LEGALNOTICE  NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors ofHanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will consider for adoption at a Public Hearing to bel held at 7:00 p.m. on1 the gth day of January, 2018, at the Hanover Township Municipal Building, 3630 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, an Ordinance to amend the text of the! Hanover Township Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 185, Section 185-38, to provide for al Business Park asa Permitted Use ini the AFHBD Zoning District. In the event that the Board of Supervisors do not consider for adoption the Ordinance described hereinafter at the Public Hearing, the Board of Supervisors will consider the Ordinance for adoption at a regular meeting of thel Board of Supervisors to be held on the 23rd day of. January, 2018, att the Hanover' Township Municipal  Building, 3630. Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  Copies oft the proposed Ordinance are available for review at the Hanover Township Municipal Building located at 3630. Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania during normal  business hours.  The following is the proposed Amendment to the Hanover Township Zoning Ordinance:    ORDINANCENO.18-  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER, COUNTY OF NORTHAMFTON.COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIA TO. AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE "HANOVER' TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE" CHAPTER 185, SECTION 185-38 TO PROVIDE FOR. A BUSINESS PARK. AS A PERMITTED USEIN THE. AFHBD ZONING DISTRICT AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES WHEREAS, the Supervisors ofH Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, under the powers vested ini them by the "Second Class Township Code" of Pennsylvania and the authority and procedures of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code", as amended, as well as other laws oft the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby enact and ordain the following amendment to the text of the! Hanover Township Zoning Ordinance; and  INCONSISTENT HEREWITH  WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of] Hanover Township desire to amend its Zoning Ordinance by providing for a Business Park as a permitted use in the AFHBD. Zoning District of  the Township ofHanover and providing for the regulation of same.  NOW, THEREFORE, bei it enacted and ordained by the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, and the same is hereby ordained and  enacted as follows, to wit:  SECTION1: The Supervisors ofHanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, under the powers vested in them by the "Second Class Township Code" and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code", as amended, as well as other laws oft the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby ordain and enact the following amendment to the text oft the Hanover Township Zoning Ordinance Chapter 185 Zoning, of the Code of  Ordinances, as amended.  2    SECTION2: PURPOSE. The Purpose oft this Zoning Ordinance amendment is to  establish al Business Park as a permitted use within the. AFHBD Zoning District.  SECTION3: Chapter 185 Zoning, oft the Code of Ordinances of Hanover Township, Section 185-38 Regulations applicable to. AFHBD District; subsection D. Permitted Uses is  hereby amended by adding ai new. Permitted Use to read as follows:  "(11) Business Park allowing only the following businesses or uses: (a) Printing, publishing and lithographic plants.  (b) Professional practice offices such as law, medicine (but nota hospital, medical clinic, nursing home, group home or similar uses) (c) Research laboratories engaged in scientific investigation, testing or the production of: factual information for industrial, commercial or institutional clients, where no physical or tangible product for general marketing is directly produced therein, and provided that the! Board of Supervisors determined that no potential danger, hazard or nuisance shall exist to the employees, building occupants or surrounding areas, and provided that the Board of Supervisors determine that no waste, other than normal domestic sewage, is discharged into any sewage disposal system. Chemical or biochemical research, however, are specifically prohibited. (d) Lighta assembly consisting of assembly of previously manufactured components such as furniture, clothing, computers, phones, copies, electronic devices, office equipment, scientific instruments, watches, clocks, photographic and optical goods or similar products, excepting however, the manufacturing of and/or assembly of chemicals or chemical components. Hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise Business offices consisting of administrative, sales office, executive, other general business offices, including but not limited to, computer and data processing facilities, sales and service of high technology business and medical equipment and other uses of  architecture, engineering and thel like.  approved by the Board of Supervisors.  the same general nature.  3    (f) Real estate offices (g) Insurance offices."  SECTION4: SEVERABILITY. Ifa court of competent jurisdiction declares any provisions ofthis Ordinance to bei invalid in whole ori inj part, the effect of such decision shall be limited to those provisions expressly stated in the decision to bei invalid, and all other provisions oft the Zoning Ordinance shall continue to be separately and fully  effective.  SECTION5: REPEALER. All provisions of Township ordinances and resolutions or parts thereoft that are in conflict with the provisions oft this Ordinance, arel hereby repealed.  SECTION6: ENACTMENT. This Ordinance shall be effective five (5) days after the  date of! passage.  James L. Broughal, Solicitor Hanover' Township Northampton County 38 West Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18018  4    ORDINANCE NO.18-  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER, COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON,  COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE' "HANOVER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE" CHAPTER 185, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 185, ZONING, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 185-25 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; SUBSECTION FI HOME OCCUPATIONS AND NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained and enacted, by the Board of Supervisors of Hanover  REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT THEREWITH  Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania as follows:  The Supervisors of Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, under the powers vested int them by the "Second Class Township Code" of Pennsylvania and the authority and procedures of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code", as amended, as well as other laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby enact and ordain thei following  amendment to the text of the Hanover Township Zoning Ordinance.  WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township desires to amend its Zoning Ordinance by amending Chapter 185, Zoning, Article VI, Section 185-25 Regulations applicable  to all residential districts; Subsection F. Home Occupations.  NOW, THEREFORE, bei it enacted and ordained by the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, and the same is hereby ordained and enacted  as follows, to wit:  SECTION1 1: The Supervisors of Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, under the powers vested in them by the "Second Class Township Code" and the "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code", as amended, as well as other laws of the Commonwealth of    Pennsylvania, do hereby ordain and enact the following amendment to the text of the Hanover  Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.  SECTION2: Chapter 185, Zoning Article VI, Section 185-25 Regulations applicable to all residential districts by amending in its entirety Subsection F. Home Occupations of the Code of  Ordinances to read as follows: "F. Home occupations.  (1) Size limit. Al home occupation shall not occupy more than 25% of the total floor (2) Personnel limit. Not more than one person shall be employed in a home occupation who is not an occupant of the dwelling unit nor a member oft the occupying family.  area of a dwelling unit or 500 square feet oft the unit, whichever is less,  (3) General use restrictions.  (a) A home occupation is one that is incidental to the residential use ofi the premises. The occupant ofi the residence where the home occupation is tol be located shall bet the same as the operator of the approved home occupation for that residence. A home occupation [1] NO-IMPACT HOME OCCUPATION- - A business activity administered or conducted as an accessory use which is clearly secondary to the use as a residential dwelling and which involves no customer, client or patient traffic, whether vehicular or pedestrian, pickup, delivery or removal functions to ori from the premises, in excess of those [2] MODERATE-IMPACTHOME-BASED BUSINESS - Al business having no. more than one employee. A business activity conducted as an accessory use which is clearly secondary to the use as a residential dwelling having no more than one employee and which involves customer, client or patient traffic, whether vehicular or pedestrian, pickup, delivery or removal functions to or from the premises, in excess oft those normally associated with residential use. [P Parking - A minimum of two-off-street parking spaces in addition to those required fori the residential unit, shall be required for all home occupation uses which will be visited by  shall be one of the following:  normally associated with residential use.    customers or clientele. No on-street parking will be permitted to  support a home occupation.  (b) Ahome occupation shall be carried on in the principal structure only; accessory buildings designed ori intended to be used for the home  occupation shall not be permitted.  (c) Garages shall not be permitted to be used for al home occupation. (4) Use restrictions. In connection with the operation of al home occupation, it shall  not be permitted to:  (a) Sell articles produced elsewhere than on the premises. (b) Have exterior displays of goods visible from the outside.  (c) Store materials, articles, or products outside or on top of any structure on (d) have any visible evidence ofah home occupation use when viewed from the building exterior, except for sign as regulated in $185-25F(5).  the lot.  (5) Regulation of signs for home occupations.  (a) Only one sign per dwelling unit shall be permitted for a home occupation (b) Said sign shalll be attached flush on the dwelling unit structure below the  use. roof line.  (c) Said sign shall note exceed two square feet in total area. (6) Examples of home occupations. Home occupations include:  (a) No-impact Home Occupation  [1] Artistic endeavors carried oni in a studio or similar area. [2] Handicrafts, such as dressmaking, sewing and the like. [3] Consulting or service oriented activities where all services are provided off-site and home use is limited to administration of the  business.    (b) Moderate Impact Home-Based Business  [1] Professional practices, such as law, medicine, architecture, and  engineering.  [2] Beautician and barber.  (7) Examples of non-home occupations. Home occupations do not include:  (a) Veterinary practice.  (b) The raising of animals, pets, horses, etc., for commercial purposes. (c) Any occupation or business that requires the use of a panel truck or a  delivery truck or similar vehicle.  (d) Motor vehicle repair. (e) Day-care center.  (8) A home occupation is not transferable to new occupant/owner of the premises." SECTION3: SEVERABILITY. Ifa court of competent jurisdiction declares any provisions oft this Amendment to be invalid in whole or in part, the effect of such decision shall be limited tot those provisions expressly statedi ini the decision to be invalid, and all other provisions oft this  Zoning Amendment shall continue to be separately and fully effective.  SECTION4: REPEALER. All ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent  herewith are hereby repealed.  SECTION5: ENACTMENT. This Amendment shall be effective five (5) days after the  date of passage.    THIS ZONING ORDINANCE IS HEREBY ORDAINED. AND ENACTED this  day of  2018, by the Hanover Township Board of Supervisors.  ATTEST:  HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  By:_  By:  Elizabeth D, Ritter, Township Secretary  John N. Diacogiannis, Chairman    HanoverEngineering  252 Brodhead. Road . Suite 100 . Bethlehem, PA: 18017-8944 Phone: 610.691.5644 . Fax: 610.691.6968 - HanoverEng.com  January4,2018  Mr. John] J.Finnigan] Jr. Township Manager Hanover Township Northampton County, 3630] Jacksonville Road Bethlehem, PA1 18017-9302 DearJay:  RE: Griffin Industrial Realty Griffin Land and Nurseries, Hanover Corporate 5200] Jaindl Boulevard Center2, Final Inspection Request and Hanover Project H12-38  Inc. Lot 10  Security Release 2  We have reviewed a request for reduction in the letter of credit to maintenance the referenced project. The securityf fort this project is detailed in three (3) spreadsheets for titled above- This request, as received from Griffin Industrial Realty, listed monetaryamounts each did not depict completed quantity amounts as: required. In order to properlytrack for item and oft the above-listed spreadsheets are enclosed. The following is monetaryamounts a synopsis of our recommendations: requested. Copies  Building 2, and Off-Site Improvements.  Building 1,  release, we. have entered quantities to obtain the approximate  this security  Original Security  Previous Reductions  Recommended Remaining Reduction $63, ,630.60 $93,231.83 $31.380.09 $26.281.31  Security  Building1 $2,866,401.22 $1,421,584.71 $1,050,778.30 $394,038.21 Total $3,948,937.08 $2,289,596.74 $1,145,788.99 $513,551.35  Building 2 $819,553.52 $662,691.09 Off-site $262.982.34 $205,320.94  Based on the preceding discussion, we recommend that the Township  the  reduction of the required securityi in the amount of $1,145,788.99, resulting grant Developera balance of $513,551.35. This reduction should be conditioned upon the following: in a security  1.  That the Developer acknowledges the securityprovided foralli  remain in force at: a minimum of $513,551.35f0rr the work remaining, improvements plus will That the Developer adheres to Township Policy 25 (payment of Plans and.  contingencies. Accounts).  2.  Appeals  Envisioning and Engineeringsustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible projects since. 1971    Mr. John) J. FinniganJr. Township Manager  2  January4,2018  Wea also recommend that the' Township deny the developer's request tol be released from their Improvements Agreement until alli items noted in the Remaining Security," column of the attached spreadsheets are addressed, including addressing the condition of the storm sewer pipe within the future roadwayas communicated to the developer via email dated  September2 28, 2017.  Ify you require additional information, please contact the undersigned.  Respectfully,  brkdin/kjc Enclosure(s)  B  -y.-S-w Release Requet2201501015 SecusiyRekes-2doe CC: Hanover Township Board of Supervisors (with enclosure) Ms. Yvonne D. Kutz, Zoning Administrator (with enclosure) James LI Broughal, Esquire (with enclosure) Mr. Scott Bosco, VP, Construction  Mr. Kevin J. Horvath, PE, Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc. (with enclosure)    5306559  HHAEHEEHEBSEE    de1e1 of  9.9553,35555333955 993536L469  a  ?    55  55333 29 ",    SSS5S  s    5 8818  9399595EEL as355  4  W  s    8888  555359555555555  2    55,91999    353335555    2  sssisia)    3    88  81810  G  9398399B5558L  38  -og        HANOVER TOWNSHIP NORTHAMPTON COUNTY ROCAMATONO,0E- AP PROCLAMATION HONORING SAMUEEDORSEN BOOR  ON THEACHEVEMENTOEIISEAGIE AWARD  WHEREAS, Samuel has achèved a HI-RIeN path earning his WHEREAS, Samuel" will officially réceive his award during an Bagle Presentation Cerémony on.January 14,12018, as a member of BoyScout Troop 302, First Presbyterian WHEREAS, Samuel's Eagle Project involved the planning and-building ofin enclosure in St. John's Lutheram Church multi-purpose room for the storage of tables, chairs and other WHEREAS, Samuel has exemplified the Virtues. of scouting and has exhibited leadership NOW, HEREFORE, BE ITAND IIS HEREBY PROCIAIMED,by the Board-of Supervisors ofTowmship of Hanover, County of Nortamporandthe Commonwealthof That Samuel Dorsen Boor is applauded arid recognized- on the occasion, of his Eagle Awàrd" and the, Board of Supervisors congratulates himfor his dedication, and devotion in preserving the finest virtues of American life as  set forth by-Scouting principals. The Board of Supervisors, also.proclaim, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 as  Eagle Awardas ai memberoft the Boy ScoutsofA America; and  T  Church, Bethlehem,PA; and,  items; and  skills inhis troop serving as.a Panskaandbibj.  Pennsylvania:   -  3  SamuekDotsemBoer. Day inHanovér Township. 3 APPROVEDand adoptedithis gth day ofJanuary 2018.  ATTEST  HANOVEKTOWNSEINORTHAMPTON COUNTYPENNSAEMANIA  ELIZABETH D. RITTER, Secretary Board of Supervisors  JOHN N. DIACOGIANNIS, Chairman - Board of Supervisors    S  5 - a I    Communicate to Employees The Hanover' Township Safety Policy Statement:  The safety and health of Hanover Township employees is very important. To best serve employee safety and health we. have established and support a safety program. Iti is our intention to provide a safe workplaçe for all employees and expect each employee to participate in accomplishing the goals of our safety program. Participation includes acting responsibly and complying with established safety policies and procedures. Our safety coordinator Vincent Milite is responsible for its implementation. Our safety goals can only be achieved with everyone's cooperation. Your commitment to this program is appreciated and you will benefit  personally by not having an accident.  Details of the Township's Safety Program and Policies can be found in the Hanover Township Northampton County Employee Handbook last revised 12/19/2017 effective 1/1/2018 pages 16-  19.  Signed by Chairman, Board of Supervisors  John N. Diacogiannis  Date: 1/9/2018    Hanover Township Safety Committee Bylaws  I. Purpose  The purpose of the Hanover Township's Safety Committee is to provide a mechanism to proactively address safety and health issues within our organization. Also, the purpose of the safety committee is to regularly bring workers and management together in a non-adversarial, cooperative effort to promote safety and health in the workplace. The committee's primary focus The Safety Committee is a key element to achieving continuous improvement in the accident  ist to detect and correct workplace hazards.  prevention process. II. Mission Statement  Hanover Township's Safety Committee is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all employees, visitors and any outside entity that might be affected by our operations. Through open communication and participation by all employees, this commitment  can be effective in developing and maintaining that environment.  III. Authority & Responsibility  The authority for safety rests with the owners of Hanover Township. Assignment of responsibility is delegated to the Site Foreman to handle day-to-day safety issues and activities. These individuals will work with the safety committee to address safety issues/concerns. Any recommendations from the safety committee will be directed through these individuals to upper The safety committee is responsible for overseeing and directing the safety program/activities of the company. The committee shall meet every month and review and evaluate regular reports related to past accidents and near: misses, safety inspections, other items identified by the safety  management.,  committee members or submitted by other employees. IV. Management & Supervisors  Management and supervisors are responsible for implementing company promoted safety initiatives in their respective divisions. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that employees under their direction receive and understand relevant safety information including actions and recommendations from the safety committee. They will also participate in appropriate safety  education and training programs. V. Meetings & Membership  Note: Supervisor refers to a leadership position and not an elected Supervisor.    Safety committee meetings will be held quarterly at an agreeable time as determined by the Membership oft the committee will include a minimum oft two employer representatives and, at the minimum, two employee representatives. Ifpossible, more employee representatives will be  safety committee members.  on1 the committee than employer representatives. Township representatives will include two supervisors. VI. Safety Committee Member Rotation Procedure  Members will serve on the safety committee for at least one year. After the member's one-year anniversary date, or at an agreeable date after the one-year anniversary, new members will be When a committee member needs to be replaced, employees currently not on the committee will be asked to volunteer to serve on the safety committee. Management will determine if the If no new employees volunteer to be on the safety committee, or no other candidates can be recruited for the committee, the existing members will either continue to serve for another year  recruited to replace not more than 25%- - 50% of the existing members.  candidates are acceptable.  or management will require new employees to serve. VII. Safety Committee Duties  The specific duties of the safety committee include:  1. Facilitate cooperation among employees in initiating, developing, carrying out and monitoring measures designed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees; 2. Assist in the resolution of occupational health and safety issues at the workplace; 3. Assist in the formulation and dissemination ofpolicies, practices and procedures that 4. Assist with the development of accident and investigative reporting procedures; and 5. Advise the employer on any proposed or actual changes tol health and safety policies,  promote health and safety at the workplace; practices and procedures in the workplace.  *The committee may also carry out additional duties as needed.  VIII. Safety Committee Functions  The specific functions of the safety committee are to: 2. Analyze and solve problems; and 3. Assist in the management of safety. IX. Safety Committee Responsibilities  1. Detect hazards;  Note: Supervisor refers to a leadership position and not an elected Supervisor.    Atar minimum, the committee should do the following: 1. Evaluate existing injury and illness prevention programs; 3. Make recommendations to correct hazards;  2. Establish procedures for conducting and documenting the findings of periodic workplace 4. Review, in at timely manner, incidents resulting in work-related deaths, injuries, illnesses and 5. Conduct follow-up evaluations on the effectiveness of new safety equipment or health and  inspections; complaints; and safety procedures.  X. Accident Investigation and Review  The committee will be responsible for reviewing accidents (including near miss accidents) that have occurred since the previous meeting, along with the accident investigation report. The committee will attempt to determine the cause of each accident as well as any corrective actions that have been done or will be done to prevent a similar type of accident from occurring in the  future.  XI. Safety Inspections  The committee will review monthly site inspection reports (performed by safety consultant) and discuss deficiencies and findings and recommendations. Ifa a committee members is available on  ajobsite, he will be asked toj participate in the site inspection.  XII. Amendments of Bylaws  These Bylaws may be amended, altered or repealed at any regular or special meeting by a  majority vote of the committee members.  Signed by Chairman, Board of Supervisors  John N. Diacogiannis  Date: 1/9/2018  Note: Supervisor refers to al leadership position and not an elected Supervisor.    KINGSPRY  January 2, 2018  MAIIRSTCLASSMAIL L. Broughal, Esquire DeVito, LLP 38 West Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18018-5703  JEROMEE B. FRAMK DONALDF. SPRY KENTH. HERMAN TERENCELFAUL JOHNE. FREUND, HI JEFFREYT. TUCKER NICHOLASNOEL, J GLENNAI M.H HAZELTINE ALANS, BAITISTI KEMNG. REID* PAULS S.FRANK BRIANJ J.TAYLOR" MICHAEL A GAUL ELIZABETHI K.K KELLY ELLENC C. SCHURDAK KRISTINEF RODDICK REBECCAAY YOUNG DOROTA GASIENICA-KOZAK TIMOTHY E. GILSBACH" JESSICAF.MOYER MATTHEWT.T TRANTER AVERYE E.SMIT KEELYJ.COLLINS KARLEYE BIGGS SEBIA JONATHANM. HUERTA RYANK. FIELDS' WILLIAM JN NOVICK,AP OFCOUNSEL: EDRUMMONDKNG DOMENICP.S SBROCCHI JAMES RAVELLE,PAD..D. KATHLEENC CONN, PhD,JD,LLM AFFIATEDWITH: WEISSE BURKARDT KRAMER,LLC PITSBURGH,PA15210 *LICENSEDI INPAA ANDNJ "LICENSEDINPAANDN NY  James  KRBY G.IPRIGHT,UIM,CPA Broughal &  RE:  Appeal of81 Highland Partners, LP No. C48-CV-2016-9801  Dear  Attorney Broughal:  Enclosed is the Stipulation of execute and: forward to Attorney Backenstoe for final Should you have any questions,  Counsel with regard to the above matter.  Kindly  signature  and: filing.  please do not hesitate to contact our office. Thank  you for your attention.  Best Regards,  ENGSPRVIERMAKIREND & FAUL, LLC  Macles Nicole M. Fitt,Pardlegal to Jonathan M.  Huerta, Esq.  /nmf Enclosures  cc: Neil Andrew Stein, Esquire (w/encs.) David M. Backenstoe, Esquire (w/encs.)  KING, SPRY, HERMAN, FREUND & FAUL, LLC . ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW  ONE WEST BROAD STREET . SUIE 700 . BETHLEHEM, PA 18018 . TEL:610-332-0390 . FAX: 610-332-0314  ALLENTOWN ego BETHLEHEM % STROUDSBURG  (00471069)  www.kingspry.com    IN' THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OFI NORTHAMPTON: COUNTV,PENNSYIVANIA FROMTHE DECISION OF THE NORTHAMPTON : Casel No, C-48-CV-2016-9801  CIVIL ACTION-LAW  APPEAL OF 81 HIGHLAND PARTNERS, L.P. ÇOUNTY REVENUE BOARD OF APPEALS COUNTY OFNORTHAMPTON W-BACI-ATAeNA 81 HIGHLAND. AVENUE, HANOVERTOWNSEIF :  : : : : : :  and  Intervenor,  STIPULATIONOF: COUNSEL  ANDNOW, this day of_  2017, it is stipulated and agreed by and among  Neil. Andrew Stein, Attorney for the Petitioners, David M. Backenstoe, Assistant Solicitor fort the CoumyofNorhamplon, Donald F. Spry, II, Attorney for the Bethlehem Area School District, and JamesL. Broughal, Attorney forHanoverTownshp. and aftero consultation, that thet total assessment for the property located in Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, designated as  Tax Parcel No. M6-15-10HI 0214, shall be. modified as follows:  FortaxyearJanuary 1,2017, thel FairMarket Value shall remain at $5,000,000.00 andt the Assessed Value shall decrease from 2,94,.9.9.05.715.90.9. based ont the Common A. This stipulation of Counsel will: remain in effect unless and until changed. as  Level Ratio of34.3%.  otherwise provided by law.  Parcel No. M6-15-10H 0214  1    (STIPULATED AGREEMENT CONTINUED)  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this stipulation to be executed as of  the date first above written, DncA NEK. ANDREW: SFEIN,ESQUIRE Attorney for Petitioner(s)  DAVIDN M. BACKENSTOE, ESQUIRE Attorney forl Respondent  T  DONALDI F. SPRY, II, ESQUIRE Attorney: for Bethlehem Area School District  JAMES L. BROUGHAL, ESQUIRE Attorney for Hanover Township  Parcei No, M6-15-10H 0214  2    Hanover Township - Northampton County  Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Township Manager  The Township Manager is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and is fully qualified to exèrcise the powers toj perform the duties of the office as required by law. The Township Manager is the chief executive and administrative official of the Township and shall supervise and bé responsible for the day-to-day operations and activities oft the Township including all Township Departments. The. Township Manager shall also act as a liaison and resource to the various boards, commissions and  committees. (Position is full-time, exempt)  Position reports to: The Township Manager is accountable to the Board of Supervisors.  Position. Responsibilities:  Attend all Supervisors' meetings: and provide recommendations on Assists. citizens by informing them of Township rules and laws, explaining laws, explaining procedures, hearing complaints and either résolving them or refering them to the responsible official. In conjunction with the Township Secretary - Treasurer compiles and submits thé Annual Budget for all: funds in accordance with the policies of the' Township for approval by the Board of Supervisors, together with a written report of estimates of costs; and other data as may be requésted Shall hire, and when necessary for the good of the Township, suspend or términate employèes of the. Township under their supervision, pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Hiring shall be done within the confines of the Township Budget, and a report shall be made at the next available. Board of Supervisors meeting. Périodically réview. existing job classifications and salary ranges of all employees and present recommendation for additions, changes or Shall attend all meetings of the Board of Supervisors, and other méetings as. may be requested by the Board of Supervisors with a right  actions by the board.  by the Board of Supervisors.  modifications to the Board.  to take parti in discussions.  Hanover Township. Jobl Description, Township Manager 01/01/2018    Shall keep thé Board of Supervisors informed of the conduct and Shall make recommendations to the Board. of Supervisors on operations, policies, Resolutions, Ordinances, Proclamations and other matters for Shall purchase supplies and equipment for the services and operations of the Township, within the confines of the Township Budget, and guidelines of the Second Class Township Code, as aménded, ànd the dollar limitations established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, from time to time, A report of these purchases shall be made to the Board of Supervisors. Any purchases other than those must be accomplished by a Purchase Order, after approval by the Township Complaints regarding services of personnel of the Township shall be referred to the Township Manager. The Township Manager, or his designated agent, shall investigate and handle the complaints within the Township. Managers' powers and. a réport shall be givèn to the Board of Shall draft and. present policies, guidelines and regulations on. operations and services to the Board of. Supervisors of the Township, for their Works with the County, State and Federal Government on projects and Shall work with all parties interésted. in doing business with or in the Negotiate contracts for the Township, subject to Board of Supervisors' Shall be: from time to time the liaison for the Board of Supervisors, as Shall work with the Township Engineer and/or the Township Solicitor Shall receiye a copy of all Township inçoming correspondence and all Blueprints and Plans which are: submitted to the Township. Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township's Safety Policy.  condition ofTownship affairs in a timely mannér.  the good ofthe Township.  Manager.  Superyisors.  approval prior to implementation. obtaining financing and grants.  Township. approval.  the Board of Supervisors may delegate. on Township mattèrs as thè néed arises.  Hanover Towship. Jobl Deeription,Townshp: Manager 01/01/2018    Required. Knowledge, Skills andAbilities:  Working knowledge ofMunicipal Goverrment. Excellent communications. skills, both written and oral.  Strong interpersonal skills.  Ability to learn. and apply a variety of laws, ordinances, rules, requirements and procedurès applicable to Township business. Ability to understand. and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to work effectively with Township officials, other govemment  officials, business associates and the public. Working knowledge ofMicrosofte Suite ofproducts. Excellent attention to detail and customer serviçe skills.  Ability to organize, prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks or Working knowledge oft the. Internet and electronic communication, Attend: any training as. determined by the. Board of Supervisors.  projécts simuitancously.  Education & Experience:  Bachelors Degreei in Business; Management or Public, Administration. Minimum of five (5) years experience inj Municipal Government.  Supervisory Responsibility:  All employees of the Township are. under the Township Manager's  supervision.  Hanover" Township. Job Description, Township) Manager 01/01/2018    Hanover Township = Northampton County  Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Township Manager's Secretary  Ability to perform secretarial duties for the Township Manager in a  confidential manner.  Position reports to: Township Manager  Position Responsibiities:  Type documents such as letters, reports, charts or other textual or tabular matérial from handwritten draft or verbal dictation into draft or Type documents such as contracts and forms which require gathering and verifying information to be incorporated from several sources such Copy, collate and distributé pertinent incoming mail or information for Reviews and files documents utilizing systems which require knowledge oft the type, purpose, and status ofthe document to determine Establishes, reorganizes, combines and purges files and filing systems Perform arithmetic computations, using established procedures and formulas to determine interest, payment amounts, penalty charges, Prepare reports and correspondence which requires the consolidation of Proofreads typed materials for typographical accuracy, spelling and Accept applications, payments, documents, etc. from the public and Assist the Township Manager in accepting, checking for accuracy of Perform calculations. and issuance of current and past due Sanitary  final form using a variety of electronic formats.  as files, catalogs, reference books and: the Internet. Supervisors' knowledge and perusal.  how to: file.  as: necessary to énable items to1 be found efficiently.  receipt totals, or similar results. status reports, logs, and lists.  grammar.  assist them by explaining procedural requirements. information and issuing Road Encroachment Permits.  Hanover Township, Jobl Description, Townshipl Managerls: Secretary 01/01/2018    Sewer Invoices for residents" quàrterly, record payments and do Maintains record of false alarm notifications received from the Colonial. Regional Police Department and notifies residents and businesses of excess alarms. in a specified périod. of time as well as assesses the Assist in accepting payments, recording and depositing of  deposits for same.  appropriate fees.  Township Real Estate taxes.  Assists Township Manager in maintaining employee records for Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township's Safety Policy. Performs related work as assigned by Township Manager.  attendance, time-off, personnel récords, etc.  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Working knowledge of Microsofte Suite of products, including Word, Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling. Ability to. read, write and communicate in the English language. Ability to perform prescribed office procedures, maintain harmonious working relationships and function according to work practices and Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions. Ability toj proofread the: straight transfer ofinformation for acçuracy  Excel, Access & PowerPoint.  conduct.  and corrects any copying errors.  Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations. Attend, training as determined by the Township Manager..  Education & Experience:  Graduation from a high school businéss curriculum which included at. Any equivalent combination of experience and training,  least one typing/computer course, or:  Supervisory Responsibility;  None  Hanover Township Job.I Description, Township Manager's Secretary 01/01/2018.    Hanover Township Northampton County  Job. Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Public Works Director  Coordinates and supervises the operations of the Township owned  assets and property. (Position: is full-time, exempt)  Position reports to: Township Manager and Board of Supervisors  Position Responsibilities:  Twenty-four hour responsibility for effective operation of the Township sewer system. Monitors the operation of the sewer pumps. Coordinates preventative maintenance, trouble-shooting and repair Checks. Township. property daily for needed rèpairs, préventative maintenance and submits ideas for improyements/repairs to the Township Manager & Board of Supervisors for action. Maintains Township swimming pool and coordinates Fall closing and Maintain all Township roads, plows snow and cleans streets as needed. Participates in hiring, evaluation and termination of department  activities.  Spring opening oft the pool serviçes.  employees.  Participates in budget processes for the department.  Responsible for the Township's Safety Program and recommends Ensures safe work practices (self and. employees) when performing Prepare bids and specifications and apply for grants. for equipment,  updates as needed. work for the Township. recycling, office equipment etc. Develops work schédules for. the department. Ability to perform duties, ofhis reports.  Performs other duties as assigned by the Township Manager.  Hanover" Towrship Jobl Description, Public Works Director 01/01/2018    Attend training as determined by the. Township Manager.  Required Knowledge, Skills and.Abilities:  Class. A driver's. license and endorsements. CDL Supervisory training. truck, loader, tractor, mower, etc.)  Experience in equipment operation (street maintenance equipment, Experience in equipment maintenance and repair, road repair, tree rémoval, pool mainténance, general electrical &j plumbing, etc. Job requires individuals to be physically able, on a daily basis, to bend, Operate vehicles: snowplow, and other equipment and tools associated  walk, occasionally lift and carry up to 100 Ibs.  with the position, Basic computer knowledge  Education & Experience: Supervisory Responsibility:  Degree. in Engineering or eight years equivalent experience  Crew. Leaders  Hanover Towiship JobI Description, Public' Works Dircclor 01/01/2018    Hanover Township  Northampton County  Job Description  Position: Posifion Requirements:  Crew Leader-I Roads  Hands on employee who oversees the road segment crew. (Position is  full-time)  Position reports to: Public Works Director  Position Responsibilities:  Supervises, directs and works with crew engaged in repairing road surfaces, installing and repairing signs and guard rails and removing Interviews and makes recommendation on hiring new road crew Trains new employees, assigns and evaluates their work and recommends disciplinary action to the Public Works Director and. Constructs, repairs and supervises the construction and répair of surface and subsurface drainage systems to control water on roadways and Directs and participates in showplowing, cindering and salting  debris from drainage areas.  members.  Township Manager.  drainage. areas.  operations when weather conditions require. Directs and participates in the collection ofleaves.  Makes recommendations to the Public Works Director and. Township Manager regarding equipment ànd supplies needed for road Makes recommendations to the Public Works Director and Township Manager regarding specifications for contracted road repair and Keeps maintenance records, work time records, usage reports for vehicles and materials and other required reports & records as Performs routine preventative maintenarice and repairs to construction  maintenance.  construction: work.  designated by' the Township Manager.  Hanover Township. Jobl Description, Roads Crew Leader 01012018    and: maintenance equipment. roads.a and municipal assets.  Develops an annual plan for the upkéep and. maintenance of" Towhship Develops. a daily work schedule for upkeep & maintenance of the Makes, recommendations to the Public Works Director and the Township Manager regarding equipment and supplies needed. for Makes recommendations: to thé. Public Works Director and Township Managér regarding specifications for contracted. fépair of Township Keeps maintenance records, time worked records usage reports for vehicles & materials and other required reports ànd records as Inspects work areas to determine type of work required as well as  Township roads and municipal assets.  Township roads and municipal asset maintenance.  roads and municipal assets.  designated by the Township Manager. materials and equipment tol be used.  Works with road crew to complete daily schedule.  Operates maintenance vehicles to transport and apply materials to Responsible for the maintenance as needed, on all public works Operate vehicles: snowplow, and other equipment and tools associated Inspects Township roads. and municipal assets for damage or vandalism Check Township roads and. municipal assets for safety and routine Attend training as determined by the Public Works Director and/or Performs all duties safely and consistent with Towhship's Safety Policy.  Township.roads.  equipment and: machinery. with. the position.  and rectifies any problems. maintenance. Township Manager.  Performs related work as required or assigned.  Hanover" Township. Job Descriplion, Roads Crew Leader 01012018    Required Knowledge, Skills and. Abilities:  Knowledge of's standard practices and techniques ofroad maintenance. Knowledge. oft the roads, road conditions and road maintenance needs of Possession of a valid Pennsylvania C.D.L. motor vehicle operator's Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of road Skill in the operation of dump trucks, snow plows, backhoes, mowers, Ability to: recognize road repair needs ànd to estimate material and labor Ability to dèvelop ànd maintain cooperative relationships with citizens whosé. property borders. Township. roads, and to schedule work in order Job requires individuals to be physically able; on a daily basis, to bend, Operate vehicles: snowplow, and other equipment and tools associated Sufficient physical strength and. freedom from disabling defécts to lift heavy objects and work under advèrse weather conditions. Ability to get along with, motivate and work in a1 team. Ability to assign and direct the. work of other employees. Concered about getting job done efficiently and timely. Ability to operate with limited supervision.  the Township. license required. maintenance operations.  salt spreaders, and similar maintenance equipment.  requirements for specificp projects.  toi minimize inconvenience to the public. walk, occasionally lift ànd carry up to. 40 Ibs..  with the position.  Education. & Experience:  Education equiyalent to completion ofHigh School.  Hanover Township Jobl Description, Roads Crew. Leader 01012018    Experience in road and street maintenance and repair which includes operation of maintenance vehicles and supervision of other workers or any equivalent combination ofe education ànd experience.  Supervisory Responsibility:  All members of the Road Crew report to the Crew Leader Roads  either directly or indirectly.  Hanover Township Jobl Description, Roads Crew Leader 01012018    Hanover Township - Northampton County  Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  CrewLeader-Parks  Hands on employee. who oversees the parks segment crew. (Position is  full-time)  Position reports to: Public Works Director  Position Responsibiities:  Supervises, directs and works with crew engaged in ground maintenance activities such as the mowing and trimming, weeding, preparing for play and other related activities of all playing venues, pavilions, recreation areas, tennis & basketball courts and grounds. Interviews and makes recommendation on hiring new road crew Trains new employees, assigns and evaluates. their work and recommends disciplinary action to the. Public Works Director and Develops. an: annual plan for the upkeep and maintènance of Township Develops. a daily work schedule for upkeep & maintenance of the Develops a schedule: for yard waste collection and disposal. Makes recommendations to the Public Works Director and the Township Manager regarding equipment and supplies needed for park Makes. recommendations to the. Public Works Director and Township Manager regarding specifications for contracted repair of parks and Keeps maintenance records, time worked records usage reports for vehicles & materials and other required reports and records as Inspects work. areas to determine type. of work. required as well as  members.  Township Manager.  Parks, playing venues and pool.  Township Parks, playing venues and pool.  and pool maintenance.  pool.  designated by the Township Manager. materials and equipment to be used.  Hanover Township Jobl Description, Parks Crew. Leader 01/01/2018    Works with park créwt to complete daily schedule. Cuts grass, bushes and trees using hand and powertools.  Operates maintenance vehicles to transport ànd apply materials to Responsible for the maintenance as needed on all public works Operate vehicles: snowplow, and other equipment and tools associated Responsible. for all maintenance as: needed for all park and pool areas Inspects park and pool facilities for damage or vandalism and rectify Check parks & playground equipment for safety and routine Job requires individuals to be physically able, on: a daily basis, to bend, Suffiçient physical stréngth and freedom from disabling defécts to lift heavy objects and work under adverse weather conditions.. Attend training as determined by the Public Works Director and/or Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township's: Safety Policy.  Township Parks.  equipment and: machinery. with the position. and related facilities. anyp problems. maintenance.  walk, occasionally lift and carry up to 401 Ibs.  Township Manager.  Performs related work as required or assigned.  Required Knowledge; Skills and.Abilities:  Knowledge of standard practices and techniques of park and pool Possèssion of a valid Pennsylvania C.D.L. motor vehicle operator's Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of park and  maintenance. license required,  pool maintenance operations.  Hanover" Township Jobl Description, Parks Crew Leader 01/01/2018    Operate vehicles: snowplow; mowers, backhoes, graders and other equipment, power equipment and tools associated with the position, Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with citizens whose property borders Township parks, and to schedule work in order Job: requires individuals to be physically able, on a daily basis, to bend,  to1 minimize inconvenience to the public. walk, occasionally lift and carry up to 401 Ibs. Ability to get along with, motivate and work in a team, Ability to assign and direct the work of other employees. Concerned about getting. job done efficiently and timely. Ability to operate with limited supervision.  Education & Experience:  High School education or related work experience: required. Experience in park and pool maintenance and repair which includes operation of maintenance vehicles and supervision of other workers: or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  Supervisery Responsibility:  All members oft the Road Crew: report to the Crew Leader - Parks either  directly or indirectly.  Hanover Township Jobl Description, Parks Crew_Leader 01/01/2018.    Hanover Townahp-Norhampion County  Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Equipment Opérator -I Mechanic  Skilled mechanical work in maintenance, repair and operation of This employee performs maintenance and repair jobs on' automobiles, trucks and other township road and property maintenance equipment. Work also involves operation of equipment and performance of manual work ini the careoftownshipioads: andj property. (Positionisfi full-time)  gasoline and diesel: powered equipment.  Position reports fo: Public WorksDirector  Position Responsibiittes:  Lubricates, changes oil, tunes engines and replaces parts on cars, trucks Replaçes hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, cylinders and associates parts  and other maintenance equipment. on maintenance equipment.  Road tests completed repair jobs forj proper. operation. Keeps vehicle maintenance records. Requisitions necessary parts and supplies.  Performs all regular duties of an equipment operator, such as:. Patches road surfaces by cleaning potholes, applying patching materials, leveling, and packing. Cleans and seals surface cracks, Installs traffic signs, street signs, etc. material to road surfaçes.  Operates maintenance vehicles to load, transport, and apply construction Uses hand and power equipment to excavate drainage ditches and  prepare roadways for construction or repairs. Drives snowplow and applies snow control materials.  Cuts grass, bushes, trees, and branches using hand and power tools.  Hanover Township Jobl Description, Mechanic Equipment Operator 01/01/2018    Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township's Safety Policy.  Performs related work as required or assigned.  Required Knowledge, Skills and.Abilities:  Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and procedures of automotive Knowledge of the principals of operation and construction of internal Knowledge of the. hazards and safety precautions of mechanical work Skill. in the care and, use. of tools used. in the maintenance and repair of Possession of a valid Pennsylvania C.D.L. motor vehicle operator's Attend training as determined by the Road Superintendent, Public Job: requirés individuals to be physically able, on a daily basis, to bend, Operate vehicles: snowplow, and other equipment and tools associated  mechanic trade. combustion engines. and vehicle operation. motorized equipment. license. required.  Works Director and/or Township Manager. walk, occasionally lift and carry up to 100] Ibs.  with the position.  Education & Experience:  Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment or the completion of a comparable repair course or apprenticeship and experience in the operation of trucks and High School education or related work experiençe required,  construction equipment.  Supervisory Responsibility:  None  Hanover Township. Job) Description, Mechanic- Equipment Operator 01/01/2018    Hanover Township - Northampton County  Job) Description  Position; Position Requirements:  Equipment Operator  Ability to operate the equipment. owned, leased or rented by the Township with little supervision and in a safe manner. (Position is full-  time)  Position reports to: CrewLeader  Position Responsibiittes:  Patches road surfaces by cleahing potholes, applying patching materials, leveling, and packing. Cleans and seals surface cracks. Installs traffic signs, street signs, etc.  Cleans dirt and réfuse from ditchès and other drainage structures. Operates maintenance vehicles to load, transport, and apply construction Uses hand and power equipment to excavate drainage ditches and  material to: road surfaces.  prepare roadways for construction or repairs. Drives showplow and applies snow control: mâterials.  Cuts grass, bushes, trees, and branches using hand and power tools. Washes and performs routine maintenance on Township vehicles. Painting Township buildings, recreational equipment, etc.  Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township's Safety Policy.  Performs related work as réquired or assigned.  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Possession of a valid Pennsylvânia C.D.L. motor vehicle operator's Job: requires individuals tol be physiçally able, on a daily basis, to bend,  license required.  walk, occasionally lift and carry up to 1001 Ibs.  Hanover Towaship Job.3 Description, Equipment Operator 01/01/2018    Operate vehicles: snowplow, and other equipment and tools associated Attend training as detérmined by the Road Superintendent, Public.  with the position.  Works Director. and/or Township Manager.  Education & Experience: Supervisory Responsibility:  High School education or related work experience: required.  None  HanoyerTownship: Jobl Déscription,) Equipment Operator01/01/2018:    Hanover Township = Northampton County  Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Laborer  Physically capable of performing the duties of a laborer. (Position is  full-time)  Position reports to; CrewLeader  Position Responsibilities:  Mows lawns, trims shrubbery, vacuums leaves, rémoves snow & ice Directs traffic in work: zones and participates in road repairs. Opens blocked drains, cleans bathrooms, sweeps: floors and paints. Washes, check oil, lubricates and maintains vehicles (washes and cleans  from steps, walkways and parking areas.  fleet).  Installs and repairs street signs.  Performs other duties as: required or assigned.  Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township's Safety Policy. Attend training as determined by the Public Works Director and/or  Township Manager.  Reguired Knowledge, Skills and.Abilities:  Ability to use and maintain common hand and powertools. Ability to perform tasks requiring mechanical aptitude.. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work effectively with others.  Sufficient strength. and freedom from. disabilities to work. effectively at  the required tasks. Ability to drive a motor vehicle.  Hanover Towriship Jobl Description, Laborer 01/01/2018    Education & Experience:  High School graduate. or equivalent.  Two years of experience. in mâintenance work which involvèd at least  two ofthe building or mechanical trades, or; Any equivalent combination of experience and training.  Supervisory Responsibility:  None  Hanover' Township. Jobl Descriplion, Laborer 01/01/2018    Hanover Township - Northampton County  Job Description  Position: Position. Requirements:  Township Treasurer  The: Treasurer is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and is fully qualified to exercise the powers to perform the duties of the office. as required. by law. This employee is responsible for the financial affairs oft the Township. The Treasurer manages the finances. of the Township and takes the appropriate actions to protect the interest oft the Township. Work is reviewed by the Township Manager and Township Board of Supervisors through written and oral reports of actions taken. (Position  is full-time, exempt)  Position reports" to: Board of Supervisors and Township Manager  Position Responsibilities:  Receive all moneys. due the Township and deposit them promptly in a Keep distinct and accurate accounts of all sums: received from taxes and other sourcès, which accounts. shall be open to the inspection of the Board of Supervisors and any citizen ofthis Commonwealth. Pay out all moneys oft the Township only on direction by the Board of Responsible for the preparation and management of all grants. Annually states the Township accounts and makes them available to the Board of Auditors and/or Township's independent Certified Public Prepares the Annual Budget for all funds and maintains the finances and obligations oft the Township: in compliance withi the budget. Pays bills ànd other obligations upon the approval of the Supervisors, scheduling payments to the Township's advantage by observing due dates, discount periods, and maturity dates and inyested funds. Receives revenue from tax collections (Real Estate, Earned Income Tax, Business Privilege, etc.). permit fees, motor vehicle. and other fines. Reconciles on a monthly basis all checking accounts and investment  designated depository in the name oft the Township.  Supervisors.  Accountant.  accounts.  Hanover' Township. Job Description," Treasurer 01/01/2018    Reconciles bookkeeping records and insures that necessary vouchers, receipts, etc. are properly rècorded and filed for audit purposes. Prepares various reports required by county, state and federal Confidentially maintains payroll records for all Township employeès. Preserve the account books, papers, documents and other records: of the Responsible for the administrative functions (paperwork only) of the Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township's Safety Policy. The Township Manager and. Board of Supervisors may assign other  government.  office and turn them over to the successor in office.  Township's Safety. Program.  responsibilities as necessary.  Required Knowledge, Skills and.Abilities:  Working knowledge ofMunicipal Government.  Working knowledge of Microsofie. Suite of products, including Word,  Excel, Access: & PowerPoint. Strong interpersonal skills.  Working knowledge oft the Internet and electronic communication. Excellent communications skills, both written and oral. Ability to learn and apply a variety of laws, ordinances, rules, requirements and procedures applicable to Township business. Ability. to understand. and carry out written and otal instructions. Ability to work effectively with Township officials, other government  officials, business associates and the public. Attend training as determined by the' Township Manager.  Education & Experience: Supervisory  BS or BA degrée in Accounting or experience in a similar position.  Hanover" Township. Jobl Description; Treasurer 01/01/2018    Responsibility:  As determined by the Board of Supervisors and' Township Manager.  Hanover" Township Job! Description, Treasurer 01/01/2018    Hanover Township - Northampton County  Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Office Support Associate Residential Waste & Recycling Billing  Coordinator-Full Time  Must be computer literate and be familiar with Windows environment.  Position reports to: Secretary-Ireasurer  Position Responsibilities:  Validates & reconciles daily receipts for residential waste & recycling. Prepares reports for Manager & Secretary-Ireasure. of paid. and open Assists the Secretary-Ireasurer by processing annual and interim refuse Assists the Secretary-Ireasurer by certifying payment of réfuse bills Assists the Secretary-Ireasurer by answering refuse billing questions by Assists the Secretary-Ireasurer and/or Assistant Secretary/Ireasurer by Files documents utilizing systems which require knowledgé of thé type, purpose, and status oft the document in order to' determine how to file. Establishes; reorganizes, combines, and purges files and filing systems Establishes, reorganizes, combines, and purges, files and filing systems as necessary to enable items to be found efficiently and to be in Searches files for hard. to locate materials which cannot. be found using Maintains control of documents such as records and logs which requixe the determination of pertinent data to be recorded, baséd on the intended  residential waste & recycling accounts.  bills.  when: requested. telephone and inj person. preparing daily bank deposits.  as necessary to enable iterns to be: found efficiently.  compliarice with applicable record rétention laws. normal methods of file organization.  use oft the record.  Hanover Township. Jobl Description, Office: Support Associate 01/01/2018    Accepts applications, payments, documents, etc. from the public and. assists them. by explaining procedural requirements and resolving Assists with the administration of computer software, hardware, and other computer-oriented tasks asi needed fort thé Township. Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township's Safety Policy.  difficulties related to the processing system.  Perform rélated work as required or assigned.  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilifies:  Working knowledge of Microsofte Suite of products, including Word, Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions. Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.  Excel, Access, PowerPoint & Publisher.  Ability to successfully interact with individuals from all levels within Strong communication (oral & written) and organizational skills. Attend training as determined by the Township Manager. Graduation from a high school business curriculum.  the organization as well as externally.  Education & Experience: Supervisory Responsibility:  None  Hanover Township Jobl Déscription, Offices Support Associate 01701/2018    Hanover lownshp-Norhampton County  Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Township Secretary  The Secretary is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and is fully qualified to exercise the powers to perform the duties of the office as, required by law. This employee is responsible for maintenance of Township récords, séeing that thej problems and questions ofo citizens are attended to or brought to the Board of Supérvisors' attention. Work is reviewed by the Township Manager and Township. Board of Supervisors through written and oral reports of actions taken. (Position  isfull-time, non-exempt)  Position reports to: BoardofSupervisors: and Township Manager  Position Responsibilities:  Record: the proceedings oft the board of supervisors and all court orders relativé to the laying out, opening and vacating of roads in a minute Preserve the minute book and other records and turn them over to the With the consent of the board of supèrvisors and in conformity with other laws governing the retention and disposition ofr municipal records, have the authority to destroy records and papers of the township other than the: minuté. book and account book after the. lapse of six years from Inform supervisors of all township meetings, including special meetings oft the board of supervisors. Prepares agenda for Supervisors' meetings, attends Supervisors' meetings to record minutes and provide procedural Assists citizens by informing them of Township rules and laws, explaining laws, explaining procedures, hearing complaints and either resolving them or referring them to thé responsible official. Assists Supervisors ànd Solicitor inj preparation ofl legislative actions, by typing, checking advertising, and recording the action as required by  book.  suecessor. in office.  the date ofthe records.  advice.  law.  Collects fees not handled by other officials.  Hanover Towriship Jobi Déscription, Secretary 01/01/2018    Prepares various reports required by county, state and federal  government.  Pension Fund. Administrator.  Communicates with developers concerning deadlines and agreements. Confidentially maintains payroll, pérsonnel and benefit records for all Confidentially maintains other records in accordance. with a retention schedule of items such as advertising, bids, contracts, road repairs, Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township's Safety Policy. The Township Manager and Board of Supervisors may assign other  township employees.  official actions and incidents.  responsibilities as necessary.  Required Knowledge, Skills and. Abilities:  Working knowledge ofl Municipal Government,  Working knowledge of Microsofte Suite of products, including Word,  Excel, Access &. PowerPoint. Strong interpersonal skills.  Working knowledge oft the Internet and electronic communication. Excellent communications skills, both written and. oral. Ability to leam and apply a variety of laws, ordinances, rules, requirements and procedures applicable to' Township business. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to work effectively with Township officials, other government officials, business associates and the public. Attend training as determined by the Township Manager.  Education &. Experience:  Graduation from a high school business curriculum or post high school  Hanoyer Township Job Description, Sccretary 01/01/2018    secretarial school which included at least one typing/computer course, or:. Any equivalent combination of experience and training.  Working knowledge ofbookkeeping.  Supervisory Responsibility:  As determined by the Board of Supervisors and' Township Manager  Hanovyer Township Job) Description, Secretary 01/01/2018    Hanover Township - Northampton County  Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Recéptionist Clerk  Must. be. computer literate and must. be. familiar with Windows environment and possess an excellent telephone manner. (Position is  full-time)  Position reporfs to: Township Manager  Position. Responsibilities:  Answer incoming phone calls ànd either. handle caller's questions or Type documents such as letters, reports, charts or other textual or tabular material from handwritten draft or magnetic tapes into draft or Type documents such as purchase orders, contracts, agendas, and transactions: which require gathering and verifying information to be typed from several sources: such as: files, catalogs, of reference books Establishes, reorganizes, combines, and purges files and. fling systems Maintains control of documents such as records and logs which require the determination ofj pertinent data tol bei recorded, based on the intended Proof reading typed materials for typographical accuracy, spelling and.  inquiries or directto appropriate party.  final form using a variety of formats.  as necessary to enable items to be found efficiently.  use ofthe record. grammar.  Accepts applications, payments, documents, etc. from the public and assists them by explaining procedural. rèquirements and resolving  difficulties related to the processing system.  Proof reads typed materials for adherence to office. rules, consistency, Composes correspondence to answer questions about the status of  and appropriateness in relation to. othèr actions, unusual orT non-standard actions.  Hanover Township Job Description, Receptionist Clerk01/01/2018    Gathers information for reports which require determination for the completeness and appropriateness of the information compiled and may require a decision ofwhether to search outside normal  office files  to: find necessary information.  Assists residents in resolving unusual problems with requests, applications, payments, etc. that may require the use: of seldom used procedures or whether exceptions to established procedures: are: required. Prepares reports and correspondence which require the consolidation of status reports, logs, lists, and other statistical and narrative information Performs all dutiés safely and consistent with Township's Safety Policy.  generated. by other employees,  Performs related work as required or assigned  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Working knowlédge of Microsoft Suite of products, including Word, Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling. Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, conduct and actions necessary inj maintaining harmonious workingrelationships. Ability to develop and set. up clerical proçedures for the proçess of Ability to assemble, organize, and present status information from various source materials concerning the operation of a process or office Ability to proofread information for compliance with specific Ability to organize work in a manner which insures smooth processing Ability to use discretion and judgment. in dispensing information which Ability to compose correspondence ofi inquiry or explanation relating to a problém, request,. or program need by suryeying the nature oft the item  Excel, Access & PowerPoint.  office: activities performed.  activities.  adminishrative or procedural rules.  and accomplishment of priority items on schedulé. may be subject to misunderstanding or misuse.  Hanover Township. Job) Description, Receptionisl Clerk 01/01/2018    and determining the course. of action to execute the presentation. Performs related work as required or assigned. Attend training as determined by the Township. Manager.  Education & Experience: Supervisory Responsibility:  One year of post high school business education, or; any equivalent  combination ofe experience and training.  None  Hanover Township Job! Description; Receptionist Clerk 01/01/2018    Hanover Township - Northampton County  Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Zoning and Code Enforcement Officèr  To monitor: all building activity in the Township and to ensure that the appropriate permits were issued. for. work performed. (Position is full-  time)  Position reports to; Township Manager  Position Responsibilities:  To conduct. periodic inspections throughout Hanover Township for To submit accurate. written and/or electronic monthly reports for the purpose of filing information with the Northampton County tax assessor's offiçe, the United States Census Bureau, the Hanover Township real estate tax collector and to keep. the Board of Supervisors informed about development within Hanover Township. On a weekly basis, review all building and zoning permit applications submitted to the Township Secretary to determine ifin compliance with all codes and ordinances. Review must occur prior to the issuance ofa To issue permits for construction or occupancy on timely basis if To issue letters of denial, in a. timely basis, if applications are To render all decisions on applications in conformance with applicable ordinances, without consultation with Supervisors, Planning Commission-members or Zoning Hearing Board members. To consult with Hanover Township's solicitor and/or engineer if any ordinance clarifications are needed with respect to applications. On a weekly basis, to spend twenty percent. of all work time policing Hanover Township for violations of any ordinances or codes, including but not limited to Hanover Township's Zoning Ordinance, Hanover Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, the BOCA Property Maintenance Code adopted by Hanover Township, and all other codes and ordinances. If any violations are discovered, to take Hanoyer Township. Job Description, Zoning and Codel Enforcement Officer 01/01/2018  possible. çode violations.  permit.  applications are satisfactory. unsatistactory.    appropriate legal measures, including but not limited to issuance of warning notices and filing ofe enforcement actions before the appropriate District Justice to rectify the violations. To. provide a weekly written report to the Township Manager and Board of Supervisors on all such To issue citations to persons found in violation of Township ordinances To appear before the District Justice on behalf of the Towmship to prosecute all actions filed as ai result of ordinance or code violations.  policing activities performed during the week.  orcodes.  To maintain appropriate files and rècords.  To respond to citizen complaints regarding violations ofordinances and To perform follow-up investigations to. see that rémedial action has been To take photograph of violations for the purpose of evidence, and To prepare case, including history, facts, photos and other information needed and/or requested. by the Township solicitor for prosecution or  codes. taken. identification.  ordinance and code violations. Tot testify in Court as requited.  To submit monthly reports to the Northampton County Assessment Office on building permits issued, submitting copies to thé Township To maintain a satisfactory relationship with the public, residents, applicants, Supervisors and other Township employees. To perform any other duties as required.  Tax Collector.  Performs all duties safely and consistent withTownship'si Safety Policy. Toj perform other duties as assigned by the Township Manager or Board  ofSupervisors.  Required Knowledge; Skills and.Abilities:  Knowledge of Township codes and ordinancès, and state laws dealing Hanover Township Job Descriplion, Zoninga and Codel Enforcement Offiçer 01/01/2018  with building and development.,    Ability to detect code and ordinance violations. Ability to prepare regular and special reports.. Ability to maintain hard copy reçords and files. Ability to perform mathematical calculations.  Ability to enforce pertinênt codes, ordinancès, Jaws and regulâtions pértaining to zoning, nuisance, maintenance, noise, building, health, Ability to understand legal descriptions and boundary maps of real Ability to analyze. and compile technical information on ordinance and Ability to prepare cases for prosecution and to testify in Court. Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing. Skill in solving problems with irate persons.  safety and welfare with: impartiality and efficiency.  property.  codei investigations and violations.  Skill in using general office equipment such as copier and fax machine  Skill: in taking photographs. Excel and Internet Explorer, building permits, etc.  Working knowledge of Microsofie Suite. of products, including Word, The ability to learn and utilize specific software for the issuing of Ability to establish and maintain effective working rélationships with property owners, elected officials, private agencies, contractors and the  public.  Ability to read and write at a college level. tools: in various weather conditions.  Ability to use. hands to finger, handie, feel or operate equipment and Ability and willingness to work in potentially adverse weather  conditions.  Hanover Township! Jobl Description, Zoning: and Code) Enforcement: Officer 01/01/2018    Ability and willingnèss to work in areas that may expose employee to noxious weeks. like poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak and to insect Ability to move objects weighing twenty-five pounds from one. location Ability to walk; sit; stoop, stand and climb in a variety of conditions including cramped conditions and uneven or undeveloped land sites. Ability to focus visually on objects at closé range, to see colors  bites and stings. to another.  açcurately and with proper depth perception. Ability to operate an automobile.  Must possess a valid Perinsylvania non-commercial driver's license before employment and fori the duration ofe employment int this position. Attend training as determined by the Township Manager,  Education & Experience:  To have received high school degree or its equivalent.  To complete ai minimum ofs six hours of approved. Code. Enforcement Officet training classes, as offéréd by the Pennsylvania State Association or Township Supervisors Association, the Local Government Academy, or the equivalent, within one year of the start of employment in the position of Hanover Township Zoning and Code Minimum. ofi five years experience in zoning and code enforcement.  Enforcement Officer.  Supervisory Responsibility:  None  Hanover" Township. Jobl Description, Zoning: and Codel Enforcement Officer 01/01/2018    Hanover Township - Northampton County  Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Code Enforcement Official  Building Code Official L&I Certifiçation  Position reports to: Zoning Officer  Position Responsibilities:  Assists the Zoning Officer in the enforcement of Township Ordinances and Building & Zoning Regulations. Individual is authorized. to institute civil proceedings as a means of enforcement when acting in the Assist the Zoning Officer in the issuance of building and zoning Assists the Zoning Officer by scheduling inspections and answering  sçope of there employment.  permits. questions.  Assists ini the preparation ofmonthly: reports.  Files building and zoning documents either electronically or manually. Establishes, reorganizes, combines, and purges files and filing systems as necessary and in compliance with the regulations. of the Maintains control. of documents such as records and logs which require the determination ofp pertinent data to be récorded, based on the intended Accepts applications and documents, ete. from the public and assists them by explaining procedural requirements and resolving difficulties Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township' S Safety Policy.  Commonwealth ofPA.  use oft the record.  related to1 the processing system.  Perform rélated work as: required or assigned.  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Working knowledge of Microsofe Suite of products, including Word,  Hanover" Townslip Jobl Description, Code! Enforcement Official 01012018.    Excel, Access & PowerPoint.  Knowledge of] English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Ability toi understand. and follow detailed oral and writter instructions. Ability to file and retrieve material by matching the item category with  the appropriate file heading.  Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations. Ability to learn the operation of specialized office machines, such as computers and to use the computer whenever possible. Excellent attention to détail and customer service skills.  Ability to successfully interact with individuals from all levels. within Strong communication (oral & written) and organizational skills. Attend training as determined by the. Zoning Officer or Township  the organization as well as externally.  Manager.  Education & Experience:  High School graduate  Working knowledge ofZoning Regulations  Working knowledge of International Propérty Maintenance and  International Fire Code None  Supervisory Respoisibility:  Hanover Township Jobl Description, Code Enforcement Official 01012018    Hanover Township - Northampton County  Community Center Job Description  Position: Position  Recreation Director  Requirements: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Hariover Township  Community Center, Township Pool and Township Recreation needs. Responsible for all financial reporting, programming and scheduling of activities and upkeep ofthe HTTC. Responsible for the scheduling ofs staff and resources for the successful operation of the community center, township pool and othér recreational program in Hanover  Township. Township Manager  Position reports to: Position  Responsibilities: Responsible for the daily operation of the Hanover Township  Community Center, Township Parks and recreational activities Implementation of Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall activities. for the Communication of Recreational Programming and needs to the Board of Supérvisors. and, the Recreation Advisory Board. Scheduling ofs staff at the Community Center. "nèwsletter" to. townshipl rèsidents.  within. the Township. youth and adults ofall ages.  Production and timely distribution of a quarterly recreation All human resources responsibilities including safety of HTCC staff  and management  Responsible for all aspects ofTownship pool  Hiring, training, supervision, promotion and dismissal of community  center. and: recreational staff.  Responsible for the safety of all staff and participants.  Responsible for the Summer Parks Program and the staffing of the  program.  HTCCJ Jobl Description, Recreation: Director01/01/2018    Responsible for the seasonal operation and staffing oft the pool. Responsible for the preparation of an Annual Budget including supplies, equipment, personnel, programs, activities, staffing and maintenance oft the recreational facilitiès in the Township. Must be submitted to the Township Manager by September 30th of each year. Available to the Board of Supervisors to explain budgetary request. Responsible for the daily financial recoids (may be delegated). Responsible for the maintenance of all membership records (may be Responsible for personnel records and the payment of personnel's Responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the Hanover Township Working knowledge of the policies and rules & regulations of the Attendance at the monthly Recreation Advisory Board meetings. Attend training. as. determined Township Manager.  delegated). wages.  Community Center. Community Center.  Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township' 's Safety The Township Manager may deem other responsibilities as  Policy. necessary.  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Ability to. manage, direct, motivate and discipline staff. Ability to manage in a fast paced environment. equivalent experience in field or management.  Products and the. Internet.  Education &. Experience:  Bachelors Degree in Parks and Recreation or Physical Education or  HTCC. Jobl Description, Recreation! Direclor 01/01/2018    Excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills,  Certified in CPR and First. Aid.  Supervisoiy  Responsibility: All employees of the Community Center, Pool and recreation  programs  HTCCJ Jobl Description, Recreation Director 01/01/2018    Hanover Township - Northampton County  Community Center Job Description  Position: Position Requirements:  Assistant Recreation! Director - Programs & Aquatics  Responsible for developing and overseeing programming at the Community Center, Township Pool and other recreational activities (summer park and camp programs) in the Township.  Position reports to: Position  Recreation Director  Responsibilities: In conjunction with or in the absence of the recreation director is  responsible for the daily operation of the Hanover Township Community Center, Township Parks, Pool and recreational activities Coordinate, develop and implement programs for. participânts ages Implementation of Spring, Summer, Fall and. Winter activities for youth and adults through at the Community Center and Township  within the Township pre-k through seniors  Parks  Oversee front desk staff Open and/or closé Community Center  Responsible for the safety of all staff and participants  Coordinate building usage: and monitor budget. for programming Responsible for coordinating all community service (students) for Possess working knowledge of the policies and rules/regulations of Responsible for every phase of pool operations; scheduling & training ofhead lifeguard, lifeguards & gate attendants Attendance at monthly staff meetings  supplies  programs and activities  the Community Center & Township. Pool  HTTG. Jobl Description, Assistant. Récreation: Director- - Programs & Aquatics 01/01/2018    Prepare a quarterly report on programs. Attend training as directed by Recreation Director Program Coordinator assumes those duties  In the absence of a Pool Manager and/or Park and Recreational Meeting with and answering to Board of Supervisors and the Performs all duties safely and consistent with Township's Safety Other duties as assigned by the Township Manager & Recreation  Recreation: Advisory Board  Policy. Director  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Minimum of 2 years experience in parks and recreation  administrative, education or youth programming  Education & Experience:  BS in Physical Education, Parks and Recreation or Sports Minimum of2 years experience in Parks and Recreation, education Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Suite ofF Products  Management  or youth programming  Certified in CPR ànd First Aid.  WSI/Aquatics Instructor Head Lifeguard or Pool Supervisor skills  necessary  Supervisory  Responsibility: Dverseessupervises every position in the Community Center, other  than Director, including Program Instructors, Pool Personnel and  Front Desk Staff  HITC Job Description,* Assistant Recreation! Director- -Programs & Aquatics 01/01/2018