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Health Board Report

SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP
HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST, 2007

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
 

Okini-Failed
Your Place Restaurant-Failed
Ridgeway Community Church
7-11-Failed
Hong Kong Ruby
Wedgewood Hills Swim Club
Latshmere Swim Club
Paxton United Methodist Church
Sesame Kitchen
Mailroom Munchies-Failed
The New Great Wall Restaurant
Your Place Restaurant-Failed-Follow-up
The Manor at Oakridge
Progress Home Association-Failed-Follow-up
Rite Aid-Walnut-Follow-up-Passed
Rockville United Methodist Church
Jade Buffet and Grille-Pre-Operational
La Oaxaquena Mexician Food Store-Pre-Op

 

On August 2, 2007; A yard and housing code inspection with Albert Wrightstone, Jr., Building Inspector at 124 Fort Hunter Road and various violations were found including the septic system failing.

On August 3, 2007; A yard inspection at 1536 Creek Bed Drive to check on the status of a motor home which was parked too close to the property line and the resident was asked to have the motor home removed from the area.

On August 3, 2007; A re-inspection at Price-Rite to make sure that the dumpster site had been corrected and it was. The case is now closed.

On August 3, 2007; An inspection to check at 3800 Elmerton Avenue to check the swamp area out back and a violation letter was sent out concerning the high grass and weeds present around the swamp area.

On August 6, 2007; A meeting with David Dyer to check on several property violation up town, Mountaindale area and also in the Edgemont area.

On August 6, 2007; A meeting with Leslie Roberson at 2307 Canby Street about the property next door at 2305 Canby Street. Another meeting occurred on August 7, 2007 and photos were taken for an accumulation of dog feces in the backyard. A citation was issued.

On August 7, 2007; A yard inspection was done at 2641 Cranberry Circle for an accumulation of trash left behind when the tenant moved out. A violation letter was sent and the trash was still there and a citation was issued.

On August 8, 2007; A meeting with Michael Rohrer, Zoning Officer and Chuck Heller, Realtor over the purchasing of the property at 2224 Walnut Street. He is hoping to purchase the property in the early fall.

On August 8, 2007; A dog bite at 101 Brookwood Terrace. The animal was vaccinated and the dog was quarantined at home. The owner provided a health certificate after the quarantine period had ended and the case is now closed.

On August 8, 2007; A re-inspection of the property at 3422 Schoolhouse Lane with Albert Wrightstone, Jr; Building Inspector and some improvement had been made in the kitchen and the den. It was stated to the owners of the property that a letter concerning the structure was needed. An estimate was provided. A re-inspection of the property is scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2007.

On August 8, 2007; An inspection at Best Western occurred with Albert Wrightstone, Jr., assisting for bed bugs. The bugs had been found by a occupant of the hotel at Room 238. The Hotel had already contracted with Home Paramount. There was no evidence of live bed bugs present. The pest control company was scheduled to come back and do another application.
No further investigation was needed and the case was closed.

On August 9, 2007; A meeting occurred at 4159 Beaufort Hunt Drive with the owners of the husky that had bitten on August 8. The husky was up-to-date of his shots and a home quarantine was allowed. A health certificate was furnished. This same dog bite on August 29, 2007 when a friend of their son’s came knocking at the door and the dog came around the corner and bite the boy on his right arm. The dog was quarantined again and a health certificate was provided. I was on vacation at the time of the second bite and Dauphin County Dog Warden, Diane Buhl, assisted with this investigation. She issued a citation for not having the dog a current dog license. At the present time; this case is closed. But it was stated to the owners of the dog that if another bite occurs with this dog; then we will be seeking Dangerous Dog through the courts.

On August 9, 2007; An Angel Touch was inspected for Massage Therapy and the facility is in total compliance with the ordinances for the township.

On August 10, 2007; A Yard Inspection occurred with Eric Naguski from the Dauphin County Conservation District at 1402 Montfort Drive. There was no evidence of mosquitoes present which can carry West Nile Virus. The case was closed.

On August 15, 2007; An inspection occurred around the Wayne Avenue and Clayton Avenue addressed for flies. There were some flies but not enough to warrant a panic. The area will continue to be monitored.

On August 16, 2007; A re-inspection of the property at 2305 Canby Street and a major infestation of Fruit Flies was present at the time of the re-inspection. The owner of the property was ordered to have a professional exterminator come in and take care of the fruit flies. She was required to provide proof of extermination by August 31, 2007 and she did.

On August 16, 2007; A bat was removed from the outside at the Beaufort Hunt Plaza and taken to the Vet Lab on Cameron street for testing. The bat was negative for rabies.

On August 16, 2007; A meeting about the Pandemic flu with Brad Reist, Brad Delancy and Ray Barth about how to prepare the township for the flu that will happen. It is just a matter of when and how bad.

On August 21, 2007; A meeting at the Department of Agriculture over the new training for the Health Officer for the city of Harrisburg. My training of her will start the week after Labor Day and continue until she has reached 60 hours of hands on instruction before you can take the Civil Service Test to become a Certified State Health Officer.

On August 21, 2007; A meeting with Neil Luke at the Oakwood Development with David Dyer to access the sink hole in the back of some of the townhouses.

On August 22, 2007; A yard inspection to check on the 2100 Block of Columbia Avenue and Keith Hummel from Penn Waste was also present to check on the lowness of the wires.

On August 23, 2007; A Meeting with Walt Dinda from DEP, myself, Gary Myers, Manager, David Dyer and Dean Deitrich, Highway and Assistant High Way Superintendent’s over what the township needs to do to get the township in full compliance with Act 101.

On August 23, 2007; A yard inspection at 3619 North 6th Street for an abandoned puppy. The humane society refused to come and assist with the dog. The dog was seized by myself and Officer Tim Rogers. The dog was transported to our kennels in the back and then the Humane Society would come and pick up the dog.

On August 23, 2007; Quarterly drug testing was completed for the township.

On August 24, 2007; A re-inspection occurred with Albert Wrightstone, Jr. assisting with the re-inspection. All of the violations inside the property were corrected except for the tiles. The on lot septic system is malfunctioning and needs to be addressed. Our SEO through HRG is handling this matter.

On August 24, 2007; A court hearing for Josephine Knoll about trash with Penn Waste. She was absent for the hearing and was found guilty by abstention.

On August 24, 2007; An inspection occurred at 117 Wading Springs Lane with Albert Wrightstone, Jr. assisting with the inspection. Numerous violations were found and photos were taken. A re-inspection of the property will occur in September.
 

 
Lynn Roche
Health Officer
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