TOWNSHIP OF ROSTRAVER. Minutes of the Monthly Meeting. July 7, 1999

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1 1 (;.0.,,-f"'W TOWNSHIP OF ROSTRAVER Minutes of the Monthly Meeting July 7, 1999 The regular monthly meeting of the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners was called to order on this date by Secretary, Darlene Prentice at 7:00 p.m. in the Rostraver Township Municipal Building. Members present were: Karren A. Markle Brian L. Sokol Andrew S. Temoshenka Solicitors Mitchel and Yablonski, Chief Resetar, Engineer DeiCas, & Secretary Prentice were also present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Darlene Prentice, the audience participating. Karren A. Markle moved to appoint Commissioner Andrew S. Temoshenka as the temporary acting Chairman for this meeting. Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Total s - 3; nays - 0 At this point in the meeting, Commissioner Donald M. in the meeting by phone. Yoder participated Brian L. Sokol moved to amend the agenda to accept the resignation of Commissioner Austin A. Cratty as Chairman. Karren A. Markle seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Donald M. Yoder - nay Total s - 3; nays - 1 Brian L. Sokol moved that there being no correction or additions to the minutes of the Monthly Meeting of June 2, 1999 and Special Meeting of June 23, 1999 they stand approved as read. Andrew S. Temoshenka seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Donald M. Yoder -

2 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Total s - 4; nays - 0 Commissioner Brian L. Sokol issued the Roads, Streets and Equipment report for the Month of June, The Road Department patched potholes, and mowed the berms, cleaned out pipes, fixed road signs. The Ridge Road Paving Project is moving along. The paving portion of the project should start. Chief Greg Resetar issued the Public Safety report for the month of June, Criminal Arrests 63, YTD 318; Non Traffic Citations 47, YTD 278; Traffic Citations Issued 148, YTD 526; Parking Tags Issued 3, YTD 29; Written Warnings 42, YTD 188; Total Number of Incidents 860, YTD 4,741; and Total Miles Driven 17,458 YTD 93,336. Chief Resetar also reported that on June 12, 1999 there was a public safety day held at Wal- Mart. Officers conducted child registry for children 3 yrs. and under. A total of sixty (60) children were registered. Brochures were also handed out on various topics such as child safety, lost children, etc. On June 14, 1999 Rostraver Police Department along with the Greensburg Weigh Team conducted a weigh station. The results were seven (7) traffic citations and two (2) written warnings. The same procedure was conducted on June 17, 1999 with the results of seven (7) citations, one (1) written warning and one (1) arrest. Because of numerous complaints a Vascar speed check was conduct on July 3, 1999 on Rostraver Road, Rt. 3109, Rt.906 and 3ro Street in Webster. The result was sixteen (16) speeding tickets, one (1) suspended registration, two (2) faulty equipment warnings. Secretary Darlene Prentice issued the Budget and Finance report for the month of June, 1999, due to the absence of Commissioner Cratty. Assets: $706, Revenues & other Financing Sources: $430, Total Expenditures: $176, Dept Principal & Interest Payable: $425, Police Pension Fund Assets: $2,882, Anyone wishing to see a breakdown of the report can come to the Municipal Office during working hours Mon- Fri. 9:00 to 4:00. Chairman of Parks and Recreation, Donald M. the month of June, Yoder issued no report for Chairman of Health and Welfare, Karren A. Markle reported for the month of June, 1999 that Kevin Solomon, Inspector for the Lutz Run Road project reported that Jim Britton Contracting has approximately 1,200 feet more to go on the project. Three (3) of the fire hydrants have been installed and there is water in the line to the third hydrant. It should take approximately 2 weeks to complete the project. Then they

3 ,--.,,----- will start flushing the line for bacteria. The customer tap-in cards were picked up today by the County and the County will forward the cards to the MAWC with the tap-in fees for those who qualified on the project. Commissioner Markle also reported that bids have been opened for the Snyder Lane waterline project. Low bidder for the project was Danmar Contracting, Inc. The MAWC will be awarding the bid at their first meeting in July. The Township has received the Refundable Agreement for the project in the amount of $61, which will signed off next week. As soon as we receive a list of qualifiers on this project from the County, we will have a meeting with the people on Snyder Lane. Our Emergency Management Coordinator, Ron Olschon has also reported that he has put a burning ban in effect until further notice. There is not to be any burning due to lack of rainfall in the area. Commissioner Karren A. Markle also read letters that were received from Representative Ted Harhai on July 6, 1999 and Senator Allen Kukovich on July 2, 1999 regarding the Collinsburg/Fellsburg Sewage Project. Acting Chairman Temoshenka said anyone wishing to see the letters may do so after the meeting. Township Engineer, Carl Dei Cas, reported for the month of June, 1999 that thirty-five (35) permits were issued in May, 1999, twenty (20) new residential homes, two (2) residential additions, three (3) residential garages, two (2) residential porches, two (2) residential pools, one (1) commercial remodeling, one (1) farm building, one (1) mobile home addition, one (1) demolition, one (1) roof, one (1) gaswell. Total estimated construction cost for June: $3, 038, Total estimated construction cost to date: $10,178, Township Solicitor, Stan Mitchel issued no report for the month of June, CITIZENS WANTING TO DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Karren A. Markle moved to hear from citizens at this time. Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Total s - 4; nays - 0 Donald M. Yoder - There were no citizens requesting to be heard at this time.

4 -.., _. 1 l.! ;::_1 PETITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES: The Board of Commissioners acknowledged a petition received from residents who oppose the rezoning of Quinto Manor. The petition contained one hundred twelve (112) signatures and was notarized. PUBLIC HEARING Dispensing with the regular order President Cratty declared this portion of the meeting Public Hearing on the subject of zoning changes. of business, to conduct a Francis and Wanda J. Noll are requesting a zoning change on Tax Map No from "A-1 Agricultural" to "B-2 Retail Business". The property is located at the corner of Route 51 North and Willowbrook Road (adjacent to Kuma's). The proposed use is for new and used parts, auto and light truck repair and inspections. Leopard Real Estate, Inc. is requesting a zoning change on Tax Map No's thru and and 063 from "R-1 Residential" to "R-2 Multi Family Residential". The property is located in the Quinto Plan in Fellsburg. The request is to rezone acres. The present use is single family lots to be rezoned for the purpose of multi-family townhouse units. Ray Ott - Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission told the Board of Commissioners that many residents were concerned about this development and he was to have a meeting with the developers but the meeting never took place. Richard Naylor, Laurel Drive - He felt the developer should have talked with the residents like he said he was going to do. Mr. Naylor would like to know exactly what the developer was going to do with this property. John Kartman, Developer Requested Chad Stafford, Engineer for the project, address the residents. Chad Stafford, Engineer for Bud Kartman - Explained the plans he has been doing for Bud Kartman. He did not submit conceptual plans because of changes that may be made and the cost associated with the changes. Chad also said there are problems with the sewage and the roads. issues would need to be corrected. These Rich Polomoscanik, 305 Rankin Road - Asked the Board of not to approve the development until there are plans reviewed. Commissioners that can be

5 1t , John Kartman - Said he knows the residents of Quinto Manor have been lied to in the past, but Mr. Kartman wanted to assure the residents that he will do everything he can to make this a development that everyone will be proud of. Marlene Weslager, 349 Rankin Road - Was against how many townhouses are going in and also concerned about the traffic it will create. Bob Duvuvei - Questioned if our sewage plant can handle this project. Patty Kef over - Felt that Mr. Kart man lied to the public at the meeting when asked if he owned the Quinto Manor and he said yes. Kefover went to the Courthouse and found out he did not own property until June 21, She feels he can not be trusted. June Mrs. this John Kartman- Stated he had an agreement with Quinto's since September, He also has had the insurance on the property since September, this is the reason he said he owned the property at the June meeting. Bill Grib, residential La ural Drive dwellings Mr. Concerned about how many townhouses Kartman was wanting too put in. and Pamela Parasolick, Rankin Road - Objects to the rezoning. Richard Naylor - Stated that if the Board of Commissioners approve this project will they see to it that Mr. Kartman will follow the guidelines for this development. Ray Ott- Felt that rezoning to R-2 was better than R-3. Zone R-2 would only allow a maximum of 52 homes. He also stated that the sewage would have to be addressed before a home is built. John Kartman - Said the roads in Quinto Manor are terrible and McMillen Engineer is working on changing the roads. Resident - She watched Quinto Manor being built through the rs and said when the roads where put in, no one ever inspected the way it was done. Genevieve Smith, Rostraver Drive - She understood that when you bought property in Quinto Manor is was to be one(1) acre of land per home. Tim Baker - Asked how many homes are allowed in a R-2 area. Chad Stafford, McMillen Engineer - Stated that Mr. Kartman is requesting a R-2 zoning and then will be going to the Zoning Hearing Board for a special request for a muti-family unit. Chad said there are problems with the Roads and sewage in Quinto Manor that need to be corrected.

6 1_07 Mr. Kartman is trying to get these corrected. Greg Solomon, Quinto Manor - Stated that once you give the okay for fifty-two (52) homes then Mr. Kartman will want another fifty-two (52) homes and where will it stop. Todd Miller, Rankin Road - Is not in favor of the development. Brian L. Sokol moved to close the Public Hearing in the cases of Francis and Wanda J. Noll and Leopard Real Estate, Inc. Karren A. Markle seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Total s - 4; nays - 0 Donald M. Yoder- Karren A. Markle moved that the proposed Zoning Change from "A-1 Agricultural" to "B-2 Retail Business" as requested by Francis and Wanda J. Noll be approved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Karren A. Markle seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Total s - 3; nays - 1 Donald M. Yoder - nay Andrew s. Temoshenka - BILL NO. 411, ORDINANCE NO. 411 introduced by Karren A. Markle, is given a first reading by Solicitor Mitchel amends Ordinance No. 300, the Zoning Ordinance. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 300 the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Rostraver, amending Zoning regulations for the Township of Rostraver, and amending the Township of Rostraver Zoning Map. WHEREAS, the Township of Rostraver Planning and Zoning Commission has proposed amendments to the Township of Rostraver Zoning Ordinance #300 and the Township of Rostraver Zoning Map dated August 1970, and WHEREAS, said Commission has conducted a Public Hearing, after due notice, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipality's Planning Code of 1968, as amended, and has thereafter recommended to the Board of Commissioners, Township of Rostraver, the amendments to the Township of Rostraver Zoning Ordinance, which are the subject of this amended Ordinance, and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Rostraver has held a Public Hearing in accordance with Section 20.7 of Ordinance No.

7 ~ : , after due notice, and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Rostraver deems the amendment hereinafter set forth in conformity with the objectives of the Township's Community Development and the objectives of Ordinance No NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ordained by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Rostraver in Regular Meeting assembled as follows: The Township of Rostraver Zoning Ordinance No. 300 and Zoning Map dated August 1970, and adopted in Section 201 as part of Ordinance No. 114 are hereby amended in the following respects: 1. The area of land described on Schedule "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference thereto is hereby changed and amended from "A-1 Agricultural" to "B-2 Retail Business". 2. The Township of Rostraver Zoning Map dated August 1970, copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference thereto, as amended, is hereby changed in order to reflect the amendments set forth in Paragraph 1 of this Ordinance and the Township of Rostraver Engineer is directed to make the appropriate changes on said Zoning Map. Brian L. Sokol moved to waive the final reading of Ordinance No Karren A. Markle seconded the motion. and nay votes were recorded: Bill No. 411, The following Total s - 4; nays - 0 Donald M. Yoder - Brian L. Sokol moved Title to Bill No. 411, Ordinance No. 411 be accepted as read. Karren A. Markle seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Total s - 4; nays - 0 Donald M. Yoder - Karren A. Markle moved Ordinance No. 411 be adopted as read. Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Donald M. Yoder - AndrewS. Temoshenka - Total s - 4; nay - 0 ORDAINED AND ENACTED into Ordinance this 7th day of July, Board of Commissioners. Township of Rostraver. BY: Donald M. Yoder, President. ATTEST: Darlene Prentice, Secretary.

8 Brian L. Sokol moved to reject the proposed Zoning Change from "R-1 Residential" to "R-2 Multi Family Residential" as requested by Leopard Real Estate, Inc. Karren A. Markle seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: :109 Total s - 4; nay - 0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Donald M. Yoder - Karren A. Markle moved that the A & F Real Estate Final Land Development be approved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. A Land Development of Tax Map No The property contains 1.2 acres and is located on Route 201 South at the ramp to Route 51 South (Sweeney's Restaurant). The development will replace the old Sweeney's Restaurant, which has been torn down. Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Total s - 4; nays - 0 NEW BUSINESS: Donald M. Yoder - Karren A. Markle moved all bills presented be payment. Donald M. Yoder seconded the motion. nay votes were recorded: approved/ratified The following for and Total s - 4; nays - 0 Donald M. Yoder - Karren A. Markle moved for Chairman to sign documents from Gerald Wendling, Director Tax Office, Westmoreland County approving the proposed sale of Tax Map No for $ and Tax Map No for $ Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Total s - 4; nays - 0 Donald M. Yoder -

9 :110 Karren A. Markle moved to name CSC Insurance Group as Broker of Record for Group Ins. No's , and 047 and Policy No's and Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion. The following and nay votes were recorded: Total s - 3; nays -1 Donald M. Yoder - nay Prior to Commissioner Yoder's vote he stated that he felt this was a political payback, was underhanded and handled in the twelfth (12) h our. This was done very unprofessionally and was one of the reasons why the Board is in the jam with the manager right now. Even though Mr. Svrcek is one of my friends, I will have to vote no because it was underhanded. Commissioner Yoder said he would have statements prepared for the next meeting on his view points and vote he made tonight. Brian L. Township motion. Sokol moved to accept resignation of Bret H. McLachlin, Manager effective July 6, Karren A. Markle seconded the The following and nay votes were recorded: Donald M. Yoder - nay Total s - 3; nays - 1 Prior to Commissioner Yoder's vote he said this was not a willing resignation by Mr. McLachlin. He was forced out of office by a few of the Board members. In five months worth of service it was not a fair thing to do. Commissioner Sokol said normally when you force someone out of office, you come out here and terminate them or fire them and this Board did not do that tonight. We accepted his letter of resignation Commissioner Markle said the Board of Commissioners had a meeting Monday July 5, 1999 with Bret. Bret spoke the desire to resign and was not forced, the Commissioners put no pressure on him. discuss several issues and he just resigned. We were there to Commissioner Yoder said the meeting the Board of Commissioners had with Bret, Commissioner Sokol personally said "I want that resignation on my desk by Wednesday". He said I am your boss and I want it on my desk on Wednesday.

10 iii Commissioner Sokol responded that was not true, that if Commissioner Yoder would of listened, you would of understood something different. I believe the other board members would say the same thing. Commissioner Yoder interrupted Commissioner Sokol at this time. Commissioner Sokol told Commissioner Yoder he was talking and to have some respect for him talking. Commissioner Yoder stated "No Mr. Sokol you have no respect for anyone". Commissioner Sokol said I'm glad you think that Donny, because what I think has happened now is you can't have your little pow-wow up there all day long with the manager and keep others uninformed on what is happening in the community. Karren A. Markle Commissioner Cratty Sokol seconded the recorded: moved to accept the resignation letter from as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Brian L. motion. The following and nay votes were Total - 4; nay - 0 Donald M. Yoder - Karren A. Markle stated that Commissioner Cratty was a very good Chairman and did his job very well. CORRESPONDENCE: reference. Distributed at work sessions, reviewed, and filed for CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: Karren A. Markle moved to hear from Citizens Sokol seconded the motion. The following recorded: in attendance. Brian L. and nay votes were Total s - 4; nays - 0 Donald M. Yoder - Bob Vertacnik, 108 Wood St. - Thanked the Commissioners for meeting with Senator Kukovich and delaying the Collinsburg Sewage Project. Also wanted to publicly thank Senator Kukovich for getting involved with the project.

11 1._: y-c Bill Monroe, 158 West McClain Rd. - Wanted to know when the traffic light by Howard Johnsons would be installed. Ike Oblak Wood St. - Questions about the Collinsburg Sewage. Also wanted to know if the Voyager trailer park was paying the same amount in tap-ins as a homeowner and does a business pay tap-ins. Bob Jameson- Answered Mr. Oblak's question by saying businesses do pay tap-ins and it's more expensive than a residential home. Voyager Estates trailer park is paying for 250 units per month. Ray Ott Said that the Planning Commission is to increase their application of some of the Ordinances. Patty Kefover - Thanked the Commissioners for listening to the residents on the Quinto Manor project. Thomas Sassak - Does not like the political way the Township is run. Questioned the way Makerko is doing their sewage. Bob Vertacnik - Said that he spoke with Rob Kolessar from the Sewage Authority last r and Rob said the Voyager Estates was charged for 151 units, not 250 units. Sharon Hunt, Collinsburg Rd. - Wanted to know if the sewage plant is going to expand. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be discussed Brian L. Sokol moved the Monthly Meeting be adjourned. Karren A. Markle seconded the motion. Monthly meeting was adjourned at 8:45p.m Total s - 4; nays - 0 Donald M. Yoder - Donald M. Yode, Chairman Dailene Prentice, Secretary