MINUTES OFTHE HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL  PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE March 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM  Chairperson Mr. Fuentes convened the meeting of the Hanover Borough Council Public Safety Committee at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in thel Hanover Municipal Building, Attendance: Present were Committee Members Fuentes, Funk, and Greenholt; Mayor Whitman; Staff Members Public Works Supervisor Bean, Secretary Felix, Public Works Director Grimm, Manager Lewis, Police Chief Martin and Chief Codes Officer Miller. Approval of the Minutes: It was moved by Mrs. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Greenholt toa approve the minutes of the February 5, 2024 PublicSafety Committee: meeting. Motion  44 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, as advertised.  carried. Public Comment:  Larry Sherfy120Clearview. Road: Mr. Sherfy asked about the proposed relocation of the cannon in the lobby, and suggested that the cannon be spiked so no projectiles could be Robert Holt, 513 High Street: Mr. Holt stated that the Kindig Lane traffic light should be a broad discussion to make sure it is properly vetted before approval. He asked for a comprehensive Borough-wide traffic study before this item moves forward.  fired.  Railroad Street Loading/Unloading Zone:  Itv was moved by Mrs. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Greenholt to direct the Public Works Department to install proper signage to clarify the location of the existing loading zone on Railroad Street between Bank Lane and Broadway including signage to enforce the 20 Mayor Whitman: initiated a discussion regarding a request from the Oak for allowance of evening parking in theloading zone. Chairman Fuentes noted he supported Chief Martin and thel Public Works Department in their efforts to enforce traffic regulations as written, Intersection of Fame Avenue and Moul Avenue: Review findings of PennDOT traffic Public Works Supervisor Bean explained that in July 2023 there was a free traffic study completed for the Borough, and the recommendations of the study included switching  minutes time limitation. Motion carried.  with no exceptions for parking regulations in loading zones.  study to switch stop control    Minutes of the Hanover Borough Council. Public Safety Committee. Meeting  March 5, 2024 Page2  the stop signs at this intersection from Moul Avenue to Fame Avenue. The stop sign for East Walnut Street near this intersection can be removed since iti is no longer necessary. Itv was moved by Mrs. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Greenholt to move the advertisement of an ordinance to switch stop control at Moul Avenue to Fame Avenue and eliminate the stop sign at the dead end of East Walnut Street toi the Council Workshop agenda for Mr. Fuentes asked for all changes in traffic patterns and similar events to be placed on the Borough'ssocial media page. Public Works Director Grimm confirmed. Mr. Bean elaborated thata 4-way stop will bei installed initially at Fame. Avenue and Moul Avenue for traffic safety reasons. Public Works Director Grimm stated that this effort is in preparation for the upcoming intersection improvements at Eisenhower Drive and 219/221 York Street: Review of request to restrict parking in the adjacent and rear alleyways. Mr. Grimm referred to the existing no parking ordinance:  consideration. Motion carried.  Broadway.  a. First alley south of and parallel tol East Middle Street. [Added 9-15-1971 by Ord. No. 1518] From York Street to Eagle Avenue, Monday through  Friday, 7:00: a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Mr. Grimm requested that proper signage be placed according to the existing ordinance toj provide better police enforcement of thej parking restricted area. An ordinance change Itv was moved by Mrs. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Greenholt, to move the advertisement for a parking restriction on Eagle Avenue to the rear of 221 York Street to the Council EdI Lookenbill, 221 York Street: Mr. Lookenbill noted that there are: many carsi ini this alley when school lets out, and it has become a traffic safety issue. There is also a problem with cars parking in front of the garages, and he is concerned about the safety of children. Chairman Fuentes asked Chief Martin to monitor the area for safety of children after Kindig Lane & High Street: Approve letter of support for temporary traffic signal Public Works Director Grimm noted that the ongoing problem of vehicles turning from Kindig Lane onto High Street was brought to light due to the construction of a new Utz building on Kindig Lane. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)  for a parking restriction on Eagle Avenue will need tol be advertised.  Workshop agenda for consideration. Motion carried.  school lets out, and Chief Martin confirmed.    Minutes of thel Hanover Borough Council Public Safety Committee Meeting  March 5, 2024 Page3  supports a temporary traffic signal at this intersection. Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill's office is requesting a letter of support from Hanover Borough. The Borough would provide maintenance for the traffic signal and PennDOT would own the traffic signal. Mrs. Greenholt asked if Utz requested the temporary signal and if they would be contributing to the costs. Mr. Grimm is in the process of pursuing this effort with Utz Itv was moved by Mrs. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Greenholt to approve the support letter for the temporary traffic signal at High Street and Kindig Lane, tol bei ratified by Hanover  Expected maintenance costs for the signal would be minimal.  officials.  Borough Council at the March meetings. Motion carried.  Public Comment: None was presented.  Mr. Grimm noted that the County is currently preparing to conduct traffic counts in the Borough. But as to Mr. Holt's request for a Borough-wide overall traffic study, he noted that the effort would be very expensive and time consuming. Mr. Grimm further noted that PennDOT has given the Borough the availability to do specific intersection traffic studies as necessary, and these efforts are facilitated by the Police Chief. Mr. Fuentes asked for updates regarding the Railroad crossing at Middle Street. Mr. Grimm responded that there is ongoing paperwork in progress between Borough staff and York Rail for the Borough to remove the railroad ties and backfill, with the Public There is currently no time frame on the Broadway railroad crossing improvements at this Mr. Fuentes asked Police Chief Martin for a full time drug detective, noting that a plan Police Chief Martin reported that radios have been ordered through the County, and the department just received a $5,000 donation from UPMC. The cost for the radios is about Chairman Fuentes thanked all for their attendance and comments this evening. Adjournment It was moved by Mrs. Greenholt, seconded by Mrs. Funk to adjourn the  Utility Commission's (PUC's) approval. time, since this project is in court. needs tol be implemented.  $25,000 down from the anticipated total cost of $55,000.  meeting at 6:40 PM. Motion carried.  Respectfully submitted, OhltI Dorothy C. Felix BoroughSecretary