TOWNSHIP OF ROSTRAVER. August 29, Minutes of Work Session

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1 TOWNSHIP OF ROSTRAVER 1 I August 29, 2005 Minutes of Work Session President, Donald M. Yoder called the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners Work Session to order on tlris date at 5:50p.m. in the Rostraver Township Mmricipal Building, Rostraver, Pennsylvania. Members present were: William J. Melilli Btian L. Sokol AndrewS. Temoshenka Donald M. Yoder Solicitor Maatta, Engineer Dei Cas, Secretruy Beard and Planner Spedaliere were also present. ITEMS DISCUSSED: 1. Plrumer Spedaliere discussed the Cetini Brothers Conditional Use with the Board of Commissioners. A request for a conditional use to install an electronic vruiable message sign off of SR 51. The Plruming Agency recollllllends denial because the sigu would exceed the petmitted total sign square footage and variances are not petmitted for an electronic variable message sign. The Cetini' s attended the meeting discuss tlris issue. 2. Planner Spedaliere discussed the Croes Auto Center, Ronald Drop Land Development with the Board of CollUllissioners. A land development plan for a 230 square foot office on tax map munber located at the comer of SR 51 and Finley Road. The Zoning Heruiug Board has granted a front yard setback vruiru1ce. The Phuming Agency recollullends approval. Tlris will be a motion on the September 7, 2005 m9nthly meeting agenda. 3. Plrumer Spedaliere discussed the Fairway Ventures LLC Land Development with the Board of Commissioners. A lru1d development pla!l for 15,000 square foot storage building on tax map number located off of SR 51 North. The Zoning Heming Boru d has granted a special exemption for a constmction plant and supply yard. The Plrunring Agency recommends approval contingent on the recording of the stmmwater agreement and corresponding bond being posted. Tlris will be a motion on the September 7, 2005 monthly meeting agenda contingent on the bonding. 4. Planner Spedaliere discussed the Rostraver Public Librruy Final Land Development with the Boru d of Colllllrissioners. A final land development plan to constmct an 8,000 square foot librruy on tax map number located off of Plaza Drive. The Planning Agency reconnnends approval contingent on the recording of the stonnwater agreement, conesponding bond being posted and completion of the original stormwater facility cunently under violation by the Westmoreland County Conservation District. Attomey Maatta suggested to increase the bond by $10, Platmer Spedaliere said Jim Kelly fium Cedar Hills is attending the meeting to discuss getting a Resolution for Iris planning modules so he can go to DEP for approval. Tlris will be a motion on the September 7, 2005 monthly agenda. Jim Kelly questioned why Iris plans for the new phase were sent back to!rim by Planner Spedaliere. Planner Spedaliere that these plans were sent back due to them being the same plans that were incomplete in July.and no changes were made.

2 Ellen Almer, Fayette Engineering attended the meeting to ask for a Variance for the grade to the entrance to Mr. Robidoux (Rostraver Prefen ed Properties, Inc.) property. The Township Ordinance allows a 12% grade, and they are wanting a 15% grade. 7. Planner Spedaliere discussed the Abell Development with the Board of Commissioners. Planner Spedaliere said they revised the hotel from fifty eight (58) rooms to seventy one (71) rooms. Planner Spedaliere said they are not increasing the number of taps they need. 8. Planner Spedaliere said Suchko Landscaping & Garden Center is now tapped into public sewage and their land development has been approved. 9. Attorney Maatta updated the Board of Connnissioners on Natalie Anthony regarding the easement. 10. Planner Spedaliere said she spoke to Robert Mihok from Renaissance Heights, and he said by the end of the week he would have the renewal on the development bond. Attomey Maatta suggested for Planner Spedaliere to send the resolution to the bonding company that will declare them in default if this is not renewed and to also send a copy to Mr. Mihok. Planner Spedaliere said the Road Bond for Renaissance Heights will expire October 1, Planner Spedaliere will prepare a Resolution to declare th~m in default incase this bond is not renewed. Planner Spedaliere wanted to know when the new portion of Cherry Blossom Dtive will be taken over by the Township. Secretary Beard will advertise Ordinance to take over this potiion of Cherty Blossom Dtive. 11. Engineer DeiCas will be putting the stormwater pipe for the Rostraver/West Newton EMS out for bid. This will be awarded at the September 12, 2005 Work Session. 12. Planner Spedaliere said Engineer Dei Cas is proceeding with the next stage for the lighting grant at the Complex. Engineer DeiCas will contact Dave Samek to get drawings of the complex. Collllllissioner Melilli said he needs the drawings of the complex for the trees that will be planted. 13. Platmer Spedaliere said the Resolution was recorded for the Agricultural Secmity. Planner Spedaliere said Attorney Maatta had an astetisk put by the two properties that Mr. Fleming brought to the meeting that show these were approved with the understanding that a sewer easement be put tlu ough the properties. Planner Spedaliere discussed other people wanting to be part of the Agticulhtral Security and she explained the procedure for these people. Planner Spedaliere suggested that when Secretmy Beard advertises for the yearly meetings in January that she also advertises for Agricultural Secmity hemings to be held in July and December for any new people. 14. Planner Spedaliere said she spoke with Jack Karazsia from the Redevelopment Auth01ity and the new RFP is to be advertised this week and due back by September 16, Plallller Spedaliere said the selection committee needs to have one representative from the township. Commissioner Temoshenka said he will sit on the connnittee. Plmmer Spedaliere said the goal is to have the Redevelopment Authority pass a resolution at their September 27, 2005 meeting. 15. Planner Spedaliere said the township submitted testimony to the Transportation hnprovement Plan by the deadline of August 18, Plmmer Spedaliere said around thirty (30) residents from Dan Road submitted testimonies. Planner Spedaliere said there is a question regarding the money that is earmarked for the Rostraver Project. Plallller Spedaliere said the Transportation hnprovement Plan wanted to know the status of the Sidewalk project at the school along Crest Avenue. Engineer Dei Cas said he will be meeting with Mr. Nagy regarding this project.

3 16. Planner Spedaliere said Bill Oshnack and Joyce Susa will attend the September 12, 2005 work session to give an update on the Route201/I-70 Study project and funding. 17. Planner Spedaliere discussed with the Commissioners the changes on the sign Ordinance language with time and temperature and also changes to the slope ordinance. Engineer Dei Cas suggested that the slope ordinance be changed to 3: I. 18. Planner Spedaliere said the street addressing has been pushed back tmtil January, 2006 by Dan Stevens. 19. Planner Spedaliere said the mapping is done for the MS4 and the road department needs to go out and check the outfalls. Planner Spedaliere said the conservation district is going to hold a training seminar in September on how to use the test kits. 20. Planner Spedaliere said the County Stormwater Conm1ittee is in the planning of developing a stonnwater manual for developers. Planner Spedaliere said they discussed if a stormwater application is submitted incomplete two times they have to pay the fee again. Plmmer Spedaliere suggested the township adopt this policy. 21. Planner Spedaliere said the Natural Land Tmst is wanting to use the Municipal Building to discuss Conservation Subdivisions with four to eight ( 4-8) other communities. Conm1issioners said it is okay to use the building. 22. Planner Spedaliere said she received several names from people wanting to be put on the Long Range Plan Committee.. Planner Spedaliere said the first meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 20, There will be a motion at the Monthly Meeting to appoint these people to the Committee. 23. Planner Spedaliere said she will be attending a seminar with Engineer DeiCas regarding Planning and the Act Planner Spedaliere said she would like to attend the Smart Growth Seminar at University of Pitt Greensburg on September 16, This will be a motion at the September 7, 2005 Monthly Meeting. 25. Planner Speda!iere said she would like to attend the Pem1sylvania Planning Association Conference, October 9-12, 2005 in Bethlehem, PA. Tlus will be a motion at the September 7, 2005 Monthly Meeting. 26. Plarmer Spedaliere said she received sometlung for the Collllllonwealth oflibralies and will pass this onto the library. 27. Planner Spedaliere asked the Board of Commissioners if she could begin working 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m on Fridays due to her husband's work schedule this semester. The Board ofcollllllissioners said this would be okay. 28. Collllllissioner Sokol said he would like the front office to begin rotating their hours so the office would be opened from 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.

4 29. Planner Spedaliere discussed with the Board of Commissioners the Rostraver Township Sewage Authority going to the Zoning Hearing Board for a Variance for working within fifty (50) feet of a stream. 30. Planner Spedaliere said Mrs. Swanker would like her road bond released and wanted to know if this needs to be on the agenda. Attorney Maatta said once Engineer Dei Cas does the inspection it will be put on the agenda to release her bond. 31. Chairman Yoder said Sewage Authority Supervisor, Wally Johnson will be attending the Commissioners meeting to speak to the Commissioners regarding raising the sewage rates on customers that live on Walnut Lane, because they go into West Newton Sewage. West Newton is raising their rates. 32. Chairman Yoder said the Historical Society is requesting to use the meeting room for their monthly meetings. 33. Chaitman Yoder said the $150, HUD Grant money has been released and will go to the Rostraver Sewage Authority. 34. Chairman Yoder said the Bond Refinancing will take place tomorrow in Pittsburgh, and anyone interested in going be at the Municipal Building at 9:15a.m. 35. Secretary Bear d said a letter was received from Rostraver Youth Baseball regarding how disappointed they were in the grass cutter this year. 36. Commissioner Melilli said the under 10 Youth Baseball had a great performance at Disney World, and he would like a letter sent to them from the Commissioners connnending them on the great job they did. Commissioner Melilli said he would also like a letter to be sent to Recreation Soccer for the great job they did on the pavilion. 37. Chairman Yoder said Lamie Pavlis will be holding the annual nm-walk this year. 38. Chairman Yoder said the audit came out fine. 39. Commissioner Sokol suggested that the Township send Finance Director O'Toole a letter thanking her for the good work she has been doing. 40. Commissioners discussed giving Jim Schoaf, Agape Trucking additional money for extra tonnage dming spring cleanup that he requested. Chairman Yoder said there has been an increase of approximately 100 homes over the last three (3) years and with an average of seventy (70) dollars a year for garbage he feels that giving Mr. Schoaf$7, dollar 's would be fair. 41. Carl was questioned about letter sent to the Township from Rostraver Township Sewage Authmity. 42. Secretary Beard wanted to know if the Commissioners wanted on the monthly agenda to pay Fayette Engineeting's bill for $2, Commissioner Temoshenka will check into this bill before the Connnissioners pay. 43. Secretary Beard said the Sewage Authority is asking the Township to pay half of the $6, fme that was received from DEP. Commissioner Melilli would like Secretary Beard to send a letter to

5 KLH regarding tllis fine before the Township pays. 44. Secretmy Beard said she received a call from the Cmmty regarding Lenity Road waterline. Secretmy Beard said the bids are $47, over the estimate cost and the County said they will put in $20, Chainnan Yoder said the Township could put in the difference from the water fund money. Secretary Beard said the county suggested that it be put out for bid in the winter months to see if the bids come in lower. Comulissioners said for Secretmy Beard to go ahead and call the county and have this rebid in the fall. 45. Secretary Beard said Elina Filander will be attending the meeting in October, 2005 to address the Board of Conunissioners as to why guard rails have not been put in along Moores Road. Mrs. Filander said this was discussed at the July, 2002 Monthly Meeting. 46. Chairman Yoder said there has been a problem with the lights in the meeting room and Paul Williams has fixed the lights. Commissioner Melilli said he spoke with Mr. Williams regm ding changing the lights to fluorecent in the meeting room. Commissioner Melilli said this will save money. 47. Secretary Beard said the County is wanting to put in a toilet pit at Cedar Creek Park and Zoning Officer Lolu wanted to know if the Township wanted to waive the fee and bond. Comulissioners agreed to waive the fee and bond. 48. Secret my Beard said she received tlu ee (3) quotes for carpeting four ( 4) rooms at the Mmlicipal Building. 49. Secretmy Beard said Chai1man Yoder met Shelly Stevens fi"om Westmoreland Business Machines and she would like to give a quote for a new copier for the Municipal Building. 50. Secretaty Beard said Commissioner Temoshenka was speaking with Representative Ted Harhai and he indicated that there was money out there for new computers and suggested that Commissioner Temoshenka write!lim a letter requesting computers. 51. Secretary Beard said that Mary Sue Colbom was interested in becoming a notmy for the Township. Commissioners said this was okay. 52. Conm1issioner Melilli said he would like to see the Township get a generator for the Municipal Building. Chai1man Yoder said he feels the township would not use the generator very much. Conunissioner Melilli said the Librmy keeps putting the Municipal Building in the paper for a contact number. Commissioner Melilli said the recreation baseball is wanting to rework on the Van Meter Field, and they will be attending a Comulissioners Work Session. 53. Tom Patterson said where he lives neighbors are fighting over alleyways and they will be at a Conullissioners meeting to discuss alleyways. 54. Attorney Maatta said the second check for $25, was received fi om A & L. ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:30A.M. RECOVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:45 P.M.

6 . til70 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss Brian L. Sokol moved the Work Session be adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Andrew S. Temosheuka seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: William J. Melilli-yea Brian L. Sokol- yea AndrewS. Temosheuka- yea Donald M. Yoder - yea Total yeas - 4; nays- 0 ATTEST: THIS MEETING WAS TAPED.