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Dec 12, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Workshop Meeting Hummelstown Borough Council
The workshop meeting focused on the 2025 fiscal budget, including discussions on the final budget, millage rate, sewer rentals, and elimination of employee contributions to the police pension plan. Other key topics included the Active Transportation Plan (ATP), sanitary and stormwater maintenance and emergency repairs bid documents, a 2025 LSA grant project for Parkside Avenue drainage improvements, a contract with HERA for foreclosure registration, updates to the employee handbook, an America250 PA municipal resolution, the appointment of a Building Code Inspector, an Assistant Zoning Officer and Interim Zoning Officer, and an Emergency Management Coordinator. Public comments addressed concerns about yard waste pickup, street sweeping, lighted crosswalks, and the Active Transportation Plan.
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The meeting included discussions on various topics such as a resident's suggestion for adding the year "1762" to the borough arches, financial overviews, a public hearing for three conditional use applications (CU-2024-02, CU-2024-03, and Foreclosure Ordinance 2024-06), the 2025 draft budget, 2024 auditing services, updates to the personnel handbook (tabled until the next meeting), a lease agreement between the Hummelstown Fire Company and the Borough for EMS services, a scope of services agreement for an NPDES permit, revisions to the borough's solid waste ordinance, the advertisement for hiring an additional crossing guard, and the hiring of Coverall Cleaning Services. Reports were also given by the Borough Manager, Police Department, Mayor, Parks & Recreation Board, Emergency Management Oversight Committee, COG, and Communication Coordinator.
Nov 14, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Workshop Meeting Minutes
The Hummelstown Borough Council workshop meeting covered various topics, including presentations on the Republic Trash and Recycling Service Operation Plan and the Active Transportation Plan. Discussion included the ratification of employment offers for public works maintenance employees, review of the 2025 draft budget, and the sale of municipal assets. Other agenda items included approval of a green light bid package, creation of a handicapped parking space, and agreements for auditing services, personnel handbook revisions, a lease with the Hummelstown Chemical Fire Company, and a scope of services for an NPDES MS4 General Permit. A grant application proposal was also approved. Finally, the meeting included the appointment of a new Borough Manager and recognition of the outgoing Borough Manager.
Nov 6, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Budget Meeting Round 4
The meeting focused on reviewing and finalizing the 2024 and 2025 General Fund (GF), Sewer Fund (SF), and Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) budgets. Key discussion points included adjustments to revenue and expense projections, particularly concerning refuse charges, salaries, and contributions to the fire and ambulance services. The sewer rate increase for 2025 was debated extensively due to anticipated decreases in payments from Swatara Township. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was also reviewed, with adjustments made to various projects and the decision to auction off the Borough's backhoe. A new fee schedule was approved, with some adjustments pending. The purchase of tasers for the police department was discussed, and a payment plan was approved. Finally, the council decided to reinstate funding for downtown tree trimming and addressed concerns about a flag retirement ceremony.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
