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Health Board Report

SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP
HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR MAY, 2008

ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS
There were numerous inspections made on premises throughout the Township as a result of complaints, or scheduled survey and these premises were found to have either trash, weeds, or abandoned vehicles as the problem. These and other miscellaneous complaints were corrected or are in the process of correction through personal contact or letter notification.
 
FOOD SERVICE INSPECTIONS

Hansel and Gretel Day Care Center
Rite Aid-Linglestown Road
New Beijing #1-Chinese Restaurant
Super 7 Food Mart-Pre-Operational
Rita’s Italian Ice-New Owner
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School
Susquehanna Township High School
Loyalton of Harrisburg
The Manor at Oakridge
Damon’s Grille-Passed Follow-up
Mailroom Munchies-Failed Routine
ACI Markets
Latshmere Swim Club
Starbucks-Brindle Road
Wedgewood Hills Swim Club
Weis Markets-Follow-up-PASSED


On May 1, 2008; A Drive through the township with George Drees, Fire Marshall to check on certain properties throughout the township before I left for my conference to keep an eye on.

On May 2, 2008; A Meeting with Ronald Leo about the neighbor at 3505 Ridgeway Road and the trimming of the tree. We went over and over the property and discussed the situation at length to come to some resolution to the problem. Mr. Leo resides at 3303 Ridgeway Road.

On May 5, 2008 through May 9, 2008; I attended the 92nd Annual CASA Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY.

On May 11, 2008; A Dog Bite occurred at a residence on Ionoff Road on Mother’s Day while a resident was cleaning off her back patio for a barbecue and the dog came from across the street and lunged right for her. She sustained injuries to the right knee with three puncture wounds. The dog is a German Shorthair Pointer Mix and the dog is current on her shots. A home quarantine was allowed and ceased on May 22, 2008. No health certificate was received on this dog bite and a citation has been issued.

On May 12, 2008; A meeting with Gary Myers, David Dyer and myself about the ongoing situation at 3503 and 2505 Ridgeway Road with the tree and how proceed with this situation.

On May 12, 2008; A Dog Bite occurred at Whisperwood Apartments. The maintenance man went into an apartment with a Chihuahua named Sammy. She was totally in the right and defending her territory. She is current on her shots and a home quarantine was allowed until May 22, 2008. A health certificate was provided and the case is now closed.

On May 14, 2008; A Housing Code Re-Inspection occurred at 2305 Canby Street as required by DJ Shugars. No new violations were noted and the housing code inspections will continue through July.

On May 14, 2008; A Re-Inspection of the yard at 3503 Green Street. Some of the violations were removed but several remain. George Frees, Fire Marshal in my absence gave an extension for 30 days. A written letter will go out to make sure a time limit is placed on this case. A re-inspection again will occur in late June.

On May 14, 2008; A Meeting with Gary Myers, David Dyer and myself again about Ronald
Leo and the ongoing situation between him and his neighbor. A mediator is being suggested to be brought in to help solve the situation from the police.

On May 14, 2008; A Yard Inspection occurred at 252 Saddle Ridge Drive about the ongoing neighbor’s problem with the next door neighbor at 254 Saddle Ridge Drive over the befouling of property. A violation letter was sent out for the violation.

On May 15, 2008; A Hearing for Josephine Knoll over the storage of Motor Vehicle was held at the Health Board Meeting for May. It was decided to recheck the vehicle on the property which was done by George Drees, Fire Marshal and then wait to see if the vehicle is removed before the hearing for the citation occurs.

On May 15, 2008; A Meeting with Bob and Laura Daniels about an Ice Cream Shoppe at Brandywine Shopping Center.

On May 15, 2008; A Re-Inspection at the Gulf Snack Bar to see the spec sheets, and the soap and paper towel dispensers were added. Another inspection was also done on May 16, 2008.

On May 16, 2008; A Meeting with Carmen Barreto over the dog bite that occurred on May 12, 2008 at Whisperwood Apartments.

On May 16, 2008; A Yard Re-Inspection occurred at 3621 North 6th Street and another re-inspection of the property will occur in late June.

On May 16, 2008; A Meeting with Ronald and Lois Leo about the tree and the problem was solved. Case closed.

On May 16, 2008; A Housing and Yard Inspection was done at 3528 Ash Street. The only violation that was found was to cut the grass out front. A recheck and the grass was cut and the case is closed.

On May 19, 2008; A Re-Inspection of the property located at 1300 North 26th Street. Some new violations were noted and others still remained from the initial inspections. A re-inspection will again occur in late June. Citations were issued for the violations that were still present.

On May 21, 2008; An Inspection at the Snack Bar at the Edgemont Park for the upcoming season. A temporary permit was issued and everything was in working order.

On May 23, 2008; A Meeting with All State Construction about 153 Lucknow Road and the status of the property.

On May 27, 2008; A Meeting with Brian Bowman, myself, David Dyer and Gary about the illegal dumping at the Harrisburg State Hospital.

On May 27, 2008; A Re-Inspection of the illegal dumping site at the Harrisburg State Hospital to check on the status. New photos were taken and also a drive over to Carter Drive and 2400 Clayton Avenue.

On May 28, 2008; A Yard Inspection at 3207 Penbrook Avenue to discuss the neighbor placing spouting, brush, yard debris on and next to the neighbor’s fence. A violation letter was sent out.

On May 29, 2008; A Meeting with Jean and Craig Raisner for a possible tea room being located at 4331 North Front Street.

On May 29, 2008; A meeting with the people from Apex from Honeywell about securing a transient license. 15 permits were issued for June 2, 2008 through June 9, 2008.

On May 29, 2008; A Yard Inspection occurred at the properties at 3513 and 3511 Union Deposit Road about the conditions in the yard the house itself. A violation letter was sent out for the violations and a re-inspection will occur.

On May 29, 2008; A Re-Inspection occurred at 3803 Locust Lane for water damage and salvage goods accumulation. There was a lot of progress made and another inspection will occur in Mid July. Albert Wrightstone, Jr. assisted with the re-inspection.

On May 29, 2008; An Inspection at Morgan’s Place about the railings out on the deck. The materials were ordered and the deck will be repaired. The deck was repaired upon re-inspection of the facility.

On May 29, 2008; A Housing Code and yard inspection occurred at 1905 Linglestown Road. Numerous violations were noted. A re-inspection will occur at the end of June.

On May 29, 2008; A Yard Inspection occurred at The Houses of Oakwood about the High Grass and Weeds and when the project will be completed. I will be checking into the matter and sending violation letters to appropriate parties.

 
Lynn Roche
Health Officer
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