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Sewer emergency and equipment updates; police schedule active‑shooter drill
Summary
Public works reported an emergency sewer replacement on South Green Street requiring deep excavation and contractor work; borough's share of a SCADA replacement at the regional sewer plant was stated as $6,450 of a $15,000 cost. Police announced a May 9 active‑shooter exercise and the retirement of a 20‑year officer.
Public works staff told the Palmyra Borough Council that the 500 block of South Green Street requires emergency sewer replacement because of large root balls in the line; the repair will involve replacing pipe at a depth the borough cannot handle with in‑house equipment, so contractors will close the block and complete the work.
"The only way we're going to resolve the issue is to replace the pipe," a public works representative said, and the borough engaged contractor Klein for emergency response with Jack Custer Excavating scheduled to perform the deep excavation.
Council was also told North Londonderry Township replaced an out‑of‑date SCADA unit at the shared sewer plant at a total cost of $15,000; Palmyra's share was stated as $6,450, an unbudgeted expense the borough expects to pay to maintain plant operations.
Public works said the borough is refurbishing vehicles, expects delivery of new dump and vacuum trucks in coming days, organized sign inventory and is preparing seasonal crews for early May.
On public safety, the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department reported the retirement of Officer Daryl Heisy after 20 years and said a replacement hire is likely to start about April 27. The department announced a countywide active‑shooter exercise with student reunification practice scheduled for May 9; councilors and staff were invited to observe portions of the exercise with a sign‑up deadline of April 24.
Public comment earlier in the meeting had raised a separate safety concern: resident Anthony Bernard urged enforcement of a marked fire lane at Little Noah's Arc and said he would personally buy cones to keep the lane clear for first responders and children.
