Tuesday, December 23, 2025 HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
Committee meetings of Hanover Borough Council shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. Please enter through the alley side door and proceed up the stairs and to the left to Council Chambers. Any person who needs accommodation in order to gain access to or participate in the meetings should call 717-637-3877 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting they desire to attend.
1. Call to Order
1.01 Call Meeting to Order: 7:00 PM
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
1.03 Moment of Silence
1.04 Roll Call
2. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
3. Presentations and Proclamations
3.01 Certificates of Appreciation for Outgoing Elected Officials (Tim Kress)
· Bill Reichart
· Carol Greenholt
· Edward D. Lookenbill, Jr.
· Sueann Whitman
4. Public Comment
4.01 Hear Citizens concerning items presented in the Council Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
5.01 Approve Minutes:
a. Council Meeting November 25, 2025
5. Consent Agenda, (cont.)
5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
5.03 2026 Budget:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1453 adopting the Budget for fiscal year 2026 for all Hanover Borough accounts
5.04 2026 Tax Rates:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1454 levying taxes for the fiscal year 2026 and fixing collection rates thereon
5.05 Fire Commission Budget:
a. Approve 2026 Fire Commission budget as amended
5.06 2026 Non-Union Compensation and Health Insurance:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1455 for 2026 Compensation & Health Insurance for Non-Union Employees
5.07 General Liability and Workers Compensation:
a. Approve 2026 General Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance
5.08 Miscellaneous Fees:
a. Approve Miscellaneous Fee Resolution No. 1456
5.09 AFSCME Blue
a. Approve AFSCME Blue Memorandum of Understanding to modify paygrade for the RWWTP lead operator
5.10 715 Blossom Drive – Sewer Credit:
a. Approve sewer credit for Robner Rijo in the amount of $2,140.54, according to Resolution No. 1067
5.11 Appointment and Reappointment Policy:
a. Approve amended policy to include optional recommendation from respective Commission or Board prior to Council approval
5.12 Approve Appointments and Reappointments:
Board or Commission
Term
Potential Appointees
Zoning Hearing Board
3 years
Spencer Shirk*† Gerald Funke*†
Planning Commission
4 years
Anne Baker*† Margaret Miller (Peggy)
Hanover Economic Development
Corporation
3 years
Douglas Becker*†
Mindy Crawford*†
Police Pension Committee
2 years
John J. Riley, Jr.*† Larry Bream*†
C. Edward Good*†
Civil Service Commission
6 years
Joseph E. Erb, Jr.*†
Sewage Enforcement Officer
2 years
Douglas Stambaugh*†
Dean Shultz, Alternate*†
Property Maintenance Code Appeals Board
2 years
Eric Kenworthy *†
Vacancy Board
2 years
Brian O’Neill *†
*Indicates incumbent †Indicates proposed reappointment for new term
5. Consent Agenda, (cont.)
5.13 CDBG Grant Extensions:
a. Approve amendatory Community Development Block Grant contracts #45572779 and #45572675 for a time extension until June 30, 2026 for the East Hanover Street Curb and Sidewalk Improvements
5.14 Police Eligibility List:
a. Direct Civil Service Commission to establish a promotional eligibility list for the positions of Sergeant and Lieutenant
5.15 Tuition Reimbursement Request:
a. Approve Tuition Reimbursement Course Approval from Sergeant Joshua Brady to pursue a
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice/Police Administration and Operations with Southern New
Hampshire University
5.16 Utility Service Insurance Program:
a. Authorize engagement with NLC Service Line Program for voluntary coverage of service laterals / plumbing
5.17 Real Time AI Wastewater Optimization:
a. Authorize Rhule, LLC to identify and secure grant funding for pilot project to optimize water and wastewater treatment operations
5.18 Elm Avenue – PennDOT Cost Reim