Council of the Municipality of Murrysville

Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Council of the Municipality of Murrysville held a Regular Voting Meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Present at the meeting were Council members Jeff Kepler (via phone), Josh Lorenz, Loren Kase, David Perry, and Joan Kearns. Councilpersons Tony Spadaro and Jamie Lee Korns were absent from the meeting. Also present were Mayor Bob Brooks, Chief Administrator James R. Morrison, Solicitor George Kotjarapoglus, and Municipal Planner Allen Cohen. MAYOR BROOKS WELCOMES BOY SCOUT TROOPS 205, and 213 AND VENTURE CREWS 208 and 220 Members of the Scout troops posted the colors and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Brooks then welcomed the Cub Scouts and asked each boy to introduce himself and tell what he likes best about Scouting. Members of the Boy Scout troops in Murrysville then came forward and each introduced himself, told his rank and his favorite part of Scouting. Members of Crews 208 and 220 explained that Crew is made up of both men and women ages 14-21 and helps young adults to grow in their leadership abilities. Crew is a youth- led group and performs service activities and engages in high-adventure activities. Martin Barbie, Scout executive for the Westmoreland-Fayette Council then gave information on the Scouting program in his area, which includes 4,000 young people and almost 2,000 adult volunteers. Several adult leaders were introduced who discussed their involvement with Scouting. Mayor Brooks thanked all of the Scouts and their leaders for the service they perform in the community. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held at 7:28 p.m. on CU-4-17, Expansion of JB Tonkin Compressor Station, Dominion Transmission, Inc., Mamont Road, Conditional Use and Land Development, R-R Zoning. Shawn Gallagher, representing the applicant, thanked Council and staff for working with them on this project and commented that a lot of progress has been made. He explained that the JB Tonkin Compressor Station has been on Mamont Road for 50 years and certain modifications are now being proposed because it is a FERC regulated project and a new pipeline necessitated upgrades to the facility. He presented a book of information and exhibits to Council in support of the application and noted that included in the book is a copy of the noise waiver request and resume of the noise expert, Bill Biker. Mr. Biker prepared the noise study for this facility specific for FERC, which was reviewed for three years and just approved, and also prepared a noise study under Murrysville’s noise ordinance. Mr. Gallagher said that the noise study found that, over all, the improvements are going to make noise better than it currently exists. In the noise waiver request, the company has requested an exemption under the noise ordinance, or in the alternative, to be granted waivers. Paul Wilmoth, an engineer for Dominion, gave an overview of the project and the plans for the expansion. He explained that a new compressor unit will be added in a compressor building. Also proposed are an auxiliary building to house certain equipment, a utility gas building and a Dekatherm building, in addition to ancillary systems and equipment and a new transformer. car 11/13/2017 Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Joe Fello of GAI Consultants, the project engineer, explained the post-construction storm water management plan. He noted that, during the project, both the existing compressor station and existing training facility will remain active. He further explained the proposed construction areas and said that storm water will be routed to an underground facility. Vegetation along Haymaker Run is also proposed to serve as a buffer. Shrubs are also proposed along Mamont and Hills Church Roads for security purposes. He presented photos of the site as it currently looks and a rendering of the proposed new facility. He thanked staff for working with them to get the plans in shape and educate them on what needed to be done in order to meet the ordinance and avoid the need to request variances from the zoning ordinance. Mr. Fello then presented a picture of the site in support of the requested noise waiver and pointed out the property lines where the noise was examined with respect to Murrysville’s ordinance. He noted the areas where the 45 decibel requirements were met and explained there are areas in which noise will be reduced because the noise-causing valves and pipes will be insulated. He then showed the two areas where the noise decibels were examined; at Mamont Road, which is heavily forested, the daytime requirement is met but it is exceeded at night; the area to the southwest of the property slightly exceeds both daytime and night decibel requirements. Mr. Lorenz asked how much of an increase the proposed level is over the current level. Bill Biker, principal engineer of environmental noise control, explained that he has been doing noise studies exclusively for gas companies for 27 years and has done over 70 projects that are either additions or new stations. He explained the noise levels as they currently exist and the proposed levels – so the net of taking the existing, reducing, and adding new will result in a decrease in the sound levels in one area and a small net increase in the other. He said the ordinance only applies to the new equipment and the new equipment meets the ordinance all around the property line but doesn’t meet it in other areas (NOTE: Mr. Biker kept saying “here” but the map was not shown in the video so it is not clear to which area he was referring). Mr. Lorenz asked if there have been any discussions with adjacent property owners about the noise and was advised there have not. Mr. Fello explained the setback, flood plain and steep slope areas and also noted that the area is heavily forested and there is a utility service road leading to an existing Consol well. Mrs. Kearns said that basically the likelihood of a home being built in that proximity is zero, to which Mr. Gallagher concurred. The hearing was then opened for public input. Barbara Sims of 3837 Hills Church Road expressed concerns about the proximity of the station to the Sloan school complex and the possibility for serious harm due to potential emissions, noise, spills, etc. A copy of her presentation is on file with the minutes of this meeting. Dennis Skeers, 3965 Murry Highlands Circle, said that he learned that the zoning officer determined that this project does meet the category of an essential services building and asked if that determination is written and available. Allen Cohen, Municipal Planner, said that there is no written report but it is the interpretation of the zoning ordinance and information is included in Council’s agenda briefing; Mr. Skeers can request a copy of that document. Mr. Skeers asked if the existing station is considered a non-conforming facility since it has been there for 50 years and probably pre-dated the zoning. Mr. Cohen said that is correct. Mr. Skeers asked what service is provided to Murrysville from this station. Mr. Cohen said it is natural gas. Mr. Morrison said the essential service building does not mean just for the provision of services for Murrysville; it’s essential services and can be any type of utility. Mr. Skeers asked again what service is being provided to Murrysville. Mr. car 11/13/2017 Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Morrison said it is the delivery of natural gas. Mr. Skeers asked if Dominion Transmission, Inc. is a public utility. The responder was not at the microphone and the answer could not be heard. Mrs. Kearns said the answer is that Dominion is a FERC regulated public utility. Barbara Sims again came before Council and asked what type of engine will be used to compress the gas – turbine, electric motor or reciprocated engine centrifugal compressor. Paul Wilmoth said the existing facility has a reciprocating compressor and it is proposed to add a turbine fired engine that is driving a centrifugal compressor. Ms. Sims asked if that will have more or less emissions and if there is an emissions monitor. Mr. Wilmoth said emissions testing is done on the units. Larry Labrie, the environmental projects advisor, said that all turbines have stat testing done using EPA methods and are regulated by the State of Pennsylvania. Larry Quinten of 4524 Christy Road has property that sits just inside the line where the noise testing was performed. He stated he received a letter notifying him that testing was to be performed, but he never saw anyone doing any testing and never got any report on the tests or information as what was going to happen. He asked what his options were if the decibel levels are not once the project is finished in the event he decides to cut down some of his trees, which would eliminate the barrier. One of the representatives (not on camera) explained that a post-construction survey must be done under FERC that demonstrates that they are meeting all the noise reduction levels. After looking at the map, Mr. Quinten learned that his property sits just outside the line, not inside as he previously thought. Bill Biker explained that their predictions do not include the additional attenuation of trees because they can’t be sure that the trees will stay, but only consider the distance and the absorption of sound as it travels through air, so the noise level will go up if the trees are taken down. Mr. Quinten asked if there will continue to be blow-offs, which are noisy. It was explained that the blow-offs associated with the new equipment will have mufflers. Mr. Quinten asked if arrangements could be made for him to be present when re-testing is done. He was told he would be notified when testing was to be done. Mayor Brooks asked if the mufflers on the new equipment will make a difference. Paul Wilmoth said the mufflers make a huge difference. Mayor Brooks asked if it is possible to put mufflers on the old equipment. Mr. Wilmoth said it is outside the requirements or scope of this project, but it would be a possibility that their operations could look into that at some time. Mr. Quinten asked what this project was worth; Mr. Wilmoth said $460 million. Mr. Quinten asked if there was to be any separation or breaking of gas – nothing other than compression. Mr. Wilmoth said there is no separation; there is a suction filter separator that comes into the station so if there is any fluid whatsoever it doesn’t get into the compressor and do damage. Councilman Kase asked for clarification as to whether the project is for replacement or a new addition. He was advised it is an addition. Mr. Kase asked if there is a chance that all of the equipment, new and old compressors, will be running at the same time and asked if the noise studies were done off of the new equipment or a combination of new and old. He was advised that it is a combination; both have to be running at full speed, full load when the noise test is done. The existing compressor is 6,000 H.P. and the new one is 20,500 H.P. Mr. Lorenz said that, in terms of noise, it sounds like it is very close to what the Municipality’s ordinance requires. Given that it’s that close, he asked if there was something that could be done to bring it within the ambit of the ordinance so that a waiver or variance won’t be necessary. Bill Biker said the noise control on the new turbine is state-of-the-art, top of the line stuff, and to be able to get another 5 db is actually a big deal and car 11/13/2017 Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 would be almost impossible. Mayor Brooks suggested that the easiest thing to do would be to add more insulation to the inside of the building. Mr. Biker said there are pieces of equipment outside the building, i.e., inlet to turbine, exhaust, gas cooler and that the building reduces the noise from the compressor. Mr. Lorenz asked if there were any measures that can be taken to reduce the noise on the existing facility. Mr. Biker said the noise is being reduced and the plan is to reduce the piping and valve noise at the intersection of Mamont and Hills Church, which reduces the noise in the direction of those neighbors. Mr. Lorenz said there are adjacent property owners and essentially what is being asked of Council is to set aside the ordinance that is on the books and he is concerned that Council doesn’t have a waiver or agreement from those owners that would be affected by the “red triangles” (noted on the map displayed). Shawn Gallagher said he believes they comply with the dictates of the ordinance. He continued by saying there is a provision in the ordinance that says that any noise regulated by Federal regulations and laws is exempt from compliance with the ordinance. One of the requests is to lay out the Federal laws, Federal regulations, laws that apply to noise standards for compressor stations and then tie that in to how noise is addressed in the FERC order they just received. They comply with the ordinance, but they are exempt. He also said that 45 dba is an incredibly low standard and didn’t know if it would pass muster anywhere. There was some discussion about notifying adjacent property owners about the requested variance and the Public Hearing. Mayor Brooks suggested that the owners be notified that a request is being made to do something outside of the Municipality’s ordinance. Mr. Cohen said that could be done at the request of Council. Regarding the post-construction testing, Mrs. Kearns asked what the options were if it doesn’t pass the noise criteria. She was told that, by Federal order, they would have to make it comply. Mr. Cohen added that the provisions of the Municipality’s existing noise ordinance also require a post-construction inspection and study, and as a conditional use, the Municipality can place conditions on occupancy or operational use of the facility until it meets the requirements as specified under the terms and conditions of the approval. As a follow-up, Mr. Lorenz said that Mr. Gallagher indicated that it is Dominion’s position that the proposed noise levels are within the ambits of the Municipality’s ordinance because these particular activities are Federally regulated and, therefore, the exemption in the Municipality’s noise ordinance allows for them as long as they comply with Federal regulations. Mr. Gallagher said yes, that is accurate. Mr. Lorenz asked why a waiver is being requested if that is the position. Mr. Gallagher said it is a legal argument, they have asked for a determination and no one has made it. He believes they have put forth a very compelling case that the Municipality’s ordinance, on its own, exempts them to build FERC. If there’s not going to be a determination in their favor on the first issue, there is another provision in the Municipality’s noise ordinance specifically for waivers and that is bring brought as an alternative. Mr. Perry asked about the horsepower of the back-up generator and was advised it is 637 hp, which will be run when there is no electricity. He asked if it is in a soundproof enclosure and if the backup generator was assumed to be in operation when the noise model was prepared and was advised it was not operational. Mr. Perry asked how the noise ordinance is affected when that generator kicks in. Mr. Biker explained that FERC looks at continuous operation 24/7 and a backup generator is not that. However, the backup generator is in an acoustically insulated building, it has an exhaust muffler on it and a specified radiator cooler fan. Mr. Biker said the noise in the “compliance property boundary” might increase to 50 db for the few hours the generator runs. Mr. Perry said he believes FERC mandates the backup generator run for at least 5 days and suggested that it be car 11/13/2017 Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 looked at to see if it would make a significant difference when running the noise model. Mr. Biker agreed that is a good suggestion and they will look at the backup generator noise. Regarding emissions calcs out of the 20,000, Mr. Perry asked if there is a manufacturer cert on emissions or if they have been modeled. Larry Labrie confirmed that it is gas fired and they have the guarantee and have used those emissions to do air quality modeling for the final application and administrative compliance. Mr. Perry asked how pre-construction exempt noise (6,000) and post-construction (20,000) are separated assuming Murrysville’s ordinance is prime and not discussing FERC regulations. Mr. Biker explained that the new unit ties into some of the old station, which makes some noise, so it may not be clear. Mr. Perry asked how what belongs to what is apportioned as to post- construction modeling. Mr. Biker said the old unit would have to be shut down and they would have to try to determine if the noise is from the new unit or old pieces of the station still operating because they are not completely separate. Mr. Perry asked if there are industry standards on how to apportion what belongs to what. Mr. Biker said there are. Regarding the emissions calculations, Mr. Perry asked if the 20,000 was being combined with the 6,000 to get the additives and still be within the ambience with both of those. Mr. Labrie said yes and, in fact, they are making improvements to the existing engines. There was also a brief discussion on fugitive emissions. Mr. Perry mentioned that the site is currently lit with very bright lights and asked if there is anything that can be done with the lighting. It was explained that all of the new lighting will be pointing down. Mr. Perry asked if staff looked at FERC lighting requirements and if they interfaced with the Municipality’s lighting plan. Mrs. Kearns suggested that Dominion look at existing conditions and see if the lights can be somehow shielded. Mr. Cohen said the existing site has to be looked at extensively and if the lighting is impacting the area, a lighting control plan with detailed mitigation would be reasonable as a condition. Tom Marshall of 4511 Christy Road inquired as to the reason of the purchase of the two properties north and south of the existing station. He was advised that they were purchased to help with the noise compliance. Mr. Biker explained that one of the residents approached Dominion when the noise survey was being conducted and said he was thinking of selling the house, so that resident made the initial contact. Mr. Biker further explained that the existing level at that particular house was over the limit, but it was grandfathered because it was built before FERC had noise requirements. Mr. Gallagher said that the property on the southern end was bought because that’s where the decotherm building is going to be constructed. Mr. Marshall asked for clarification of the 500 feet noted in the letter sent to residents. Mr. Cohen explained that by the Municipality’s ordinance, when a public hearing is required for a conditional use, property owners within 500 feet of the site must be notified of the hearing. Mrs. Kearns suggested that this public hearing be continued to the Nov. 15 meeting to give Council time to review the documents provided to them at this meeting and would like to see a schematic for an overall lighting plan, so that the existing and new conditions can be addressed. She also would like to have letters again sent to the property owners explaining the noise level issue. Mr. Morrison suggested notifying the residents that a waiver has been requested on behalf of the applicant. Mrs. Kearns asked if the applicant is acceptable to that approach. Mr. Gallagher asked for clarification that the only issue is noise and asked if some of the others representing Dominion had to come back for the next meeting. Council agreed it was not necessary for Mr. Biker to return from Massachusetts. Mr. Morrison said that it would have been staff’s recommendation to consider continuing the public hearing because the Municipality’s noise consultant has not submitted his final report and, in fairness, when his work is completed he should appear before Council and that the applicant have car 11/13/2017 Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 the opportunity to debate that issue. Mr. Morrison told Mr. Gallagher that the comments would be provided for Dominion’s review as soon as they are received from the consultant. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:42 and continued to November 15, 2017. Two additional Public Hearings were scheduled: CU-2-17, Murrysville Pump Station, Laurel Pipeline Co., 6445 William Penn Highway, to allow this pump station to be approved as a Comparable Use for a use that is not specifically listed in the Zoning Use Table in the Business Zoning District; and CU-3-17, Murrysville Pump Station, Laurel Pipeline Co., 6445 William Penn Highway, for Conditional Use approval for grading activity in areas in excess of 40% slope. Staff received a letter from the Applicant’s attorney asked for a continuation of the Hearing until November 15, 2017. The Public Hearing on these matters was opened at 8:45 p.m. Mr. Lorenz moved to continue both Public Hearings until November 15, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. based on a request from Leech Tishman, applicant’s counsel. Mr. Perry seconded. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes. The hearings are continued until Nov. 15. Council adjourned for a short recess at 8:55 and reconvened at 9:00 p.m. REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA UNISTED AMENDMENTS: ADD Item 13E, Janitorial Services and ADD Item 19 – Executive Session – Real Estate. Mr. Lorenz moved to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Kase seconded. All present voted aye. Motion approved. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: None. COMMUNITY INPUT: None. WORKSHOP ITEMS ADMINISTRATION: None. ENGINEERING: None. car 11/13/2017 Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 11A. A DISCUSSION CONCERNING CU-4-17, EXPANSION OF JB TONKIN COMPRESSOR STATION, DOMINION TRANSMISSION, INC., MAMONT ROAD, CONDITIONAL USE, R-R ZONING. Municipal Planner Allen Cohen explained that there are two applications and that the conditional use was determined to be an essential services building based upon the description of the property as proposed, based upon the categorization that allows for it as a conditional use in the R-R district as a public utility. He said the discussion held during the public hearing was beneficial to consider what, if any, consideration of any approval of the plan can have reasonable conditions attached as an expansion of the site, considering what’s there already, and to alleviate or mitigate any impacts that the two sites together would create that would be adversarial to the neighborhood. Lighting and noise aspects, discussed earlier, would be considered reasonable conditions and Council should consider them as they deliberate on the application. There were no questions from Council on this application. 11B. A DISCUSSION OF SP-4-17, EXPANSION OF JB TONKIN COMPRESSOR STATION, LAND DEVELOPMENT, DOMINION TRANSMISSION, INC., MAMONT ROAD, R-R ZONING. Mr. Cohen explained that, other than the noise matter, all of the engineering comments previously submitted to Dominion’s engineers have been adequately addressed. Don Houser from Dominion addressed Mr. Cohen’s prior comment regarding mufflers as a possible condition on Unit #1 currently at the site. He said Dominion received the FERC certificate for this project in October and the equipment to be added to the project has already been decided by FERC; no additional equipment can be added with the supply header project as it is because of the FERC certificate. Mr. Perry asked if it a difficult process for Dominion to go back to FERC and ask for a change, such as adding mufflers, and if it would take a long time to get approval. Mr. Houser said a typical variance request would involve possibly reducing the area needed for construction or limiting the area of disturbance. FERC would take that into consideration and grant or not grant the request. Mr. Perry asked if a request to add a muffler would be done as a formal request or simply a letter request. He was advised it is done by formal request. Matt Sickles, Engineering Supervisor, explained that anytime a variance request is done with FERC, the “purpose and need” must be defined and, as this [muffler] would not be something needed to meet FERC requirements, FERC may not see it as necessary for this project. He said this is something can be evaluated internally to see if it’s worth pursuing but didn’t believe Dominion could firmly commit to anything. Mr. Morrison asked if he would be prepared to address this at the next meeting. Mr. Sickles said he would look into it. There were no more questions from Council. 11C. A DISCUSSION OF SP-3-17, CU-2-17 AND CU-3-17, MURRYSVILLE PUMP STATION, LAUREL PIPELINE COMPANY, 6445 WILLIAM PENN HIGHWAY, B ZONING. This matter has been continued to the November 15, 2017 meeting. Mr. Cohen said he provided Council with a briefing since this is a different type of station; it is a petroleum station which will allow the transmission of petroleum in different directions. The reason for the request for a continuation is that Laurel’s noise consultant is still in discussion with the Municipality’s noise consultant. car 11/13/2017 Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS: None. COUNCIL – ACTION ITEMS ADMINISTRATION: 13A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 981-17, AN ORDINANCE THAT PROVIDES FOR A SYSTEM OF INSPECTIONS, THE ISSUANCE OF OCCUPANCY PERMITS AND THE REGISTRATION OF MANAGEMENT AGENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 504-98, AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING OWNERS AND/OR AGENTS OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS TO NOTIFY THE MUNICIPAL TAX COLLECTOR OF THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF TENANTS OCCUPYING UNITS UNDER THEIR CONTROL OR OWNERSHIP. Mr. Lorenz moved to approve Ordinance No. 981-17. Mr. Perry seconded. Mr. Morrison advised Council that staff was able to download the tax records and will be able to use them to begin compiling a list of contact for rental properties. Mr. Lorenz asked if this type of registration is common in other communities. Mr. Morrison said that, since the Municipality introduced the proposed ordinance, Delmont, North Huntingdon and Cranberry have indicated they will be enacting similar legislation. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes. Motion approved. 13B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 982-17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 926-15, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING MINIMUM STANDARDS AND ASSOCIATED ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTIES AND TALL GRASS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE. Mr. Perry moved to approve Ordinance No. 982-17. Mr. Kase seconded. Mr. Morrison explained that the previous ordinance only dealt with exterior features and this ordinance adopts the entire maintenance code with the exception of garbage and pest. Mr. Kase referenced section 103.1 which states that a Department of Property Maintenance Inspection is created and the executive in charge shall be known as the Code Official. He asked if the Municipality has created a Department of Property Maintenance and who the Code Official is. Mr. Morrison said the Code Official is the current code enforcement officers, Mark Pisone and Dave Jobe but they have not officially been identified as the property maintenance department. Mr. Morrison believes that falls under the Community Development department obligations. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes. Motion approved. 13C. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET Mr. Perry moved to authorize advertisement for a public hearing to be held on November 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Kase seconded. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes. Motion approved. car 11/13/2017 Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 13D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 676-17, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DISPOSITION OF VARIOUS MUNICIPAL RECORDS. Mr. Lorenz moved to approve Resolution No. 676-17, the disposal of certain Municipal records as outlined in the staff’s resolution. Mr. Perry seconded. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes. Motion approved. 13E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TERMINATION OF A CURRENT CONTRACT WITH CLEANING SOLUTIONS AND ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH NATIONWIDE CLEANING SERVICES BEGINNING NOVEMBER 13, 2017. Mr. Perry moved to approve. Mr. Lorenz seconded. Mr. Morrison explained that staff spent approximately two months debating options on cleaning services before entering into a contract with Cleaning Solutions. After several meetings and discussions, the parties mutually decided to part ways after approximately six months. Nationwide Cleaning Services is a local company which staff was not aware of when soliciting proposals and, therefore, that company did not initially submit a proposal. Staff has a great deal of confidence in this company, which is a bit cheaper than Cleaning Solutions while providing additional services. There were no questions. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. Kepler – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Perry – yes, Mrs. Kearns – yes. Motion approved. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: None. ENGINEERING: None. PUBLIC WORKS: None. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Mrs. Kearns spoke about George Meert and his recent passing at the age of 91. Mr. Meert always felt the most important thing anyone could do was vote. In his honor, Mrs. Kearns reminded everyone to vote in the upcoming election. Mrs. Kearns reminded everyone about submitting nominations for the Volunteer of the Year award, which Council would like to receive by November 22. She also reminded residents that there are numerous vacancies on the Boards and Commissions and urged them to volunteer. Mr. Morrison asked if Council would like him to contact Magistrate Conway to conduct the swearing-in ceremony in January and was told to proceed. car 11/13/2017 Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to an Executive Session at 9:24 p.m. to discuss a Real Estate matter and reconvened at 10:02 p.m. There was no action coming out of the session. ACTION ITEMS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Lorenz moved to adjourn. Mr. Kase seconded. The Council Meeting concluded at 10:04 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. car 11/13/2017