WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, JUNE 1 2006

 

1.     CALL TO ORDER – 6:30

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

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WHT Fire Co. VP. – Bill Gross

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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. Hetrick to approve the minutes of May 4, 2006 as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

5.   ACTIONS REQUESTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – NONE

6.    OLD BUSINESS

       A.   Winslett Playground – Mr. Rimer sent a letter to the developer regarding the safety issues at the playground.  Mr. Gochenaur stated it appeared that some of the playground equipment has been moved further away from the street.

       B.   Traffic Light Timing/Jonestown Road & Rt 22 – Mr. McCahan stated HRG investigated the possible timing problem at the light and their report indicates that the signal and timing are consistent with PennDOT specifications.  Mr. McCahan noted that he understood it is a legal light but suggests that those teaching driver safety courses be alerted to instruct that “a green arrow is no longer a protected turn.”

       C.   Parking in front of McDonalds – Mr. McCahan reported Mr. Rimer wrote a letter to the state regarding the problem with parking at the hydrant in front of McDonalds.  It was asked that no parking signs be installed so the State Police has the authority to prosecute those in violation.

       D.   Jonestown Road/4 Way Stop Sign – Study by HRG pending.

       E.    Piketown Road Permit Disclaimer – Ongoing

       F.    AED Guidelines/Ordinances – Mr. Calhoun reported that there are so many varieties of AED’s on the market now that it is not feasible to try to regulate.  Mr. Hetrick suggested a newsletter article suggesting businesses over a certain size consider purchasing a unit and alerting the EMS that one is on site.  Mr. McCahan wondered if it would be possible to require businesses to purchase units if they are over a certain occupancy.  Mr. Calhoun asked what criteria would be used to require units.  Mr. Calhoun also stated that SCEMS has been promoting use through the Businessman’s Association.

       G.   Chickens in Hanoverdale – It was agreed to request the Zoning Officer to address this issue from a safety standpoint since the chickens are frequently on Linglestown Road causing a traffic hazard.  Staff will convey this request to Mr. Leonard.

7.   NEW BUSINESS

       A.   Fire Department Connections – Mr. McCahan reported that the fire department connection at the Super 8 Motel is not easily found.  Placement should have been in compliance with NFPA and building codes.  Chapter 6, Section 6.3.5.1 states “Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department apparatus accessibility, and shall be located and arranged so that hose lines can be attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects, including buildings, fences, posts or other fire department connections.”

              Motion – Mr. Garland moved, seconded by Mr. Gross, to direct Mr. McCahan to write a letter addressing this issue to Mr. Arndt, Codes Administrator and direct Mr. Arndt to have the Super 8 Motel correct the placement of the fire connection.  The motion passed unanimously.

       B.   Preemption/Installation at Rt 22 & Rt 39 – Mr. McCahan indicated that HRG has written the specifications for the bids which were approved at the last BOS meeting.  There will be transmitters on 8 pieces of emergency equipment.  Turn modifications at the Rt 22/Rt 39 traffic light will be instituted by October of this year.

       C.   County Notification of PIERS reports to Municipal Officials – Mr. McCahan reported that if the County needs to get in touch with the Township regarding an emergency, notification will appear on pagers carried by Mr. McCahan, Mr. Rimer and Mr. Hetrick.

8.    PRESENTATIONS, STAFF/BOARD REPORTS

A.   Dry Hydrant Presentation – After considerable discussion, Mr. Cassel moved, seconded by Mr. Garland to  recommend the following locations for dry hydrants to the Board of Supervisors:

                    1.           Fox Hill Road (Rineer)

                    2.           Moyer Road west of Fairville Avenue

                    3.           Piketown Road and Moyer Lane

       The motion passed unanimously.

9.    OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDANCE BEFORE THE PSAB

       A.   No U-Turn Posting on Rt 39 – There was discussion and concern about trucks making u-turns on Rt. 39, especially on Manada View Drive. 

              Motion – Mr. Garland moved, seconded Mr. Gochenaur, to recommend Mr. Rimer forward a letter to PennDOT asking that all intersections from Manada View Lane to Allentown Boulevard be posted “No U-turns.”  The motion passed unanimously.

10.   PUBLIC COMMENT – NONE

11.   PLANS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

        A.  F/LD Lexington Woods Revised

1.           There needs to be two distinct street names to be consistent with numbering.  The street name should not utilize the term “court” since that indicates the street ends in a cul-de-sac.

2.           Add a hydrant in front of unit #46.

3.           Move the hydrant from between units #39 & #40 to between units #38 & #39.

 

       B.   F/LD/SB Townes @ Briar Creek

              No comments.

 

12.   ADJOURNMENT – 8:23 p.m.