WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
7171 ALLENTOWN
BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA 17112
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4,
2007
1. CALL TO
ORDER –6:30 PM (It was noted
by the Chairman McCahan that no quorum was present.
2.
ROLL CALL
|
X |
WHT EMC – Bill
McCahan, Chairman |
X |
Fire Marshal –
Bruce Hetrick |
|
X |
WHT Citizen Rep.
– Bob Garland, Vice-Chairman |
A |
WHT Fire Company Vice
President Matt Senft |
|
E |
WHT Fire Police Capt.
– Mel Gochenaur, Sec. |
E |
WHT Fire Company
Chief – Brian Cassel |
|
X |
WHT Business Assoc.
Rep. George Ditzel |
E |
|
|
E |
SCEMS Rep. - Barry
Calhoun |
A |
PA State Police -
Sgt. Mark Crosson |
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Roy Bridges – Mr. Bridges indicated he was a resident
of Brynfield and referred to the letter sent to the Township Manager requesting
“no parking signs” around the islands in the Brynfield
development. Many times it
has been observed that people park around the islands and there is a concern
that emergency vehicles and plows will not be able to get through.
This item was referred by the Board
of Supervisors for recommendations from the PSAB. There was considerable discussion of
this issue including problems in other developments in the Township. Mr. Hetrick noted similar situations in
Bradford Estates and Maple Glen.
Mr. McCaham thought Maple Glen was to be posted as part of the land
development plan.
Mr. Garland suggested taking action
through out the township, and enact an ordinance and pick up all the parking
problems at one time. Mr. Hetrick
agreed that the Board should address the current problem with an ordinance and
then enact an amendment to the SALDO for future developments.
By consensus of the members present,
it was agreed that the Chairman would send a letter of support for no parking
signs in Brynfield, to the Board of Supervisors. Also,
McCahan and Hetrick will survey
other new developments on Saturday
and make additional recommendations for no parking restrictions in those
developments to be included in an ordinance
Mr. Hetrick further suggested that if
a development has a boulevard or an island – the street must be posted
“no parking” on both sides and “no parking” against the
island or boulevard. The PSAB
supports this language.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING NOTES -
MINUTES
September 6, 2007 – minutes could not be
approved without a quorum.
5. PRESENTATIONS, STAFF/BOARD
REPORTS: None.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Truck idling ordinance research - tabled
B. IFR Addition – Relocation
of Fire Company Connection – No new plan was submitted for review.
C. Devonshire Heights/Rt 39 Radius
curb project status – Curb is in, project is almost complete.
D. Dry Hydrant
Project Status – Manager in the process of getting written
agreements. Appears owners are agreeable.
F. Hazmat/reserve
Billing Ordinance – Ordinance passed by BOS – completed item
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ACTIONS
REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
9. OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDANCE BEFORE THE PSAB
10. PLANS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
None.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
12. ADJOURNMENT: 7:20 PM