I Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs U GH L SY OF B ORO VA N I A S T A A S S O C I AT ON TE S PEN N Shaping the Future through Advocacy ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION PROGRAM APRIL 26-29, 2015 Lancaster Marriott & Convention Center I U GH SY OF B ORO N L V A I A S TA A S S O C I AT ON TE S PEN N Tribute to Past Presidents Harold L. Brungard PSAB Past President Harold L. Brungard passed away in November 2013. He resided in Mill Hall Borough, Clinton County, for his entire life. An Army veteran, Harold served more than four decades on Mill Hall Borough Council and was active in the Clinton County Boroughs Association, the Mill Hall Volunteer Fire Company, and was a founder of the Mill Hall Community Pool. Harold served as PSAB’s President from 1996-1997. John L. McManus PSAB Past President John L. McManus passed away in September 2014. After his time in the U.S. Army, he settled in Green Tree Borough, Allegheny County, where he served multiple terms on borough council, including as president. He served on the county’s Home Rule Study Commission and as President of the Allegheny County Association of Boroughs. A dedicated public servant, John served as President of PSAB’s Board of Directors from 1972-1973. Thomas R. Stanton PSAB Past President Thomas R. Stanton passed away in October 2014. After retiring from military service in both the Air Force and Army, he served as the mayor of Wheatland Borough, Mercer County, for 27 years. Active in his community, he also belonged to the Mercer County Boroughs Association, the Mercer County Regional Council of Governments, and the Wheatland Planning Commission. Tom served as PSAB’s President from 2005-2006. 2 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 104th Annual Conference Lancaster Marriott & Convention Center April 26-29, 2015 PRESIDENT’S LETTER Edward A. Child President Dear Borough Officials, Welcome to the Lancaster Marriott & Convention Center for the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs’ (PSAB) 104th Annual Conference. This year’s theme, Shaping the Future through Advocacy, was selected to emphasize the importance of working with our state legislature to affect positive change. In addition to submitted resolutions from boroughs and County Boroughs Associations and the work of PSAB’s Government Affairs Department, it is just as important that you engage your legislators at the local level. There are many conference sessions available on a wide variety of topics that will help you become a more effective local government leader, giving you the skills necessary to shape the future of your borough. The state agency briefing and the legislative panel will provide you the opportunity to interact with our policymakers and question them on issues that matter most to you. Please take advantage of the opportunities to visit the exhibitors and to meet and exchange ideas with other borough officials on common issues and solutions. Learning and socializing with like-minded people go hand-in-hand. If you are a first time attendee, I hope you find this to be a meaningful experience that inspires you to join us for future conferences, including the Fall Leadership Conference being held Oct. 16-18 in Seven Springs. I look forward to meeting each of you. Serving as PSAB’s President has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my municipal government service, and I want to thank the membership for giving me this opportunity. Enjoy the conference! Sincerely, CONFERENCE NOTES BADGES – Delegates, spouses, and guests must wear badges to all meetings, and social and meal functions. Registrants not wearing badges will be turned away at the door. Certified Borough Official (CBO) Credits – Attend the conference and receive 3 Credit Hours in Category #1 — Leadership. Attend the CBO Session on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 and earn an additional 3 credits in Category #1 — Leadership. Consent to Use Photographic Images – Registration and attendance at the conference constitutes an agreement by the registrant to PSAB’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of this event. Edward A. Child PSAB President Trumbauersville Borough, Bucks County Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 3 I U GH SY OF B ORO N L V A I A S TA A S S O C I AT ON TE S PEN N 2015 Conference Committee Edward A. Child, Chair, Trumbauersville Borough Jack Lawver, Asst. Chair, Brownsville Borough Chuck Mummert, Asst. Chair, Elizabethtown Borough Ed Arnold, Millersville Borough Cheryl Bahn, New Salem Borough Christopher Betz, Trumbauersville Borough Linda Book, Whitehall Borough Lisa Boyd, Strasburg Borough Michael DeFinis, Hatfield Borough Kathleen DePuy, Whitehall Borough Norm Ely, Patterson Heights Borough Kimberly Fox, Kittanning Borough Thomas Gramling, Westmont Borough Mary Labert, McAdoo Borough Edward Mitchell, Upland Borough Diane Schaefer, Youngwood Borough Nancy Sherlock, Morrisville Borough Harcourt Trimble III, Trumbauersville Borough Lynn Wolfe, Green Lane Borough 2015 Spouse Committee Linda Mummert, Chair, Elizabethtown Borough Nancy DeFinis, Hatfield Borough Saundra Gramling, Westmont Borough Vincent Labert, McAdoo Borough Susan Trimble, Trumbauersville Borough 4 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition Visit us at Booth #114 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 5 6 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 2015 Awards Cecil K. Leberknight Award This award is named after Cecil K. Leberknight in honor of his faithful service to PSAB for more than four decades and is given annually to promote interest in borough government and to recognize faithful and effective service by borough officials. The award is given to mayors, council members, secretaries, managers, and treasurers who have completed 10 or more years of borough service. Debra Barnhart..................................Blooming Valley Richard D. Bauer...........................................Emporium Jon Bittner....................................................... California Ann Bowman Jackson.............................. Millersburg Anthony Cafarelli.......................................... Ambridge Paul B. Chin....................................................Mountville Sandra J. Conrad.........................................Littlestown Carl E. Cox........................................................ Knoxville Harry W. Dilmore................................................ Avalon Lois A. Dodson.............................................Sellersville James J. Eline, Sr.........................................Littlestown Joseph M. Fragale.......................................Emporium James “Pat” Garrigan..................................Emporium Edwin Glab...................................................... California Joan S. Hart................................................... Wellsboro Thomas C. Hartswick....................... Castle Shannon David C. Haslett.................................................. Avalon Rosalind Johnson..............................................Yeadon Joseph Kauer................................................ Ambridge Michael C. Kirkham..................................... Millersville Philip S. Kresge.............................................Mountville Philip A. Lastowski...................................... Millersville Frank S. Maurek.............................................Nazareth Gerald McCoy............................................... Ambridge James E. Meighan............................................ Berwick Patrick T. Narcisi................................................. Avalon Tonette Pray....................................................... Colwyn LuAnn Reed...................................................Emporium Patsy Ricciuti.................................................Centerville Frederick Roberts........................................Centerville William Rossey............................................... Tarentum Frank W. Schnee.......................................... Robesonia Karen Tomaszewski................................................Etna Stephen M. Toroney.................................... Pottstown Martha D. VanAuken......................................... Colwyn David Vinski..............................................................Etna Sylvia Washington.......................... South Coatesville John Yurish.............................................. Northampton M. Susie Zebley...........................................Centerville Robin Zmoda..................................................Pen Argyl Thomas F. Chrostwaite Award Initiated in 1956, this award is given annually to promote interest in borough government and to recognize faithful and effective service by borough officials. Named in honor of the founder and first president of PSAB, this award is given to mayors, council members, secretaries, managers, and treasurers who have completed 20 or more years of service. Carolyn A. Crouthamel...................................... Telford Ronald C. Dunkelberger, Sr....................... Shillington Linda L. Kovacik...........................................Saxonburg Frederick C. Levering.............................. Wyomissing Rudy Milcic, Jr...........................................................Etna Richard W. Patterson.............................................Elgin Joyce Patton.................................................. Silverdale Kay Rendina................................................ Masontown Thomas Rengers.....................................................Etna Michael D. Reph.......................................................Bath Christopher M. Skoglind..........................Shrewsbury Bruno R. Varano............................................. Kulpmont William Vassen, Jr....................................... Cranesville Theresa L. Weyant.................................... Indian Lake 2015 Awards continued on page 8 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 7 2015 Awards, continued Carol Sambol Award Board of Directors’ Award Named in honor of Carol Sambol, who admirably served Baden Borough as a council member and represented PSAB for 25 years as a distinguished leader. This award is given to mayors, council members, secretaries, managers, and treasurers who have completed 25 or more years of borough service. This award is given to promote interest in borough government and to recognize faithful and effective service by mayors, council members, secretaries, managers, and treasurers who have completed 30 or more years of borough service. David Becki...............................................................Etna Clair Black...................................................... Silverdale Richard R. Buchanan................................Shrewsbury Cheryl R. Capela.......................................... Union City Ronald Cyphert..............................................Hawthorn Joan B. Derco.............................................Youngwood Richard Hart........................................Blooming Valley Joseph J. Hartzell.......................................Wilmerding Scott K. Hillegass................................................ Telford John Kliem..................................................... Bessemer Mary A. Labert.................................................. McAdoo Joyanne Musselman.................................... Silverdale Stanley R. Nyce................................................... Telford Michael W. Ridgely....................................Shrewsbury Patricia Rinebolt...........................................Saxonburg David L. Schmalz............................................. Houston Daniel Chiavaroli............................................Nazareth Lawrence P. Davies..........................................McKean Charles Fife....................................................... Houston Paul McCleary..................................................... Hallam Paul A. Niglio, Jr............................................. Kulpmont Peter A. Poninsky, Sr.....................................Leetsdale Peter W. Schnabel.....................................Shrewsbury Jack Vivian..........................................Blooming Valley Gene Zarayko.......................................... Northampton President’s Award This award is given annually to recognize exceptionally long and faithful service by borough officials. This award is given to mayors, council members, secretaries, managers, and treasurers who have completed 40 or more years of borough service. Sharon Shaffer...............................................Hyndman Wilbur Bussard.........................................New Stanton Stephen W. Shurgot...................................Wilmerding Diane M. Kemp................................ Ohioville/Midland Daniel K. Strausser, CBO.....Orwigsburg/Wellsboro John Pagano..................................................... Houston Thomas R. Weikel........................................Royersford Nancy M. Piazza-Whaby.............................. Glassport Thomas D. Reenock.............................. Northampton Larry U. Stoudt................................................Nazareth 2015 Awards continued on page 11 8 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 9 Visit us at Booth #110 10 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 2015 Awards, continued Distinguished Service Award This award recognizes borough officials that provide distinguished service to their community. Certificate of Achievement Award Bruno Carnovale...........................................Emporium This certificate is given upon completion of the Certified Borough Official (CBO) Program. James McGowan.................................................Wilson Sandra Conrad.............................................Littlestown Stephen Toroney.......................................... Pottstown Carl E. Cox ...................................................... Knoxville Anthony Weaver.................................McSherrystown Mark Hall...............................................................Clarion David Wheeler.............................................Littlestown Joan S. Hart....................................................Wellsboro A.C. Scales Award Scott McElree........................................... Quakertown This award recognizes service to PSAB. It is given to an individual who has performed exceptionally outstanding service for PSAB. Prior to 1995, the award was known as the Association Award. Charles Eckstine....................................... Greencastle Frank Cortazzo.................................................Port Vue Anthony J. Defilippi Award Recipients of this award have displayed a high level of dedication to PSAB’s legislative mission through support of the PSAB Government Affairs Department and the PSAB resolutions and policy initiatives. Eligible recipients include individuals from all levels of government service. This award is named for Anthony J. Defilippi whose tireless dedication and service have advanced PSAB legislative initiatives. Mark Nickerson.................................Blooming Valley Nancy Sherlock............................................Morrisville Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 11 2015 Conference Program Shaping the Future through Advocacy P R O G R A M Sunday, April 26 Monday, April 27 Registration (Delegates and Spouses) & Conference Gift Exchange............. Freedom Pre-Function (L1) Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors......................................Freedom B (L1) Resolutions and Policy Committee................................. Heritage Salon D (L3) Registration (Delegates and Spouses) & Conference Gift Exchange............Heritage Pre-Function (L3) Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall (Dinner Served)...................................Freedom B (L1) Visit the Exhibits.................................Freedom B (L1) Conference Orientation............ Heritage Salon E (L3) State Agency Briefing...............Heritage Salon C (L3) 1 – 7 p.m. 2 – 4 p.m. 2 – 7 p.m. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. First-time Attendees and Newly Elected Officials Opening General Session...... Heritage Ballroom (L3) 7:15 p.m. Presiding – Edward A. Child, President Presentation of the Colors– Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard National Anthem – Mayor Chuck Mummert, Elizabethtown Welcome – Mayor Richard Gray, City of Lancaster Keynote Address – The Current Political and Legislative Environment 7:45 p.m. Speaker – Charlie Cook, Political Analyst and Publisher of the Cook Report Description – Using poll numbers, economic indicators, and historical data, Charlie Cook will discuss today’s political and legislative environments in a balanced, non-partisan way – from the policy direction of the current administration to the Congressional agenda. 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8:45 – 10:30 a.m. Presiding – Jack J. Lawver, 1st Vice President Panel – Gladys M. Brown, PUC Commissioner; James D. Ritzman, P.E., Deputy Secretary for PennDOT; Lee A. McDonnell, P.E., Bureau of Point & Non-Point Source Management, DEP; Jonathan Hendrickson, Local Government Policy Specialist, DCED; Michael Smith, Executive Deputy Secretary, PA Department of Agriculture Description – These panelists will review state programs that are important to your borough. Business Meeting......................Heritage Salon C (L3) 10:30 – 11 a.m. Presiding – Edward A. Child, President Parliamentarian – Mark Nickerson, Blooming Valley Borough Legislative Report – Ed Troxell, PSAB Director of Government Affairs Nominating Committee Report – Kathleen N. DePuy, Whitehall Borough Meet the PSAB 2nd Vice President Candidate(s) Visit the Exhibits/Networking Luncheon.............................................Freedom B (L1) 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Monday schedule continued on page 15 Edward A. Child President 12 Jack J. Lawver 1st Vice President Chuck Mummert Kathleen N. DePuy Charlie Cook 2nd Vice President Immediate Past President Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition Mayor Richard Gray Visit us at Booth #110 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 13 Visit us at Booth #157 Visit us at Booth #175 14 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 2015 Conference Program Monday, April 27 Continued C ON C URR E NT S E S S ION S ( 2 - 3 p. m . ) Borough Councils Association Membership and Business Meeting..............Heritage Salon C (L3) Boomer Bliss: Understanding the Needs of Our Aging Population ...................... Heritage Salon E (L3) 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Speaker – Sean Connolly, Senior Director, Bravo Group Description – This session will explain how and why you need to be an effective advocate for your community. Speakers – Jonathan Johnson, Senior Policy Analyst and Christine Caldara Piatos, Communications Manager, both from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Description – Pennsylvania has an aging population. This session will examine demographic trends and identify steps boroughs can take to make their communities more elder-friendly. Borough Administrator Session — Roundtable Discussion................................. Heritage Salon D (L3) Management Track – How Return to Work Programs Save Money............. Heritage Salon D (L3) 2 – 3 p.m. Presiding – Carl E. Cox, President Advocacy: The How and Why for Public Officials 2 – 3 p.m. 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Mayors Association Membership Roundtable and Business Meeting..............Heritage Salon B (L3) 2 – 3 p.m. Presiding – Thomas Reenock, President C ON C URR E NT S E S S ION S ( 3 : 1 5 - 4 : 1 5 P. M . ) From Blight to Bright................Heritage Salon A (L3) 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Speaker – Cindy Daley, Policy Director, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania Description – Local governments across Pennsylvania are looking for ways to reverse the blight trend. The Housing Alliance of PA will take you through four key steps your borough can take to help reduce and eliminate nuisance properties. Disaster Recovery: You are Not Alone....................................Heritage Salon B (L3) 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Speaker – Larry Belmont, Economic Recovery Specialist, PA Recovery Resources, PA Department of Community and Economic Development Description – This presentation will examine how the PA Recovery Resources Team can assist your borough in locating resources for recovery and redevelopment following a disaster. Carl Cox Christine Caldara Sean Connelly Lori Simpson Thomas Reenock John Graff Facilitator – Lori Simpson, Association and Franchise Coordinator, Keystone Insurers Group – Programs Division Panel – John F. Graff, Principal, Graff Insurance; Jeremy Gallo, Risk Improvement Representative, EMC Insurance; Laura Pokrzywa, Human Resources Consultant; Aaron Black, Manager of Business Development; and Stacey Cheese, Director of Claims – all from East Coast Risk Management Description – Injuries on the job happen. An integrated injury management approach is the key to helping employees return to work faster. Learn how to hire people “fit for the job” and help keep them safe while working. This session will cover injury management best practices that can enhance your borough’s productivity and control workers’ compensation insurance costs if your employees do get injured. Monday schedule continued on page 16 Cindy Daley Laura Pokrzywa Larry Belmont Aaron Black Jonathan Johnson Stacey Cheese Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 15 2015 Conference Program Monday, April 27 Continued E V E NIN G S E S S ION Current Legal Issues Affecting Pennsylvania Municipalities.............................Heritage Salon C (L3) 7 – 9 p.m. Speaker – Attorneys Michael McAuliffe Miller and G. Edward Schweikert, IV, both from Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot Description – Current issues such as use of excessive force, recent labor decisions, land use, and zoning issues will be discussed. Tuesday, April 28 Management Track – Natural Gas Pipelines.................................... Heritage Salon D (L3) 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Speakers – Attorneys Dave Tshudy and Michelle Skjoldal, both with Pepper Hamilton, LLP Description – Pennsylvania is home to a number of existing and proposed natural gas pipelines, some under the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and others under the federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This session will review the differences and how pipeline development can affect your borough. Police Track – Community Policing: Lessons Learned from Ferguson............ Heritage Salon E (L3) Continental Breakfast........Heritage Pre-Function (L3) 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Registration (Delegates and Spouses) & Gift Exchange......................Heritage Pre-Function (L3) 7:30 A.M. – 1 P.M. C ON C URR E NT S E S S ION S ( 8 : 3 0 - 9 : 3 0 A . M . ) Are Drones in Your Borough’s Future?........................................Heritage Salon A (L3) 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Speakers – Attorneys Michael Berry and Erick Flores with Levine Sullivan Koch and Schulz, LLP Description – Drones are not just bomb-dropping spy planes as many imagine. In fact, they have many uses including checking traffic conditions and aiding in law enforcement. During this session, you will learn about the use of drone technology in municipal government and about the legal landscape governing their use. Connecting Outdoors...............Heritage Salon B (L3) 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Speaker – Lauren Imgrund, Director of the PA Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Description – Every five years, states are required to produce a new recreation plan to remain eligible for federal conservation funds. You can learn more about the 2014 plan which guides outdoor recreation programs, policies and projects, including the strategy and funding recommendations for local governments. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Speaker – Chief Rob Martin, Susquehanna Township Police Department Description – Learn the strategies that your borough can employ to build trust between the police and the communities they serve, in order to avoid an unfortunate incident such as in Ferguson, MO. C ON C URR E NT S E S S ION S ( 9 : 4 5 - 1 0 : 4 5 A . M . ) Economic Ecology.....................Heritage Salon A (L3) 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Speaker – Mark Gutshall, Founder and Vice President, LandStudies, Inc. Description – This session will focus on regional stormwater management. Case studies with the emphasis on pollutant removal and flood reduction will be covered. Prescribing Medical Marijuana....................................Heritage Salon B (L3) 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Speakers – Sen. Mike Folmer (R-Lancaster) and Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) Description – Like Pennsylvania, many state and local governments are preparing for the legalization of medical cannabis to help treat people with diseases such as epilepsy and post-traumatic stress. In 2014, a bill to legalize medical cannabis came close to becoming law as it passed the PA Senate. This session will help attendees understand regulation and enforcement issues such as driving under the influence and smoking in public places. Tuesday schedule continued on page 19 Mike Miller 16 Michael Berry Erick Flores Lauren Imgrund Dave Tshudy Michelle Skjoldal Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition Chief Rob Martin Mark Gutshall Sen. Mike Folmer Sen. Daylin Leach Visit us at Booth #171 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 17 Visit us at Booth #153 18 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 2015 Conference Program Tuesday, April 28 Continued Management Track – Be Ready... Don’t Wait for the Pension Auditor’s Call....... Heritage Salon D (L3) 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Speaker – Jim Kennedy, President, Thomas J. Anderson & Associates, Inc. Description – Learn the do’s and don’ts of pension administration including key principles, budgeting for pension liabilities, collective bargaining agreements, plan documents, and important calendar dates to assure compliance with state requirements. Police Track – The Camera is On ........................................... Heritage Salon E (L3) 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Speaker – Sgt. John Clawson, Chambersburg Borough Police Department Description – The newest tools for police departments are body cameras and car cameras. Learn what cameras can do for your police department and how they can be used to help evaluate interactions between the police and the public. C ON C URR E NT S E S S ION S ( 1 1 A . M . - NOON ) Encouraging Women in Leadership Roles.......................Heritage Salon A (L3) 11 A.M. – noon Description – This session will focus on recent transactions that involve the sale, lease, or other disposition of borough water and wastewater systems. Expected topics of discussion include the recently-closed 50-year lease of the water and wastewater system of Middletown Borough, Dauphin County, and the planned sale of the wastewater system of Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. Attendees will learn about the common reasons municipalities engage in such transactions, the financial benefits that can be obtained, and potential challenges. Management Track – Zoning Up: Using Codes to Maximize Commercial Building Space.......................... Heritage Salon D (L3) 11 A.M. – noon Speakers – Charlie Schmehl, Urban Research & Development Corporation and Harrison Bink, AIA, Bink Architectural Description – Many boroughs have structures that provide offices and commercial space on the ground floors while upper floors have gone vacant; explore the use of zoning to promote, instead of obstruct, economic development and rehabs in downtowns. Learn how to work with the building codes to permit occupancy of upper floors. Police Track – Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone.......................... Heritage Salon E (L3) Speakers – Rep. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin) and Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) Description – Almost five times as many men hold elected office in the United States than women. This session will examine the importance of women’s leadership roles in local and state government. 11 A.M. – noon New Trends in Municipal Finance: Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems.............Heritage Salon B (L3) 11 A.M. – noon Speakers – Attorneys Donna L. Kreiser and Timothy J. Horstmann, both from McNees Wallace & Nurick Speaker – Det. Aaron Harnish, Lancaster Bureau of Police Description – Domestic violence affects all walks of life regardless of geographic location or income level. This session will discuss the impact of domestic violence on law enforcement, the courts, the family, and the community. Awards Luncheon........ Commonwealth Ballroom (L2) 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. Presiding – Edward A. Child, President Tuesday schedule continued on page 20 Sgt. John Clawson Rep. Patty Kim Rep. Mauree Gingrich Donna Kreiser Timothy Horstmann Det. Aaron Harnish Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 19 2015 Conference Program Annual Banquet and Entertainment ............. Commonwealth Ballroom (L2) Tuesday, April 28 Continued 7 p.m. C ON C URR E NT S E S S ION S ( 2 - 4 : 3 0 P. M . ) Certified Borough Officials (CBO): Effective Grant Writing Skills....................... Heritage Salons A & B (L3) 2 – 4:30 p.m. Presiding – Edward A. Child, President Installation of Officers – Rep. Pam Snyder (D – Fayette) Entertainment – Dueling Pianos Wednesday, April 29 Speakers – Neal Fogle, Economic and Community Development Educator, Penn State Extension Description – Grant opportunities are limited so it is essential for municipal officials to understand what grants are available, how to find them, and how to write and prepare the best grant applications in a competitive environment. Open to all officials. Continental Breakfast........Heritage Pre-Function (L3) 8 – 8:30 a.m. Closing General Session...........Heritage Salon C (L3) 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Basic Budgeting for Your Borough.............................. Heritage Salons D & E (L3) 2 – 3 p.m. Speaker – Wendy Nickerson, PSAB Outreach Consultant Description – The budget is the key to the success of your borough. Basic tips for elected officials and administrators will be covered. Legislative Update............. Heritage Salons D & E (L3) 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Speakers – Ed Troxell, PSAB Director of Government Affairs and Ron Grutza, PSAB Regulatory Affairs Coordinator Description – This session will cover specific issues and details on current legislative initiatives under consideration in Harrisburg. This presentation will include guidelines to help you effectively lobby your legislators. Presiding – Chuck Mummert, 2nd Vice President Legislative Panel 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Panel – Sen. Ryan Aument (R – Lancaster), Sen. Judith Schwank (D – Berks), Rep. Bryan Cutler (R – Lancaster), and Rep. Kevin Schreiber (D – York) Description – These lawmakers will offer their perspectives on current issues. We invite you to bring your questions, comments, and opinions. Closing Business Meeting (Association Business Meeting).....................Heritage Salon C (L3) 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Presiding – Edward A. Child, President Parliamentarian – Mark Nickerson, Blooming Valley Borough Consideration of Resolutions – Edward A. Child, Chair, Resolutions and Policy Committee Other Association Business Passing of the Gavel and New President’s Remarks Reception................. Commonwealth Pre-Function (L2) Retiring of the Colors 6 – 6:45 p.m. 10:30 a.m. (Cash Bar) Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard Neal Fogle Wendy Nickerson Ed Troxell Ron Grutza Sen. Ryan Aument Dueling Pianos Sen. Judith Schwank 20 Rep. Bryan Cutler Rep. Kevin Schreiber Rep. 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Tuesday, April 28 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Painting Party.........................................................................................................Hickory Room (L3) Join us for a fun-filled painting class, no skill required. This step-by-step class includes all materials plus you get to take your painting home with you. 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Natural Remedies..............................................................................................Hickory Room (L3) Come and learn about natural remedies with Dr. Ella McElwee, nationally known speaker and educator in the field of nutrition and natural healing. Have fun looking at the many useful things in your home that are remedies for so many things! Does it make a difference to look at the food you are eating in a state of gratitude — that can be a natural remedy in and of itself! Ella strives to help her clients learn how to achieve “wellness”, which she describes as “the furthermost point from disease”. 24 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 25 I Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs U GH SY OF B ORO N L V A I A S TA A S S O C I AT ON TE S PEN N Each year, PSAB recognizes one Borough that participates in at least five PSAB programs as our MVP (Most Valuable Participant) Borough. For the 19th Anniversary of the MVP Program, we are pleased to announce PSAB’s 2015 MVP is Wellsboro Borough Wellboro Borough participates in nine PSAB programs. PSAB offers 15 insurance, employee benefit, and service programs to member boroughs to assist them in administering their daily affairs and in meeting the diverse needs of their residents and communities. ! t a e S r u o Y e Sav PSAB Fall LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SY S PEN N Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition U 26 I OF B ORO In the near future, program, hotel, and registration information will be available on www.boroughs.org. A S S O C I AT ON KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Colonel Mark Tillman was an Air Force One pilot during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Learn about Tillman’s experience piloting Air Force One and keeping former President George W. Bush safe. TE GH SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT, SOMERSET COUNTY N L V A I A S TA October 16-18, 2015 2015 Conference EXHIBITS 2015 Exhibitors (Alphabetical Order) 169 | APPI Energy* Salisbury, MD (667) 330-1168 Electricity Procurement, Natural Gas Management, Demand Response Programs, Facility Audits www.appienergy.com | ATI Quality Solutions Folcroft, PA (215) 485-7993 177 Storm Water Inlet Guard www.grate-guard.com | Applied Micro Systems Huntingdon Valley, PA (215) 322-7995 176 Software For Municipal Government, Includes Full Accounting and Utility Billing www.applied-micro.com 140 | Carnessali Photography 122 | Central Westmoreland COG 104 | Clinicial Outcomes Group, Inc./Young Lungs At Play Johnsonburg, PA (814) 965-3218 Operation Smile www.celebrationofsmiles.com Jeannette, PA (724) 523-2102 Vechicle Program for Municipalities www.centralwestmorelandcog.com Pottsville, PA (800) 264-1290 Distributes Young Lungs at Play Program Materials, Promoting Tobacco-Free Outdoor Recreation Areas www.coginc.org 157 | Barton & Loguidice, DPC 114 | Comcast 102 | Berkheimer OneSource 130 | CS-Graphx 101 | Berkheimer Tax Administrator 163 | Dallas Data Systems, Inc. 128 | Bitting Recreation, Inc. 142 | Derck & Edson Associates Camp Hill, PA (717) 737-8326 Consulting Engineering and Environmental Services www.bartonandloguidice.com Bethlehem, PA (866) 396-8194 AP Automation, Document Scanning, Print & Mail Services www.berkone.com Bangor, PA (866) 227-4716 Tax and Utility Collections, Delinquent Collections www.hab-inc.com Harrisburg, PA (800) 248-8464 Park and Playground Equipment, Playground Surfacing, Bleachers and Shelters www.bittingrec.com 108/109 | Bortek Industries, Inc. Mechanicsburg, PA (800) 626-7835 Power Cleaning Equipment, Supplies, Chemical, Rentals, Leasing and Sales Support www.bortekindustries.com 162 | Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc. 156 | The BuyBoard National Cooperative Scranton, PA (570) 344-9681 UCC Construction Code Services www.biupa.com Pittsburgh, PA (412) 779-6353 The Buyboard is a Purchasing Cooperative www.buyboard.com 119 | C.S. Davidson, Inc. York, PA (717) 846-4805 Engineering Services Including Civil, Structural, Survey, Materials Testing and Inspection www.csdavidson.com Exton, PA (610) 350-0107 Cable Television, Internet, Phone www.comcast.com Stroudsburg, PA (570) 460-3730 Permit, Rental & Violation Tracking Software with GIS www.cs-graphx.com Pottstown, PA (610) 970-7050 Financial & Utility Billing Software, Outsourced Utility Billing, Building Permits & Code Enforcement + Software, Consulting www.dallasdatasystems.com Lititz, PA (717) 626-2054 Delivers Planning & Engineering Services to PA Communities www.derckandedson.com 144/145 | Diversified Technology Bloomsburg, PA (570) 245-0050 Government Accounting & Utility Billing Software Along with Electronic Bill Presentation and Online Payment Offerings www.diversifiedtechnology.net 158 | eCollect Plus 129 | Edmunds & Associates 134 | Ennis-Flint Pittsburgh, PA (907) 242-8898 Provides Tax Collection, Audit, Review, Analysis and Payment Processing Services www.ecollectplus.com Noahfield, NJ (888) 336-6999 Financial & Revenue Collection Software for Local Government www.edmundsassoc.com Thomasville, NC (336) 475-6600 Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings www.ennisflint.com 2015 Conference Exhibits continued on page 28 *PSAB Endorsed Providers Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 27 2015 Conference EXHIBITS 2015 Exhibitors, continued 112 | Federal Signal Corporation/CEI Plainfield, IN (317) 839-5022 Outdoor Warning Sirens, Indoor Alerting, Mass Notification, Public Safety Products www.capitolelectronics.com | First Capital Engineering York, PA (717) 845-3227 138 Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Design, Construction Inspection www.fcap.com | 105 Freedom Systems Eagleville, PA (800) 571-3733 Markets a Comprehensive Family of Municipal Information Software Products and Services www.freedomsys.com 124 | The Gordian Group, Inc. Greenville, SC (412) 260-6816 KPN ezIQC Job Order Contracting - Expedited Construction Procurement, Contractors On-call www.thegordiangroup.com 139 | GovDeals, Inc. Montgomery, AL (866) 377-1494 Provides Online Auction Services to Government State and Local Entities www.govdeals.com | 150 H.A. Thomson Company Chester Springs, PA (610) 321-0701 Pooling, Insurance, Bonds and Risk Management for Pennsylvania Local Governments www.hathomson.com 175 | Hanover Engineering Associates, Inc. Ephrata, PA (717) 721-7444 Civil, Municipal Engineering and Planning, and Environmental Consulting Services www.hanovereng.com 136 | Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. Harrisburg, PA (717) 564-1121 Transportation, Storm Water Management, GIS, Water & Wastewater, Land Development, Financial www.hrg-inc.com | Hinton & Associates, Inc. New Cumberland, PA (717) 761-5417 155 Information Technology Consultants www.hintonassociates.com 131 | Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Greensburg, PA (724) 836-4121 Empowering Pennsylvanians to Make our Communities Clean & Beautiful www.keeppabeautiful.org 174 | Keystate Publishers, Inc. Shippensburg, PA (717) 530-3660 Comprehensive Ordinance Codification; New Codes, Supplementing Codes and Ordinance Drafting www.keystatepub.com 137 Keystone Collections Group 180/181 | Keystone Insurers Group* Keystone Insurers Benefits Group & HCC Specialty Northumberland, PA (570) 473-2146 Insurance Services Provider for Worker’s Compensation/Property Casualty. Municipal Employee Benefits and Special Events Insurance www.keystoneinsgrp.com 170 | The Keystone Purchasing Network 173 | Laurel Asphalt, LLC 153 | Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Milton, PA (888) 490-3182 KPN Cooperative Purchasing Program Offers Quality Competitively Bid Products and Services; Complies with the Pennsylvania Bidding Laws www.thekpn.org Windber, PA (814) 467-9131 Specializes in Decorative Stamped Asphalt Crosswalks & Pedestrian Walkways www.laurelasphalt.com Fleetwood, PA (610) 944-7455 Full Line Truck Equipment Company & Machine Shop www.levanmachine.com 171 | MetLife* Elkridge, MD (800) 492-2505 Financial Planning & Education www.metlife.com 125 | Metro-Tech Sales 113 | Municibid.com 110 | Municipal Retirement Trust 132 | Nationwide Retirement Services Mahwah, NJ (201) 529-0909 Manufacturer’s Representative for Outdoor Lighting and Related Products Philadelphia, PA (800) 531-6074 An Online Auction Platform for Government Entities www.municibid.com Harrisburg, PA (717) 236-9526 Municipal Police and Non-Uniform Pension Plans Administered by PSAB www.mrtpensions.org Columbus, OH (717) 808-7089 Provide Employers Support, Education, Administration of the 457b to Employees www.nrsforu.com 2015 Conference Exhibits continued on page 31 *PSAB Endorsed Providers 28 | Irwin, PA (724) 978-0333 Tax Collection Services www.keystonecollects.com Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 29 30 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 2015 Conference EXHIBITS 2015 Exhibitors, continued 133 | PA Correctional Industries 147 | *PLGIT 116 | P A Department of Community & Economic Development — Center for Local Government Services 160 | PRINT 164 | Quinn Analytics LLC 120 | Recreation Resource USA 151 | Rileighs Outdoor Décor 127 | Safe Choice, Inc. 121 | Senate Engineering Company 152 | Signal Service, Inc. 103 | Skelly and Loy, Inc. 154 | Smartwatt Energy Camp Hill, PA (717) 221-6976 Indoor/Outdoor Furniture, Signage, Printing, Reupholstering, Apparel www.pci.state.pa.gov Harrisburg, PA (717) 720-7394 Providing Technical, Financial and Educational Services to Pennsylvania’s Local Governments www.newpa.com 118 | PA Department of Environmental Protection Meadville, PA (814) 332-6928 Local Government Liaisons will be Present to Answer Questions www.dep.state.pa.us 115 | P A Department of General Services — COSTARS Harrisburg, PA (717) 214-3432 Government Cooperative Purchasing Program www.costars.state.pa.us | 106 PA One Call System, Inc. West Mifflin, PA (717) 487-0797 Call Before You Dig www.paonecall.org | PA Rural Water Association Bellefonte, PA (814) 353-9302 111 Membership Association for Water & Wastewater Utilities www.prwa.com 178/179 | PA State Association of Boroughs Harrisburg, PA (800) 232-7722 Representing Interests of Boroughs Since 1911 www.boroughs.org | 123 A Association of Municipal Administrators P (PAMA) Harrisburg, PA (800) 232-7722 Organization of Municipal Administrators, from all Classes of Government, Interested in Improving Public Administration www.municipaladministrators.org Inc. | Patch Management, Fairless Hills, PA (215) 949-9400 148 Spray Injection Road Repair www.potholekillers.com 117 | PennDOT - Bureau of Municipal Services 107 | PHFA/Pennvest Harrisburg, PA (717) 772-1772 Information on Liquid Fuels, Innovations, Community Programs www.dot.state.pa.us Harrisburg, PA (717) 780-4016 Homeowner Septic Loans www.phfa.org Harrisburg, PA (800) 572-1472 Investments and Cash Management Services for Local Governments and Schools www.plgit.com McMurray, PA (724) 873-1434 Borough Directory of Municipal Services and Map Mailed to Residents www.printmaps.com Huntingdon, PA (814) 880-1642 Reseller and Service Provider for Qlik Dashboard and Analysis Software www.quinnanalyticsllc.com Kennett Square, PA (800) 220-4402 Provide and Install Recreation and Play Equipment, Site Amenities and Bleachers www.recreation-resource.com Bethlehem, PA (877) 444-8888 Holiday Decorations and Lighting, Custom and Seasonal Banners and All Types of Flags www.rileighsdecor.com Warminster, PA (215) 444-9393 Municipal Software with Utility Billing, Fund Accounting and Payroll www.safechoice.com Pittsburgh, PA (412) 826-5454 Full Service Municipal & Authority Consulting Engineering Firm Since 1970 www.senateengineering.com West Chester, PA (610) 429-8073 Cutting Edge Traffic Control Equipment www.signalservice.com Harrisburg, PA (717) 232-0593 MS/4 Stormwater Management Services, Securing Grants and Other Funding www.skellyloy.com Moosic, PA (570) 471-3480 Turnkey Energy-Efficiency Solutions for Utilities, Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Facilities www.smartwattinc.com 2015 Conference Exhibits continued on page 32 *PSAB Endorsed Providers Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 31 2015 Conference EXHIBITS 2015 Exhibitors, continued 149 | Sports & Recreation Associates, LLC Apollo, PA (877) 478-1775 Sale and Installation Playground Equipment, Pavilions, Bleachers, Site Amenities, Waterslides www.sportsrecassoc.com | Spring City Electrical Spring City, PA (610) 948-4000 141 Manufactures Decorative Lamppost & Luminaires Including LED’s in the USA www.springcity.com 126 | Summit Environmental Consulting Barto, PA (484) 357-5131 Environmental Consulting Firm Specializing in Natural Resource Analysis, Regulatory Clearance, Mitigation and Monitoring www.summitec.net 168 | Swing Kingdom Leola, PA (717) 656-4449 Family Owned Company that Designs and Builds the Strongest Vinyl-Clad Swing Sets on the Market; Largest Vinyl Playset Manufacturer in the United States www.swingkingdom.com 166/167 | TapSnap Join us for some fun and laughter while capturing moments you’ll never forget in the next generation photo booth. www.tapsnap.net 165 | Triscari 159 | TurnKey Taxes, Inc. 143 | Tutouria LLC 146 | Unique Paving Materials Corporation 161 | UniqueSource Products & Services Camp Hill, PA (717) 975-3348 Leaders in Video, Web and Marketing www.triscari.com Pittsburgh, PA (412) 389-9100 www.turnkeytaxes.com Lititz, PA (717) 587-5565 Creates and Hosts GPS Guided Audio/Visual Tours Accessed Via any Mobile Device. Showcases any Town’s Unique History www.tutouria.info Cleveland, OH (800) 441-4880 Manufacturer of High Performance Permanent Road Maintenance Products www.uniquepavingmaterials.com Harrisburg, PA (717) 317-9575 Products Manufactured and Services Provided by Pennsylvanians with Disabilities www.uniquesource.com *PSAB Endorsed Providers 2015 Conference Exhibits continued on page 35 Visit us at Booth #103 32 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition Fall Leadership Conference Seven Springs Mountain Resort Mark Your Calendar October 16 – 18, 2015 2016 Annual Conference Hershey Lodge June 5 – 8, 2016 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 33 Visit us at Booth #107 34 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 2015 Conference EXHIBITS 2015 Exhibitors (Numerical Order) 101.............. Berkheimer Tax Administrator 140............. Carnessali Photography 102............. Berkheimer OneSource 141.............. Spring City Electrical 103............. Skelly and Loy, Inc. 142............. Derck & Edson Associates 104............. Clinicial Outcomes Group/Young Lungs At Play 143............. Tutouria LLC 144/145...... Diversified Technology 105............. Freedom Systems 146............. Unique Paving Materials Corp. 106............. PA One Call System, Inc. 147............. PLGIT 107............. PHFA/Pennvest 148............. Patch Management, Inc. 108/109..... Bortek Industries, Inc. 149............. Sports & Recreation Associates, LLC 110.............. Municipal Retirement Trust 150............. H.A. Thomson Company 111............... PA Rural Water Association 151.............. Rileighs Outdoor Décor 112.............. Federal Signal Corporation/CEI 152............. Signal Service, Inc. 113.............. Municibid.com 153............. Levan Machine & Truck Equipment 114.............. Comcast 115................PA Department of General Services - Costars 116.............. DCED - Center for Local Government Services 154............. Smartwatt Energy 155............. Hinton & Associates, Inc. 156............. The BuyBoard National Cooperative 117.............. PennDOT - Bureau of Municipal Services 157............. Barton & Loguidice, DPC 118.............. PA Department of Environmental Protection 158............. eCollect Plus 119.............. C.S. Davidson, Inc. 159............. TurnKey Taxes, Inc. 120............. Recreation Resource USA 160............. PRINT 121.............. Senate Engineering Company 161.............. UniqueSource Products & Services 122............. Central Westmoreland COG 162............. Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc. 123............. PA Association of Municipal Administrators (PAMA) 163............. Dallas Data Systems, Inc. 124............. The Gordian Group, Inc. 165............. Triscari 125............. Metro-Tech Sales 166/167...... TapSnap 126............. Summit Environmental Consulting 168............. Swing Kingdom 127............. Safe Choice, Inc. 169............. APPI Energy 128............. Bitting Recreation, Inc. 170............. The Keystone Purchasing Network 129............. Edmunds & Associates 171.............. MetLife 130............. CS-Graphx 173............. Laurel Asphalt, LLC 131.............. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful 174............. Keystate Publishers, Inc. 132............. Nationwide Retirement Services 175............. Hanover Engineering Associates, Inc. 133............. PA Correctional Industries 176............. Applied Micro Systems 134............. Ennis-Flint 177.............. ATI Quality Solutions 136............. Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. 178/179...... PA State Association of Boroughs 137............. Keystone Collections Group 180/181...... Keystone Insurers Group 164............. Quinn Analytics LLC 138............. First Capital Engineering 139............. GovDeals, Inc. 2015 Conference Exhibits continued on page 38 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 35 Visit us at Booth #147 36 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition Visit us at Booth #169 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition 37 2015 Conference EXHIBITS — Exhibits Floor Plan — 38 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference & Exhibition Visit us at Booth #180/181
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