPD"), such that each licensed towing and storage garage operation receives a fair share of the requested  towing or storage opportunities.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED, and it is resolved and enacted. that a certified list of all licensed and approved towing and storage garages has been established by the Board of Supervisors ofthe TOWNSHIP and may bei modified from time to time, and provided to the CRPD and the Northampton County 911 Center, and the utilization of such list shall be on a fair, equitable and rotating basis, and the list of towing and storage garages is attached hereto as  Exhibit "A".    IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the undersigned TOWNSHIP has caused this resolution to be signed by a duly authorized officer and its corporate seal, duly attested by the  Board Secretary, to be hereunto affixed this 28th day of] November 2023.  ATTEST:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HANOVERTOWNSITF, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY  By:  By:  Kimberly R. Lymanstall, Secretary  John) N. Diacogiannis, Chairman Board of Supervisors    EXHIBIT"A"  Certified list ofa all licensed and approved towing and storage garages.  LICENSED AND APPROVED TOWING AND HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY  STORAGE GARAGES  1/1/2024  DHELL, Inc. dba: Bath. Auto Towing 2350 Schoenersville Road Allentown, PA 18109-9596 610.837.1700 Randy W. Knecht dba: Randy W. Knecht Auto Sales & Service 3866 Northwood Avenue Easton, PA 18045-8220 484.695.4584 610.515.0200 Hank's Auto Service & Sons LLC 226 Mechanic Street Bethlehem, PA 18015-1710 484.239.2135 610.866.2022  Fast Lane Towing & Transport, Inc. 4045 Newburg Road Easton, PA 18045-8222 610.365.8200  M.S.G. Towing & Recovery, Inc. 928 E. Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18017-7016 484.241.7040 484.895.9870 610.868.7040    RESOLUTION23-34  HANOVER TOWNSHIP-NORTHAMPTON COUNTY  WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township ("Township"), Northampton County, Pennsylvania ("Applicant") desires to apply for grants with Commonwealth Financing Authority ("Authority") from the Local Share Account Statewide Program; and Be it) RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township ofl Northampton County hereby request a Local Share Account - Statewide grant of $674,881.20 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for constructing a field house at First  Responders Park.  NOWTHERFORE, ITI IS FURTHER RESOLVEDTHAT:  1. Any application for a grant from the Authority may be signed on behalf of the applicant by the officials of the Township of Hanover who, at the time of signing, has TITLE of Chairman, Board of Supervisors; or Vice Chairman, Board of Supervisors; or 2. The signature page for the grant agreement can be executed on behalfofthe' Township by the Official who, at the time of the signing oft the agreement, has the TITLE specified in 3. Ifthis official signed the "Signature Page for Grant Application" prior to the passage ofthis Resolution, this grant of authority applies retroactively to the date of signing. 4. Any amendment to the grant agreement can be executed on behalf of the Township by the Official who, at the time oft the signing of the agreement, has the TITLE specified in 5. This Resolution shall remain in effect and binding until rescinded or modified by the  Township Secretary, Township Treasurer or Township Manager. paragraph 1 and the Township is bound by the grant agreement.  paragraph 1 and the Township is bound by the grant amendment.  Board of Supervisors, Township ofHanover.  RESOLVED this 28th day of] November 2023.  ATTEST  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Hanover Township, Northampton County  By:  By:  Beth A. Bucko, Assistant Secretary Board of Supervisors  John N. Diacogiannis, Chairman Board of Supervisors  Ihereby certify that this Resolution was adopted by the Board of Supervisors, Hanover Township, Northampton County, this 28th day of November 2023 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township and remains in effect  as ofthis date.  Beth A. Bucko, Assistant Secretary Board of Supervisors, Hanover Township Northampton County    Document G701"-2017  AIA Change Order PROJECT: (name ande address) Hanover Township Municipal Pool 3650. Jacksonville! Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 OWNER: fnane and address) Hanover ownship 3650. Jacksonville! Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 THE CONTRACT IS CHANGED ASF FOLLOWS:  CONTRACT INFORMATION: Date: December: 22, 2023 ARCHITEÇT: KP fname and address) Architects 1525 Locust Streel, 5thFr. Philadelphla. PA 19102  CHANGE ORDER INFORMATION: Date: CONTRACTOR: (name and address) Helm Construction Co., 44F Pheasant Run! Road Orwigsburg, PA 17961  Contract For: Hanover Twp. Mun. Pool Change Orderl Number: 010  11-15-23  (Insert a detailed description of the change and, ifapplicable, attach ol reference specific exhibits. Alsoi include agreed  upon adjustments attributable toe executed Construction Change Directives.)  Changef from hydroseedi inl lawn areast tos sod.  The origina/(Contract: Smjo---a-wawN was Ther net change by previously authorized Change Orders byt this Change Order int the: amount of The Contract Time willl be X-P The: new date ofSubstantial Completion willl be  $6.745,325.00 $423,154.90 $7,168,479.90  The(Contract md4-asMamAi, prior tot this Change Order was  The/(Contract me--am. willb -C-de--cnaed $15,892.00 Ther new(Contract me-maMwm. including this Change Order, willl be $ $7,184,371.90 NOTE: This Change Order does noti include adjustments tot the Contract Stm or Guaranteed. Maximm. Price, or the Contract Time, that have been authorized by Conshruction Change Directive until the cost andt time have beena agreedi upon by both fhe Oner ando Contractor; in which case a Change Order ise executedi tos supersede the Constrction Change  )days. December? 7, 2023  Directive, BKP Architects ARCHITEÇT (Firmi name) AN SIGNATURE PRINTEDI NAME ANDI TITLE 11-15-23 DATE  NOT VALID UNTIL SIGNEDI BY THE ARCHITECT, CONFRACTOR/ AND OWNER.  Helm ConstuAllon Co. CONTRACTER Fimname) SIGNATURE PRINTEDN NAMEA ANDI TITLE 1u4,23 DATE  Hanover Township OWNER 255 John. J.F Finnigan, Township Manager PRINTEDI NAMEA ANDT TITLE Ps/2o23 DATE  Joseph Powell, AIAL LEED/ AP, Principal Michael Wight, VP Operations  AIA Document G701M-2 2017. Copyrighte1 1979, 1987, 2000, 2001 and 2017 by TheA American! Insitule ofA Architecls. Allr rightsr reserved. WARNING: Thla AIA° Documentia protectod by U.S. Copyrightlay and! International Trgatlos. Unauthortzadi roproduction ors dlatribullon ofthlo AIAP Document, ors any portion oflt, may reoulfina severe civil and priminal penallien, andv willbey pronacuted tot ther maximum axtont poscibla undor thel law. Tor reporto copyrlghty violations of AIA Contract Documents, e-mall TheA Americanl Institule ofArchilects'" legal counsel, copyright@aia.org.    TREE CITY USA° APPLICATION Select one: E First Timez Applicant OR a Recertification State Urban Forestry Coordinator for state's deadline,  TREE CITYUSA required by  CITY USA: status is awarded for work completed by the community during the calendar year. Please contact your your state. Thec common deadline is December 31 but can vary) by state. Completed applications with attachments can be mailed tos your State Urban Forestry Coordinator. All fields below are required tol be filled out: for your application tol be approved.  additional information  TRE  yours  mailing address and any  Community Information  Community Name (asit its shoulda appear onr recognition materials). Hanover Township- Northampton County  Community MEtlp.lamoueupacan Mayor or Equivalent First Name. JohnN. Professional Title Chairman- - Board of Supervsors Address 3630 Jacksonville Road City Bethlehem Email Address. anoer@hanouetwp-neona Phone Number (ex. 402.473-8981086.1140  Last Name Diacogiannis State PA  Zip Code18017-9302  City Forestry Contact: Persony whoi is responsible ford completing anda answering questions about this application.  First Name Martin Professional TitlePublic Work Director Address 3630 Jacksonville Road City Bethlehem Email Address impat@hamoatup.ncag Phone! Number (ex. 4024/3489510866.1140  Last Name Limpar StatePA  Zip Code.18017-9302  Standard 0: Tree Board or Department  Frequency of Tree Board Meetings: Weekly OBi weekly Monthly DQuarterly Semiannually Annually Chairperson: lfyour city ort town! has aT Treel Board,l listy your chairperson or headb boardr member.! Ify youro cilyo ort town doesn't! have al Tree Board, listy your city department orr manager.  First Name Jane Address 208 W. Langhorn Ave City Bethlehem Email Address casacook@mac.com Phone! Number (ex. 402-473-9553). 610.866.1734 Other Tree Board Members or Staff  Last Name Cook StatePA  Professional Title Shade Tree Adisory Board Chairperson  Zip Code 18017  FullN Name. BlairE Bates FUIIN Name. Mariannel Rivera FUIIN Name. Gamini Vedage Full Name. MicheleKane  Email Address. hialthates.@gmallcom Email Address. matamenvera@t.com EmailA Address. wadagai22Qyalhoa.com EmailA Address. mgsane4@ouioakcom  Ifadditional Treel Boardi members arer needed, please attach.  OVER -Page1of2-    Standard O:ACommunity Tree Ordinance  Date Current Tree Ordinance wase established. July21,1992  NEWA Applicants (required): a Current ordinance isa attached. RECERTIFICATIONS: a Ouro ordinance as lasts submitted ist unchanged and stilli ine effect.  00 Our ordinancel has been changed. The new versioni isa attached.  Standard 6:A Community Forestry Program with an Annual Budget ofatI Least $2 per capita  Community Population. Tree Planting andl Initial Care. Treel Maintenance. Tree Removal.. Management.. Utilityl Line Clearance.. Volunteer Time (inh hours). Other (please explain)- Total Community Forestry Expenditures.  Toreview program standards anda application resources, visita arbordayorglreeciy,.  12,950 25,265 15,865 3,150 0 250 57,230  Hours  Please attachAnnual Work plan (ifrequired by yours state)a and supporting budget documents.  Trees Planted. 22  Trees Pruned. 150  Trees Removed 6  Standard @: Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation  Date of observation April 29, 2023  a Proof ofA Arbor Daye eventi isa attached (activities, photos, andlor news coverage). 9 SignedArbor Day Proclamation isa attached.  Mayor or Equivalent Signature  Title  Date  Application Certification To Be Completed By The State Forester:  Community:.  HANOVER TOWNSHIP. NORTHAMPTON COUNTY  The above named community has made formal application to this office.I I am pleased to advise, you that we reviewed the application and have concluded that, based on the information contained therein, said community: is eligible tol be certified as a  Tree City USA community, having in my opinion met the four standards: required for recognition.  State Forester Signature  Title  Date  Mail completed application with requested attachments to your state forester no later than December 31 (unless  your state has instituted a different deadline.)  UAS  Arbor Day) Foundation"  nity, reslry  50077104  -Page 2of2-    CONSULTING AGREEMENT  THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT made this 28th day of November, 2023, by and between TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, a Second Class Township of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with an address of 3630 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017-9302 TOWNSHIP") and JOHN J. FINNIGANJR., an adult individual with an address of4208 Maria Lane, Bethlehem, PA 18017-  8456 CONSULTANT.  BACKGROUND  A. TOWNSHIP desires that CONSULTANT perform certain consulting services B. CONSULTANT desires to work as a consultant for the TOWNSHIP under the NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises, each to the other, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as  ("Services") for the TOWNSHIP.  terms and conditions as hereinafter set forth.  follows: 1.  Consultation Services. The TOWNSHIP hereby engages the CONSULTANT to  perform essentially the Services that CONSULTANT had previously provided to TOWNSHIP, and other services requested by the Board of Supervisors, from time to time, but shall not include any supervision or management services, and all in accordance with the terms and conditions set  forth in this Agreement. 2.  Principal Contact. CONSULTANTS principal contact at the TOWNSHIP shall be  the Board of Supervisors of the Township, or its designee.  3. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect commencing January 3, 2024. It shall remain in effect for a period of four (4) months ("Term"), at which time this Agreement may be extended for an additional term as determined by" TOWNSHIP ("Extended Term"). This Consulting Agreement shall automatically terminate at the end oft the Term or the Extended Term, or in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 ofthis Agreement.  4. Time Devoted by Consultant. The TOWNSHIP is interested only in the result to be achieved, and the conduct and control of CONSULTANT'S work will be CONSULTANT'S sole and complete responsibility. CONSULTANT alone shall determine the hours CONSULTANT is to work on any given day and the location where CONSULTANT performs the Services. The TOWNSHIP will rely on CONSULTANT to work the number ofhours that are reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes ofthis Agreement up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) hours per week. The Township and Consultant agree that there may be instances where Consultant may have no billable hours for any given payment period during the Term based on the  need or lack thereofof Consultant's services.  5. Place Where Services Will be Rendered. The CONSULTANT will perform most Services in accordance with this Agreement at such places as the CONSULTANT may desire,  except when travel is requested by" TOWNSHIP.  6.  Access to Facilities. Should CONSULTANT and' TOWNSHIP determine that it is  necessary to have access to the TOWNSHIP'S facilities to perform the Services under this    Agreement, CONSULTANT shall be granted access limited to those facilities required to render the Services. However, the TOWNSHIP shall not be liable for any personal injury to CONSULTANT or forany loss or damage to any personal property belonging to CONSULTANT or in CONSULTANT'S custody or possession while using or accessing the TOWNSHIP'S facilities. The above shall include liability for all claims including claims of negligence.  7.  Payment to Consultant. CONSULTANT shalll be compensated at the rate of$95.00  per hour for Services rendered on behalf of TOWNSHIP. Only those expenses incurred and approved, iny writing, by the TOWNSHIP in advance shalll bet the responsibility ofthe TOWNSHIP. All other expenses shall be CONSULTANT'S responsibility. As an independent contractor, CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to any fringe or other benefits, including workers' compensation coverage, insurance, or pension of any nature, which the TOWNSHIP provides to its employees. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for meeting all of CONSULTANT'S  insurance needs. 8.  Independent Contractor. Both the TOWNSHIP and the CONSULTANT agree that  the CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor in the performance of CONSULTANT'S duties under this Agreement. Accordingly, the CONSULTANT shall be responsible for payment of all taxes including federal, state, and local taxes arising out of the CONSULTANT'S activities in accordance with this Agreement, including by way ofillustration but not limitation, federal and state income tax, Social Security tax, Unemployment Insurance taxes, and any other taxes or business license fees as required. During CONSULTANT'S contacts with third parties CONSULTANT shall identify himself as a consultant for the TOWNSHIP and not as an employee. CONSULTANT does not have thej power or authority to bind the TOWNSHIP  in any capacity. 9.  Indemnification. CONSULTANT) hereby agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and  hold the TOWNSHIP, its employees, agents, officers, directors and shareholders harmless from any claim (including, but not limited to, claims for personal injury, damage to property, and negligence) arising out of CONSULTANT'S activities or in connection with providing the  Services.  10. Confidentiality & Nondisclosure.  (a) During the term of this Agreement CONSULTANT recognizes that  confidential, proprietary information will be disclosed to CONSULTANT by the TOWNSHIP both in written form and in oral discussions. All information and materials acquired by CONSULTANT, directly or indirectly, from the TOWNSHIP, including but not limited to information which may have been disclosed: to CONSULTANT by suppliers, taxpayers, township employees or other parties affiliated with the TOWNSHIP which is or could have been subject to a confidentiality agreement executed by the TOWNSHIP, shall be and remain confidential and shall not be disclosed to third parties without the prior, written approval oft the TOWNSHIP. contidential documents, except as may be authorized in writing by the TOWNSHIP. CONSULTANT agrees that any and all such records and copies made or kept by CONSULTANT, wherever completed or wherever kept, at home or otherwise, in connection with the Services performed under this Agreement shall be and are the sole and exclusive property of the TOWNSHIP and that the TOWNSHIP has the sole right to obtain copyrights upon any such writings. CONSULTANT agrees that upon the termination of this Agreement, CONSULTANT  (b) CONSULTANT will not photograph, sketch, copy or otherwise record  2    shall place all such notes and records in the TOWNSHIP'S possession and shall not retain ort take with CONSULTANT, without thej prior written consent oft the TOWNSHIP, any notes andi records or other reproductions relating or pertaining to or connected with the Services.  (c) CONSULTANT agrees that any information or any idea, invention,  copyrightable work, improvement; technique, strategy, development, program, product, discovery, design, formula, process, know-how and data, original work of authorship, computer program, concept and trade secret, whether tangible or intangible, directly or indirectly resulting from or created by or through the CONSULTANT, or otherwise originated by CONSULTANT solely or jointly with others during the term of this Agreement with the TOWNSHIP (whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright, trademark or similar laws and whether or not at a commercial stage) (hereinafterthe" "Intellectual Property"), shall bet thes sole and exclusive property oft the TOWNSHIP, with all copyrightable works to be considered "works for hire", whether or not said works are, or might be considered, "works made for hire" under federal law.  11. Survival of Certain Obligations: Injunctive Relief. The obligations set forth in Paragraph 10 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. Should there be a breach of those provisions, CONSULTANT acknowledges that the TOWNSHIP would suffer irreparable harm and shall be entitled to injunctive relief in addition to any other available  remedies.  12. No Conflicts. CONSULTANT certifies that CONSULTANTiS currently under no outstanding agreement or obligation which conflicts with or prevents CONSULTANT from performing the Services under this Agreement, and that this Agreement does not constitute a breach of any obligation CONSULTANTH has to a third party. CONSULTANT further agree not to enter into any such conflicting agreement during the term of this Agreement and CONSULTANTI is not toj provide any similar consulting services for any other TOWNSHIP which conducts or provides any similar services or products as the TOWNSHIP during the term of this  Agreement or any extensions.  13. Termination Provisions. This Consulting Agreement may be terminated by TOWNSHIP at any time fora any reason prior to the end ofthe Term in consideration ofaj payment  to the consultant of $4,000.00.  14. Severability. In the event that any section, paragraph or term of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable by any competent tribunal for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall be unaffected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect and ifany section, paragraph, or term ofthis Agreement is adjusted to any extent to be invalid or unenforceable by any competent tribunal, such section, paragraph, or term will be deemed  modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable.  15. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by mutual agreement of the 16. Law Governing. The interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the substantive laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the parties hereby consent toj jurisdiction in the federal or state courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  parties in writing.  3    17. Complete Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties in respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all other agreements for consultation, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter ofthis Agreement. The language ofall parts ofthis Agreement shall in all cases be construed in accordance with its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any oft the parties. 18. Headings. The headings and other captions ini this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and shall not be used in interpreting, construing or enforcing any of the  provisions oft this Agreement.  19. Signatures. Both the TOWNSHIP and the CONSULTANT agree to the above contract. This is aj personal services contract and isi not assignable by CONSULTANT.  ATTEST:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY  By:  By:  KIMBERLY R. LYMANSTALL,  JOHN N. DIACOGIANNIS, Chairman  Secretary  (SEAL)  JOHNJ. FINNIGAN,JR.  4    ert &Helens  Meyner Center  forthe Su Q1 Stte & GIGbveponenE  October 17, 2023 Hanover Township Board of Supervisors 3630 Jacksonville Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 Dear Supervisors:  Pursuant to our conversation, the Lafayette College Meyner Center is pleased to present the Township with this proposal to offer our assistance with the recruitment process of the new Township Manager. Through our skill and experience, we can be ofinvaluable assistance to the Board in providing independent and unbiased, professional guidance in choosing both the procedure for your recruitments, and in the ultimate selection of the best candidate(s) available.  Our services offered will include all or some ofthe following:  Meeting with the Board/Committee to assist them in defining the responsibilities of the position, setting the expected salary and benefit expense, establishing the recruitment and appointment procedure, identifying the medias for publication of the advertisement, and Preparing and placing the position advertisement in the approved outlets andj professional Reviewing with thel Board/Committee the: resumes received, checking references, and recommending a pre-approved number of candidates that the Board/Committoe would Preparing al list ofinterview questions, and ift thel Board chooses, participating in the Assisting the Board ini negotiating the terms ofe employment with the chosen candidate, The Meyner Center was created several years ago to aid all levels of government. We assist municipalities in municipal service studies, operations and financial analysis, labor contract negotiation, strategic plan preparation, and executive search for management personnel. Our mission is simply tol help government! be efficient and productive using our experience and skills. Thes staffofthel Meyner Center has significant knowledge and experience ing government. Director John Kincaidi is a full-time professor ofGovernment and) Law atl Lafayette; hei is one oft the world's foremost experts in the study off federalism. As the Associate Director oft the Center, my primary focus is governmental affairs at thel local level. Prior to coming tol Lafayette this year, Iworked in municipal government in northeast Pennsylvania since 2001, including serving as the Borough Manager in Lehighton for 11 years. As I have transitioned into the Associate Director position,I  scheduling the interview process;  publications; interview; interviews;  Conducting preliminary investigations into candidates; and    have worked extensively with Dave Woglom to assure consistency and the experience with our services continue toi meet the expectations ofthe: municipalities we serve. The Meyner Center has assisted many municipalities with the recruitment of their managers, police chiefs, and other management personnel. We understand the importance of an experienced and skilled executive who works closely with the appointed Board and provides the leadership neçessary to oversee daily business operations, communicate effectively and thoroughly with the) Board, and guide the Township into the future. Ihave enclosed a copy of my resume and a project listing, which highlights the assistance that the Meyner Center has provided to municipalities. Thel Meyner Center's services are provided at ai rate of only $1101 per! hour. We willl bill the hourly rate plus travel and agree that our fee will not exceed $8,500 plus travel. Wei maintain at timesheet sO our invoice will show the time according to the hours we have spent. Additionally, we recommend that the Board utilize the services of Intercounty Investigations of Harleysville, Pennsylvania to complete the background investigation. They are extremely experiençed and skilled in completing a comprehensive employment, credit, personal, criminal, and driving history review of public sector management personnel. Their cost to complete this exhaustive review is approximately $3,100 and will also work with the Township if seeking other options. The focus oft thel Meyner Center ist toj provide ac quality service to municipalities. Ibelieve that my years of local government management experience and understanding of the culture of local government, along with the Center's work with municipalities provides me with the skills necessary to be of significant value to a municipality. Iwould be happy to meet with you at any  time. Thank you for the opportunity to assist Hanover Township.  Sincerely, cNicdlCBuskalt Nicole Beckett Associate Director  Accepted and agreed to by thel Board of Supervisors ofHanover Township, Northampton  County, Pennsylvania on this  day of  2023.  Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania  By:  John N. Diacogiannis, Chairman    NICOLE BECKETT  becketn@lalyettecdu * (570)778-0827  EDUCATION Kutztown University of] Pennsylvania Masters of Public Administration Bachelors of Public. Administration Graduated Cum Laude in both degrees Lehigh Carbon Community College Associates in Education Northampton Community College Associates in Social Work EXPERIENCE  2017 2009 2005 2001  Lafayette College Meyner Center for State and Local Government * Easton, PA Located: in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, thel Meyner Center atl Lafayette College provides services, programs, studies and training to county and municipal governments including: Hosting the. Annual Forum on Local Government; Conducting Administrative Studies and Reviews, Coordinating Executive Recruitments, Assistingi in Labor Contract Negotiation, Assisting in Strategic Plan Preparation, and Offering Training and Education.  Associate. Director for Public. Service May 2022- Present  Borough ofLehighton 0 Lehighton, PA  Borough Manager  October 2011-May 2022  Located: in Carbon County, Pennsylvania," Lehighton Borough is a full-service community with 5,500 residents. Issues facing thel borough include economic development, electric utility management: and citizen demand for enhanced services ati minimal costs.. Appointed by a seven-member Council, thel Borough Manager oversees the day-to-day operation oft thel local government, including oversight of more than 30 full time employees and management ofa  $20.5 million budget.  Key Accomplshments/Experiences grievance arbitration process  Manage various labor issues with two bargaining units, including contract negotiations and coordination of Oversaw construction of] Fire Station, Police Station, Electric Utility Building and Multiple Park Rehabilitations  Working with businesses on economic development and growthi in the community Oversaw the establishment oft trail system and outdoor events in the community    Nicole Beckett  Coordination of elimination of blight within thel borough newsletters, social media and upgraded website  Enhanced relationships with business community and residents by placing emphasis on communication through  Grant Writing, Administration and Project Management for $4.51 million in grant awards  Borough ofLehighton * Lehighton, PA Tyeasurer/Assislan, Secretary March 2010- = October 2011  Responsible for all borough finances and accounting, Human Resource Management, Budget Preparation, Grant Administration and Grant Writing, Payroll and Employee Benefit Administrator, Accounts Recelvable/Accounts  Payable  Borough of Lansford e Lansford, PA Serelay/Tpeauper January 2004 -March 2010 Receivable/Acounts Payable, Agenda Preparation Rush Township * Tamaqua, PA  Responsible for alll borough administration in the absence ofal Borough Manager, Human Resource Management, Budget Preparation, Grant. Administration and Grant Writing, Payroll and Employee Benefit. Administrator, Accounts  Secrelary/Assistant Tyeasurer September 2001 September 2003  Administyative Consultant  January 2007 -] December 2007  Responsible for all township administration in the absence ofa" Township Manager, Human Resource Management, Budget Preparation, Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable, Payroll and Employee Benefit Administrator  PROPESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association of] Pennsylvania Municipal Management Carbon County Tax Collection Committee, Former Treasurer International City Management Association Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) Pennsylvania Municipal Electric. Association, Former Treasurer  2    bert  Helen S.  Center  Meyner  Ofthe Studyof State & LoclGovernment  Municipal Projects  Executive Recruitment  Newtown Borough Manager, Bucks County (2023) Upper Hanover Authority Operations Manager (2023) Township ofFalls Authority Executive Director (2023) West Whiteland Township Director ofPublic Works (2023) Kennett Fire & EMS Commission Administrator-New Position (2023)  Fountain Hill Borough Manager (2023) Downingtown Borough Police Chief( (2023) East Vincent Township Manager (2023) Narberth Borough Manager (2023) Souderton Borough Manager (2023) Rockledge Borough Manager (2022-2023) Palmerton Borough Manager (2022-2023) Newtown Township Finance Director (2022) Lower Gwynedd Township Manager (2022) Catasauqua Borough Manager (2022) Willistown Township Manager (2022) Lehighton Police Chief (2022) Lehighton Borough Manager (2022) South Whitehall Township Manager (2022) Charlestown Township Manager (2022) Upper Dublin Township Manager (2022) West Bradford Township Finance Director (2022) West Whiteland Township Manager (2022) West Bradford Township Planning Director (2021-2022) Swarthmore Borough Manager (2021) Schuylkill Township Police Chief(2021) East Pikeland Township Police Chief(2021) Upper Hanover Township Manager (2021) Concord Township Finance Director (2021) Upper Chichester Township Finance Director (2021) Fountain Hill Borough Manager (2021) Easton City Deputy Finance Director (2021) Morrisville Borough Manager (2021) Ephrata Borough Manager (2021) Springfield Township Public Works Director (2021) Upper Providence Finance Director (2021) Perkasie Finance Director (2021) East Goshen Township Manager (2021)  Pocono Mtn. Regional EMS Chief Operating Officer-New Position (2023) Narberth Borough Police Chief/Director of Public Safety -New Position (2022-2023)    Narberth Borough Manager (2021) Ephrata Borough Finance Director (2021) New Britain Township Manager (2021) East Goshen Township Finance Director (2020-2021) Whitemarsh Township Finance Director (2020). Buckingham Township Public Works Director (2020) Edgmont Township Manager (2020) East Bradford Township Finance Director (2020) Collegeville Borough Manager (2020) Sellersville Borough Manager (2020) Cranberry Township Assistant Manager (2020) East Vincent Manager (2020) Montgomery County Redev. Authority Exec Direc. (2020) Middletown Manager (2020) Falls Township Manager (2020) Falls Township Police Chief (2020) Bucks County Chief Operating Officer (2020) Bucks County Housing Director (2020) Edgmont' Township Finance Director (2020) West Whiteland Township Police Chief (2020) Perkasie Borough Police Chief( (2019) Plumstead Township Manager (2019) PA Municipal Electric Assoc Exec Director (2019) Kennett Township Manager (2019) Salisbury Township Police Chief(2019) Willistown Township Manager (2019) Lower) Frederick Township Manager (2019) Upper Dublin Township Police Chief(2019) Haverford Township Manager (2019) Upper Gwynedd Township Manager (2019) Exeter Township Police Chief (2019) Upper Nazareth Township Manager (2018-2019) Towamencin Township Assistant Manager (2018) Ambler Borough Police Chief(2018) East Coventry Township Manager (2018) Lower Macungie Township Manager (2018) Schuylkill Township Manager (2018) Williams Township Manager (2018) SV Community Center Executive Director (2018) Bensalem Township Planning/Codes: Director (2018) Moore Township Manager (2018) Lower. Mt. Bethel Township Manager (2018) Catasauqua Borough Manager (2018) East Fallowfield Township Manager (2018) Franconia Township Police Chief (2018) Middletown Township Manager (2018) Pottstown Borough Utilities Administrator (2018) Lansdale Borough Manager (2017) New Hope Borough Finance Director (2017) Tredyffrin Township Police Superintendent (2017)    New Hanover Township Manager (2016) Lower Providence Township Manager (2016) Pottstown Borough Assistant Manager (2016) East Coventry Township Police Chief(2016) New Hope Borough Manager (2016) Chambersburg Borough Police Chief (2016) West VincentT Township Manager (2016) New Hope Borough Zoning Officer (2016) Hilltown Township Manager (2016) Warminster Township Manager (2015) Malvern Borough Manager (2015) East Whiteland Township Planning Director (2015) Montgomery Sewer Authority Manager (2015) Worcester Township Manager (2015) Upper Nazareth Township Manager (2015) West Pikeland Township Manager (2015) Upper Providence Township Manager (2015) East Whiteland Township Manager (2015) Fountain Hill Borough Manager (2015) Phoenixville Borough Finance Director (2015) Plainfield7 Township Manager (2014) Bangor Borough Manager (2014) Newtown Township Manager (2014) Franconia Township Manager (2014) Slate Belt Regional Police Chief(2014) Upper Pottsgrove Township Manager (2014) Upper Macungie Township Manager (2014) Pocono Township Manager (2014) Bethlehem Township Manager (2013) Pottstown Director ofLicemingInspetions (2013) Easttown Township Manager (2013) Norristown Municipal Administrator (2013) Upper Moreland Police Chief(2013) Cheltenham Township Manager (2012) Pottstown Borough Manager (2012) Upper Merion Township Manager (2012) Lehigh Township Police Chief( (2012) Forks Township Manager (2012) Hilltown Township Manager (2011) North Whitehall Township Manager (2011) Williams Township Manager (2011) South Whitehall Township Manager (2010) Pen Argyl Borough Police Chief (2010) Hellertown Borough Manager (2010) Wilson Borough Police Chief (2009) Emmaus Borough Manager (2008) Easton City Administrator (2007)  Lower Perkiomen Valley Sewer Authority Manager (2014)  Organizational Assessment/Administrative & Financial Analysis    Franconia Public Works Management Analysis (2021) Newtown Borough Administrative Analysis (2021) Conshohocken Authority Administrative Analysis (2020) East Bradford Township Financial Analysis (2020) Tobyhanna Township Organizational Assessment (2020) Catasauqua Borough Public Works Department Assessment (2015) Montgomery Township Sewer Authority Organizational Assessment (2015) Pocopson Township Administrative Review (2015) Lower Perkiomen Valley Sewer. Authority Administrative Review (2014) South Whitehall Fire Apparatus Capital Improvement Study (2014) Northampton County Animal Control Study (2013) Pottstown Fire Consolidation Facilitation (2013-15) Macungie Borough Organizational Assessment (2012) Williams Township Organizational Assessment (2011) Solebury Township Organizational Assessment (2010). New Britain Township Police Scheduling Consultation (2010) Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority IPP Study (2010) Lafayette College Plant Operations Department (2010). Lower Mt. Bethel Township Organizational Assessment (2008) Easton City Early Intervention Plan (2007) Labor Contract Negotiation Slate Belt Regional Police Commission (2014-15) Strategic Plan Preparation Upper Providence Township (2017) Upper Uwchlan Township Public Works Department (2016) Princeton, NJ Public' Works Department (2016) Pen Argyl Borough (2010) Forks Township (2009-11) Salary/Benefit Survey Preparation  Bethlehem Township/Fire Company Study and Meeting Facilitation (2012-14)  Middletown Township, Bucks County-Police Collective Bargaining Agreement. Analysis (2023) Upper Saucon Salary Survey of Administration and Dept. Heads-I Lehigh Valley (2022) Bucks County Consortium ofl Municipalities Salary/Benefits Survey (2009-13) Lehigh and Northampton Counties Police Salary/Benefits Survey (2013)  Lehigh Valley Municipalities Response to Coronavirus (2020) Lehigh Valley Municipalities Salary Survey (2015-19)  Forks Township (2009) Administrative Services Provision  Pennsylvania Municipal Electric Association, Professional Consultant (2019-present) Pennsylvania Municipal Electric Association, Executive Director (2008-19) Northampton Tax Collection Committee, Administrative Director (2009-present) Lehigh Tax Collection Committee, Executive Director (2011-present) Easton Housing Authority HOPE VI Evaluation, Project Manager (2007-12) Borough ofl Nesquehoning Council/Manager Form of Government (2023)  Local Elected Officials Programs (New)    Borough ofl Newtown (Bucks)- - Counci/Manager Form of Government (2023) Facilitation of Retreats/Public Hearings/Committee Meetings Northampton County Judge Debate Moderator (2015) Greater Easton Development Partnership Retreat (2015) Newark, Delaware City Council Retreat (2014) Lehigh County Board of Commissioners Retreat (2011) Williams Township Zoning Code Public Hearings (2010) Hatfield Township Board of Commissioners (2009) Easton Finance and Code Enforcement Departments (2009-10)  Pottstown facilitation of possible consolidation of fire companies (2013-14) Bethlehem Township Implementation of Fire Company/ownship Improvements (2013-14)  Personnel Dispute Resolution Kingwood Township, NJ (2011) Interim Manager Services Training/Instruction COVID."  Kutztown Borough Interim Borough Manager (2008)  Author/instructor ofj program Reconnecting and Building the Team: The Workplace Post Author/instructor of! program "Trust in Government: The Federalism Perspective and Local Government Reality" -Conducted by Professor John Kincaid and Nicole Beckett at the 2022 Author/instructor of program "Challenges ofl Managing in the Public Sector" Author/instructor of program "Challenges of Managing the Difficult Employee" Author/instructor of program "Effective and Productive Decision Making"  Pennsylvania Municipal Electric Association Conference  Author/instructor of program "T'm From the Government and I'm Here to Help You; Effective Author/instructor of program "The Role and Responsibilities ofal Municipal Elected Official" Author/instructor ofj program "The Importance ofLeadership and Communication inl Municipal  Customer Service" Government"  Author/instructor of program "The ArtofTime Management" Author/instructor ofj program Managing Conflict ini the Workplace" Author/instructor of program "How to Hire Employees" GovermentNon-Prott Agency Involvement Lehigh Valley Justice Institute Strategic Plan (2021) St. Lukes University Network Finance Committee (2005-present) Lafayette College CFO Search Committee (2014) Lafayette College Public Safety Director Search Committee (2013) Easton Elected Officials Compensation Committee, Chairman (2010) Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (2010-15) Pennsylvania State Association ofl Boroughs Instructor (2008)  Easton City Community and Economic Development -Business Recruitment Strategy  (2022/2023)  Allentown City Blue Ribbon Panel (2009)