WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008

 

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

E

WHT Fire Co. Pres. –

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WHT Fire Police Capt. – Neil Shatto

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WHT Fire Co. Chief – Matt Senft

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WHT Business Assoc. Rep. – George Ditzel

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WHT Township Manager - Mike Rimer

E

SCEMS Rep. - Barry Calhoun

 

 

 

3.     ELECTION OF OFFICERS

 

A.   Chairman – Mr. Garland nominated Mr. McCahan for the position of Chairman for the 2008 calendar year.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Rimer.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

B.   Vice-Chairman – Mr. Senft nominated Mr. Garland for the position of Vice-Chairman for the 2008 calendar year.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

C.   Secretary – Mr. McCahan nominated Mr. Senft for the position of Secretary for the 2008 calendar year.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

4.   PUBLIC COMMENT

 

5.  APPROVAL OF MEETING NOTES - MINUTES

Mr. Garland moved, seconded by Mr. Rimer to approve the minutes of December 6, 2007 as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Neil Shatto was in attendance to represent the Fire Police Captain.

 

6.  OLD BUSINESS

 

      A.    HRG Truck Study – Chairman McCahan reported that the Board of Supervisors approved the implementation of the top two recommendations. 

                           1.           No u-turn signage on North and South Hershey Road

                           2.           Complete truck restriction on Jonestown Road

              The BOS will address the Harper Drive turnaround when the full Board is in attendance.

 

      B.    No Parking Study –Chairman McCahan reported that the Board of Supervisors approved the development of an ordinance and staff has been directed to begin a draft ordinance for review.

 

      C.    Hydrants – Mr. McCahan reported that Mr. Hetrick requested this item be tabled until the February meeting.  Mr. Rimer stated he is in the process of following up with Mr. Niland regarding the installation of a dry hydrant on his property.

 

      D.    PSP – No report.

 

      7.    NEW BUSINESS

 

A.    12/16/07 Ice Storm Report – Chairman McCahan provided a written report regarding the EOC operations during the storm.  It was noted that internet connection was lost.  Mr. Rimer stated he had a call into Frank Lynch from Comcast regarding the loss of internet service and was waiting for a reply.  There was some discussion regarding ways to have a more stable connection.  It was agreed there was a need to look at some more stable way to maintain connection during adverse weather events.

8.    ACTIONS REQUESTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’

9.    OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDANCE BEFORE THE PSAB

              Mr. Rimer reported that there are a group of residents on Douglas Road that still see the need to have the curb removed.  The Board of Supervisors has not taken any action on this matter, however Representative Marsico has met at the site with PENNDOT.  PENNDOT recommends that a flasher be installed in this area making the intersection more noticeable.  Representative Marsico will be requesting the BOS approve and maybe fund this request.  The PSAB will be kept informed of the outcome and be provide with copies of any correspondence concerning this matter.

10.   PLANS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

       NONE.

 

12.   ADJOURNMENT – 7:00 p.m.