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VOLUME 1/11
January 2011
 
Featured Empolyee:    Doug Barmoy
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Doug Barmoy is one of the owners of Hanover Land Services, Inc.  Doug has a degree in Geograpy (Planning) from Frostburg State University, but has been working as a design engineer since he graduated from college.  At Hanover Land Services, he works as a project manager coordinating the design and approval of various subdivision and land development projects throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland.   Doug's favorite part of the business is helping clients achieve success with their projects.  He realizes however, that in today's economy one of the top concerns on everyone's mind is saving money.  In light of this he wants to offer ways a client can save money on their next surveying or site development project.  They are:


1.  When beginning a project, allow ample time for the permitting process.  Have your surveyor/ engineer prepare an approximate time schedule outlining the entire permit process you know what to expect. 
 

2.  Make sure to fully explain your needs and desires to the surveyor or engineer for the project before getting started.  Have the Surveyor/ Engineer explain in detail the design and approval process to perform the surveying or engineering to complete the project.

 

3.  Consult all parties involved (this may be various family members or departments in a company) during the concept phase of the project to help assure the design meets the expectations of all parties.  Making revisions to the project beyond the concept design stage costs money.

 

4.  Select a knowledgeable spokesperson to represent your project  when meeting with the surveyor/ engineer.  Receiving differing instructions/ requirements from more than one person will lead to plan changes and extra costs.
 

5.  Avoid repeated calls to the engineer/ surveyor regarding the status of the project.  Instead, have your engineer or surveyor provide a written project  update every two weeks (more frequently if needed).  Providing an updated project status will keep the client informed on the progress of his/her project.  It's great to talk to clients, but often a client checking in everyday can lead to unnecessary billable hours.

 

6.  Make sure you, as the client, do everything you need to do  (example:  work with your bank, etc.) to help make government agency deadlines for submittals.

 

7.  Allow the professionals adequate time to make a full plan submittal to the government agencies.  Plans turned in to quickly to the governmental agencies often require more revision time and possibly additional review fees.

 

8.  Treat governmental agency staff with respect (even if you think they are against your project).   
 

9.  Choose a reputable and qualified surveyor/ engineer based on recommendations from the local government agencies or business associates. 
 

 

10. Allow one professional (usually the engineer, surveyor or architect) to coordinate all planning, design, and permitting services needed from various professional on your project.


Contact Doug prior to beginning your next project:  He can be reached at (717) 637-5674 or by email:  [email protected].
 
A Stormwater Management Alternative
 

Want More Healthy Habitats?  Plant A Rain Garden!

 
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Gardens are a great excuse to plant native wild flowers and shrubs, but they do much more than look pretty.  A rain garden is designed to soak up rain water - especially the runoff from the roof of your house.

 

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Rain gardens fill with a few inches of water after a storm and allow 30% more water to slowly filter into the ground instead of flowing quickly into a storm drain - helping to keep area waterways cleaner.

 

Stormwater runoff can be a serious problem.  As we continue to alter habitats by building impervious surfaces like roads, parking lots, driveways and roofs, water loses its ability to soak into the ground naturally.  Every time it rains, the storm runoff flows rapidly over these hard surfaces.  In addition to potential flooding, every pollutant the runoff comes in contact with on impervious surfaces potentially makes its way into our waterways.

 

Rain gardens can be specified as part of your overall stormwater management design on commercial or residential sites or built to enhance your property.  Home rain gardens are most often placed in one of two locations:  near the house to catch only roof runoff, or farther out on your lawn to collect water from both your roof and your lawn.

 

To learn more about Rain Gardens and how they can work on your site, call Kris Raubenstine [email protected] or Doug Kolmar at Hanover Land Services, Inc. at 717-637-5674 or email [email protected].

 

   

What Do Rain Gardens Do For Us?


 
 -  They increase the amount of water that filters into the ground; recharging
      local and regional aquifers.

water garden1-    They help protect communities from flooding and
      drainage proble
ms.

-    They help protect streams & lakes from pollutants
     carried by stormwater.

-    They enhance the beauty of your yard and 
     neighborhood.

-    They provide valuable habitat for birds, butterflies, and      many beneficial  pollinating  insects!

 


 

Rain Garden material re-printed from "Conservation Horizons", Spring/Summer 2010 published by the York County Conservation District (text slightly modified)

Space for Lease
 

We have office space available for lease in the lower level of our Hanover, PA office building.  A total of 3360 SF area is available.  The entire area or a portion of can be leased to meet your needs.  Off street parking is included.  Rent is very reasonable with utilities included.  Call Doug at 717-637-5674 or [email protected].


Did You Know?
 
Hanover Land Services, Inc. is a Certified (WBE) Women Business Enterprise and (DBE) Disadvantage Business Enterprise.

We are certified in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
 

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