Council of the Municipality of Murrysville

THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Council of the Municipality of Murrysville held a Regular Voting Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building and virtually via Zoom. Present at the meeting were Council members Tony Spadaro and Carl Stepanovich along with Chief Administrator, James Morrison, Director of Finance, Diane Heming and Director of Recreation, Carly Greene. Attending via Zoom were Council members Toni Brockway, Dayne Dice, Loren Kase, Jamie Lee Korns and Mac McKenna along with Mayor Synan, Director of Public Works, Bill Paiano, and Solicitor, George Kotjarapoglus. REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA ROLL CALL/VOTING ORDER: Mac McKenna, Carl Stepanovich, Loren Kase, Tony Spadaro, Toni Brockway, Jamie Lee Korns, Dayne Dice, 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. Approve May 6, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes Mr. Dice noted that he will abstain from any accounts payable matters or any cash investments related to KU Resources because he has done work for them. Mr. Stepanovich moved to approve the consent calendar item. Dr. Lee Korns seconded. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. McKenna – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Dr. Lee Korns – yes, and Mr. Dice – yes. Motion approved. MAYOR’S COMMENTS: Mayor Synan noted that the Memorial Day Services will be very limited this year. There will be no speakers; only the names of our fallen from previous year will be read. Everyone will have to follow the guidelines of social distancing. The Mayor then read a tribute he prepared. Let Memorial Day serve as a reminder to honor our Fallen Heroes and challenges each of you to extend your honor and support of these heroes every day. Teach your children about their service to our country; write a letter to a veteran or service member, volunteer at a veteran’s organization, raise a flag in their honor, help place flags in the cemetery, or simply thank a veteran. Enjoy your Memorial Day. Celebrate with family and friends. God bless our troops, our families, God bless America, thank you. Voting Locations: A reminder that the voting locations at Newlonsburg Church and Christ’s Lutheran Church have been split in two. Make sure you are going to the correct polling location if you have not voted by mail. Earned Income Tax Deadline (Berkheimer): For Local Earned Income Tax purposes, the Municipality is extending the individual filing deadlines to match the State and Federal date of July 15, 2020. The Municipality will not apply penalty and interest on tax year 2019 final return payments until after July 15. vmp -1- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 2020 Local Real Estate Taxes: The “discount” payment deadline remains at April 30, 2020. Payments made at “face” will be accepted until December 31, 2020 and the “penalty” period for late payments has been removed for all 2020 Local Real Estate Tax payments made no later than December 31, 2020. Farmers’ Market will open on June 4th. Face masks will be required. The Market will be Thursdays from 3:00 – 7:00 pm, June thru September, located at 3235 Sardis Road near Murrysville VFD and Medic One. Any questions, call 724-327-2100 ext. 131 or 115. CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Morrison stated that notice was received from the Common Pleas Court Westmoreland County which found in favor of the Municipality in the case involved the validity challenge of the Murrysville Well and Gas Ordinance against the Murrysville Zoning Hearing Board. There is a 30-day appeal period. The Municipal Offices are open and will be fully staffed on June 1st. The School District has met the requirements for expansion of the haul-away plan at the Sloan School Project. Speed enforcement has been increased along Crowfoot Road. June 20th has been set for the next Glass Recycling event from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at the parking lot above Veteran’s Field on Sardis Road. All colors of clean glass will be accepted. No window glass, drinking glasses, ceramic or light bulbs will be accepted. There is no charge for the event. The Municipality now has a full Planning Commission. Two new members were sworn in last night COMMUNITY INPUT: Mr. Morrison noted that there were two members from the FRAA attending on Zoom. David Pozek and Erin Salas stated that they were just listening in to see what is decided this evening. LIAISON COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mr. Spadaro: Medic One received a PPP Grant in the amount of $514,000 for payroll, utilities and mortgages. The loan came from Mid-Penn bank in Harrisburg. The estimated forgiveness exception is $33,000 although most everything should be forgiven which brought their cash flow up for the month to $92,000 plus the rent. Mr. Stepanovich: The Planning Commission met last night. Two new members were sworn in, Anthony Livecchi and Chris Kerns. The Clover Group is the group considering building an Independent Living Facility in Murrysville. All seven Planning Commission members were in attendance for the meeting along with two attendees of the Clover Group via Zoom. The facility will be for age 55 and older. They do have four local facilities; in Hempfield with 119 units, Robinson with 128 units, Bethel Park with 135, and North Fayette with 120. The Murrysville facility is intended to be a four-story facility with 112 units and one parking space per unit. Mr. Morrison presented an example ordinance from New York as a talking point and concluded that the Planning Committee and Murrysville Zoning take a look at it and give thought on what to do going forward. Density is a key issue with a senior facility. The next meeting is June 2nd. Mr. Stepanovich asked Mr. Morrison if there was a decision in regards to a public hearing. Mr. Morrison stated vmp -2- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 that the public hearing could not be held on June 2nd because it is Election Day. Planning Commission will still meet on June 2nd. Ms. Brockway: Library Board has a Zoom meeting tomorrow night. Part of the discussion will be on how they can open their doors, possibly by curb-side or kiosk. Mr. McKenna: There is nothing to report on the Parks & Recreation Board. There were a few scout projects presented to them which will be voted on. Dr. Lee Korns: Pension met last week. The market has not been doing particularly well. There is a lot of hope right now in economic stimulus packages from the government and what might affect the economy, but we don’t know for sure. There was a little bit of reallocation which was discussed at previous meetings. Mr. Dice: FTMSA meets tomorrow via remote meeting. WORKSHOP ITEMS ADMINISTRATION: None ENGINEERING: None COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 11.A. A discussion of SP-2-20,“4001 Partners Site” application, proposing improvements to include a used car dealership and in-house service center” located at 4001 William Penn Highway, B Zoning being currently identified as Westmoreland County Tax Parcel 49-14-02-0-095, currently listed under the ownership of “4001 Partners LP” Thomas Hewitt, Engineer/Surveyor for the 4001 Partners site, stated that the site is the old Weyerhaeuser property located off of eastbound Route 22. This was voted on by the Planning Commission and got the recommendation for approval with some outstanding items that they submitted a response to. They are still waiting for approval from PennDOT on the alternative to the access to the site. The review from the Conservation District is ongoing. Mr. Hewitt presented plan drawings of the proposed new building and showed where the existing building is and the portion of the existing building that was demolished. The new buildings will 40 feet from the property line. There is a right turn in – right turn out access. Mr. Morrison stated that there was a radius on the westbound side of the entrance that PennDOT had questioned so that traffic could fluidly move into the site. Mr. Hewitt stated that there is no shoulder there for turning in and he proposed extending the curb cut more towards the eastern side to give the western side more room to turn in. He has not heard back from PennDOT on that yet. Dr. Lee Korns asked about the old gate in the back of the property and it looks like there are no plans to use that gate and that there is landscaping throughout that area. Mr. Bruce Conley stated that the site was planned not to use Hart Drive and the gate is chained shut and does not work. Dr. Lee Korns asked if the drawing was the final rendering of the landscaping plan. Mr. Conley stated that Council should have the final correct landscaping rendering. Mr. Morrison stated that it was received after the Planning Commission meeting. vmp -3- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Mr. Kase asked about the display area. Mr. Conley stated that the display area is basically all their sales inventory. On the west side is customer parking and repair vehicles being parked. The display area is 169 x 209 x 219. That current size area is larger than what he presently has. There is more than ample room for the inventory that they presently have. Mr. Spadaro asked that besides used cars, is there going to be a repair shop there also. Mr. Conley answered yes. About 10,000 square feet is going to be a service center. Choice services all internal/in- house vehicles. Mr. Kase asked if there was going to be a body shop as well. Mr. Conley answered that there is not going to be a body shop, no collision repair. Mr. Conley noted that the new building is smaller than the prior building which will be less of an impact for the storm water. Mr. Hewitt show a chart showing that there will be more green space than what it had before. Mr. Conley showed drawings of the Utility Plan, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, which was approved by the Westmoreland County Conservation District, the Floor Plan, Landscaping Plan, front, rear, left and right elevations, drainage map and gave some detail of the rain garden. Mr. Hewitt stated that they were required 7,600 square feet of landscaping area and they provided 9,600 and exceed the number of planting required. Additional landscaping will be put as a buffer where the small building will be torn down. Mr. McKenna asked about the entrance on Reed Boulevard and if they planned on using that at all. Mr. Conley stated that the consumer will use the front entrance and not really have knowledge of the Reed Boulevard entrance. Choice does use that entrance on Reed. Mr. Hewitt showed the Lighting Plan done by Scott Electric and then the Architectural Plan. Mr. Dice stated that it is his understanding that the applicant is OK with all of the requirements by the Planning Commission. Mr. Conley answered yes. Mr. Morrison noted that there is a request for three waivers. Two have to do with studies; an air study and an acoustical study. Typically on this type of development that isn’t required as part of the application. The third waiver has to do with the glazing requirement which is 20%. The applicant is proposing 18.2%. Mr. Conley stated that it would be 17.4% overall. The front is 21.5%, the rear of the building is 10.3%, the east side is 15.2% and the west side is 20.8%. They exceed some, but are short on the back and east side where they feel wouldn’t be seen anyways. Mr. Conley stated that it’s not only for security, but for energy reasons. Buildings have to meet an energy code. The elevation is higher than the bike trails and you can’t see the back of the property. Mr. Dice stated that the Planning Commission recommended all three waivers. Dr. Lee Korns stated that she is concerned when Council starts to allow exceptions to the 20%. With looking for more development, she is concerned that each development will want similar waivers. Mr. McKenna stated that he walked that property this week just to get a better idea of the detail plan and now it is more understandable. Mr. Kase asked about the lighting and how bright the lights will be throughout the night. Mr. Conley stated that at his other facility, he never uses the back box lights and doesn’t plan on using them at this site either. Mr. Morrison stated that the idea of the lighting plan is to have foot candles and that the lighting be controlled on site and not leave the property lines. The majority of the comments that were addressed in vmp -4- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 the briefing have been addressed in the letter he received and was posted in the drop box yesterday. The outstanding issues were PennDOT approval and Conservation District approval. Staff will have a recommendation at the next meeting if Council wants to move this to the voting meeting. What direction does Council want to go with the glazing? Mr. Dice asked Council opinion on who wants to move this forward as is and who wants to move it forward with some change to the glazing plan. Mr. Dice stated that he is in favor of moving it forward as is and going with Planning Commission recommendation. Mr. McKenna, Mr. Stepanovich, Mr. Spadaro and Ms. Brockway agreed with moving it forward as is. Mr. Kase stated that he agreed with Dr. Lee Korns that if Council makes an exception too many times, that the standard doesn’t hold any ground. Mr. Dice stated that Council does have to be careful about drifting away from their standards. At times they have greater glazing than what is required where you really need glazing. Five Council members agreed to move this forward and get it ready for an action item at the next meeting. 11.B. A discussion of FPRD-1-19, CU-6-09, R-1 Zoning, Villa Ciano, a proposed subdivision of a 31.68 acre tract of land into a 23 lot Planned Residential Development located along Cline Hollow Road and is currently identified as Westmoreland County Tax Parcel 49-15-00-057, is currently owned by Patrisa Corporation Mr. Morrison stated that this is a proposed PRD along Cline Hollow Road known as Villa Ciano. This was tentatively approved by Council in December 2009. It went dormant for a period of time and came back six months ago. Under the PRD Ordinance, there is a two-step process; tentative approval and then final approval. There are no material changes from the tentative approve to final approval. Mr. Hergenroeder stated that this is under the Development Permanent Extension Act which is why it is able to move forward at this time. One of the concerns involved storm water management. A number of underground tanks are going to be on private lots. Mr. Hergenroeder stated that he has been working with the Municipal Solicitor on language or documentation that when they deed a lot to an individual it would transfers the obligation to the individual to not only obtain the structure but to also maintain the structure. One idea would be inclusion in the documentation of the Home Owner’s Association, and also requirements in the deed to each home owner so that they know they have that obligation. Also, there will be notes on the plan. This was generated by the Conservation District, who was not in favor of putting in a pond. Mr. Dice asked if there was going to be a tank on every lot. Mr. Hergenroeder stated no, they would not be on every lot. They are placed and engineered to suite the type of soils they find and also depends on the size of the house. Mr. Rich Territ, Survey Manager with AWK Consulting Engineers, agreed that not every lot would have a tank. It would depend on the geography of the situation. In keeping with the Conservation District and rules of the MS4 for storm water, you have to have so much infiltration which has to be met. Mr. Dice stated that he would foresee a problem if the Municipality has to go after one single homeowner and tell them the tank is their property and it’s their responsibility. Mr. Morrison stated that what was proposed is that the Municipality, if they chose to accept the storm water system within this development, would only accept the portion within the street right-of-ways; the inlets and the outlet pipe to the extent that it’s within the right-of-way. Anything beyond the right-of-ways would be the responsibility of the Homeowner’s Association. Mr. Hergenroeder stated that the responsibility starts with the individual who owns the lot. Mr. Territ stated that they are requesting a few waivers with this PRD. One being minimum side yardage vmp -5- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 15-feet, rear yard 35-feet, front yard 30-feet and lot size of 20,000 square feet. Mr. Morrison asked if these minimum yard requirements were what was approved in the original tentative approval. Mr. Territ answered yes. Mr. Ted DeCesare, of DeCesare Corporation, stated that the 30 foot was what was on the original plan so they really don’t need a waiver for this. Mr. Morrison stated that there were 40 foot front yards on the four lots on Cline Hollow. When the review was done, there was one lot that was only 30 foot. M. Territ stated that the four lots on Cline Hollow Road are all now 40 foot front yards. Mr. Morrison stated one of the bases for a PRD is that you give up a certain amount of common open area and green space for reduced lot sizes. He will review the tentative approval to make sure that was part of it. Mr. Dice asked if this waiver was for every single lot. Mr. Morrison stated that the waiver is for the 19 lots that would be internal. Mr. Hergenroeder noted that all of the items required in the tentative approval have been carried on for this approval. There were updates on the DEP requirements and soil testing. Mr. Morrison stated that the other change was that in lieu of open space within the plan, upon re-review by the Recreation Board, they recommended fee in lieu of, and the applicant agreed. Council agreed with going for the fee in lieu of a trail as recommended by the Recreation Board. Mr. Hergenroeder stated that on behalf of the applicant, they will ask for a waiver for the trail. The average size of the lots is between 22,000-24,000 square feet which is bigger than the actual requirement along with a storm water management system on 40% of them. Mr. Morrison stated that he will check on the minimum yard requirements as part of the tentative approval and will prepare a list of conditions. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS: 12.A. Discussion regarding Park Facility Use and Recreation Department Programs and Events during the Yellow Phase of COVID-19 Mitigation Mr. Morrison stated that staff has put together a plan of action for the recreation program for this summer based on guidelines provided through the Governor’s office, the CDC, and the Pennsylvania Professional Recreation Society. The reason this is brought before Council is that a lot of these events require pre- planning, upfront costs, and commitment of staff time. Ms. Greene stated that a couple of key points, as far as the Recreation Department goes, are the youth programs, the summer program held at different parks each week. Concerns this summer is of course, COVID-19 and the guidelines and restrictions surrounding that. The feasibility of offering this program in a safe manner to the community has been discussed internally, but would like Council’s comments and ideas on what they think now that we are in the yellow phase. Mr. Morrison stated that a survey was conducted from last year’s participants in the summer program. The response was mainly positive. Offering that were proposed in the Summer Recreation Program were only one or two programs that would permit staff to be able to distance children in small groups. Those two programs would be Ready, Set, Run – 5K, which is two days a week for an hour at the Community Park and runs from June 15 to August 6. The Playground Program would start around June 8. The staff to child ratio recommended would be 1 to 10, with no more than 25 in each activity area. Mr. Morrison noted that there is a freeze on part-time hiring, so there would be no summer support. vmp -6- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Mr. Spadaro asked if the parents would be involved in helping or would they just be dropping off. Ms. Greene answered that the children would be dropped off. Mr. Stepanovich stated that he feels the 5K run as beneficial. You are outside and running and the potential problems are a lot less compared to the playground program. Mr. Kase stated that it doesn’t look like the playground program is going to be able to be staffed appropriately. Mr. Spadaro asked that if the program is held and one of the kids come down with Coronavirus, would the Municipality be liable to be sued by the parents? Mr. Morrison stated that the question, if we are liable or not, lies with the judge. We do have liability insurance; the individual would have to prove that they caught the COVID virus while participating, but who know where that would go. There are a lot of risks involved. Even if one individual gets sick, whether as part of the program or not, the program would end anyways, because staff would have to be quarantined. Mr. Dice stated that in his opinion, the 5K run sounds good, but the playground program doesn’t seem feasible right now. Mr. Kase agreed and maybe something towards the end of summer can be planned. Mr. Morrison stated that the Concert in the Park was discussed and felt that it should not be held this year, but try to plan a community event for later in the summer along with some fireworks once the restriction got lifted. Council agreed that sounded good. Mr. Kase stated that Tuesdays at Townsend was a smaller version of that and was successful. Once restrictions get lifted, that is something which could be a very nice community event. Mr. Morrison stated that the Recreation Department plans on doing Tuesdays at Townsend with a little change in the venue. The bands would play in the lower pavilion and the attendees would sit up on the hill, a significant distance from there with practicing social distances. Ms. Greene stated that the food trucks were always a part of that and wanted Council’s opinion on continuing with the food and beverage trucks. Mr. Kase stated that the trucks still have to adhere to the guidelines and doesn’t see a problem with that. Ms. Greene stated that there are four dates established right now for Tuesdays at Townsend. The first date is June 9, then every other Tuesday through July. The idea is to take the three bands from Concert in the Park and tag them on to three additional nights in August. With June 9th just around the corner, do they start with that date or start a later date or wait till we go green? Mr. Stepanovich stated that he feels June 9th is too early. Mr. Dice agreed. Mr. Kase also agreed, but knows that you have to start planning and maybe alter the schedule a little. Ms. Greene stated that the next date scheduled is June 23rd. Mr. Dice asked Council if they were OK with telling staff to start prepping this for June 23rd? Council agreed. Mr. Morrison noted that the bands for Tuesday at Townsend are funded through a grant program. Ms. Greene stated that they also had grant funding for Concert in the Park to offset some of the funds this year. The organization was contacted and we are able to transfer the use of those funds to the Tuesdays at Townsend event. Mr. McKenna stated that this is much needed by the community. Mr. Morrison stated that in regards to the Community Center, no reservations have been booked and if so, they have been cancelled. The big concern is sanitation and feels that staff should continue to do so at this point. Council agreed. Mr. Morrison stated that we are not renting the pavilions, but we are not discouraging their use, as long as, distance guidelines are followed. We are not accepting reservations at this point. Mr. McKenna stated that the biggest question he has been getting is about what’s going to happen with organized sports. Mr. Morrison stated that the recommendation from the State, the CDC, and the PRPS is vmp -7- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 “NO organized sports activities”. Ms. Greene stated that even in the “green phase” for organized activities, it recommends non-contact practices, clinics and modified game rules limited to 25 per field or sport including the coaches. That’s for any organized sport. Mr. Dice stated that he doesn’t feel this is going away anytime soon. That’s the way it has to be. A lot of school districts are planning on having some type of modified schedule or at home learning come fall. Mr. Morrison noted that even if there was a decision to try to get ready for opening fields, the Public Works Department is half staffed right now and would need at least two weeks to get facilities prepared and there would not be restroom facilities open because of the maintenance requirement. David Pozek, Vice President of Baseball for FRAA, stated that he was waiting to see what the decision was about the Municipality moving forward. The fields are closed right now through the end of May; is that going to be extended, or play it by ear. FRAA needs to start planning now for a shortened spring/summer season or outright cancel the season. Mr. Dice stated that Council will have to play it by ear on what the state requires. Mr. Morrison stated that if it is Council’s direction to follow the guidelines, then there would be no organized sport activity. The fields will not be rented to any of the organized sports organizations for use. Mr. Morrison stressed that these are not our rules. Mr. Pozek stated that he understands and wasn’t looking to rush anything back. They would need time to get things organized. Erin Salas, FRAA, asked that once we are in the “green phase” is it then the Municipality would need two weeks to get the fields ready? Mr. Dice stated that it is not as simple as hitting “green”. Once the organizations are given to guidelines to open up, perhaps with less than 25 kids and modified rules, then the Municipality would look into it and then it would take two weeks to get the fields operable. Mr. Pozek added that once we hit green, they will have to go back and see the restrictions and discuss that. Mr. Kase stated that he was looking at the Recreation Department’s “yellow phase” recommendations. If someone goes onto the fields following the guidelines of less than 25 people per use, no organized rentals or use, but can they be used for drop-in use. Mr. Morrison stated that the fields are closed right now and signs have been posted (which have mysteriously disappeared). The Municipality will not rent the fields and will not prepare the fields. If someone goes on the fields, they go on the fields. The Municipality will not recognize any organization sports activities on the fields. Ms. Greene stated that she gets a lot of questions about tennis. Tennis you are only playing two people at a time or doubles and it looks like tennis is allowed, but wanted to know for sure from Council that tennis is allowed. Ms. Brockway stated that she sees no reason not to have tennis. Golf is allowed and with the distancing, it is a good outdoor exercise. Mr. Morrison stated that the playground equipment and swings are still not accessible. According to the guidelines, they are not to be accessible. Council agreed that they should keep to the guidelines. Bill Paiano, Public Works, stated that in regards to cleaning up and sanitizing, he thought they could use the tank truck with the pressure washer to clean off the playground equipment, but the tank truck went out of service as of Tuesday afternoon. To get local water and do any type of sanitizing and cleaning of the tot lot equipment is going to be tough. The fields will be maintained at a very minimal level and will use the materials they have. Currently they did not buy mulch. If they need to mulch an area, they will use mulch they processed through the wood chipper. Public Works will not have the summer help this year, so that is going to cut down on the little jobs they do like painting and trimming. vmp -8- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS ADMINISTRATION: 13.A. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 1023-20, an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1012-19, the 2020 Tax Ordinance Ms. Brockway made a motion to consider approval of Ordinance No. 1023-20, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1012-19, the 2020 Tax Ordinance. Mr. McKenna seconded. Ms. Heming stated that this is the same Tax Ordinance which was discussed at the first meeting in May. There is no tax increase. Millage was just reallocated out of the Capital Reserve into the General Fund to cover general operating expenses from the decreased revenue they expect to have with earned income and some real estate. Capital Projects were drastically reduced. Nothing else has changed. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. McKenna – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Dr. Lee Korns – yes, and Mr. Dice – yes. Motion approved. 13.B. Consider approval of Resolution No. 719-20, amending the 2020 Operating Budget Mr. Spadaro made a motion to consider approval of Resolution No. 719-20, amending the 2020 Operating Budget. Ms. Brockway seconded. Ms. Heming stated that this is the exact same budget that was just talked about. It moves the millage over from the Capital Reserve which adds about $500,000 to the General Fund and reduced expenditures of about $1.2 million. The budget balances at this point. The service level should remain the same; it just reduced revenues and expenditures. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. McKenna – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Dr. Lee Korns – yes, and Mr. Dice – yes. Motion approved. 13.C. Consider approval to Distribute the COLA (Cost-of-Living-Adjustments) to the Full-Time Retired Police Officers Eligible for the Increase Dr. Lee Korns made a motion to approve to distribute the COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustments) to the full- time retired police officers eligible for the increase. Mr. Spadaro seconded. Ms. Heming stated that this is an annual approval which is required if there is a cost-of-living increase offered to the Police Department based on the Consumer Report for the year. The cost-of-living increase was awarded at 2.5% which will be retroactive to January 1. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. McKenna – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Dr. Lee Korns – yes, and Mr. Dice – yes. Motion approved. vmp -9- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 13.D. Consider authorization to advertise Ordinance No. 1024-20, an Ordinance extending the State of Emergency in the Municipality of Murrysville Mr. McKenna made a motion to authorize advertising of Ordinance No. 1024-20, an Ordinance extending the State of Emergency in the Municipality of Murrysville. Mr. Stepanovich seconded. Mr. Morrison stated that an Ordinance was passed based on the Mayor’s Declaration of Emergency. The intent of extending the State of Emergency, given the current status of the proposed second Stimulus Bill in Congress, there are funds to support local and state governments. Our concern is that if the Municipality does not have a State of Emergency in place, we may not be eligible for those funds when Congress passes that Stimulus Bill. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. McKenna – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Dr. Lee Korns – yes, and Mr. Dice – yes. Motion approved. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: None ENGINEERING: 15.A. Consider Award of a Contract for Inspection Services for the 2020 Overlay Ms. Brockway made a motion to consider award of a contract for inspection services for the 2020 Overlay. Mr. Spadaro seconded. Mr. Morrison stated that this is for inspection of the 2020 Overlay Program. There were five proposals sent out. We received two responses. The lowest bid was Markosky Engineering at $21,545. This was a budgeted General Fund item. Upon a roll call vote: Mr. McKenna – yes, Mr. Stepanovich – yes, Mr. Kase – yes, Mr. Spadaro – yes, Ms. Brockway – yes, Dr. Lee Korns – yes, and Mr. Dice – yes. Motion approved. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Stepanovich asked if Council was going to Zoom the next meeting. Mr. Dice asked if everyone was OK with meeting in person for the June meeting. Council all agreed and said they could space out in the audience seats EXECUTIVE SESSION: None ACTION ITEMS: None ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Stepanovich made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Brockway seconded. All those in favor voted aye. Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m. vmp - 10 - THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 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. vmp - 11 -