Upper Milford supervisors said last week they would consider imposing traffic restrictions at two small intersections on Chestnut Street if the state goes forward with a traffic light at the intersection of Allen and Chestnut streets.

The restrictions would most likely ban left turns from those streets on to Chestnut, thus directing all left turn traffic to the light at Allen Street.

Township Manager Daniel DeLong told supervisors at the Nov. 6 meeting a traffic study was done several years ago at the Allen/Chestnut intersection and it was determined then traffic didn't warrant a signal. But during the analysis, the engineers suggested a traffic light there would be a good idea if left turns were banned from John and James streets.

The state has said it would consider a light there if traffic restrictions were imposed. Meanwhile, the volume of traffic in the area, which is south of Cedar Crest Boulevard, has increased significantly. Supervisors agreed to inform the state they would support whatever restrictions PennDOT deems appropriate in order to get the traffic light.

In other business, DeLong presented more information about the Knox Box system, which provides fire department personnel access to businesses and multi-family dwellings when there are no supervisory personnel available.

He said the Vera Cruz Fire Company is on board with the idea, but he hasn't heard yet from Western District Fire Company.

If the township implements the system, both fire departments would have to be on board, because it requires them to have additional equipment, at their cost. There would also be some cost to property owners, and supervisors would have to decide whether to make it mandatory for all businesses, or just new or substantially renovated construction.

The system involves a small box attached to the outside of a building which can only be accessed by a key held by the fire department. That key, in turn, would work only on a radio signal from the county emergency system.

Inside the box would be keys to the building, so the fire department wouldn't have to smash in doors or windows to gain access. It could also contain additional information, such as contact numbers or whether there was hazardous material on the site.

Supervisors agreed to delay any action until they hear from Western District.

In other action, supervisors scheduled a workshop meeting 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 to discuss the 2015 budget. DeLong said he anticipates no tax increase.

Supervisors also accepted with regret the resignation of Jay Lieberman from the Emmaus Library Board of Trustees. Lieberman, who has been a trustee for two years, said his work schedule makes it too difficult for him to continue to serve. Jenny Kemps was appointed to serve out his term, which expires next December. The board also reappointed Lisa Marten to a new three-year term on the board.

Supervisors also met in executive session to discuss personnel. They announced they had also held an executive meeting 8:15 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 to discuss an employee issue.