HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP YORK COUNTY PA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2025 HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP MEETING ROOM & ZOOM 7:00 P.M. Chairman Manifold called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and opened the meeting with the Pledge. He asked that all in attendance sign in and anyone who may be recording the meeting provide their name and address for the record. Also in attendance, Supervisors David Wisnom and John O'Neill, Attorney Andy Miller, Zoning Officer Cliff Tinsley and Township Manager Amy Mottram. An Executive Session was held prior to the meeting with the solicitor to discuss potential litigation. Anyone online that would like to comment can use the raise hand icon. Approval of Minutes Supervisor O'Neill motioned to approve the January 6, 2025, Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report / Invoices Supervisor Wisnom motioned to approve the January 31, 2025, Treasurer's Report and the previously reviewed invoices listed in this report and Chairman Manifold seconded. Motion carried. Roads Report Tree trimming - The road crew continues trimming trees as the weather permits. Equipment - They continue to maintain snow and ice equipment in between storms. Arc GIS mapping - also on going as time and weather permits. Subdivision / Land Development Plans 2024-03 Vanguard Storage - Bob Meredith was present to discuss. Attorney Andy Miller went through the list of outstanding comments. > Supervisor O'Neill motioned to authorize the non-building waiver application to be signed by the Township Manager and sent to DEP and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Supervisor Wisnom motioned to authorize the agent to apply for the Highway Occupancy Permit and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried. 1/Page Supervisor O'Neill motioned to conditionally approve the Final Land Development Plan pending the outstanding comments and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Solicitor's Report SALDO Amendments, Ordinance # 1-2025 and Public Hearing Attorney Miller stated this Ordinance would amend the private roads provisions in the township. It was reviewed by the YCPC, and they recommended approving with a couple of minor changes. > Chairman Manifold opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance 1-2025 and asked if there were any comments or concerns. There was no public comment. Chairman Manifold then motioned to close the Public Hearing and Supervisor O'Neill motioned to adopt Ordinance # 1-2025, Amending Chapter 22 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Dalfen Industrial Warehouse Development, Ordinance # 2-2025 Chairman Manifold opened Public Hearing Discussion and review Attorney Miller explained that this is an ordinance to re-zone two parcels in the township from residential to industrial as the parcels do border existing industrial zones. This was reviewed by the YCPC, and they recommended adoption. The Hopewell Township Planning Commission also recommended approval. Paul Minnich with Dalfen was present and discussed it with the Board. He stated that tonight is just to get approval for the re-zone. Geoff Kase was also present. Members of the public were present to ask questions and comment. Todd Abbey of 14008 Joretta Court asked about storm and sewage run off and how this property will affect the well water. Attorney Miller explained that there is no site plan at this point, and this will be addressed at the land development stage. Miller also stated that they will have to meet DEP storm water requirements and have a maintenance agreement. Karen Virts of 14109 Mt. Airy Road asked how they can oppose this as well as what the traffic concerns are. Manifold stated that she has every right to state her opinion and there will be extensive traffic studies done by experts. Brian Hughes of 13970 Mt Airy Road asked about manufacturing being permitted. Patti Phillips of 14028 Joretta Court, who was present via Zoom also expressed concern for this being backed up directly to her property and does not want more noise. Bob Moragne of 14036 Joretta Court was present via Zoom and expressed concern as well. Joe Burton of 3238 Rinley Road has issues with the lighting as it will be very bright. Atty Miller commented that he would suggest to the board to have a noise and light management plan. 2IPage Tanya Bensinger, present via Zoom, asked what justification someone needs to re-zone a property. Atty Miller stated it is a Legislative decision of the Board but must be legal and the properties must abut other industrial properties. Rose Hughes of 13970 Mt Airy Road also voiced that she is completely opposed to this and feels this will be pushed through. Manifold expressed that this will not be pushed through. Robyn Abbey of 14008 Joretta Court wanted to voice her concerns about this going through. > At this time Chairman Manifold motioned to continue the public hearing until next month's regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors at 7:00 P.M. on March 6, 2025, and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried. Supervisor O'Neill motioned to continue discussion and deliberation of the Ordinance until the same date and time and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Davis Ag Security Resolution, Resolution # 6-2025 - The Davis property at 19072 Valley Road requested to be added to Ag Security. It has been 180 days and the application is deemed approved. Supervisor O'Neill motioned to approve Resolution # 6-2025 and Supervisor Wisnom seconded. Motion carried. Dehoff Settlement Agreement - Supervisor Wisnom motioned to authorize the solicitor's office to enter into an agreement, if all the conditions are met, and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried. Other Business Designation of Signer for Non-Building Waivers - Chairman Manifold motioned that the township manager is the signer of designation for non-building waivers and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried. 2025 State (PSATS) Convention (5/04-5/07) = Chairman Manifold motioned to authorize township manager, Amy Mottram, to be the voting delegate for the 2025 PSATS Convention and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried. Personnel Employee Review - The Road Master and Manager provided the 90-day performance review for Dakota Joines. He is doing a good job and fitting in with the team. Chairman Manifold motioned to give Dakota a $1.00 per hour pay increase, and Supervisor O'Neill seconded. Motion carried. The motion was then amended to take Dakota off probation. He is now a full-time employee of Hopewell Township. 3Page Public Comment Kyrsten Miller, 5858 Ryan Lane was present to make a request for the Board about septic system pumping. Chairman Manifold discussed how this is a township ordinance and mandated by the state and the board is technically not allowed to make exceptions. Mike Males, Hopewell Fish and Game - was present to discuss improvements needed at the Hopewell Fish and Game. Zoning Officer Cliff Tinsley suggested they put in a land development plan and advised that they speak to a consultant. Joe Burton, 3238 Rinley Road = commented that the GPS directions to his house are not accurate. He asked if anything could be done. Supervisor O'Neill commented that he had some dealings with this before and would investigate getting some information. Tanya Bensinger, who was present via Zoom, asked if our future agendas could include addresses regarding upcoming projects. Chairman Manifold explained that when plans or subdivisions are in beginning progress, they do not have addresses yet. If there is an address, it is normally listed on the agenda. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:48pm DMhyL AIGKe Diana Manker, Recording Secretary 4IPage 10:20 AM Hopewell Township 02/04/25 Balance Sheet Prev Year Comparison Cash Basis As of January 31, 2025 Jan 31, 25 Jan 31, 24 $Change % Change ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 100. - Checking/Savings 100.00 : General Fund Checking 608,912.54 462,697.36 146,215.18 31.6% 101.00 . Cell Tower MMA 209,904.37 160,278.69 49,625.68 31.0% 102.00 . Traffic Light MMA 3,198.65 3,117.61 81.04 2.6% 103.00 . Facilities Fund MMA 2,720,114.39 2,543,675.00 176,439.39 6.9% 104.00 - Equipment Fund MMA 447,946.38 336,800.61 111,145.77 33.0% 105.00 - Payroll Checking 13,459.30 21,243.82 -7,784.52 -36.6% 106.00 - State Fund Checking 0.00 136,809.85 -136,809.85 -100.0% 108.00 - Royal Farms Traffic Light 14,147.90 0.00 14,147.90 100.0% Total 100. . Checking/Savings 4,017,683.53 3,664,622.94 353,060.59 9.6% Total Checking/Savings 4,017,683.53 3,664,622.94 353,060.59 9.6% Total Current Assets 4,017,683.53 3,664,622.94 353,060.59 9.6% TOTAL ASSETS 4,017,683.53 3,664,622.94 353,060.59 9.6% LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Credit Cards 258.00 Orrstown Bank Credit Card 590.00 0.00 590.00 100.0% Total Credit Cards 590.00 0.00 590.00 100.0% Other Current Liabilities 210.00 Payroll Liabilities 210.04 . PA UC Taxes Withheld -166.54 42.16 -208.70 -495.0% 210.06 * Local Income Taxes Withheld 0.00 602.21 -602.21 -100.0% 210.07 - Local Services Tax Withheld 0.00 44.00 -44.00 -100.0% 210.11 - Retirement Contributions 1,151.22 0.00 1,151.22 100.0% 210.00 - Payroll Liabilities Other -538.30 0.00 -538.30 -100.0% Total 210.00 - Payroll Liabilities 446.38 688.37 -241.99 -35.2% Total Other Current Liabilities 446.38 688.37 -241.99 -35.2% Total Current Liabilities 1,036.38 688.37 348.01 50.6% Total Liabilities 1,036.38 688.37 348.01 50.6% Equity 275.00 - Fund Balance 4,103,869.23 3,830,156.19 273,713.04 7.2% 30000 . Opening Balance Equity 14,147.90 0.00 14,147.90 100.0% Net Income -101,369.98 -166,221.62 64,851.64 39.0% Total Equity 4,016,647.15 3,663,934.57 352,712.58 9.6% TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 4,017,683.53 3,664,622.94 353,060.59 9.6% N gH Page 1 10:31 AM Hopewell Township 02/04/25 Balance Sheet Prev Year Comparison Accrual Basis As of January 31, 2025 Jan 31, 25 Jan 31, 24 $ Change % Change ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 106.00 Liquid Fuels Fund 24,686.81 0.00 24,686.81 100.0% Total Checking/Savings 24,686.81 0.00 24,686.81 100.0% Total Current Assets 24,686.81 0.00 24,686.81 100.0% TOTAL ASSETS 24,686.81 0.00 24,686.81 100.0% LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Opening Balance Equity 24,684.71 0.00 24,684.71 100.0% Net Income 2.10 0.00 2.10 100.0% Total Equity 24,686.81 0.00 24,686.81 100.0% TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 24,686.81 0.00 24,686.81 100.0% - - W B Page 1 10:19 AM Hopewell Township 02/04/25 Expenses by Vendor Detail Cash Basis January 2025 Date Num Account Original Amount Paid Amount Balance AARON MANIFOLD 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 - Refund of Prior... 46.44 46.44 46.44 Total AARON MANIFOLD 46.44 46.44 AERO ENERGY 01/07/2025 200.1 GALLONS 438.04 Vehicle Fuel - 565.12 565.12 565.12 Total AERO ENERGY 565.12 565.12 ANDREW FOWLER 01/03/2025 Boots 409.01 Building Supplies 200.00 200.00 200.00 Total ANDREW FOWLER 200.00 200.00 BARRY WEINTZWEIG 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior.. - 38.61 38.61 38.61 Total BARRY WEINTZWEIG 38.61 38.61 BEARS PORTABLE TOILETS 01/16/2025 1/10/25-2/06/25 452.02 Hopewell Area 135.00 135.00 135.00 Total BEARS PORTABLE TOILETS 135.00 135.00 CS DAVIDSON INC 01/16/2025 Permit Manager 406.07 Capital Purcha.. 8,925.00 8,925.00 8,925.00 Total C S DAVIDSON INC 8,925.00 8,925.00 CHARLES WEBSTER 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior.. : 45.85 45.85 45.85 Total CHARLES WEBSTER 45.85 45.85 CULLIGAN WATER 01/03/2025 Cooler rental-Dec 409.01 Building Supplies 20.00 20.00 20.00 Total CULLIGAN WATER 20.00 20.00 DAN GIBNEY 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 - Refund of Prior... 58.57 58.57 58.57 Total DAN GIBNEY 58.57 58.57 DAVE OBER 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 * Refund of Prior... 28.54 28.54 28.54 Total DAVE OBER 28.54 28.54 EUREKA CONSOLIDATED 01/01/2025 2025 Q1 Qrt EMS 412.00 Ambulance/Re. 10,750.00 10,750.00 10,750.00 Total EUREKA CONSOLIDATED 10,750.00 10,750.00 GARY HASLAM 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior... 56.72 56.72 56.72 Total GARY HASLAM 56.72 56.72 GENERAL CODE 01/16/2025 Annual Maintenance 400.11 Other Services 1,195.00 1,195.00 1,195.00 Total GENERAL CODE 1,195.00 1,195.00 GEORGE TYRRELL 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior... 39.64 39.64 39.64 Total GEORGE TYRRELL 39.64 39.64 99 Page 1 10:19 AM Hopewell Township 02/04/25 Expenses by Vendor Detail Cash Basis January 2025 Date Num Account Original Amount Paid Amount Balance GORDON WISNOM 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 - Refund of Prior... 49.41 49.41 49.41 Total GORDON WISNOM 49.41 49.41 GREGORY ABOGAST 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 - Refund of Prior... 33.70 33.70 33.70 Total GREGORY ABOGAST 33.70 33.70 H.O.P.E. 01/01/2025 2025 Contribution 459.01 H.O.P.E. Contri... 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 Total H.O.P.E. 2,500.00 2,500.00 HARRY GRIBBLE JR 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior.. : 29.16 29.16 29.16 Total HARRY GRIBBLE JR 29.16 29.16 HERBERT, ROWLAND & GRUBIC, INC 01/16/2025 Pipe Replacement 438.07 Other Services 775.00 775.00 775.00 Total HERBERT, ROWLAND & GRUBIC, INC 775.00 775.00 HOPEWELL AREA REC & PARK BOARD 01/01/2025 1st QTR 2025 452.01 Annual Recreat. 13,830.18 13,830.18 13,830.18 Total HOPEWELL. AREA REC & PARK BOARD 13,830.18 13,830.18 JACOB BAUM 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior... 34.16 34.16 34.16 Total JACOB BAUM 34.16 34.16 JAMES R. HOLLEY & ASSOC., INC. 01/16/2025 Steet cut inspec's 408.00 - Engineering Se.. 355.84 355.84 355.84 Total JAMES R. HOLLEY & ASSOC., INC. 355.84 355.84 JOHN HUGHES 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior.. 69.99 69.99 69.99 Total JOHN HUGHES 69.99 69.99 KEITH AMBERMAN 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 - Refund of Prior... 7.86 7.86 7.86 Total KEITH. AMBERMAN 7.86 7.86 KEITH RUSSELL 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior... 25.41 25.41 25.41 Total KEITH RUSSELL 25.41 25.41 KLUGH ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 01/16/2025 December Billing 419.01 Animal Control : 146.25 146.25 146.25 Total KLUGH. ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 146.25 146.25 MANIFOLD EXCAVATING 01/23/2025 Bowman Sch. Rd 438.05 * Equipment Ren... 650.00 650.00 650.00 Total MANIFOLD EXCAVATING 650.00 650.00 MASON-DIXON PUBLIC LIBRARY 01/01/2025 2025 Contribution 456.00 Library Contrib... 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 Total MASON-DIXON PUBLIC LIBRARY 12,000.00 12,000.00 Page 2 10:19 AM Hopewell Township 02/04/25 Expenses by Vendor Detail Cash Basis January 2025 Date Num Account Original Amount Paid Amount Balance MATTHEW DOKTOR 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior.. 37.95 37.95 37.95 Total MATTHEW DOKTOR 37.95 37.95 MC MUNICIPAL SERVICES, LLC 01/03/2025 Dec 2024 413.01 Codes Enforce... 9,366.50 9,366.50 9,366.50 Total MC MUNICIPAL SERVICES, LLC 9,366.50 9,366.50 MET ED 01/16/2025 11/28-12/28/24 409.04 Electric 80.98 80.98 80.98 Total MET ED 80.98 80.98 MICHAEL FORSTOFFER JR 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 - Refund of Prior.. 68.19 68.19 68.19 Total MICHAEL FORSTOFFER JR 68.19 68.19 MPL LAW FIRM 01/07/2025 47946-Mt Airy Rd 404.02 Attorney Fees 1,186.00 1,186.00 1,186.00 01/07/2025 47947-Municipal F... 404.00 Attorney Fees 2,316.00 2,316.00 3,502.00 01/07/2025 47948-DehofMar.. 404.00 Attorney Fees 1,150.00 1,150.00 4,652.00 01/07/2025 47949-Stoltzfus 404.02 Attorney Fees 80.00 80.00 4,732.00 01/07/2025 47950-Vanguard 404.00 Attorney Fees 100.00 100.00 4,832.00 01/07/2025 48965-WellSpan 404.02 Attorney Fees 140.00 140.00 4,972.00 Total MPL LAW FIRM 4,972.00 4,972.00 PA Chamber Insurance 01/16/2025 Feb 2025 406.02 Insurance and 16,083.03 16,083.03 16,083.03 Total PA Chamber Insurance 16,083.03 16,083.03 PA ONE CALL SYSTEM INC 01/16/2025 Monthly Fee 438.07 Other Services 56.17 56.17 56.17 Total PA ONE CALL SYSTEM INC 56.17 56.17 PA TWPS. HEALTH INS. COOP. TRUST 01/16/2025 Life Ins/Dakota&A.. 406.02 Insurance and 993.56 993.56 993.56 Total PA TWPS. HEALTH INS. COOP. TRUST 993.56 993.56 PAUL RICKERT 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 . Refund of Prior.. 64.86 64.86 64.86 Total PAUL RICKERT 64.86 64.86 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES 01/23/2025 Q1 2025 406.09 Office Equipme.. 184.02 184.02 184.02 Total PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES 184.02 184.02 PSATS 01/16/2025 2025 Dues 400.08 Dues/Subscript.. 1,861.00 1,861.00 1,861.00 Total PSATS 1,861.00 1,861.00 QUALITYI KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS MID 01/16/2025 12/6/24-1/5/2025 406.04 * Other Services 74.81 74.81 74.81 01/16/2025 1/1-1/31/2025 406.04 : Other Services 711.90 711.90 786.71 Total QUALITYI KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS MID 786.71 786.71 RAY MANIFOLD 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 - Refund of Prior... 17.81 17.81 17.81 Total RAY MANIFOLD 17.81 17.81 AM 0 - Page 3 10:19 AM Hopewell Township 02/04/25 Expenses by Vendor Detail Cash Basis January 2025 Date Num Account Original Amount Paid Amount Balance SLATEFIELD EQUIPMENT LLC 01/16/2025 John Deere Repairs 437.01 - Parts for Repairs 2,937.50 2,937.50 2,937.50 Total SLATEFIELD EQUIPMENT LLC 2,937.50 2,937.50 SMART SOURCE LLC 01/16/2025 New Checks- Gen : 406.03 Office Supplies 164.24 164.24 164.24 Total SMART SOURCE LLC 164.24 164.24 STAR PRINTING COMPANY 01/23/2025 2025 Meeting Dates 400.08 Dues/Subscript.. 37.50 37.50 37.50 01/23/2025 Re-org Meeting 400.08 Dues/Subscript.. 42.50 42.50 80.00 01/23/2025 PC Meeting Dates 400.08 Dues/Subscript.. 40.00 40.00 120.00 Total STAR PRINTING COMPANY 120.00 120.00 STEWARTSTOWN AREA: SENIOR CENTER 01/01/2025 2025 Contribution 458.00 Senior Citizen 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 Total STEWARISTOWN AREA SENIOR CENTER 6,000.00 6,000.00 STEWARTSTOWN BOROUGH 01/16/2025 9125/24-1225/24 411.01 Hydrant Service 1,234.20 1,234.20 1,234.20 Total STEWARTSTOWN BOROUGH 1,234.20 1,234.20 STEW/ARTSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 01/01/2025 2025 Contribution 459.05 Historical Society 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 Total STEWARTSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1,500.00 1,500.00 SUBURBAN PROPANE 01/16/2025 PROPANE 409.02 Heating Fuel/P. 1,227.00 1,227.00 1,227.00 Total SUBURBAN PROPANE 1,227.00 1,227.00 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 01/16/2025 Adapter 437.01 Parts for Repairs 169.19 169.19 169.19 Total TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 169.19 169.19 UNITED CONCORDIA 01/16/2025 Feb 2025 406.02 Insurance and : 526.44 526.44 526.44 Total UNITED CONCORDIA 526.44 526.44 WAYNE MCELWAIN 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior... 54.50 54.50 54.50 Total WAYNE MCELWAIN 54.50 54.50 WILLIAM AMBERMAN JR 01/16/2025 2024 Vol Tax Credit 491.00 Refund of Prior... 50.30 50.30 50.30 Total WILLIAM AMBERMAN JR 50.30 50.30 WINTER ENGINE-GENERATOR SERVICE INC 01/16/2025 Generator Service 409.05 * Repairs and M... 1,514.60 1,514.60 1,514.60 Total WINTER ENGINE-GENERATOR SERVICE INC 1,514.60 1,514.60 YOE PARTS & EQUIPMENT CO. 01/01/2025 Windshield 438.02 Supplies 2.60 2.60 2.60 01/01/2025 Baldwin 438.02 Supplies 206.20 206.20 208.80 01/01/2025 BK-3 parts 438.02 Supplies 85.97 85.97 294.77 Total YOE PARTS & QUIPMENT CO. 294.77 294.77 V 0A M Page 4 10:19 AM Hopewell Township 02/04/25 Expenses by Vendor Detail Cash Basis January 2025 Date Num Account Original Amount Paid Amount Balance YORK WATER COMPANY 01/16/2025 11/28-12/30/24 411.01 Hydrant Service 545.40 545.40 545.40 Total YORK WATER COMPANY 545.40 545.40 TOTAL 103,522.37 103,522.37 ApL - gw Page 5