Council of the Municipality of Murrysville
Regular MeetingMurrysville, PA · February 5, 2020
Minutes
THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE
Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Council of the Municipality of Murrysville held a Regular Voting Meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2020,
at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Present at the meeting were Council members Toni Brockway,
Dayne Dice, Loren Kase, Mac McKenna, Tony Spadaro, Carl Stepanovich, and Mayor Synan. Also present
were Chief Administrator, James Morrison, Director of Finance, Diane Heming, Director of Recreation, Carly
Greene, and Director of Public Works, Bill Paiano. Council member Jamie Lee Korns and Solicitor, George
Kotjarapoglus were absent.
MAYOR OF MURRYSVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL SANITARY AUTHORITY
Mayor Synan stated that over a year ago, Murrysville got a sewer tap ban notice from the DEP. With that in
mind, Council looked at the FTMSA Board and appointed three new board members, Mr. Rumbaugh, Mr.
Mitall, and Mr. Bell, who joined up with Mr. Massetto and Mr. Valeri and did a lot of work with negotiations
and meetings with the DEP. Finally on August 29th the FTMSA and eight other contributor systems entered
into a Consent Order Agreement with the Pennsylvania DEP. This was the first step in rectifying decades of
accumulated problems for a wastewater system. The FTMSA Board, staff and consultants have taken a
proactive approach in completing several milestones in the agreement, many months in advance; resulting
in a release of taps that were previously frozen and Murrysville got 364 taps. For the past several years,
FTMSA has been experiencing hydraulic overloading that resulted from high rain events. Rainwater
infiltrates the wastewater system through numerous deficient areas within the system. Through the COA
the FTMSA and the contributor systems will work through inventory of all systems’ assets and their
conditions. Discovered deficiencies must be addressed within timeframes identified in the agreement with
DEP. To date, FTMSA has located in GPS and inspected 4,515 manholes and identified 181 in need of repair.
As of January, 2020, all repairs are complete. FTMSA has video recorded and inspected 6,523 feet of large
diameter interceptors. Deficient locations are being compiled and repairs will be made in 2020.
Some other accomplishments were the implementation of a flow meter program, Meadowbrook
Treatment Plant upgrades, collection system line repairs, pump station repairs at Sloan Pump Station, in
2019 added a drive-up payment box for quick payment drop off and after-hour drops, upgraded their
website FTMSA.org to provide more information with more upgrades to come in 2020, working on
upgrading their accounting system, and worked closely with Washington Township to begin the Pucketa
Creek sewer connection project which has 50% of the required connections complete.
The Mayor read a letter from Chairman, Mr. Jim Rumbaugh, stating that the FTMSA would continue to
make improving infrastructure a priority. Mr. Bob Mitall, Vice-Chairman, came forward for the plaque
presentation and stated that a lot of work has been done with the help of the consultants, RDM, Gibson-
Thomas, Wes Long on the legal end, and the FTMSA staff. Mayor Synan stated that the 2019 Murrysville
Community Service Award is being presented to the Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority Board
of Directors for all the efforts they have done on behalf of the community
MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
MURRYSVILLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Morrison stated that he had the privilege this evening to present the Murrysville Outstanding Service
Award to the Murrysville Public Works Department. Bill Paiano, Director of Public Works introduced a few
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members of his staff: Al Ostrawski, a long-time truck driver, who takes care of things at MCP; Bobby Gallo,
one of the new laborers; Michael Jakub, the new foreman that started just last month; and Randy Steele,
who has been with public works a long time. Mr. Morrison stated that Bill was appointed as Public Works
Director in 2018 and was presented with the challenge of the Murrysville Community Park playground in
March of 2018. Seven thousand yards of dirt was moved and graded, two thousand feet of pipe was put in,
a pavilion was built, all the utilities were put in for the spray park, and a changing room was adapted into
the pre-fab restroom, along with all of the piping and controls for the spray park. Bill stated that it was a
three month job that went very well and even had to get grass to grow within a week. Mr. Morrison stated
that the community definitely appreciates their efforts. On behalf of the Municipality of Murrysville, we’d
like to recognize the Public Works Department for the tremendous job they did at MCP.
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
AGENDA
ROLL CALL/VOTING ORDER: Toni Brockway, Carl Stepanovich, Loren Kase, Tony Spadaro, Dayne Dice,
Jamie Lee Korns - absent, Mac McKenna, and Mayor Synan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Dice led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
UNISTED AMENDMENTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
A. Accounts Payable
B. Cash Investments and Transfers
C. January 15, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes
Mr. Spadaro made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items. Mr. Stepanovich seconded. Mr. Dice
noted that he will abstain from any payments related to KU Resources, because he has done work for them
in the past.
Upon a roll call vote: Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Mr.
Dice – yes, and Mr. McKenna – yes. Motion approved.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS: Mayor Synan stated that there were some changes to the Per Capital Tax bill
mailings. Beginning in 2020, the Municipality of Murrysville and the Franklin Regional School District will
combine their Per Capita taxes into one bill. The bill will be mailed in July, around the same time that the
School Real Estate Taxes are mailed. The amount of the Per Capita taxes assessed has not changed. The bill
will clearly identify and separate the tax due to each entity. You can pay the two taxes in one payment,
either by mail or on-line at www.keystonecollects.com/pay.
Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling, Innovation Park in Latrobe is closed pending a move to a new location.
Absolutely no material will be accepted. Call 724-879-4020 or visit www.westmorelandcleanways.org for
information about reopening date and location.
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Comedy Night for the Westmoreland Heritage Trail is Saturday, February 15th from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at
Colton Hall in Claridge. Tickets are $30.00, which includes dinner. Tickets can be purchased at the
Westmoreland County Parks Office, Lamplighter Restaurant, Ferri’s Pharmacy, Colton Hall, or call 724-830-
3952.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Morrison stated that recently they lost two members of the
Planning Commission, Mr. Muzika and Mr. Bosetti. Going forward, instead of sending flowers, maybe they
would buy trees and plant them in Murrysville Community Park in their honor. That would be more
permanent. The idea came from Mr. Muzika’s obituary. If Council doesn’t have any concerns, staff will
implement that.
Glass Recycling Event will be Saturday, March 28th. Advertising will begin next week. The Municipality
planned to have this event quarterly, but an email was received that the price has gone up from $750 to
$1,250. Due to staffing issues they can no longer commit to quarterly. Mr. Morrison stated that other
options will be investigated going forward to have a quarterly event.
Finally, the Sardis firetruck was sold. Papers will be signed tomorrow.
COMMUNITY INPUT: None
LIAISON COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mr. Spadaro: There was no Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Stepanovich: The Environmental Advisory Commission met on January 28th. One topic was Villa Ciano
which is being developed by Patrisa Corporation and their consulting engineer AWK. This is located west of
the intersection of Cline Hollow and Hills Church Road, 23 single family lots. This was originally presented
12 years ago with 25 lots. As a result of that, the proposal had to be looked at again. There were 22
stipulation requests by the engineer for clarification. There were several tests done at the Sloan School site
for the conditions of the streams and water at the various monitoring locations. The readings were at or
within acceptable limits. The Environmental Advisory Commission is going to take a more proactive role in
advice to Council on developments and what they feel would help the community and will present that to
Council going forward.
Mr. Kase: Nothing to report on Murrysville Medic One.
Ms. Brockway: The Library Board met January 16th. A retirement party was held February 1st to honor
Susan Lyons, Head of Technical Services, who has worked for the Library for 43 ½ years. A majority of items
on the shelves at the Murrysville Community Library were cataloged by Susan. Susan was instrumental in
the technical upgrades to the Library systems throughout the years. Susan was a strong supporter of the
Library and a wonderful mentor to the junior staff. Murrysville Community Library hired a new Director,
Amy Riegner. Amy came from the Monongahela Area Library in Washington County, PA and currently lives
in Elizabeth. A welcoming reception was held today from 3-6 p.m. If you missed it, Amy will certainly take
some time to introduce herself if you’d like to stop by the Library. Amy is very excited to get to know the
Murrysville community.
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Mr. McKenna: Parks and Recreation will meet next Tuesday, February 11th.
Mr. Dice: FTMSA is in the COA with DEP right now. Mr. Dice showed a list of everything that has to be
done under the COA which goes up to 2025 and shows everything they have accomplished so far and they
are very much ahead of schedule. From the guys on the board to RDM and Gibson-Thomas, they are the
professionals there at FTMSA and they are making it happen.
WORKSHOP ITEMS
PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS:
9.A. An update on the Murrysville Trail Plan – Ben Sampson, Chairman Parks and Recreation Board
Mr. Sampson noted that Scott Kelsey is actually the Chairman, but he is here this evening to discuss
updates to the 43-page proposed Murrysville Trail Plan. Mr. Sampson presented a drawing that showed
municipal parks, private property, open space, Westmoreland Conservancy property, Municipal schools, all
the public properties, and all the public rights-of-ways (sewer, water) and shows where they feel bike rights
should be. The idea is to take the neighborhoods and connect them with an overall trail system. He wanted
to emphasize how important this trail plan is, especially when there are subdivisions coming before the
Planning Commission and Council. There are three types of trails: Cross country trails, trails along the side
of roads for bikes, and the rails to trails. The Parks Commission recommends that if there are any
connections, they be aligned with the trail map plan. When road improvements come up under the Capital
Improvements budget, that Council look at those and decide if there is any way to incorporate bicycles
sharing the road. In regards to expenses, the trail system is, hopefully, maintained by volunteers, not the
municipality.
Dave Metzger, who has been on the Parks Commission for a number of years, talked about the
Westmoreland Heritage Trail. It is a multi-use recreational trail that follows 21.9 miles of right-of-way. It
was once the Turtle Creek branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The right-of-way starts in Saltsburg, goes
through Loyalhannah, Salem Township, Delmont, and goes through the outskirts of Murrysville before
passing through Export, the Murrysville Business District, Monroeville, Penn Township and ends in BY Park
in Trafford. It’s a crushed limestone trail, ideal for walking, jogging, bicycling and cross-country skiing. It is a
wide, handicap-accessible surface. Murrysville residents can access the trail from Duff Park, the Roberts
access trail, or down by the Community Center.
Mr. Stepanovich asked if animals were allowed on the trails. Mr. Sampson answered yes, as long as they
are on a leash. Westmoreland County controls and maintains that trail.
9.B. Discussion concerning the Proposed Amphitheater at Murrysville Community Park
Mr. Morrison stated that last year the final phase under the bond issue to develop an amphitheater at
Murrysville Community Park was discussed. A grant for $299,600 was awarded in November from
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Mr. Morrison presented a
drawing of MCP and showed where staff had originally planned on putting the amphitheater, but felt there
could be other alternatives. Municipal staff believes that a project of this nature should be approached by
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a professional to help with site recommendations for the facility in addition to sizing of the facility. Staff is
asking that Council to give permission for hiring a consultant to help with location, sizing, and help in the
preparation of some of the specifications for the non-infrastructure items. The infrastructure items would
be done in-house. Now that the State grant is involved and we don’t have the support of an in-house
engineer, the project is beyond staff’s capabilities. Mr. Morrison stated that after doing some research in-
house, staff was looking at the possibility of making the electricity there, solar power dependent.
Ms. Greene stated that she has done some research with consultants in the Pittsburgh area that are
experienced in sustainability for building options and solar options in parks. Staff is hoping that they can
move in that direction and at least explore the option and see what the cost effectiveness may or may not
be. Mr. Morrison stated that if a consultant would be brought on board in early March, that would push
the project back till later in the year.
Mr. Kase asked what the overall goal and vision is of having the amphitheater. Ms. Greene stated that we
would like to offer a concert series possibly bi-monthly or monthly to start, to make it available to rent so
that other groups can use it as fundraiser or other activities, maybe a comedy night, something more than
just a Friday night concert.
Mr. McKenna asked if there was going to be enough parking there. Mr. Morrison showed on the drawing
that there would be enough parking in different areas of the park.
Mr. Dice asked if an RFP was going to be used. Mr. Morrison answered yes. The scope of the consulting
service would include site recommendation, engineering, architectural design, construction cost estimates
and development of the bid specifications. The consulting service will be included in the awarded grant
funds at an estimated cost of $10,000.
ADMINISTRATION:
10.A. Discussion regarding the renewal of the property, casualty, liability and auto insurance carrier for the
Fiscal Year April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
Ms. Heming stated that, annually, the agent is asked to request quotes from various insurance carriers that
provide commercial coverage equivalent to the current policies. For the 2020-2021 insurance coverage, the
agent recommended that we not seek quotes for the property, casualty, liability, auto and professional
lines of coverage due to high claims experienced. He does recommend that the fiduciary insurance line and
the cyber insurance be quoted because the market is competitive in those areas.
Municipal Risk Management’s quote for 2020-2021 is estimated to be roughly 3% greater than the current
rate of $120,500. MRM has been the municipal property casualty and auto insurance carrier since 2015.
They have been our Workers’ Compensation carrier since the 1990s. MRM Trust specializes in municipal
insurance programs and service to local governments located across Pennsylvania. The current General
Fund Budget includes enough for property, casualty, auto and professional liability insurance for the year.
It is recommended that First National Insurance proceed with securing continued coverage with MRM and
to further direct the agent to obtain quotes for the balance of the coverages such as cyber and fiduciary
insurance coverage.
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10.B. Discussion concerning Ordinance No. 1019-20, Proposed Amendments to the Fee Ordinance
Mr. Morrison stated that the staff annually reviews the fee ordinance and recommends updates to Council.
Staff took time to go through the entire ordinance and reorganized it to make it easier to read and to put a
format together that could be easily updated. Fee that we were charging were compared to those of North
Huntingdon and Penn Township. Building permit fees were revised and so were the zoning and land
development fees. Some of the other fees were updated to bring them into the 21st century from a time
and material point of view. Some of the rental fees were also adjusted. Mr. Morrison stated that this will
be brought back to Council at the next meeting to authorize advertising to amend the Ordinance.
ENGINEERING:
11.A. A Discussion concerning DPW-2-20, the North Hills Storm Sewer Project
Mr. Morrison stated that Mr. Mitall was here this evening to answer any questions about the project. This
is an existing storm sewer with a failing terracotta storm pipe which has had reoccurring problems of
washout and now a sink hole in the yard of a residential property. This is beyond Public Works capability
because of the depth of the storm sewer. Mr. Mitall stated that the Public Works Director had the line
internally inspected via camera and found that portions were in pretty good shape; however, the last few
hundred feet was broken and needs replaced. The project is ready to be bid and estimated to be around
$75,000.
11.B. A Discussion concerning DPW-3-20, the Murrysville Bridge Repair Project
Mr. Morrison stated that PennDot requires bridges over 20 feet in width be inspected every two years. If
there are deficiencies found in those bridges, they are required to be inspected every year and the
Municipality must put corrective action in place. There are three bridges which have been identified as a
result of this process: Logan Ferry Bridge, Heather Highland Bridge, and Cal-Ken Bridge, which needs
immediate work done on the beams. Mr. Morrison stated that this would be a temporary fix. The
replacement cost of these bridges is significant and some long-term planning will need to be done to
accomplish that.
Mr. Mitall stated that the pre-stressed concrete beams support the deck. The project is ready to be bid;
however, a notification was received yesterday from the engineering company that does the inspections
that they found some additional work that will need to be done. Because of the stream, the Pennsylvania
Fish and Boat Commission has raised some concerns and we will need to get a general permit since most of
the work will be done underneath the bridge, in the stream. Mr. Mitall requests that this go out to bid as
soon as possible because of the nature of the condition of the bridge itself. This would be for all three
bridges, which is currently budgeted at $175,000 in the Capital Reserve Fund.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: None
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COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS
ADMINISTRATION:
13.A. Consider approval of Resolution No. 714-20, a Resolution to Dispose of Certain Municipal Records in
Accordance with the State Records Retention Policy
Ms. Brockway made a motion to approve Resolution No. 714-20, a Resolution to dispose of certain
municipal records in accordance with the State Records Retention Policy. Mr. Kase seconded.
Ms. Heming stated that this is done throughout the year. All records have been scanned before shredding
the paper copies.
Upon a roll call vote: Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Mr.
Dice – yes, and Mr. McKenna – yes. Motion approved.
13.B. Consider approval of the Agreement with Westmoreland County Transit Authority for the Fiscal Year
July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
Mr. McKenna made a motion to approve the agreement with Westmoreland County Transit Authority for
the Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Ms. Brockway seconded.
Mr. Morrison stated that this is an annual agreement with Westmoreland County Transit Authority to
support our residents who choose to take transit into the city of Pittsburgh.
Mr. Spadaro asked if the WCTA has designated bus stops. Ms. Heming stated that the bus travels from
Arnold Palmer Airport in Latrobe, through Delmont, into Murrysville on Old William Penn Highway stopping
at Pedora Park, Giant Eagle, then into Pittsburgh. Mr. Spadaro stated that they sometimes stop at Dicks
Diner and across from Ferri’s. Sometimes going east by Ferri’s they stop right there and back up traffic. It’s
kind of a hazard there. Is that a designated spot? Mr. Morrison stated that the bus will generally stop if
there is someone waiting there. There have been complaints from downtown businesses of the travelers
parking in their parking lots. One of the resolutions to that is the parking lot that’s going to be constructed
across from Meier’s. Once a park & ride is designated, riders can be directed to that park & ride which
would probably eliminate the Pedora and downtown stops.
Upon a roll call vote: Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Mr.
Dice – yes, and Mr. McKenna – yes. Motion approved.
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13.C. Consider approval of a Real Estate Tax Settlement with the Walmart Real Estate Business Trust
Mr. Spadaro made a motion to consider approval of a Real Estate Tax Settlement with the Walmart Real
Estate Business Trust. Mr. Stepanovich seconded.
Mr. Morrison stated that this was presented at the last meeting. There is no alternative. The County isn’t
going to take this to court until there is an assessment done. The original assessed value of the property in
Murrysville was $888,860. The settlement proposed assessed value is $505,000 for the 2019 tax year and
$446,000 for the 2020 tax year.
Upon a roll call vote: Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Mr.
Dice – yes, and Mr. McKenna – yes. Motion approved.
13.D. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 1017-20, an Ordinance authorizing the Lease of the Sears House,
the Townsend House, and the Bailey House
Mr. Spadaro made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1017-20, and ordinance authorizing the lease of the
Sears House, the Townsend House, and the Bailey House. Mr. McKenna seconded.
Mr. Morrison stated that the leases generate about $30,000 in revenue each year. There is a good group of
tenants that have been renting over the last five or six years. Mr. Stepanovich made the comment that
after three years at a given rate, that maybe the rate should be raised.
Upon a roll call vote: Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Mr.
Dice – yes, and Mr. McKenna – yes. Motion approved.
13.E. Consider approval of Resolution No. 715-20, a Resolution Updating the Municipality of Murrysville’s
Emergency Operation Plan
Ms. Brockway made a motion to approve Resolution No. 715-20, a resolution updating the Murrysville-
Export Emergency Operation Plan. Mr. McKenna seconded.
Mr. Morrison stated that the document needs updated every time a new Council member comes on board.
Upon a roll call vote: Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Mr.
Dice – yes, and Mr. McKenna – yes. Motion approved.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
14.A. Consider Authorization to Advertise Ordinance No. 1020-20, an Ordinance Accepting a Storm Sewer
Easement – GetGo Development, 4806 Old William Penn Highway
Mr. Stepanovich made a motion to authorize to advertise Ordinance No. 1020-20, an Ordinance to
authorize the Municipality of Murrysville’s acceptance of a deed of storm water easement traversing
property of Diadon, LLC’s being leased to Giant Eagle, Inc. for development of a “GetGo” facility for sale of
fuel and other products to the traveling public. The storm water easement shall be twenty (20) feet in
width on, over, under, and across the Diadon, LLC property together with associated rights. The grantors in
the Deed of Easement shall include: Landowner, Diadon, LLC; Lessee, Giant Eagle, Inc.: and Developer,
“GetGo” II, LP. The Grantee shall be the Municipality of Murrysville. Mr. Spadaro seconded.
Mr. Morrison stated that as part of the GetGo development, that property had a storm sewer that ran
through the middle of where they are proposing to put their building. Therefore, a new easement needs
provided and they will relocate the line.
Upon a roll call vote: Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Mr.
Dice – yes, and Mr. McKenna – yes. Motion approved.
ENGINEERING:
15.A. Consider authorization to advertise DPW-2-20, the North Hills Storm Sewer Project
Mr. McKenna made a motion to authorize advertising for DPW-2-20, the North Hills Storm Sewer Project.
Mr. Spadaro seconded.
Upon a roll call vote: Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Mr.
Dice – yes, and Mr. McKenna – yes. Motion approved.
15.B. Consider authorization to advertise DPW-3-20, the Murrysville Bridge Repair Project
Mr. Spadaro made a motion to authorize advertising for DPW-3-20, the Murrysville Bridge Repair Project.
Mr. McKenna seconded.
Upon a roll call vote: Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Mr.
Dice – yes, and Mr. McKenna – yes. Motion approved.
PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
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NEW BUSINESS:
18.A. Consider Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Mr. Dice stated that the appointment to the various Boards and Commissions are as follows:
Planning Commission: Jim Olszewski (3 year term) and Ryan Lemke (4 year term)
EAC: Jennifer Shepler ( reappointment)
FTMSA: Michael DiGuillio
Library Board: Joy Richardson and Celine Kandala
Parks & Recreation: Barb Prosdocino and Ben Sampson
Mr. Stepanovich made a motion to approve the appointments to various Boards and Commissions. Mr.
Kase seconded.
Upon a roll call vote: Ms. Brockway – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Mr.
Dice – yes, and Mr. McKenna – yes. Motion approved.
ACTION ITEMS: Mr. Morrison stated that he will send letters to the new appointees. Letters will not be
sent to those not on the list tonight because they still could be viable candidates. There are still two
openings on the Planning Commission and one on the EAC.
A new picture is needed of Council for the website, which will be taken next meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Spadaro made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Kase seconded. All present voted aye.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 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
February 5, 2020
7:00 p.m.
MAYOR OF MURRYSVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL SANITARY AUTHORITY
MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
MURRYSVILLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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. Cash Investments and Transfers
C. Approval of January 15, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes
5. Comments by Mayor Synan
6. Comments by the Chief Administrator
7. Community Input
8. Liaison Comments and Committee Reports
WORKSHOP ITEMS
9. Public Works and Parks
A. An Update on the Murrysville Trail Plan – Ben Sampson, Chairman Parks and Recreation
Board.
B. A Discussion Concerning the Proposed Amphitheater at Murrysville Community Park.
10. Administration
A. Discussion regarding the renewal of the property, casualty, liability and auto insurance
carrier for the fiscal year April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021.
B. A Discussion Concerning Ordinance #1019-20, Proposed Amendments to the Fee
Ordinance.
11. Engineering
A. A Discussion Concerning DPW-2-20, the North Hills Storm Sewer Project.
B. A Discussion Concerning DPW-3-20, the Murrysville Bridge Repair Project.
12. Community Development
COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS
13. Administration
A. Consider approval of Resolution No. 714-20, a Resolution to Dispose of Certain
Municipal Records in accordance with the State Records Retention Policy.
B. Consider approval of the Agreement with Westmoreland County Transit Authority for the
fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
C. Consider Approval of a Real Estate Tax Settlement with the WalMart Real Estate
Business Trust.
D. Consider Approval of Ordinance #1017-20, an ordinance authorizing the lease of the Sears
House, the Townsend House and the Bailey House.
E. Consider Approval of Resolution 715-20, a Resolution Updating the Municipality of
Murrysville’s Emergency Operation Plan.
14. Community Development
A. Consider Authorization to Advertise Ordinance #1020-20, an Ordinance Accepting a
Storm Sewer Easement –GetGo Development, 4806 Old William Penn Highway.
15. Engineering
A. Consider authorization to advertise DPW-2-20, the North Hills Storm Sewer Project.
B. Consider authorization to advertise DPW-3-20, the Murrysville Bridge Repair Project.
16. Public Works and Parks
17. Old Business
18. New Business
A. Consider Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions.
19. Executive Session
20. Action Items
21. Adjournment
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