In this virtual class, you will learn about the responsibilities of elected auditors under the Second Class Township Code, the nuts and bolts of conducting a thorough audit of the township’s finances, how to best navigate DCED’s online financial reporting requirements, and ways to ensure a healthy working relationship between the elected auditors and the township. This class will benefit not only elected auditors, but also those township employees who are responsible for coordinating the audit from the township’s side. The presenters will be Lisa Myers, a CPA from Boyer & Ritter with substantial experience with municipal finance, Scott Coburn, PSATS’ Counsel and Education Director, and Michael Williams with DCED’s Municipal Statistics Office.

Eligible for 2.0 PMGA Administration Point

Date:

               January 20, 2022

Time:

                1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 35.00

                Non-Member –  $ 45.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

If you are unsure whether you have everything ready for your township's 2021 Organization Meeting, required to be held the first Monday of January, then make sure to attend this webinar. Holly Fishel of PSATS will review best practices and checklists to help ensure that your township has a smooth organization meeting.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Date:

               December 2, 2021

Time:

                12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

This webinar is designed to address the potential audit of township expenditures of ARPA funds by the federal government. Ryan Gonder and Tim Horstmann of McNees Wallace & Nurick will review the process, the most recent guidance and/or regulations that townships and the federal government will be following, what township need  to do to prepare for a potential audit, and other timely advice as practicable.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Date:

               November 17, 2021

Time:

                12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

Come learn with us as we discover the benefits of using the  Account Payable-A/P and Accounts Receivable-A/R  System in QuickBooks. We will walk you thru step by step on Entering Bills, Paying Bills, Credits and reports for paying all of those Monthly Expenses then we will dive into using Sales Receipts for entering all Deposits to get historical information on customers at your fingertips. Next we will learn about Invoicing , Batch invoicing and the process of Receiving payments and making deposits.

Qualifies for 6 PMGA Administration Point 

Date: 

               November 12, 2021 

Time: 

                9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Location:

              Cumberland County
              PSATS Education Center
              4855 Woodland Drive
              Enola, PA 17025

Registration Fee: 

                Member* -  $ 135.00 

                Non-Member –  $ 185.00 

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials). 

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY: 

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice. 
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee.  
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced. 

 
ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS: 

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159. 

Come join peers from throughout your region to learn about and discuss a variety of township-related topics. This educational event will be the perfect opportunity to hear from experts on the local issues that matter to you and your municipality.

Qualifies for 5 PMGA Points.

Date:

               November 10, 2021

Time:

                9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location:

                Mohegan Sun Poconos
                1280 Highway 315
                Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 75.00

                Non-Member –  $ 125.00                

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

   ·      Local Host Sponsor - Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other ;needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

Is your township wondering how to spend the funding that it received through the American Rescue Plan Act? Do you need direction on where and how to best spend it and maximize the value? This session will walk you through options for leveraging your funding into lasting, impactful facilities projects that will become valuable township assets.

The speakers will discuss the benefits of planning, financing, building or renovating township facilities during today’s unique economic conditions by taking advantage stimulus funds, grants, low interest rates and other initiatives.  Panelists include Martin Kimmel, President of Kimmel Bogrette Architecture + Site, Lou Verdelli, a finance professional who specializes in securing funds for municipal projects, and Elizabeth M. Beckett, CRE, President of Real Estate Strategies, Inc. and an expert in the real estate market and grant writer. Together, they will provide a complete planning resource for you and your township on using ARPA and other funds for facilities improvements.

Learning objectives:

1. Explore financing and budgeting options from finance experts, including a better understanding of how to deploy the new American Rescue Plan Act funding.
2. Become educated on assessing the opportunities available with improvements to your township’s facilities and lands from architecture and real estate experts.
3. Understand availability of potential grants and funding sources that may be available to your township for your facilities projects from grant writing experts.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Date:

               November 9, 2021

Time:

                12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other ;needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

In the Solicitors Virtual Fall Seminar learn from experts on a wide variety of topics critical to the practice of a municipal solicitor. Specific agenda items will be updated when finalized.

Eligible for 5 CLE credits and/or 5 Administrative PMGA points. 

Date:

        November 4, 2021

Class Time:

         9:00 a.m. - 3:30 pm

REGISTRATION FEE:      

                - Member*: $ 175.00
                - Non-Member $ 225.00

    ** CLE credits are included

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

Come learn with us as we discover the benefits of using the  Account Payable-A/P and Accounts Receivable-A/R  System in QuickBooks. We will walk you thru step by step on Entering Bills, Paying Bills, Credits and reports for paying all of those Monthly Expenses then we will dive into using Sales Receipts for entering all Deposits to get historical information on customers at your fingertips. Next we will learn about Invoicing , Batch invoicing and the process of Receiving payments and making deposits.

Qualifies for 6 PMGA Administration Point 

Date: 

               October 28, 2021 

Time: 

                9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Location:

              Centre County
              Gregg Township
              106 School Street
              Spring Mills, PA 16875

Registration Fee: 

                Member* -  $ 135.00 

                Non-Member –  $ 185.00 

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials). 

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY: 

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice. 
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee.  
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced. 

 
ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS: 

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159. 

Come join peers from throughout your region to learn about and discuss a variety of township-related topics. This educational event will be the perfect opportunity to hear from experts on the local issues that matter to you and your municipality.

Qualifies for 5 PMGA Points.

Agenda:

9:00 - 9:15 a.m.

*Welcome and Introductions
David M. Sanko, Executive Director, PSATS

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

* Breaking Down Generational Differences in Order to Build Up Your Team

Today’s workforce is more diverse than at any other time in history. While leading such an eclectic group with a variety of wants, needs, hopes, and dreams can be challenging, success and effectiveness are possible. This discussion will examine generational differences, as well as the unique value that each group brings to the table. It will identify some key similarities and shared beliefs that can sometimes go overlooked. Ultimately, the discussion will be used as a foundation on which to improve team communication and increase employee motivation. 

John DeSantis, Rising Sun Consultants

10:30-11:30 a.m. (choose one)

* Effective Enforcement of Municipal Code and Zoning Violations

A property is not in compliance with your township’s zoning code, property maintenance code, or other code provision as adopted so what can the township do? Township officials and staff often receive complaints, comments, and concerns about zoning and municipal code compliance issues. As such, an understanding of the enforcement process and its potential pitfalls is a useful tool for every township official. This presentation will provide an overview of the standards and processes related to the effective enforcement of township code and zoning violations. Township officials will leave this presentation with a working knowledge of the requirements for code and zoning notices, effective tools for crafting enforceable notices, and an understanding of the appeal and court enforcement process and its potential interplay with other areas of municipal law.

Sean Kilkenny, Esquire, Alex Baumler, Esquire, & Patrick Hitchens, Esquire, Kilkenny Law, LLC, & Amrinder Singh, Code Manager, Borough of Norristown

* COVID/Post-COVID/New COVID Public Safety Concerns and Planning

COVID has brought townships to the realization that public health and safety are one and the same and need to receive the highest priority in planning and action. This session will focus on Upper Merion Township’s actions as ground zero in the COVID crisis in Pennsylvania and now as a regional hub continues to monitor, plan, and act in the interest of public safety.

William Jenaway, Ph.D., Chair, Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors, Montgomery County, & President, Montgomery County Association of Elected Officials

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (choose one)

* Update on American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds

Is your township struggling with deciding how it will use the American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to it? Or maybe you don’t have the foggiest idea of where to even start. Get answers to all your questions, including what your township can – and cannot – spend the recovery funds on, what your reporting requirements will be, how PSATS and its partner, Zelenkofske Axelrod, can help with resources, and much more. 

Scott E. Coburn, Counsel & Education Director, PSATS

* Rural by Design

In this session, representatives from Natural Lands will lead a discussion on techniques for conserving a municipality’s rural character as residential and small-scale commercial development occurs. The presentation will include examples from Randall Arendt’s book, which bears the name of this session. It will also include examples of Pennsylvania municipalities that have conserved biodiversity, scenic views, village character, interconnected greenways, and historic landscapes. The presentation will illustrate several rural subdivisions and a commercial center that posed challenges such as ridgeline protection, woodland conservation, and small-town character preservation.

Rick Tralies, PLA, Senior Director of Landscape Planning, Natural Lands

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

* Lunch – Sponsored by Russell Standard Corporation

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. (choose one)

* Public Funding of Stormwater Controls on Private Property

With stormwater management responsibilities increasing, communities are seeking new opportunities to efficiently meet runoff water quality and flood mitigation goals. Local leaders are beginning to realize that the sites with the greatest potential for efficiently managing stormwater may lie on private property. In this session, we will discuss the tools available to communities to help local leaders gain greater ability to control stormwater through features constructed on private property.

Nathan Walker, Senior Water Resource Planner, Gannett Fleming

* Navigating Municipal Ethical and Legal Gray Areas

Township officials often have the best intentions when working for government expediency, fiscal conservancy, open communication, and transparency with the public and to foster land development or land preservation that will benefit the township and its residents. Such officials do not have a corrupt motive and have no intention of violating the Sunshine Act, taking a bribe, or violating a resident’s constitutional rights. However, despite the good intentions of elected officials or employees, situations may arise where their actions may run contrary to the law. This presentation will address such situations that often arise in the scope of a township official’s employment or service that present legal and ethical gray areas and discuss potential avenues or alternatives that can be used to proceed on a stronger legal footing. 

John F. Walko, Esquire, and Rebecca Geiser, Esquire, Kilkenny Law, LLC

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

* 20 Best Management Practices for Townships

In this fast-moving session, you will get practical tips for practices to implement in your township to enhance services, save money, and/or improve efficiency. From implementing effective fee schedules and proper document management to ways to improve volunteerism in your township, there is something for every type of township to take from this session.

Tommy Ryan, Manager, Worcester Township, Montgomery County, and

Scott Piersol., Manager, Valley Township, Chester County

3:30 - 3:45 p.m.

* Open Forum and Q&A

David M. Sanko, Executive Director, PSATS

Date:

               October 27, 2021

Time:

                9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Location:

                Hilton Garden Inn Exton/West Chester
                720 Eat Eagleview Blvd.
                Exton, PA 19341

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 75.00

                Non-Member –  $ 125.00                

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

  ·      Local Host Sponsor - Carroll Engineering Corporation

 ·      Local Host Sponsor - DandeLions Digital

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other ;needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.  

In this virtual class, you will learn how to print W-2s and 1099s and file all year-end taxes and reports with the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies.

Qualifies for 3 PMGA Administration Point 

Date: 

               October 26, 2021 

Time: 

                1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Registration Fee: 

                Member* -  $ 55.00 

                Non-Member –  $ 75.00 

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials). 

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY: 

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice. 
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee.  
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced. 

 
ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS: 

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.