TOWNSHIP OF ROSTRAVER. Wednesday, April26, Minutes of A Special Meeting

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1 90 TOWNSHIP OF ROSTRAVER Wednesday, April26, 2000 Minutes of A Special Meeting A Special Meeting of the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners was called to order on this date by Chairman Donald M. Yoder at 6:30 p m, in the Rostraver Municipal Building, Rostraver, Pennsylvania.. Members present were: Nick Lorenzo George A Martin Brian L Sokol AndrewS. Temoshenka Donald M. Yoder Solicitor Mitchel, Engineer Dei Cas, Chief Resetar and Secretary Prentice were also present. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Yoder with the audience participating CHAIRMAN YODER'S LIST OF ITEMS TO DISCUSS: 1 Chairman Yoder armounced that Item H under Motions is to be removed from the agenda 2.. Chairman Yoder said a memo has been handed out to all departments regarding receiving gifts over $ Commissioner Lorenzo had questions regarding the gifts received.. Commissioner Martin said these gifts should not just be brought to the attention of the Chairman but also to the Secretary and she should register them in a book 4.. Chairman Yoder said a letter was received from Fayette County regar ding the Comprehensive Plan.. 5. Commissioner Lorenzo said there is a Universal Hiring Program for part time police officers. The Program would pay 75 percent of the total cost up to three (3) years.. The application must be post marked by May 1, Commissioner Temoshenka wanted to know if there were any correspondence received from Duquesne Light regarding the airpmt project He would like to setup a meeting with Bill Held of Duquesne Light and the residents cunently without city water in the airpmt area.. CITIZENS WANTING TO DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Andrew S Temoshenka moved to hear from citizens who wish to be heard at this time on agenda items Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: Nick Lorenzo- yea George A. Martin- yea Brian L. Sokol- yea AndrewS. Temoshenka- yea Donald M. Yoder - yea No one wished to speak at this time..

2 PETITION, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES: RESOLUTION NO. 599, introduced by Donald M. Yoder, is a Resolution of Rostraver Township urging the President and the Congress of the United States to work together to reform the financial structure of the coal act to ensure that retired miners continue to receive the health care benefits they were promised and rightly deserve, was given a reading by Solicitor Mitchel. "A Resolution of the Municipality of Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania urging the President and the Congress of the United States to work together to reform the financial structure of the Coal Act to ensure that retired miners continue to receive the health care benefits they were promised and rightly deserve" WHEREAS, Rostraver Township has benefited tremendously from the hard, dangerous work of retired coal miners; and WHEREAS, the United States government entered into a contract with the coal miners in 1946 that created the United Mine Workers ofa_merica Health and Retirement Funds; and WHEREAS, this contract was signed in the White House in a ceremony with President Harry Truman; and WHEREAS, a federal commission established by US. Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole concluded in 1990: "Retired coal miners have legitimate expectations of health care benefits for life; that was the promise they received during their working lives and that is how they planned their retirement years That commitment should be honored"; and WHEREAS, this promise became law in 1992 when Congress passed, and President George Bush signed, the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act (the Coal Act); and WHEREAS, the Coal Act reiterated the promise of lifetime health benefits for retired coal miners and their dependents; and WHEREAS, Congress intended the Coal Act to: "(!) remedy problems with the provision and funding of health care benefits with respect to the beneficiaries of multiemployer benefit plans that provide health care benefits to retirees in the coal industry; (2) allow for sufficient operating assets for such plans; and (3) provide for the continuation of a privately financed self-sufficient program for the delivery of health care benefits to the beneficiaries of such plans"; and WHEREAS, certain court decisions have eroded the financial structure that Congr ess put in place under the Coal Act; and

3 92 WHEREAS, these comt decisions have placed the continued pwvision of health benefits to retired coal miners injeopardy: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Commissioners of Rostraver Township in the State of Pennsylvania mges the Executive Branch and the Congress of the United States to work together to refmm the financial structme of the Coal Act to ensme that retired coal miners continue to receive the health care benefits they were promised and so rightly deserve; and be it further; RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Governor of Pennsylvania, the President of the United States and to each member ofthe Pennsylvania Congressional delegation and members of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who represent portions of Westmoreland County.. AndrewS. Temoshenka moved Resolution No 599 be adopted as read. Nick Lorenzo seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: Nick Lorenzo - yea George A. Martin- yea Brian L. Sokol- yea Andrew S Temoshenka- yea Donald M Yoder- yea RESOLVED this 26th day of April, 2000 Board of Commissioners. Township of Rostraver. BY: Donald M Yoder; President ATTEST: Darlene Prentice, Secretary. MOTIONS: George A Martin moved that the Shawnee Point Resubdivision and Final Land Development be appwved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. A request for resubdivision of Lots 1 thru 49, 52 through 63, 65 through 75 and 101 in the Qninto Manor Plan of Lots and final land development for the same Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion The following yea and nay votes were recorded: George A Martin- yea Brian L Sokol- yea Andrew S. Temoshenka- yea DonaldM. Yoder-yea Nick Lorenzo moved to hold interviews with the top three cmrent eligible Civil Service police candidates as submitted by the Civil Service Commission. Brian L Sokol seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: Nick Lorenzo- yea George A Martin-yea Brian L Sokol- yea Andrew S Temoshenka- yea Donald M Yoder- yea

4 Commissioner Lorenzo explained that Officer Kavanshansky resigned with two years left on the Cops Grant, this is why they will be hlling. George A Martin moved to name Edward C Pearce as Rostraver Township Assistant Road Department Supervisor effective inunediately This will be with a.50/hr wage increase continually Nick Lorenzo seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: 98 George A. Martin- yea Brian L. Sokol- yea AndrewS Temoshenka- yea Donald M Yoder- yea Commissioner Temoshenka questioned if this increase was continuous.. Commissioner Lorenzo replied yes. This was the past practice Commissioner Temoshenka stated he never believed this was the way it should be. Brian L Sokol moved to award the temporary equipment operator position to Harold Brown George A Martin seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: GemgeA._Martin :--yea. Brian L Sokol- yea AndrewS. Temoshenka- yea _DP.naldM Yoder c-: YSla Total yeas - 5; nays - 0 Nick Lorenzo moved to authmize Secretary to advertise for part time mechanic position. Brian L Sokol seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: George A Martin- yea BrianL Sokol-yea AndrewS. Temoshenka- yea Donald M Yoder- yea Prior to Commissioner Martin's vote he asked to be involved in the selection and interviewing of the mechanic. Prior to Commissioner Sokol's vote he wanted to know if this mechanic will be full time or on call as needed Commissioner Martin replied that preventative maintenance needs to be done, which it has not This position will also be posted at the Road Department Building Nick Lorenzo moved to approve the Rostraver Township Emergency Management Plan 2000 and submit the Plan to the Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety.. AndrewS Temoshenka seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded:

5 94 Nick Lorenzo- yea George A Martin-yea Brian L. Sokol-yea AndrewS. Temoshenka-yea Donald M. Yoder- yea Commissioner Sokol commented on the outstanding job Ron Olschon did in updating this Plan.. Nick Lorenzo moved that Secretary advertise Ordinance making the speed limit on Virginia Drive 25 mph as recommended by Township Engineer on completion ofhis traffic study. George A Martin seconded the motion The following yea and nay votes were recorded: George A Martin- yea Brian L Sokol- yea AndrewS Temoshenka-yea Donald M. Yoder- yea REVIEW ITEMS: 1. Commissioners reviewed the L B Woshner, Jr. and Dorothy B Woshner Rezoning The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this request at their March 16, 2000 meeting for rezoning of acres being Tax Map No from "A-1 Agricultural" to "B-2 Retail Business" The property is located on the southbound lane adjacent to Route 51 Homes.. The parcel is presently vacant and the proposed use is for business The proposed ordinance has been prepared and submitted to the Westmoreland County Department of Planning. This item will appear on the Commissioners monthly meeting agenda of May 3, At the Board of Commissioners Work Session held on Aprill9, 2000, Mr Waters of Harper AutoPlex said they would get the Township a new deed description by Monday, April 24, 2000, todate there has not been a new deed description as discussed with the buffer zone 2. Commissioners reviewed the Robert L and Elizabeth D Bigi Rezoning The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this request at their April20, 2000 meeting for rezoning of Tax Map No from "A-1 Agricultural" to "B-2 Retail Business" This is the second part of Tax Map No that was omitted from the rezoning of same 3.7 acres that was approved by Planning and Zoning Commission on May 15, This property is located behind Anden Chiropractor, off Finley Road.. This item will appear on the Commissioners monthly meeting agenda ofjune 7, Commissioners reviewed the James E Mayhew Subdivision The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this request at their April20, 2000 meeting. A request for subdivision of Tax Map No , Parcel 7 A contains 046 acres and Parcel 7B contains 0.70 acres with existing brick dwelling. The property is located in the Spring Grove Plan No. 4 at the intersection of V emon Drive and Birch Drive.. The proposed use is for a single family dwelling. This item will appear on the Commissioners monthly meeting agenda of May 3,

6 .1 l ' i 4. Commissioners reviewed Lane and Lyrm Sickles Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this request at their April 20, 2000 meeting A subdivision request of Tax Map No The property is located at the south side of Patterson Lane approximately 850 feet from the intersection ofroute 201 and Patterson Lane.. Parcell consists of acres and a one story vinyl dwelling. Parcel 2 consists of 8 00 acres and the proposed use is a single family dwelling. This item will appear on the Commissioners monthly meeting agenda of May 3, Commissioners reviewed the Chabalka, V anderscott, W altos Subdivision The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this request at their April 20, 2000 meeting. A request for a subdivision of Tax Map No into three (3) lots. Lot No 1 will contain L5130 acres, Lot No. 2 will contain acres with a one and one-half story building and garage and Lot No. 3 will contain acres The property is fronting on Vernon Drive. This item will appear on the Commissioners monthly meeting agenda of May 3, Commissioners reviewed the A & F Real Estate P:rel.inTh ary Land Development The Pla::ming and Zoning Commission approved this preliminary for land development at their meeting on April 20, 2000 for Tax Map No (Sweeney's Cafe and Pub) The proposed use if for a 32' x 40' building addition This item will appear on the Board of Commissions monthly meeting agenda ofmay 3, _. C_ommissioners.re'l'iew.edihe_19--'l1_HardyMale.y Famil}'.Ir.ustl'r:eliminar_y_LandDeY.elop!lh-"'nt_The Planning arrd Zoning Commission approved this preliminary for land development at their meeting on April 20, 2000 for Tax Map No " (former Connolly's Gas Station) for remodeling of the gas station building, paving, sidewalk arrd curbing for commercial use. This item will appear on the Commissioners monthly meeting agenda of May 3, Commissioners reviewed the Andy arrd Jennie Ekves Sewage Facilities Planning Module. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Planning Module at their meeting on April 20, The Resolution to adopt the planning Module will appear on the Commissioners monthly meeting agenda of May 3, The Planning arrd Zoning Commission at their meeting on April 20, 2000 approved changing their meeting date to the second Thursday of each arrd every month with their work session to be held ten (1 0) days prior to their monthly meeting. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: Brian L. Sokol moved to hear from citizens in attendance.. Nick Lorenzo seconded the motion. The following yea arrd nay votes were recorded: George A. Martin- yea Briarr L Sokol- yea Andrew S.. Temoshenka- yea Donald M Yoder-yea

7 96 Bob Vertacnik, Collinsburg- Had questions on the 1 million dollar grant the Sewage Authority received from Penn Vest Mr V ertacnik understood that part of this grant was to go to the residents of Collinsburg and West Fellsburg to lower out of pocket expenses such as the tap in fee.. l\1r.. Vertacnik asked the solicitor's opinion on removing the Chairman of the Sewage Authority Solicitor Mitchel said it's not a requirement for the Commissioners to act upon a petition. l l Tom Evans, Rostraver -Spoke regarding the self storage sheds he would like to build in the Township.. The property he wants to use for a fimrily business would need to be rezoned for storage sheds He was requesting the Commissioners give him direction on which way to proceed. Joseph Sabol, Ridge Road - Said his yard is a mess because of the road work that was done.. Also, his mailbox needs moved closer to the road. Tom Moody, Ridge Road- Said grass needs planted on Ridge Road Don Lynn, Jr, Pats Dr. - Questioned what satisfied the Board of Commissioners concems about Shawnee Point. Engi11eer Dei Cas said the pond was an issue and this will be moved in a three and a halfyear time frame Mr Lynn also wanted to know who is responsible to clean the existing storm sewers on the street Ray Ott, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission- Said the Board of Commissioners did know ahoulionlev=_wanting_to_huild.storage_5heds.. _Mr _Ott_felt if the Township.had a manager piqblems like these would not happen. He would like something in Wiiting from the Commissioners stating what the responsibilities are for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Martin told Mr.. Ott there was a lack of communication between the Boards.. He said if they sat down and discussed things together then there would not be a problem Commissioner Martin Was upset that the Planning and Zoning Commission advertised for an ordinance change without the authorization of the Board of Commissioners.. Stephen Morgan, Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission - Said there was miscommunication between the Boards and would like the Planning and Zoning Commission to meet with the Commissioners on Monday, May 1, 2000 at 7:30 prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session. All in attendance were in agreement ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:15 Brian L. Sokol moved to adjourn to Executive Session Nick Lorenzo seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: Nick Lorenzo- yea George A Martin- yea Brian L. Sokol- yea Andrew S. Temoshenka-yea Donald M. Yoder -yea

8 ADJOURNMENT: -, There being no further business to be discussed, Brian L Sokol moved the Special Meeting be adjourned --1 Nick Lorenzo seconded the motion Special Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p m. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: George A Martin-yea Brian L Sokol-yea AndrewS.. Temoshenka- yea Donald M Yoder - yea ATTEST: TillS MEETJNG WAS TAPED.