The newly Republican-controlled Manheim Township Board of Commissioners voted Monday night to replace Democrat-appointed Township Manager James Drumm with former township fire Chief Rick Kane.
When: Manheim Township commissioners meeting, May 3, in person in the Morgan Program Center at the Manheim Township Public Library and also held virtually.
What happened: The board approved changes recommended by the township Parks and Recreation Board for swimming attire policy and enforcement at municipal pools. No street or workout clothes and no shoes, except for water use, may be worn in pools, but the policy allows for other apparel worn for medical reasons with a pool managerâs approval. Those who violate the policy will receive a card with the rules and may stay at the pool but may not go in the water.
When: Manheim Township commissioners virtual meeting, April 12.
What happened: The board voted unanimously in favor of urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to authorize the local use of radar, previously illegal in the state. Commissioner Carol Gifford said Police Chief Thomas Rudzinski supports radar, which would discourage speeding, especially on routes 283, 222 and 30, which have the most crashes, at 19.3 per 1,000 people. Calling it âa distinction we do not want to hold,â Gifford asked residents to urge support from their state representatives.
Police report: Rudzinski said the department recently ordered body cameras for all Manheim Township Police Officers at a cost of $140,000; half of the cost is covered by a grant. He said the cameras will be downloaded at the end of the day, with access for 90 days.