Manor Township Traffic Commission Meeting Wednesday, February 25, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission met at the Manor Township Municipal Building, 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Chairman Mark Harris led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Mark Harris, Jay Breneman and Todd Graeff Re-Organization Mr. Breneman made a motion to retain the same structure. Chief Graeff seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. New Business Mr. Harris advised e-mail was received from John Leed, President of the Millstone Village Homeowner s Association, which included two requests. The first request was to lower the speed limit from 25 mph to 15 mph. Chief Graeff advised that Officer Gardner had completed a traffic study regarding this request. Off. Gardner s report indicated there have been no accidents within the development since construction in 2006 and there is adequate sight distance for the posted 25 mph speed limit. Off. Gardner stated he could find no justification to reduce the speed limit at this time. Mr. Harris made a motion to deny the request to lower the speed limit from 25 mph to 15 mph based on the study completed by Off. Gardner. Mr. Breneman seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Leed s second request was the placement of Children At Play signs. Off. Gardner s report indicated these signs are not regulatory signs and do not require a traffic study. Chief Graeff stated children should not be playing in the streets and they did not want to encourage such play. The Commission feels they need to stress that they do not condone children playing in the streets. Mr. Harris informed the Commission that he has observed that many children come to Hershey Mill Road for their school bus and he could support the posting of Watch Children signs on Hershey Mill Road. Chief Graeff made a motion to defer sign placement and wording to Mr. Harris s expertise. Mr. Breneman seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Harris asked Chief Graeff to respond via e-mail to Mr. Leed. Chief Graeff stated there was a complaint made at the Supervisor s Meeting in February regarding speeding vehicles in the 1300 block of Manor Boulevard. Chief Graeff advised that the police have taken a proactive approach. Before the study was completed, the police had issued 12 citations and 11 of them were for speeding. There was a traffic speed study completed showing there is speeding of vehicles in the area and the police have taken action by enforcing the speed limit. Chief Graeff advised he had spoken to the gentleman who made the complaint after the Supervisor s Meeting and advised him of what action would be taken.
There being no further business the Chief Graeff made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Breneman seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Recording
Manor Township Traffic Commission Meeting Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Time: 8:30 AM The Manor Township Traffic Commission met at the Manor Township Municipal Building, 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 8:30 AM. Chairman Mark Harris led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Mark Harris, Jay Breneman and Todd Graeff Old Business Mr. Harris stated that the request from last month for Children At Play signs for Hershey Mill Road have been installed. Chief Graeff stated that he did email Mr. Leed and explained the situation as requested by Mr. Harris. New Business There was no new business. There being no further business, Mr. Breneman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chief Graeff seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 AM. Recording secretary Rita J. Young
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission met at the Manor Township Municipal Building, 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA, on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Chairman Mark Harris led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mark Harris, Jay Breneman and Todd Graeff Mr. Harris advised that after viewing the minutes from last month there was no old business and there was no new business before the Commission. Mr. Harris made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chief Graeff seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m. Recording
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Manor Township Municipal Building, 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA Chairman Mark Harris led the Pledge of allegiance to the flag. Member Absent: Mark Harris and Jay Breneman Todd Graeff Mr. Harris indicated there was no old or new business; therefore, Mr. Breneman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Harris seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m. Recording
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission meeting was called to order on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 8:30 a.m., at the Manor Township Municipal Building, 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA. Chairman Mark Harris led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Members present: Mark Harris, Jay Breneman and Todd Graeff New Business Mr. Harris stated a letter was received from Judy Johnson expressing concern with vehicles parking at the intersection of Acorn Lane and Oak Ridge Drive in the Oak Ridge Commons Development that causes unsafe conditions. After discussion, Chief Graeff stated he would have the Officers be on the lookout for vehicles parked too close to the intersection. Ms. Johnson s letter was copied to the Oak Ridge Commons Home Owners Association and the Commission decided to contact the Association and ask if they might be able to get the word out that it is illegal to park within 30 of a stop sign. Mr. Harris made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Breneman seconded the motion the motion and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 a.m. Recording
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission Meeting was called to order on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in the Manor Township Municipal Building at 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA. Chairman Mark Harris led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Visitor: Mark Harris, Todd Graeff and Jay Breneman Barry Smith Old Business In response to Ms. Johnson s concern with parking at the intersection of Acorn Lane and Oak Ridge Drive in Oak Ridge Commons, Chief Graeff stated he tried to contact the Homeowner s Association but they have not returned his call. Chief Graeff advised that the Police Officers have issued several citations for parking violations. New Business Mr. Harris stated they had received e-mail from Ms. Krueger regarding mailboxes being block by parked vehicles on Hampden Drive. Mr. Harris advised the Public Works Department has made decals Please Do Not Block Mailbox to place on the mailboxes at Hampden Drive. Mr. Harris stated they had received a letter from J. Scott Ulrich, 2169 West Ridge Drive, requesting the placement of stop signs at both ends of Clover Hill Drive where they intersect with West Ridge Drive. Chief Graeff advised he had looked at the intersections and observed that there is shrubbery obstructing the sight triangle. Mr. Breneman asked if the bushes were trimmed would it help with sight triangle. Mr. Harris stated they had trimmed the shrubbery aggressively last year due to roadwork that was being done. Mr. Harris stated he would contact the property owners and ask them to trim the shrubbery. Chief Graeff made a motion to do a traffic study at both ends of Clover Hill Drive where they intersect with West Ridge Drive. Mr. Harris seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Harris indicated there is a similar situation at Colonial and Berkshire Road and Colonial and Stratford Roads. Chief Graeff made a motion to do a traffic study at Colonial and Berkshire Roads and Colonial and Stratford Roads. Mr. Breneman seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Barry Smith suggested that a comprehensive look be taken of the older developments, which do not have stop signs at many of the intersecting roads. Mr. Smith recommended that the intersections be identified and the Traffic Commission could then decide whether they want to do anything with the intersections. Mr. Smith informed the Commission that Penn Dot will be doing a safe road program for the Township and will be looking at intersections that are accident-prone. Mr. Smith stated the Commission might want Penn Dot to look at the intersections in the older developments.
Mr. Breneman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chief Graeff seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Recording
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission Meeting was called to order on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 8:30 A.M. in the Manor Township Municipal Building at 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA. Chairman Mark Harris called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mark Harris, Todd Graeff and Jay Breneman. Visitors: John May Old Business Chief Graeff stated traffic studies were completed due to a request for Stop Signs on Colonial Road at Berkshire Road and Colonial Road at Stratford Road having resulted in a recommendation from Officer Gardner that stop signs be placed on Colonial Road at Stratford Road and Colonial Road at Berkshire Road. Chief Graeff agreed with the results and moved that the stop signs be installed at those locations. Mr. Breneman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Chief Graeff stated traffic studies were completed from a request for Stop Signs at both ends of Clover Hill Drive and West Ridge Drive. He noted that Officer Gardner conducted a traffic study based on the roadway designs, posted speed limit on the intersecting roadways and limited sight distance. He recommended that stop signs be placed on Clover Hill Drive at both intersections with West Ridge Drive. Chief Graeff agreed with the findings and made a motion to erect the two stop signs at the listed locations. Mr. Breneman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. New Business Mr. Harris indicated they have received a letter expressing concerns that Crossland Pass is being used as a raceway substitute for Frederick Street. The letter, from Peter Bechtel, Pamela Hershey and Diane McGarrigle,on behalf of the Crossgates Manor Homeowners Association, noted they are aware that this area is both Millersville Boro and Manor Township and that they are not dedicated streets. They requested that speed bumps be installed comparable to the ones at Franklin & Marshall College area. They also asked that their tax receipts be put toward more frequent policing since they do not get the benefits of dedicated roads. After some discussion, the Commission agreed that they would place the traffic counter at this location and have the results for the next meeting. Mr. Breneman suggested that a contact be made. There being no further business, Mr. Breneman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chief Graeff seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 A.M. Recording secretary Rita J. Young
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission Meeting was called to order on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 8:30 A.M. in the Manor Township Municipal Building at 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA. Chairman Mark Harris called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Visitors: Mark Harris, Todd Graeff and Jay Breneman. John May Old Business Chief Graeff stated traffic studies were completed due to a request for Stop Signs on Colonial Road at Berkshire Road and Colonial Road at Stratford Road having resulted in a recommendation from Officer Gardner that stop signs be placed on Colonial Road at Stratford Road and Colonial Road at Berkshire Road. Chief Graeff agreed with the results and moved that the stop signs be installed. Mr. Breneman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Chief Graeff stated traffic studies were completed from a request for Stop Signs at both ends of Clover Hill Drive and West Ridge Drive. He noted that Officer Gardner conducted a traffic study based on the roadway designs, posted speed limit on the intersecting roadways and limited sight distance and recommended that stop signs be placed on Clover Hill Drive at both intersections with West Ridge Drive. Chief Graeff agreed with the findings and made a motion to erect the two stop signs at the listed locations. Mr. Breneman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. New Business
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission Meeting was called to order on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, in the Manor Township Municipal Building at 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA. Chairman Mark Harris called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Visitors: Mark Harris, Todd Graeff and Jay Breneman Ted Gingrich, 110 Bent Tree Drive, Lancaster Old Business Mr. Harris advised that the stop signs were installed that had been approved at the previous meeting. Due to the concerns expressed regarding speeding on Crossland Pass in a letter the Commission received last month, Mr. Harris advised he had placed the traffic counter on the Manor Township portion of Crossland Pass August 26 thru 31 st. The posted speed limit is 25 mph and the average speed recorded was 31 mph. After discussion, Chief Graeff advised he would contact Crossgates Homeowner s Association and advise them of the results from the traffic study. He would inform them no action would be taken regarding speed traps or speed bumps. New Business Mr. Harris stated the Commission had received a letter dated September 11, 2009, from the Oakridge Commons Homeowners Association with concerns regarding speeding vehicles through their development and failure to stop at 3-way stop sign at the intersection of Oakridge Drive and Acorn Lane. The letter also included suggestions of ways to address the issues. Barry Smith sent a letter to the President of the Association, Ms. Sadler-Stine, informing her of the date of the Traffic Commission meeting. Chief Graeff stated he had also contacted Ms. Sadler-Stine and was informed due to work schedules they could not attend the Traffic Commission meeting but would attend the Supervisor s Meeting. The following are the responses of the Traffic Commission to the Homeowners Association suggestions: Mr. Harris stated in answer to the suggestion of erecting more speed limit signs; there are two signs on Oakridge Drive and one on Acorn Lane. The signs are placed according to regulations regarding the spacing of speed limit signs. Mr. Harris stated he had placed the traffic counter on the street from September 18 through the 22 nd and the average speed recorded was 25 mph. After reviewing the data from the traffic counter it was determined there is not a speeding problem in the development. Regarding the suggestion of Hidden Driveway signs it was the consensus of the Commission that there was no need for those signs. Placement of No Outlet sign on Acorn Lane Mr. Harris stated that he was willing to place the No Outlet sign and the Commission was in agreement. Speed traps they would not recommend speed traps. Electronic radar sign the Township does not own an electronic radar sign. Chief Graeff will contact the Oakridge Commons Homeowners Association and inform them of the data collected and the decisions of the Traffic Commission. Ted Gingrich stated the timing of the traffic signals on Columbia Avenue has been worked on.
Mark Harris made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chief Graeff seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 a.m. Recording
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission meeting was called to order on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in the Manor Township Municipal Building, 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA. Chairman Mark Harris led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Member Absent: Mark Harris and Todd Graeff Jay Breneman Old Business Mr. Harris stated he had received a follow up letter from the Oakridge Commons Homeowners Association dated October 5, 2009 with some additional suggestions to help improve traffic safety in their neighborhood. Mr. Harris stated he has completed another traffic count in the areas suggested by Ms. Stine. Mr. Harris pointed out that the average speed was 26 mph within a 25 mph posted zone. Mr. Harris and Chief Graeff feel the traffic count supports their conclusion at last month s meeting that there is not a speeding problem in the development. Mr. Harris advised that the No Outlet sign was installed after last month s meeting per the request in Ms. Stine s September 11 th letter. The following are suggestions that were in a letter dated October 5 and the Commission s responses. 1) Suggestion to erect Children At Play sign. Mr. Harris advised there is no study required to erect this type of sign. Todd Graeff made a motion to erect Watch Children sign using Mr. Harris s judgment regarding location. Mr. Harris seconded the motion and the motion carried. 2) There were suggestions regarding painting lines, etc., on the road and the Commission members were not in favor of painting any type of words or lines on the road. Chief Graeff felt a Stop Ahead painted on the road would be redundant. 3) Request for speed bumps has been discussed by the Commission at previous meetings and that is not something the Township would consider. 4) Chief Graeff felt the suggestion of reflectors on the vertical post of the Stop sign would be redundant as the Stop sign itself is a reflective sign. 5) Chief Graeff advised the police department would continue monitoring the intersection of Acorn Lane and Eagle Path. Chief Graeff advised he would contact Ms. Stine and advise her that another speed study has been completed and their findings. Chief Graeff would also advise her of the Commissions responses to their suggestions. New Business Mr. Harris stated a resident contacted him with concerns regarding Sheep Lane and Letort Road intersection. The resident indicated there are numerous vehicles parked on the properties at this location that cause sight problems. After discussion, it was concluded that there were no regulations regarding the parking of vehicles on the properties. There being no further business Chief Graeff made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Harris seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted Recording
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission meeting was called to order on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:30 a.m., in the Manor Township Municipal Building at 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA. Chairman Mark Harris led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mark Harris, Todd Graeff and Jay Breneman Old Business At last month s meeting, there was concern expressed regarding a visibility problem at the intersection of Letort Road and Sheep Lane. Chief Graeff advised he had a Police Officer stop at the residence and talk to the homeowner about the visibility problems created with their vehicles parked in the front yard. The homeowner agreed to keep the vehicles from the front yard. Chief Graeff stated he had talked to the President of the Oakridge Common Homeowner s Association, Mrs. Sadler-Stine, and informed her of the decisions made by the Traffic Commission at their October 28 th meeting. Mark Harris advised the Children At Play signs were installed. Chief Graeff made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Breneman seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m. Recording
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 The Manor Township Traffic Commission met in the Manor Township Municipal Building at 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA, on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Chairman Mark Harris led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mark Harris, Jay Breneman and Todd Graeff Mr. Harris advised that after reviewing the minutes from last month there was no old business and there was no new business before the Commission. Mr. Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:35 a.m. Recording