PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4,
2007
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. Pres. Charles
Mowry |
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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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SCEMS Rep. - Barry
Calhoun |
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3. ELECTION
OF OFFICERS
A. Chairman Mr.
Garland nominated Mr. McCahan for the position of Chairman for the 2007
calendar year. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mowry. The motion passed
unanimously.
B. Vice-Chairman Mr. Gochenaur
nominated Mr. Garland for the position of Vice-Chairman for the 2007 calendar
year. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Mowry. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Secretary
Mr. Garland nominated Mr. Gochenaur for the position of Secretary for the
2007 calendar year. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Ditzel. The motion
passed unanimously.
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT
5. APPROVAL OF MEETING NOTES - MINUTES
Mr. Gochenaur moved, seconded by Mr. Garland to
approve the minutes of December 7, 2006 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
6.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Preemption & Signal
Upgrade @ Rt. 22/39 Project is complete.
There was some discussion about upgrades to the signal at Rt. 39 and Rt.
22.
Motion: Mr.
Garland moved, seconded by Mr. Mowry to recommend the Board of Supervisors
write a letter to HERCO asking them to consider helping with a signal
upgrade. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Speed Survey & Update
Ordinances for Speed Signs No parking signs at McDonalds were installed
on 1/3/07. The speed survey study will
be provided to the PSAB when finalized.
C. Mapping
Completed Mr. McCahan reported that the mapping has been completed for
the year. Map books or disks are
available upon request.
D. Traffic
Signal Problems: Manor & Clover Problem has been resolved.
E. Gas
Piping A copy of the letter sent to Representative Marsico was provided
to the members.
7. NEW
BUSINESS
A. No
Trucks/No U-Turn Signs on Rt. 39 Mr. McCahan noted that PENNOT will not
allow the posting of the signs on Rt. 39, however he suggested posting Township
Roads instead. Mr. McCahan proposed a
sign on the Township side of
Motion: Mr. Garland moved, seconded by Mr. Mowry, to
petition the Board of Supervisors to post
8. ACTIONS REQUESTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
A. Review
of Draft Airport Ordinance Considerable discussion was held regarding the
Airport Ordinance regulations. By
consensus the PSAB agreed to the following recommendation:
· Runway and safety zone should be able to be
accessed by emergency vehicles (up to 50,000 lbs) from a public roadway to the
landing strip.
9. OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDANCE
BEFORE THE PSAB
· Mr. Cassel wondered if the street signs have been
installed in Bradford Estates. Mr.
McCahan stated he would verify.
· Discussion was held regarding a vehicle for the
use of the Fire Chief. The PSAB concurs
with the vehicle proposal with ownership being maintained by the Township. Motion: Mr. Garland moved, seconded by Mr. Mowry
to recommend the Board of Supervisors authorize the purchase of a vehicle for
the use of the Fire Chief. The motion
passed unanimously.
· Mr. Cassel wondered if there was any way for the
Fire Department to be notified of oxygen use/needs of Township residents. This point was of considerable concern to
responders. Mr. Cassel wondered if a
newsletter article would be appropriate.
Mr. Calhoun cautioned about violating HIPPA regulations. It was decided Mr. Cassel would bring the
topic up at the Board meeting or have staff check with the Township Solicitor.
10. PLANS
FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
A. #2007.01 F/SB Richard &
Linda Dengler no comments
B. #2007.02 P/SB/LD Evergreen Ridge
1. Street names pending approval by
2.
Cul-de-sac is not large enough to accommodate emergency vehicles. Radius must be at least 92.
` 3.
Water shut off for the church needs to be located at the end of the
cul-de-sac on
4. Move boulevard island back an additional 20.
5. Hydrant locations:
· 1st intersection at the southeast
corner of
· Intersection of
· Spruce Drive between last 2 buildings,
approximately 200 east of the center line of cul-de-sac.
12.
ADJOURNMENT 8:10 p.m.