Township Gazette May 2017 Township Office Information Telephone No. (717) 225-5661 ◆ Fax No. (717) 225-0130 Website: www.jacksontwpyork.org ◆ e-mail: [email protected]IMPORTANT MEETING DATES Board of Supervisors 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Tuesday, July 4, 2017 Tuesday, August 1, 2017 Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Planning Commission 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Sewer Authority 7:00 PM Thursday, May 18, 2017 Thursday, June 15, 2017 Thursday, July 20, 2017 Thursday, August 17, 2017 Zoning Hearing Board If Needed 7:00 PM Monday, May 22, 2017 Monday, June 26, 2017 Monday, July 24, 2017 Monday, August 28, 2017 Late winter snows are over and spring has finally arrived. We will be conducting a one week long brush pickup to collect tree and shrubbery trimmings throughout the township. e pickup is scheduled for Monday May 1 through Friday May 5. All of your recyclable brush MUST be placed at the curb or road edge before 7 AM on Monday May 1. We will be starting on the eastern side of the township and working westward but THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE PASS MADE. Material not ready by 7 AM May 1 is not guaranteed to be picked up. Note that no grass, leaves, tree stumps, dirt, stones, landscaping materials, ornamental grass, bamboo or branches over 6 inches in diameter will be collected. If you are late placing your brush for our pickup, you may take it where we do to the H&H mulch facility on Old Hanover Road any day from dawn till dusk. ROAD PROJECTS FOR 2017 e township Public Works crew is planning to undertake numerous road projects this summer. ey will include asphalt overlays on: 1.3 miles of Woodland Drive from Kopp to Orchard, 1.2 miles of Church Road from Lake to Roth’s Church, 0.9 mile of Pahagaco Road, 0.7 mile of Pine Road from Grant to Biesecker, 0.6 mile of Leedy Road and 0.1 mile of Acorn Road. Tree trimming and/or removal and drainage pipe replacement on those sections will be done as needed in advance of paving. Residents living along the affected roads will be notified through our website notices and signs in advance of scheduled work. However, work schedules can be subject to weather, contractor delays and equipment or material availability issues. Please be patient and pay attention to work zone signs and traffic control personnel. SPRING BRUSH CLEAN-UP PLANNED
Tuesday, May 2, 2017Tuesday, June 6, 2017Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Tuesday, August 1, 2017Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Planning Commission7:00 PM
Tuesday, May 16, 2017Tuesday, June 20, 2017Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Sewer Authority7:00 PM
Thursday, May 18, 2017Thursday, June 15, 2017Thursday, July 20, 2017
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Zoning Hearing BoardIf Needed7:00 PM
Monday, May 22, 2017Monday, June 26, 2017Monday, July 24, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Late winter snows are over and spring has fi nally arrived. We will be conducting a one week long brush pickup to collect tree and shrubbery trimmings throughout the township. Th e pickup is scheduled for Monday May 1 through Friday May 5. All of your recyclable brush MUST be placed at the curb or road edge before 7 AM on Monday May 1. We will be starting on the eastern side of the township and working westward but THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE PASS MADE. Material not ready by 7 AM May 1 is not guaranteed to be picked up. Note that no grass, leaves, tree stumps, dirt, stones, landscaping materials,
ornamental grass, bamboo or branches over 6 inches in diameter will be collected. If you are late placing your brush for our pickup, you may take it where we do to the H&H mulch facility on Old Hanover Road any day from dawn till dusk.
ROAD PROJECTS FOR 2017
Th e township Public Works crew is planning to undertake numerous road projects this summer. Th ey will include asphalt overlays on: 1.3 miles of Woodland Drive from Kopp to Orchard, 1.2 miles of Church Road from Lake to Roth’s Church, 0.9 mile of Pahagaco Road, 0.7 mile of Pine Road from Grant to Biesecker, 0.6 mile of Leedy Road and 0.1 mile of Acorn Road. Tree trimming and/or removal and drainage pipe replacement on those sections will be done as needed in advance of paving.
Residents living along the aff ected roads will be notifi ed through our website notices and signs in advance of scheduled work. However, work schedules can be subject to weather, contractor delays and equipment or material availability issues. Please be patient and pay attention to work zone signs and traffi c control personnel.
SPRING BRUSH CLEAN-UP PLANNED
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We have a rendition of the proposed park plan included in this newsletter and on our website and a larger version posted at the Township Offi ce and at the Little Creek Golf Clubhouse. Th e following is the current project status. Before any park construction can begin a stream restoration will occur on the entire length of the Little Creek stream that passes through the golf course front nine. Th e plan is to widen the meandering stream bed with tapered banks and a 100 feet wide riparian buff er of trees. Th e soil that will come from widening the stream is intended to be used to construct multi-purpose athletic fi elds. Two of those fi elds along with a proposed parking lot, pavilion, tot lot and part of the walking path are what make up Phase 1 of the park project. A Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) grant was received for $53,000 to plan, design and permit the stream project. Permits have been received. A grant application has been submitted to PA DEP for a large portion ($190,000) of the stream construction work. If we receive that grant by June of this year the stream work will likely begin late this summer. If we don’t receive the stream construction grant in time
this year, the stream project will probably occur in 2018. A grant of $98,000 from the York County Stormwater Consortium has been approved to help fund the $427,000 stream restoration that will give us water quality improvement credits that we are mandated by United States Environmental Protection Agency & PA DEP to achieve. We have also recently received notice of approval of a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant of $200,000 to be used toward the $535,000 cost of the Phase 1 park project. Contributions from the private sector have amounted to $20,000 to date in support of this project that will improve the livability and attractiveness of our community. Going forward, the plan is currently to maintain the back 9 as a golf course and convert the front 9 to the recreation facility as designed.If you wish to comment or make suggestions regarding the park project you can do so by either email: [email protected] or by letter to the Board of Supervisors at the Township offi ce address: 439 Roth’s Church Road – Spring Grove, PA 17362.
COMMUNITY PARK STATUS
TOWNSHIP MEETING HIGHLIGHTS:- Vacancies for the various Commissions and Boards were filled by the Supervisors with the following reappointments or appointments for 2017. William Deal, Township Sewage Enforcement Officer, Patrick Buhl, alternate Township Sewage Enforcement Officer; Brad Dunham, Township Fire Chief; Brian Bankert, Township Emergency Management Coordinator; David Jones (Stock and Leader), Township Solicitor; Jeff Shue (C.S. Davidson), Township Engineer; William Conn, Township Open Records Officer; Clyde Lentz, Zoning Hearing Board (3-year term thru 2019); Michael Hartman, Zoning Hearing Board (remainder of 3-year term thru 2017); Melinda Carlson, alternate Zoning Hearing Board (3-year term thru 2019); Arden Kile, Planning Commission (4-year term thru 2020); Steven Hudgins, Sewer Authority (5-year term thru 2021).
- Authorization was approved for Township Officials to attend the PSATS Conference April 23 -26 in Hershey, PA.
- Special Meeting to discuss the future of the Jackson Township Community Park located at 1657 RT 116 was held January 24, 2017.
- The Board presented Certificates of Recognition and Commendation to the First Responders who were instrumental in handling the November 16, 2016 vehicle accident/hazmat incident on Lake Road.
- Ordinance 211-17, Setting Compensation of the Township Tax Collector for the term beginning 1/1/2018 was enacted.
- The Board authorized the sale of the 1999 Ford F550 Dump Truck with plow and box spreader via posting on municibid after delivery of the 2017 Dodge Ram 5500 Truck.
- Due to the death of Noah Krout, Vacancy Board Chairman, the position is currently vacant.
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Jackson Township Community ParkJackson Township, York County, Pennsylvania18 Acres Plan Date: 3/23/2016
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Stormwater, rain that runs off hard surfaces and eventu-ally into local waterways, is a major and fast growing source of pollution that aff ects every watershed. Th is runoff may carry sediment, nutrients from lawns, waste from farms and pets, oil and litter from streets, and other contaminants into streams or storm drains. Th e following lawn and garden tips will help property owners partner with the township to manage stormwater and battle water pollution.Getting a start in your own back yard A “stormwater-friendly” lawn is one that can absorb rainwater and does not harm local streams due to the over-application of chemicals. Likewise, a “stormwa-ter-friendly” garden is one that uses organic compost as fertilizer to amend soil and minimizes or eliminates the use of chemicals. Reducing chemical applications and encour-aging infi ltration will help stabilize local water fl ows and also maintain natural nutrient levels in streams. Stormwa-ter-friendly lawns and gardens will help you save money on fertilizers and time on upkeep once they become established. Following the steps below will not only help protect local streams and rivers but can result in direct and substantial cost savings to homeowners.• Set mower height to 3 inches or higher.
Taller grass slows the rate of runoff and produces a deeper, denser root system, which will absorb more water, prevent erosion, and suppress weeds. Deeper roots also have access to more water stored in the ground and can reduce the need for irrigation during droughts.• Retain grass clippings and chopped leaves onsite.A mulch-mower is ideal for retaining and spreading clip-pings on your lawn. Th e clippings decompose quickly, provide important nutrients for your lawn and settle to create an organic layer on the soil that encourages stormwa-ter infi ltration. Th is technique can signifi cantly reduce or eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers. Also, by spread-ing grass clippings on your lawn, you can reduce the amount of fertilizer needed.
• Keep clippings and chopped leaves out of streams, off the street, and out of storm drains.If mulching is not possible, bag the clippings and store them in a compost area where the organic material can be used as a fertilizer later. Blowing them onto a street or into storm drains deposits the clippings directly into local streams, where they decompose and become major pollutants by increasing nitrogen to unsafe levels for fi sh and other aquatic life.• Fertilizers for your lawn..do you need them?Many lawns do not need fertilizer because they are already fertile or you have carried out the previously discussed practices. Using no fertilizer is ideal for stream health, but if your lawn is thin or has bare spots, you should consider fertilizing it.Home gardens can contribute a considerable amount of nu-trients and other pollution to streams and other water bodies if not cared for in a responsible way. Th is mainly applies to fertilizers and pesticides so here are some options:• Garden fertilizers:Organic alternatives to chemicals include compost or manure. Compost can be created in your own back yard, is free, and contains the many nutrients needed for your vegetables. Also, be sure to apply or-ganic fertilizers before planting to prevent runoff . • Pesticides:When it comes to pesticides, identify the pest and research your options. Many insects are harmless to people and play an important role in maintaining a healthy lawn or garden ecosystem. If there is a problem, however, identify the exact pest you have. Consult an expert because there are many nonchemical alternatives to controlling pests. Pesticides can infi ltrate the ground water, contaminate drinking supplies, and severely harm downstream ecosystems if applied incor-rectly or unnecessarily.In the long run, little actions, such as taking a stormwa-ter-friendly approach to your garden and lawn, will have a big impact as all of us work together to protect our water’s quality.
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First Quarter 2017
By simply adjusting the length of your grass when mow-ing, you can help to reduce stormwater runoff and wa-ter pollution. Taller grass slows the rate of runoff and produces a deeper, denser root system, which absorbs more water, prevents erosion, and suppresses weeds.
Stormwater, rain that runs off hard surfaces and eventually into local waterways, is a major and fast growing source of pollution that affects every watershed.
This runoff may carry sediment, nutrients from lawns, waste from farms and pets, oil and litter from streets, and other contaminants into streams or storm drains. To cover the costs of managing stormwater’s impact on the environment, some local governments have recently established programs that impose fees on property owners, who play a crucial role in limit-ing water pollution right in their own yards.
“When you add up the combined efforts of thou-sands of individual homeowners, the cumulative im-provement on stormwater runoff and water quality can be quite substantial,” says Al Todd, Executive Director of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, “but it can be hard to find the right information to get started.”
The following lawn and garden tips will help property owners partner with their community to manage stormwater and battle water pollution.
Getting a start in your own back yard
A “stormwater-friendly” lawn is one that can absorb rainwater and does not harm local streams due to the over-application of chemicals. Likewise, a “stormwater-friendly” garden is one that uses organic compost as fertilizer to amend soil and mini-
You Can Curb Water Pollution byStarting in Your Own Back Yard
mizes or eliminates the use of chemicals. Reducing chemical applications and encourag-
ing infiltration will help stabilize local water flows and also maintain natural nutrient levels in streams. Stormwater-friendly lawns and gardens will help you save money on fertilizers and time on upkeep once they become established.
• First Quarter 2017
Home gardens can contribute a considerable amount of nutrients and other pollution to streams and other water bodies if not cared for in a responsible way.
➤ A stormwater-friendly lawnFollowing the steps below will not only help pro-
tect local streams and rivers but can result in direct and substantial cost savings to you, the homeowner.
• Set mower height to 3 inches or higher. Taller grass slows the rate of runoff and produces a deeper, denser root system, which will absorb more water, prevent erosion, and suppress weeds. Deeper roots also have access to more water stored in the ground and can reduce the need for irrigation during droughts.
• Retain grass clippings and chopped leaves onsite. A mulch-mower is ideal for retaining and spreading clippings on your lawn. The clippings decompose quickly, provide important nutrients for your lawn, and settle to create an organic layer on the soil that encourages stormwater infiltration. This technique can significantly reduce or eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers.
• Also, by spreading grass clippings on your lawn, you can reduce the amount of fertilizer needed.
• Keep clippings and chopped leaves out of streams, off the street, and out of storm drains. If mulching is not possible, bag the clippings and store them in a compost area where the organic material can be used as a fertilizer later. Blowing them onto a street or into storm drains deposits the clippings directly into local streams, where they decompose and become major pollutants by increasing nitrogen to unsafe levels for fish and other aquatic life.
• Fertilizers for your lawn…do you need them? If so, what, where, when, and how much? Many lawns do not need fertilizer because they are already fertile or you have carried out the previously discussed practices. Using no fertilizer is ideal for the bay’s health, but if your lawn is thin or has bare spots, you should consider fertilizing it.
• A dense vegetated cover is the most “stormwater-friendly” lawn so take the following steps to determine if fertilizer is necessary for your property:
1) Test your soil or consult a local profes-sional or certified applicator. There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to fertilizer. Needs vary drastically based on soil texture, pH levels, and nu-trient levels. In fact, soil tests can reveal that lawns may be suffering from micronutrient deficiency, and standard chemical fertilizers may not alleviate the problem. Identifying these needs will reduce unnecessary applications, create a healthier lawn faster, and reduce your long-term costs.
2) Maximize the slow-release nitrogen in your fertilizer. Typically called “water insoluble nitrogen,” or WIN, on fertilizer bags, slow-release nitrogen limits nutrient runoff and exportation. This should be applied in the spring, not autumn, to provide a steady source of nutrients throughout the growing season.
3) Start with low amounts or fewer applica-tions: Your lawn may achieve its ideal coverage
and growth with reduced amounts of fertilizer, saving time and money.
4) Apply only during the growing season and check the weather. Wait until the grass begins growing in March to fertilize and avoid fertilizing after October. Fertilizing during a lawn’s dormant season increases the risk of the chemicals running off into streams or leaching into your water table because root systems are less active. Additionally, do not fertilize before it rains since most of it will wash off your lawn.
5) Do not fertilize or use pesticides within 15 to 20 feet of a stream and use riparian-specific herbicides, if necessary. Maintaining this distance will help keep chemicals out of the stream. Also, consider establishing a natural ripar-ian buffer, instead.
6) Sweep any granulated chemicals off hard surfaces and back onto your lawn immediately: Your walkway, driveway, patio, or road is often a quick route to drainage pipes that discharge into local streams so make sure they’re kept clean of chemicals.➤ A stormwater-friendly garden
Home gardens can contrib-ute a considerable amount of nutrients and other pollution to streams and other water bodies if not cared for in a responsible way. This mainly applies to fertilizers and pesticides so here are some options:
• Garden fertilizers: Organic alternatives to chemicals include compost or manure. Compost can be created in your own back yard, is free, and contains the many nutrients needed for your vegetables. Also, be sure to apply organic fertilizers before planting to prevent runoff.
• Pesticides: When it comes to pesticides, identify the pest and research your options. Many insects are harmless to people and play an important role in maintaining a healthy lawn or garden ecosystem.
If there is a problem, however, identify the exact pest you have. Consult an expert because there are many nonchemical alternatives to controlling pests.
Pesticides can infiltrate the ground water, contaminate drinking supplies, and severely harm downstream ecosystems if applied incorrectly or unnecessarily.
In the long run, little actions, such as taking a stormwater-friendly approach to your garden and lawn, will have a big impact as all of us work to-gether to protect our water’s quality.
Turn your grass clippings into compost, an environmentally friendly way to fertilize your garden and lawn.
HELP REDUCE WATER POLLUTION BY STARTING IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD
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Once on the ground,stormwater is either absorbed
into the grass to feed plants, orit will run off the sidewalks and driveways and into the street.
The A-MAZE-ING Journey of Storm Water
Help me to find my waythrough an A-MAZE-INGjourney that follows thepath of storm water...
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SPRING GROVE REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERUpcoming Events for the Summer!
2017 Outdoor Movie SeriesMovies will be held on the following dates and at these locations: May 26 - Glatfelter Memorial Library,
June 24 & September 15 - Paradise Township Farmers Field Park, July 28 - Spring Grove Community Park and August 19 - Jackson Township Stone Ledge Park. Admission is Free. Bring your lawn chairs and Blankets!
Camp Quest 2017June 5 thru August 16
Camp Quest is for children ages 5 – 12 years and runs daily Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Camp will be held at the Spring Grove Elementary Building during the months of June and July. During August camp will be held at
the Spring Grove Regional Parks and Recreation Center. Each week has a diff erent theme and weekly fi eld trip. Camp sign up began March 20, 2017.
Little Creek Golf CourseCharity Golf Outing“Honoring our Veterans”
Friday – June 23, 2017 - Noon Shotgun Start - 2 Person Scramble Format Cost: $60 Per Person (Includes Greens Fees, Door Prizes, Lunch)Proceeds will be donated to the Keystone Warriors and SGRPRC
For detailed information on the above events visit our website www.sgrprc.com, call (717) 225-9733 or E-Mail: [email protected].
With the New Year, the Board of Directors of Th omasville EMS would like to share with you an exciting new direction we have taken. Th e Lincoln Fire Company #1 of Th omasville has owned and operated Th omasville Ambulance since its inception. As of January 1, 2017, Th omasville EMS mutually agreed to separate from the Lincoln Fire Company #1 and consolidate resources with Northeastern Area EMS (NEAEMS). Th is consolidation has provided positive benefi ts to the organization such as resource sharing, cost reduction, increased staffi ng, and an overall larger and more stable EMS organization. With this consolidation, NO resources have been moved
out of the Jackson Township area. Services will continue to be staff ed at the Advanced Life Support level (MICU 3), which provides the highest level of emergency medical care to the citizens of Jackson Township and the surrounding communities. Th e only change residents of Jackson Township will notice is the name change to refl ect the new orga-nization. All of our ambulances will now be lettered as Northeastern Area EMS. We will continue to be stationed in Th omasville at the Lincoln Fire Co. #1 quarters (Th omasville Fire Dept.) and cover the same service areas we have in the past, while continuing as the primary emergency medical service provider for Jackson Twp. Our crews are all highly qualifi ed medical professionals with many years of experience as prehospital providers. We take pride in the level of service we provide to the community and Th ank You for your continued support. We are proud to serve you and look forward to many more years as your service provider! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
NASHVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANYStation 11 Fundraisers
Basket Bingo – April 30 – Call Deb Allen (717) 225-4182 for additional information. Fish Fry – May 12 - Serving from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Gun Raffl e – August 27
For Tickets or Information on any of the above events call 225-5309.
Both Fire Companies are always in need of Volunteers; Fire Fighters, EMS and Social Members (helpers for social events)
RENT-A-KIDTh e Rent-A-Kid program, sponsored by the York County Area Agency on Aging (YCAAA), is an intergenerational program bringing older adults and youth together. York County residents, 60 years of age or older, who need help with various indoor and outdoor chores and other odd jobs are matched with youth in their area who can assist. Th e recommended reimbursement is $5 per hour, or a negotiated rate based upon the job.Don’t wait – arrange for help BEFORE you need it! Call (717) 771-9103 or 1-800-632-9073 for information on Rent-A-Kid participants in your area.
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