Council of the Municipality of Murrysville

THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Council of the Municipality of Murrysville held a Regular Voting Meeting on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Present at the meeting were Council members Toni Brockway, Dayne Dice, Loren Kase, Jamie Lee Korns, Josh Lorenz, Carl Stepanovich, and Mayor Synan. Also present were Chief Administrator, James Morrison, and Solicitor, George Kotjarapoglus. Council member Tony Spadaro was absent. Mr. Lorenz stated that Council will conduct their Regular Voting Meeting followed immediately by a Public Hearing for CU-1-18, a conditional use application and CU-2-18 for major excavation for construction and operation of the Titan Well Pad, 6189 Bollinger Road. REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA ROLL CALL/VOTING ORDER: Jamie Lee Korns, Toni Brockway, Carl Stepanovich, Josh Lorenz, Dayne Dice, Loren Kase, Tony Spadaro - absent, and Mayor Synan. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Lorenz led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. UNISTED AMENDMENTS: Mr. Morrison stated that there were no unlisted amendments to the agenda. Mrs. Lee Korns moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Kase seconded. All present voted aye. Motion approved. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS A. Account Payable B. Cash Investments and Transfers C. May 15, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes Mr. Stepanovich moved to approve the consent calendar item. Mr. Kase seconded. All present voted aye. Motion approved. MAYOR’S COMMENTS: Mayor Synan stated that finally the Grand Opening of the Murrysville Community Park Splash Pad and Playground will be Saturday, June 29th at 11:00 a.m. It is a great facility which turned out beautiful. Mr. Lorenz stated that the park does look fantastic and is going to be quite an addition to the community. However, it is not open yet. Respect the signs and the process. Please stay off of the equipment and stay off of the site until the Grand Opening on June 29th CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Morrison stated that he had no comments this evening. COMMUNITY INPUT: None vmp -1- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, June 19, 2019 LIAISON COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mr. Stepanovich: The Parks and Recreation Committee met on June 11th. There were nozzles missing from the spray park. Grass cutting at all of the parks has been a challenge due to the heavy rains. The grant applied for from the Westmoreland County Arts for Tuesdays at Townsend Park has been approved. One beer vendor and one food vendor have been identified. Help is needed in the parking area. There will be star gazing at the Community Park, Field #6, on July 28th depending on the weather. The 501(c)3 has been approved and the board candidates have been selected and notified. Heritage Park Trail is closed pending completion. Mr. Kase: Murrysville Medic One meets tomorrow. They did have their Open House for their new facility. Mrs. Lee Korns: The Pension Board does not meet until next month. Mr. Dice: FTMSA meets tomorrow. Ms. Brockway: The Library Board meets tomorrow night. WORKSHOP ITEMS ADMINISTRATION: None ENGINEERING: None COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: None PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS: None COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS ADMINISTRATION: 13.A. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 1010-19, amending the 2019 Salary Ordinance No. 1001-18 Ms. Brockway made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1010-19, amending the 2019 Salary Ordinance No. 1001-18. Mrs. Lee Korns seconded. Mr. Morrison stated that this was presented to Council at the last meeting, which amends the ordinance to include the negotiated salaries for the Police and adds a fourth sergeant position. Upon a roll call vote: Mrs. Lee Korns – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Dice – yes, and Mr. Kase – yes. Motion approved. vmp -2- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, June 19, 2019 13.B. Consider approval of Resolution #702-19, a resolution approving a liquor license for Buon Cibo Restaurant, 4556 William Penn Highway Ms. Brockway made a motion to approve Resolution #702-19, a resolution approving a liquor license for Buon Cibo Restaurant, 4556 William Penn Highway. Mr. Dice seconded. Mr. Morrison noted that a Public Hearing was held at the last meeting regarding transfer of a liquor license from North Belle Vernon Borough to the Municipality of Murrysville. There were no objections at that meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Mrs. Lee Korns – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Dice – yes, and Mr. Kase – yes. Motion approved. 13.C. Consider approval of a waiver of Subdivision and Land Development regulations on the Crowfoot Rod and Gun Club and Westmoreland Conservancy lot line revision Mr. Stepanovich made a motion to approval a waiver of Subdivision and Land Development regulations on the Crowfoot Rod and Gun Club and Westmoreland Conservancy lot line revision. Ms. Brockway seconded. Mr. Morrison noted that the proposed waiver should be recited as part of the motion. Mr. Stepanovich added the following waivers to his motion: • To show the property line to the Crowfoot Road right-of-way line (25 feet from center line) and show the dedication of additional right-of-way in this area for a 50-foot right-of-way along Crowfoot Road. • All existing structures or features should be shown on the plan and include offsets from the property line. • There shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way of width and length sufficient for the purpose. Easements shall be required at a minimum width of 20 feet Mrs. Lee Korns moved to amend the original motion to include the waivers. Mr. Kase seconded. All present voted aye. The amended motion was approved. Upon a roll call vote on the original motion as amended: Mrs. Lee Korns – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Dice – yes, and Mr. Kase – yes. Motion approved. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 14.A. Consider approval of Resolution #703-19, a resolution amending the Municipality’s Act 537 to eliminate the Bel Aire Sewage Pump Station Mr. Dice made a motion to approve Resolution #703-19, a resolution amending the Municipality’s Act 537 plan to eliminate the Bel Aire Sewage Pump Station. Ms. Brockway seconded. vmp -3- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Mr. Morrison stated that this was presented by the Sewage Authority. They are proposing elimination of the pump station and replacing it with a gravity line. After review of the system by the Board, it was discovered that a number of pump stations are in a state of disrepair. This would eliminate any maintenance repair or facility operating costs going forward at this station. Upon a roll call vote: Mrs. Lee Korns – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Dice – yes, and Mr. Kase – yes. Motion approved. ENGINEERING: 15.A. Consider approval of KU Resources to provide engineering services for the Municipality of Murrysville Mrs. Lee Korns made a motion to approve KU Resources to provide engineering services for the Municipality of Murrysville. Ms. Brockway seconded. Mr. Morrison stated that the Municipality had solicited engineering services with the resignation of Mr. Hilty, the former Municipal Engineer. Engineering services are required for plan review and seals on drawings, etc. Three bids came in with relatively equal hourly rates for various levels of technicians and engineers. KU Resources has done some plan work for the Municipality in the past and their work has been very detailed. Staff recommends KU Resources be hired as the Municipal Engineer. Plan review fees are paid by the applicants. Other services are proposed to be paid by the savings on salary at this time. Mr. Kase asked if there was any time commitment involved with working with KU. Mr. Morrison answered no; the commitment is open ended. If the Municipality hires a Municipal Engineer, their services will be terminated. Mr. Dice noted that he has done some work with KU, so he will be abstaining during the vote. Mr. Stepanovich asked if there was any update on looking for a Municipal Engineer for Mr. Hilty’s position. Mr. Morrison stated that they have not had a great deal of success in attracting candidates for that position or for Assistant Manager. Staff is continuing to pursue the search as directed by Council. Upon a roll call vote: Mrs. Lee Korns – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Lorenz – yes, Mr. Dice – abstained, and Mr. Kase – yes. Motion approved. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Morrison stated that he was requested to bring before Council tonight for future action; the Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority negotiated a settlement with Washington Township to provide sewer services to residents in the Pucketa Creek area. There are some Murrysville residents whose property extends beyond the township, municipal boundary lines. As a result, whenever the laterals are going to be installed from the interceptor, they will cross municipal boundaries. In some instances it may be required, where there may not be a negotiated settlement, the need for rights of vmp -4- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, June 19, 2019 condemnation. Washington Township does not have the right to condemn Murrysville property; as a result, they are asking Council to consider a resolution granting them that authority. This will be brought forth to Council at the next meeting. Information was provided to Council this evening. A proposed resolution will be coming from the Authority’s Solicitor before the next meeting. Mr. Lorenz directed Mr. Morrison to add this to the July 10 agenda under Workshop Items and under Council Action Items. If, for some reason, Council is not ready to vote on this, it can always be tabled till the next meeting EXECUTIVE SESSION: None ACTION ITEMS: None ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Lorenz adjourned the regular voting meeting at 7:28 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CU-1-18 CONDITIONAL USE AND CU-2-18 MAJOR EXCAVATION FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE TITAN WELL PAD, 6189 BOLLINGER ROAD A Public Hearing was held at 7:30 p.m. for CU-1-18 Conditional Use and CU-2-18 Major Excavation for construction and operation of the Titan Well Pad, located at 6189 Bollinger Road. Stenographer, Ms. Frost, dictated the proceedings. The Public Hearing closed at 9:48 p.m. The Regular Voting Meeting and Public Hearing were 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. vmp -5-