Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 05/27/2026

Borough Council Actions And Announcements:
Proclamation For Affirming Community Safety, Trust, Privacy And Transparency In The Borough Of Hanover: Council Vice-President Rupp presented the proclamation for Affirming Community Safety, Trust, Privacy and Transparency in Hanover Borough.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Approval was granted for the following special events:
• Little Fox Pride Festival on June 28, 2026 at Wirt Park
• July 4th Celebration for America250 | HANOVER! in Bank Lane on July 4, 2026
• Bring a Friend on July 11, 2026 at Long Arm Reservoir – PA Fish & Boat Commission
• Mason Dixon Bass Anglers on September 5, 2026 at Long Arm Reservoir – PA Fish & Boat Commission
• Oktoberfest on September 12 in Center Square – Main Street Hanover

UNITED STEELWORKERS UNION AGREEMENT: Approval was granted for a side letter agreement with the United Steelworkers Union.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Approval was granted for a tuition reimbursement request for Sergeant Joshua Brady in the amount of $1,025.10.

LEGAL AGREEMENT FOR REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES AND DRAINAGE OUTFALL RESTORATION: Authorization was granted for the preparation and execution of legal agreements with multiple property owners on Fox Knoll Court for the removal of invasive cattails and restoration of the drainage outfall at Wilson Avenue.

WATER SYSTEM DEDICATION: Approval was granted to accept an Offer of Dedication for the South Heights water system, conditioned on final review of supporting documents by the Borough Solicitor and completion of punch list items.

300 – 300 ½ THIRD STREET: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1466 for the Preliminary / Final Subdivision Plan for 300-300 ½ Third Street.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR HANOVER TROLLEY TRAIL: Approval was granted for a Memorandum of Understanding for Maintenance, Operations, Safety and Management of the Hanover Trolley Trail.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): Approval was granted to authorize the advertisement and public bidding of the “East Hanover Street. Sidewalk Replacement Project” as funded by CDBG.

BIOSOLIDS TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT: Approval was granted for the extension of Contract Term 2 with KBS, INC. from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 for biosolids transportation.

AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION No. 1348: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1467, amending Resolution No. 1348, for Collection Procedures and Adopting a Schedule of Attorney Fees to be Added to the Amount Collected as Part of Municipal Claims for Delinquent Water, Sanitary Sewer, Trash, Fines and Assessment Accounts.

AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION ALLOWING PARTICIPATION BY TELECOMMUNICATION: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1468 to allow participation by telecommunication.

AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1469 for Rules for Public Meetings.

DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Approval was granted for the following for the Downtown Route 94/116/194 Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Projects:
1. An increase in the amount of $610,000 to be transferred from Liquid Fuels Reserve to the Liquid Fuels Expense Budget for the project.
2. Award Project Bid to low bidder JVI Group, Inc., in the amount of $1,115,198.20.

ADDITIONAL SEWER RENT FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE: Approval was granted for Ordinance No. 2388 entitled “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 286, Article III, Section 286-16, Additional Sewer Rents for Industrial Wastes, of the Code of the Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania.”

MUNICIBID SALES: Approval was granted for the sale of equipment to high bidders for a total of $55,570.

BOND PARAMETERS DEBT ORDINANCE: Approval was granted for Ordinance No. 2389 and Ordinance No. 2390 authorizing and directing the refunding and reissuance of general obligation debts subject to parameters listed therein.

JUNE 2026 BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
*Public Safety Committee Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30PM
Finance/Personnel Committee Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00PM
Hanover Borough Council Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7:00PM

* Committee Meetings will be canceled if there is no business.

Borough of Hanover Vision Statement
“We envision a thriving, welcoming community appealing to individuals, families and businesses where best-practices shape delivery of exceptional municipal services and citizen engagement. By providing efficient, high-quality services, we support a clean and safe environment, inclusive recreation, and a vibrant, drug-free downtown for all.”

About the Borough of Hanover
The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.

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. Public Comment
2.01 Chair Statement
2.02 Hear Citizens concerning items presented in the Council Agenda
3. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any

4. Presentations/Proclamations

4.01 Proclamation for Affirming Community Safety, Trust, Privacy, and Transparency in Hanover Borough: Presented by Vice President Rupp
5. Consent Agenda
5.01 Approval of Minutes:
a. April 22, 2026
5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly investments

5.03 Fish & Boat Commission Special Events:
a. July 11, 2026 – Bring a Friend – Long Arm Reservoir
b. September 5, 2026 – Mason Dixon Bass Anglers – Long Arm Reservoir

5. Consent Agenda (continued)
5.04 Special Event Applications:
a. September 12, Oktoberfest: German Food Festival, Center Square
b. July 4, America 250 | Hanover!, Bank Lane
c. June 28, Little Fox Pride Festival, Wirt Park

5.05 United Steelworkers Union Agreement:
a. Approve Side Letter Agreement with United Steelworkers Union.

5.06 Tuition Reimbursement Request:
a. Approve Tuition Reimbursement Request for Sergeant Joshua Brady in the amount of
$1,025.10

5.07 Fox Knoll Court Agreement:
a. Approve the preparation and execution of legal agreements with multiple property owners on Fox Knoll Ct. for the removal of invasive cattails and restoration of Wilson Ave. drainage outfall.
5.08 Water System Dedication:
a. Accept Offer of Dedication for the South Heights water system, conditioned on final review of supporting documents by Borough Solicitor and completion of punch list items.
5.09 300-300 ½ Third Street:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1466 for Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for “300-300½ Third
Street”.
5.10 Hanover Trolley Trail:
a. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Maintenance, Operations, Safety and Management of Hanover Trolley Trail.
5.11 Community Development Block Grant:
a. Authorize the advertisement and public bidding of the “E. Hanover St. Sidewalk & Curb
Replacement Project”, as funded by CDBG.
5.12 Biosolids Transportation Contract Extension:
a. Approve extension for Contract Term 2 with KBS, INC. from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 with the following Contract Year Pricing:
Zone Non-Fuel Component Fuel Component Total Cost per Wet Ton
Zone 1 (0 to ≤20 miles) $11.13 $1.84 $12.97
Zone 2 (>20 to ≤40 miles) $22.26 $3.68 $25.94
Zone 3 (>40 miles to ≤60 miles) $25.44 $4.21 $29.65
Zone 4 (>60 to <80 miles) $29.68 $4.91 $34.59 5.13 Amendment to Resolution 1348: a. Approve Resolution No. 1467 for Collection Procedures and Adopting a Schedule of Attorney Fees to be Added to the Amount Collected as Part of Municipal Claims for Delinquent Water, Sanitary Sewer, Trash, Fines and Assessment Accounts. 6. Governance and Policy 6.01 Amendments to Resolution Allowing Participation by Telecommunication: a. Approve Resolution No. 1468 Allowing Participation by Telecommunication 6.02 Amendments to Resolution for Rules of Public Meetings: a. Approve Resolution No. 1469 for Rules of Public Meetings 7. Public Works, Facilities & Enhancement 7.01 Downtown Route 94/116/194 Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project: a. Approve an increase in the amount of $610,000 to be transferred from Liquid Fuels Reserve to the Liquid Fuels Expense Budget to be designated for the Downtown Route 94/116/194 Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project. b. Award Project Bid to Low Bidder JVI Group, Inc., in the amount of $1,115,198.20. 8. Department of Water Resources 8.01 Additional Sewer Rent for Industrial Waste: a. Approve Ordinance No. 2388 entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 286, ARTICLE III, SECTION 286-16, ADDITIONAL SEWER RENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTES, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA” 9. Finance and Personnel 9.01 Municibid Sales: a. Approve the sale of equipment to High Bidders in the Following Amounts: Item Sold Winning Bid Amount 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD $5,800 2007 International Hook Lift Truck $6,100 2001 Mack Dump Truck $9,900 2001 Mack Roll-Off Truck $17,500 2016 Ford Explorer $2,900 2009 International Rear Load Refuse Truck $5,200 1988 International Road Tractor $5,000 SPEC TEC TRAILER $2,500 Plastic slide $56 Mountain Slide $51 6' Playground Slide $86 Swing Set $77 Merry-Go-Round $400 9.02 Bond Parameters Debt Ordinance: a. Approve Ordinance No. 2389 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (THE “BOROUGH”), AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT, AS PERMITTED BY AND PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT DEBT ACT, 53 PA. C.S. § 8001 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED (THE “DEBT ACT”), TO BE EVIDENCED BY THE BOROUGH’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES A OF 2026, IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $9,500,000 (THE “BONDS”), WITH THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO BE APPLIED FOR AND TOWARD (A) THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE BOROUGH’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES A OF 2020, AND (B) PAYING THE COSTS AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; DETERMINING THAT THE BONDS SHALL BE SOLD AT A PRIVATE SALE BY NEGOTIATION; ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS, AND AWARDING THE BONDS AND SETTING FORTH RELATED PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PRINCIPAL AMORTIZATION, MATURITIES, AND INTEREST RATES FOR THE BONDS; APPOINTING A PAYING AGENT, REGISTRAR, AND SINKING FUND DEPOSITORY; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF THE BONDS INCLUDING DATED DATE, MATURITY DATES AND DENOMINATIONS, AND INTEREST PAYMENT DATES; SETTING FORTH REDEMPTION PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES; PROVIDING THAT THE BONDS, WHEN ISSUED, SHALL BE TAX-EXEMPT GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE BOROUGH; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, AUTHENTICATION, AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; COVENANTING TO PAY DEBT SERVICE AND PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT, AND TAXING POWER FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; CREATING A SINKING FUND IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE DEBT ACT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE BOROUGH TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS AND TO TAKE ACTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; SETTING FORTH CERTAIN COVENANTS RELATING TO PROVISIONS FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE REFUNDED BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A POLICY OF MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE, IF DETERMINED TO BE AN ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO THE BOROUGH; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS AND REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES.” b. Approve Ordinance No. 2390 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (THE “BOROUGH”), AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT, AS PERMITTED BY AND PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT DEBT ACT, 53 PA. C.S. § 8001 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED (THE “DEBT ACT”), TO BE EVIDENCED BY ONE OR MORE SERIES OF THE BOROUGH’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES OF 2026, IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $12,050,000 (THE “BONDS”), WITH THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO BE APPLIED FOR AND TOWARD (A) THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNTS OF THE BOROUGH’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES D OF 2020 AND GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE, SERIES A OF 2025, AND (B) PAYING THE COSTS AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; DETERMINING THAT THE BONDS SHALL BE SOLD AT A PRIVATE SALE BY NEGOTIATION; ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS, AND AWARDING THE BONDS AND SETTING FORTH RELATED PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PRINCIPAL AMORTIZATION, MATURITIES, AND INTEREST RATES FOR THE BONDS; APPOINTING A PAYING AGENT, REGISTRAR, AND SINKING FUND DEPOSITORY; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF THE BONDS INCLUDING DATED DATE, MATURITY DATES, AND DENOMINATIONS, AND INTEREST PAYMENT DATES; SETTING FORTH REDEMPTION PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES; PROVIDING THAT THE BONDS, WHEN ISSUED, SHALL BE TAX-EXEMPT GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE BOROUGH; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, AUTHENTICATION, AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; COVENANTING TO PAY DEBT SERVICE AND PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT, AND TAXING POWER FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; CREATING ONE OR MORE SINKING FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE DEBT ACT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE BOROUGH TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS AND TO TAKE ACTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; SETTING FORTH CERTAIN COVENANTS RELATING TO PROVISIONS FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE REFUNDED OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE OR MORE POLICIES OF MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE, IF DETERMINED TO BE AN ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO THE BOROUGH; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS AND REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES.” 10. Additional Public Comment 10.01 Hear Citizens concerning all other items relating to Hanover Borough Council 11. Management Updates 12. Announcements, If Any 12.01 Please plan to exit the building within 15 minutes following adjournment so staff may secure the building and depart for the evening. 13. Adjournment

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