WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006

 

1.     CALL TO ORDER – 6:37

2.     ROLL CALL

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WHT EMC - Bill McCahan

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WHT Fire Marshal – Bruce Hetrick

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WHT Citizen Rep. - Bob Garland

 

WHT Fire Co. VP. – Bill Gross

 

WHT Fire Police Capt. - Mel Gochenaur

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WHT Fire Co. Chief – Brian Cassel

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WHT Business Assoc. Rep. – George Ditzel

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WHT Township Manager - Mike Rimer

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SCEMS Rep. - Barry Calhoun

 

 

 

3.     PUBLIC COMMENT – NONE.

 

4.  APPROVAL OF MEETING NOTES - MINUTES

Mr. Garland moved, seconded by Mr. Rimer to approve the minutes of April 6, 2006 as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. McCahan announced that the Board of Supervisors adopted the revisions to Chapter 19.

 

Mr. Rimer reported that the speed limit study of Jonestown Road has been completed.  The south side of Jonestown Road will be posted 25 mph to be consistent with the portion going into Lower Paxton and the north side will remain at 35 mph.  HRG is to determine if 4 way stops are warranted at Jonestown and Manor and Jonestown and Fairville.

 

5.   ACTIONS REQUESTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – NONE

6.    OLD BUSINESS

       A.   Winslett Playground – Mr. Rimer read a copy of the letter to be sent to the developer regarding safety concerns.

       B.   NIMS Compliance by Township – Mr. Rimer reported he is continuing to work on the plan and will present to the PASB when it is completed.

       C.   Opticom Installation – Mr. Rimer stated HRG is working on completing the bid packets and it will appear on the BOS agenda shortly. 

       D.   Parking in front of McDonalds – Tabled.  Mr. Hetrick to prepare a letter for Mr. Rimer to forward to PENNDOT.

       E.    Piketown Road Permit Disclaimer – This topic generated a great deal of discussion.  Mr. McCahan suggested the Fire Company write the BOS a letter outlining the areas in the Township that they feel cannot be adequately accessed with emergency apparatus

       F.    Ciocca Honda – Mr. McCahan stated he spoke with the Zoning Officer regarding the wall mounted fire connection access at Ciocca Honda.  The applicant will paint stripe the area as a “no parking” area for reasons of a loading zone and fire access and post the building “no parking” at the fire connection.  Mr. McCahan noted the building is fully sprinkled and the hydrant location between the two dealerships will be installed when the Dodge dealership is built.

7.   NEW BUSINESS

       A.   Mapping Updates – Mr. McCahan reported he wrote a letter to the BOS asking that map updates be provided to emergency responders.  The BOS was asked to allow HRG to prepare the updated mapping to include the new roads and developments.  Mr. Rimer added that mapping is on the BOS workshop agenda for May 8th.

8.    PRESENTATIONS, STAFF/BOARD REPORTS

A.   Dry Hydrant Presentation – Mr. Cassel presented a map outlining proposed locations for dry hydrants north of Fire Station #1.  The top locations are listed as follows:

·       Mill Race Road – this hydrant would provide access to 7 residences (#1)

·       Fox  Hill Road – Rineer residence (#3)

·       Moyer Road west of Fairville (#8)

·       Yingst – Fishing Creek Valley Road (#6)

·       Fernando (#9)

It was agreed that Mr. Cassel and Mr. Hetrick will further investigate the proposed dry hydrant locations and present a prioritized list for the June meeting.

9.    OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDANCE BEFORE THE PSAB

10.   PUBLIC COMMENT – NONE

11.   PLANS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

        A.  F/LD Harrisburg Motorcycle Club

              1.           Consider widening Blacksmith Lane to a minimum of 12’ for emergency vehicle access.

2.           Provide a pull off to manage traffic going in and out.

 

12.   ADJOURNMENT – 8:15 p.m.