WORKSHOP CATEGORIES

Twenty workshops at this year’s conference are eligible for points through the PSATS 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 conference for each point earned. Thanks to generous support from the Pennsylvania Leadership Institute, township officials who enroll in PMGA at the conference won’t be charged the $75 enrollment fee, but 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.

Sunday, April 23, 2023

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP CHECK-IN

Confection Lobby (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.

EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN

Great American Hall Lobby, Chocolate Lobby

All exhibitors must get their badge before participating in any conference activities.

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.

Noon-10 p.m.

Hotel Shuttle Buses

Chocolate Lobby Portico

Sunday Workshops

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

PA ASSOCIATION OF ZONING OFFICIALS SPRING EDUCATIONAL FORUM*

Wild Rose A & B (lower level)

Category: Planning/Zoning is full-day program explores issues that zoning o cers and planning and zoning o cials face and provides e ective strategies and best practices to address them.

Note: An additional registration fee of $125 for members and $175 for non-members is required. Lunch is included.

Topics:

• Short-Term Rental Update

• A Deep Dive Into the MPC (and Permitting Issues Too!)

• e Zoning O cer’s Role in ZHB and Conditional Use Hearings

• Jumbo Shrimp and the Suburban Center

• Review of Recent Zoning-Related Court Decisions and Legislation

Speakers:

Scott Coburn, Esq., Education Director and Counsel, PSATS

Brett C. Flower, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Susan J. Smith, Esq., Law O ce of Susan J. Smith

John Trant, Esq., AICP, CZO, Strategic Solutions LLC

John Weller and Justin Smiley, West Whiteland Twp., Chester Co.

* Attendees are eligible to receive up to 5 continuing education points toward their Certi ed Zoning O cer designation, 5 continuing legal education credits, and/or 5 PMGA Planning/Zoning points.

CHECK OUT THE NEW-BEE HIVE!

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

TEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPRING EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR*

Magnolia C (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:

• TEMA Report and Update

• PEMA Report and Update

• Preparing for and Responding to a Hazardous Chemical Accident

• Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and PEMA’s New Certi cation Requirements

• EMS Outreach to Residents With Access and Functional Needs

• Pa. Hazardous Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Update

• Peer-to-Peer Discussion

Speakers:

Kristin Daniels, Deputy Director, Pa. O ce of Homeland Security

Michelle Dietrick, Director, Union County EMA

Christopher J. Fisher, Deputy Director, Dauphin County Department of Public Safety

David (Randy) Pad eld, Director, Pa. Emergency Management Agency

George Palmer, Executive Director, Center for Independent Living of South Central Pennsylvania

David M. Sanko, PSATS Executive Director, former PEMA Director

Ernie Szabo, Hazard Mitigation Planner, Pa. Emergency Management Agency

James Wheeler, TEMA Manager, PSATS

* Eligible for up to 6 PMGA Public Safety points.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE

Cocoa Suite 6 (down the ramp or escalator)

All are welcome at this service, o ciated by the Rev. George Kell.

CHECK OUT THESE LUNCH OPTIONS!

11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m.

LUNCH FOOD BAR — 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Great American Hall Lobby (upper level)

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.

POLICING YOUR TOWNSHIP: TACKLING CURRENT POLICE MANAGEMENT ISSUES

Cocoa Suite 2 (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Administration is half-day class will cover a number of hot-button issues involving management of municipal police departments, making it a must-attend for township supervisors, police command sta , managers, and others with police-related responsibility. You will hear from and interact with representatives from the Pennsylvania State Police, municipal police departments, management-side labor counsel, and others.

Separate registration ($55 for member/$75 non-member) required at learn. psats.org.

Topics:

• Regional Police Roundtable

• Hiring and Retaining Municipal Police O cers

• Police Liability and Stress-Related Issues

Speakers

Gregory M. Bean, Consulting Services Coordinator, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association

Dawn Carpenter, Sergeant, Recruitment Services Section Supervisor, Pa. State Police

Edward Cunningham Jr., Chief, Elizabethtown Borough Police Dept.

Christopher P. Gerber, Esq., Partner, Siana Law

Clint R. Long, Recruiting Services Station Section Supervisor, Bureau of Training and Education, Pa. State Police

David Mettin, Chief, Plumstead Township Police Dept.

David Ste en, Chief, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Dept. Turn

* Eligible for up to 3 PMGA Public Safety points.

1-4 p.m.

SUNDAY WORKSHOPS

UNDERSTANDING CASH ACCOUNTING AND QUICKBOOKS

Magnolia A (lower level)

Category: Administration

Note: An additional registration fee of $55 for members and $75 for non-members is required.

In this class, learn the basics of bookkeeping and accounting and how it all works with QuickBooks. We will go over accounting basics, which include assets, liabilities, and revenue & expenditures, as well as how they all t together. We will also look at the “backside” of this in QuickBooks, review de nitions of the most common municipal accounting terms, and do some accounting exercises for better understanding.

Diana Patton, QuickBooks ProAdvisor,Township Treasurer, Stone House Tax Business & Municipal Accounting

* Eligible for 3 PMGA Administration points. 1:30-3:30 p.m.

5 KEYS TO BEING THE KIND OF LEADER PEOPLE WANT TO FOLLOW

Cocoa Boardroom (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Administration is class will explore ve fundamental and timeless principles that hold the key to becoming the kind of leader that people on your team WANT to follow. You will be provided with the principles and tools that will enable you to become the kind of leader people willingly, voluntarily, and enthusiastically WANT to follow. is class will be done in a fun, engaging, and highly interactive format.

Note: An additional registration fee of $35 for members and $45 for non-members is required.

Bill Cox, Executive Consultant, J.L. Nick and Associates

* Eligible for 2 PMGA Administration points.

1-5 p.m.

Exhibits Open

2-4 p.m.

Roadmasters Roundtable

Crystal A (lower level)

Category: Public Works

During this perennial conference favorite, roadmasters, road crew members, and township o cials will get a chance to question experts about everything related to roads. Moderator: Michael Dudrich, LTAP Program Director, PennDOT.

G. Randy Albert, Municipal Services Supervisor, PennDOT Engineering District 2-0

Halley Cole, Chief, Pavement Testing and Asset Management, PennDOT

Michael Fleming, Director of Public Works, Dover Twp., York Co.

Doug Roth, Supervisor and Director of Public Works, Penn Twp., Butler Co.

Michelle Tarquino, Executive Assistant Multimodal Deputate, PennDOT

Stephanie Whitlatch, Municipal Services Specialist, PennDOT Engineering District 12-0

6:30-8 p.m.

EXHIBIT HALL RE-OPENS, WELCOME RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS*

Chocolate Ballroom (upper level)

Want more time to visit the exhibit show? Browse new products, visit interactive exhibits, meet new people, and network while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, snacks, and beverages.

* Special thanks to the reception’s sponsors:

8-9 p.m.

Desserts With Dave

Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom)

Have an ice cream sundae and other desserts on us. Free to all attendees.

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Monday, April 24, 2023

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? e PSATS sta at the information desk can help point you in the right direction.

7 a.m.-5:30

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 100th Anniversary memorabilia.

* Special thanks to our sponsor: Visit Hershey & Harrisburg

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 rst-timers, ask questions of the PSATS sta , and enjoy light refreshments. Look for the bee!

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

DONUTS WITH DAVE*, 7:30-8:15 A.M.

Cocoa Suites 4 & 5 (at the bottom of the escalator)

PSATS Executive Director David Sanko will be on hand to meet with delegates over co ee and donuts. (Event repeated Wednesday. See page 85.)

* Special thanks to Prismworks Technology for sponsoring this event.

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 sponsors:

FOOD TRUCK, 7:30-10 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 20.

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7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN

Great American Hall Lobby, Information Desk, Chocolate Lobby

7 a.m.-11 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.)

7:30 a.m.-4 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

A.J. Boni, PSATS President

POSTING OF THE COLORS

Pennsylvania State Police Honor Guard

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Performed by Kevin Pierce, Retired, Pennsylvania State Police

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A.J. Boni

INVOCATION AND MEMORIAL

Steven D. Hess Sr., Supervisor, North Centre Twp., Columbia Co.

PARADE OF TOWNSHIP FLAGS

INTRODUCTION OF PSATS’ EXECUTIVE BOARD AND TRUSTEES

GOV. JOSH SHAPIRO (invited)

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

A.J. Boni

PSATS EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY

Presentations:

• Road and Bridge Safety Improvement Awards

• PennDOT Build a Better Mousetrap Award

• Governor’s Awards for Local Governement Excellence

• Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Award

• Outstanding Citizen Communication Awards

• Recognition of Graduates of the PSATS Municipal Government Academy (PMGA)

• President’s Leadership Awards

• Founder’s Award

ADJOURNMENT

CHECK OUT THESE LUNCH OPTIONS!

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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.

LUNCH FOOD BAR — 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Great American Hall Lobby (upper level)

More details about these and other dining options in and around the Lodge appear on page 20.

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TOWNSHIP ENGINEERS SEMINAR*

Magnolia A (lower level)

Note: e registration fee for this two-day event is $125 for members and $175 for non-members.

Topics:

• Surviving an EPA MS4 Permit Compliance Audit

• Stream & Wetland Restorations for TMDL Compliance

• Geosynthetics for Stabilizing Subgrades

Speakers:

Drew Altand, P.E., Director of Ecological Engineering, Ecotone

Paul Schmitz, Market Manager - Public Roads, Tensar Int. Corp.

Todd Stager, Associate Vice President, Pennoni Associates Inc.

Joseph Sweeney, Executive Director, Water Science Institute

Ben Webber, P.E., Engineer, Lancaster Twp., Lancaster Co.

* Special thanks to Pennoni Associates Inc. for being the 2023 Township Engineers Association sponsor.

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

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

Township Solicitors Seminar

Hotel Hershey, Grand Terrace Ballroom East

Note: e registration fee is $175 for members and $225 for non-members. Five CLE credits (2 ethics credits) are included.

Topics:

• Municipal Labor & Employment Review

• You Can’t Say at!

• Is Hyperconnectivity Helping or Hurting the Legal Professional?

• Paper Streets & Right-Of-Way Conundrums

• Ethics for Lawyers – How Not to Become a Headline

Speakers:

Michael McAuli e Miller and Morgan Madden, Esqs., Eckert Seamans

Brian S. Quinn, Esq., Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers

Concerned for Lawyers

Charles A. Rausch, Amanda Sundquist, and Matthew N. Korenoski, Esqs., Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, P.C.

Adam L. Santucci, Esq., McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Mark Shaw and Lydia Caparosa, Esqs., MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP

* Special thanks to McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC for being the 2023 Township Solicitors Association sponsor.

Morning Workshops

10:45-11:55 a.m.

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 Terrace and Suite 1 (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 2:25 p.m., 2:45 to 3:55 p.m., and 4:15 to 5:25 p.m. ose eligible for credits through the PSATS Municipal Government Academy are noted in the descriptions.

1:15-2:25 p.m. — Workshop Session #2

ACT 209 IN PLAIN SPEAK!

Magnolia B (lower level)

Category: Planning/Zoning

A developer wants to build new homes in your township, and you’re looking for money to upgrade a tra c signal a mile down the road that will be impacted by this new development. State law (Act 209) authorizes townships to require developers to pay a fee for “o -site” road and tra c improvements like this. Want to learn more, but without the technical talk that only engineers understand? is workshop explains the steps to create a tra c impact fee in a way “regular” folk will understand.

Scott Piersol, Former Manager, East Brandywine Twp., Chester Co.

Tommy Ryan, Manager, East Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co.

Best Practices In Police Department Management

Magnolia C (lower level)

Category: Public Safety is course provides municipal police o cials with practical knowledge and sample policies that are necessary to operate a lawful and e cient police department. e goal is to arm the attendees with practical guidance on how to conduct a meaningful assessment of their departments to ensure compliance with federal and state law. Topics include the roles of local elected o cials, managers, and chiefs of police and how to investigate and document claims of police misconduct and neglect.

Christopher P. Gerber, Esq., Partner, Siana Law

Economic Development Through Digital Equity

Tower Suite 2 (take the elevator to rst oor)

Category: Public Works

One in ve Americans do not subscribe to xed broadband, even when it is available to their location. While their reasons for choosing not to subscribe are varied and complex, research suggests that investments in broadband adoption to bring marginalized households online would lead to signi cant social returns. Increases in adoption are associated with increased economic growth, better educational outcomes, higher employment rates and higher income, and better health outcomes.

Join Marcie Callan, Comcast’s Keystone Region Director of Government A airs and Advocacy, to learn how closing the digital equity gap through a program of access, a ordability, and adoption can be a key ingredient in driving economic growth in your township.

Marcie Callan, Director of Government A airs and Advocacy, Comcast Keystone Region

Afternoon Workshops

1:15-2:25 p.m. — Workshop Session #2

Effective Enforcement Of Code And Zoning Violations

Wild Rose B (lower level)

Category: Planning/Zoning is workshop will review the standards and processes for the e ective enforcement of township code and zoning violations. Township o cials will leave this presentation with a working knowledge of the speci c requirements that must be contained in code and zoning notices, e ective tools for crafting enforceable notices, and detailed information on the appeals process and the related court enforcement for nes, penalties, and legal fees.

ELECTRIC & AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES UPDATE

Nigerian Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom)

Category: Public Safety

In this workshop, learn about electric vehicles, including current initiatives, rebates for charging stations and purchasing vehicles, and other funding and credits. Attendees will also hear the most recent information about autonomous vehicles (AVs) from around the country and Act 130 of 2022, which allows expanded testing for AVs. Learn about PennDOT resources and strategic plan, the impact on emergency responders, and other initiatives, such as personal delivery devices.

Mark Kopko, Director, Strategic Development and Implementation

O ce, PennDOT

Joshua Dziubek, Energy Program Specialist, Pa. DEP

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: PUBLIC/PRIVATE-SECTOR INTERFACE

Empire C (lower level)

Category: Public Safety is high-speed, low-drag presentation addresses signi cant events that could happen in your community. is workshop is designed to get participants thinking about potential hazards they may face in their municipalities and what their response capabilities might be. e session uses four signi cantly disastrous, local case studies as examples. Part of the discussion will review what resources are available to mitigate situations like these from both the public and private sectors.

Paul O’Donnell, Corporate Safety Manager, RETTEW

Afternoon Workshops

Ethics Update

Trinidad Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom)

Category: Administration is session will provide a brief update on the requirements and restrictions contained within the Ethics Act. It will also provide attendees with real-world examples of Ethics Act violations and help attendees spot, address, and avoid such violations.

Mary Fox, Executive Director, Pa. State Ethics Commission

Evolving Best Practices In Bid Management

Cocoa Boardroom (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Administration

While today’s bidding environment is beginning to normalize, several factors continue to evolve and present challenges to townships, such as material and labor shortages, supply chain logistics, and availability of quali ed bidders. is thought-provoking session will review core requirements of bidding and procurement best practices and introduce several “forward-thinking” ideas that produce real results for successfully managing bids in today’s changing environment.

Freddy Lutz, Director, Strategic Planning and Client Development, PennBid

FIGHTING THE BLIGHT: TURNING A LIABILITY INTO AN ASSET

Magnolia D (lower level)

Category: Planning/Zoning

In this workshop, participants will learn steps to take to mitigate neighborhood blight, both industrial and residential, and minimize environmental impact on the surrounding area. Cost and safety concerns prevent removal of blighted properties, only increasing the di culties vacant and abandoned structures can cause a community. Once properties are identi ed, learn how to address the blight from demo to clean up, including focusing on environmental impact and identifying funding support.

Lori Girvin, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.

Timothy Sisock, CSI, CCCA, Project Manager & Construction Services, Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.

Afternoon Workshops

GETTING STARTED WITH ASSET MANAGEMENT & CAPITAL PLANNING

Wild Rose A (lower level)

Category: Public Works

Asset management can help you extend the life cycle of your infrastructure, identify the best places to invest limited funds, and attract grant funding. But how do you get started? What information do you need to collect, and how do you store it? How do you coordinate data across di erent departments? Can you start small and scale the system over time? Find out the answers from a public works director who is currently implementing asset management for his road, storm, and sewer systems.

Michael Hess, Senior Project Manager, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

Ryan Hostetter, Transportation Group Manager, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

Lester Lanman, Public Works Director, Camp Hill Borough

HOW DO WE GET TO NET ZERO?

Tower Suite 1 (take the elevator to rst oor)

Category: Public Works is workshop explores the complex e ort to achieve net zero emissions. Weaving through the complexities to establish a science-based, carbon reduction roadmap is a journey. As the transition to net zero gathers pace, the need to assess and manage these emission sources is becoming more important. World Kinect presenters will explain how the company is driving the solutions and implementation and help townships develop a plan to get to net zero.

Nicholas Benning eld, Senior Renewable Business Developer, World Kinect Energy Solutions

Nicole Stika, Senior Business Developer, Sustainability Solutions, World Kinect Energy Services

1:15-2:25

Afternoon Workshops

— Workshop Session #2

HOW TO SURVIVE — AND THRIVE — AS A MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR

Cocoa Suite 2 (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Administration is workshop is designed to help new and existing municipal employees navigate the complex world of administration in municipal government by providing helpful tips, contacts, and guidelines to help stay calm and on track. It will review municipal reports, liquid fuels, quarterly reports, new employee orientation, and building a municipal team while interacting with other functional departments. Customer service and self-care will also be covered.

Elizabeth Tolan, O ce Manager, Sugarloaf Twp., Luzerne Co.

Land Use And Zoning Law Update

Aztec Room (part of Chocolate Ballroom)

Category: Planning/Zoning e workshop will provide a summary of current land use law in Pennsylvania, including recent court decisions from 2022 through early 2023. e workshop 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 be discussed. Question-andanswer time will be provided to allow participants to inquire about issues not speci cally addressed.

Tyler Beaston, Lee Stinnett, and Isaac Wake eld, Esqs., Salzmann Hughes, P.C.

Municipal Law Update

Magnolia A (lower level)

Category: Administration is workshop will use a game show format to present an interactive discussion of recent cases, legislation, and developing legal matters.

Samuel Wiser, Esq., Salzmann Hughes, P.C.

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HUNGRY?

Afternoon Workshops

CHECK OUT THESE LUNCH OPTIONS! 1:15-2:25 p.m. — Workshop Session #2

SIGNS, SIGNS, EVERYWHERE A SIGN

Empire B (lower level)

Category: Planning/Zoning

This workshop will explore the current regulatory environment for sign regulations. Whether they are political signs, election signs, or large-scale billboards, the focus will be on the evolution of sign regulations under the MPC, Pa. Constitution, and First Amendment for each sign type. e goal is to give participants a working knowledge of these regulations, including the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in City of Austin v. Reagan Nat’l Adver. of Austin.

Michael Crotty, Esq., Partner, Siana Law

SLIP-SLIDING AWAY

Empire D (lower level)

Category: Public Works is workshop will give participants an understanding and overview of geohazard problems commonly found in regions of Pennsylvania, actual mitigation solutions provided to townships across the state, and how townships can mitigate their geohazards to provide better and safer transportation and infrastructure facilities for commerce and residents. Topics and types of projects include impacts and remediation of landslides, rockfalls, and sinkholes, illustrated by recent case histories.

Matthew Reihl, M.E., P.E., Northeast Regional Director, GeoStabilization International

The Compensation Climate

Cocoa Suite 1 (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Administration is workshop will focus on the evolving practices in municipal government involving how employees are paid. e session will explore alternative workforce systems and how municipalities across the commonwealth are adjusting and adapting to economic changes post-2020.

Michael Miller, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Morgan Madden, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Afternoon Workshops

1:15-2:25 p.m. — Workshop Session #2

THE YEAR IN REVIEW: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT POTPOURRI

Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Administration

This workshop will review the latest municipal labor and employment developments, including Act 195 and Act 111 negotiation, social media, harassment, health care, unfair labor practices, management rights, and more. Time will be provided for questions and answers.

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

VFC RECRUITING/RETENTION AND COMMUNICATION: TODAY AND BEYOND (NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP RUNS TO 3:55 P.M.)

Cocoa Suite 6 (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Public Safety

Recruitment and retention for emergency services, and communications with those groups, is different today. This presentation will give public administrators and fire department officials/members information to address sustaining fire and emergency services today and into the future, as well as focus on positive relationships that are essential to services. A variety of topics will be discussed, including communications, collaboration, common practices, and a simplified business plan.

Jerry Ozog, Executive Director, Pa. Fire & Emergency Services Institute

Tracie Young-Brungard, Administrator, Recruitment and Retention Program, Pa. Office of the State Fire Commissioner

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Afternoon Workshops

2:45-3:55 p.m. — Workshop Session #3

Applying For Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance

Magnolia B (lower level)

Category: Public Safety omas Hughes, Director, PEMA EM Mitigation, Insurance and Resilient Communities O ce

In this workshop, Pa. Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency speakers will discuss the groundwork and application process needed to successfully obtain federal Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants, including Building Resilient Infrastructure and Community (BRIC) grants and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grants. e session will also discuss the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).

Angel Gillette, CEM, FEMA Region III Non-Disaster Grant Supervisor

Building A Successful Retirement Plan

Tower Suite 1 (take the elevator to rst oor)

Category: Administration is session will explore the three retirement plans — dened bene t, 401(a) de ned contribution, and 457 deferred compensation — that PSATS o ers through the Pennsylvania Municipalities Pension Trust. Representatives from Summit Financial, a HUB International Company, will explain the features of each plan and how they can work together to help employees maximize their retirement savings.

Jason A. Denton, Senior Consulting Actuary, HUB International Doug Johnson, Vice President, HUB International

Afternoon Workshops

Afternoon Workshops

2:45-3:55 p.m. — Workshop Session #3

DISCIPLINARY INTERVIEWS: HOW TO GET TO THE TRUTH

Cocoa Terrace (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Administration

This workshop will review the most effective strategies for getting to the truth when investigating misconduct, such as potential misuse of social media. The discussion will include how to obtain evidence of misconduct and rule out defenses through proper investigative techniques, while complying with due process requirements.

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

Ems Update

Empire C (lower level)

Category: Public Safety

Since the COVID pandemic, EMS and other public safety entities have been struggling. The 2021-2022 legislative session saw several legislative wins for EMS, but there is still much to be done. This workshop will outline the successes from 2021-2022 and what is still needed to move EMS into this century.

Don DeReamus, EMT-P, TEMS, CACO, CAP, Ambulance Association of Pa.

Heather Sharar, Executive Director, Ambulance Association of Pa.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BROADBAND: A PANEL DISCUSSION

Magnolia A (lower level)

Category: Administration

In this workshop, learn the latest about broadband infrastructure improvement across Pennsylvania, including upcoming plans, steps that townships can take to encourage expansion and ensure readiness, and ways in which townships can access state and federal funding for broadband projects that will benefit their residents and communities.

Barbara Burba, President, Pa. Wireless Association

Brandon Carson, Executive Director, Pa. Broadband Development Association

Daniel Cohen, Esq., Cohen Law Group

David Kerr, President, External Affairs, AT&T of Pa.

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Afternoon Workshops

2:45-4 p.m. — Workshop Session #3

Fun And Games At Community Day

Empire B (lower level)

Category: Administration

Struggling to build a “sense of place” in your township? Are you looking for ways to inject fun – actual fun – into your township government? Join township manager Elizabeth Randzin and Solicitor Michael Crotty for an in-depth discussion of tips, tricks, and landmines in hosting township community events. Topics will include the importance of setting these events as a priority, event ideas and planning, and a legal perspective on landmines to avoid.

Michael Crotty, Esq., Partner, Siana Law

Elizabeth Randzin, Manager, Wallace Twp., Chester Co.

GRS-IBS BRIDGE SPECIFICATION UPDATE

Magnolia D (lower level)

Category: Public Works

This workshop will give attendees details on the most recent update of the specifications for GRS-IBS Bridge construction. Since its introduction in 2011, GRS-IBS bridge technology has been restricted to a limited number of locations. The most recent update will enable the technology to be implemented at more critical bridge sites. This will enable municipalities to benefit from the economy, ease of construction, and time to construct a structure by using this proven technology.

Randy Albert, P.E. Municipal Services Supervisor, PennDOT

Kristin Langer, P.E., Assistant Chief Bridge Engineer, PennDOT

HOW YA DOIN’? A YEARLY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYER CHECKUP

Cocoa Suite 1 (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Administration

This workshop will walk employers through setting up and implementing an annual pulse check to ensure their respective municipality is functioning at its best. The session will cover, among other things, regulations and statutes to be aware of, audits, job descriptions, reviews, electronic records, and workforce sustainability and include a question-and-answer period.

Michael Miller, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Morgan Madden, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Afternoon Workshops

2:45-4 p.m. — Workshop Session #3

LEGAL UPDATE ON PENNSYLVANIA’S DELINQUENT COLLECTIONS LAWS

Tower Suite 3 (take the elevator to the rst oor)

Category: Administration

Sponsor Workshop

Recent legislation has been enacted that will have an e ect on Pennsylvania’s existing laws that concern the collection of delinquent accounts. is workshop will provide townships with an overview of some of these legislative changes, along with speci c strategies to not only respond to these changes, but to enhance the overall collection of the township’s delinquent accounts.

Kevin Buraks, Esq., Managing Attorney, Portno Law Associations, Ltd.

Ms4 Pollutant Control Measures

Empire D (lower level)

Category: Public Works is workshop will explain the next requirement for many MS4 communities: addressing pollutant control measures for their discharges to surface waters impaired by acid mine drainage, pathogens, and priority organic compounds (i.e., PCBs). e rst phase of these requirements was to map storm sewer sheds associated with these discharges. Now, MS4s must identify potential sources of pollutants. Attend this session to ensure your community is prepared for this and each subsequent phase.

Amanda Reitbauer and Karen Cerenzia, Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC

Municipal Newsletters On Low To No Budgets

Cocoa Boardroom (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Administration is workshop will show participants low-cost/no-cost tools to create engaging municipal newsletters, focusing on Microsoft Publisher and Canva (free version). e presenter will demonstrate how to use each to create newsletter formats and information-packed graphics that are useful across communication streams, including newsletters, social media, and websites, and will also show the rst-tier paid version of Canva, which o ers additional tools for a low annual cost, including QR codes.

Stephanie Olszewski, Executive Assistant, Pine Twp., Allegheny Co.

Afternoon Workshops

2:45-4 p.m. — Workshop Session #3

PENNDOT ONE MAP: A FREE TRANSPORTATION GIS TOOL

Wild Rose A (lower level)

Category: Planning/Zoning

Police discipline in 2022 involves not only following contractual and disciplinary policy requirements but also navigating Act 57, dealing with public and media scrutiny, monitoring social media abuse, and complying with Brady/Giglio reporting requirements and County District Attorney Brady/Do Not Call lists. Join former prosecutor and a Brady/Giglio expert to discuss all of these police discipline issues.

Will Hendel, GIS, Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC

Jerry Jameson, Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC

PRIVATIZING MUNICIPAL WATER & WASTEWATER ASSETS

Tower Suite 2 (take the elevator to the rst oor)

Category: Administration

Sponsor Workshop

e Fair Market Value legislation of 2016 was created for local governments considering selling municipal water and wastewater assets to private companies. e ever-increasing regulatory environment presents challenges, and sales can free municipalities of regulatory burdens and provide much-needed revenues. Private companies also have ready access to capital needed for infrastructure upgrades. Join a Pa. American Water rep to learn more about privatizing municipal water and wastewater systems.

Chris Abruzzo, Senior Director, Pennsylvania American Water

Protecting Your Township From Cyber Threats

Empire A (lower level)

Category: Public Safety e cyber threat landscape is a constantly evolving environment, which includes newly discovered vulnerabilities, various methods of attack, and data leveraging techniques. Cyber threat actors employ varying tactics to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and target front-line employees. is presentation will focus on current trends, new scam campaigns, identifying suspicious email activity, and mitigation techniques and o er real-world examples of compromised dark web data.

Sean Stajkowski, Intelligence Analyst, Pa. Criminal Intelligence CenterPa. State Police

Afternoon Workshops

2:45-4 p.m. — Workshop Session #3

Quickbooks Roundtable

Cocoa Suite 2 (down the ramp or escalator)

Category: Administration is session will allow township secretary-treasurers who use QuickBooks but can’t make the Sunday class to gather and talk about their issues and concerns. ere will be a live demo of a QuickBooks le to provide examples of the Chart of Accounts, di erent funds (companies), transfers between funds, payroll questions, and more.

Diana Patton, QuickBooks ProAdvisor,Township Treasurer, Stone House Tax Business & Municipal Accounting

REHABBING ZONING

ORDINANCES:

DOES YOURS NEED AN INTERVENTION?

Crystal A (lower level)

Category: Planning/Zoning is workshop will discuss how to make dated, di cult-to-access, and confusing zoning regulations easier to access, understand, and administer. e session will explore the evolution of expectations for development and municipal transparency, how new technologies and user-centered design principles can rede ne standard zoning practice, and how local land use regulations serve the community-at-large best when the township prioritizes improving access, format, and alignment of codes.

Wayne Childs, Director, Business Development and Technical Solutions, General Code

Molly Gaudioso, Planning Project Manager, Bergmann Associates

John Steinmetz, Planning Principal, Bergmann Associates