Hanover Borough Council Minutes, March 27, 2024  President Reichart convened the public meeting of Hanover Borough Council on Monday, March 27, 2024 at 7:03 PM in the Hanover Borough Council Chamber, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, as Community Media was present to conduct a video and audio recording of the meeting via Zoom  advertised.  presentation for all citizens to have access. PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS' REPORTS  President Reichart called ther regular business of ther meeting to order and asked all thosei in attendance Onr roll call the following answered as present: Mr. Bubb, Mrs. Funk, Mrs. Greenholt, Mr. Hegberg, Mr. Kress, Mr. Lookenbill, Mr. Reichart, Mr. Roland and Dr. Rupp; Mayor Whitman; Solicitor Shultis; Staff Members Secretary Felix and Borough Manager Lewis; Councilman Mr. Fuentes and Junior Solicitor Shultis gave a brief summary of a retreat held March 23, 2024 including a guided tour of Borough facilities and a Council training session for Hanover Borough Council members and staff conducted by Strategic Consulting Partners. No official action was taken or discussed during this time. Dr. Ruppr noted thatt the retreat came out oft the Governance Committee, ands she commended Manager Lewis for coordinating same. The retreat was a success and a useful tool for all of Council and staff. Sandy Bialek, 10 N. Railroad Street: Ms. Bialek stated that she owns Fat Bat Brewery, and they will be celebrating their 3y year anniversary ini the neari future. She mentioned that its stilli is a post-pandemic world in her business. She described her cooperative efforts in various downtown events and her Mr. Roland commended Fat Bat Brewery fort their successful business and community involvement. Mrs. Bialek noted that the minutes of the February 6, 2024 Public Safety Committee meeting reflect that the Oak, along with Fat Bat Brewery, requested an extension of the existing loading zone along Railroad Street. She clarified that Fat Bat did not request this, and that the Oak solely requested the change in the length of the existing loading zone. She stated that her delivery vendors utilize smaller trucks to fiti into the loading zone. She wanted to make sure that Council was aware of her forwarding the necessary vendor forms to food trucks who may utilize the spot in front of her business. She stated thats she was noti ini favor oft thet food trucks parking in Bank Lane, as suggested by Borough staff, since She noted that there was a problem with one undesignated parking spot along Railroad Street, since the meter was not replaced, and she would like this parking spot metered to have continued use for Isaac Riston, 36 West Hanover Street: Mr. Riston noted that the rental survey report was made available to the public. He asked what happens next, and ifit will be forwarded back to the Public  to recite the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.  Councipersons Huston and Persaud were not in attendance.  Public Comment:  vested interest in the community.  itr may negatively impact the food truck sales.  parking.  Safety Committee before moving forward.  President Reichart thanked all of the citizens for their comments.  Consent Agenda: Agenda:  Itv was moved by Mr. Roland, seconded by Mrs. Funk to approve the following items on the Consent  a. Approval of Minutes  I. ii.  February 28, 2024 Council Minutes  February 21, 2024 Alley Vacation Public Hearing Minutes  b. HEDC Good Field Lease: Approve Resolution No. 1401 ratifying lease agreement  C. Motor Oil, Lubricants & Transmission Fluid . PPC Lubricants: Approve bid award    Hanover Borough Council Minutes, February 28, 2024, Page 2  Consent Agenda, continued  d. Special Events Approve special event permit Pride Fest - June 29, 2024, Moul Field e. Police Department Civil Service Regulations Revisions: ii. Approve Illegal Drug Usage revisions  Approve Language revisions related to charges, fines & suspension 1. Article VII, Section 704, and Article VII Sections 801 &803 1. Article III, Section 305 & Applicant Drug Policy Disposition of Records: Approve Resolution No. 1402 g. Landfill Hay Bid Contract: Approve 5 year extension with 5% increase h. Advertisement of Proposed Traffic Ordinances for Approval: Installation of stop signs on Fame Avenue ati intersection of Moul Avenue ii. Elimination of stop sign on East Walnut Street near Fame Avenue iil. Parking restriction on 200 block Eagle Avenue Kindig Lane & High Street: Ratify support letter to PennDOT for temporary signal PCCD JAG* Grant Submission: Approve Resolution No.1403 for funding for police body cameras and appurtenances Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency k. Cherry Tree VI Plan Extension: Accept offer to grant extension for plan approval until YMCA Summer Playground Agreements: Approve 2024 summer playground m. PAI Broadband Development Authority: Approve Resolution No. 1404 for grant n. AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement: Approve side letter agreement for use of  light  Justice Assistance Grant June 26, 2024 agreement  submission for Guthrie Memorial Library accumulated sick leave  Motion carried.  REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES  Council Workshop/Finance & Personnel Committee - Mr. Kress  Itv was moved by Mr. Kress, seconded by Mrs. Funk to authorize and direct Borough staff, the Borough Solicitor and the Borough's financing team tot take preparatory action required in order for the Borough to undertake the financing of the proposed Public Safety and Administrative Complex project, including the preparation of relevant documents and the legal advertisement of a maximum parameters debt It was moved by Mr. Kress, seconded by Mrs. Greenholt to approve the following resolutions to adopt  ordinance. Motion carried.  af five-year asset smoothing method for the Borough of Hanover Pension Plans:  a. Resolution No. 1405- Borough of Hanover Employee Pension Plan b.R Resolution No. 1406- - Borough of Hanover Police Pension Plan C. Resolution No. 1407 Borough of Hanover Fire Drivers Pension Plan  Motion carried.  It was moved by Mr. Kress, seconded by Mr. Roland to approve the advertisement of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 62, Article Il, entitled Borough of Hanover Employees Pension Plan, in order to modify the pension benefit formula to 1.50% multiplier for non-union, non- uniformed employees who have an hour of service on or after July 1, 2024. Motion carried.  Public Safety Committee - Mrs. Funk  It was moved by Mrs. Funk, seconded by Mr. Kress to approve Ordinance No. 2363 for vehicles and traffic regulations in the area of East Chestnut Street and to repeal a yield sign for Grant Drive & East Walnut Street which no longer exists. On roll call, the following voted ini favor of the motion: Mr. Bubb, Mrs. Funk, Mrs. Greenholt, Mr. Hegberg, Mr. Kress, Mr. Lookenbill, Mr. Reichart, Mr. Roland and Dr.  Rupp. The motion passed with all voting in favor. Moton carried.    Hanover Borough Council Minutes, February 28, 2024, Page 3  MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Whitman reported her February highlights:  Feb 7th:  Borough Manager Margie Lewis andl Ispent the dayi in Harrisburg with Delta Development Group meeting with Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill and The PAI DCED to discuss the Hanover Democratic Caucus, hosted by the Central PA Delegation and Latino Caucus held a Roundtable that consisted of the Latino Caucus Chair, the Central PA Delegation Chair, Latino Elected Officials, Latino Educators, small businesses and CASA. State Rep. Kate Klunk and Councilwoman Barb Rupp also attended. We discussed the problems and  Borough capital projects.  Feb 20th: I took part in an Hispanic Roundtable that was held at the YWCA. The PA House  concerns facing the Latino and Hispanic communities in York County.  Feb 23rd: Two new Code Officers were sworn in. Welcome Steven Ryon and Donald Jenkins to the Throughout the month lwas involved with many meetings concerning The Blue Zones Project (BZP) and the Blue Zones Project Presentation. The BZP is an initiative that I along with the steering committee are hoping to implement in Hanover and eventually all of York County. The 250th  Hanover Borough Team.  Celebration Committee also met.  President Reichart thanked Mayor Whitman for her report.  OTHER MATTERS Public Comment  Robert Holt, 513 High Street: Mr. Holt referenced his right to know requests for the Library Board of Governors and for information that was provided according to the Borough Code. He was confused because he was under the impression thatt there were representatives from other municipalities on the Board. He stated that he intends to file a right to know for a line item budget for the public. Mr. Holt asked about the effort for pension smoothing, and questioned the reason for same, and how it would Aaron Seidel, 327 West Elm Avenue: Mr. Seidel addressed Mr. Holt's comment on the Library Board. He noted that other municipalities feel unrepresented, and recommended future representation so they  be orchestrated.  are more comfortable giving their fair share for the library.  President Reichart reminded all of April Council & Council Committee meetings:  Govermance-a-PoliyCommitee *Public Safety Committee Hanover Borough Council: you will be unable to attend any meetings.  Monday-APH-1,2024,20246:00.PM-no. business) Tuesday, April 2, 2024 6:00 PM Wednesday, April 24, 20247:00PM  *Public Works & Facilities Committee Wednesday, April 10, 20246:00PM Council Workshop/Finance & PersonnetWednesday, April 17, 20247:00F PM  Committee Meetings will be cancelled. ift there is no business. Please advise the Borough Secretary if  Adiournment carried.  Itv was moved by Mrs. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Greenholt to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 PM. Motion  Respectfully submitted, 24  Borough  Secretary    NO.2363 AN ORDINANCE  AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING ORDINANCE! NO. 685 ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC IN AND CERTAIN USES OF THE HIGHWAYS OF THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER, AS SET FORTH INCHAPTER: 360FTHECODEOFORDINANCES OFTHEI BOROUGH  OFHANOVER."  BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Council of the Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, and iti is hereby enacted and ordained by the authority of the SECTION1: That Ordinance No. 685 entitled "An Ordinance Regulating Traffic In and Certain Uses of the Highways of The Borough of Hanover" is hereby amended. SECTION 2: That Section 346-1 - Paragraph C of the Code of Ordinances of The BonugiefHmorentite4, "Streetsanda alleys in which parkingisrestricted. Parkingi is restricted in the following streets and alleys in the manner hereinafter provided," shall be amended to  same asf follows:  include the following items: Name of Street East Chestnut Street  Side South  Location  From Railroad Street eastward 100 feet parking prohibited  SECTION 3: That Section 346-16- Yield Right-of-Way Intersections Established is hereby amended to repeal/eliminate the following yield right-of-way intersections:  Yield SignOn East Chestnut Street Grant Drive  Direction of' Travel North South  Atintersectionof Allewelt Alley East Walnut Street  SECTION 4: That Section 346-14 Stop Intersections is hereby amended to include  the following stop intersection:  Stop Signon Allewelt Alley  Direction of Travel North  AtI Intersection of East Chestnut Street  NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED this 27th day of March, 2024t that Chapter 346 of the Code ofOrdinmncesofThel BorougnofHmnover isl hereby amended.  ATTEST:  THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER Council (Vice) President  D4LIA  APPROVED this 27th day ofl March, 2024.  SaTL  Mayor