2025 PSATS Conference Program Book

P E N N S Y LVA N I A S TAT E A S S O C I AT I O N O F TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

Exhibit Show runs May 4-6

Get conference info at your fingertips with PSATS’ conference mobile app!

3 Easy Steps to Get the App! 1. To download the app, go to your platform store and search for “PSATS Conference” or scan the QR code below that corresponds with the device that you have.

2. To log in, click on the three dots in the upper right-hand corner and enter the email address you used to register for the conference.

3. Enter your password, which is your conference reference number found on your conference badge.

It’s informative: Find info on the daily conference schedule, workshop details and handouts, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors, hotels and shuttles, restaurant discounts, and more.

It’s interactive:

With your own profile, you can update your contact information, develop your personal conference agenda, connect with other attendees, and even share your experiences on social media.

Need help with the app?

Stop by the PSATS Information Desk during the conference.

The PSATS conference mobile app is sponsored by:

A Message from Your President

Welcome to the 2025 Conference!

PSATS President Jay Wilkes

SO MUCH TO DO, SO MUCH TO LEARN!

One of the great things about the Annual Conference is its ability to provide so much in just three-and-a-half days! Nearly 100 educational courses, numerous networking opportunities, a sold-out exhibit show, and entertaining options as well make this conference one you won’t soon forget.

To maximize your time at conference, download the mobile app and store your contacts, brush up on the Lodge map, read descriptions for the educational courses, and keep track of where your hotel shuttle is.

Networking is a big draw in Hershey. Don’t miss Tuesday’s Legislative Grassroots Reception and the chance to speak to state representatives and senators from across the commonwealth.

The information and knowledge you gain in Hershey this week will serve your township well. If you have any questions, seek out a PSATS staffer, board member, or Conference Ambassador. Have a great week!

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A Message from Your Executive Director

Immerse Yourself in the PSATS Conference Experience

PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko

WELCOME TO THE 2025 CONFERENCE! There are so many tools to assist you during your time at the PSATS Educational Conference and Exhibit Show. Be sure you download the mobile app as it is your one-stop shop for everything from navigating the Lodge to finding exhibitor booths. The mobile app also has course information, shuttle bus tracking, times for events, and much more.

The Program Book and Schedule-at-a-Glance are chock-full of information, and our staff is always willing to answer any question you may have.

Personally, I love “Donuts with Dave.” Be sure to stop in and ask questions. Networking opportunities abound in Hershey with Sunday’s “May the 4th Be With You” Welcome Reception, Monday’s Sangria with Sanko and Outdoor Exhibitors and Fiesta Reception with Indoor Exhibitors, and Tuesday’s Legislative Grassroots Reception.

The educational workshops tackle the topics you are dealing with at home, so take notes!

Enjoy everything the conference has to offer. Speakers, special events, the largest municipal exhibit show in the commonwealth, and much more! We’re here for you.

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2025 Annual Conference Sponsors PSATS would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support.

Double Platinum Pennsylvania Townships Health Insurance Cooperative Trust Pennsylvania Municipalities Pension Trust PSATS Unemployment Compensation Group Trust

Platinum

Gold

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Turn the page for more sponsors ‰

Silver

Bronze

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Patron • Campbell Durrant, P.C. • Community Bank • COSTARS • Executive Image Solutions, Inc. • GDC • Herr’s Has Heart • HUB International • IC Light

• Range Resources • Seneca Resources Company, LLC • Troeg’s Independent Brewing • Unique Snacks • Visit Hershey & Harrisburg • Yuengling

Hotel Shuttle Bus Sponsors • Best Western Plus Hershey • Comfort Inn at the Park • Comfort Suites Hummelstown/Hershey • Courtyard by Marriott Hershey • Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey • Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey • Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey Near the Park • Hershey Lodge • Hersheypark Camping Resort

• Hilton Garden Inn Hershey • Holiday Inn Express Hershey • Holiday Inn HarrisburgHershey • Hotel Hershey • Howard Johnson

by Wyndham Hershey • Spark by Hilton • Springhill Suites Hershey Near the Park • Super 8 Wyndham Hershey

Note: This list was accurate as of print date and may not be complete.

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The Association sends a big thank-you to the three Trusts of the PSATS Trustees Insurance and Retirement Services for sponsoring the Welcome Reception and the exhibitor receptions. They are also co-sponsors for the Legislative Grassroots Reception, and the U.C. Trust is the sponsor for the Schedule-at-a-Glance.

PENNSYLVANIA TOWNSHIPS HEALTH INSURANCE COOPERATIVE TRUST

• Medical Insurance (PPO Plans) • Medicare Advantage Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision/Hearing Insurance • Life and Accidental Death Insurance • Weekly Disability Insurance

PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPALITIES PENSION TRUST

• Defined Benefit Pension Plans • 457 Deferred Compensation Plans • 401a Defined Contribution Pension Plans

PSATS UNEMPLOYMENT

COMPENSATION GROUP TRUST

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Conference Planning Committee Special thanks to the members of PSATS’ Conference Planning Committee, who offered invaluable input during the development of this year’s event.

STEVE BUNCICH

DAVID DUMEYER

TRACY FRAMPTON

SHELDON GRAHAM

TRUDY HARKCOM

DONALD HICKMAN

BOB HEFFELFINGER

KEVIN KEAN

LINDA LEVINSKI

TIM MAY

STEPHANIE MCKINNEY

RAYMOND PALMER

TOMMY PERKINS

KARA STAGER

LIZ TOLAN

JAZMIN VAZQUEZ

Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co.

Donegal Twp., Westmoreland Co.

Haycock Twp., Bucks Co.

T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment

West Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co.

The EADS Group

Longswamp Twp., Berks Co.

PSATS SecretaryTreasurer

Harborcreek Twp., Erie Co.

Monroe Twp., Snyder Co.

Moser Roofing Solutions

NEIL VAUGHN

Edgmont Twp., Delaware Co.

Sugarloaf Twp., Luzerne Co.

JAY WILKES

PSATS President

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GAIL ZOLA

Boggs Twp., Clearfield Co.

East Fallowfield Twp., Crawford Co.

Silver Spring Twp., Cumberland Co.

U. Macungie Twp., Lehigh Co.

North Union Twp., Schuylkill Co.

Conference Ambassadors BECOME A CONFERENCE AMBASSADOR As a PSATS Conference Ambassador, you’ll play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and organized environment for all attendees. Here are some ways you can enhance your conference experience: MINGLE AND ANSWER MEMBER QUESTIONS IN THE HIVE: Engage with members in the Hive, a designated networking area, and provide information and assistance.

Thank You!

MODERATE WORKSHOPS: Gather feedback from attendees by distributing and collecting evaluation forms, which helps improve future workshops.

GREET PEOPLE: Welcome attendees as they arrive, offering a friendly face and helping to set a positive tone for the event.

HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY: Provide directions and assistance to attendees, ensuring they can easily navigate the conference venue.

HAND OUT MATERIALS: Distribute conference materials, such as program books, totes, and informational handouts to attendees and exhibitors.

Email powerofone@psats.org or call 717-763-0930, ext. 190.

Your role as a Conference Ambassador is vital to the success of the event. Thank you for your dedication and support!

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PSATS BOARD & TRUSTEES Officers

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President John “Jay” Wilkes Jr., Jackson Twp., Luzerne Co. First Vice President Steven D. Hess Sr., North Centre Twp., Columbia Co. (Chairman) Second Vice President Charles O. Stowe, Allegheny Twp., Butler Co. (Vice Chairman) Secretary-Treasurer Robert Heffelfinger, Richland Twp., Cambria Co. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Stephanie Shortall, New Britain Twp., Bucks Co. Immediate Past President Andrew J. Boni, Perry Twp., Fayette Co.

Executive Committee Samuel F. Cressler, Southampton Twp., Franklin Co. Tom Jennings, Independence Twp., Washington Co. Corey Lucas, Dunnstable Twp., Clinton Co. Paul Nyman, Loyalsock Twp., Lycoming Co. Theodore F. Poatsy Jr., Upper Salford Twp., Montgomery Co. Jeffrey C. Shaffer, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon Co.

TRUSTEES Andrew J. Boni, Perry Twp., Fayette Co. Shirl Barnhart, Morgan Twp., Greene Co. Jack Hines, West Bradford Twp., Chester Co. (Chair) Clyde “Champ” Holman, Ryan Twp., Schuylkill Co. Marvin Meteer, Wyalusing Twp., Bradford Co.

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PSATS PSATS PAST PAST PRESIDENTS PRESIDENTS Philip H. Dewey*..........................................................Tioga County ’21-22 Milford Pletcher*.........................................................Centre County ’23-24 Walter Linn*......................................................Montgomery County ’25-27 R.S. Blackwood*.......................................................... Beaver County ’28-32 J.G. Bagshaw* ................................................................ Blair County ’33-37 E.F. Bracken*............................................................. Chester County ’38-40 John F. Weaver* ..................................................... Lancaster County ’40-42 James B. Heilbrun* ................................................... Indiana County ’43-44 George Good* ................................................. Northampton County ’45-46 George V. Potts*........................................................ McKean County ’47-48 Hayes McCreary* ............................................................Erie County ’49-50 Michael Merman*....................................................... Carbon County ’51-52 George V. Potts* ....................................................... McKean County ’53-54 Harry Burrows* ...............................................................Erie County ’55-56 Warren H. Roberts*.....................................................Greene County ’57-58 Ralph D. Lindsey* .................................................Allegheny County ’59-60 Bruce Henry* ......................................................... Lycoming County ’61-62 Dale Corbin*.............................................................Jefferson County ’63-64 Russell H. Place*................................................Montgomery County ’65-66 Richard G. Kohl*......................................................Dauphin County ’67-68 Herman D. Weaver*................................................. Cambria County ’69-70 Edwin Hill* ................................................................Chester County ’71-72 Clark Rinehimer*...................................................... Luzerne County ’73-74 John H. Auman* ......................................................... Centre County ’75-76 Paul J. Martin*..................................................................Erie County ’77-78 John M. Drake* .............................................................Blair County ’79-80 Galen K. Heckman*................................................. Franklin County ’81-82 Mervin W. Adams* ................................................. Dauphin County ’83-84 Vincent Charpentier* ...................................................Bucks County ’85-86 N. Edward Suder*.................................................... Somerset County ’87-88 Edward J. Dymek*..................................................... Chester County ’89-90 Jack Walter*..............................................................Bradford County ’91-92 John G. Brown III*......................................................... York County ’93-94 Mary Jo Brown*.................................................. Washington County ’95-96 Gerald J. Borovick.......................................................Clarion County ’97-98 Russell S. Nickel*........................................................Mercer County ’99-00 Dr. Richard Derstine* .................................................. Bucks County ’01-02 Edward C. Goodhart III......................................... Lancaster County ’02-03 Donna Mindek*...............................................................Erie County ’04-06 Dick Hadley*................................................................Butler County ’06-08 Kenneth L. Grimes*....................................................... Berks County ’08-10

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John A. Haiko.............................................................Chester County ’10-12 Lester O. Houck.......................................................Lancaster County ’12-14 Tim Horner*...............................................................Clinton County ’14-16 Shirl Barnhart..............................................................Greene County ’16-18 William B. Hawk*.........................................................Dauphin County ’18 Shirl Barnhart..............................................................Greene County ’19-20 Marvin Meteer ............................................................ Bradford County ’20-22 A.J. Boni ...........................................................................Fayette County ’22-24 * Deceased

SERGEANTS AT ARMS Lori Books, North Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co. Steve Buncich, Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co. Laurie Davies, East Cameron Twp., Northumberland Co. Marla Hexter, Lower Frederick Twp., Montgomery Co. Marcia Madigan, Mead Twp., Warren Co. Adeline Rocco, Jefferson Twp., Lackawanna Co. Jeff Sholtis, Morgan Twp., Greene Co. David Stewart, East Franklin Twp., Armstrong Co.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Check out these other useful publications

In addition to this program book, be sure to check out the Conference Guide and the Schedule-at-a-Glance, which will be in your Welcome Tote. Extra copies of the schedule are also available at the Conference Information Desk and the Conference Office, both in the Chocolate Lobby.

Keep in mind, if you need to find a spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we’ve put together a list of area restaurants that are providing discounts to our delegates. This list is on page 20 and in the Conference Guide.

General Information

Area Restaurants.............................................................................20 Attractions Nearby........................................................................176 Badges.............................................................................................14 Breakfast with Exhibitors.....................................................16, 35, 62 County Association Exhibits and Prizes...........................................15 Donuts with Dave................................................................16, 35, 86 Evaluation Forms for Workshops....................................................17 Exhibit Hours.................................................................................15 Exhibitor Prize Drawings................................................................16 Expense Reimbursement.................................................................14 General Sessions............................................................. 14, 36, 63, 87 PSATS Bingo............................................................................ 17, 60 Hospitality & County Assoc. Suites........................................ 16, 179 Information Desk............................................................................14 Lost & Found.................................................................................18 New-Bee Hive.................................................................................18 PMGA Points.................................................................................17 PSATS Store and Member Lounge..................................................18 Punctuality Prize Drawings.............................................................16 Restaurants/Food Service On-Site...................................................18 Safety & Security............................................................................14 Shuttle Service & Tracking Station..................................................17 Water Service..................................................................................18

Conference Agenda

Locations for General Sessions, Events, and Workshops..................22 Workshop Categories......................................................................24 Sunday Schedule.............................................................................28 Sunday Workshops..........................................................................29 PAAZO Spring Seminar..................................................................29 TEMA Spring Emergency Management Seminar............................30

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Non-Denominational Worship Service...........................................31 Roadmasters Roundtable.................................................................32 Welcome Reception .......................................................................33 Monday General Session.................................................................36 Engineers Spring Seminar......................................................... 38, 64 Solicitors Spring Seminar................................................................39 Monday Workshops........................................................................40 Managers Roundtable.....................................................................40 Township Roundtable Discussions (by population)..........................40 Sangria with Sanko and Outdoor Exhibitors...................................60 Fiesta with Indoor Exhibitors..........................................................60 Tuesday General Session..................................................................62 Local Government Forum...............................................................63 Secretaries-Managers Thank-You Luncheon....................................65 Tuesday Workshops.........................................................................66 Legislative Grassroots Reception.....................................................85 Wednesday General Session............................................................87 Emergency Services Forum.............................................................87

Exhibits

Exhibit Guide.................................................................................89 Exhibit Diagrams, Indoor and Outdoor......................................90 Categorical Listing......................................................................92 Vendor Advertising Section...........................................................122

Getting Around

Shuttle Tracking Station..................................................................17 Locations for General Sessions, Events, and Workshops..................22 Hershey Lodge Diagrams........................................................ 23, 180 Map of Hershey and Area Attractions...........................................176 Map of Pennsylvania.....................................................................178

Miscellaneous

Welcome Messages.........................................................................1,2 Conference Planning Committee Members.......................................7 Conference Ambassadors/Power of One............................................8 PSATS Board & Trustees/Other Listings...........................................9

Sponsors of Conference

Sponsors........................................................................................ 3-6

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GENERAL INFORMATION Name Badge Needed for Admission to All Sessions

All attendees must display their 2025 PSATS Conference name badge for admission to all conference events.

You must also have this badge to get into the exhibit hall, general sessions, workshops, member lounge, receptions, and any paid events for which you registered. Exhibit hall entrances will be monitored.

There will be a $50 charge to replace a name badge. Go to the Conference Office to purchase a replacement.

General Sessions

Everyone is welcome to attend the general sessions Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings in the Chocolate Ballroom. You must have a conference name badge to get into the general sessions.

PSATS Information Desk

PSATS will have an information desk open in the Chocolate Lobby to answer your questions, including any you might have about the mobile conference app, and provide maps of the area, diagrams of the Lodge, and a lost and found. The information desk will be open at the following times: • Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Monday: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon

Hershey Lodge Safety & Security

If a fire/smoke alarm activates, the Lodge’s safety/security department will respond to the area and silence the alarm if there is no emergency. If there is a fire, the alarms will continue to sound and guests will need to evacuate. All areas have sprinkler systems.

Emergency evacuation procedure — As you visit each level of the Hershey Lodge for workshops and other events, please note the exits nearest your location.

In the case of an evacuation, follow the directions provided by Hershey Lodge security staff at that time.

All Lodge Security officers are trained in CPR and basic first aid. The security staff are the first responders to all medical emergencies, and emergency medical services are contacted if needed. Hershey Lodge security staff are on duty 24/7 and may be reached by dialing 0 on any house phone. In an extreme emergency, dial 911.

Attendance & Expense Reimbursement

Section 1402(d) of the Township Code provides that the board of supervisors may designate one or more of the following officials to attend the annual conference: the supervisors, the township secretary, the township treasurer, and/ or the township manager. In addition, Section 607(4) authorizes the board of

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supervisors to send any other township employee, including township solicitors and engineers, to the annual conference.

Section 1402 of the Township Code states that each attendee may be reimbursed from the township’s general fund for the following expenses: registration fee, round-trip mileage or round-trip transportation expenses, and any other expenses that the board of supervisors has agreed to pay.

Every township attendee must submit to their board an itemized account of all allowable expenses incurred at the conference.

Attendees may not receive reimbursement for expenses for more than four days, including the time spent traveling to and from the conference.

The Second Class Township Code authorizes townships to compensate township employees, including supervisors who are employed by the township, either full- or part-time, at their regular hourly rate while attending the annual conference.

Also, townships may compensate supervisors who are not employed by the township to receive full or partial reimbursement for lost wages while attending the conference. The board of supervisors must establish a policy to authorize this reimbursement.

Please note that township officials attending the conference may not claim mileage reimbursement unless they actually drove a vehicle to and from the conference. The Internal Revenue Service’s current allowable mileage rate is 70 cents per mile. If the board sets a mileage rate above this figure, the difference is considered additional income and must be reported on each employee’s income tax form. Supervisors must set the per-mile reimbursement rate by resolution at a public meeting.

To support your reimbursement requests, the State Association recommends that you document your actual expenses at the conference and keep copies of receipts from hotel accommodations, meals, transportation, and other allowable expenses.

The official conference certificate of attendance and expense form will be distributed after the Wednesday morning general session.

Exhibits Please be sure to visit the indoor and outdoor exhibit areas. The outdoor exhibits are located in front of the Lodge, outside the Great American Lobby.

A list of the conference exhibitors begins on page 92. Exhibit hours are: • Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.

• Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 5-6 p.m. outdoor; 6-7 p.m. indoor • Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

County Association Exhibit Please be sure to visit the Warren County Association’s exhibit in the Chocolate Lobby during the conference and learn more about what this region has to offer its residents and visitors.

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If your county association is interested in exhibiting at a future conference, please notify PSATS as soon as possible.

Winners of any county association booth prize drawings will be listed at the county association’s exhibit and on the bulletin board near the PSATS Information Desk in the Chocolate Lobby. Attendees should check both places before the end of the conference on Wednesday to see if they have won a prize.

Many of the county associations also generously donate gift baskets to be given as door prizes during the morning general sessions. You must be present to win the general session prizes.

Donuts with Dave

Meet informally with PSATS Executive Director David Sanko and enjoy free coffee and donuts while networking with other members on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7:30 in Cocoa Suite 1 & Cocoa Terrace.

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Breakfast Mixer with the Exhibitors

Be sure to stop in the exhibit hall Monday and Tuesday mornings for a continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors at 7:30 a.m. This mixer gives delegates the chance to mingle with conference vendors and agency representatives at the start of the regular exhibit hall hours.

Exhibitor Prize Drawings

PSATS will post the names of exhibitor prize drawing winners on a bulletin board near the PSATS Information Desk in the Chocolate Lobby by 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6. Attendees should check this board to see if they have won. If you are a winner, please go to the exhibitor’s booth by 1 p.m.

Tuesday to claim your prize. There will be no announcements of winners’ names in the general sessions or exhibit hall.

Hospitality & County Association Suites

Be sure to visit the exhibitor and county association hospitality suites, where you can meet with vendors who do business with townships and with delegates from your and other counties. The suite listing appears on page 179 and on the conference app. All suites are open Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings.

If you will be visiting the hospitality suites and need to travel back to your hotel afterward, be sure to have a designated driver or pre-schedule a cab, Uber, or Lyft. Please don’t drink and drive. Also, PSATS shuttles to all conference hotels are available until 10 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, and until 11 p.m. on Tuesday.

Punctuality Prize Drawings

Punctuality prize drawings will be held during each general session on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings. Entry cards must be placed in the “Punctuality Prize” boxes at the ballroom doors before the morning ses-

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sions begin. Each day’s punctuality prize card can be found in the back of this program. Please print legibly. You must be in the Chocolate Ballroom to win.

Evaluation Forms

Please be sure to fill out daily and workshop evaluation forms. You can complete the evaluations online or on the conference app. The WE N EE forms are also handed out each day. The Association provides a YOU D R F E E summary of your comments to its Executive Board and the ConferDBA CK! ence Planning Committee for their review and input to improve future conferences. Instructions will be available at each workshop.

PMGA Points

If you are enrolled in the Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy and want to earn points for any of the PMGA-eligible workshops, please have the instructor sign your attendance form at the end of each session. Forms will be available at the workshop location and at the Information Desk. You will be invoiced $25 for each point after the conference. The enrollment fee will be waived for anyone who enrolls in PMGA at the conference thanks to the generous support of the Pennsylvania Leadership Institute.

PSATS Bingo

On Monday evening, join fellow bingo enthusiasts for 20 games of fun L Room. Games begin at 7:30 p.m. and end with “PSATS Bingo” in U LAztec Fthe around 9:30 p.m. There is an additional $30 fee to play Bingo.

Free Shuttle Service To make travel to and from the Hershey Lodge easier for those staying at PSATS Conference hotels, PSATS offers several choices to conference attendees: • If you are staying at one of the PSATS conference hotels or campground, a PSATS shuttle bus will be available to bring you to the Lodge directly. Shuttles will operate continuously from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday, and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday between the following facilities and the Hershey Lodge: See the map on pages 176 and 177 for the location of hotels.

• You can drive your car to our satellite parking lot near the GIANT Center • Best Western Plus Hershey • Hersheypark Camping Resort • Comfort Inn at the Park • Hilton Garden Inn Hershey • Comfort Suites • Holiday Inn Express Hershey Hummelstown-Hershey • Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey • Courtyard by Marriott • Hotel Hershey • Days Inn Hershey • Howard Johnson by Wyndham • Fairfield Inn & Suites Hershey • Spark by Hilton Hershey • Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey • Springhill Suites by Marriott • Hampton Inn & Suites Near the • Super 8 by Wyndham Hershey Park, Hummelstown

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in the Hersheypark Complex (No. 19 on the map on pages 176 and 177) and take shuttle “P” to the Lodge. Look for the signs for PSATS Shuttle Parking.

Please park near the tram station close to the pedestrian bridge to the GIANT Center. (See the diagram on the adjacent page.)

Check out the GPS tracking system to find your particular shuttle during the conference on the monitor in the Chocolate Lobby vestibule. You can also track the PSATS buses online: Go to ascend.geoforce.com, click on “Customer Login,” and use psats2025@psats.org for the email and psats2025 for the password. Click “Assets” and “Groups” and select the shuttle servicing your hotel.

• If you are staying at a hotel that is not serviced by PSATS’ shuttle program, check to see if it has a courtesy van that can bring you to the Lodge.

‘The Hive’ Lounge/Store Make sure to visit the PSATS Store, Member Lounge, and New-Bee Hive in Cocoa Suites 4 & 5 near the bottom of the ramp or escalator. Stock up on PSATS logo items, as well as member supplies, such as minute and ordinance books, highway occupancy permit forms, the Sunshine Act/Right-to-Know Law Manual and Ethics Act Manual, and Beyond the Code: The Essential Guide for Township Officials.

After shopping, relax and network with fellow township officials in the PSATS Member Lounge or chat with first-time attendees in the Hive. Enjoy light refreshments, charge your phone or tablet, get your member ID card photo taken, or use one of the computers available.

Lost and Found Lost and found items may be retrieved or turned in at the PSATS Information Desk in the Chocolate Lobby.

Water Service Water coolers will be available in the Exhibit Hall on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday during exhibit hall hours. Additional coolers are located in the center hallway of the Confection Hall Level downstairs, in the Member Lounge in Cocoa Suites 4 and 5, and in the Chocolate Ballroom during the general session.

Food Service/Lodge Restaurants • FOOD TRUCKS — Conference delegates and their guests are invited to visit the food trucks in the outdoor exhibit area, rain or shine. They will operate on the following schedule: Cafe 301— Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tues. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Chick-fil-A — Mon. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tues. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

D’s on Wheels — Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tues. 9 a.m.1:30 p.m.

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TAKE THE “P” SHUTTLE FROM THE GIANT CENTER TO THE LODGE PSATS parking area at Tram Stop #2 Pedestrian Bridge

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Grappling Crab Shack — Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues.

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Hresko’s BBQ — Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tues. 7:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

Philly Cheesesteak on a Roll — Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon. 11 a.m.3 p.m.; Tues. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• RESTAURANTS — Conference attendees may enjoy dining at the following Lodge restaurants during the conference: • The Bears’ Den, a sports-themed restaurant and bar, serves lunch and dinner from noon to 11 p.m. (opening at 11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday of conference). The bar is open until midnight.

• The Cocoa Beanery offers specialty coffees, espresso, milk shakes, graband-go meals, and snacks from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

• Fire & Grain features gathering tables, a fire wall, and a full-service bar.

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Breakfast is from 7 to 10:30 a.m. and dinner is from 5 to 10 p.m. daily (reservations are recommended for dinner). On Monday and Tuesday during the conference, Fire & Grain will open at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast and from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.

• Revelry offers contemporary chophouse fare with premium cuts and has the largest wine and spirits list in the house. The restaurant is open daily from 5 to 10 p.m (reservations are recommended).

• Stacks (in the Hershey Grille space) offers breakfast and lunch fare from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

Area Restaurants

These area restaurants are offering conference attendees a discount. Present your conference name badge to your server to receive the discounts, which cover all food and non-alcoholic beverages, apply only to the dates of the conference, and are not valid in combination with any other special offers or promotions. Tax, gratuity, and alcoholic beverages are not included.

10% Discount: Applebee’s (www.applebees.com) Chocolate Avenue Grill (www.chocolateavenuegrill.com) Cocoa Diner (cocoadiner.us) El Rodeo (hershey.orderelrodeo.com) Fenicci’s Ristorante (www.feniccis.com) Fuddruckers (www.fuddruckers.com) JoJo’s Pizza – Hummelstown (jojospizza.com) Lancaster Brewing Co. – Harrisburg (www.lbcharrisburg.com) Piazza Sorrento/Mr. Sorrento’s Pizza (www.piazzasorrento.com) Smoked Bar & Grill (www.smoked422.com) Soda Jerk Family Restaurant (www. sodajerkdinerhershey.com) Tropical Smoothie Café (www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com) 14% Discount: Stuff’D Steaks & Hoagies (www.stuffdsteaks.com) 15% Discount: Arooga’s (www.aroogas.com) Penn Hotel Sports & Raw Bar (www.thepennhotel.com) The Tavern at Englewood (www.englewoodhershey.com) NOTE: All items listed in this program are subject to change. The most up-to-date schedule and information are available on the conference mobile app or online at confmobile.psats.org.

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Conference Agenda

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LOCATIONS FOR GENERAL SESSIONS, EVENTS, & WORKSHOPS Conference general sessions, events, and workshops will be held in the following locations at the Hershey Lodge: • Chocolate Ballroom — The Monday-Wednesday morning sessions will be held in the Chocolate Ballroom on the upper level of the convention center. The ballroom can also be divided into three rooms, the Aztec, Nigerian, and Trinidad. We will hold some workshops and events in these three rooms.

• Cocoa Suites and Cocoa Terrace — From the Chocolate Lobby, take the ramp to your left as you exit the lobby from the windowed end wall. From the exhibit hall area, the escalator will take you down to these rooms.

• Confection Hall Rooms — These rooms are downstairs below the Chocolate Ballroom. You can access them via the Chocolate Lobby stairs near the front doors (at the portico) or via the elevator or stairs in the hallway that connects the Chocolate Lobby and exhibit hall area.

The Confection Hall rooms are: • Crystal A • Empire A, B, C, and D • Magnolia A, B, C, and D • Wild Rose A and B • Tower Suites — You can access these rooms using the elevators near the fireplace off the Lodge’s main lobby. Take the elevator to the first floor. Many of the sponsor workshops will be held here.

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WORKSHOP CATEGORIES Twenty workshops at this year’s conference are eligible for points through PSATS’ Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy, a one-of-a-kind educational program for township officials and employees.

These one-point workshops, highlighted in blue on the following pages, have been grouped into four categories: administration, planning/zoning, public safety, and public works.

PMGA enrollees may earn a maximum of six points for attending these workshops. Each workshop counts as one point, and the cost per point is $25. PMGA enrollees will be invoiced after the No en conference for each point earned. Thanks to generous support rollm ent fee if from the Pennsylvania Leadership Institute, township officials up fo you sign r PMG A by the e nd who enroll in PMGA at the conference will have the $75 enconfe of the rence ! rollment fee waived. They will be invoiced afterward for each workshop point earned in Hershey.

To earn the points, attendees must stay for the entire session, and the instructor must initial their attendance form.

To learn more about PMGA, attend one of the sessions highlighted in blue, visit the PSATS booth, Nos. 59-62, in the Great American Hall, go to pmga.psats.org, or call (717) 763-0930, ext. 171.

Administration ABCs of Liquid Fuels Tax Funds................................................... Page 46 Act 111: Bringing Your Issues to Life............................................. Page 66 Adapting to the Digital Era: Transforming Local Government.................................................................... Page 72 Adhering to the Ethics Act to Stay Out of the News .................... Page 66 AI in Townships: ChatGPT and Beyond ..................................... Page 54 Building a Successful Retirement Plan for Your Municipality...... Page 40 Community Event Essentials: Planning, Fundraising & More................................................................. Page 47 Dealing with Bizarre and Unique Employment Questions........... Page 80 DCNR Grant Funding Opportunities ......................................... Page 48 Drug Testing in the Workplace ..................................................... Page 56 Enhancing Public Outreach: Website and Communication......... Page 49 Evolving Best Practices in Bid Management ................................. Page 72 Five Ideas for Local Government Investors in 2025...................... Page 72 Future-Proofing Township Services: Adapting to New Trends........................................................................... Page 81 Insurance 101: Choosing the Right Coverage ................................Page 51 Low-Cost Strategies for Public Engagement ................................. Page 57 24

Municipal Legal Updates, Game-Show Style................................ Page 69 Navigating Changes in Cable Franchising .................................... Page 58 PA Laws for Agriculture and Your Municipality’s Role................. Page 75 Preventing and Addressing Fraud in Local Government .............. Page 58 PSATS Legislative Update............................................................. Page 82 Public Meetings in Contentious Times......................................... Page 52 QuickBooks Roundtable ............................................................... Page 58 Reaching for Excellence: A Guide to Public Service...................... Page 59 Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act Update............................. Page 76 Secretaries-Managers Q&A........................................................... Page 70 Skill Games: Supporting Small Businesses and Townships .......... Page 83 Smart Debt, Strong Townships: Municipal Borrowing in 2025.................................................................... Page 70 Speaking the Same Language: Multi-Generational Communication........................................................................ Page 44 The State of Stormwater Financing in 2025 .................................. Page 71 Strategies for Dealing with Rogue Elected Officials...................... Page 78 Strategies for Funding Stormwater Projects................................... Page 53 Succession Planning for Your Township........................................ Page 44 Supervisors Have Rights Too! (2025 Edition)............................... Page 45 There are Fines? Preparing for a PA DEP MS4 Audit.................... Page 71 This Never Happens Here: Dealing with Potential Misconduct................................................................ Page 59 Township Management: Achieving Financial Sustainability.........Page 84 Upskilling Communications in Government: A 360-degree View.................................................................... Page 79 Website Essentials: Creating User-Friendly and Secure Sites......... Page 84

Planning/Zoning ACRE 101 ............................................................................................Page 79 Are You Ready for Digital Permitting?.......................................... Page 47 A Blueprint for Mastering Parks & Rec Projects .......................... Page 54 Character Preservation Through Land Use and Planning............. Page 67 Do Backyard Tiny Homes Have a Home in Your Township?....... Page 56 Hazard Mitigation Trends and Challenges.................................... Page 41 Turn page for more workshop categories ä

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Planning/Zoning (cont.)

Intergovernmental MS4 Collaboration: A Pennsylvania Toolkit............................................................. Page 73 Land Use and Zoning Law Update 2025...................................... Page 57 Managing Truck Traffic: A Collaborative Approach..................... Page 75 New Energy Uses and the Impact on Zoning............................... Page 52 Reduce Liability, Cost, and Strain of Land Development............. Page 43 Safeguarding Against Non-compliant Development..................... Page 69 Shale Gas in PA: Maximizing and Sustaiing its Potential...............Page 83 Short-Term Rentals: Ingredients for Effective Administration...... Page 44 Short-Term Rentals: The Makings of Effective Enforcement........ Page 59 A Simulated Hearing on Multifamily Housing ............................ Page 77 Solar and Storage Development Primer......................................... Page 53 Solar Ordinances and Conservative’s View: Let’s Talk.................. Page 70 A Toolkit for Today’s Code Enforcement...................................... Page 71 Using Zoning to Address the Housing Shortage........................... Page 45 Utility-Scale Solar: Preparing for a Surge of Projects .................... Page 46

Public Safety Best Practices for Utility Location and Coordination...................Page 47 Crisis Communications: A Case Study .........................................Page 67 Cybersecurity and Compliance ..................................................... Page 55 Cybersecurity and Your Township ................................................Page 80 Effective Relationships with Volunteer Fire Companies ...............Page 56 EMS in Crisis: What Municipal Leaders Need to Know .............Page 68 Establishing School Zones in PA...................................................Page 57 Fire and EMS Issues in Your Township ........................................Page 41 Flood Hazard Mitigation Through Floodplain Restoration .........Page 50 Is Your Number Up? Best Practices for Assigning Addresses .......Page 42 Legal Update: Issues Affecting Part-Time Police Officers ............. Page 74 Managing Electric Vehicle Charging: An Ordinance Approach........................................................... Page 74 Municipal Labor Negotiations in the Current Economy...............Page 51 Municipal Leadership in Sustaining the Fire Service ....................Page 51 The Role of Code Officials in Disaster Response .......................... Page 77 Trends and Issues with Municipal Fire and EMS Service ............ Page 79

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Assessing Conditions of Small Culverts ........................................ Page 40 Bridge on a Budget: How One Township Saved Time and Money............................................................ Page 67 Building a Better Stormwater Control Measure O&M Program.......................................................... Page 55 Creating Recreation Opportunities in Rural Townships .............. Page 41 Economical and Sustainable Pavement Rehabilitation ................. Page 80 Electric Vehicle Updates and Resources for Local Governments............................................................. Page 48 Enforcing Effective Posted and Bonded Road Programs............... Page 49 Establishing Partnerships to Implement Stormwater BMPs.......... Page 81 GIS & GPS Data Collection Services for Stormwater Systems..... Page 68 How COSTARS Contracts Fit into Township Operations .......... Page 42 How to Build the Truck You Want and the Smith System ........... Page 50 Investing in Resiliency for Energy and Cost Savings .................... Page 73 Local Bridge Projects: Inspection, Maintenance & Funding ....... Page 81 Maximizing the Life Cycle of Township Roads ............................ Page 69 Once-in-a-Generational Opportunity for Clean Water Financing .............................................................................Page 52 Pavement Preservation: Managing Your Road Network .............. Page 42 Pavement Subgrade Stabilization and Conditioning..................... Page 82 Prioritizing Roadway Repairs ........................................................ Page 76 Road Repairs for Less Than Half the Cost, Part 2......................... Page 43 A Roadmap for Public Works Upgrades........................................ Page 53 Traffic Safety Around Schools....................................................... Page 45 Trails for All: The Why and How.................................................. Page 78 Water and Sewer System Challenges and Solutions....................... Page 46

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Sunday, May 4, 2025 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINARS/CLASSES CHECK-IN Cocoa Suites area for seminars/classes in the Cocoa Suites.

Confection Lobby for seminars/classes in lower level.

8 a.m.-6 p.m.

PSATS CONFERENCE INFORMATION DESK OPEN Chocolate Lobby (upper level) Do you have questions about the conference, the mobile app, and how to get around the Lodge and Hershey? The PSATS staff at the information desk can help point you in the right direction.

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CHECK OUT THE NEW-BEE HIVE! 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

FIRST TIME AT CONFERENCE? Visit the New-Bee Hive in Cocoa Suite 4. Meet other first-time attendees, ask questions of the PSATS staff, and enjoy light refreshments. Look for the bee!

10 a.m.-7 p.m.

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN Chocolate Lobby All delegates must get their badge and welcome packet at the check-in area before participating in any conference activities.

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PA ASSOCIATION OF ZONING OFFICIALS SPRING SEMINAR* Magnolia A, B, & C (lower level) Category: Planning/Zoning Note: An additional registration fee of $125 for members and $175 for non-members is required. Lunch is included.

This full-day program explores issues that zoning officers and planning and zoning officials face and provides effective strategies and best practices to address them.

Topics: • Non-Conformities: The Grandfather Clause and Its Impact • New Energy Uses and Their Impact on Zoning • Subdivision Plans from Start to Finish • Do Backyard Tiny Homes Have a

Home in Your Municipality?

• Tips for Interacting with Your Elected and

Appointed Officials • Managing Public Hearings: A Mock Exercise Speakers: Judith Acosta, CZO, BCO, SFM Consulting LLC Jonathan D. Andrews, Esq., Co-Chair, Real Estate Group, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC Amy Hopkins, Urban Terrain, LLC Esch McCombie, Esq., McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC Tommy Ryan, Manager, West Vincent Twp., Chester Co. John Trant, Esq., AICP, CZO, ASLA, President & CEO, Strategic Solutions, LLC * Attendees are eligible to receive up to 5 continuing education credits toward their Certified Zoning Officer designation, 5 continuing legal education credits, and/or 5 PMGA Planning/Zoning points.

Special thanks to Strategic Solutions, LLC, for being the 2025 PAAZO sponsor:

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SUNDAY WORKSHOPS

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

TEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPRING SEMINAR* Wild Rose A & B (lower level) Category: Public Safety Note: An additional registration fee of $125 for members and $175 for non-members is required. Lunch is included.

Join your EMC colleagues from around the state and hear informative presentations at this highly interactive session.

Topics: • PEMA Report and Update • Emergency Planning for Rural Communities • Effective Interagency Coordination and Unified Command in the Search for a Missing Kayaker: Lessons Learned from a Multi-State, Multi-Agency Response • Chester County Manhunt: Lessons Learned • What is an Emergency Management Team and How Can It Help Local Communities in PA? • Drone Operations for Emergency Management

Decision-Making Speakers: Greg Davis, Director of External Operations, PEMA Justin Eberly, Monroe Twp. Volunteer Fire Department, Cumberland Co. Brandon Freistat, Emergency Management Coordinator, Fairview Twp., York Co. Bill Messerschmidt, Director, Chester Co. Department of Emergency Services David (Randy) Padfield, Director, PEMA David Sanko, Executive Director, PSATS, and former PEMA Director Justin Schlottman, Emergency Management Coordinator, Lower Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co. Justin Shaulis, Planning Coordinator, Cumberland Co. Department of Public Safety * Eligible for up to 6 PMGA Public Safety points. Attendance counts as one professional contribution for EMC recertification.

Special thanks to Buchart Horn for being the 2025 TEMA sponsor:

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE Cocoa Suite 6 (down the ramp or escalator) All are welcome at this service, officiated by Chuck Stowe, PSATS Second Vice President.

CHECK OUT THESE LUNCH OPTIONS! 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

FOOD TRUCKS — Noon to 5 p.m.

Food trucks, parked in the outdoor exhibit area, will be serving specialty sandwiches, beverages, and snacks, rain or shine. See page 18 for a list of Lodge restaurants.

Noon-10 p.m.

HOTEL SHUTTLE BUSES Chocolate Lobby Portico (A PSATS shuttle runs between the Hershey Lodge and sponsoring hotels and a satellite parking area near the Giant Center.)

Scan t QR co he d to tra e c shutt k les!

Use our shuttle tracking website!

1. Go to ascend.geoforce.com or use the QR code above. (“X” out of any pop-up ad that may appear.)

2. Enter psats2025@psats.org in the email box.

3. Enter psats2025 in the password box.

4. Click on “Assets” and “Groups” and then select the shuttle serving your hotel to see where your bus is!

Members can also track their shuttles through the Conference Mobile App. Once you’ve opened the app, click on “Shuttle Bus Information” and then “Shuttle Tracking Website.” Close the pop-up ad and enter psats2025@psats.org in the email box and psats2025 in the password box. A good idea once you’ve done that is to click “Remember Me.” From there, follow step 4 above.

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Noon-6 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN Great American Hall and Lobby (upper level), Chocolate Lobby (upper level), and Outside

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SUNDAY WORKSHOPS 1-4 p.m.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR QUICKBOOKS Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration Note: An additional registration fee of $55 for members and $75 for non-members is required.

This updated class on QuickBooks, featuring a certified instructor and trainer, will show you all the ways you can use QuickBooks to serve the financial needs of your municipality. It will cover the chart of accounts, accounts payable, invoicing, deposits, custom liability vs. scheduled liability payments, and more.

Diana Patton, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Numbers Made Easy Consulting * Eligible for 3 PMGA Administration points.

2-4 p.m.

ROADMASTERS ROUNDTABLE Crystal A (lower level) Category: Public Works During this perennial conference favorite, roadmasters, road crew members, and township officials will get a chance to question experts about everything related to roads. Moderator: Michael Dudrich, LTAP Program Director, PennDOT. Michael Fleming, LTAP Technical Advisor Greg Hertzler, Roadmaster, Monroe Twp., Cumberland Co. James Lesher, Municipal Services Supervisor, PennDOT Engineering District 8-0 Jeffrey J. Mitchell, Regional Manager, PennDOT, Bureau of Maintenance Operations and Performance Division Stephanie Whitlatch, Municipal Services Supervisor, PennDOT Engineering District 12-0 32

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NEW-BEE MEET-AND-GREET WITH PMGA MEMBERS Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Connect with fellow conference “New-Bees” as PSATS staff, Executive Board members, and PMGA members will be on hand to answer questions.

7-9 p.m.

‘MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU’ WELCOME RECEPTION Chocolate Ballroom (additional $35 fee) SOLD OUT! In a galaxy far, far away ... Suit up in your favorite Star Warsthemed attire or simply join us for a gathering of PSATS members for this entertaining and lively evening of food, fun, and camaraderie. * Special thanks to our sponsors: PSATS Trustees Insurance and Retirement Services

Pennsylvania Townships Health Insurance Cooperative Trust Pennsylvania Municipalities Pension Trust PSATS Unemployment Compensation Group Trust

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Monday, May 5, 2025 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN Chocolate Lobby (upper level) All delegates must get their badge and welcome packet at the check-in area before participating in any conference activities.

PSATS CONFERENCE INFORMATION DESK OPEN Chocolate Lobby (upper level) Do you have questions about the conference, the mobile app, or how to get around the Lodge and Hershey? The PSATS staff at the information desk can help point you in the right direction.

NEED A BREAK? STOP BY THE MEMBER LOUNGE! 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

PSATS STORE AND MEMBER LOUNGE* Cocoa Suites 4 and 5 (down the ramp or escalator) Be sure to stop by the PSATS Store and Member Lounge, where you can grab a comfy seat, enjoy light refreshments, charge your phone, use one of the complimentary computers, get your PSATS ID card photo taken, and buy PSATS-themed gear and member supplies. * Special thanks to our sponsors:

ATTENTION, FIRST-TIMERS! NEW-BEE HIVE First-time attendees are invited to visit the New-Bee Hive in Cocoa Suite 4 next to the PSATS Store. Meet other first-timers, ask questions of the PSATS staff, and enjoy light refreshments.

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DON‘T MISS THIS SPECIAL PRE-GENERAL SESSION EVENT!

MONDAY

DONUTS WITH DAVE*, 7:30-8:15 A.M. Cocoa Suite 1 and Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator) PSATS Executive Director David Sanko will be on hand to meet with delegates over coffee and donuts. (Event repeats Wednesday. See page xx.) * Special thanks to our sponsor:

BREAKFAST IS SERVED! BREAKFAST WITH THE EXHIBITORS*, 7:30 A.M. Great American Hall (upper level) Stop by the exhibit hall to talk with our vendors, and while you’re there, enjoy a continental breakfast. * Special thanks to our sponsor:

FOOD TRUCKS, OPENING 7:30 A.M. Outdoor exhibit area, nearest the Chocolate Lobby portico.

Stop by the specialty food truck, open rain or shine.

More details about this and other dining options in and around the Lodge appear on page 18.

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EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN Great American Lobby, Information Desk, Chocolate Lobby 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (Lodge to Giant Center runs to 8 p.m.)

HOTEL SHUTTLE BUSES Chocolate Lobby Portico (upper level) (A PSATS shuttle runs between the Hershey Lodge and sponsoring hotels and a satellite parking area near the Giant Center. The Giant Center shuttle runs continuously from the Lodge to the Trolley Stop #2 guest house, marked by a “PSATS” banner.)

7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN Great American Hall and Lobby (upper level), Chocolate Lobby (upper level), and Outside.

8:30-10:30 a.m.

GENERAL SESSION (All are welcome!)

Chocolate Ballroom (upper level) CALL TO ORDER Jay Wilkes, PSATS President PARADE OF TOWNSHIP FLAGS POSTING OF THE COLORS Derry Township Police Department Honor Guard NATIONAL ANTHEM Crystal Bomgardner, Immediate Past President, Pa. FFA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION AND MEMORIAL Steven D. Hess Sr., PSATS First Vice President INTRODUCTION OF PSATS’ EXECUTIVE BOARD AND TRUSTEES

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8:30-10:30 a.m.

2025 PSATS CONFERENCE KICK-OFF Dave Sanko, PSATS Executive Director GOVERNOR'S WELCOME

PSATS EXCELLENCE Jay Wilkes AWARDS CEREMONY Presentations: • Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Award • Road and Bridge Safety Improvement Awards • PennDOT Build a Better Mousetrap Award • Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence • Outstanding Citizen Communication Awards • Pennslyvania Municipal Government Academy (PMGA) Graduation • President’s Leadership Awards

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Jay Wilkes

ADJOURNMENT

CHECK OUT THESE LUNCH OPTIONS! FOOD TRUCKS — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Food trucks, stationed in the outdoor exhibit area, will be serving specialty sandwiches, beverages, and snacks, rain or shine.

More details about these and other dining options in and around the Lodge appear on page 18.

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8:30-11:30 a.m.

TOWNSHIP ENGINEERS SPRING SEMINAR* Magnolia A (lower level) Note: The registration fee for this two-day event is $125 for members and $175 for non-members.

This two-day event covers important issues of interest to municipal engineers and their local government clients, taught by knowledgable and respected subject-matter experts.

Topics: • Trucks on Local Roads • Engineering Ethics • Stream Crossing Replacements for Stream Continuity Speakers: Steve Bloser and Shaun McAdams, Penn State Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies John Luciani, President, First Capital Engineering Marvin Ta, P.E., PTOE, Pennoni Associates Inc.

* Special thanks to Pennoni Associates Inc. for being the 2025 Township Engineers Association sponsor.

* This class is eligible for 3 professional development hours and/or 3 PGMA Public Works points per day.

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TOWNSHIP SOLICITORS SPRING SEMINAR Hotel Hershey, Grand Terrace Ballroom East Note: The registration fee is $175 for members and $225 for non-members.

Five CLE credits are included.

This full-day seminar will cover a wide variety of emerging and important trends and issues vital to municipal solicitors and their local government clients.

Topics: • Municipal/Personnel Management Update • Right-to-Know Law Update: Responses, Appeals, and

Records Management • Things You Can and Cannot Do Under the MPC:

Planners Gone Wild • Trends and Issues with Municipal Fire and EMS Service • Navigating the PUC for Municipalities Speakers: Michael Gallagher, Esq. and Sean Gallagher, Esq., Gallagher Law Group Darlene Lantz, Esq., Saul Ewing Andrew M. Rongaus, Esq., Siana Law Adam L. Santucci, Esq., McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC John Trant, Esq., AICP, CZO, ASLA, President & CEO, Strategic Solutions, LLC * Special thanks to McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC for being the 2025 Township Solicitors Association sponsor.

* This class is eligible for 5 continuing legal education credits.

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9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

MORNING WORKSHOPS 10:45-11:55 a.m. — Workshop Session #1 TOWNSHIP POPULATION & MANAGERS ROUNDTABLES • Under 2,000 Population — Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) • Over 2,000 But Less Than 5,000 Population — Nigerian Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) • Over 5,000 But Less Than 10,000 Population — Trinidad Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) • Over 10,000 Population — Cocoa Suite 1 and Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator) • Managers Roundtable — Cocoa Suites 2 & 3 (down the ramp or escalator)

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS Afternoon workshops will be held from 1:15 to 2:20 p.m., 2:45 to 3:50 p.m., and 4:10 to 5:15 p.m. Those eligible for points through the Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy are noted in the descriptions.

1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #2 ASSESSING CONDITIONS OF SMALL CULVERTS Cocoa Suite 1 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Public Works This workshop focuses on assessing culverts under 20 feet to identify structural issues affecting infrastructure and stormwater. It covers proactive maintenance to prevent failures, flooding, and road closures. Attendees will also learn how to use Pennsylvania’s COSTARS-41 program for costeffective repairs. The session is ideal for supervisors, public works staff, and engineers aiming to improve culvert performance and reduce risks.

Kyle Turner, P.E., Project Engineer, Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT SPONSOR PLAN FOR YOUR MUNICIPALITY WORKSHOP Tower Suite 1 (take the elevator to first floor) Category: Administration This workshop will provide an introduction to retirement plan options available to townships through the Pennsylvania Municipalities Pension Trust.

Jason A. Denton, Senior Consulting Actuary, and Doug Johnson, Vice President, Retirement Plans, HUB Retirement and Wealth Management

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #2

Designed to give participants ideas for various programs, this workshop will cover how to plan and implement community-oriented activities using volunteer collaboration and community development efforts in successful recreation committee-sponsored programs. The session will also review challenges particular to rural township recreation committee volunteers.

Diana Andrus, Brady Carnahan, and Mary Pat Dion, Volunteers; John Gradel, Township Supervisor; and Rick Schulze, Recreation Committee Chair, Castanea Twp., Clinton Co. FIRE AND EMS ISSUES IN YOUR TOWNSHIP Trinidad Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Public Safety Many townships continue to struggle to provide adequate fire and emergency medical services. This session will allow attendees to hear from and question a panel of fire and EMS leaders about trends, best practices, and other public safety issues.

Thomas Cook, Pa. State Fire Commissioner William Jenaway, Supervisor, Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery Co. Jerry Ozog, Public Safety Specialist, PSATS Heather Sharar, Executive Director, Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania HAZARD MITIGATION TRENDS AND CHALLENGES Empire D (lower level) Category: Public Safety In this workshop, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency will borrow from recently approved local hazard mitigation plans and plan reviews to provide insights into progress and challenges in advancing risk communication, data documentation, and project implementation.

Ernie Szabo, Pa. State Hazard Mitigation Planner, Pa. Emergency Management Agency Turn page for more workshops

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CREATING RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL TOWNSHIPS Wild Rose B (lower level) Category: Public Works

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #2 HOW COSTARS CONTRACTS FIT INTO TOWNSHIP OPERATIONS Magnolia B (lower level) Category: Public Works In addition to providing an overview of the COSTARS program and how it works, this workshop will also break down some COSTARS contracts to show how they can help townships. For example, the presentation will look at how COSTARS-25, Municipal Work Vehicles, has helped townships purchase vehicles and can be a good entry point for municipalities new to COSTARS, and how COSTARS-41, Stormwater Management Products and Services, can support a township’s stormwater management program.

Eugene Mizdail, COSTARS Marketing Manager, Pa. Dept. of General Services IS YOUR NUMBER UP? BEST PRACTICES FOR ASSIGNING ADDRESSES Cocoa Suite 6 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Public Safety This workshop will connect the dots between theory and practice by pointing to ordinances that help facilitate the assigning of addresses to structures.

The presentation will also explore how to implement office processes to ensure addresses get assigned at the appropriate time in the process.

Kristy Deischer-Eddy, Assistant Secretary, Honey Brook Twp., Chester Co. PAVEMENT PRESERVATION: MANAGING YOUR ROAD NETWORK Magnolia A (lower level) Category: Public Works Pavements are often an agency’s most expensive asset. Developing a preservation mindset allows an agency to keep good roads in good condition and increase pavement service life without resorting to expensive rehabilitation. In this workshop, participants will perform an exercise to help them determine the value of the pavements they manage and learn about asset management techniques, such as remaining service life and equivalent annual cost. We will also review pavement preservation techniques.

Rex Eberly, Executive Director, Pa. Association of Asphalt Material Applicators

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS REDUCE LIABILITY, COST, AND STRAIN OF LAND DEVELOPMENT Empire C (lower level) Category: Planning/Zoning Land development can bring financial liabilities for a municipality and increase the need for municipal services and infrastructure, but townships have many tools to help reduce risk and establish a positive relationship with developers. This workshop will provide an overview of these tools and offer tips to ensure new development is sustainable and doesn’t burden infrastructure, natural resources, or the municipal budget, while emphasizing the value of design reviews and inspections.

Ben Gilberti, Assistant Vice President, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

ROAD REPAIRS FOR LESS THAN HALF SPONSOR WORKSHOP THE COST PART 2: PANEL AND Q&A Nigerian Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Public Works This session will feature a panel discussion and Q&A led by township roadmasters and supervisors. Topics include submitted questions, such as: How can we do more road repairs with a tight budget? When should we contract out road work versus doing it in-house? Can we really save up to 70% or more by doing road repairs in-house? When is surface milling acceptable versus full-depth base repairs? What is the best way to stabilize gravel roads? Come early; the 2024 session was standing room only.

John Anderson, Supervisor, Keating Twp., McKean Co. Chuck Gilbert, Supervisor, Farmington Twp., Clarion Co. Derek Haynie, Global Trainer and Facilitator, Road Reclamation/Recycling & Stabilization, Asphalt Zipper Scott Miller, Roadmaster, Longswamp Twp., Berks Co.

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1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #2

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #2 SHORT-TERM RENTALS: INGREDIENTS FOR EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION Cocoa Boardroom (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Planning/Zoning This workshop is designed to provide participants with up-to-date information on short-term rental management practices in Pennsylvania. This session, “Soup to Nuts,” will cover the ingredients for efficient short-term rental administration, including where to start, implementation, and lessons learned. This is the first of a two-part series — the other is Short-Term Rentals: The Makings of Effective Enforcement at 4:10 p.m.

Renee Rafferty, STR Administrator, and Alexis Wilkinson, Zoning/STR Enforcement Officer, Tobyhanna Twp., Monroe Co. SPEAKING THE SAME LANGUAGE: MULTI-GENERATIONAL COMMUNICATION Magnolia D (lower level) Category: Administration Are you and your colleagues speaking the same language? With many offices having four to five generations working together, this can be difficult.

This workshop will discuss the trends of each generation, including how they prefer to work and communicate. Participants will leave with information about each generation’s preferences, best practices, and prompts to help them start communicating better in their departments and teams.

Kristy Shinn, Training and Development Manager, RETTEW SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR YOUR TOWNSHIP Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration Preparing for the loss of critical personnel is vital to ensuring the short- and long-term health of your municipality. Waiting until an employee has left before starting to think about a successor is a problem. In this session, we will discuss how your municipality can put processes in place to ensure seamless transitions and what you can do to ensure continuity when an overlapping transition is not possible.

Judy Lizza, Township Manager, Thornbury Twp., Chester Co. Neil D.Vaughn, Township Manager, Pocopson Twp., Chester Co..

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS SUPERVISORS HAVE RIGHTS, TOO! (2025 EDITION) Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Administration This workshop will provide a general but thorough overview of the many rights afforded to supervisors under the Second Class Township Code using everyday challenges faced by all supervisors. Many supervisors do not understand the protections and opportunities already covered by the code. We will review specifically the “hot” topics of the day, including fire and ambulance services and solar issues, and make every effort to make their jobs easier.

Gery Nietupski, Esq., Partner/Owner, Nietupski Angelone, LLC TRAFFIC SAFETY AROUND SCHOOLS Magnolia C (lower level) Category: Public Works This workshop will provide townships with a basic understanding of the issues related to transportation management in and around schools.

The workshop will identify key issues and outline tools and techniques available to mitigate them.

Patrick Wright, LTAP Technical Expert, Pennoni Associates Inc. USING ZONING TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING SHORTAGE Wild Rose A (lower level) Category: Planning/Zoning Often overlooked, housing remains one of the most important land uses in any municipality. As the demand for housing continues to exceed supply, municipalities can adopt several strategies to address the housing needs of their communities. This workshop will discuss various strategies for municipalities to consider when reviewing their zoning ordinances and collaborating with developers to address the demand for housing.

Leah Eppinger, Executive Director, Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin Christopher J. Knarr, AICP Specialist, and Phil Petrina, Associate, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC Andrew S. Notarfrancesco, Vice President of Operations, JEM Group Turn page for more workshops

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1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #2

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS HUNGRY? 1:15-2:20 p.m. —OUT Workshop SessionLUNCH #2 CHECK THESE OPTIONS! UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR: PREPARING FOR A SURGE OF PROJECTS Cocoa Suite 2 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Planning/Zoning Large numbers of utility-scale solar projects are being proposed or constructed in many communities across PA. In many cases, both a municipality’s residents and its officials are unprepared for these large projects. This session will do a deep dive into the trends driving solar, explain the technologies, and help participants plan and prepare for large-scale solar before it impacts their community. This will include a look at newer options for solar ordinance language.

Tom Murphy, Solar Energy Education Adviser, PSATS WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM CHALLENGES SPONSOR AND SOLUTIONS WORKSHOP Tower Suite 2 (Take the elevator to the first floor) Category: Public Works Systems throughout Pennsylvania need significant investment in water and sewer infrastructure. Changing regulations only increase that need. At the same time, new and more stringent regulatory thresholds and increased costs for upgrading and operating systems have left small and large systems across Pennsylvania with difficult decisions to make. This workshop will discuss these challenges and one of several possible solutions: privatization.

Marcus Kohl, Director of Business Development, and Kelly Bray, Director of Business Development, Pennsylvania American Water

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #3 ABCS OF LIQUID FUELS TAX FUNDS Trinidad Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Administration This session will provide an overview of municipal liquid fuels tax funds, including how they are allocated, the rules and regulations for using them, allowable expenditures, reporting requirements, common audit findings, and the resources available from PennDOT for municipal officials related to liquid fuels.

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS ARE YOU READY FOR DIGITAL PERMITTING? Cocoa Boardroom (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Planning/Zoning Learn the benefits of transitioning a permit office from file cabinets full of paper permits and spreadsheets to a digital database permit program with linked data tables and associated PDF scans of paper permits. Such a transition can bring organization to the permit office and reduce or eliminate the file cabinets of storage. The presenter will discuss how to prepare existing documents and data for the transition and how best to track permits and related data going forward.

Jonathan Heilman, Senior Client Manager, C.S. Davidson, Inc. BEST PRACTICES FOR UTILITY LOCATION AND COORDINATION Wild Rose B (lower level) Category: Public Safety How can your township effectively manage excavation projects to ensure that all stakeholders coordinate and share project documents with designated contacts? Or encourage best practices for safe and effective utility location? Discover Pennsylvania 811’s Coordinate PA application, a project management tool that enables all stakeholders to safely manage underground projects from conception to construction, and learn easy-to-implement ways to locate utilities in a safe and efficient manner.

Bill Friedah, General Manager and Vice President, and Jerry Contino, Project Manager, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Utility Services Group, Inc. Kevin Goldblum, Damage Prevention Liaison, Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. COMMUNITY EVENT ESSENTIALS: PLANNING, FUNDRAISING & MORE Empire A (lower level) Category: Administration Dive into the dynamic world of events and fundraising with this engaging class! Whether you’re new or looking to sharpen your skills, this course will guide you through the essentials of planning successful events and raising funds. Learn practical tips, creative strategies, and effective techniques to make your events memorable and impactful.

From brainstorming ideas to executing events, this class gives you the tools and knowledge needed to turn your fundraising goals into reality Jennifer Gambino, Event Coordinator, Pocono Twp., Monroe Co. Turn page for more workshops ‰ 47

MONDAY

2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #3

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #3 DCNR GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Nigerian Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Administration Members of the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation & Conservation will walk and talk participants through the opportunities and challenges of providing quality recreational facilities and programs for a community. They will discuss various programs and funding opportunities and how they have worked for other municipalities. Grant projects will also be shared to show how municipalities navigated the process to achieve success. Class participation and engagement will be strongly encouraged.

Olivia Braun, Recreation and Conservation Advisor, and Lori Yeich, Recreation Manager, Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Chalet Harris, Parks and Recreation Director, and Laurel A. Oswalt, CPM, Township Manager, Dover Twp., York Co.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE UPDATES AND RESOURCES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (ends at 3:30 p.m.)

Empire C (lower level) Category: Public Works PennDOT and DEP will present an introduction to electric vehicles and charging, a summary of available incentives for local governments, recent updates on electric vehicle initiatives in PA, and details on current and upcoming EV resources available for local governments. Content will include information on the community charging funding rounds of NEVI and new EV resources from PennDOT, including EV “tough question” videos and an ordinance for Level 1 charging over sidewalks.

Colton Brown, Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Coordinator, and Derrick Herrmann, Chief of Transformational Technology, PennDOT Tristyne Youngbluth, Energy Program Specialist, Pa. Department of Environmental Protection

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS ENFORCING EFFECTIVE POSTED AND BONDED ROAD PROGRAMS Magnolia A (lower level) Category: Public Works Enforcement is a key element of a successful posted and bonded road program, and collaborative relationships with enforcement agencies are important. Successful programs help to prevent damage to critical community infrastructure and position enforcement personnel to provide effective support. This is your chance to ask questions and have an open conversation about fines, penalties, and shared municipal best practices.

Halley Cole, P.E., Chief of Pavement Testing and Asset Management Section, PennDOT

ENHANCING PUBLIC OUTREACH: WEBSITE AND COMMUNICATION Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration This workshop covers modern web development practices for public entities, focusing on accessibility, responsiveness, and content management.

The session also examines communication tools for real-time interaction and feedback from residents, helping organizations build transparency and trust. Instructors will discuss techniques for integrating social media and optimizing search engines to ensure public messages effectively reach a broader audience.

David Steele, Partner, Intrada Technologies

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #3 FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION THROUGH FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION (ends at 3:15 p.m.)

Magnolia B (lower level) Category: Public Safety Floodplain restoration, particularly legacy sediment removal projects, has significant potential for flood hazard mitigation through both local flood stage reduction and watershed scale peak rate attenuation. This presentation will review several completed projects, including some undertaken more than 10 years ago for other purposes (e.g. sediment and nutrient load reduction, PCSM, and habitat restoration), and discuss the hydraulic functions contributing to flood mitigation.

Benjamin Ehrhart, Director of Design, LandStudies, Inc. CUSTOMIZED RECREATION: DESIGNING FACILITIES FOR DIVERSE COMMUNITY GOALS Cocoa Suite 6 (down the ramp or escalator) HOW TO BUILD THE TRUCK YOU WANT Category: Planning/Zoning AND THE SMITH SYSTEM (ends at 5:15 p.m.)

Cocoa Suite a1thorough (down theunderstanding ramp or escalator) Developing of your township’s needs enables Category: Public Works facilities that will have the right blend of competitive/casual athletics, indoor/outdoor activities, gathering This workshop will cover apassive variety recreation, of topics forcommunity public works staff, includspaces, and other uses that can meet the needs of ALL your residents. ing how to spec out the correct truck for your township; what truck engines Learn how Kimmel Bogrette’s MasterConcept Planning process can work best with new emissions laws, your budget, and use; what packages helpenhancements you get it right!are Insight willand include fromand and available makefirst-hand sense forknowledge your township; representatives of Derry Township’s Community Recreation Center. the most effective way to build out a truck body design. The session will also the Smith is aBogrette defensive driving technique Mattexplain McQuaide, R.A., System, Principal,which Kimmel Architecture + Site aimed at improving driver safety.

Rory Buckwalter, Director of Business Development, and Thomas Perkins, Owner, TP Truck Equipment Nate Douglas, Business Development Manager, Smith System Bob Lobello Sr., Director of Equipment Sales, The New Tamaqua Truck and Trailer Mark Lyerly, Hydraulics Support Manager, and Bruce Schulte, Municipal Sales Manager, Buyers Products Company Cody Stewart, Fleet Sales Manager, Kinley Automotive Group Russ Wallace, Product Manager, Switch-N-Go

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS INSURANCE 101: CHOOSING SPONSOR WORKSHOP THE RIGHT COVERAGE Tower Suite 1 (take the elevator to the first floor) Category: Administration This workshop will provide a detailed overview of insurance coverages offered through the PSATS Trustees Insurance Program, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability benefits.

Gary Calaman, Director of National Accounts, National Vision Administrators, LLC Brandon Merritt, Senior Plan Administrator, Gunn-Mowery, LLC James Russell, Aetna Account Director, Public and Labor Segment, Aetna MUNICIPAL LABOR NEGOTIATIONS IN THE CURRENT ECONOMY Cocoa Suite 6 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Public Safety This session will address requirements for preparing for and conducting negotiations under Act 195 and Act 111, plus binding arbitration where applicable. The presenters will also address issues and goals to be considered during the negotiation process, including how to achieve certain costsaving measures on behalf of the township. Presenters will also discuss current trends in municipal negotiations and Act 111 arbitration, as well as what the future holds.

Ryan Cassidy, Esq., and Scott Blissman, Esq., Attorneys, Eckert Seamans MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINING THE FIRE SERVICE Cocoa Suite 2 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Public Safety As a leader responsible to ensure public safety, do you know the effectiveness of staffing, qualifications, and readiness to respond of your local fire service? Join us for an interactive session to learn about some tools and tips to help develop/enhance a pathway for the sustainment of your local fire service. We will share information on our new resource kit, how to map out a pathway to address items of concern, ordinances, and highlight some successful programs in the commonwealth.

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MONDAY

2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #3

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #3 NEW ENERGY USES AND THE IMPACT ON ZONING Wild Rose A (lower level) Category: Planning/Zoning As artificial intelligence booms and the digital world grows, so does the demand for data centers. Solar development has also experienced exponential growth, driven by the adoption of diverse incentives that encourage renewable energy. However, energy-related development presents several challenges for municipalities and developers. This workshop discusses some of the issues while highlighting how municipalities can use their zoning ordinance to streamline the development process.

Jonathan D. Andrews, Member, Erika Firestone, Associate, and Jeffrey Esch McCombie, Member, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC ONCE-IN-A-GENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CLEAN WATER FINANCING Magnolia C (lower level) Category: Public Works Infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, and innovation are imperative for local governments to consistently provide access to clean water. PENNVEST will educate attendees on low-interest financing opportunities for water projects and the financial benefits of incorporating energy-saving innovations into project plans to help recoup 30-50% of eligible project costs as well as experience long-term cost savings.

Tesra Schlupp, Region III Project Specialist and Senior Project Manager, PENNVEST PUBLIC MEETINGS IN CONTENTIOUS TIMES Crystal A (lower level) Category: Administration Attorneys from Kilkenny Law, LLC will present a mock public meeting in the continuing saga of Calamity Township, which will build on last year’s conference presentation. The session will address various issues that elicit heated debate or are commonly encountered in public meetings of boards of supervisors and found in the Sunshine Act and Second Class Township Code, including executive sessions, public comment, zoning ordinance hearings, and Robert’s Rules of Order issues.

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS A ROADMAP FOR PUBLIC WORKS UPGRADES Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Public Works Many municipalities struggle with where to begin when planning public works upgrades. This workshop will provide a step-by-step guide to initiating these projects, covering such critical topics as assessing infrastructure needs, securing funding, navigating regulatory requirements, and engaging the community. Participants will leave with practical strategies to confidently embark on their public works improvement journey.

W. Scott Loercher, AIA, NCARB, Principal + Director of Design, Buchart Horn SOLAR AND STORAGE SPONSOR DEVELOPMENT PRIMER WORKSHOP Tower Suite 2 (take the elevator to first floor) Category: Planning/Zoning This workshop will review the typical solar and storage development process and answer common questions about the entire solar facility life cycle from development to operation to end of life.

Mike Storch, Manager of External Affairs, Cypress Creek Renewables STRATEGIES FOR FUNDING STORMWATER PROJECTS Empire D (lower level) Category: Administration How do you address decades of aging infrastructure, pollutant reduction requirements, and long-term flooding on a tight municipal budget? See how one Pennsylvania township has acquired the funding for $12 million in stormwater improvements in three years by leveraging a stormwater fee, partnerships, low-interest loans, and $5 million in grants to strategically implement a capital improvement plan.

Bruce Hulshizer, Senior Municipal Consulting and Management Strategist, and Lauren Zumbrun, Group Manager, Strategic Management & Capital Solutions, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

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2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #3

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #4 AI IN TOWNSHIPS: CHATGPT AND BEYOND Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration This workshop introduces township officials to the evolving world of AI, focusing on ChatGPT and the latest tools to enhance communication, streamline operations, and improve decision-making. Updated for 2025, participants will explore practical AI applications through hands-on activities and discover innovative strategies for using AI to boost efficiency, transparency, and community engagement in township management.

Jason Browne, Today Epic

A BLUEPRINT FOR MASTERING PARKS & REC PROJECTS Nigerian Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Planning/Zoning Ready to bring your parks and recreation facilities to the next level? This session is your ultimate guide to planning, financing, and constructing the perfect project. From the first spark of an idea to the final ribbon-cutting, you’ll discover the secrets to success at every stage — needs assessments, planning, design, financing, bidding, and overcoming construction hurdles. Learn from planners, architects, and township managers who will share real-world stories and lessons learned.

H. Edward Black, President, H. Edward Black & Associates, Ltd. Elizabeth “Betsy” Davison, P.E., Vice President, H. Edward Black & Associates, Ltd. Martin Kimmel, President, Kimmel Bogrette Architecture + Site Lou Verdelli, Managing Director, Raymond James

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS BUILDING A BETTER STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURE O&M PROGRAM Empire C (lower level) Category: Public Works Stormwater control measure (SCM) maintenance is more important than ever. Lack of maintenance can lead to failures and contribute to downstream flooding, erosion, and water quality issues. Townships with MS4 permits must ensure the proper operation and maintenance of certain SCMs, which can also help address MS4 pollutant reduction.

This workshop will use a township case study to review inspection and compliance procedures, common issues observed, and effective education of property owners.

Mark Donovan, Planning and Zoning Director, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co. Daniel E. Gray, President, Knight Engineering, Inc., and Township Engineer, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co. Beth Uhler, Pennsylvania Director, Center for Watershed Protection

CYBERSECURITY AND COMPLIANCE (ends at 4:40 p.m.)

Magnolia B (lower level) Category: Public Safety In our interconnected world, cybersecurity and compliance are vital to any corporate strategy. This workshop provides an overview of the current cyber threat landscape and reviews the security measures needed to protect sensitive data in line with cyber insurance standards and Department of Defense guidelines. Participants will explore effective security policies, recommended technologies, and best practices to safeguard their organization’s digital assets.

David Steele, Partner, Intrada Technologies

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4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #4

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #4 DO BACKYARD TINY HOMES HAVE A HOME IN YOUR TOWNSHIP? (ends at 4:40 p.m.)

Cocoa Suite 2 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Planning/Zoning Elderly cottage housing option (ECHO) dwellings are “tiny homes” that are installed on single-family properties to provide elderly and disabled relatives of the property owner with simple, safe, and convenient housing.

With home prices and rents at all-time highs, ECHO dwellings can be an affordable and common-sense way to keep families in the township and attract new families to the community. Sound interesting? Join us to learn the ABCs of ECHOs and how to create an ECHO ordinance.

Scott Piersol, Former Township Manager Tommy Ryan, Township Manager, West Vincent Twp., Chester Co. DRUG TESTING IN THE WORKPLACE Magnolia A (lower level) Category: Administration Whether your township employs CDL drivers, police, public works employees, or any other individual that may be subject to drug testing, you want to make sure you are up to date on the latest changes in the law. This program will address how to handle marijuana issues, new hire/ job applicant testing, CDL compliance with DOL testing requirements, and more issues that often arise. We will review what a thorough policy looks like and best practices for implementation.

Gabriel Celii and Neil Morris, Labor and Employment Attorneys, Offit Kurman, P.C. EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES Trinidad Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Public Safety All fire departments in Pennsylvania must interact with boroughs and townships, and elected and appointed officials hold tremendous power over the fire department. Too often, FDs only communicate with local government at budget time or when a crisis occurs. Positive relationships with officials are essential to providing the best possible service to your community. This session will identify why unclear expectations between public officials and FD leaders can lead to problems.

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS ESTABLISHING SCHOOL ZONES IN PA SPONSOR WORKSHOP Tower Suite 1 (take the elevator to first floor) Category: Public Safety In Pennsylvania, all official school zones are posted at 15 mph. However, what makes a school zone official?

Is a 15-mph speed limit enforceable in a school zone, and what are the speed tolerances? This session will cover PennDOT requirements for signage, markings, and lights in school zones, as well as the study that must be conducted using PennDOT Form TE-112. Whether on a state or local road, all school zones must be permitted by PennDOT. Marvin Ta, P.E., Pennoni Associates Inc. LAND USE AND ZONING LAW UPDATE 2025 Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Planning/Zoning This workshop will provide a summary of current land use and zoning laws in Pennsylvania, including recent court decisions from 2024 through early 2025. The session will focus on the practical impacts of new statutes and court decisions on municipalities and planners. Interesting news stories related to land use and zoning issues may also be discussed.

Question-and-answer time will allow participants to inquire about issues not specifically addressed.

Tyler Beaston, Lee Stinnett, and Isaac Wakefield, Attorneys, Salzmann Hughes, P.C. LOW-COST STRATEGIES FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Wild Rose B (lower level) Category: Administration Residents may not be available or comfortable attending traditional public meetings. The presenters will discuss creative strategies to encourage public engagement and share how they’ve applied them successfully in real-world case studies. Strategies include easy, low-cost technology and in-person activities that even small teams with limited resources can implement.

Presenters will also discuss how these online tools can streamline data processing and analysis.

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MONDAY

4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #4

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #4 NAVIGATING CHANGES IN CABLE FRANCHISING Wild Rose A (lower level) Category: Administration Major changes in the cable industry have reshaped the landscape for townships wishing to start or renew franchises with their cable companies. The rise of streaming services and recent moves by companies to compete with incumbent cable providers, for example, have sown confusion. This session will outline townships’ legal rights, recommend a course of action, and focus on how townships can increase their financial and cable-related benefits in this changed environment.

Dan Cohen, Principal, Cohen Law Group PREVENTING AND ADDRESSING FRAUD IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT Magnolia C (lower level) Category: Administration This workshop will explore the significant impact of fraud in local government, focusing on real-life examples and the latest statistics. Attendees will learn practical strategies for preventing fraud, including robust internal controls, effective pre-employment screening, and theft reporting policies.

The session will also cover best practices for responding to suspected fraud, including internal investigations and damage control measures.

Scott Koman, CPA, CVA, CFE, MAFF, Director, Forensic Accounting Services, Boyer & Ritter LLC QUICKBOOKS ROUNDTABLE Crystal A (lower level) Category: Administration This session will allow township staff who use QuickBooks to gather and talk about their issues and concerns. There will be a live demo of a QuickBooks file to provide examples of the Chart of Accounts, different funds, transfers between funds, payroll questions, and more. Come prepared to ask questions, network, and learn!

Diana Patton, Certified QuickBooksPro Advisor

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS REACHING FOR EXCELLENCE: A GUIDE TO PUBLIC SERVICE Empire A (lower level) Category: Administration A follow-up to Surviving and Thriving as a Municipal Administrator, this fun and informative workshop is geared toward township employees looking to implement tools and behaviors to take their personal and municipal service up a notch. The presentation will cover organization, leading by example, creating a deep want in others to perform well, and establishing healthy and supportive working relationships. These goals take work and dedication but are well worth the effort!

Elizabeth Tolan, Township Manager, Sugarloaf Twp., Luzerne Co. SHORT-TERM RENTALS: THE MAKINGS OF EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT Cocoa Boardroom (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Planning/Zoning This workshop is designed to provide participants with up-to-date information on short-term rental management practices in Pennsylvania. This session, “Cooking Up Compliance,” will cover the makings of effective enforcement of your municipality’s short-term rental ordinance and regulations to resolve conflict, reduce complaints, and save time and money.

This is the second of a two-part series — the other is Short-Term Rentals: Ingredients for Effective Administration at 1:15 p.m.

Renee Rafferty, STR Administrator, and Alexis Wilkinson, Zoning/STR Enforcement Officer, Tobyhanna Twp., Monroe Co. THIS NEVER HAPPENS HERE: DEALING WITH POTENTIAL MISCONDUCT Cocoa Suite 6 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration Employers take no pleasure in imposing disciplinary sanctions against an employee, but it is sometimes a necessary tool to address employmentrelated misconduct and other circumstances. However, when mistakes are made in the decision-making process, disciplinary action can be nullified, reversed, and/or create significant liability exposure, thereby making a bad situation even worse. Attendees of this workshop will learn the keys to a proper investigation and sound decision-making.

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MONDAY

4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #4

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL EVENT WITH EXHIBITORS!!

5-6 p.m.

SANGRIA WITH SANKO AND OUTDOOR EXHIBITORS Outdoor Exhibits (Free!)

New!

Connect with exhibitors in an open-air setting while enjoying sangria, chips, and salsa. A great afternoon of networking opportunities!

6-7 p.m.

New!

FIESTA RECEPTION WITH INDOOR EXHIBITORS Exhibit Hall (Free!)

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a variety of beverages in the indoor exhibit area while networking and mingling with exhibitors. * Special thanks to our sponsors for Sangria with Sanko and Outdoor Exhibitors and Fiesta with Indoor Exhibitors: PSATS Trustees Insurance and Retirement Services

Pennsylvania Townships Health Insurance Cooperative Trust Pennsylvania Municipalities Pension Trust PSATS Unemployment Compensation Group Trust

7:30-9:30 p.m.

PSATS BINGO Aztec Room (part of the Chocolate Ballroom) SOLD OUT! * Special thanks to our sponsors:

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Tuesday,AFTERNOON May 6, 2025WORKSHOPS 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN Chocolate Lobby (upper level) All delegates must get their badge and welcome packet at the check-in area before participating in any conference activities.

PSATS STORE AND MEMBER LOUNGE* Cocoa Suites 4 and 5 (down the ramp or escalator) Be sure to stop by the PSATS Store and Member Lounge, where you can grab a comfy seat, enjoy light refreshments, charge your phone, use one of the complimentary computers, get your PSATS ID card photo taken, and buy PSATS-themed gear and member supplies. * Special thanks to our sponsors:

FIRST TIME AT THE CONFERENCE? CHECK OUT THE NEW-BEE HIVE First-time attendees are encouraged to visit the New-Bee Hive in Cocoa Suite 4 (down the ramp or escalator). Meet other first-timers, ask questions of the PSATS staff, and enjoy light refreshments. Look for the bee!

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TUESDAY

PSATS CONFERENCE INFORMATION DESK OPEN Chocolate Lobby (upper level) Do you have questions about the conference, the mobile app, or how to get around the Lodge and Hershey? The PSATS staff at the information desk can help point you in the right direction.

7 a.m.-5 p.m.

7 a.m.-11 p.m. (Shuttle to Giant Center runs to 8 p.m.)

HOTEL SHUTTLE BUSES Chocolate Lobby Portico (upper level) (A PSATS shuttle runs between the Hershey Lodge and sponsoring hotels and a satellite parking area near the Giant Center. The Giant Center shuttle runs continuously from the Lodge to the Trolley Stop #2 guest house, marked by a “PSATS” banner.)

BREAKFAST IS SERVED! BREAKFAST WITH THE EXHIBITORS*, 7:30 A.M. Great American Hall (upper level) Stop by the exhibit hall to talk with our vendors, and while you’re there, enjoy a continental breakfast. * Special thanks to our sponsor:

FOOD TRUCKS, OPENING 7:30 A.M. Outdoor exhibit area, nearest the Chocolate Lobby portico.

Stop by the specialty food trucks, which will be open rain or shine.

More details about this and other dining options in and around the Lodge appear on page 18.

7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN — SHOW CLOSES AT 1:30 P.M. TODAY! Great American Hall and Lobby, and Outside 8:30 a.m.-noon GENERAL SESSION (All are welcome!)

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8:30 a.m.-noon NATIONAL ANTHEM Pennsylvania State Police Tpr. Robert Brallier PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Adeline Rocco, Supervisor, Jefferson Twp., Lackawanna Co.

LOCAL GOVERMENT FORUM PSATS members will pose questions for the majority and minority chairs of the Pa. House and Senate Local Government committees: Sen. Dawn Keefer, Sen. Patty Kim, Rep. Bob Freeman, and Rep. Brett Miller.

Sen. Dawn Keefer

Sen. Patty Kim

Rep. Bob Freeman

Rep. Brett Miller

KATHY WYROSDICK Executive Director, Governor’s Center for Local Government Services EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE David Sanko, PSATS Executive Director

Kathy Wyrosdick

David Sanko

ANNUAL PSATS BUSINESS MEETING TREASURER’S REPORT Bob Heffelfinger, PSATS Secretary-Treasurer FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Charles Wilson, Chair RULES COMMITTEE REPORT Jeff Fiant, Chair NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT Jim Patterson, Chair Schedule continues on next page

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GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR (invited)

8:30 a.m.-noon (General Session, cont.)

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT Terry Martin, Chair ADJOURNMENT 8:30-11:30 a.m.

TOWNSHIP ENGINEERS SPRING SEMINAR* Magnolia A (lower level) Note: The registration fee for this two-day event is $125 for members and $175 for non-members. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Topics: • Draft PAG-13 General Permit • Guide Rail and Local Owned Road: A Guide for

Municipal Engineers • Local Bridge Inventory and Data Interoperability Speakers: Jim Borino Jr., P.E., PennDOT Jamie Ebert, P.E., Environmental Group Manager, Pa. Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Clean Water Sean M. Furjanic, P.E., Environmental Program Manager, Pa. Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Clean Water, NPDES Permitting Division Matthew Long, Transportation Planning Manager, PennDOT, Center for Program Development & Management, Statewide Planning Division * Special thanks to Pennoni Associates Inc. for being the 2025 Township Engineers Association sponsor.

* This class is eligible for 3 professional development hours and/or 3 PGMA Public Works points per day.

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CHECK OUT THESE LUNCH OPTIONS! FOOD TRUCKS — 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Food trucks, stationed in the outdoor exhibit area, will be serving specialty sandwiches, beverages, and snacks, rain or shine.

More details about these and other dining options in and around the Lodge appear on page 18.

SECRETARIES-MANAGERS THANK-YOU LUNCHEON Populations under 5,000, Empire Ballroom and Populations over 5,000, Wild Rose A (lower level) The cost for the luncheon is $15 for township secretaries and managers and $25 for all others. Preregistration was required.

Note: The luncheon will be followed at 1:15 p.m. by the always-popular Secretaries-Managers Q&A, part of Workshop Session #5, also in Empire A. (See page xx for more details.) * Special thanks to COSTARS for sponsoring this event.

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #5 ACT 111: BRINGING YOUR ISSUES TO LIFE Cocoa Suite 1 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration You win or lose in arbitration based on whether you convince the Act 111 neutral arbitrator to accept and address your essential issues.

Whether your message is sustainability, dealing with fiscal distress, correcting past contractual problems, including excessive overtime, or regaining management rights, how do you persuade a neutral arbitrator to address these issues? Learn from experienced municipal Act 111 arbitrators how to present your optimal case to achieve the best results.

Patrick Harvey, Esq.; John McLaughlin, Esq; Richard Miller, Esq.; and David Mitchell, Esq., Campbell Durrant, P.C.

ADHERING TO THE ETHICS ACT TO STAY OUT OF THE NEWS Cocoa Suite 2 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration The Ethics Act states that public office is a public trust. Efforts to realize financial gain through public office or employment other than compensation provided by law is a violation of that trust. In this presentation, learn what the Ethics Act is and how the State Ethics Commission enforces it, what situations can result in violations of the act, and how to spot a potential problem so you can stay on the right side of the law — and out of the newspapers!

Julie Karabin, Assistant Counsel, and Jenifer Layman, Director of Enforcement, Litigation, and Education, Pa. State Ethics Commission

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS BRIDGE ON A BUDGET: HOW ONE TOWNSHIP SAVED TIME AND MONEY Empire D (lower level) Category: Public Works This workshop presents a case study of a bridge replacement in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, which overcame complex construction challenges, such as narrow working areas and site constraints, and still achieved significant time and cost savings. The presentation covers the unique prefabricated bridge system that led to efficient design and installation, as well as cutting-edge construction strategies that can help townships reduce timelines and maximize funds and community impact.

Steven Noble, Project Manager, CMC Bridge Systems CHARACTER PRESERVATION THROUGH LAND USE AND PLANNING Magnolia A (lower level) Category: Planning/Zoning It is no secret that local land use policies have a direct impact on how communities grow and change. They influence housing, transportation, economic opportunities, open space, schools, and much more. However, we often overlook those same policies when trying to sustain the characteristics we love about our municipalities. Explore how land use and planning play a pivotal role in character preservation in rural communities, from green spaces to residential areas to mixed-use development.

Rachael Hobbs, Rachel Reznick, and Katie Wickert, Local Government Planning Specialists, Office of Community Planning, Pa. Dept. of Community and Economic Development CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS: A CASE STUDY Cocoa Suite 6 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Public Safety In this workshop, participants will explore the vital role of effective communication during a crisis, using the response to the deadly R.M. Palmer explosion in West Reading as a case study. The session will cover strategies for managing public information, coordinating with emergency services, and maintaining public transparency. Attendees will learn best practices for delivering timely, clear updates, fostering trust, and supporting community resilience in the face of tragedy.

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1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #5

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #5 EMS IN CRISIS: WHAT MUNICIPAL LEADERS NEED TO KNOW Nigerian Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Public Safety This session will provide a brief look at how the current EMS crisis developed and explore in depth how EMS is currently funded and what is needed to fix the primary issues of recruitment and retention, training opportunities, finance (operations and capital), and public apathy. The presenter will also share a set of tools for municipal leaders to evaluate the health of their current EMS agency or potential providers if a change is needed.

Eric Schmidt, Chief & Executive Director, Shaler Hampton EMS

GIS & GPS DATA COLLECTION SERVICES SPONSOR FOR STORMWATER SYSTEMS WORKSHOP Tower Suite 2 (take the elevator to the first floor) Category: Public Works Remington & Vernick Engineers provided GIS and GPS data collection services to map and standardize stormwater assets per DEP guidelines for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The project addressed EPA-mandated updates to stormwater regulations, ensuring accurate maps of outfalls and compliance with MS4 standards.

RVE digitized WMAs data, ensured spatial accuracy, and trained staff on GPS equipment. The result was a color-coded stormwater map and GIS database that meets DEP standards and will aid WMAs in future planning efforts. Learn how RVE did it.

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS MAXIMIZING THE LIFE CYCLE OF TOWNSHIP ROADS Trinidad Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Public Works This session will cover the latest cost-effective road preservation methods, including crack sealing, slurry seals, and asphalt rejuvenators. These techniques can extend the life of township roads, reduce overall maintenance costs, and enhance road safety. Attendees will learn practical steps to implement these strategies, ensuring longer-lasting infrastructure while optimizing budgets. The session is ideal for township supervisors, public works staff, and road maintenance teams.

Bob Flinchbaugh, P.E., Municipal Team Lead, and Kyle Turner, P.E., Project Engineer, Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC MUNICIPAL LEGAL UPDATES, GAME-SHOW STYLE Crystal A (lower level) Category: Administration Join an interactive, game show‐themed presentation that encourages audience input while reviewing categories of municipal legal updates. These include challenging examples of property law, land use, zoning, labor and employment, and the many everyday legal issues facing municipal managers and leaders.

Samuel Wiser Jr., Attorney, Salzmann Hughes, P.C. SAFEGUARDING AGAINST NON-COMPLIANT DEVELOPMENT Cocoa Boardroom (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Planning/Zoning This workshop will explain how professional engineers and solicitors use the Municipalities Planning Code to protect townships during the development process. Plan reviews ensure proposed development complies with local regulations and standards, preventing costly and time-consuming delays. They also safeguard public safety by verifying that plans meet building codes and environmental requirements, and are crucial for maintaining transparency, preventing legal disputes, and protecting the municipality.

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #5 SECRETARIES-MANAGERS Q&A Empire A (lower level) Category: Administration This popular annual gathering gives township secretaries, managers, and other administrators a chance to ask questions and share ideas with their peers. Attend this workshop to learn more about your role.

Dawn Didra, CZO, Township Administrator and Secretary, Certified Zoning Officer, and Emergency Management Coordinator, Heidelberg Twp., Lehigh Co. Kenneth Johnson, Manager and Secretary-Treasurer, Windham Twp., Wyoming Co. Lindy Platz, Supervisor and Secretary-Treasurer, Girard Twp., Erie Co. SMART DEBT, STRONG TOWNSHIPS: MUNICIPAL BORROWING IN 2025 Magnolia C (lower level) Category: Administration This workshop will feature a panel discussion on the positive aspects of municipal debt in 2025, highlighting how strategic borrowing can be a valuable tool for townships. As governments face rising costs, infrastructure needs, and economic challenges, the panelists will share insights into why well-managed municipal debt is not just necessary but also beneficial for long-term growth and stability.

Ryan Gonder, Attorney, and Erica Wible, Attorney, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC R. Samuel Miller, CPA, CGFM, Assistant Township Manager and Finance Director, Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co. Zach Williard, Managing Director, PFM Asset Management SOLAR ORDINANCES AND SPONSOR WORKSHOP CONSERVATIVE’S VIEW: LET’S TALK Tower Suite 1 (take the elevator to first floor) Category: Planning/Zoning In this session, the Conservative Energy Network provides information on the role renewable energy sources play in providing a reliable and sustainable energy grid at a critical time in Pennsylvania energy history.

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS THE STATE OF STORMWATER FINANCING IN 2025 Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration This crash course on recent developments in stormwater management financing will review the state of relevant case law, including PASSHE v.

Borough of West Chester, and other pending cases and litigation. Presenters will discuss the benefits of stormwater fees to equitably allocate the costs of a regional program. Attendees will leave with the knowledge to establish a legally defensible stormwater fee.

Lee Stinnett, Attorney, and Isaac Wakefield, Attorney, Salzmann Hughes, P.C. THERE ARE FINES? PREPARING FOR A PADEP MS4 AUDIT Magnolia B (lower level) Category: Administration This workshop prepares township officials and public works staff for an MS4 audit by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Participants will learn what to expect, how to avoid common compliance issues, and prevent fines through effective recordkeeping, public education, and BMPs. The session covers audit preparation, including data collection, documentation, and key focus areas for inspectors. Attendees will gain strategies to ensure full compliance and reduce the risk of penalties.

Bobby Maiden, Project Manager II, and Jennifer Orr-Greene, Environmental Team Lead, Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC A TOOLKIT FOR TODAY’S CODE ENFORCEMENT Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Planning/Zoning This workshop offers detailed examples of proper enforcement of municipal codes, such as nuisance ordinances, property maintenance codes, and building codes. Attendees will also review new data and trends and learn the latest legal tools for a modern code enforcement toolkit.

Zachary Rice, Attorney, Salzmann Hughes, P.C.

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1:15-2:20 p.m. — Workshop Session #5

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #6 ADAPTING TO THE DIGITAL ERA: TRANSFORMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Administration This workshop will explore the evolving landscape of local governance in the digital age through discussion of the challenges and opportunities faced by townships in embracing technological advancements for improved service delivery, transparency, and citizen engagement. The presentation will share success stories and best practices from communities that have successfully navigated this digital shift.

Jessica Bauer, Event Manager, and Dana Stinson, Project Manager, gWorks EVOLVING BEST PRACTICES IN BID MANAGEMENT Magnolia C (lower level) Category: Administration As townships strive for better pricing and greater bidder participation, they face continually evolving challenges, including material and labor shortages, supply chain issues, and availability of qualified bidders. This thought-provoking session will help you visualize strategies that position your township to not only meet the core requirements of bidding but also consider best practices that produce real results when managing bids in today’s changing environment.

Freddy Lutz, Principal, PennBid FIVE IDEAS FOR LOCAL SPONSOR GOVERNMENT INVESTORS IN 2025 WORKSHOP Tower Suite 2 (take the elevator to first floor) Category: Administration While market uncertainty always exists, tried and true strategies can help optimize portfolios in any market environment in any year. This session will focus on five areas of investing for local governments, including short-term investments, long-term investments, permitted investments, bond proceeds, and fund security. We will also explore strategies for borrowings, investments, planning for arbitrage rebate, and fraud mitigation.

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS INTERGOVERNMENTAL MS4 COLLABORATION: A PENNSYLVANIA TOOLKIT Magnolia A (lower level) Category: Planning/Zoning Collaborative approaches to meeting MS4 pollutant reduction requirements can provide better opportunities to implement more meaningful and cost-effective projects. Due to the small size of jurisdictions and often limited resources, accomplishing this independently can be particularly challenging for local governments. Instructors will share the Pennsylvania MS4 Collaboration Toolkit as a resource for municipalities that want to work across jurisdictional boundaries.

Beth Uhler, Pennsylvania Director, Center for Watershed Protection

INVESTING IN RESILIENCY FOR SPONSOR ENERGY AND COST SAVINGS WORKSHOP Tower Suite 1 (take the elevator to first floor) Category: Public Works Communities need to stay more than one step ahead and have proactive investment to adapt and reduce risks.

Understanding your township’s future opportunities for energy efficiency and how risk will change over time is the first step and allows for smarter and cost-effective planning. Join us to learn about: • Strategies for decarbonization; • Solar and battery storage; • Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure; • Key trends and best practices; and • Funding resources.

Nicole Stika, Director, Sustainability Advisory, World Kinect Corporation

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #6 LEGAL UPDATE: ISSUES AFFECTING PART-TIME POLICE OFFICERS Cocoa Suite 6 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Public Safety Focusing on a case study of DeForte v. Worthington, this workshop will provide an analysis of the current laws affecting part-time police officers and their availability for full employment. This workshop will cover recent court decisions from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, U.S. District Courts, and the Third Circuit addressing issues related to due process, civil service, policies, and practical considerations related to employing part-time police officers.

Sheryl Brown, Esq., Siana Law

MANAGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING: AN ORDINANCE APPROACH Magnolia B (lower level) Category: Public Safety Electric vehicles are here to stay and bring many positive environmental advantages. However, each new technology always brings unintended consequences. How do we remain compatible safely? This session offers an approach to review the hazards and protection features in place, explains the need for better protection given the foreseeability of the hazard, and relates how legal, public safety, and elected officials came together to craft an ordinance to manage the hazard, particularly in garages.

William Jenaway, Vice Chairman; James Johnson, Chief, Fire & EMS; and John Walko, Township Solicitor, Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery Co.

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS MANAGING TRUCK TRAFFIC: A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH Crystal A (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Planning/Zoning This workshop will cover key topics in freight planning and management.

Participants will learn how to collaborate with metropolitan or rural planning organizations, PennDOT, and neighboring municipalities to address truck parking and traffic on local and state roads. The session will also explore industrial land use needs and provide examples of how a collaborative multiregional effort used the Eastern Pennsylvania Freight Plan to successfully turn policy into comprehensive freight-land use actions.

Becky Bradley, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Stephen Chiaramonte, Vice President – Transportation Planning, WSP

PA LAWS FOR AGRICULTURE AND YOUR MUNICIPALITY’S ROLE Empire D (lower level) Category: Administration In this workshop, an attorney from the Penn State Ag and Shale Law Center will discuss the applicable statewide laws and regulations that address agricultural operations, highlighting details of the state’s Nutrient and Odor Management, Right-to-Farm, and Agricultural Security Area regulations and more. This will be a companion to the ACRE 101 workshop that will follow.

Brook Duer, Attorney, Penn State Law

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2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #6

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #6 PRIORITIZING ROADWAY REPAIRS Trinidad Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Public Works This workshop will focus on effective tools and strategies for assessing the condition of roads and other township infrastructure. Learn how to use data-driven methods, such as pavement condition indices and GIS mapping, to evaluate infrastructure needs and prioritize repairs or upgrades.

Attendees will discover best practices for determining which projects to fund and when, optimizing resources for long-term sustainability and cost efficiency.

Bob Flinchbaugh, P.E., Municipal Team Lead, and Mike Grigoruk, Construction Manager, Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC

RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW AND SUNSHINE ACT UPDATE Nigerian Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Administration This workshop will provide an overview of significant decisions under the Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act in the last year from both the courts and the Office of Open Records. The session will also cover legislative changes and how they affect townships and their open records officers’ and officials’ procedures and determinations of what are and are not public records, plus open meetings requirements.

Joshua Bonn, Partner, Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, PC

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS THE ROLE OF CODE OFFICIALS IN DISASTER RESPONSE Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Public Safety This insightful presentation on the critical role of code officials in disaster response will cover effective communication strategies, coordination between government entities and code officials, and best practices for ensuring public safety. Key lessons learned from past disasters will guide discussions on identifying unsafe buildings and determining when condemnation is necessary to protect the community. Prepare to enhance your township’s resilience and response capabilities.

Jared Gasiewski, MCP, Operations Manager, Central PA Region; Mike Italia, MPA, Operations Manager; Matt McCloskey, BCO, CZO, Operations Manager, Main Line; and Matt Walter, MCP, CFM, Public Division Vice President, Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.

A SIMULATED HEARING ON MULTIFAMILY HOUSING (ends at 5:15 p.m.)

Cocoa Boardroom (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Planning/Zoning Join Barley Snyder attorneys in an engaging and educational interactive experience that delves into the complexities of a conditional use application for a multifamily development. This session will simulate real-world applications featuring township staff, township solicitors, elected officials, a developer, and objectors from the audience. Participants will learn how to effectively handle complex zoning matters in their municipality.

Beth Kohl, Member, and Stacey MacNeal, Partner, Barley Snyder

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2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #6

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #6 STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH ROGUE ELECTED OFFICIALS Cocoa Suite 1 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration Unfortunately, when rogue elected officials act in a way that is contrary to the interests of their township, they cannot be disciplined for bad behavior.

Their bad behavior (whether in person or online) can cause both practical problems and legal liability. This session will explore how a rogue official’s bad conduct undermines township operations and legal defenses and suggest actions to take to potentially mitigate liability and stop bad behavior.

Patrick Harvey, Esq.; John McLaughlin, Esq.; Richard Miller, Esq.; and David Mitchell, Esq., Campbell Durrant, P.C.

TRAILS FOR ALL: THE WHY AND HOW Wild Rose A (lower level) Category: Public Works Trails attract people to the area to exercise, relax, and socialize, and well-developed and maintained trails also bring economic benefits. This session will explore how trails can be successfully planned, constructed, and maintained for the community’s benefit. The presenters will discuss the many types of trails and how they can be used and review methods to plan for and fund trail construction and maintenance.

Dan Hendey, Education and Maintenance Institute Manager, Pa. Recreation and Park Society Drew Rinaldi Subits, Consultant,Tacony Creek Park, Philadelpia Lori Yeich, Manager, Central Region Office, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Kristin Zeigler, Recreation and Conservation Adviser, Trail, Greenways and Statewide Planning-Partnerships Section, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS TRENDS AND ISSUES WITH MUNICIPAL FIRE & EMS SERVICE Cocoa Suite 2 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Public Safety This workshop will discuss legal updates, trends, and issues faced by municipalities and elected officials in their interaction and working relationship with volunteer and paid fire and EMS first responders. Topics will include funding sources, regionalization, volunteer retention, municipal oversight, control and liability, the interplay of a municipality and a separate non-profit entity, and the impact and power of public opinion on public safety issues.

Andrew Rongaus, Partner, Siana Law UPSKILLING COMMUNICATIONS IN GOVERNMENT: A 360° VIEW Empire A (lower level) Category: Administration In today’s interconnected world, effective communication is essential for fostering transparency, collaboration, and community engagement. This session provides a comprehensive exploration of key communication strategies. The first part will focus on clear, empathetic, and engaging communication with the public. The second will delve into crafting engaging content on social media while still managing costs, and the last will focus on building productive relationships with elected officials.

Jadyn Furge, Communications Coordinator; Jason Kratsas, Manager; and Stephanie Olszewski, Executive Assistant, Twp. of Pine, Allegheny Co.

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #7 ACRE 101 Empire D (lower level) Category: Planning/Zoning In this workshop, the ACRE attorney from the Pa. Office of the Attorney General will explain what ACRE is and what it means for municipalities, including the complaint process and hot issues impacting agriculture and municipaliities.

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2:45-3:50 p.m. — Workshop Session #6

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #7 CYBERSECURITY AND YOUR TOWNSHIP Magnolia C (lower level) Category: Public Safety Designed to provide participants with an understanding of cybersecurity, this workshop will cover a range of topics, including the current cyber threat landscape, cybersecurity tools necessary to secure networks, and strategies for cyberattack preparedness and resiliency.

Robert Yeagley, President, Eagle Secure Solutions

DEALING WITH BIZARRE AND UNIQUE EMPLOYMENT QUESTIONS Cocoa Suite 1 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration Lessons can often be learned from the craziest real-life scenarios. This workshop will review entertaining and unique employment situations involving hiring, firing, and everything in between.

Patrick Harvey, Esq.; John McLaughlin, Esq.; Richard Miller, Esq.; and David Mitchell, Esq., Campbell Durrant, P.C.

ECONOMICAL AND SUSTAINABLE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION (ends at 4:40 p.m.)

Wild Rose A (lower level) Category: Public Works In this workshop, participants will learn how to use materials they already have to rehabilitate township pavements. This includes using recycling techniques, such as full-depth reclamation, cold in-place recycling, central plant cold recycling, and hot in-place recycling, to increase the miles of pavement that can be rehabilitated each year.

Rex Eberly, Executive Director, Pa. Association of Asphalt Material Applicators

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPLEMENT STORMWATER BMPS (ends at 4:40 p.m.)

Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Public Works This presentation will provide an overview, including case studies, of MS4 permit holders that implemented joint stormwater BMP projects to meet MS4 requirements. The session will identify the various ways that joint stormwater projects can provide MS4 credit to permit holders, why organizations would consider creating partnerships to implement stormwater projects, and what key information must be established when creating an agreement between MS4 permit holders.

Amanda Fetterman, MS4 Specialist, and Andrew Tuleya, GIS Manager, ARRO Consulting FUTURE-PROOFING TOWNSHIP SERVICES: ADAPTING TO NEW TRENDS Nigerian Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Administration This workshop will help participants anticipate and adapt to the future trends shaping township services by discussing the impact of such trends as remote work, smart cities, sustainability, and evolving citizen expectations on local government. The presentation will provide insights and strategies for townships to stay agile, embrace innovation, and deliver services that meet the evolving needs of their communities.

Jessica Bauer, Event Manager, and Dana Stinson, Project Manager, gWorks LOCAL BRIDGE PROJECTS: INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & FUNDING (ends at 4:40 p.m.)

Magnolia B (lower level) Category: Public Works This workshop will cover types of local bridge inspections and how often they should be done, bridge weight limit posting, maintenance item repair requirements, and alternative funding sources for local bridge projects.

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4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #7

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #7 PAVEMENT SUBGRADE STABILIZATION AND CONDITIONING Trinidad Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Public Works This workshop covers subgrade stabilization and conditioning techniques to extend pavement life and road durability. Participants will learn about chemical treatments, geosynthetics, and mechanical methods to strengthen weak subgrades and improve load-bearing capacity. The session will also emphasize proper drainage and conditioning for environmental stressors, reducing long-term maintenance costs.

Mike Grigoruk, Construction Manager, and Kyle Turner, P.E., Project Engineer, Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC

PSATS LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Category: Administration Attend this workshop to gain insight on PSATS’ legislative program. Hear the latest updates on key issues like unfunded mandates, land use, and local control. Ask questions and learn how to be a more effective advocate.

PSATS will also offer guidance on how to use its new Grassroots Advocacy Tool. A reception with members of the General Assembly follows in the Great American Hall.

Brian Rengert, Director of Government Relations, PSATS

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AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS SHALE GAS IN PA: MAXIMIZING SPONSOR WORKSHOP AND SUSTAINING ITS POTENTIAL Cocoa Suite 6 (down the ramp or the escalator) Category: Planning/Zoning More than 15 years into the shale revolution, Pennsylvania has emerged as the second largest natural gas producer in the nation.

How does the commonwealth ensure that the economic, environmental, and national security benefits of shale gas are maximized? What policy challenges could derail this success, and what new benefits of shale development could be right around the corner? Join this session for a timely and informative look into Pennsylvania’s shale gas industry.

Jim Welty, President, Marcellus Shale Coalition

SKILL GAMES: SUPPORTING SMALL SPONSOR BUSINESSES AND TOWNSHIPS WORKSHOP Magnolia A (lower level) Category: Administration Pace-O-Matic, the nation’s leading skill game developer, will explore how legal Pennsylvania skill games currently operate in the commonwealth, how they differ from other games in the market, and the benefits they bring to local small businesses, nonprofits, and veteran’s organizations. The team will also provide an update on state proposals to regulate and tax skill games, which could be a significant tax revenue generator for local townships.

Michael Barley, Chief Public Affairs Officer; Jeanna Bouzek, Senior Vice President, Market Management; Matt Haverstick, Head of Legal-PA; and Frank Noonan, National Compliance Director, Pace-O-Matic

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4:10-5:15 p.m. — Workshop Session #7

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 4:10-5:25 p.m. — Workshop Session #7 TOWNSHIP MANAGEMENT: ACHIEVING FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Crystal A (lower level) Category: Administration Sustainability is the most important word in local government’s vocabulary. Learn what your township can do to ensure quality services continue uninterrupted at a time when federal and state aid are trending down, unfunded mandates are trending up, and taxpayers are demanding that supervisors keep taxes low.

Tommy Ryan, Manager, West Vincent Twp., Chester Co.

WEBSITE ESSENTIALS: CREATING USER-FRIENDLY AND SECURE SITES (ends at 4:40 p.m.)

Cocoa Suite 2 (down the ramp or escalator) Category: Administration This 30-minute workshop will provide an overview of essential elements for creating a successful municipal website. Participants will learn how to design a user-friendly site, organize content effectively, and prioritize security measures. Key topics include website structure, content organization, and cybersecurity best practices, such as plugin maintenance and protection of sensitive information.

Pete Socks, Founder, SockEm Web Solutions LLC

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SPECIAL EVENT! 6-7:30 p.m.

Join forces with township officials from across the state and meet your elected state senators and representatives at the PSATS Legislative Grassroots Reception. PSATS has invited members of the Pa. General Assembly to come to Hershey to meet with their township peers and learn from you what should be at the top of their local government agenda.

The reception is also an opportunity for you to mingle with your fellow PSATS Grassroots Advocacy Network members, share in the network’s success stories, and learn what’s on the horizon in 2025. * Thank you to our sponsors: PSATS Trustees Insurance and Retirement Services Pennsylvania Townships Health Insurance Cooperative Trust Pennsylvania Municipalities Pension Trust PSATS Unemployment Compensation Group Trust

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ENTERTAINMENT: CHRIS ECKERT Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom) Free!

Chris is a former township supervisor and seasoned performer and recording artist whose repertoire ranges from music of the 1940s to today’s popular tunes.

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PSATS LEGISLATIVE GRASSROOTS RECEPTION Great American Hall (Free, registration required. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided.)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 7:30-8:15 a.m.

DONUTS WITH DAVE Cocoa Suite 1 and Cocoa Terrace (lower level) Grab a donut, pour some coffee, and chat with PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko.

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CONFERENCE CHECK-IN, 8 a.m. - noon Chocolate Lobby (upper level) PSATS CONFERENCE INFORMATION DESK, 8 a.m. - noon Chocolate Lobby (upper level) RESOLUTIONS (continued if necessary) Chocolate Ballroom (upper level) 8-11 a.m.

PSATS STORE AND MEMBER LOUNGE* Cocoa Suites 4 and 5 (down the ramp or escalator) Be sure to stop by the PSATS Store and Member Lounge, where you can grab a comfy seat, enjoy light refreshments, charge your phone, use one of the complimentary computers, get your PSATS ID card photo taken, and buy PSATS-themed gear and member supplies. * Special thanks to sponsors:

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8:30 a.m.-Noon GENERAL SESSION (All are welcome!)

Chocolate Ballroom CALL TO ORDER Jay Wilkes, PSATS President POSTING OF THE COLORS Lower Dauphin High School Junior ROTC NATIONAL ANTHEM Chris Eckert, former township supervisor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Charles O. Stowe, PSATS Second Vice President

EMERGENCY SERVICES FORUM EMS Success Stories: Local Options, Local Solutions Meyersdale Area Ambulance Municipal Emergency Services Authority (MESA) Pocono Mountain Regional EMS Southern Chester County EMS

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SPEAKER Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary, Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Cindy Adams Dunn

YOUTH AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

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8:30 a.m.-Noon KEYNOTE SPEAKER: MIKE STAVER, AUTHOR, LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE EXPERT Mike Staver is the author of “Leadership Isn’t for Cowards” and an internationally respected speaker, author, and coach. Staver takes noisy, often complex leadership content and makes it immediately useful, digestible, and entertaining. In all his work, the goal Mike Staver is simple — helping leaders perform better and live better lives. To accomplish this, Staver uses counterintuitive perspectives, a storytelling style, and entertaining delivery that makes the often-challenging realities of work and life easier to absorb and put into practice.

Staver has degrees in business administration and counseling psychology.

He is a Certified Speaking Professional and in 2022 was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. Staver created a training program ranked No. 1 by Training Magazine on its 2018 Training Top 125 list.

His message is grounded in the belief that leadership is about influence regardless of position, title, or power.

FINAL PRIZES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Distribution of Attendance Certificates

Don’t miss next year’s conference, April 19-22, 2026, in Hershey!

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Outdoor Exhibit Area

EXHIBITORS – BY CATEGORY Please note that not all road products exhibited may be PennDOT-approved.

Accounting Software/Services #191 inside Dallas Data Systems, Pottstown, PA #197 inside Edmunds GovTech, Northfield, NJ #19 inside gWorks, Omaha, NE #165 inside Tyler Technologies, Plano, TX

Agencies (State/Federal) L7 inside Center for Rural Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA #193 inside COSTARS/Pa. Department of General Services, Harrisburg, PA L3 inside Pa. Chiefs of Police Association, Harrisburg, PA #140 inside Pa. Department of Agriculture, Harrisburg, PA L12 inside Pa. Department of Community & Economic Development, Harrisburg, PA L6 inside Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Harrisburg, PA L13 inside Pa. Department of Environmental Protection, Norristown, PA L15 inside Pa. Department of Health - WalkWorks, Harrisburg, PA L1 inside Pa. Emergency Management Agency, Harrisburg, PA L2 inside Pa. State Police, Harrisburg, PA L11 inside Pa. Treasury Department, Harrisburg, PA #148 inside PennDOT - LTAP, Harrisburg, PA #129 inside PennDOT - Office of Planning, Harrisburg, PA #10 inside U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, MD, & Pittsburgh & Philadelphia, PA L5 inside U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, Harrisburg, PA

Architects/Builders #13 inside Acela Architects + Engineers, PC, Allentown, PA #175 inside Buchart Horn, Inc., York, PA #89 inside Colliers Engineering & Design, Lehigh Valley, PA #119 inside The EADS Group, Altoona, PA #60 inside Gorski Engineering, Inc., Collegeville, PA #182 inside JHA Companies, Montrose, PA #76 inside Larson Design Group, Williamsport, PA #118 inside Xycom Technology Group, Pittsburgh, PA

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Asphalt Products/Services #100 inside & A&H Equipment Co., Harrisburg & Zelienople, PA #46 & 47 outside #136 inside Asphalt Maintenance Solutions, LLC, Allentown, PA #56 inside Asphalt Paving Systems, Lehighton, PA #123 inside Barrett Industries, Hamilton, OH L18 inside Evercor Facility Management, Wyoming, PA #34 inside Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., State College, PA #57 inside HEI-WAY LLC, Sarver, PA #47 inside Highway Rehabilitation Corporation, Alden, NY #124 inside Midland Asphalt Materials, Clearfield/Bloomsburg, PA #53 inside Pa. Association of Asphalt Material Applicators (PAAMA), Harrisburg, PA #69 inside Patch Management Inc., Fairless Hills, PA #18 inside Recon Construction Services, Inc., York, PA #74 inside Russell Standard, Fayetteville, PA #3 inside & SealMaster, Allentown, Hillsville, & Pittsburgh, PA #35 & 36 outside #177 inside UNIQUE Paving Materials Corp., Cleveland, OH

Asset Management Systems #175 inside Buchart Horn, Inc., York, PA #21 inside JAMAR Technologies, Inc., Hatfield, PA #6 inside TRAISR, Plymouth Meeting, PA #165 inside Tyler Technologies, Plano, TX

Associations/Societies #51 inside Marcellus Shale Coalition, Pittsburgh, PA #53 inside Pa. Association of Asphalt Material Applicators (PAAMA), Harrisburg, PA L14 inside Pa. Association of Conservation Districts, Inc., Harrisburg, PA L3 inside Pa. Chiefs of Police Association, Harrisburg, PA L4 inside Pa. Recreation & Park Society/TMI, State College, PA #130 & 131 and Pa. State Association of Township Supervisors, Enola, PA #146 & 147 inside Chocolate Lobby Warren County Visitors Bureau, Warren County, PA

Athletic Equipment #14 inside George Ely Associates, Inc., Carlisle, PA #65 inside General Recreation, Inc., Newtown Square, PA

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#141 inside Suit-Kote Corporation, Cortland, NY

#70 inside Keystone Purchasing Network, Milton, PA #17 inside Kompan, Austin, TX #98 inside Sport Court of PA, Mohnton, PA

Auction Services/Online Auctions #143 inside Auctions International, East Aurora, NY #87 inside GovDeals, Bethesda, MD #15 inside H.K. Keller Real Estate and Auctions, Lancaster, PA #183 inside Municibid.com, Pottstown, PA #179 inside Tranzon Alderfer Auction Co., Harleysville, PA

Automotive Sales & Service Equipment #37 inside Hondru Fleet, Government and Commercial Sales, Manheim, PA

Beverages #192 inside Milkshakes!!, Harrisburg, PA

Bridge Products & Services (Includes Prefabricated, Timber, & Vehicle) #123 inside Barrett Industries, Hamilton, OH #142 inside Carroll Engineering Corporation, Warrington, PA #41 inside CMC Bridge Systems, Denver, CO #62 inside Contech Engineered Solutions, Denver, PA #58 inside Creative Composites Group, Alum Bank, PA #28 inside FPT Infrastructure, Mount Airy, NC #34 inside Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., State College, PA #92 inside Lane Enterprises, Camp Hill, PA #104 inside Quality Bridge & Fab., Inc., West Middlesex, PA #3 inside & SealMaster, Allentown, Hillsville, & Pittsburgh, PA #35 & 36 outside #86 inside U.S. Bridge, Cambridge, OH

Building Materials #96 inside 84 Lumber, Eighty Four, PA #41 inside CMC Bridge Systems, Denver, CO

Buildings & Storage Containment #174 inside Elemental Shelter Solutions, Burgettstown, PA #60 inside Gorski Engineering, Inc., Collegeville, PA

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#38 inside & T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment, Limerick, PA #52-56 outside #117 inside United Rentals, Inc., Stamford, CT

Carpet/Floor Tile & Installation #22 inside Commercial Flooring Professionals, Inc., Camp Hill, PA

Cleaning Equipment –­­ Pressure Washers #180 inside & Americhem International, Inc., Altoona, Middletown, Philadelphia, & #2 outside Williamsport, PA #73 inside Beco Equipment, Leola, PA

Code Enforcement/Inspections/Education #46 inside ARRO Consulting, Lancaster, PA #125 inside BIU of PA Inc., Feasterville-Trevose, PA #152 inside Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc, Manheim, PA #197 inside Edmunds GovTech, Northfield, NJ #182 inside JHA Companies, Montrose, PA #111 inside Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc., Wexford, PA #185 inside Pa. Municipal Code Alliance, Chambersburg, PA #6 inside TRAISR, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Community/Economic Development #137 inside Conservative Energy Network of Pennsylvania, Hollidaysburg, PA #27 inside Franklin Energy/FirstEnergy, Murrysville, PA #184 inside Loop - Websites for Municipalities, Sherwood Park, AB L12 inside Pa. Department of Community & Economic Development, Harrisburg, PA L15 inside Pa. Department of Health - WalkWorks, Harrisburg, PA #126 inside SDL, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Computers/Information Systems & Services/Websites #120 inside C.S. Davidson, Inc., York, PA #186 & 187 inside Diversified Technology Corp., Bloomsburg, PA #113 inside Eagle Secure Solutions, Lebanon, PA #133 inside FileBank, Inc., Oakland, NJ #112 inside Higher Information Group, Harrisburg, PA #157 inside Intrada Technologies, Muncy, PA

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#196 inside Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., Lehigh Valley & Poconos, PA

#102 inside Kinetic, Ephrata, PA #184 inside Loop - Websites for Municipalities, Sherwood Park, AB #71 inside Savvy Citizen, Pittsburgh, PA #126 inside SDL, Berkeley Heights, NJ #144 inside SockEm Web Solutions LLC, Hanover, PA #72 inside Sourcewell, Staples, MN #30 inside Underdog Cyber Defense, East Stroudsburg, PA

Concrete/Cement Products/Services L18 inside Evercor Facility Management, Wyoming, PA #28 inside FPT Infrastructure, Mount Airy, NC

Construction Materials & Services #96 inside 84 Lumber, Eighty Four, PA #154 inside Asphalt Care Equipment, Philadelphia, PA #59 inside Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc - Water & Wastewater Services, Skippack, PA #67 inside Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC, Pottstown, PA #41 inside CMC Bridge Systems, Denver, CO #66 inside GFT, Mechanicsburg, PA #60 inside Gorski Engineering, Inc., Collegeville, PA #34 inside Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., State College, PA #5 inside Keystone Concrete Products, Inc., New Holland, PA #70 inside Keystone Purchasing Network, Milton, PA #108 inside Pennoni, Philadelphia, PA

Contractors #56 inside Asphalt Paving Systems, Lehighton, PA #125 inside BIU of PA Inc., Feasterville-Trevose, PA #9 inside Keystone Petroleum Equipment/OWL Services, Mechancisburg, PA #26 inside Moser Roofing Solutions LLC, Lancaster, PA #69 inside Patch Management Inc., Fairless Hills, PA #18 inside Recon Construction Services, Inc., York, PA #159 inside Redcon Engineering, Carnegie, PA #98 inside Sport Court of PA, Mohnton, PA #30 inside Underdog Cyber Defense, East Stroudsburg, PA

Cooperative Purchasing Contracts #22 inside Commercial Flooring Professionals, Inc., Camp Hill, PA #60 inside Gorski Engineering, Inc., Collegeville, PA

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#70 inside Keystone Purchasing Network, Milton, PA #6 outside Lawn and Golf Supply Company, Phoenixville, PA #132 inside PennBid, Nazareth, PA #72 inside Sourcewell, Staples, MN

COSTARS #96 inside 84 Lumber, Eighty Four, PA #100 inside & A&H Equipment Co., Harrisburg & Zelienople, PA #46 & 47 outside #82 inside Abel Recon, Mountville, PA #158 inside Advanced Rehabilitation Technology, Bryan, OH #101 inside AG-Industrial, Inc., New Holland, PA #8 outside Altec Industries, Inc., Plains, PA #180 inside & Americhem International, Inc., Altoona, Middletown, Philadelphia, & #2 outside Williamsport, PA #16 outside Ascendance Truck Centers, Harrisburg, PA #154 inside Asphalt Care Equipment, Philadelphia, PA

#18-21 outside Best Line Equipment, State College, PA #59 inside Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc - Water & Wastewater Services, Skippack, PA #57 & 58 outside Bradco Supply Company, Towanda, PA #67 inside Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC, Pottstown, PA #22 inside Commercial Flooring Professionals, Inc., Camp Hill, PA #62 inside Contech Engineered Solutions, Denver, PA #193 inside COSTARS/Pa. Department of General Services, Harrisburg, PA #78 inside & John Deere, Lancaster, PA #31 outside #61 outside Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment, Kings Park, NY #41-45 outside Eagle Power & Equipment, Montgomeryville, PA #113 inside Eagle Secure Solutions, Lebanon, PA #197 inside Edmunds GovTech, Northfield, NJ #139 inside GameTime Park & Playground Equipment/MRC, Sea Girt, NJ #115 inside & Groff Tractor & Equipment/Foster F. Wineland/ #62-64 outside Five Star Equipment, Lebanon, PA #8 inside Guyer Brothers Inc., New Enterprise, PA #34 inside Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., State College, PA #57 inside HEI-WAY LLC, Sarver, PA #33 & 34 outside Highway Equipment & Supply Co., Harrisburg, PA

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#136 inside Asphalt Maintenance Solutions, LLC, Allentown, PA #178 inside & Bergey’s Truck Centers, Souderton, PA #10 outside

#43 inside Insight Pipe Contracting, Harmony, PA #39 inside Ironton Global, Coplay, PA #36 inside & E.M. Kutz, Inc., Reading & Whitehall, PA #65 & 66 outside #92 inside Lane Enterprises, Camp Hill, PA #22-24 outside Levan Machine & Truck Equipment, Fleetwood, PA #114 inside Lyons Recreation, LLC, Stratford, NJ #105 inside M&W Precast, LLC, Ottsville, PA #121 inside Main Stream Industries Incorporated, Bernville, PA #124 inside Midland Asphalt Materials, Clearfield/Bloomsburg, PA #99 inside National Gunite, Johnstown, PA #69 inside Patch Management Inc., Fairless Hills, PA #77 inside Performance Pipelining Inc., Bedford, PA #188 inside PPS - Palco Power Systems, Jeannette, PA #44 & 45 inside Print O Stat Inc., York, PA #104 inside Quality Bridge & Fab., Inc., West Middlesex, PA #2 inside Recreation Resource USA, Kennett Square, PA #88 inside Scantek Infomanagement Solutions, Willow Grove, PA #98 inside Sport Court of PA, Mohnton, PA #156 inside & Structural Metal Fabricators Inc., Palmerton, PA #1 outside #74-76 outside Trius Inc., Bethlehem, PA #59 & 60 outside U.S. Municipal, King of Prussia, PA #24 & 25 inside & Valk Manufacturing Company, New Kingstown, PA 17 outside #118 inside Xycom Technology Group, Pittsburgh, PA

County Association of Township Officials Chocolate Lobby Warren County Visitors Bureau, Warren County, PA

Cranes #8 outside Altec Industries, Inc., Plains, PA

Culvert Liners #82 inside Abel Recon, Mountville, PA #173 inside Chemung Supply Corporation, Carlisle, PA #62 inside Contech Engineered Solutions, Denver, PA #189 inside DL VEWS, Inc., Chambersburg, PA #8 inside Guyer Brothers Inc., New Enterprise, PA #43 inside Insight Pipe Contracting, Harmony, PA #92 inside Lane Enterprises, Camp Hill, PA

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#99 inside National Gunite, Johnstown, PA #77 inside Performance Pipelining Inc., Bedford, PA

Custom Apparel/Promotional Items/Online Store #134 inside ENDGAME Marketing Solutions, Bethlehem, PA

Document Management #191 inside Dallas Data Systems, Pottstown, PA #133 inside FileBank, Inc., Oakland, NJ #112 inside Higher Information Group, Harrisburg, PA #93 & 94 inside ICC Community Development (General Code), Rochester, NY L17 inside KeyMark, Inc., Liberty, SC #132 inside PennBid, Nazareth, PA #88 inside Scantek Infomanagement Solutions, Willow Grove, PA

Drainage Products #173 inside Chemung Supply Corporation, Carlisle, PA

#61 inside Hartman Products, Pittsburgh, PA #92 inside Lane Enterprises, Camp Hill, PA #105 inside M&W Precast, LLC, Ottsville, PA

Dump/Service Bodies #100 inside & A&H Equipment Co., Harrisburg & Zelienople, PA #46 & 47 outside #8 outside Altec Industries, Inc., Plains, PA #16 outside Ascendance Truck Centers, Harrisburg, PA #57 & 58 outside Bradco Supply Company, Towanda, PA #14 & 15 outside Buyers Products Company, Mentor, OH #194 & 195 inside & H.A. DeHart & Son., Inc, Thorofare, NJ #25 & 26 outside #61 outside Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment, Kings Park, NY #13 outside J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Somerset, PA #36 inside & E.M. Kutz, Inc., Reading & Whitehall, PA #65 & 66 outside #48-51 outside Maxwell, State College, PA #127 inside MTech, Cleveland, OH #79 inside & Stephenson Equipment, Harrisburg, PA #67-73 & 77 outside

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#62 inside Contech Engineered Solutions, Denver, PA #189 inside DL VEWS, Inc., Chambersburg, PA

#38 inside & T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment, Limerick, PA #52-56 outside #74-76 outside Trius Inc., Bethlehem, PA

Dust Control #54 inside Global Environmental Solutions, LLC, Manchester, NH #124 inside Midland Asphalt Materials, Clearfield/Bloomsburg, PA

Educational Resources/Training L8 inside Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies, University Park, PA #181 inside Glatfelter Public Entities, York, PA L14 inside Pa. Association of Conservation Districts, Inc., Harrisburg, PA #140 inside Pa. Department of Agriculture, Harrisburg, PA L15 inside Pa. Department of Health - WalkWorks, Harrisburg, PA #84 inside Pa. One Call System, Inc, West Mifflin, PA L4 inside Pa. Recreation & Park Society/TMI, State College, PA L9 inside Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA #164 inside The Zigmund Company, Harrisburg, PA

Electronic Safety and Security #118 inside Xycom Technology Group, Pittsburgh, PA

Emergency Management #164 inside The Zigmund Company, Harrisburg, PA

Employee Benefits #161 inside CBIZ InR, Media, PA

Energy Consultant #7 inside Bowman, Fort Washington, PA #137 inside Conservative Energy Network of Pennsylvania, Hollidaysburg, PA #138 inside Cypress Creek Renewables, Santa Monica, CA #27 inside Franklin Energy/FirstEnergy, Murrysville, PA #145 inside World-Kinect Energy Services, Pittsburgh, PA

Energy Services & Supplies #103 inside EQT Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA #50 inside Williams Companies, Tunkhannock, PA #145 inside World-Kinect Energy Services, Pittsburgh, PA

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Engineers/Consultants/Surveyors/Planners #13 inside Acela Architects + Engineers, PC, Allentown, PA #46 inside ARRO Consulting, Lancaster, PA #85 inside Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, Clarks Summit, Freeland, & Plymouth Meeting, PA #155 inside Bassett Engineering, Montoursville, PA #7 inside Bowman, Fort Washington, PA #175 inside Buchart Horn, Inc., York, PA #142 inside Carroll Engineering Corporation, Warrington, PA #67 inside Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC, Pottstown, PA #89 inside Colliers Engineering & Design, Lehigh Valley, PA #120 inside C.S. Davidson, Inc., York, PA #119 inside The EADS Group, Altoona, PA #66 inside GFT, Mechanicsburg, PA #64 inside Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG), Harrisburg, PA #35 inside Barry Isett & Associates, Inc., Allentown, PA #182 inside JHA Companies, Montrose, PA #76 inside Larson Design Group, Williamsport, PA #132 inside PennBid, Nazareth, PA #108 inside Pennoni, Philadelphia, PA #159 inside Redcon Engineering, Carnegie, PA #68 inside Remington & Vernick Engineers, Yardley, PA #80 inside RETTEW Associates, Inc., Lancaster, PA #95 inside T and M Associates, Bethlehem, PA #10 inside U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, MD, & Pittsburgh & Philadelphia, PA

Entertainment #42 inside Schaefer Fireworks, Lancaster, PA

Environmental Organizations #46 inside ARRO Consulting, Lancaster, PA L8 inside Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies, University Park, PA L14 inside Pa. Association of Conservation Districts, Inc., Harrisburg, PA #140 inside Pa. Department of Agriculture, Harrisburg, PA #10 inside U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, MD, & Pittsburgh & Philadelphia, PA L5 inside U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, Harrisburg, PA

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#196 inside Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., Lehigh Valley & Poconos, PA

Equipment – Groundskeeping #180 inside & Americhem International, Inc., Altoona, Middletown, Philadelphia, & #2 outside Williamsport, PA #40 inside & Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company Inc., Harrisburg, PA #37-40 outside #115 inside & Groff Tractor & Equipment/Foster F. Wineland/ #62-64 outside Five Star Equipment, Lebanon, PA #6 outside Lawn and Golf Supply Company, Phoenixville, PA #9 outside MowerMax powered by Atmax Equipment Co., Tampa, FL #74-76 outside Trius Inc., Bethlehem, PA

Equipment – Heavy & Industrial #101 inside AG-Industrial, Inc., New Holland, PA #90 & 91 inside & Asphalt Zipper, Inc., Pleasant Grove, UT #32 outside #143 inside Auctions International, East Aurora, NY #18-21 outside Best Line Equipment, State College, PA #20 inside Bortek Industries, Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA #40 inside & Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company Inc., Harrisburg, PA #37-40 outside #172 inside Deckman Motor & Pump Inc., Bridgeport, PA #194 & 195 inside & H.A. DeHart & Son., Inc, Thorofare, NJ #25 & 26 outside #41-45 outside Eagle Power & Equipment, Montgomeryville, PA #27 & 28 outside Earthborne Trucks and Equipment, Warrington, PA #115 inside & Groff Tractor & Equipment/Foster F. Wineland/ #62-64 outside Five Star Equipment, Lebanon, PA #33 & 34 outside Highway Equipment & Supply Co., Harrisburg, PA #5 outside Marshall Machinery, Inc., Clarks Summit, PA #9 outside MowerMax powered by Atmax Equipment Co., Tampa, FL #127 inside MTech, Cleveland, OH #3 outside ODRA Road Sweepers, Grand Forks, ND #4 outside PowerPro Equipment, Lebanon, PA #59 & 60 outside U.S. Municipal, King of Prussia, PA #24 & 25 inside & Valk Manufacturing Company, New Kingstown, PA 17 outside #32 & 33 inside Vermeer North Atlantic, Middletown, PA

Equipment – Mowers #101 inside AG-Industrial, Inc., New Holland, PA #78 inside & John Deere, Lancaster, PA #31 outside

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#27 & 28 outside Earthborne Trucks and Equipment, Warrington, PA #6 outside Lawn and Golf Supply Company, Phoenixville, PA #5 outside Marshall Machinery, Inc., Clarks Summit, PA #7 outside Messick’s, Mount Joy, PA #110 inside Montage Enterprises, Blairstown, NJ #29 & 30 outside #9 outside MowerMax powered by Atmax Equipment Co., Tampa, FL #4 outside PowerPro Equipment, Lebanon, PA #79 inside & Stephenson Equipment, Harrisburg, PA #67-73 & 77 outside #59 & 60 outside U.S. Municipal, King of Prussia, PA

Equipment – Pavement Maintenance #16 outside Ascendance Truck Centers, Harrisburg, PA #90 & 91 inside & Asphalt Zipper, Inc., Pleasant Grove, UT #32 outside #18-21 outside Best Line Equipment, State College, PA

#41-45 outside Eagle Power & Equipment, Montgomeryville, PA #3 inside & SealMaster, Allentown, Hillsville, & Pittsburgh, PA #35 & 36 outside #59 & 60 outside U.S. Municipal, King of Prussia, PA

Equipment – Rentals #100 inside & A&H Equipment Co., Harrisburg & Zelienople, PA #46 & 47 outside #8 outside Altec Industries, Inc., Plains, PA #18-21 outside Best Line Equipment, State College, PA #20 inside Bortek Industries, Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA #57 & 58 outside Bradco Supply Company, Towanda, PA #41-45 outside Eagle Power & Equipment, Montgomeryville, PA #27 & 28 outside Earthborne Trucks and Equipment, Warrington, PA #115 inside & Groff Tractor & Equipment/Foster F. Wineland/ #62-64 outside Five Star Equipment, Lebanon, PA #5 outside Marshall Machinery, Inc., Clarks Summit, PA #48-51 outside Maxwell, State College, PA #7 outside Messick’s, Mount Joy, PA #4 outside PowerPro Equipment, Lebanon, PA #117 inside United Rentals, Inc., Stamford, CT #32 & 33 inside Vermeer North Atlantic, Middletown, PA

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#40 inside & Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company Inc., Harrisburg, PA #37-40 outside

Equipment – Snow & Ice Removal #100 inside & A&H Equipment Co., Harrisburg & Zelienople, PA #46 & 47 outside #180 inside & Americhem International, Inc., Altoona, Middletown, Philadelphia, & #2 outside Williamsport, PA #16 outside Ascendance Truck Centers, Harrisburg, PA #57 & 58 outside Bradco Supply Company, Towanda, PA #14 & 15 outside Buyers Products Company, Mentor, OH #173 inside Chemung Supply Corporation, Carlisle, PA #40 inside & Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company Inc., Harrisburg, PA #37-40 outside #78 inside & John Deere, Lancaster, PA #31 outside #61 outside Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment, Kings Park, NY #41-45 outside Eagle Power & Equipment, Montgomeryville, PA #27 & 28 outside Earthborne Trucks and Equipment, Warrington, PA #115 inside & Groff Tractor & Equipment/Foster F. Wineland/ #62-64 outside Five Star Equipment, Lebanon, PA #13 outside J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Somerset, PA #36 inside & E.M. Kutz, Inc., Reading & Whitehall, PA #65 & 66 outside #6 outside Lawn and Golf Supply Company, Phoenixville, PA #22-24 outside Levan Machine & Truck Equipment, Fleetwood, PA #5 outside Marshall Machinery, Inc., Clarks Summit, PA #48-51 outside Maxwell, State College, PA #79 inside & Stephenson Equipment, Harrisburg, PA #67-73 & 77 outside #38 inside & T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment, Limerick, PA #52-56 outside #74-76 outside Trius Inc., Bethlehem, PA #24 & 25 inside & Valk Manufacturing Company, New Kingstown, PA 17 outside

Equipment – Sweepers #100 inside & A&H Equipment Co., Harrisburg & Zelienople, PA #46 & 47 outside #180 inside & Americhem International, Inc., Altoona, Middletown, Philadelphia, & #2 outside Williamsport, PA #20 inside Bortek Industries, Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA #194 & 195 inside & H.A. DeHart & Son., Inc, Thorofare, NJ #25 & 26 outside L18 inside Evercor Facility Management, Wyoming, PA #11 & 12 outside Golden Equipment Co., Inc., Mars, PA

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#3 outside ODRA Road Sweepers, Grand Forks, ND #59 & 60 outside U.S. Municipal, King of Prussia, PA

Equipment – Tractors #101 inside AG-Industrial, Inc., New Holland, PA #78 inside & John Deere, Lancaster, PA #31 outside #6 outside Lawn and Golf Supply Company, Phoenixville, PA #5 outside Marshall Machinery, Inc., Clarks Summit, PA #7 outside Messick’s, Mount Joy, PA #4 outside PowerPro Equipment, Lebanon, PA #72 inside Sourcewell, Staples, MN

Equipment – Trucks #8 outside Altec Industries, Inc., Plains, PA #16 outside Ascendance Truck Centers, Harrisburg, PA #143 inside Auctions International, East Aurora, NY

#14 & 15 outside Buyers Products Company, Mentor, OH #61 outside Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment, Kings Park, NY #37 inside Hondru Fleet, Government and Commercial Sales, Manheim, PA #13 outside J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Somerset, PA #36 inside & E.M. Kutz, Inc., Reading & Whitehall, PA #65 & 66 outside #22-24 outside Levan Machine & Truck Equipment, Fleetwood, PA #48-51 outside Maxwell, State College, PA #72 inside Sourcewell, Staples, MN #79 inside & Stephenson Equipment, Harrisburg, PA #67-73 & 77 outside #156 inside & Structural Metal Fabricators Inc., Palmerton, PA #1 outside #153 inside Syntech Systems, Tallahassee, FL #38 inside & T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment, Limerick, PA #52-56 outside #74-76 outside Trius Inc., Bethlehem, PA #117 inside United Rentals, Inc., Stamford, CT

Equipment – Wood Chippers #27 & 28 outside Earthborne Trucks and Equipment, Warrington, PA #33 & 34 outside Highway Equipment & Supply Co., Harrisburg, PA #32 & 33 inside Vermeer North Atlantic, Middletown, PA

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#178 inside & Bergey’s Truck Centers, Souderton, PA #10 outside

Erosion Control #54 inside Global Environmental Solutions, LLC, Manchester, NH #61 inside Hartman Products, Pittsburgh, PA #167 inside Titan Post Drivers, Blairsville, PA

Excavation #123 inside Barrett Industries, Hamilton, OH #67 inside Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC, Pottstown, PA #34 inside Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., State College, PA #33 & 34 outside Highway Equipment & Supply Co., Harrisburg, PA #84 inside Pa. One Call System, Inc, West Mifflin, PA

Financial Consulting #161 inside CBIZ InR, Media, PA #81 inside GTS (By PSDLAF), Lancaster, PA #1 inside Kafferlin Strategies/CiviLink, Warren, PA

Financial Management/Banking #166 inside First National Bank of PA, Pittsburgh, PA #171 inside PLGIT, Harrisburg, PA #190 inside Univest Financial Corporation, Souderton, PAL

Fleet Management Systems #143 inside Auctions International, East Aurora, NY #13 outside J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Somerset, PA #9 inside Keystone Petroleum Equipment/OWL Services, Mechancisburg, PA #165 inside Tyler Technologies, Plano, TX #135 inside Verizon, Pittsburgh, PA

Fueling Systems & Electric Vehicle Charging #9 inside Keystone Petroleum Equipment/OWL Services, Mechancisburg, PA

Furniture – School & Office #70 inside Keystone Purchasing Network, Milton, PA L10 inside Pa. Correctional Industries, Camp Hill, PA

Gas Exploration #103 inside EQT Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA #48 inside Repsol Oil and Gas USA, LLC, Horseheads, PA

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Generators #188 inside PPS - Palco Power Systems, Jeannette, PA

Geographic Information Systems #46 inside ARRO Consulting, Lancaster, PA #85 inside Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, Clarks Summit, Freeland, & Plymouth Meeting, PA #142 inside Carroll Engineering Corporation, Warrington, PA #66 inside GFT, Mechanicsburg, PA #64 inside Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG), Harrisburg, PA #196 inside Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., Lehigh Valley & Poconos, PA #76 inside Larson Design Group, Williamsport, PA #44 & 45 inside Print O Stat Inc., York, PA #126 inside SDL, Berkeley Heights, NJ #6 inside TRAISR, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Geologists L13 inside Pa. Department of Environmental Protection, Norristown, PA

GPS Vehicle Tracking

#135 inside Verizon, Pittsburgh, PA

Grants/Grant Writing #7 inside Bowman, Fort Washington, PA #175 inside Buchart Horn, Inc., York, PA L7 inside Center for Rural Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA #119 inside The EADS Group, Altoona, PA #66 inside GFT, Mechanicsburg, PA #64 inside Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG), Harrisburg, PA #1 inside Kafferlin Strategies/CiviLink, Warren, PA #196 inside Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., Lehigh Valley & Poconos, PA #75 inside Pa. Council on the Arts, Harrisburg, PA L6 inside Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Harrisburg, PA L15 inside Pa. Department of Health - WalkWorks, Harrisburg, PA #129 inside PennDOT - Office of Planning, Harrisburg, PA #108 inside Pennoni, Philadelphia, PA #95 inside T and M Associates, Bethlehem, PA

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EXHIBITORS

#35 inside Barry Isett & Associates, Inc., Allentown, PA

Historic Preservation #185 inside Pa. Municipal Code Alliance, Chambersburg, PA #88 inside Scantek Infomanagement Solutions, Willow Grove, PA #10 inside U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, MD, & Pittsburgh & Philadelphia, PA #86 inside U.S. Bridge, Cambridge, OH

HR Consulting Services #1 inside Kafferlin Strategies/CiviLink, Warren, PA

Information Services #186 & 187 inside Diversified Technology Corp., Bloomsburg, PA #133 inside FileBank, Inc., Oakland, NJ #112 inside Higher Information Group, Harrisburg, PA #157 inside Intrada Technologies, Muncy, PA #184 inside Loop - Websites for Municipalities, Sherwood Park, AB #71 inside Savvy Citizen, Pittsburgh, PA #88 inside Scantek Infomanagement Solutions, Willow Grove, PA #30 inside Underdog Cyber Defense, East Stroudsburg, PA Chocolate Lobby Warren County Visitors Bureau, Warren County, PA

Information Technology #113 inside Eagle Secure Solutions, Lebanon, PA #133 inside FileBank, Inc., Oakland, NJ #83 inside Gridless, Pennsauken, NJ #112 inside Higher Information Group, Harrisburg, PA #16 inside IntermixIT, Harrisburg, PA #157 inside Intrada Technologies, Muncy, PA #39 inside Ironton Global, Coplay, PA #71 inside Savvy Citizen, Pittsburgh, PA #88 inside Scantek Infomanagement Solutions, Willow Grove, PA #30 inside Underdog Cyber Defense, East Stroudsburg, PA #118 inside Xycom Technology Group, Pittsburgh, PA

Insurance #168 inside AETNA, Harrisburg, PA #49 inside Brown & Brown Insurance, Bethlehem, PA #166 inside First National Bank of PA, Pittsburgh, PA #181 inside Glatfelter Public Entities, York, PA #149 inside McGowan Governmental Underwriters, Fairview Park, OH

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#106 inside Municipal Risk Management, Sewickley, PA #170 inside PSATS Trustees Insurance and Retirement Services, Enola, PA #176 inside H.A. Thomson, Chester Springs, PA #169 inside National Vision Administrators (NVA), Mechanicsburg / UNUM, King of Prussia, PA #163 inside Travelers, Blue Bell, Pittsburgh, & Wyomissing, PA #116 inside Trident Public Risk Solutions, Avon, CT #164 inside The Zigmund Company, Harrisburg, PA

Intelligent Automation L17 inside KeyMark, Inc., Liberty, SC

Lighting #27 inside Franklin Energy/FirstEnergy, Murrysville, PA #97 inside Musco Sports Lighting, Oskaloosa, IA

Machine Shop & Fabrication

Manhole Castings/Rehabilitation #82 inside Abel Recon, Mountville, PA #189 inside DL VEWS, Inc., Chambersburg, PA #105 inside M&W Precast, LLC, Ottsville, PA #99 inside National Gunite, Johnstown, PA

Mapping/Mapping Equipment #13 inside Acela Architects + Engineers, PC, Allentown, PA #120 inside C.S. Davidson, Inc., York, PA #93 & 94 inside ICC Community Development (General Code), Rochester, NY #44 & 45 inside Print O Stat Inc., York, PA

Minute Books #130 & 131 and Pa. State Association of Township Supervisors, Enola, PA #146 & 147 inside

Municipal Management Software #89 inside Colliers Engineering & Design, Lehigh Valley, PA #93 & 94 inside ICC Community Development (General Code), Rochester, NY

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#22-24 outside Levan Machine & Truck Equipment, Fleetwood, PA #24 & 25 inside & Valk Manufacturing Company, New Kingstown, PA 17 outside

#1 inside Kafferlin Strategies/CiviLink, Warren, PA #132 inside PennBid, Nazareth, PA #6 inside TRAISR, Plymouth Meeting, PA #160 inside vialytics, Edison, NJ

Natural Gas Production #103 inside EQT Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA

Nonprofit/Small Business Resources #75 inside Pa. Council on the Arts, Harrisburg, PA

Office Supplies #12 inside Government Forms & Supplies, Sioux City, IA

Online Bid Management #132 inside PennBid, Nazareth, PA

Open Space Planning L15 inside Pa. Department of Health - WalkWorks, Harrisburg, PA L4 inside Pa. Recreation & Park Society/TMI, State College, PA

Ordinance Codification #93 & 94 inside ICC Community Development (General Code), Rochester, NY

Outdoor Furniture #14 inside George Ely Associates, Inc., Carlisle, PA #17 inside Kompan, Austin, TX L10 inside Pa. Correctional Industries, Camp Hill, PA #31 inside Play & Park Structures, Chattanooga, TN & Pittsburgh, PA

Park Equipment #14 inside George Ely Associates, Inc., Carlisle, PA #139 inside GameTime Park & Playground Equipment/MRC, Sea Girt, NJ #65 inside General Recreation, Inc., Newtown Square, PA #17 inside Kompan, Austin, TX #114 inside Lyons Recreation, LLC, Stratford, NJ L6 inside Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Harrisburg, PA L4 inside Pa. Recreation & Park Society/TMI, State College, PA

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#31 inside Play & Park Structures, Chattanooga, TN & Pittsburgh, PA #2 inside Recreation Resource USA, Kennett Square, PA #72 inside Sourcewell, Staples, MN #98 inside Sport Court of PA, Mohnton, PA #117 inside United Rentals, Inc., Stamford, CT

Pavement Management #13 inside Acela Architects + Engineers, PC, Allentown, PA #28 inside FPT Infrastructure, Mount Airy, NC #47 inside Highway Rehabilitation Corporation, Alden, NY #141 inside Suit-Kote Corporation, Cortland, NY #160 inside vialytics, Edison, NJ

Pavement Products/Maintenance/Preservation #136 inside Asphalt Maintenance Solutions, LLC, Allentown, PA #56 inside Asphalt Paving Systems, Lehighton, PA

#123 inside Barrett Industries, Hamilton, OH #40 inside & Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company Inc., Harrisburg, PA #37-40 outside L18 inside Evercor Facility Management, Wyoming, PA #28 inside FPT Infrastructure, Mount Airy, NC #57 inside HEI-WAY LLC, Sarver, PA #47 inside Highway Rehabilitation Corporation, Alden, NY #124 inside Midland Asphalt Materials, Clearfield/Bloomsburg, PA #53 inside Pa. Association of Asphalt Material Applicators (PAAMA), Harrisburg, PA #69 inside Patch Management Inc., Fairless Hills, PA #74 inside Russell Standard, Fayetteville, PA #3 inside & SealMaster, Allentown, Hillsville, & Pittsburgh, PA #35 & 36 outside #141 inside Suit-Kote Corporation, Cortland, NY #177 inside UNIQUE Paving Materials Corp., Cleveland, OH #160 inside vialytics, Edison, NJ

Pavilions/Site Furnishings #14 inside George Ely Associates, Inc., Carlisle, PA #139 inside GameTime Park & Playground Equipment/MRC, Sea Girt, NJ

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#90 & 91 inside & Asphalt Zipper, Inc., Pleasant Grove, UT #32 outside

#65 inside General Recreation, Inc., Newtown Square, PA #114 inside Lyons Recreation, LLC, Stratford, NJ L10 inside Pa. Correctional Industries, Camp Hill, PA #31 inside Play & Park Structures, Chattanooga, TN & Pittsburgh, PA #2 inside Recreation Resource USA, Kennett Square, PA

Pension Plans/Pension Administrator #161 inside CBIZ InR, Media, PA L16 inside Pa. Municipal Retirement System, Harrisburg, PA

Permitting/Code Enforcement/Inspection Software #191 inside Dallas Data Systems, Pottstown, PA #120 inside C.S. Davidson, Inc., York, PA #93 & 94 inside ICC Community Development (General Code), Rochester, NY #6 inside TRAISR, Plymouth Meeting, PA #165 inside Tyler Technologies, Plano, TX

Pipe Supplier #173 inside Chemung Supply Corporation, Carlisle, PA #62 inside Contech Engineered Solutions, Denver, PA #189 inside DL VEWS, Inc., Chambersburg, PA #92 inside Lane Enterprises, Camp Hill, PA

Playgrounds #14 inside George Ely Associates, Inc., Carlisle, PA #139 inside GameTime Park & Playground Equipment/MRC, Sea Girt, NJ #65 inside General Recreation, Inc., Newtown Square, PA #17 inside Kompan, Austin, TX #114 inside Lyons Recreation, LLC, Stratford, NJ L6 inside Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Harrisburg, PA L4 inside Pa. Recreation & Park Society/TMI, State College, PA #31 inside Play & Park Structures, Chattanooga, TN & Pittsburgh, PA #2 inside Recreation Resource USA, Kennett Square, PA

Police Equipment #143 inside Auctions International, East Aurora, NY #83 inside Gridless, Pennsauken, NJ #39 inside Ironton Global, Coplay, PA

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Prefabricated Concrete Buildings #105 inside M&W Precast, LLC, Ottsville, PA

Printing/Publishing #12 inside Government Forms & Supplies, Sioux City, IA #29 inside Lark Enterprises, New Castle, PA L10 inside Pa. Correctional Industries, Camp Hill, PA #44 & 45 inside Print O Stat Inc., York, PA

Public Safety #128 inside AT&T, Harrisburg, PA #113 inside Eagle Secure Solutions, Lebanon, PA #83 inside Gridless, Pennsauken, NJ L3 inside Pa. Chiefs of Police Association, Harrisburg, PA L1 inside Pa. Emergency Management Agency, Harrisburg, PA #84 inside Pa. One Call System, Inc, West Mifflin, PA

Real Estate Auctions #15 inside H.K. Keller Real Estate and Auctions, Lancaster, PA

Recreation Equipment, Supplies & Services #139 inside GameTime Park & Playground Equipment/MRC, Sea Girt, NJ #65 inside General Recreation, Inc., Newtown Square, PA #17 inside Kompan, Austin, TX #114 inside Lyons Recreation, LLC, Stratford, NJ L6 inside Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Harrisburg, PA #31 inside Play & Park Structures, Chattanooga, TN & Pittsburgh, PA #2 inside Recreation Resource USA, Kennett Square, PA #42 inside Schaefer Fireworks, Lancaster, PA #98 inside Sport Court of PA, Mohnton, PA

Recycling Equipment/Information/Services #33 & 34 outside Highway Equipment & Supply Co., Harrisburg, PA #47 inside Highway Rehabilitation Corporation, Alden, NY #29 inside Lark Enterprises, New Castle, PA L9 inside Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA #32 & 33 inside Vermeer North Atlantic, Middletown, PA #23 inside Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc., Newtown, PA

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#164 inside The Zigmund Company, Harrisburg, PA

Resident Communication #71 inside Savvy Citizen, Pittsburgh, PA

Retaining Walls #61 inside Hartman Products, Pittsburgh, PA #105 inside M&W Precast, LLC, Ottsville, PA

Risk Management/Safety #181 inside Glatfelter Public Entities, York, PA #149 inside McGowan Governmental Underwriters, Fairview Park, OH #176 inside H.A. Thomson, Chester Springs, PA #30 inside Underdog Cyber Defense, East Stroudsburg, PA

Road Base Reclamation/Stabilization #56 inside Asphalt Paving Systems, Lehighton, PA #90 & 91 inside & Asphalt Zipper, Inc., Pleasant Grove, UT #32 outside #54 inside Global Environmental Solutions, LLC, Manchester, NH #124 inside Midland Asphalt Materials, Clearfield/Bloomsburg, PA #18 inside Recon Construction Services, Inc., York, PA

Road Construction & Maintenance Equipment, Products, Services & Supplies #101 inside AG-Industrial, Inc., New Holland, PA #136 inside Asphalt Maintenance Solutions, LLC, Allentown, PA #90 & 91 inside & Asphalt Zipper, Inc., Pleasant Grove, UT #32 outside #123 inside Barrett Industries, Hamilton, OH #18-21 outside Best Line Equipment, State College, PA #57 & 58 outside Bradco Supply Company, Towanda, PA #14 & 15 outside Buyers Products Company, Mentor, OH L8 inside Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies, University Park, PA #61 outside Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment, Kings Park, NY #28 inside FPT Infrastructure, Mount Airy, NC #54 inside Global Environmental Solutions, LLC, Manchester, NH #11 & 12 outside Golden Equipment Co., Inc., Mars, PA #9 outside MowerMax powered by Atmax Equipment Co., Tampa, FL #53 inside Pa. Association of Asphalt Material Applicators (PAAMA), Harrisburg, PA

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#18 inside Recon Construction Services, Inc., York, PA #74 inside Russell Standard, Fayetteville, PA #3 inside & SealMaster, Allentown, Hillsville, & Pittsburgh, PA #35 & 36 outside #79 inside & Stephenson Equipment, Harrisburg, PA #67-73 & 77 outside #141 inside Suit-Kote Corporation, Cortland, NY #167 inside Titan Post Drivers, Blairsville, PA #24 & 25 inside & Valk Manufacturing Company, New Kingstown, PA 17 outside #160 inside vialytics, Edison, NJ

Roadway Safety Products #173 inside Chemung Supply Corporation, Carlisle, PA #29 inside Lark Enterprises, New Castle, PA #167 inside Titan Post Drivers, Blairsville, PA

Rust & Corrosion Control #11 inside Krown Rust Protection, Pennsylvania #63 inside Pro Fleet Care, Wrightsville, PA

Safety – Personal Equipment #29 inside Lark Enterprises, New Castle, PA #162 inside Portwest LLC, Shepardsville, KY

Salt Brine Makers and Applicators #14 & 15 outside Buyers Products Company, Mentor, OH #194 & 195 inside & H.A. DeHart & Son., Inc, Thorofare, NJ #25 & 26 outside #36 inside & E.M. Kutz, Inc., Reading & Whitehall, PA #65 & 66 outside

Salt Storage Buildings #174 inside Elemental Shelter Solutions, Burgettstown, PA #5 inside Keystone Concrete Products, Inc., New Holland, PA #70 inside Keystone Purchasing Network, Milton, PA

Septic System Equipment & Services #23 inside Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc., Newtown, PA

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#55 inside Berkebile Oil, Somerset, PA

Sewage Collection Systems #158 inside Advanced Rehabilitation Technology, Bryan, OH #85 inside Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, Clarks Summit, Freeland, & Plymouth Meeting, PA #172 inside Deckman Motor & Pump Inc., Bridgeport, PA #8 inside Guyer Brothers Inc., New Enterprise, PA #43 inside Insight Pipe Contracting, Harmony, PA #107 inside Pa. American Water, Mechanicsburg, PA #77 inside Performance Pipelining Inc., Bedford, PA #150 & 151 inside Site Specific Design, Abington, PA

Sewage Enforcement #182 inside JHA Companies, Montrose, PA L13 inside Pa. Department of Environmental Protection, Norristown, PA

Sewer and Culvert Rehabilitation #82 inside Abel Recon, Mountville, PA #158 inside Advanced Rehabilitation Technology, Bryan, OH #85 inside Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, Clarks Summit, Freeland, & Plymouth Meeting, PA #41 inside CMC Bridge Systems, Denver, CO #189 inside DL VEWS, Inc., Chambersburg, PA #8 inside Guyer Brothers Inc., New Enterprise, PA #43 inside Insight Pipe Contracting, Harmony, PA #99 inside National Gunite, Johnstown, PA #77 inside Performance Pipelining Inc., Bedford, PA

Sewer Cleaning/Inspection Equipment #59 inside Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc - Water & Wastewater Services, Skippack, PA #194 & 195 inside & H.A. DeHart & Son., Inc, Thorofare, NJ #25 & 26 outside #11 & 12 outside Golden Equipment Co., Inc., Mars, PA #8 inside Guyer Brothers Inc., New Enterprise, PA #43 inside Insight Pipe Contracting, Harmony, PA #127 inside MTech, Cleveland, OH

Sign and Road Inventory #121 inside Main Stream Industries Incorporated, Bernville, PA #167 inside Titan Post Drivers, Blairsville, PA #160 inside vialytics, Edison, NJ

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Skill Games #109 inside Pennsylvania Skill, Harrisburg, PA

Social Media Management #112 inside Higher Information Group, Harrisburg, PA #157 inside Intrada Technologies, Muncy, PA Chocolate Lobby Warren County Visitors Bureau, Warren County, PA

Soil Remediation/Stabilization #54 inside Global Environmental Solutions, LLC, Manchester, NH L13 inside Pa. Department of Environmental Protection, Norristown, PA #18 inside Recon Construction Services, Inc., York, PA

Solar Products/Services #137 inside Conservative Energy Network of Pennsylvania, Hollidaysburg, PA #138 inside Cypress Creek Renewables, Santa Monica, CA #83 inside Gridless, Pennsauken, NJ

Solid Waste Management L13 inside Pa. Department of Environmental Protection, Norristown, PA #23 inside Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc., Newtown, PA

Sourcewell/TIPS Design-Build Services #60 inside Gorski Engineering, Inc., Collegeville, PA

Stormwater Services & Supplies

#13 inside Acela Architects + Engineers, PC, Allentown, PA #158 inside Advanced Rehabilitation Technology, Bryan, OH #142 inside Carroll Engineering Corporation, Warrington, PA #67 inside Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC, Pottstown, PA L18 inside Evercor Facility Management, Wyoming, PA #61 inside Hartman Products, Pittsburgh, PA #127 inside MTech, Cleveland, OH #99 inside National Gunite, Johnstown, PA #10 inside U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, MD, & Pittsburgh & Philadelphia, PA

Surveying Equipment/Surveyors #119 inside The EADS Group, Altoona, PA

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EXHIBITORS

#121 inside Main Stream Industries Incorporated, Bernville, PA

#21 inside JAMAR Technologies, Inc., Hatfield, PA #44 & 45 inside Print O Stat Inc., York, PA

Tank Containment #9 inside Keystone Petroleum Equipment/OWL Services, Mechancisburg, PA

Tax and Fee Collection & Administration Services #52 inside Berkheimer Tax Innovations, Bangor, PA #186 & 187 inside Diversified Technology Corp., Bloomsburg, PA #122 inside JP Harris Associates LLC, Mechanicsburg, PA #4 inside Keystone Collections Group, Irwin, PA

Telecommunications #128 inside AT&T, Harrisburg, PA #157 inside Intrada Technologies, Muncy, PA #39 inside Ironton Global, Coplay, PA #102 inside Kinetic, Ephrata, PA #135 inside Verizon, Pittsburgh, PA #118 inside Xycom Technology Group, Pittsburgh, PA

Traffic Consultants #7 inside Bowman, Fort Washington, PA #64 inside Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG), Harrisburg, PA #21 inside JAMAR Technologies, Inc., Hatfield, PA #76 inside Larson Design Group, Williamsport, PA #108 inside Pennoni, Philadelphia, PA

Traffic Control Services/Products (Signs, Signals, & Software) #21 inside JAMAR Technologies, Inc., Hatfield, PA #121 inside Main Stream Industries Incorporated, Bernville, PA #167 inside Titan Post Drivers, Blairsville, PA

Trailer Hitch Systems/Trailers #13 outside J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Somerset, PA #48-51 outside Maxwell, State College, PA #38 inside & T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment, Limerick, PA #52-56 outside

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Training – Safety & Maintenance #129 inside PennDOT - Office of Planning, Harrisburg, PA #117 inside United Rentals, Inc., Stamford, CT #164 inside The Zigmund Company, Harrisburg, PA

Utility Billing Software #191 inside Dallas Data Systems, Pottstown, PA #186 & 187 inside Diversified Technology Corp., Bloomsburg, PA #197 inside Edmunds GovTech, Northfield, NJ #19 inside gWorks, Omaha, NE #165 inside Tyler Technologies, Plano, TX

Utility Company #128 inside AT&T, Harrisburg, PA #27 inside Franklin Energy/FirstEnergy, Murrysville, PA #102 inside Kinetic, Ephrata, PA

Vehicles & Vehicle Service #178 inside & Bergey’s Truck Centers, Souderton, PA #10 outside #37 inside Hondru Fleet, Government and Commercial Sales, Manheim, PA #22-24 outside Levan Machine & Truck Equipment, Fleetwood, PA

Vehicle Decals #121 inside Main Stream Industries Incorporated, Bernville, PA L10 inside Pa. Correctional Industries, Camp Hill, PA

Waste Removal Services #23 inside Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc., Newtown, PA

Water Conservation #64 inside Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG), Harrisburg, PA

Water/Wastewater Equipment and Services #82 inside Abel Recon, Mountville, PA #158 inside Advanced Rehabilitation Technology, Bryan, OH #59 inside Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc - Water & Wastewater Services, Skippack, PA #89 inside Colliers Engineering & Design, Lehigh Valley, PA

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EXHIBITORS

#107 inside Pa. American Water, Mechanicsburg, PA

#172 inside Deckman Motor & Pump Inc., Bridgeport, PA #127 inside MTech, Cleveland, OH #23 inside Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc., Newtown, PA

Water/Wastewater/Sewer Technical Services #46 inside ARRO Consulting, Lancaster, PA #85 inside Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, Clarks Summit, Freeland, & Plymouth Meeting, PA #59 inside Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc - Water & Wastewater Services, Skippack, PA #7 inside Bowman, Fort Washington, PA #175 inside Buchart Horn, Inc., York, PA #142 inside Carroll Engineering Corporation, Warrington, PA #89 inside Colliers Engineering & Design, Lehigh Valley, PA #120 inside C.S. Davidson, Inc., York, PA #172 inside Deckman Motor & Pump Inc., Bridgeport, PA #119 inside The EADS Group, Altoona, PA #66 inside GFT, Mechanicsburg, PA #182 inside JHA Companies, Montrose, PA #76 inside Larson Design Group, Williamsport, PA #107 inside Pa. American Water, Mechanicsburg, PA #108 inside Pennoni, Philadelphia, PA #77 inside Performance Pipelining Inc., Bedford, PA #95 inside T and M Associates, Bethlehem, PA

Window Blinds #22 inside Commercial Flooring Professionals, Inc., Camp Hill, PA

Zoning Review #196 inside Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., Lehigh Valley & Poconos, PA #185 inside Pa. Municipal Code Alliance, Chambersburg, PA #95 inside T and M Associates, Bethlehem, PA

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ATTENTION, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS!

PSATS Public Works Expo ’25 December 15 & 16 Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center, Monroe County The PSATS Public Works Expo ‘25 provides a premier, comprehensive, hands-on learning experience for public works professionals at all levels, featuring traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities.

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ATTENTION, NEW! PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS! PSATS Public Works Expo ’25 December 15 & 16 Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center, Monroe County The PSATS Public Works Expo ‘25 provides a premier, comprehensive, hands-on learning experience for public works professionals at all levels, featuring traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Watch the Morning News and Township News for more details in the coming months.

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SHUTTLE TRACKING STATION

Waiting on a shuttle and want to know where it is? PSATS Conference sponsor Allied Communications will be tracking all shuttles via GPS from the Chocolate Lobby vestibule at the Shuttle Tracking Station. You will also be able to get to the shuttle tracking webpage online or by a link on our mobile app.

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE BETWEEN HERSHEY LODGE AND CONFERENCE HOUSING LOCATIONS

A dedicated shuttle bus will run a continuous loop from noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday between the Hershey Lodge and each hotel listed above.

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FREE SATELLITE PARKING SHUTTLE AT HERSHEYPARK COMPLEX

PSATS will operate a free shuttle service to and from a satellite parking lot (No. 19 on map) five minutes from the Lodge at the Hersheypark Complex, next to the GIANT Center, just off Hersheypark Drive. The shuttle will pick up passengers at Tram Station No. 2 (nearest to Giant Center). Follow the signs to the PSATS shuttle parking area. This shuttle will run continuously from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.

(Note: The Giant Center is located at 550 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.)

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HOSPITALITY SUITES Hershey Lodge Exhibitor Hospitality Room

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The EADS Group

County Hospitality Rooms 1111 3341 1466 2222

Beaver County Berks County Bucks County Erie County

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The conference mobile app also includes the hospitality suites list and room map, which appears on the back of this page.

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HERSHEY®’s Milk Chocolate Bar 1111 Beaver Co. 1466 Bucks Co. 1110 EADS Group 2222 Erie Co. 2220 Westmoreland Co.

5th Avenue® 3341 Berks Co.

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Hershey’s Cocoa® 1611 Lehigh Co.

York® Peppermint Pattie 2311 Fayette Co.

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ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY AWARD MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025 Please print legibly Name Position (suprv., sec., mgr.)

Township County Daytime Phone ( ) E-mail Address This ticket must be deposited BEFORE general session begins at 8:30 a.m.

You MUST be present to win.

ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY AWARD TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 Please print legibly.

Name Position (suprv., sec., mgr.)

Township County Daytime Phone ( ) E-mail Address This ticket must be deposited BEFORE general session begins at 8:30 a.m.

You MUST be present to win.

ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY AWARD WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 Please print legibly.

Name Position (suprv., sec., mgr.)

Township County Daytime Phone ( ) E-mail Address This ticket must be deposited BEFORE general session begins at 8:30 a.m.

You MUST be present to win.

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We Need Your Help!

Become a part of PSATS’ Power of One program! Through this campaign, PSATS is asking township officials and employees who are willing to step up and help make their association a stronger, more viable organization. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this card before dropping it into the punctuality prize box Tuesday morning.  Yes, I want to volunteer: __ Annual Conference Ambassador Help at a regional PSATS class __ Help with social media __ Be a judge for a contest

__ Serve on a standing committee Be a sergeant at arms during general session at Conference Contact my legislator Share an experience with the Pa. Township News

Post on the Discussion Group __ Other:

For more information, email powerofone@psats.org or call 717-763-0930.

Sign Up For the Morning News!

Do you want the PSATS Morning News, our free daily two-minute e-newsletter of highlights from Harrisburg, important dates and reminders, grant information, legislative updates, and upcoming classes?  Yes, sign me up!

Email _____________________________________________________ Note: Please provide a unique email address. A general township email address used for more than one person will not work for personal login access!

Interested in Serving the Association?

The State Association is always looking for volunteers to serve on its standing committees, speak at PSATS workshops, or help in other capacities. The committees hold an annual meeting in the fall or winter.

 Yes, I would be interested in serving on an Association standing committee. __ Conference Planning Committee Finance Committee __ Nominations Committee

__ Resolutions Committee __ Rules Committee Secretary-Manager Committee

Under 2K Committee __ 2K to 5K Committee __ 5K to 10K Committee __ Over 10K Committee

 Yes, I would be interested in being a panelist/speaker at a PSATS workshop at the Annual Conference or around the state. Topic(s) of expertise:  Yes, I would like to volunteer to help in general. Please contact me.

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PENNSYLVANIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS David M. Sanko, Executive Director 4855 Woodland Drive Enola, PA 17025-1291 Telephone: (717) 763-0930 Fax: (717) 763-9732 www.psats.org @PSATS @PSATS Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors