WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD

7171 ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA  17112

THURSDAY, JUNE 02, 2005

 

1.       CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 by the Chairman of the Board, Bill McCahan

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. – John Wolfgang

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WHT Fire Police Capt. - Mel Gochenaur

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WHT Fire Co. Chief – Brian Cassel

 

WHT Business Assoc. Rep.  

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WHT Township Manager - Mike Rimer

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SCEMS Rep. - Barry Calhoun

 

 

 

3.       PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE

 

4.  APPROVAL OF MEETING NOTES - MINUTES

A.    May 5, 2005 – Mr. Garland moved, seconded by Mr. Wolfgang to approve the minutes of May 5, 2005 as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

5.   PRESENTATIONS, STAFF/BOARD REPORTS

Gregg Harvat, Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer – Due to the increasing amount of establishments in the township that hold a liquor license, Mr. Harvat was invited to the meeting to answer any questions the board may have about the law and enforcement.  Mr. Harvat stated that any establishments that hold a liquor license in the township is automatically covered by the State Police Bureau of Liquor and Law Enforcement.

 

6.   ACTIONS REQUESTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – NONE

 

7.     OLD BUSINESS

A.      Douglas Road and Devonshire Heights Road Intersection – No report from HRG

B.       Recommendation – Hydrant Height Standard – Al Brulo, Township Engineer had no comments.  Mike Salvo from PA American Water Co. had some minor comments, which Bruce Hetrick will address before the July 2nd 2005 meeting.

C.       Snow Removal Ordinance – Mr. Rimer presented the board with a proposed ordinance that Harold Arndt, Township Code Enforcement Officer had prepared for the Board of Supervisors.  Mr. Rimer also provided the board with Susquehanna Township’s Snow Removal Ordinance to review.  Discussion ensued regarding snow removal from private and public sidewalks and common public parking areas, the need for emergency access to public buildings and the requirement to keep fire hydrants free and clear of snow and ice.  Mr. Rimer will work with Harold Arndt to make adjustments to the ordinance and provide a draft ordinance for the PSAB to review.

D.      Aa to Zz Daycare – Mr. McCahan reported that the owner of Aa to Zz has finally complied and provided an Emergency Operations Plan. 

E.       Automatic Burn Ban – Mr. McCahan explained that the current Burn Ordinance does not reference any ban requirement from the county.  Mr. Rimer moved, seconded by Mr. McCahan to forward the amendment request of Chapter 85 – Open Burning - to the Board of Supervisors.  Motion passed unanimously.

F.       Alcohol Ordinance Draft – Tabled

 

 

 

8.   NEW BUSINESS –

A.      Emergency Power Requirement to New/Addition Municipal Building – Mr. McCahan referenced a memo that he composed to the Board of Supervisors requesting that the new building/addition be equipped with emergency power since this is a government building and the Emergency Operations Center is located here.  Mr. McCahan moved, seconded by Mr. Rimer to forward the memo to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration.  Motion passed unanimously.

B.       Letter to Senator Santorum about Weather Services Duties Act of 2005 – Mr. McCahan explained that Senator Santorum would like to turn over the tax-payer funded National Weather Service to private industry.  Mr. McCahan would like Mr. Rimer to send a letter to Senator Santorum opposing the National Weather Service Duties Act of 2005 because it would adversely affect emergency service.

C.       Drug and Drug Paraphernalia Ordinance – Mr. Rimer presented the board with a copy of Swatara Township’s ordinance for review.  Discussion ensued regarding the availability of drug paraphernalia ability in the township. 

        D.    Weapon Control - Tabled

 

9.   OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDANCE BEFORE THE PSAB

A.    School Speed Limit Sign - Mr. Cassel stated that the sign is still not functioning correctly. 

B.       Mr. McCahan invited the board for a potluck dinner at his house after the August 4th PSAB meeting.

C.       The board discussed Chapter 19 Compliance Review.

 

10.   PUBLIC COMMENT – NONE

 

11.   PLANS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

Winslette Phase 4

 

12.   ADJOURNMENT –8:55 p.m.