On March 2, Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners met to discuss monthly business.

The night was short and to the point, with only two ordinances and 12 resolutions on the agenda and little additional input from both the board and the audience.

The police patrol unit made a request for three new vehicle additions - two 2020 Ford Explorers and one Ford F150. Board Vice President Joseph J. Marx Jr. said the department believes the Explorers are much easier to maneuver in and out of in their uniforms, and both vehicles proven to be reliable cars. There were no disagreements from council.

Two citizens sat in the audience as the board discussed their waiver request regarding well isolation.

Due to the function of their property, the household has an on-site well and septic system, and the Department of Environmental Protection requires a 100-foot separation between the two. However, the location, at 3350 Seiples Station Road, has only 75 feet to spare.

The board was hesitant to approve at first because it did not want to be at fault if something went wrong but became more comfortable with the situation after noting the DEP was already in approval.

However, this agenda item sparked some questions from Marx - What is the threshold? If the board becomes lenient on certain matters now, will the public expect leeway on things later?

With warm weather approaching, the board addressed some matters concerning summertime activities. The board will be voting next week on establishing both Camp Whitehall and township pool rates for the summer. A member of the crowd approached the commissioners regarding a possible pool ticket discount during times of excessive heat waves. The matter was not discussed further.

The final focus of the night discussed more roadwork impacting the area with a resolution “conditionally approving the major subdivision/land development plan of 3434 N. Front St.”

It was reported the area of Front and Hokendauqua streets has grown tremendously in both foot and vehicle traffic, leading to a discussion of road expansion, sidewalk additions and curbing additions.

The board acknowledged the alleyway in the area and the number of residents in the neighboring apartment who use the road as a walkway - ultimately proving the value in sidewalk additions.

The board will next meet 7 p.m. March 9 at the township municipal building, 3219 MacArthur Road.