PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007
1.
CALL TO ORDER 6:33
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 |
X |
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SCEMS Rep. - Barry
Calhoun |
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3.
APPROVAL OF MEETING NOTES MINUTES
Mr. Gochenaur moved, seconded by Mr. Mowry to
approve the minutes of February 1, 2007 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT
5. PRESENTATIONS, STAFF/BOARD REPORTS April Showers, JMT, Transportation Study
Ms. Showers reported that JMT has
been tasked with aiding the Township with the update to the transportation
element of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms.
Showers handed out roadway classification and concern maps with improvements
and areas of concern noted. Members
discussed various problem areas, many of which were already identified on the
map.
Mr. Rimer suggested that the
Mr. Rimer also noted that
Mr. McCahan asked the plan acknowledge
the problem with Hershey entertainment traffic dumping onto Rt. 39. Mr. McCahan asked that data be gathered and provided
to the Board of Supervisors to the enable them to approach Hershey for
financial help with road improvements.
Mr. Rimer reported that the Board of Supervisors asked HRG to come up
with traffic volumes from Hershey events and apply a dollar figure for
potential improvements.
Mr. McCahan encouraged all members to
take a map along to study and note any additional problem areas, to be
discussed at the April meeting. The
information will be forwarded on to Ms. Showers. Mr. McCahan will see that Mr. Hetrick and Mr.
Cassel get a copy of the map.
Ms. Showers stated that after data is
collected, they will prioritize problem areas and look to the various Boards
and Commissions for direction. JMT will
also collect accident data from local agencies and PENNDOT. Mr. Rimer suggested including the snow
emergency routes which were outlined at a meeting some time last year. Mr. McCahan will add that to the April agenda
for additional discussion.
6.
OLD BUSINESS
A. EOP
(Emergency Operations Plan) Mr. McCahan
reported he is working on an update to the Notification and Resource Manual.
B. No
U-turns/No Trucks @
C. Rt.
39 & Rt. 22 Upgrade Mr. Rimer reported this project is underway.
7. NEW
BUSINESS
A. McCahan
requested Township Manager to write memo to PA American Water Company to repair
hydrant by Fire Station #2 Mr. Rimer stated he will compose a letter to PA
American Water Company to turn the hydrant connection around so it can be
accessed from the Fire Company parking lot and not the street.
B. Dry
Hydrants Mr. Rimer reminded members that dry hydrants have been funded in
this years budget. Owners will need to
be notified and easements obtained. It
is hoped that the dry hydrants at the two top locations will be installed this
year. The Township Engineer is looking
into whether the Township will need any type of State permits.
Mr.
Mowry noted that several fire hydrants were covered in snow and ice after the
last storm and it did not appear they were cleared. Mr. Rimer noted that an ordinance was adopted
last year that places the burden for clearing on the property owner, although
the public works department is usually pretty good about keeping them
clear. It may be that private snow
removal agencies are to blame. Mr. Rimer
will follow up with the Roadmaster. A
suggestion was made that an article pertaining to keeping hydrants clear be
included in an upcoming issue of the newsletter.
8. ACTIONS REQUESTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
9. OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDANCE
BEFORE THE PSAB
10. PLANS
FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
A. #07.004
F/SB Charles & Lorie Barnes,
12.
ADJOURNMENT 7:40 p.m.