HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING JULY 27, :00 PM

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1 HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING JULY 27, :00 PM The regular monthly meeting of the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors, held at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson R. Douglas Weimer. Supervisors Present: Mr. John Silvis Mrs. Sherry M. Hamilton Mr. Jerry Fagert Mr. Tom Logan Mr. R. Douglas Weimer Staff Present: Mr. Andrew Walz Mr. Bruce Beitel Mr. Jason Winters Mr. Les Mlakar Mrs. Callie Krueger 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 2. HEARINGS NONE 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS (As Per Resolution # ) 1. Chris Macrania- 137 Sheffield Dr. Concerns regarding parking on his street in front of his house and driveway. Neighbor at 140 Sheffield Dr. refuses to move the car for him to enter and exit driveway safely. 2. Greg Saunders- 318 Price St. President of Fire Chief s Association. Previously distributed paper outlining the cost and equipment averages if the township switched to a paid fire department. A proposal was shown for the future of the fire service. Concern regarding the 10 year plan and reducing the number of companies and public safety. 3. Paul Gauthier- 606 Stamford Dr. Requesting updates on the stormwater project. Mr. Mlakar noted that the case is scheduled for a hearing in October. Mr. Walz added that the project had not been withdrawn. 4. Karen Jurkovic- 905 Summit Dr. Commented on the proposed development between the Cedar St. and Mt. Pleasant Rd. exits near the Route 30 bypass. Concerns regarding the article found in the Tribune Review stating that heavy metals were found on the property. She would like to institute a public involvement plan. 5. Ralph Stoup- 235 Pleasant Valley Rd. Questioned letter m on the agenda. The tractor is being purchased for Hempfield Park. Also questioned letter a regarding the number of lots in the subdivision for Grandview Estates Phase Don Thoma- 132 Burbank Dr. Fire Chief of Adamsburg Fire Department. Noted that he agrees with the comprehensive plan for the fire service. 7. Ron Zerra- 763 Sagamore Rd. Requested a copy of Attachment A. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Executive Session was held on July 22, 2015 for personnel matters. Page 1 of 6

2 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. June 22, 2015; Supervisors Monthly Meeting Mr. Fagert made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. 6. STAFF REPORTS -- (Written reports distributed prior to meeting) Mr. Walz In regards to Karen at 905 Summit, letter was received and is being reviewed by the township engineer and the solicitor. Mr. Beitel Nothing additional to add to written report. Added that there are no parking restrictions on Sheffield Dr. but noted that the area would need to be further reviewed in order to put a restriction in that area. Mr. Winters Wanted to add that the missing attachment was placed at the seats. Mr. Mlakar Nothing further to add to his written report. Addressed the Grandview Estates subdivision with proposed 52 lots. 7. TREASURER S REPORT Tom Logan stated that the first six months of revenue are up. The township is on track for the first half of the year. 8. PAYMENT OF BILLS a. General Fund--$679, b. Light District Account--$7, c. Pop Fund--$58.00 d. Fire Escrow Account--$3, e. Rec. Plgit Account--$1, Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve the payment of bills. Vote: 5-0 Motion carried. 9. SCHEDULING OF HEARINGS - NONE 10. DECISIONS FOR HEARINGS - NONE 11. SUBDIVISION PLANS a. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Granting Preliminary Conditional Approval to Hempfield Land Development Company Subdivision Plan Known as Grandview Estates Phase 2 (Plan No ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton to approve granting approval to Hempfield Land Development Company Subdivision plan known as Grandview Estates Phase 2. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. Page 2 of 6

3 b. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Granting Final Conditional Approval to the Minor Subdivision Plan (Consolidation and Side Yard Addition) of the Pivirotto Plan of Lots (Plan No ) Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to grant final conditional approval of the Pivirotto Plan of Lots. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. 12. SITE PLANS a. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Granting Final Conditional Approval of the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County Known as North Greensburg Tank Addition (Plan No ) Mr. Mlakar noted that this is located off of Ridgewood Dr. The township is waiting for their E&S approval from the Conservation District. Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to grant Final Conditional Approval of the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County known as North Greensburg Tank Addition. Vote: 5-0. Motion Carried. 13. ITEMS FOR ACTION TO BE TAKEN a. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Authorizing the Release of Financial Security for Columbia Gas 16-Inch Transmission Line 1711 Replacement 1 (Plan No ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis authorizing the release of financial security for Columbia Gas 16-inch Transmission Line 1711 Replacement 1. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. b. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Approving the Appointment of Bernard Matthews, Esquire as Tax Appeals Hearing Officer Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve the appointment of Bernard Matthews, Esquire as Tax Appeals Hearing Officer. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. Mr. Mlakar noted that under the township code, a hearing officer is needed for appeals such as the recent appeal by Chili s regarding their amusement device tax. c. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Authorizing the Public Auction of Personal Property the Value of Which is in Excess of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars by Means of an Online or an Electronic Auction Sale Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton to authorize the public auction of personal property by means of an online or electronic auction sale. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. d. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Establishing a Road Closure and Detour for the Community Days/CASA Superhero 5K and 1K Kids Fun Run Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to establish a road closure and detour for the Community Days/CASA Superhero 5K and 1K Kids Fun Run. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. Mr. Mlakar noted that Forbes Trail Road to Murdock Way will be closed and a detour for people who live on Peters Road and Stoney Springs. e. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Approving Sponsorship Agreement with Dick s Sporting Goods Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve the sponsorship agreement with Dick s Sporting Goods. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. f. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Approving Entry into a Personal Services Agreement with David Ridilla d/b/a Drum King Productions to Provide Sound and Lighting for Community Days Mr. Fagert made a motion seconded by Mrs. Hamilton approving entry into a Page 3 of 6

4 personal services agreement with David Ridilla d/b/a Drum King Productions to provide sound and lighting for Community Days. Mr. Mlakar stated that the cost is $1150. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. g. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Approving the Execution of a Site Agreement for Emergency Medical Service Training Between the Mutual Aid Ambulance Training Institute and the Hempfield Township Emergency Management Association Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve the execution of a site agreement for Emergency Medical Service Training between the Mutual Aid Ambulance Training Institute and the Hempfield Township Emergency Management Association. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. h. Consideration to Approve Ordinance # ; Approving the Entry Into an Intergovernmental Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding Between the Westmoreland County Land Bank and the Township of Hempfield Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve entry into an intergovernmental agreement and memorandum of understanding between the Westmoreland County Land Bank and the Township of Hempfield. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. Mr. Weimer commented that the $5,000 initiation fee is a one-time fee. i. Consideration to Approve Awarding 2015 Culvert Replacement Hannastown. The Following Bids Were Received and Opened on July 22, 2015: 1) Morgan Excavating $149, ) Rhino Construction Inc. $162, Mr. Logan made a motion to award 2015 Culvert Replacement Hannastown to Morgan Excavating, seconded by Mr. Fagert. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. j. Consideration to Approve Awarding CDBG Hannastown Project Contract. The Following Bids Were Received and Opened on July 22, 2015: 1) Derry Construction Co., Inc. $206, ) Tresco Paving $218, ) Morgan Excavating $244, Mr. Logan made a motion to award CDBG Hannastown Project Contract to Derry Construction Co., Inc., seconded by Mr. Silvis. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. k. Motion to Approve Authorizing the Advertisement for a Public Works Laborer Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan authorizing the advertisement for a Public Works Laborer. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. l. Motion to Approve the Sale of a 1995 Mack Dump Truck ( ) to Mark Smolic for a Bid of $9, through Municibid Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve the sale of a 1995 Mack Dump Truck to Mark Smolic for a bid of $9,300. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. m. Motion to Approve the Purchase of a Ventrac Tractor from Krigger & Company, Inc., in the Amount of $42, (Co-Star # ) Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve the purchase of a Ventrac Tractor from Krigger & Company, Inc. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. Page 4 of 6

5 n. Motion to Approve the Purchase of a 2016 F-550 Chassis from Bud Smail Ford in the Amount of $42, (Co-Star # ) Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve the purchase of a 2016 F-550 Chassis from Bud Smail Ford. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. o. Motion to Approve the Purchase of Reading Classic II Utility Body from Sabre Equipment Inc. in the Amount of $32, (Co-Star # ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve the purchase of Reading Classic II Utility Body from Sabre Equipment Inc. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. p. Consideration to Approve 2015 Parks & Recreation Fall Programming Staff as Listed on Attachment A Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve 2015 Parks & Recreation Fall Programming Staff as listed on Attachment A. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. q. Consideration to Approve the Purchase of Twelve Sets of Turnout Gear from Premier Safety at a Cost of $41, (Co-Star Contract # ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve the purchase of twelve sets of turnout gear from Premier Safety. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. r. Consideration to Approve the Following Emergency Service Applications to be Effective Upon the Township Receiving a Physical Report from the Township Physician Stating that the Individual is Capable of Performing Activities Related to the Appointed Position and Successful Criminal History and Act 153 Clearance Requirements 1. Gabrielle Astley Adamsburg VFD Sr. Firefighter 2. Colby Doak Midway/St Clair VFD Jr. Firefighter 3. Dante DeMatteo Hempfield #2 VFD Jr. to Sr. Firefighter Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve the above Emergency Service Applications upon the Township receiving a physical report for the township physician stating that the individual is capable of performing activities related to the appointed position and successful criminal history and Act 152 clearance requirements. Vote: 5-0. Motion carried. 14. OLD BUSINESS 15. NEW BUSINESS 16. PROCLAMATIONS 17. SUPERVISORS COMMENTS 1. Mr. Logan requested that the staff places the electronic signs for the detours and closures three days prior to give residents a fair warning. 2. Mr. Silvis commented about the informative fire services report presented by Bruce Beitel. 3. Mr. Weimer noted that the board is gaining a better understanding of the importance of public safety and the responsibility to it. Page 5 of 6

6 18. ADJOURNMENT The regular monthly meeting of the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors, held at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building, was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. by Chairperson R. Douglas Weimer. CHAIRPERSON SECRETARY Page 6 of 6