Council of the Municipality of Murrysville

THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Council of the Municipality of Murrysville held a Regular Voting Meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Present at the meeting were Council members Dayne Dice, Jason Lemak, Jamie Lingg, Mac McKenna, Tony Spadaro, Carl Stepanovich, and Mayor Synan. Also present were Chief Administrator, Michael Nestico, Community Development Director, James Morrison, and Solicitor, Wes Long. Council member Jamie Lee Korns was absent. EAGLE SCOUT PRESENTATION Mayor Synan stated that since 1912, when the Eagle Scout Award was introduced, more than 2 million young men have earned Eagle Scout. Twenty-one badges must be earned, including twelve required badges. A leadership service project must be completed along with boards of review at the troop, district, and council levels. Eagle Scout must be earned before turning age 18. State Representative Jill Cooper joined Mayor Synan in presenting the Eagle Scout Awards to Kyle Collamer, Alex Kuzmkowski, Darius Colangelo, and Ben Poole. Representative Cooper asked each Eagle Scout to tell the audience about their service project. Ben Poole: Murrysville Community Park Scouting Knob Camp Site, he helped construct the second camp site along with the road and the tent pads. Darius Colangelo: Murrysville Community Park, outside of Leftwich Pavilion, he built the GaGa Ball pit. Alex Kuzmkowski: McGinnis Nature Reserve across from Sardis Fire Hall, he constructed a chimney swift tower to provide a habitat for the chimney swift as well as an informational kiosk. Kyle Collamer: Mothers of Sorrow School, he renovated their outdoor classroom. Ben Collamer, one of the scout masters of Troop #205, Murrysville, located at the Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church, stated that these boys are quite the mentors in the unit. Marty Kuzmkowski, Assistant Scout Master with the troop stated that they are very proud of these young men’s accomplishments. Representative Cooper then read the citation, (each one is individualized for the scout and his specific project) from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, House of Representatives. The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest advanced rank that can be reached by a Boy Scout. Through initiative and by their personal example, they all are a living testament to the virtues of duty and citizenship that so genuinely and readily have been displayed. Thank you all for what you have done. We are very proud of you here in the community. Mayor Synan congratulated the Eagle Scouts on behalf of himself and Council. Representative Cooper then introduced our new State Senator Kim Ward. Senator Ward stated that she is very pleased that Murrysville is now in the district that she serves. She has been in the Senate for 14 years and had never had the honor of representing Murrysville. She looks forward to working with the Council and Mayor with moving this community forward. vmp -1- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING Z-2-22 Redstone Presbyterian Senior Care to rezone approximately 36.3 acres, located at Cline Hollow Road, Tax Parcel 49-15-05-0-013, from R-2 Residential Zoning to R-3 Residential Zoning A Public Hearing was held at 7:10 p.m. for Z-2-22, Redstone Presbyterian Senior Care to rezone approximately 36.3 acres located at Cline Hollow Road, Tax Parcel 49-15-05-0-013, from R-2 Residential zoning to R-3 Residential zoning. A stenographer was present to record the hearing. John Dixon, President and CEO of Redstone was first to speak regarding the project and gave some background information about Redstone. In 1998 there was tremendous human good that emerged from leaders in Murrysville recognizing that they needed to develop independent housing and personal care units for the growing senior population. That human good produced Redstone Highlands community which opened in 2001 consisting of 90 apartments and 44 personal care units. Redstone is recognized as a high quality and responsible provider. In 2007 Redstone purchased 36 acres knowing that there would be a future expansion need for Redstone services. This is what brings them here this evening. This expansion will be fully taxable. They have estimated that Phase I alone, based on the cost estimate of $14 million, will generate $215,450 in annual tax revenue. Jonathan Garczewski from Gateway Engineers stated that Redstone is looking to rezone the 36 acre parcel adjacent to their senior living facility. Mr. Garczewski showed some drawings pointing out the area on which they want to rezone and develop on the property. The existing Redstone facility is located in R-3 zoning and the adjacent parcel of 36 acres proposed to be rezoned from zoned R-2 to R-3. As part of the request for re-zoning of the property, they are proposed to build four structures with 26 units in each building along with a clubhouse. Cline Hollow Road is located to the north of the property. The existing residential community is located to the south. Access to the proposed facility would be located entirely within the existing Redstone campus and exiting onto Cline Hollow Road. Mr. Garczewski showed drawings of the proposed 3 story buildings. The bottom of the building would be for garages and parking of vehicles. Mr. Garczewski presented a chart showing the regulations from the Municipal ordinances for R-2 Zoning compared to the R-3 Zoning. They are proposing distances that exceed the minimum lot requirements for lot width, lot frontage, side yard, and rear yard. In lieu of proposing 214 maximum units, their proposal is just the 4 buildings with 26 units in each, totaling 104 units and a clubhouse. Dan Hudock, Corporate Council for Redstone, stated that he was here before the Planning Commission and there were a host of citizens from Mystic Hills and believe their concerns is what lead the Planning Commission to not recommend the zoning change. In the meantime, they came up with a legal resolution to this issue after the Planning Commission meeting and getting feedback from the citizens and listening to their concerns. Their neighborhood, Mystic Hills, did not want to become a through-way or racetrack coming from these buildings. There will be a restricted covenant that Redstone has placed on the property that no ingress or egress from the undeveloped property can occur to the south on to any of those public roads. Everything for Redstone’s use will have to go onto Cline Hollow Road. This was done out of a sense of good faith. vmp -2- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Mrs. Lingg asked about tax exemption. Mr. Hudock stated that constitutionally they don’t have to pay taxes as a public charity. They voluntarily do so and on the new development, they will not apply for an exemption and will pay full rate. They are confirming this evening that even in the future, they will not do that. They recognize the importance of taxes within the community. Mr. Stepanovich asked that if there were a rezoning permitted from R-2 to R-3 and a developer made a tremendous offer to Redstone and they decide to build something totally different, what protection does the community have that it could not happen. Mr. Dixon stated that he would hope you have a trust in Redstone for what they do. They do not want to sell the property. They bought it with the intent of doing more human good in this community and expand senior housing. That has been their mission. Mr. Stepanovich asked if this has been approved by Medic One and the fire department that there be only one access through Cline Hollow. Mr. Dixon answered that they have not gone that direction yet. They wanted to get the zoning taken care of. They do have another area when they can come on to Cline Hollow proposed as an emergency gate only in the event of an emergency. Mr. McKenna asked if the current buildings there are residential or is there staff there also. Mr. Dixon stated that the lower part is independent apartments and personal care units. There is no staffing or nurses. It is all independent. Mr. Lemak asked if they knew what percentage of the current residents’ drive. Mr. Dixon stated that he does not have that information, but what they typically find is, because they provide transportation, most people do not drive especially during peak time. Mr. Lemak asked about the impact of traffic on Cline Hollow. Mr. Garczewski stated that they did evaluate site distance for the potential of emergency access along Cline Hollow Road which is adequate. Future development of the property would require a traffic analysis and be provided at that time. Mr. Lemak asked what proposed lighting they would have. Mr. Garczewski stated that the only new lighting they would have is for the parking area and be in accordance with the Municipal requirements. Mr. McKenna asked what the expected cost per unit would be. Mr. Dixon answered that there would be a variety of 3-bedroom units, 2-bedroom units and 1-bedroom units. So, the cost would vary. The age requirement is 55 and older. Three residents of the Murrysville campus, Carolyn Rogers, Alice Kathy, and William Primozik presented their personal journey to come to Redstone, along with why such benefits of senior housing are needed in this community. Public comment: Andy Sites, 4971 Cline Hollow Road: Mr. Sites stated that he lives on the corner of the driveway on the bad turn on Cline Hollow Road. He has witnessed so many accidents at that intersection. Not all involved residents that live at Redstone, but people coming around that bend. The plan has an assigned garage for each unit, so it is assumed that there is a car for every unit. They are a non-profit organization, but they talk about money a lot. He doesn’t know what they are going to sell those apartments for, but more units mean more money for them. Also, there is a concern with one exit if an emergency event should occur and to evacuate 4 more buildings, he doesn’t feel it would be safe to tax public services like that. vmp -3- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Harold Lester, 4975 Cline Hollow Road: Mr. Lester stated that he wanted to address 3 issues. One is the concerns of himself, Cline Hollow, and Arrowhead. Secondly, the 10-year vision plan which was passed in 2015. Thirdly, to recap our concerns. Mr. Lester stated that he is 72 years old and will be approaching the time when he may be looking for a simpler way of life. He is sympathetic to the concerns of the elderly. If Redstone builds, it will be done well. But Redstone Presbyterian is a business, which is his first concern. He is concerned about the Cline Hollow/William Penn intersection. It is very congested and getting worse. He is also concerned about environment impact and property values and tax base. When it rains the water comes down that hill all along Cline Hollow. He then went on to say that he spent a lot of time looking at the vision plan that was adopted in 2015 and it concerned many things about Murrysville and what Redstone wanted to do in the next 10 years. One of the big things Redstone said in their 2015 vision plan was “we must enhance the community’s commitment to quality education, open spaces, fiscal responsibility, responsible development and business opportunity. It also says, “Murrysville is best characterized by large residential lot sizes and retention of its wooded hillside and valleys”. Mr. Lester stated that those wooded hillsides and valleys are on Cline Hollow behind where he lives and he would hate for them to be disturbed because he can sit on his back porch and watch bats, deer, pheasants, turkeys, owls and at night can see the little and big dipper. He said if Redstone would build the apartment buildings behind them with all that light, he feels that, that is light pollution and he would no longer be able to see all that stuff. Let’s keep Murrysville with a sense of green. Stephanie Wedge, 5055 Sequoia Court: Ms. Wedge stated that she is representing the residents from the Mystic Hills neighborhood and has attended all the Planning Commission meetings and had their voice heard. Their plan is about 58 homes, around 60 plus years old, there are around 30 kids in the neighborhood, 2 are special needs, they walk the streets, play in the streets, walk our dogs, a bus comes for the children. It is a residential community. Their main concern was access of opening up their 4 dead end streets to allow traffic. She thanks Redstone for addressing that in their covenant. Now it is Council’s job to balance all the things they heard this evening and what would be the best for Murrysville moving forward. Al Bonomo, Sequoia Court: His main concern is for emergency vehicles. Does that all have to be worked out before a decision is made on the zoning change. Mr. Dice answered that would probably be worked out when they are building. Marty Kuzmkowski, 3913 Princess Court: He would like to understand a little more about the design and management of the stormwater on the property. They had a couple of stormwater ponds that may be upgradient of the residents on Cline Hollow Road, especially the hydrologic soil units of this particular piece of property which are type C soil meaning they don’t infiltrate very well. Water will also infiltrate into the ground and hit bedrock. How does Gateway plan to deal with ponds and stormwater runoff in the area? Mr. Garczewski stated that they are here tonight for the rezoning process to ensure that the project is even feasible from a zoning standpoint at the municipal level. Further due diligence, civil engineer analysis, geotechnical analysis, as well as infiltration testing throughout the property would be completed at that vmp -4- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 point and time. All will be designed well within the requirements of both municipal ordinances as well as DEP requirements. Mr. Dice noted that no action will be taken on this matter this evening. It will be on a future council agenda as a Workshop Item. This is a rezoning request. Hearing no further comments, Mr. Stepanovich made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Spadaro seconded. All those present voted aye. Motion approved. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:10 p.m. REGULAR VOTING MEETING AGENDA ROLL CALL/VOTING ORDER: Carl Stepanovich, Jamie Lingg, Mac McKenna, Tony Spadaro, Jason Lemak, Jamie Lee Korns-absent, 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. Approval of February 1, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes Mr. Spadaro made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items. Mr. Lemak seconded. All those present voted aye. Motion approved. MAYOR’S COMMENTS: Mayor Synan made the following announcements: AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation will be held at the Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Street. If you are interested in having your taxes done, you must set up an appointment in advance. No walk-in services will be available. Call 412-394-8959. Murrysville Recreation Hot Chocolate Hike will be Saturday, March 25th at Townsend Park. Starting time is 10:00 a.m. For more information to to www.murrysvilleparecreation.com or call 724-327-2100 x131. Yoga with Carol Huncik, a certified yoga instructor: Gentle Yoga will be Mondays, February 6th to 27th. Fee is $13 per class. These classes will be drop-in only. No pre-registration required and will be held at the Murrysville Community Center from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Egg My Yard registration is open and closes March 24. Egging will take place on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4 as a rain date. For fees and to register visit www.murrysvilleparecreation.com. vmp -5- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Nestico stated that he got some feedback back to Council members as well as staff regarding the train derailment event that took place. We wanted to make the community aware that we are keeping an eye on things regarding that event. We are aware of the lawsuit that was reported in the newspaper today. We don’t anticipate any long term local or regional health consequences, but we are aware that the DEP and the EPA are doing testing and monitoring at that site. If there are any consequences that would trickle out into our community, we will stay on top of that and be aware of that. COMMUNITY INPUT: Jennette Pavlick, 4200 Colonial Drive: Ms. Pavlick stated that she was in Duff Park on the bike trail and wanted Council to be aware that there is erosion on the trail and is getting very narrow in spots. If there are no funds to fix that, it is a problem because there are a lot of residents that use that trail. That should be a priority over the amphitheater. Mr. Dice asked that Mr. Nestico have Public Works take a look out there and remedy any issues that might be safety or problems on the trail. LIASONS COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mr. Lemak: The Library meets tomorrow. On Monday there is a Lego Building Challenge between 4:30-5:00. On Wednesdays is Toddler Time between 10:00-10:30. Mr. Stepanovich: There was a lengthy meeting of the Planning Commission yesterday. There were two public hearings. 1) WetGo Car Wash. There was a summary given by Mr. Lee May, the site development manager. There will be no access to the car wash from Old William Penn Highway. The signs will have to have separate approval. The only community input concern was vehicle pollution from cars using the car wash. This will be passed on to Council with a requirement that they are meeting the sound and noise criteria and a maintenance agreement between the gas station and the car wash. A landscaping requirement will also have to be met. 2) Two Synthetic Soccer Fields that would be built on School Road South on a 62-acre parcel. There will be no bleachers. A lighting consultant described LED lighting which is very focused opposed to flood lighting. The field will be used by club soccer teams. Murrysville has no club soccer team. The closest club soccer is based in Monroeville. The average age is 13-18 years old. There were 12 community inputs provided with concerns of sound, lighting, traffic on School Road South, also the possibility that this is being built on reclaimed strip-mining land. There was concern of putting something commercial in an R-R zoning. There was a gentleman from Plum Borough invited by our Community Development Manager that had excellent information with respect to injection wells with what to do right that they didn’t do right in Plum Borough. Location is key. There is a 19-acre site that is requesting an R-1 to R-2 with a request to advertise this, which was granted. Mr. Spadaro: Medic One meets tomorrow night. Mrs. Lingg: Franklin Regional School Board met on Monday, February 13th. It was the Board and Committee-of-the-Whole. The next meeting is March 20th. There is going to be some bridge work on Sardis Road being done by the school. Mr. McKenna: Parks and Recreation Committee met last night. There was discussion of Kovalczik Park and the redoing of the playground there and resurfacing and fencing. vmp -6- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Mr. Dice: FTMSA meets tomorrow. WORKSHOP ITEMS ADMINISTRATION: None ENGINEERING: None COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 11.A. A discussion of Z-2-22 Redstone Presbyterian Senior Care to rezone approximately 36.3 acres located at Cline Hollow Road, tax parcel 49-15-05-0-013, from R-2 Residential zoning to R-3 Residential zoning. Mr. Dice noted that this was just discussed in the Public Hearing and asked Council if they had any other questions or concerns. Hearing none, this will be as a Workshop Item at the next council meeting to give Council time to think about this. 11.B. A discussion of CU-6-22, an application for excavation into steep slopes and poor soils, Connors residence corner of Ashbaugh and Mamont Road, Tax Parcel 49-07-00-0-015, 38.5 acres, R-R zoning, and a waiver of Chapter 97 F (4) Driveways of the Municipal Code. Mr. Dice stated that this was on a previous agenda and voted it down. The applicant came forward and explained that they feel they didn’t represent that the option they were proposing was the best option for the property. If they don’t get the driveway exemption, they would have to disturb trees and earth over a large portion of the property that could do more damage. Jamie Harshman and John Conners were present to answer any questions. Mr. Harshman stated that they were strongly encouraged by both the Conservation District and DEP to come up with this particular design as opposed to the previous scenarios that they went through. This driveway is about 1/3 of the impact. Mr. McKenna stated that he appreciated the detailed information that was provided. Neighbors had come and spoke about the water runoff, but it seems that with the plans proposed, would actually be beneficial to those people below the site and improve the runoff problem. Mr. Harshman indicated that was correct. Mrs. Lingg stated that the parcel is 38.5 acres; are there any plans to partial it out? Mr. Harshman answered no. Mr. Conner noted that the plans are to build a single house on the land. It would be very difficult to do anything else with it. Mrs. Lingg said that things could change in the future. She would like to propose a conditional use approval that the roadway stay a single-family roadway for just this one house. Mr. Spadaro asked about the for-sale sign on the property right now. Mr. Conner answered that is a separate parcel on the corner lot on Mamont and Ashbaugh which is 1.6 acres. Mr. Lemak asked if the emergency vehicle was taken care of. Mr. Harshman answered yes that they widened the flare at the driveway to accommodate the left turn of the tanker truck into the driveway and made the commitment to providing an adequate turn-around at the house. The chief was good with that. vmp -7- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Mr. Lemak stated that the 16.9% isn’t the entire way, just portions that reach that maximum. Mr. Harshman indicated that was correct, that the driveway levels off at the top. Mr. Lemak stated that in regard to drainage, with the NPDES, you would actually improve the drainage situation as to what is there now. Mr. Harshman stated that was correct. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS: None COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS ADMINISTRATION: 13.A. Authorize approval of Ordinance No. 1067-23, specifying the rate of pension contributions with respect to the Police Pension Plan for the 2023 calendar year. Mrs. Lingg made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1067-23, specifying the rate of pension contributions with respect to the Police Pension Plan for the 2023 calendar year. Mr. Lemak seconded. All those present voted aye. Motion approved. 13.B. Authorize approval of Ordinance No. 1068-23, an ordinance authorizing the lease of the Sears House, the Townsend House, and the Bailey House. Mr. Lemak made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1068-23, an ordinance authorizing the lease of the Sears House, the Townsend House, and the Bailey House. Mr. Stepanovich seconded. Mr. Nestico stated that there will be an increase between 4 to 7% which would be $50 - $75 per lease. All those present voted aye. Motion approved. 13.C. Authorize approval of Ordinance #1069-23, an ordinance authorizing a license agreement for the use of a radio tower and accessory building equipment located on or about the property at 3867 Windover Road for the operation of a Municipal radio communication network. Mr. Spadaro made a motion to approve Ordinance #1069-23, an ordinance authorizing a license agreement for the use of a radio tower and accessory building equipment located on or about the property at 3867 Windover Road for the operation of a Municipal radio communication network. Mr. McKenna seconded. All those present voted aye. Motion approved. 13.D. Authorize staff to execute an electric supply agreement with Interstate Gas Supply, LLC at a rate of $0.0638 per kilowatt hour for a 16-month term beginning April 2023 through July 2024. Mr. Stepanovich made a motion to authorize staff to execute an electric supply agreement with Interstate Gas Supply, LLC at a rate of $0.0638 per kilowatt hour for a 16-month term beginning April 2023 through July 2024. Mr. Lemak seconded. vmp -8- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Mr. Nestico stated that this was the electric supply agreement for the municipal electric services to the various buildings. Staff looked into other alternatives, and this was the lowest rate available. West Penn Power currently charges slightly more. Mr. Stepanovich noted that he called Interstate Gas and asked what the residential rate was, and it was higher than West Penn, so this is a good deal. Mrs. Lingg stated that this locks us into a 16-month agreement. What if the rates go down? Mr. Nestico stated that they did provide a buffer, that if the rates go down, they will allow us to renegotiate the agreement. All those present voted aye. Motion approved. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 14.A. Authorize approval of CU-6-22, an application for excavation into steep slopes and poor soils, Connors residence corner of Ashbaugh and Mamont Road, Tax Parcel 49-07-00-0-015, 38.5 acres, R-R zoning, and a waiver of Chapter 97 F (4) Driveways of the Municipal Code. Mr. McKenna made a motion to approve CU-6-22, an application for excavation into steep slopes and poor soils, Connors residence corner of Ashbaugh and Mamont Road, Tax Parcel 49-07-00-0-015, 38.5 acres, R-R zoning, and a waiver of Chapter 97 F (4) Driveways of the Municipal Code inclusive of the condition that Council would only be approving for a single-family home and a condition of no more than a 16.9% slope. Mrs. Lingg seconded. Mrs. Lingg asked the solicitor, Mr. Long, if he thought with conditional approval, could this possibly set a precedent if for some reason in the future they decide to parcel this property out? Mr. Long answered no, he didn’t believe so. The applicant always has a right to subdivide, but if they want to start building then, they would have to come to Council for Conditional Use, based on each individual property. Mr. Morrison noted that staff supports Council considering approval of this. They have the support of the Conservation District and the DEP from an environmental point of view. Also, in very rare instances the code provides for Council to grant waivers and it’s meant to be that way for extraordinary circumstances where the harm of enforcing the provision as outlined is greater than what the granting of the waiver would be. Upon a roll call voted: Mr. Stepanovich-yes, Mrs. Lingg-yes, Mr. McKenna-yes, Mr. Spadaro-no, Mr. Lemak- yes, Mr. Dice-yes. Motion approved 5-1. 14.B. Authorize approval of Ordinance No. 1071-23, authorizing a lot line revision for Tax Parcel No. 49-11- 14-0-079 increasing the lot size by .017 acres and reducing the common open space area identified as Westmoreland County Tax Parcel No. 49-11-14-0-999 by the same amount of acreage. Mrs. Lingg made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1071-23, authorizing a lot line revision for Tax Parcel No. 49-11-14-0-079 increasing the lot size by .017 acres and reducing the common open space area identified as Westmoreland County Tax Parcel No. 49-11-14-0-999 by the same amount of acreage. Mr. Lemak seconded. vmp -9- THE MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE Regular Voting Meeting – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 All those present voted aye. Motion approved. ENGINEERING: None PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Lemak asked Mr. Dice if the FTMSA has a project schedule for the completion of the remedies they are doing in Rustic Ridge. Mr. Dice stated that he will ask at their meeting tomorrow and will get that information and email it to him. Mr. McKenna brought up that last week there was an incident with gas on the Export side of Murrysville. He was wondering if the Municipality got any calls about any issues with that. Personally, at his house, it blew out the regulators and range. He was told by the people that came to his house to fix it that there was high pressure in the lines and had multiple calls throughout Murrysville concerning furnaces, ranges, etc. Mayor Synan noted that there were well over 50 calls to the fire department. The problem was that the additive that goes in the gas was put in at too strong of a level. Normally your water heater will burn it up, but this was leaving a residue smell in the basements. There was no explosive limited whatsoever. They pressurized the lines and opened two wells up to blow the pressure off the lines. Anyone that thinks they had a problem with the pressure to call the gas company. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Dice stated that there will be an Executive Session this evening to talk about a real estate matter and a public safety matter. There is no action anticipated coming out of the meeting. Mr. McKenna made a motion to adjourn to an Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. Mr. Stepanovich seconded. All those present voted aye. Motion approved. ACTION ITEMS: None ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. The Regular Voting Meeting and Public Hearing 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 - 10 -