5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

Minutes Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission Meeting Held Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Clover Lane Fire Station Present at the meeting: • Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission Chairman Michael Newman • Hanover Borough Councilmen Tim Kress and William Reichart • Penn Township Commissioners Mark Elksnis and Pamela Berlingo • Hanover Area Volunteer Fire and Rescue Representatives Jeffrey Spielman and George Zimmerman • Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Chief Anthony Clousher and Secretary April Wetzel • EMA Coordinator Jeff Waltman • Solicitor Gold (via phone) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Newman at 5:30 p.m. Secretary Wetzel completed roll call; seven (7) voting members were present, there is a quorum. Announcement of Executive Session: There will be an Executive Session held after the meeting to discuss personnel matters. Public Comment: None. Consent Agenda Approval: • Councilman Kress moved for the approval of all three items on the Consent Agenda for January 2024. Seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, motion carried unanimously. Treasurers Report: No Report Committee Reports: • Finance/Personnel: o Councilman Kress reported the Committee reviewed the 2023 Profit and Loss with nothing significant to report at this time. • Facilities & Apparatus: o Mr. Spielman reported that there are no issues to report, and everything is in good working condition at this time. FIRE/EMS Chief’s Report: o See report attached with minutes. o The new Medical Director, Dr. Goldhahn, was introduced at the recent EMS staff meeting. o Chief Clousher is in the process of scheduling a meeting with Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz to review their proposal to become the Commission’s financial advisor. o The committee is scheduling a second meeting with Paytime to review their proposal that would provide HR support to the Commission. February 15, 2024 Meeting Page 1 of 2  o Chief Clousher is working on putting together prices for the new Medic unit that was budgeted for this year. o March 2nd is the final day for the “all you need to ride day” event where staff can receive all their certificates to ride for the year. o The new Penn Township firefighter will start the fire academy on March 5th. o The department will take a moment on March 12th in remembrance of Earl Shoemaker. o March 23rd is the Penn Township Easter Egg Hunt. EMA Report: o Mr. Waltman is currently in the process of updating the Emergency Operations plan. o If anyone is interested in assisting Emergency Management, they should contact Mr. Waltman for more information. Hanover Area Volunteer Fire & Rescue Report: o See report attached with minutes. o The dates for the Chicken Barbecues this year will be held on May 18th and August 17th. Unfinished Business: None. New Business: None. Public Comment: None. At 5:43 p.m. motion to adjourn made by Councilman Reichart, second by Commissioner Elksnis. Motion carried unanimously. The next scheduled meeting will be held on March 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Clover Lane Station. Respectfully Submitted, April Wetzel Recording Secretary February 15, 2024 Meeting Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Presentation George L. Zimmerman February 15, 2024 Clover Lane Station HAVFR Spokesman 1. Chicken Bar-B-Que ▪ It is my understanding that Chef 79 has been pricing charcoal and stalking local poultry farms to search for his “grill mates” for the upcoming BBQ – he is planning to make his red chef hat appearance this year on May 18th and August 17th – please consider supporting these fundraising events 2. Museum Update ▪ As you know, the Christmas season train garden was a huge success, the volunteer spirit was alive and well again this past year - over 3400 visitors! doing the math, in 21 days of operation that averages out to approximately 162 visitors a day – it was great to witness this Hanover Area Christmas tradition alive and well in our community made possible by the volunteers and their supporters - the displays surely brought back many memories for those who had trains at Christmas as children and develop new memories for others - please support their ne work in the community by stopping by for a visit, joining their growing membership, and/or making a donation - we salute our brothers and sisters for their dedication and commitment to perpetuating the long-standing re service to this community 3. Oath of Office Ceremony ▪ As I have mentioned previously, the Volunteer Organization has a new slate of Officers and Appointees for the next two years - we believe it is important to operate as a respectful business with an emphasis on trust, honor, and truth when it comes to managing people, decision-making, daily operations, nancial responsibility, and public trust ▪ We believe it is important to instill and reenforce values in all of our officers and appointees – the Oath of Office ceremony promotes responsibility, condence, honor, and trust in the managers of our organization o PA Representative Kate Klunk has accepted our invitation to assist us with the Oath of Office ceremony at the Clover Lane Station – we oer an invitation to the elected and appointed Officers of the Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission to participate in the ceremony – details will follow in the near future  1st responders and home owners. You can learn more about the blankets by checking out the website preparedhero.com. It was a pleasure to gift the officers with another tool in their vehicles as they are continually patrolling our communities 4. Merry Christmas May the gifts of peace and joy find their way into your homes this Christmas Season. Best wishes for a happy, healthy New Year.