WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
7171 ALLENTOWN
BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA 17112
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,
2007
1. CALL TO
ORDER Mr. McCahan called the meeting to order
at 6:30 PM.
2.
ROLL CALL
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WHT EMC – Bill
McCahan, Chairman |
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Fire Marshal – |
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WHT Citizen Rep.
– |
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WHT Fire Company Vice
President |
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WHT Fire Police Capt.
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X |
WHT Fire Company
Chief – |
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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 |
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING NOTES -
MINUTES
July 5, 2007. Mr. Garland moved, seconded by Mr. Ditzel,
to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2007, meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
5. PRESENTATIONS, STAFF/BOARD
REPORTS: None.
6. OLD BUSINESS
Route 39/Jonestown Rd.
truck problem status. Mr. Rimer reported a letter
had been received from the State Police with recommendations which will appear
in the next newsletter. He also
said the Township Engineer is developing a proposal on signage for the
area. A letter was also sent from
PennDot to Pilot asking them for more visible signs.
Snow Emergency Routes. This Ordinance will be voted on at the
Board meeting on August 6, 2007, with the actual sign costs in the budget for
2008.
Truck Idling Ordinance
research. There has been no action at
this time.
IFR Addition –
Relocation of Fire Company Connection.
No new plans were presented.
Dry Hydrants. Mr. Rimer presented a handout with
information and specifications for dry hydrants which was researched by Justin
Mendinsky at HRG. There was general
discussion about dry hydrants and approaching the owner of the pond on Moyer
Rd. It was unknown whether a DEP
permit would be needed.
7. NEW BUSINESS
Township Repeater. Mr.
McCahan reported the Township repeater is not working properly and he has put
out bids for repairs.
Central Dauphin High School. Mr.
McCahan reported there is a new Principle at the High School. He has sent a letter requesting an
updated contact list and expressing his displeasure at the Consolidated
Emergency Operations Plan.
Billing for Hazmat. Mr.
McCahan reported on a change in the billing for Hazmat situations and his
concern with the Township policy.
He recommended converting Resolution 1999-22 to an Ordinance to ensure
proper billing. Mr.
Garland moved, seconded by Mr. Calhoun, to recommend to the Board of
Supervisors to develop an Ordinance along the lines of Resolution 1999-22. Motion passed unanimously.
8. ACTIONS
REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
None.
9. OTHER
BUSINESS/CORRESPONDANCE BEFORE THE PSAB.
None.
10. PLANS FOR REVIEW AND
CONSIDERATION
Review
Plans Submitted:
07.011 F/SD Weiser:
1. Applicant
needs to verify the distance from the water supply to the property.
Mr. Garland moved, seconded by Mr. Cassel, to
recommend requiring the applicant to connect to the water supply and provide a
fire hydrant. Motion passed
unanimously.
07.012 P/LD Harper Dr. Sleep Inn
1. Applicant
needs to verify front aisle width for fire apparatus width.
2. The
turning radius at the front entrance is not sufficient.
3. Applicant
needs to show a circulation plan to accommodate the Linglestown aerial
apparatus.
4. Applicant
needs to show the fire department connection diagram.
5. Applicant
needs to show the exact fire hydrant location.
6. The
rear fire lane must remain clear of all obstructions so the red maples must be
relocated.
7. The
front entrance must remain clear of all obstructions so the pin oak tree must
be relocated.
07.005 P/LD/SD Oak Grove Manor
1. The
fire hydrants must be 600 feet apart so the hydrant plan must be redesigned.
2. The
hydrant in the cul-de-sac on sheet E should be in front of lot 103, not within
the cul-de-sac.
3. The
final hydrant location should be submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval.
4. The development appears to
create a warrant for a traffic signal at Route 22 and Oak Grove Rd. The PSAB supports this warrant.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
12. ADJOURNMENT: 8:30 PM