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Dear Business Leader,
Thank you for your investment, engagement and support of the Pennsylvania Municipal League as a member of our Business Leaders Network. Your commitment to local government helps member communities improve efficiency, save tax dollars and offer solutions. We look forward to working closely with you throughout 2018 and beyond. In appreciation,
Rick J. Schuettler Executive Director
C. Kim Bracey Mayor, City of York
he mission of the Pennsylvania
Municipal League (PML) is
to strengthen, empower and
advocate for effective local
government.
The PML is a nonprofit, nonpartisan
organization established in 1900 as an
advocate for Pennsylvania’s 3rd class cities.
Today, the PML represents participating
Pennsylvania cities, townships, town,
boroughs, and home rule municipalities
that all share the League’s municipal policy
interests. Our Board of Directors oversees the
administration of a wide array of municipal
services including legislative advocacy (on
both the state and federal levels), publications
designed to educate and inform, education and
training certification programs, membership
research and inquiries, consulting-based
programs, and group insurance trusts.
We are continually monitoring the needs of
our members and are committed to providing
the Commonwealth’s municipalities with cost-
effective programs and services required to
meet the distinct needs of their communities.
York Mayor C. Kim Bracey, PML President
Rick Schuettler, PML Executive Director
PML is a member of the National League of Cities.
For further information, please contact the League staff at 717-236-9469, 800-922-8063, or via fax at 717-236-6716.
A Century of Service
www.pml.org
Pennsylvania Municipal League
Mission
Th e mission of the Pennsylvania Municipal League is to strengthen, empower and advocate for eff ective local government.
ValuesLocal GovernanceTh e League values strong, eff ective local government managed by qualifi ed and competent municipal offi cials.
Fiscal IntegrityTh e League believes in sound fi scal management for both the Association and local government.
LeadershipTh e League supports the development of current and future local leaders.
ServiceTh e League strives to eff ectively serve the needs of our members.
Inclusion and CollaborationTh e League is open to all Pennsylvania municipalities and strives to partner with organizations, corporations and educational institutions to advance our goals and objectives.
Non-partisanTh e League is comprised of elected and appointed offi cials without regard to their political affi liation.
InnovationTh e League strives to be “the one-stop shop” for Pennsylvania local government and the resource for the latest trends and opportunities in municipal Pennsylvania.
adopted November 2011
Pennsylvania Municipal League
VisionBy 2020, Th e Pennsylvania Municipal League will promote Pennsylvania’s municipalities as vitally important to the quality of life in every community of the Commonwealth.
Th e League will be recognized in the State Capitol and in local communities as the preeminent voice for municipal government, especially its core communities.
Th e League will enhance professional development of locally elected and appointed public offi cials, necessary to provide the highest level of service for Pennsylvania’s communities.
Th e League will increase the number of municipal members, especially core communities throughout the Commonwealth, including cities, townships and boroughs.
Th e League will engage members in advocacy, services and program development to best serve their 21st century needs.
Th e League will encourage local governments to improve their eff ective and effi cient delivery of services individually, as well as through inter-municipal cooperation.
Th e League will establish an endowment through the Center for Municipal Development to perpetuate ongoing and quality professional development of municipal leaders.
Th e League will successfully advocate for structural reforms to fi nancing municipal services, through an engaged membership, leadership from the Governor and the General Assembly, and partnerships with organizations, corporations and educational institutions who share our vision for the future.
adopted March 2012
Business Leaders Network Roundtable
Agenda
Pennsylvania Municipal League offices
414 North Second Street
December 7, 2017, 11:00 a.m.
I. Welcome and Introductions – Rick Schuettler, PML Executive Director
II. Business Leaders’ Successes/Latest Developments III. BLN Appointments -
A. Board of Directors - Todd Eachus- Comcast B. Legislative Committee - David Kerr- AT&T C. University-Community Network - John Molloy- The PFM Group
IV. Briefing Book & 2018 Calendar -
A. PML Strategic Plan Update B. Board of Directors Meetings C. District Meeting Seminars D. 119th Annual Summit, October 4-6 2018, Cranberry Township
V. Training & Development- State Contracts and what they mean for PML
Anne McCollum- Director of Training & Development
VI. Staff & general comments VII. Adjourn VIII. Tour of renovated building
PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 2017 - 2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President... .............................................................................................................. C. Kim Bracey, Mayor, York First Vice President. ..................................................................................... Salvatore Panto, Mayor, Easton (Past President 1988-1989) Second Vice President ............................................................................ Matthew Pacifico, Mayor, Altoona Secretary/Treasurer .................................................................... Richard J. Schuettler, Executive Director Past Presidents (2016-2017) ............................................................................................ William Peduto, Mayor, Pittsburgh/ Pittsburgh Representative/NLC Board Member (2015-2016) ................................................................................................. J. Richard Gray, Mayor, Lancaster (2013-2014)/Allentown Rep. ................................................................. Ed Pawlowski, Mayor, Allentown (2001-2002) .................................................................. Timothy Fulkerson, Councilmember, New Castle (1989-90, 1996) .................................................................. Brian J. O'Neill, Councilmember, Philadelphia Legislative Committee Co-Chair ................................................... Erik Cagle, Councilmember, Altoona Legislative Committee Co-Chair .......................................................... Justin Taylor, Mayor, Carbondale Bethlehem Representative ................................................................. Robert Donchez, Mayor, Bethlehem Erie Representative ..................................................................................................... Joe Sinnott, Mayor, Erie Reading Representative .................................................................................. Wally Scott, Mayor, Reading Philadelphia Rep. ...................................................................................... Jim Kenney, Mayor, Philadelphia Scranton Representative ................................................................. William Courtright, Mayor, Scranton
October 12, 2017
PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND OFFICERS President .......................................................................................................................................................................... C. Kim, Mayor, York First Vice President ................................................................................................................................... Salvatore Panto, Mayor, Easton Second Vice President ........................................................................................................................ Matthew Pacifico, Mayor, Altoona Secretary/Treasurer ........................................................................................................... Richard J. Schuettler, Jr., Executive Director Legislative Committee Co-Chair. ................................................................................................ Erik Cagle, Councilmember, Altoona Legislative Committee Co-Chair ................................................................................................. Justin M. Taylor, Mayor, Carbondale Director-at-Large (2-year term)................................................................................................................ George Hood, Mayor, Indiana Director-at-Large (2-year term)...................................................................................... Derrick Perry, Councilmember, Norristown Director-at-Large (2-year term)...................................................................................................................... Tom Riel, Mayor, Bradford Director-at-Large (2-year term)........................................................................................................................................................... Vacant Director-at-Large (2-year term)........................................................................................................................................................... Vacant Director-at-Large (2-year term)........................................................................................................................................................... Vacant District Officers Northcentral ............................................................................................... Stephen Stevenson, Council Vice President, Lock Haven Northeast ......................................................................................................................................... James Muldowney, Mayor, Pottsville Northwest ......................................................................................................................................................Doug Baker, Mayor, Franklin Southcentral.............................................................................................................. Wanda Williams, Council President, Harrisburg Southeast ........................................................................................................... Det Ansinn, Council President, Doylestown Borough Southwest ........................................................................................ Dennis Scarpiniti, Certified Municipal Clerk, New Kensington Past Presidents (2016-2017) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… William Peduto, Mayor, Pittsburgh (2015-2016) ............................................................................................................................................. J. Richard Gray, Mayor, Lancaster (2013-2014)/Allentown Rep. ............................................................................................................... Ed Pawlowski, Mayor, Allentown (2001-2002) ................................................................................................................ Timothy Fulkerson, Councilmember, New Castle (1989-90, 1996) ............................................................................................................... Brian J. O'Neill, Councilmember, Philadelphia Business Leaders Network Representative, Ex Officio .................................................................................... Todd Eachus, Comcast
STAFF
Executive Director ........................................................................................................................................................ Richard J. Schuettler Deputy Executive Director ........................................................................................................................................................ John Brenner Director of Insurance Services ............................................................................................................................................ Robert Anspach Director of Communications .......................................................................................................................................... Deborah L. Bitting Training and Development Assistant ................................................................................................................................... Alexis Brower PennPRIME Loss Control Administrative Assistant .............................................................................................................. Joy Breach Marketing and Member Services Assistant .................................................................................................................. Marcia Cavanagh Meeting Manager ........................................................................................................................................................ Mary A. Costik, CMP Training & Development Representative .................................................................................................................................... Ben Feidt UCOMP Member Services Representative ..................................................................................................................... Debra S. Gross Director of Finance and Administration ................................................................................................................................. Susan Helms PennPRIME Marketing & Member Services Manager................................................................................................ Elizabeth Henry Communications Manager ..............................................................................................................................................Holli Hugendubler Accounting Clerk ................................................................................................................................................................. Colleen Ingersoll Communications Assistant ..................................................................................................................................................... Britton Kosier Director of Marketing & Member Services .............................................................................................................................. Harry Krot PennPRIME Manager of Loss Control Services................................................................................................................. Cheryl A. Lees Facilities & Systems Manager ..................................................................................................................................... Lisa K. Longenecker Director of Training and Development ............................................................................................................................ Anne McCollum Training and Development Assistant .................................................................................................................................... Kasey McGee Legislative Analyst ................................................................................................................................................................ Karey A. Molnar Accounting Clerk .................................................................................................................................................................... Deshawn Pryce Director of Governmental Affairs ........................................................................................................................................ Amy C. Sturges PennPRIME Claims Coordinator .......................................................................................................................................... Angela Tennis Executive Assistant ................................................................................................................................................................... Shanon Watts PennPRIME Insurance Services Representative ................................................................................................................ Dona Yedlock
2017 - 2018 DISTRICT OFFICERS
Northcentral District
Board Member ................................................................... Steve Stevenson, Council Vice President, Lock Haven Alternate Board Member………………………………………………...Gabriel Campana, Mayor, Williamsport Chair ..................................................................................................... Diane Bernardo, Councilmember, DuBois Vice Chair .............................................................................................................. Matt Pacifico, Mayor, Altoona
Altoona, College, DuBois, Ebensburg, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris, Hollidaysburg, Lewisburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Patton, State College, Wellsboro, Williamsport
Northeast District
Board Member .............................................................................................. James Muldowney, Mayor, Pottsville Alternate Board Member ................................................................................... Sandy Davis, Mayor, Bloomsburg Chair ............................................................................................ William Barrett, Councilmember, Wilkes-Barre Vice Chair ......................................................................................................... Ellen Micka, Treasurer, Pottsville
Bloomsburg, Carbondale, East Stroudsburg, Kingston, Nanticoke, Pittston, Pocono Township, Pottsville, Scranton, Shamokin, Sunbury, Wilkes-Barre
Northwest District
Board Member .......................................................................................................... Doug Baker, Mayor, Franklin Alternate Board Member .............................................................................................................................. Vacant Chair ............................................................................................................... Mary Ann Horne, Mayor, Edinboro Vice Chair ........................................................................................................ Maurice Cashman, Mayor, Warren
Bradford, Corry, Edinboro, Erie, Farrell, Franklin, Hermitage, New Castle, St. Marys, Sharon, Titusville, Warren
Southcentral District
Board Member ............................................................................. Wanda Williams, Council President, Harrisburg Alternate Board Member ......................................................................... Perry Heath, Council President, Carlisle Chair ........................................................................................................... Richard Moriarty, Mayor, Millersville Vice Chair .................................................................................................................................................... Vacant
Bedford, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Millersville, Steelton, York
Southeast District
Board Member ................................................................................... Det Ansinn, Council President, Doylestown Alternate Board Member…………………………………………………….Thaddeus Kirkland, Mayor, Chester Chair .............................................................................................................. Michael Speck, Mayor, Phoenixville Vice Chair ...................................................................................................... Michael Trio, Manager, Coatesville
Allentown, Bethlehem, Chester, Coatesville, Doylestown, Easton, Kutztown, Lower Merion, Malvern, Media, Muhlenberg, Norristown, Philadelphia, Phoenixville, Reading, Upper Providence, West Chester
Southwest District
Board Member .............................................................................. Dennis Scarpiniti, City Clerk, New Kensington Alternate Board Member ................................................................................. Dave Montz, Manager, Green Tree Chair .......................................................................................................... Kevin Flannery, Manager, Sewickley Vice Chair ............................................................................................. Richard Callender, Mayor, Lower Burrell Butler, Cranberry, Dormont, Etna Borough, Forest Hills, Green Tree, Greensburg, Hampton, Homestead,
Indiana, Jeannette, Latrobe, Lower Burrell, Monongahela, Moon, Mt. Oliver, Murrysville, New Kensington, Oakmont, Parker, Peters, Pittsburgh, Plum, Robinson, Sewickley, South Fayette, Upper St. Clair, Washington, Zelienople
Voluntary Certifi cate Programs: PML’s Elected Offi cials Leadership Training Program (EOLTP) Local Government Risk Management Certifi cate APMM’s Professional Development Program (PDP) Online Training PA Construction Codes Academy (PCCA) PA Training Hub for Municipal Learning (PATH) Floodplain Administrator Best Practices Energy Code Compliance
PennPRIME Liability Trust/PennPRIME Workers’ Compensation Trust* Unemployment Compensation Trust (U•COMP)*
Civics and You: Your Key to Pennsylvania Local Government E-Book GovOffi ce Website Development and Hosting Service Local Public Procurement Program (L3P) Municipal Utility Alliance (MUA) Electricity Procurement Program Municipal Job Junction+ (MJJ+) Municipal Resources Pennsylvania (MRPA) Consulting Service Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT) Public Employer Labor Relations Advisory Service (PELRAS)* Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certifi cation
University-Community Network (UCN) Home Rule Network (HRN)
Training
Insurance Trusts
Programs and Services
Networks
The Pennsylvania Municipal LeagueThe Pennsylvania Municipal Leagueis meeting specifi c needs through enterprise and training programs and services . . .is meeting specifi c needs through enterprise and training programs and services . . .
Members of these programs and services also receive newsletters and/or special publications designed to keep them up to date on the latest developments pertaining to these topics. For information on any of the above services, please contact us at 800-922-8063 or 717-236-9469 or visit our website at:
*Members of PML enjoy reduced membership fees when joining these programs.www.pml.org
AT&T 351 Stanley Drive Palmyra, PA 17078 717-269-5872 David Kerr [email protected]
Ballard Spahr LLP 1735 Market Street, 51st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-864-8500 Fax: 215-864-8999 Ken Jarin, Esq. [email protected]
Comcast Cable 1306 Goshen Parkway West Chester, PA 19380 610-732-1999 Todd Eachus [email protected]
ICMA Retirement Corporation 777 North Capital Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 866-328-4675 Fax: 202-682-5248 Mark Lasyone [email protected]
CH2M Hill 201 N. Charles Street Suite 1201 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-986-3420 Toyin Ogunfolaju [email protected]
Constellation Energy 100 Constellation Way Suite 1200C Baltimore, MD 21202 410-470-1852 e-Fax: 443-213-3563 Brian Weatherford [email protected]
Maher Duessel 3003 North Front Street, Suite 101 Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-232-1230, ext. 207 Fax: 717-232-8230 Tracey L. Rash [email protected]
Campbell Durrant Beatty Palombo & Miller, P.C. 535 Smithfield Street, Suite 700 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-395-1280 Fax: 412-395-1291 Mike Palombo, Esq. [email protected]
Blackford Ventures, LLC 120 North Pointe Blvd., Suite 203 Lancaster, PA 17601 717-519-0600 Keith Hite [email protected]
Metropolitan Revenue Associates, LLC 29 E. Commons Blvd. Suite 100 New Castle, DE 19720 302-449-7491 Amy Cozine [email protected]
Kelley & Ryan Parking 3 Rosenfeld Drive Hopedale, MA 01747 978-729-2141 Kevin Adolph [email protected]/pcs
Salzmann Hughes, P.C. 79 St. Paul Drive Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-2121 Fax: 717-263-0663 G. Bryan Salzmann, Esq. [email protected]
UCOMP 414 North 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-236-9469, ext. *254 Deb Gross [email protected]
PennPRIME 414 North 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-236-9469, ext. *238 Fax: 717-231-9296 Bob Anspach [email protected]
Porter & Curtis, LLC 225 State Road Media, PA 19063 610-891-9856 Fax: 610-891-6936 Ken Porter [email protected]
VOYA Financial Advisors 3910 Caughey Rd., Suite 220 Erie, PA 16506 814-315-2000 Patrick Geary [email protected]
The PFM Group One Keystone Plaza, Suite 300 North Front & Market Streets Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-232-2723 Fax: 717-233-6073 John Molloy [email protected]
Utility Service Partners, Inc. 11 Grandview Circle, Suite 100 Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-749-1097 Fax: 724-229-4520 Ashley Shiwarski [email protected]
WellSpan Health Concord Executive Center 3421 Concord Rd. York, PA 17402 717-851-4171 Andy Seebold [email protected]
Pennsylvania Municipal Health Insurance Cooperative (PMHIC) 201 E. Oregon Road Suite 100 Lititz, PA 17543 717-723-4600 Fredrick Bean [email protected]
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP 2 North Second Street, 7th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-238-7698 William W. Warren, Jr., Esq. [email protected]
2018 Statement of Intent Business Leaders Network
_______________________________________ Business Name _______________________________________ Designated Business Representative _______________________________________ Title _______________________________________ Contact Person (if different from Designated Representative) _______________________________________ Title _______________________________________ Street Address (1) _______________________________________ Street Address (2, if needed) ______________________________________ City _______________________________________ State _______________________________________ Zip _______________________________________ Phone (1) _______________________________________
Phone (2, if needed) _______________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Website It is my understanding that my firm will receive the following benefits as a member of the PML Business Leaders Network:
Direct conduit to PML Board of Directors via the Business Leaders Network Liaison, selected by the PML President and Executive Director, to serve on the PML Board of Directors as a non-voting member
One member, selected by the PML President and Executive Director, to serve on the Legislative Committee as a non-voting member
One member, selected by the PML President and Executive Director, to serve on the University-Community Network as a non-voting member
Attend one selected PML Board of Directors meeting/event annually Receive complimentary Annual Summit admission Informational seminar opportunities during Annual Summit and District
Meeting Compete for the Annual PML Business/Community Partnership Award Attend one PML District Meeting annually Attend Annual Meeting of Business Leaders Network May submit policy resolutions to the PML Board of Directors for review and
possible referral to the Resolutions Committee First option to conduct training events or publish articles in the Municipal
Reporter, the League’s premier magazine First option to sponsor PML Board of Directors meeting functions or those
scheduled at National League of Cities events Receive Municipal Reporter magazine, as well as League Link, Legislative
Locator, Municipal Job Junction, and BLN e-update newsletters Share and access League policy and research Prominent placement of company logo and link to company Website on
PML’s website – www.pml.org Provision of a Network Page, as well as business card placement, in the
Municipal Reporter magazine Periodic publication of company profile in the Municipal Reporter magazine Complimentary exhibit space at Annual Summit Complimentary full page ad placed in Annual Summit Program Book
Access to PML member contact information League letter of introduction One complimentary webinar presentation opportunity annually Business Leaders’ Marketplace
As the designated representative of my firm, I authorize PML to consider my firm a Member of the Business Leaders Network. In becoming a Member, I demonstrate our $10,000 commitment by submitting a minimum of $2,500. The balance will be billed quarterly following receipt of the initial payment. For the firm: _______________________________________ ___________________
Signature Date _______________________________________ ___________________ Printed Name Title For PML: ________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date ________________________________________ ___________________ Printed Name Title -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For LOCAL OFFICIAL Referral: ________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date ________________________________________ ___________________ Printed Name Title ________________________________________ Municipality
NOVEMBER 2017
ADVOCACY ACTION
LEAGUE’S LATEST
Our mission is to strengthen, empower, and advocate for effective local government.
• Please keep us up to date – Make sure your elected and appointed officials’ information is up to date! Has your municipality had any recent retirements or departures of key personnel? Has the recent election created changes in your elected body? If the answer is yes, we would like to know! Please click here to access the PML Municipal Official Contact Form to make the change(s). Please contact Marcia Cavanagh at [email protected] if you need assistance or have any questions.
• 2018 League Dues Notices have been sent out via email and regular mail. Thank you for your membership. We look forward to another successful year in 2018!
• Click here to view the 2017/2018 Energy Code Training Webinar Schedule. Sponsored by the PA DEP and US DOE State Energy Program, each webinar is $10.00 and worth 1 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hour. Topics include commercial building ventilation and energy issues in hotels/multi-family housing. To register for these webinars, please visit www.paconstructioncodesacademy.org.
Gaming Expansion – Municipal Opt-outUp to ten mini-casinos have been authorized by the Commonwealth as part of the budget package to provide recurring revenue. If your municipality is not interested in hosting a mini-casino, local action is required by December 31, 2018. Please click on the side bar link to read about the local opt-out process.
Legislative Update VideoIf you missed our Summit in Erie last month, you missed a legislative update covering a number of timely topics. The update was recorded and is available to you at your convenience; just click here for the link. Please note, the Legislature was in session during the month of October and the legislation covered in the update may have advanced.
2018 Capitol Conference – Hope to see you there!We are in the planning stages for PML’s second Capitol Conference on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the Harrisburg Hilton. This is a one-day training session devoted to legislative topics. Please click on the side bar link for a Save the Date postcard. Registration will be open in early December.
Check out the section on our website dedicated to member
news titled, The Buzz! This month’s focus is on the City of Lancaster hosting the Governor’s Awards for the Arts.
Click here for Capitol Conference Save the Date
Postcard.
Click here for more information on the local
opt-out process regarding mini-casinos.
LEAGUE’S LATEST (continued)
• BLN – Connect with our Business Leaders and contact them regarding their money-saving and cost-effective services.
• PennPRIME Message – What is the most important step in the workers’ compensation claim process? For an answer to this question, read the full article provided by PennPRIME.
• Congratulations to Harris Township who will be featured on the cover of our Winter edition of the Municipal Reporter coming to you in December!
• Join us on social media. Be sure to tag us on tweets and share community events on facebook @PaMunicipalLeague and twitter @PAMunicipalLeag; be part of the conversation!
• As in years past, Comcast Newsmakers joined us at our Annual Summit to provide our members an opportunity to tape a news segment, discussing various topics of importance. Comcast Newsmakers is a short-form news platform where leaders and innovators exchange ideas and tackle the issues facing communities across America. Our member segments can be found at this link on pages 5-6.
RESOURCE ROUNDUP
• Submit your nominations for the 2018 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence. Do you have local government leaders in your community who demonstrate exceptional dedication to improving public services? Nominations are being accepted through December 1. Visit the Local Government Day Awards webpage to learn more about the judging criteria for each category, the award guidelines, and submitting a nomination.
• In recognition of Veteran’s Day, Comcast, a League Business Leader is showing their appreciation of the contributions made by our military community. Comcast NBCUniversal has a year-round commitment to supporting active duty service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Since 2010, Comcast has hired more than 13,000 of these talented individuals. Members of the military community have a core skillset of leadership, discipline, and unity that Comcast values because they make their teams stronger. Join Comcast in recognizing the contributions of our military community, including Comcast NBCUniversal’s own Erik Ortiz and Janet Mays, through these brief videos where they share their stories.
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November 2017
Take Action!
As Congress and the Administration continue to negotiate a tax reform package, the future deductibility of state and local taxes (SALT) is at risk. This vital deduction supports middle-class homeowners and public services that benefit all citizens, such as schools, law enforcement, public safety, transportation and infrastructure. Congress is looking to produce a revenue neutral package, meaning that all tax cuts must be paid for, and SALT is the most valuable deduction available.
We need local leaders to speak up and tell Congress that municipalities and families cannot afford to pay for tax reform.
Sign our action letter on tax reform and the budget and appropriations process by clicking below.
TAKE ACTION
For more information on the Federal, State and Local Tax deduction, click here.
Local Leaders! Protect the State and Local Tax Deduction (SALT)
Recent local elections may have changed your governing body and administration. Please fill out our electronic forms to keep your municipality up to date with us.To update your information and receive membership benefits through the PA State Association of Township Commissioners, click HERE.To update your information as a member of the PA Municipal League, click HERE.
Don’t Forget to Update Your Municipality’s Information!
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Act 38 of 2017House Bill 16 (PN 1056)Signed: October 30, 2017Effective: January 1, 2018Act 38 amends the Local Tax Collection Law by adding a section prohibiting a tax collector from depositing tax payments into an account bearing his or her name. The account must include the name of the office, title or position, or the name of the municipality whereby all taxes collected will be deposited. Further, the account may not be opened using an individual’s Social Security number. The account must be opened within 60 days of the effective date of the Act (unless the existing account meets all of the above criteria), and all moneys must be transferred into the account meeting the above criteria. Further, all tax notices must include an example of the wording as to whom payments must be made and the name of the account so taxpayers can make out their checks accordingly.
Act 40 of 2017House Bill 118 (PN 2256)Signed: October 30, 2017Effective: Immediately with certain provisions taking effect in 60 daysAct 40 amends the Administrative Code of 1929, providing for implementation of some portions of the Annual Capital Budget. Those provisions under Act 40 affecting local government (excluding counties) are as follows:
• requiring background checks every ten years for employees of a political subdivision or a contractor thereof that receive Federal Tax information from the IRS, Social Security Administration, or any other secondary source;
• removing the January 2020 sunset provision under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, making the $2 per-ton fee permanent; and
• keeping all unobligated moneys under the Act 101 Recycling Fund in the Fund by prohibiting
automatic transfers to the Solid Waste Abatement Fund.
All of these aforementioned provisions under Act 40 take effect immediately.
Act 42 of 2017House Bill 271 (PN 2652)Signed: October 30, 2017Effective: The provisions mentioned below are effective immediatelyAct 42 amends Titles 3 (Agriculture) and 4 (Amusements) by extensively revising the gaming provisions in the Commonwealth. Those provisions under the Act, affecting local governments (excluding counties), are as follows:
• Ten additional Category 4 slot machine licenses (subject to the local share assessment) will be auctioned with locations not to occur within 25 linear miles of an existing Category 1, 2 or 3 facility.
• Municipalities are granted a “municipal option” whereby a local government can opt-out of the siting of a Category 4 licensed facility within its borders by passing a Resolution. Adopted Resolutions must be delivered to the Gaming Control Board no later than December 31, 2017.
• Interactive gaming is authorized under the Act with a 2% local share assessment, with 50% going to earmarked accounts depending on what class of county the facility is in.
• Sports wagering is authorized, contributing 2% to the local share assessment.
• Moneys from the local share assessment are authorized to be used as matching funds for other Commonwealth grants or loans (not withstanding provisions of the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act).
• A new Casino Marketing and Capital Development Fund is established with moneys not committed under local law enforcement grants to transfer into this account effective immediately.
Legislation Enacted
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• Truck stops (as defined under the Act) can obtain video gaming terminal licenses that authorize specific types of gambling games outlined in the Act. These licensees will pay a 10% local share assessment tax on their gross revenue.
The distribution to and from various existing funds may be different based on the county and type of facility.To read the PA Gaming Control Board’s latest notice on the Act, click here.
Act 43 of 2017House Bill 542 (PN 2598)Signed: October 30, 2017Effective: Various DatesAct 43 amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 as part of the revenue package to balance the 2017-2018 FY State Budget. The Act legalizes consumer fireworks (bottle rockets, Roman candles, aerial spinners and small firecrackers) in the Commonwealth and imposes a 12% tax on consumer fireworks in addition to the sales and use tax. Of the tax collected, 2% (not to exceed $2 million) is earmarked for grants to emergency medical services (75% of the 2%) and developing, delivering and sustaining training programs for volunteer firefighters (25% of the 2%). Licensing fees for fireworks facilities can range from $3,000 for a seasonal tent to $20,000 for a large, permanent location. (Effective 60 days.)Sales and use taxes are applied to digital downloads of videos, photos, books, games, music, software and other types of electronic and streamed material. (Applicable to sales beginning after December 31, 2017.)A 5% excise tax (lodging tax) is imposed on the rent of every occupancy of a hotel room on top of existing hotel taxes collected and remitted by the owner/operator. (Effective immediately.)The provisions relating to a petition for reassessment by a taxpayer is reduced from 90 days after the date of notice to 60 days. The Board of Appeals must issue a decision within six months of receipt of the petition. Specific delays are acceptable as enumerated under the Act. (Applicable to transactions occurring 60 days after the effective date.)
Act 44 of 2017House Bill 674 (PN 2642)Signed: October 30, 2017Effective: Various DatesAct 44 amends the Fiscal Code as part of the State Budget for 2017-2018 FY. The provisions of the Act affecting local governments are:
• Requires any local government receiving any state aid to respond to the Auditor General’s audit findings within 120 days of publication of the audit. Future appropriations could be withheld if a response is not made.
• Authorizes $15 million for water and sewer projects (distribution or reimbursement) costing not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000.
• Authorizes a municipal water or sewer authority to perform the replacement or remediation of private water or sewer laterals for the benefit of public health, the public water supply system or the public sewer system. An authority may utilize public employees and funds.
The provisions mentioned here take effect immediately.
Act 46 of 2017House Bill 790 (PN 2597)Signed: October 30, 2017Effective: 60 DaysAct 46 amends Title 3 (Agriculture) by adding a chapter entitled “Controlled Plants and Noxious Weeds,” as a modernization and consolidation of the “Noxious Weed Control Law,” which is repealed with the passage of this Act. A Controlled Plant and Noxious Weed Committee is established to oversee the designation of noxious weeds and controlled plants and to perform other functions as enumerated in the Act.If certain prohibited noxious weeds and controlled plants are grown or propagated in a municipality, the property owner and the municipality may be subject to a control order – a directive from the Department of Agriculture that may require the treatment, remediation, containment or eradication of the weed or plant. The cost of the order is borne by the person
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subject to the order, including the municipality where the person resides, if the person is noncompliant with the order. The cost to the municipality in lieu of the person in noncompliance is recoverable by the municipality via civil penalty following a hearing on the assessment.Permits are required for plants and weeds on the list and are primarily only granted for educational purposes. Inspection fees are outlined in the Act.Local laws contrary to the Act are preempted.
Act 50 of 2017Senate Bill 242 (PN 1227)Signed: October 30, 2017Effective: Various DatesAct 50 amends the Underground Utility Line Protection Law (One Call) in the following ways:
• Extends the sunset provision of the Underground Utility Protection Law from December 31, 2017, to December 31, 2024.
• Moves oversight of the One Call System from under the Department of Labor and Industry to the Public Utility Commission (PUC).
• Identifies facility owner (public utility, municipality, municipal authority or any entity which owns or operates lines) responsibilities and One Call System duties:
» Facility owners must: » participate in One Call’s Member Mapping
Solutions; » respond to facility, nonemergency locate
requests; » when a facility owner fails to respond to
the original locate request, communicate directly with the excavator within two hours of renotification, providing facility location information;
» submit a report to the PUC of alleged violations within 30 days of receiving notice that lines have been damaged, when the cost to repair the damage is greater than $2,500; and
» maintain their own records of main lines abandoned that show the location of the facility.
» One Call System duties are: » to maintain records of facilities, eliminating
the county recorder of deeds as the record holder;
» to notify a facility owner as soon as possible when an excavator has identified an unmarked or incorrectly marked facility;
» to collect fees for use of the One Call System, which will offset municipal authority costs and provide for operational costs of the System; and
House and Senate Session Days:
Senate: December: 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
House: December: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
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Local Use of Radar Gains TractionGreat work everyone! Thanks to your efforts, Senate Bill 251 (PN 1316) passed through the Senate on November 14, with a vote of 46/3 – after picking up a small amendment on the floor, removing the annual reporting requirement for local police departments to the Department of Revenue on moneys generated through LIDAR and RADAR. Otherwise, the bill remains the same. See our summary in the October issue for more details. The bill is now before the House Transportation Committee.
Legislation of Interest
» to meet annual auditing requirements authorized with this Act.
A Damage Prevention Committee is established and comprised of appointed stakeholder representatives. The intent of the Committee is to review and report on alleged violations, to issue warning letters and to impose initial penalties.The PUC must draft temporary regulations within one year to carry out the provisions of this Act. The PUC is further authorized to levy administrative penalties for violations of the Act, not to exceed $2,500 per violation. Program costs for PUC enforcement provisions are effective immediately. The rest of the Act is effective in 180 days.
Act 53 of 2017Senate Bill 690 (PN 848)Signed: October 30, 2017Effective: 60 DaysAct 53 amends the Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law in Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) authorizing the governing body of a home rule municipality without a mayor to appoint initial
and subsequent members to the Apportionment Commission. The appointments must otherwise be consistent with the Municipal Reapportionment Act.
Act 54 of 2017Senate Bill 691 (PN 849)Signed: October 30, 2017Effective: 60 DaysAct 54 amends Title 53 by adding a section that establishes uniform residential qualifications for persons who have been away on military active duty and are now seeking local elected office. A person on military leave shall be deemed to be an ongoing resident of a municipality until he or she indicates otherwise.
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2018 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence Application Deadline Extended to December 15
Do you have local government leaders in your community who demonstrate exceptional dedication to improving public services?
Each year, the Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence are presented to local government leaders who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving public services through innovative projects or initiatives.
We are accepting nominations for the 2018 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence through December 15, 2017.
Visit the Local Government Day Awards webpage to learn more about the judging criteria for each category, the award guidelines, and submitting a nomination.
SUBMIT NOMINATION
The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for the PA Small Water and Sewer Program now through February 28, 2018.
UsesMunicipalities and municipal authorities may apply for grants to support the construction, rehabilitation, repair or expansion of a water supply or sanitary sewer system owned and maintained by the municipality. Eligible projects for the PA Small Water and Sewer Program must have a total project cost between $30,000 and $500,000.
Grants require a 15% match which may come from any other source.
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2018 PML Capitol Conference
Overview of State Planning Board Report & PEL Communities in Crisis Report
Municipal Pension Reform Panel
Environmental Rights Amendment of the PA Constitution
Success Stories - Combating Blight
Opioid Update Panel
Legislative Update & Advocacy Toolkit
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Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Hilton Harrisburg
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2017-18 APMM & PSATC LeadershipAPMM President |leftDavid Kraynik, Manager, Upper Merion Township
PSATC President |rightJohn Kuntzelman, Commissioner, East Pennsboro Township
City of Altoona
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PML 2018 Calendar Highlights
March 10-14 NLC Congressional City Conference Washington, DC
March 14-16 36th Annual PELRAS Conference State College
Feb 4 PSATC Exec. Committee Meeting, Legislative Reception & Lobby Day
Harrisburg
April 11 Northeast District Meeting Carbondale April 12 Southeast District Meeting Easton April 19 Southwest District Meeting New Kensington April 24 Northcentral District Meeting Altoona April 26 Southcentral District Meeting Harrisburg May 1 Northwest District Meeting Corry June 4 Board of Directors Meeting State College June 5 PML Sustainability Conference State College
Oct 4-6 119th Annual Summit & Board of Directors Meeting Cranberry Township
Nov 7-10 NLC City Summit Los Angeles
In 2018 the Pennsylvania Municipal League will hold its six district meetings in April and May. In addition to the regular business of presenting resolutions, electing district officials, and highlighting one of our member municipalities, PML would like to continue to offer our BLN's an opportunity to provide a one-hour training session. Immediately following, we will offer a reception and the dinner meeting, where business is conducted in an informal setting.
With only six opportunities, please only one per BLN member. The tentative meeting dates and locations are as follows:
Please complete the form and return it no later than Friday, January 12, 2018.
We have added this training component to our district meetings to provide our BLN's with additional access to members, and to provide our members with valuable information to take back to their communities. We hope you are able to participate.
2018 PML District Meeting Annual RSVP
April 24, 2018 - Northcentral - Altoona April 26, 2018 - Southcentral - Harrisburg May 1, 2018 - Northwest - Corry
April 11, 2018 - Northeast - Carbondale April 12, 2018 - Southeast - Easton ' April 19, 2018 - Southwest - New Kensington
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Phone: ______________________ Email:_______________________
Presentation Title: _________________________________________
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Please return by email to [email protected] or FAX to 717-724-1663
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
APMM Winter Workshop
Friday, January 26, 2018
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