Council of the Municipality of Murrysville
Regular MeetingMurrysville, PA · January 21, 2015
Minutes
Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Council of the Municipality of Murrysville held a Regular Voting Meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at
7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Present at the meeting were Council members Regis Synan, Joan Kearns,
Jeffery Kepler, William Vance, Loren Kase, and David Perry. Councilman Josh Lorenz was absent. Also present
were Mayor Robert Brooks, Chief Administrator James R. Morrison, Solicitor George A. Kotjarapoglus, and
Municipal Planner Allen Cohen.
MAYOR BROOKS WELCOMES THE
DELMONT-SALEM ROTARY
Mayor Brooks welcomed two members of the Delmont-Salem Rotary, Chris Tomley and John Harvey. Mr.
Tomley spoke about the Rotary foreign exchange program and noted that last year they sponsored a student
from Brazil, while this year they are hosting a student from Germany. He gave information on the Rotary’s
meeting time and place and invited interested people to attend to learn more about the group. Mr. Harvey
introduced his wife, Cindy, who helps with some of the Rotary’s fundraising activities. He talked about Rotary’s
motto – “Service Above Self” – and said that 100% of all funds raised go directly to benefitting the community
and supporting their projects. He spoke about the Coats for Kids program, which he chaired this year, and which
teamed up with “Operation Warm.” The Rotary provided 62 coats to children in Metzgar, McCullough and
Heritage Elementary Schools. Mayor Brooks presented the Rotarians with a plaque in recognition of the service
provided to the community.
REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA
UNISTED AMENDMENTS: None.
Mr. Kepler moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Kase seconded. All present voted aye. Motion
approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
4A. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
4B. INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS
4C. JANUARY 5, 2015 MEETING MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
Mr. Synan moved to approve the Consent Calendar Items. Mr. Vance seconded. All present voted aye. Motion
approved.
COMMUNITY INPUT:
Roberta Cook, 109 Henry Hudson Drive, a member of the Comprehensive Plan committee, said she was pleased,
in general, with how the Plan was arranged; it was more inclusive of ideas and viewpoints of different
individuals; it included data from Westmoreland County, the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and eastern
Allegheny County. She said she believes it is important to choose a demographic group that is equivalent of
Murrysville’s, both in the make-up of the population and the economics of the population. She said she believes
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the Comp Plan is a snapshot of where the community has been, where it is now, and possible directions that it
can go in the future. It is not a definite hard and fast plan, but a concept blueprint of what is possible. She
continued by saying that communities have to change to survive; development is inevitable – it would be illegal,
unwise and impossible to try to prevent development. As she sees the Comp Plan, it is a plan to help the
community evolve into the future in a positive way; communities that do not evolve die. She urged residents to
respect the process of the Plan, the work, research and hours that went into it, and the opinions and data
included.
Alyson Holt, 4830 Primrose Lane, thanked Mr. Morrison for providing her with a summary of the editing changes
members of Council have provided for the Energy Resources section of the Comprehensive Plan and noted her
appreciation for several changes made. She made mention of a pending oil and gas ordinance in Peters
Township and urged members of Council to read this document. She cited several sections of the ordinance and
contrasted it with the pending Penn Township ordinance. She asked Council to consider how Murrysville leaders
can dialogue with Penn Township’s leaders to best protect Murrysville residents’ health, welfare and safety, as
Penn Township’s decisions will impact residents of Murrysville. Ms. Holt’s written comments are on file in the
Municipal office.
Mayor Brooks asked Mr. Morrison how far the proposed well in Penn Township is from Murrysville. Mr.
Morrison said there are three sites presently being considered: one in Level Green approximately 800’ across
the Turnpike from the nearest Murrysville resident; the Quest well on Mellon Road near William Penn Care
Center, approximately ¾ mile from residents; he didn’t mention the third site.
Dennis Skeers, 3965 Murry Highlands Circle, said he appreciated the public input at the January 5 public hearing
on the Energy Resources section of the Comprehensive Plan draft and offered suggestions for changes to that
section. Mr. Skeers’ suggested wording is on file in the Municipal office.
Sarah Hough, 6718 Hillcrest, requested that Council designate an elected official to represent Murrysville at the
upcoming Penn Township Commissioners’ meeting on February 5. Penn Township is in the process of revising
its Oil & Gas Ordinance and has indicated it will permit a representative from each community to speak at the
meeting. She said there are currently five pending applications for sites, three of which abut Penn Township’s
borders with Murrysville and are located very close together. She said Penn Township hasn’t taken into
consideration the proximity of the proposed industrial sites to residential areas in Murrysville, Trafford or Level
Green. She also has concerns about the impact on property values and the increased truck traffic on Route 22
and smaller roads in the Municipality. She is most concerned about whether Penn Township has or intends to
require a public evacuation plan in the event of an emergency at any of the three sites, particularly those
located near Rt. 22. She continued by saying that thousands of Murrysville’s citizens are without a voice and
stand to lose a great deal unless Penn Township alters its overlay proposal to protect Murrysville’s residential
areas.
Mr. Morrison clarified that an appointed or elected official will be permitted to speak at Penn Township’s
upcoming meeting.
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WORKSHOP ITEMS
ADMINISTRATION:
12A. DISCUSSION ON THE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES’ NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND LENGTH
OF TERMS.
Mr. Morrison said that, because there have been problems filling seats on some of the boards and commissions,
he reviewed the enabling legislation and the State Statutes that govern the various boards and commissions in
the Municipality. Of particular interest to him were the Personnel Board and the EAC; the Personnel Board
being a critical part of a grievance or civil service proceeding of the police in that they are the third step in a
grievance procedure. For a number of months in 2014, there were not enough members for a quorum. He said
that those types of activities are sensitive and it is very important that there is a sitting board. The EAC is the
first board to see a lot of plans and proposed developments and provide critical comments to both the Planning
Commission and Council through the process.
Mr. Morrison noted that when the Planning Commission was expanded from five to seven members in 2001, the
Ordinance says that the Commission is to have seven members, but notes that five are to be citizen members,
which suggests that the other two members could possibly be an elected or appointed official, as long as they
were residents. He hasn’t been able to gain any additional information from the minutes during that adoption
period as to why that language was inserted; Mr. Morrison is referring this to the Solicitor for an opinion.
Mr. Morrison noted the dates that several of the boards and commissions were expanded and then went on to
discuss the Zoning Hearing Board, which is a quasi-judicial board. This board takes evidentiary hearings on
variances and other appeals of the zoning ordinance; there are time-sensitive matters that need to be
addressed. This board was expanded from three to five in 2001 and has been a member short for some time.
The Traffic Impact Advisory Commission is a function of the traffic impact fee that was put in place in early to
mid-2000. Although there are eleven members on that commission, it does not necessarily have to have eleven
members. The amendment to the ordinance stated that the Planning Commission shall be the advisory board
and that 40% of that board must be realtors, engineers and such; so if the Planning Commission is made up of
those people to meet the 40% requirement, you only need seven members. The eleven members at the time it
was established was probably because of the make-up of the Planning Commission at that time and those four
members were added.
Mr. Morrison then discussed the UCC Board, which is a five-member board, but does not have to be a five-
member board. There has never been a full board since the original appointment of the five members and they
have never met since the inception. He said he could not find anything in the State Statute that defined a
minimum number of members, so he believes that three would be the minimum number of board members.
The FTMSA is a five-member board established in 1967. There is one member that turns over every year.
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Mr. Morrison brought this information forth as background as to where the Boards and Commissions got to this
point. He said it is important to have active members on the boards because they do serve specific functions,
and if there are challenges in filling the board as Council has experienced over the last few years, Council may
have alternatives to consider.
There were no questions from Council; however, Mrs. Kearns noted that any changes that would be made would
have to be by ordinance.
12B. DISCUSSION OF MURRYSVILLE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION’S
INVESTMENT OF BANNER PARK SALE PROCEEDS.
Mr. Morrison provided Council background information on the arrangement between the MECDC and Council
concerning Banner Park and the development of that parcel of ground. The agreement is basically a Purchase
Money Mortgage which gave the MECDC the opportunity to market the property and also to borrow against the
value of the property. The agreement included a provision regarding the splitting of the proceeds if the
property was ever sold; the property was sold as part of the Blue Spruce development. The agreement also
specifically identified how the MECDC was to use the money: in furtherance of the Streetscape project and for
investments along Route 22. There have not been any projects identified to date, and it has been suggested
that Council and the MECDC should plan to meet and think about the use of the money. After some research
and consultation on what to do with the funds until a final decision is made, the MECDC has recommended a
Vanguard short-term corporate bond index fund, which is a no-load fund, in which to invest the money. This is
being brought forth to Council as an information item and to receive any comments.
Mayor Brooks said that the MECDC is getting very little return on the money (under 1%). The bond fund
recommended will probably earn 3% on the investment. Mr. Perry said this fund is not a guarantee and asked if
the MECDC could possibly lose part of the principal. Mayor Brooks said this is as close to a GIC and could move
because the bonds are somewhat flexible. He advised that John Cardwell said that the MECDC’s advisor said
these are “like” GICs. There were no additional questions and no further discussion on this item.
COUNCIL - ACTION ITEMS
ADMINISTRATION:
13A. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE ORDINANCE NO. 922-15, AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE POLICE
PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2015.
Mr. Synan moved to advertise Ordinance No. 922-15, specifying the rate of pension contribution with respect to
the police pension fund. Mr. Perry seconded. Mr. Morrison said the rate is 5%, which is the maximum amount
and set by Act 600.
Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr.
Perry – yes. Motion approved.
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13B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 636-15, DISPOSAL OF RECORDS.
Mr. Kepler moved to approve Resolution No. 636-15, disposing of certain records, archives and public
documents. Mr. Kase seconded. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr.
Vance – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes. Motion approved.
13C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 637-15, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING WESTMORELAND
COUNTY’S HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.
Mr. Kepler moved to approve. Mr. Kase seconded. Mr. Morrison explained that Council adopted the County
Plan in 2009, which makes the Municipality eligible for federal funds for clean-up in the event of a hazardous
mitigation in the community. The County updated its plan over the past year and the Municipality participated
in that process. In order to continue participation by Murrysville, Council needs to adopt the Plan by Resolution.
There were no questions from Council.
Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr.
Perry – yes. Motion approved.
13D. CONSIDER MURRYSVILLE POLICE’S PARTICIPATION IN THE “BUCKLE-UP PA” AND “AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
PROGRAMS.”
Mr. Synan moved to authorize the appropriate Municipal officials to execute an agreement for the Murrysville
Police Department’s participation in the PA Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education programs. Mr. Vance
seconded. Mr. Morrison said this is a multi-Municipal program where communities get together, identify
specific dates during the year, and set up signs along Rt. 22 alerting drivers that the program is in effect. Last
year, through the program, there were 191 total contacts with 193 citations, 2 DUI, 1 drug, and 1 other arrest.
There were no questions from Council.
Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr.
Perry – yes. Motion approved.
13E. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR ANY INTERESTED LOCAL ORGANIZATION WISHING TO
ORGANIZE AND SPONSOR AN EVENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UPCOMING MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
Mr. Kase moved to advertise. Mr. Kepler seconded. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes,
Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes. Motion approved.
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13F. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES.
EAC – two vacancies – no candidates as of 5:00
FTMSA – one vacancy for a five-year term. Mr. Kepler moved to appoint Vince Valeri. All present voted aye.
Parks & Recreation – three vacancies – three-year terms. Mr. Kepler nominated Alan Petrazzi, Jackie Stempfer
and Jim Boyd. Mrs. Kearns nominated Tom Dittman.
Alan Petrazzi: Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – no, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance – yes,
Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes. Appointment approved.
Jackie Stempfer: Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – no, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance –
yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes. Appointment approved.
Jim Boyd: Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance – yes,
Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes. Appointment approved.
Since the three vacancies were filled, there was no vote on Mr. Dittman.
Personnel – four vacancies – three-year terms, with one vacancy to expire 12/31/15 – there were no
nominations
Planning – two vacancies – four-year terms. Mr. Perry nominated Jamie Lee; Mr. Synan nominated Bill Yant; Mr.
Kepler nominated Charles Beard.
Jamie Marie Lee: Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance –
yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes. Appointment approved.
Bill Yant: Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – no, Mr. Vance – yes, Mr.
Kase – no, Mr. Perry – no. Vote split.
Charles Beard: Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – no, Mrs. Kearns – no, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance – no,
Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – no. Appointment failed.
Bill Yant (second vote): Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr.
Vance – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes. Appointment approved.
Traffic Impact – There was one applicant, who was previously appointed to the Planning Commission.
UCC – three vacancies
ZHB – one vacancy (term expires 12/31/18). Mr. Perry nominated Charles Beard. Cherie Weber will be asked to
contact Mr. Beard to ask if he would consider appointment to this Board.
Mayor Brooks suggested putting an article in the paper concerning the vacancies, especially the Personnel
Board. Mr. Morrison suggested that Council might want to consider changing the number of people required for
the Personnel Board
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13G. CONSIDER COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES.
Council President commended the Council members for agreeing to stay in their current positions:
Emergency Services – Regis Synan
FTMSA – Jeffery Kepler
Library/Pension/Finance – William Vance
EAC – David Perry
Planning – Loren Kase
Parks – Joshua Lorenz
Personnel – Joan Kearns
Mrs. Kearns will also fill in for any Council person who is unable to attend a meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
14A. CONSIDER S-11-14, STURM SUBDIVISION, MEADOWBROOK ROAD NEAR MCWILLIAMS ROAD
INTERSECTION, 2 LOTS.
Mr. Synan moved to approve. Mr. Kepler seconded. Municipal Planner Allen Cohen said the only follow-up
from the prior meeting was the discussion on the proposed Rails to Trails project. The Applicant met with the
various parties involved and decided it was not in the Applicant’s interest to donate a portion of the property for
the project. The recommendation of a $1,200 fee-in-lieu donation to Chambers Park upon submission of the
building permit application would be applicable, plus any conditions in the memo provided to Council. All other
conditions as previously noted (recordation of the plan subject to DEP approval) still apply.
Mrs. Kearns asked if the Applicant, Joshua Sturm, is fully aware of all the conditions, specifically the recordation
and providing a hydrology study to the Municipality if a private well system to provide water for the lots is to be
utilized. Mr. Sturm said it was his understanding that the water test would have to be done in order to get a
building permit and asked if that was correct or if the test had to be done in order to get the subdivision passed.
Mr. Sturm said he has contacted 4-5 water well drillers over the past several months and hasn’t been able to get
a call back from any of them. Public water is available if the water analysis fails, and he is requesting that the
testing not be done until a building permit application is submitted. Mr. Morrison said the subdivision requires
that the utilities be there; Mr. Cohen said public water is available so the plan can be approved with public water
available and a building permit will not be issued until either public water is connected or the hydrology study
provided. Mr. Sturm said that would be helpful and that he is only waiting to find a water well driller to do the
job. Mr. Perry asked for Mr. Sturm’s contact information and said he will put him in touch with someone who
should be able to help him.
Mr. Synan moved to amend the motion to change the condition that the hydrology study be provided prior to
the building permit issuance. Mr. Kepler seconded. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes,
Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes. Amended motion approved.
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On the main motion, as amended: Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr.
Vance – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes. Motion approved.
ENGINEERING:
15A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BOND RELEASE FOR BARRINGTON HEIGHTS.
Mr. Kepler moved to reduce the bond amount for the performance bond being held to ensure completion of the
required improvements at the Barrington Heights development. The reduction is in the amount of $38,608,
which will leave $571,097.14 remaining. Mr. Kase seconded. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Synan – yes, Mrs. Kearns
– yes, Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Vance – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes. Motion approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
17A. CONSIDER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ENERGY RESOURCE LANGUAGE.
Mr. Morrison provided to Council the comments and suggested language received from some of the Council
members. Mr. Morrison prefaced the discussion by stating that, from his point of view, the two pertinent items
are: (1) the requirements under the Municipal Planning Code (MPC) and (2) the Municipality’s obligation under
the Environmental Rights Amendment, as well as the direction to review the language on a regular basis as the
legal environment changes moving forward. He continued by saying that he things the environmental rights
vision of the Constitution is a moving target; the challenges on any application need to be identified – whether
it’s a Marcellus Shale, a subdivision development or a dry cleaning store that would choose to come into the
community. All of those uses would have impacts on the environment.
Mr. Kepler recommended that Council stay clear of making a legal position in the document. He said that it’s
stated in the MCP that the Municipality has to provide for the reasonable ability to acquire energy withdrawal,
but questioned that compared to the environmental side, whether the Municipality has the right to ban it
completely. He said that’s a debatable issue and a moving target on its own. He said he believes the desire in
the Comprehensive Plan is to protect the community within the laws of the Commonwealth. He suggested
leaving the language general and let each Council make its interpretation at such time as the Plan needs
reviewed.
Mr. Morrison said the Municipal Planning Code is law – it’s Act 247 of the Pennsylvania Municipal Statutes. Mr.
Kepler asked what takes precedence or what supersedes the other? Mr. Perry said that there is a Supreme
Court ruling that says that Marcellus drilling is considered an industrial activity, and it can be debated as to how
that case law may turn out in a few years. His preference would be to say that the Municipality allows drilling to
occur, if possible, versus reasonable access. Mr. Morrison asked if Mr. Perry’s suggestion is that the first
consideration should be environmental rights section and/or then the Planning Code be the second test; he said
that’s a dangerous road to go down. Mr. Perry said he still believes it should be “drilling if reasonable” because
of the Supreme Court decision and he doesn’t believe a ban would survive; the overruling of Act 13 gives a lot of
latitude to Municipalities to look at environmental health and safety. Mr. Morrison said health, safety and
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welfare is the foundation of a zoning ordinance, so in his mind, the first test is always the obligation the
Municipality has under Act 247, which clearly says that the Municipality has to provide for all uses. The
environmental side of that test is a moving target; there are environmental impacts at every activity that takes
place and it will be the burden of the developer in any case to prove that those impacts are minimized or
controlled to the extent that they don’t have a detrimental effect on the community as a result of the
development. Mr. Perry said if a setback is put in place, an application can’t be denied; it is extremely difficult to
prove ahead of time that there is an adverse impact to someone. He believes it’s better to put protections up
front and Council can always back off from them. He said he would rather make it a harder target at first
because it gives the most protection.
Mr. Kepler said he doesn’t believe the hurdles should be put in the Plan; the vision has always been to protect
the community. How that is accomplished is up to each individual Council to discuss. Mr. Perry said that the
caveat to that is that Act 13 says that the Comprehensive Plan has to lay out the groundwork to be protected.
Municipal Planner Allen Cohen said that he initially advised Council, almost a year ago, why the language in that
section of the Comprehensive Plan had to be amended. He said he wanted Council to be aware that there is a
responsibility, and there is also a right to the protection of the community. He continued by saying that the real
crux of the issue is that the Comprehensive Plan serves as a support for whatever Ordinance is adopted by
Council, so when an Ordinance is finally adopted, Council can point to the Plan and say that is what led to the
conclusion. He said that the details in the Zoning Ordinance, which are more important than the Comprehensive
Plan, are based on recognition that the public’s health, safety and welfare, and environmental rights, are
important, while at the same time striking a balance – and zoning is always a balance between rights and
responsibilities to provide and protect.
Mr. Kepler asked if a statement was put into the Comprehensive Plan that the Municipality recognizes that it
must provide the ability to withdraw or strike the gas [ordinance], does that limit future Councils’ ability to say
that they are going to ban it entirely? Mr. Cohen said it would. Mr. Perry commented on different
interpretations on the word “reasonable.” Mrs. Kearns said you can’t use “wiggle words.” Mr. Cohen said
“reasonable” needs to be defined in the Zoning Ordinance and would then be Council’s view of how to
implement the Comprehensive Plan and deciding what is reasonable. The Plan provides the framework for
Council to make the decision consistent with it.
After additional discussion, removing the “wiggle words” and a sentence from Mr. Morrison’s suggested
wording, Council agreed on the changes that should be included in the Energy Resources section of the Plan.
NEW BUSINESS:
Consider resident’s request for a representative to attend the Penn-Township meeting on well drilling.
Councilman Perry has agreed to attend. Mr. Morrison brought to Council’s attention that ordinances from
another community cannot be enforced by Murrysville. For example, if a well is drilled in Penn Township near
the border with Murrysville, and it is within the setbacks prescribed by Penn Township’s ordinance but is too
close to a dwelling as outlined in Murrysville’s ordinance, Murrysville’s code enforcement personnel can’t cross
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boundaries to enforce Murrysville’s setback requirements. Mr. Morrison said that there can be joint zoning, but
it is very difficult because it’s not a zoning ordinance that pertains to a particular use; it’s a comprehensive
zoning effort that would include a regional group.
Mr. Morrison and Michael Hiler demonstrated and explained proposed new audio-visual equipment to be
installed in Council Chambers. After the demonstration and discussion, Mr. Morrison said he would like to
demonstrate the system to the Planning Commission for input before a final decision is made.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
ACTION ITEMS: Cherie Weber is to contact Mr. Beard to ask if he will accept an appointment to the Zoning
Hearing Board.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Perry moved to adjourn. Mr. Kase seconded. All present voted aye. Motion approved. The Council Meeting
concluded at 9:13 p.m.
The Regular Voting Meeting was broadcast on local government Channel 19. A true copy of the Council meeting
DVD is available for the public to purchase from the Municipality of Murrysville and is in the Murrysville Public
Library for review.
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Agenda
COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE
January 21, 2015
7:00 p.m.
MAYOR BROOKS WELCOMES THE
DELMONT-SALEM ROTARY
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call/Voting Order/Pledge of Allegiance
3. Announcement of Unlisted Amendments
4. Consent Calendar Items
A. Accounts Payable.
B. Investments and Transfers.
C. January 5, 2015, Meeting Minutes to be approved.
5. Community Input
6. Comments by Mayor Brooks
7. Comments by the Chief Administrator
8. Liaison Comments and Committee Reports
WORKSHOP ITEMS
9. Engineering
10. Community Development
11. Public Works and Parks
12. Administration
A. Discussion on the Boards, Commissions, and Committees’ number of members and length of
terms.
B. Discussion of Murrysville Community and Economic Development Corporation’s Investment of
Banner Park sale proceeds.
COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS
13. Administration
A. Consider authorization to advertise Ordinance No. 922-15, an Ordinance setting the police pension
contributions for 2015.
B. Consider approval of Resolution No. 636-15, Disposal of Records.
C. Consider approval of Resolution No. 637-15, a Resolution adopting Westmoreland County’s
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
D. Consider Murrysville Police’s participation in the “Buckle-Up PA” and “Aggressive Driving
Programs”.
E. Consider authorization to advertise for any interested local organization wishing to organize and
sponsor an event in conjunction with the upcoming municipal primary election.
F. Consider appointments to the Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
G. Consider Council liaison appointments to the Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
14. Community Development
A. Consider S-11-14, Sturm Subdivision, Meadowbrook Road near McWilliams Road Intersection, 2
Lots.
15. Engineering
A. Consider approval of bond release for Barrington Heights.
16. Public Works and Parks
17. Old Business
A. Consider Comprehensive Plan Energy Resource language.
18. New Business
19. Executive Session
20. Action Items
21. Adjournment
Document date: 01/05/2015
Revised date: 01/15/2015
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