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Schedule-At-A-Glance — PSATS’ 93rd Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show, April 19-22, 2015
SundaY, April 19, 2015
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
PSATS Conference Information Desk Open — Chocolate Lobby
Registration/Check-In for Exhibitors — Great American Hall Lobby
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Workshop (additional fee required; see p. 31 of the program book)
•Best Practices for Code Administration — Magnolia C&D
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Workshops (additional fee required; see pp. 31&32 of the program book)
•Grantwriting: Keys to Success — Wild Rose A PMGA
•TEMA Spring Forum — Empire A-D
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration/Check-In for Delegates — Chocolate Lobby
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Non-Denominational Worship Service — Cocoa Terrace
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lunch Food Bars — Great American Hall Lobby & Outdoor Tent
(see p. 28 of the program book)
Noon-1 p.m.
Secretaries-Managers Thank-You Luncheon — Aztec Room
(fee and preregistration required; see p. 28 of the program book)
Noon-5 p.m.
Exhibits — Great American Hall and Lobby (upper level), Chocolate
Lobby (upper level), Confection Hall Lobby (lower level), and Outside
1-5 p.m.
PSATS Cyber Corner (formerly the Internet Cafe) — Cocoa Suite 6
(see p. 29 of the program book)
2-4 p.m.
Workshop (no additional fee; see p. 33 of the program book)
•Roadmasters Roundtable — Magnolia A&B
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Grassroots Lobbying Network Reception — Aztec Room
(free; walk-ins welcome; see p. 29 of the program book)
5:30 p.m.
First-Timers/Mentors Meet and Greet — Cocoa Suites and
Terrace (see p. 30 of the program book)
6-8 p.m.
Help Us “Kick Off” the Conference!
Welcome Tailgate Reception and Barbecue Buffet —
Chocolate Ballroom (fee; preregistration required; see p. 30 of the
program book)
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7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Registration/Check-In for Delegates — Chocolate Lobby
PSATS Conference Information Desk Open — Chocolate Lobby
7:30 a.m.
Delegate/Exhibitor Breakfast Mixer — Great American Hall
(see p. 34 of the program book)
7:30-8:15 a.m.
Donuts With Dave — Cocoa Suites 4&5
(see p. 34 of the program book)
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exhibits — Great American Hall and Lobby (upper level), Chocolate
Lobby (upper level), Confection Hall Lobby (lower level), and Outside
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Registration/Check-In for Exhibitors — Great American Hall Lobby
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
PSATS Cyber Corner (formerly the Internet Cafe) — Cocoa Suite 6
(presentations planned; see p. 35 of the program book)
8:30-10:30 a.m.
General Session — Chocolate Ballroom
Be sure to visit
our exhibitors!
(see p. 36 of the program book)
•Speakers
Don’t forget to set aside time
to meet with our indoor and
– Lt. Gov. Mike Stack
outdoor exhibitors.
– PSATS President Tim Horner
Show hours are:
– PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko
Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.
– Pa. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale
Monday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
– Pa. Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Township Engineers Seminar — Magnolia A-C
(see p. 37 of the program book)
9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
Guest Programs Begin (see p. 37 of the program book)
10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Township Solicitors Seminar (attorneys only) — Hotel Hershey,
Blue Mountain Room (at Harvest restaurant; see p. 38 of the
program book)
10:45 a.m.-Noon
Sponsor Presentations — Tower Suites 1&2
(see p. 39 of the program book)
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10:45 a.m.-Noon (continued)
Workshops (see pp. 40-44 of the program book)
•Building Community: Creating Civic Pride and Spirit Through Facilities,
Recreation, and Park Projects — Empire D
•Building Trails Across Borders: Lessons Learned from the Doylestown
Community Hike and Bike System — Cocoa Suite 2
•Communicate to Your Township Through the Internet and Other Technologies —
Empire C
•DCED and DEP Panel Discussion on Grants for Municipal Governments —
Wild Rose B
•Green Light-Go Program: Pennsylvania’s Municipal Signal Partnership
Program — Cocoa Suite 5
•Have You Considered STIC? Innovations and the State Transportation
Innovation Council — Cocoa Terrace
•How to Hire a Third-Party Collector — Magnolia D
•Labor Law Potpourri: 2015 Labor and Employment Law Update — Wild Rose A
•Sanitary Sewer Design Options for Treating Inflow and Infiltration — Cocoa Suite 4
•Township Secretaries and Managers Q&A — Empire A&B
•Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit Updates for Bridges and
Culverts — Cocoa Suite 3
•Zoning a Brighter Future — Cocoa Suite 1 PMGA
11 a.m-2 p.m.
Lunch Food Bars — Great American Hall Lobby & Outdoor Tent
(see p. 45 of the program book)
12:30-1 p.m.
Resolutions Committee Meeting — Cocoa Terrace (Note: All other PSATS standing committees will meet only at the call of the chairs.)
1:15-2:30 p.m. and 2:45-4 p.m.
Sponsor Presentations — Tower Suites 1&2
(see pp. 45&46 of the program book)
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Workshops (see pp. 47-54 of the program book)
•Achieving Energy Savings in New Homes: Support for Municipalities — Cocoa Suite 2
•An Overview of the PENNVEST Homeowner Septic Program — Cocoa Suite 4
•Billboards: How to Prepare for an Inevitable Land Use — Trinidad Room
•Building a Better Budget — Cocoa Suite 1
•Capital Planning Through a GIS Database: More Than a Map — Magnolia D
•Comprehensive Approaches to Energy Management and Cost Reduction —
Magnolia C
•DEP/EPA Audits — MS4 Made Simple 4-U — Wild Rose B PMGA
•Five Strategies Your Board Can Implement to Help Your Budget — Magnolia B
•Getting Good Results from Green Stormwater Infrastructure — Empire C
•Labor Law Potpourri: 2015 Labor and Employment Law Update — Wild Rose A
•Land Use and Zoning Law Update — Crystal A
•Local Bridge Bundling — Empire B
•Long-Term Road Maintenance Planning and Stormwater Inventory — Empire A
•Making the Most of Your Parks — Cocoa Suite 3
* Workshops with black asterisks are being repeated. Those in red text are eligible for PMGA credits. Consult your program for the details.
•Pension Plans: What Options Are Available Through the Trustees Insurance
Fund? — Cocoa Suite 5
•Priority-Based Budgeting — Magnolia A PMGA
•The Township Supervisor’s Role in Subdivision and Land Development Plans
— Empire D
•Understanding the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee — Aztec Room
2:15 p.m. Buses begin leaving for State Capitol Tours, Harrisburg
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(see p. 63 of the program book)
2:45-4 p.m.
Workshops (see pp. 55-62 of the program book)
•Act 111 Essentials, Strategies, and Solutions — Wild Rose A PMGA
•Balancing Your Insurance Needs Through the Trustees Insurance Fund —
Cocoa Suite 5
•Building a Better Budget — Cocoa Suite 1
•Community Engagement: What Is It and How Can We Make the Most of It? —
Cocoa Suite 4
•Does Your Township Need a Property Maintenance Code? — Cocoa Suite 2
•Flood Hazard Mitigation: Saving Lives, Property, and Dollars — Empire C
•Future Fire Services in Your Township: A Panel Discussion — Magnolia D
•Intergovernmental Cooperation — Cocoa Suite 3
•Meet Your DEP Local Government Representative — Aztec Room
•Regulation Update for Marcellus Shale, Timber, and Coal Hauling on Posted
Township Roads — Empire A
•Right-to-Know Update 2015: The Agony and the Ecstasy — Magnolia B
•Township Facilities Interactive Discussion: Talk to an Architect and Finance
Expert About Your Challenges — Empire D
•Understanding PennDOT’s New Stormwater Policies (or How Not to Be an
HOP Co-Applicant!) — Empire B
•Westtown Township Case Study: How to Head Off Failing Septic Systems with
a Sewage Management Plan — Magnolia C
•What’s Available Through COSTARS — Crystal A
•Workers’ Compensation and Volunteer Fire Companies — Trinidad Room
•Workplace Investigations for Public Employers — Magnolia A PMGA
4:15 p.m. Buses begin leaving for the Legislative Reception at the
State Capitol, Harrisburg (see p. 64 of the program book)
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4:15-5:30 p.m.
Workshops (see pp. 66-73 of the program book)
•A “Tail” of Two Cities: Creating Successful Dog Parks — Empire D
•Best Practices in Local Sign Control: A Review of the Montgomery County
Model Sign Ordinance — Trinidad Room
•Bond Finance Basics: A Relatively Simple Introduction in an Increasingly
Complex Environment — Magnolia C
•Chesapeake Bay Update — Cocoa Suite 5
•Community Economic Development Strategies and Tools: An Introduction —
Cocoa Suite 1 PMGA
Monday’s agenda continues on other side Þ
9 a.m.
•Emergency Management for Elected Officials — Wild Rose A
•From Enraged to Engaged — Using Social Media to Stimulate Public
Participation — Magnolia A PMGA
•How to Create a Great Mini-Cell Ordinance — Crystal A
•Media Relations for Municipal Officials — Cocoa Suite 3
•Mobile Device Security and Productivity — Empire C
•Oil and Gas Regulations Update — Aztec Room
•Post-Construction Stormwater Management: How to Do It the Right Way —
Empire B
•Right-to-Know Update 2015: The Agony and the Ecstasy — Magnolia B
•Road Recycling: Why Full-Depth Reclamation Makes Sense for Your Township
— Empire A
•Solar Energy for Townships — Cocoa Suite 4
•To Catch a Thief: Protecting Your Township from Fraud — Wild Rose B
10:45 a.m.-Noon and 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Sponsor Presentations — Tower Suites 1&2
(see pp. 78&79 of the program book)
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lunch Food Bars — Great American Hall Lobby & Outdoor Tent
(see p. 79 of the program book)
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Workshops (see pp. 80-87 of the program book)
•20 Things Your Township Can Do Today to Save Money Tomorrow — Cocoa
Suite 1 PMGA
•A No-Brainer: Doing More with Less Money Using Hot-in-Place Recycling —
Empire B
•Act 115 and a Little Zoning = Low-Cost Open Space and Park Solutions —
Empire C
•Creating a Safe and Positive Meeting Space for Public and Private Events —
Cocoa Suite 5 PMGA
•Franchise Fee Audits and Renewals: How to Get More Revenue and Other
Benefits from Your Cable Company — Cocoa Suite 4
•George Costanza and Human Resources 101 for the Public-Sector Employer —
Magnolia B
•Getting Ready for the 2020 Census: How Can You Help? — Cocoa Terrace
•Google Earth (Pro) for Municipalities — Cocoa Suite 2
•Incorporating Utility Upgrades into a Municipal Roads Program — Magnolia D PMGA
•Lessons Learned from Township Facilities Projects: A Panel Discussion —
Magnolia A
•Managing Municipal Risk: Keeping Out of Trouble, Getting Out of Trouble, and
Insuring Against Trouble — Empire D
•Maximizing Act 511 Tax Collection — Wild Rose B
•Rain, Rain, Go Away: How Stormwater Affects the Legal Obligations of
Pennsylvania’s Municipalities — Magnolia C
•Regionalization, Consolidation, and Disbandment: The Latest Trends with
Police, Fire, and EMT — Cocoa Suite 3
•The Do’s and Don’ts of Energy Zoning — Crystal A
•The Growing Use of Type 3 Cold Mix in Pennsylvania — Empire A
2:45-4 p.m.
Workshops (see pp. 88-95 of the program book)
•20 Things Your Township Can Do Today to Save Money Tomorrow — Cocoa
Suite 1 PMGA
•Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment: Funding and Implementation
— Cocoa Terrace
•Channeling the Municipal Voice: Engage, Negotiate, and Educate the Public
to Build a Better Community — Magnolia A
•Controlled Burning: Introduction and Issues Relevant to Township
Supervisors — Cocoa Suite 5
•Disaster Planning for Historic Communities: Integrating Historic Preservation
and Hazard Mitigation in Pennsylvania — Wild Rose A
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tuesday, april 21, 2015
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration/Check-In for Delegates — Chocolate Lobby
PSATS Conference Information Desk Open — Chocolate Lobby
7:30 a.m.
Delegate/Exhibitor Breakfast Mixer — Great American Hall
(see p. 74 of the program book)
7:30-8:15 a.m.
Donuts With Dave — Cocoa Suites 4&5 (see p. 74 of the program book)
7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Show ends today!)
Exhibits — Great American Hall and Lobby (upper level), Chocolate
Lobby (upper level), Confection Hall Lobby (lower level), and Outside
7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Registration/Check-In for Exhibitors — Great American Hall Lobby
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
PSATS Cyber Corner (formerly the Internet Cafe) — Cocoa Suite 6
(presentations planned; see p. 75 of the program book)
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Township Engineers Seminar — Magnolia A–C (see p. 76 of the program book)
8:30 a.m.-Noon
General Session — Chocolate Ballroom (see pp. 76&77 of the program book)
•Speakers
– Gov. Tom Wolf
– Pa. Speaker of the House Mike Turzai
– State Fire Commissioner Tim Solobay
•Presentations: PSATS’ Founder’s Award; PSATS’ Chairman’s Distinguished Service Award; and PSATS’ Outstanding Citizen Communication Award
•Treasurer’s Report, Standing Committee Reports, and Resolutions Voting
Guest Programs (see p. 77 of the program book)
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•From Blight to Bright: A Comprehensive Tool Kit for Pennsylvania — Empire C
•George Costanza and Human Resources 101 for the Public-Sector Employer —
Magnolia B
•Google Earth (Pro) for Municipalities — Cocoa Suite 2
•Multi-Year Budgets: What’s in Them for Townships? — Wild Rose B
•Natural Gas Pipelines: What Supervisors Need to Know — Crystal A
•PennDOT Products: What’s New and What’s Under Consideration — Empire A
•Public Safety and Townships: Pa. FirstNet Needs You — Empire D
•Recruitment and Retention Best Practices for Fire and EMS Agencies —
Magnolia D PMGA
•Sewage Regulatons 101: Navigating Chapter 71 and Onlot Sewage Planning —
Cocoa Suite 4
•Stepping Up: Working Together for Clean Water — Empire B
•What Has Your Building Code Official Done for You Lately? — Magnolia C
3-4 p.m.
Supervisor and Secretary Hall of Fame Photo Booth — Chocolate
Lobby (see p. 96 of the program book)
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Township Roundtable Discussions (see pp. 96&97 of the program book)
8 p.m. (free; doors open at 7:45 p.m.)
Entertainment — Chocolate Ballroom (see p. 97 of the program book)
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* Workshops with black asterisks are being repeated. Those in red text are eligible for PMGA credits. Consult your program for the details.
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Schedule-At-A-Glance — PSATS’ 93rd Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show, April 19-22, 2015
Group
Registration Desk
The Bears’
DenSM
wednesday, april 22, 2015
GREAT
AMERICAN
HALL
Indoor Exhibits
7:45-8:15 a.m.
Supervisor and Secretary Hall of Fame Photo Booth — Chocolate
CONFERENCE
OFFICE
Lobby (see p. 98 of the program book)
8 a.m.
Registration/Check-In for Delegates — Chocolate Lobby
PSATS Conference Information Desk Open — Chocolate Lobby
Resolutions Voting (continued if necessary) — Chocolate Ballroom
8-11 a.m.
PSATS
CYBER
CORNER
CHOCOLATE BALLROOM
General Sessions, Sunday
Welcome Reception, and
Tuesday Entertainment
MORE
EXHIBITS
PSATS Cyber Corner (formerly the Internet Cafe) — Cocoa Suite 6
(presentation planned; see p. 98 of the program book)
8:30 a.m.-Noon
General Session — Chocolate Ballroom
(see pp. 99&100 of the program book)
•Cabinet Secretaries Forum, featuring: – Acting Secretary of Community and Economic Development Dennis Davin
– Acting Secretary of Environmental Protection John Quigley
– Acting Secretary of Transportation Leslie Richards
•Presentations: PSATS’ Road and Bridge Safety Improvement Awards and
PSATS’ President’s Leadership Awards
•Keynote Speaker: Brad Montgomery
•Adjournment and Distribution of Attendance Certificates
9-11 a.m.
Guest Program
(see p. 100 of the program book)
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EXHIBITS
Hershey®
Grill
SHUTTLE
INFORMATION
DESK
CONFERENCE
INFORMATION
DESK
EXHIBITOR
REGISTRATION
DESK
Stairs to
Main Level
Confection
Hall Level
Monday and
Tuesday Workshops
and More Exhibits
Stairs to
Main Level
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