WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA 17112

THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006

1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:35

2. ROLL CALL

X	WHT EMC - Bill McCahan		WHT Fire Marshal – Bruce Hetrick (excused)
	WHT Citizen Rep. - Bob Garland (excused)	X	WHT Fire Co. VP. – Bill Gross
X	WHT Fire Police Capt. - Mel Gochenaur	X	WHT Fire Co. Chief – Brian Cassel (arrived at 6:55))
X	WHT Business Assoc. Rep. – George Ditzel	X	WHT Township Manager - Mike Rimer (excused)
	SCEMS Rep. - Barry Calhoun	X	Sgt. Mark Crossan - PSP

3. PUBLIC COMMENT – NONE.

4. APPROVAL OF MEETING NOTES - MINUTES

A. Mr. Gochanaur moved, seconded by Mr. Gross to approve the minutes of February 2, 2006 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

5. PRESENTATIONS, STAFF/BOARD REPORTS

6. OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDANCE BEFORE THE PSAB

A. Snow Emergency Routes – Mr. Rimer presented a snow emergency route concept plan. The ordinance wording still needs to be drafted. Mr. Rimer reported an ordinance will allow enforcement of no parking with penalties such as towing of vehicles and/or fines. Sergeant Crosssan, of the Pennsylvania State Police, indicated the State Police could not enforce a local ordinance unless a hazard was created. Considerable discussion took place regarding how the mechanics of the ordinance would work.

Motion – Mr. Gochenaur moved, seconded by Mr. Gross, to adopt the concept of establishing a snow emergency route ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.

7. ACTIONS REQUESTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – NONE

A. Dry Hydrant Project – Mr. McCahan stated Brian Cassel and Bruce Hetrick are to identify practical places where dry hydrants can be established. Staff will provide mapping showing all the ponds located in the township.

B. Review Reporting Requirements of Chapter 19 – Mr. Cassel reported he is already working on this issue. Mr. McCahan added that he spoke with Mr. Garland and has asked him to contact Fire Marshals in other communities to ascertain some practical guidelines for testing. The PSAB is trying to get some relief from the inspection timing requirements.

8. OLD BUSINESS

A. Super 8 Motel Driveway - Tabled

B. Winslett Playground - Tabled

C. Speed Limit Jonestown Road – Under study by BOS.

D. NIMS Compliance by Township – Mr. Rimer is to set up a matrix and decide who needs training.

E. Traffic Light Timing, Allentown Blvd & Jonestown Road – Mr. Rimer to forward a letter to PENNDOT regarding the conflict.

F. Day Care Request for Updates – Mr. McCahan sent out requests for updates.

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. General Discussion – Requirements/ordinances to clear hazardous situations from private property – Mr. McCahan reported that the Codes Administrator powers are limited in these situations. Mr. Rimer thought enforcement may be through the Property Maintenance Code, depending on the situation.