The Township Committee heard Tuesday how some residents like the speed humps, but others want them removed.

Police officials detailed their recommendations of a speed hump policy for future installations. The presentation is a draft and could change before its put into effect.

Township officials installed eight speed humps on Glen Avenue, Hobart Avenue and Parkview Drive in November. After complaints from residents, the humps were deemed to be too high and subsequently were lowered. Since then township officials have been determining a criteria for speed hump installations, and the police gave an initial report in December.

The draft policy presented Tuesday night includes what roads would be eligible for speed humps. Included are that the 85th percentile speed would need to be at least 10 miles per hour above the speed limit, but Police Capt. James Miller said police may want flexibility for a lower excessive speed. Also, the road must have at least 400 vehicles per day but no more than 3,000 vehicles.

Residents are to make their requests for speed humps through the police department, according to the draft, and a request could be filed via the township Web site. Police would evaluate other methods to control speed before installing speed humps.

The township engineer would review and approve plans for speed humps, and the Township Committee would approve them via a resolution.

The actual humps would be 14 feet wide and three inches high. The draft policy also allows for residents to request speed humps to be removed.

Robert Tillotson, a committee member, said he doesn't necessarily have a problem with speed humps, but he has a problem with how they've been implemented thus far. He cited the numerous signs along Glen Avenue. Also, he questioned why speed humps need to make people go below the speed limit.

But there were residents on both sides of the issue where the speed humps have been installed, including on Glen Avenue.

Barbara Curvin, of Glen Avenue, said a speed hump was installed right at her front door, and she was never notified about it. "I feel like I'm in a construction site," she said. "I want it removed," she said.

James Suell, a committee member, said she should speak with the police, who will look into the issue.

But Felder Dorn, who has lived on Glen Avenue for 36 years, said he's happy with the speed humps because they've resolved some of the traffic problems on the street. "If you go the speed limit, it's life threatening," he said. "The speed humps have helped." He now can get into his driveway without someone tailgating him.

Laura Occhiuzzi, of Parkview Drive, said the speed humps have helped in her neighborhood, which was where there was a fatal accident in October. People were concerned about their children playing outside or their spouses walking home.

"Everyone feels it's a significant improvement," she said. "We feel safer. We can pull out of our driveways. We're so happy and grateful."