MINUTES COLLIER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

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1 MINUTES COLLIER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING June 14, :00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER: President Macino called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at 7:00 P.M. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. ROLL CALL: BOARD Wilson Durisko Present Wayne Chiurazzi, Esq. - Present Nichole Feller - Present Jason Oskamp Present George Macino Present STAFF Chuck Means, Solicitor - Present Shawn Wingrove, Engineer - Present Craig Campbell, Chief of Police - Present Robert Caun, Planning Director - Present Bob Palmosina, Public Works Director - Present Brian Ralston Bldg./Codes Officer - Present Rochelle Barry, Parks Director Present Jeff Hinds, Finance Director - Present Kyle Thauvette, Township Manager Present Valerie Salla, Township Secretary Present C. EXECUTIVE SESSION A meeting was held to discuss personnel matters. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. May 10, 2017 Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Motion was made by Commissioner Chiurazzi, seconded by Commissioner Feller to approve the minutes as submitted above. By unanimous vote the motion carried. B. May 24, 2017 Board of Commissioners Workshop Meeting Motion was made by Commissioner Chiurazzi, second by Commissioner Feller to approve the minutes as submitted above. By unanimous vote the motion carried. 52

2 III. REPORTS OF OFFICIALS AND COMMITTEES: A. Solicitor: The Solicitor submitted a written report to the Board for the month of May and would be happy to answer any questions the Board might have. B. Engineer: The Engineer submitted a written report to the Board for the month of May and would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have. Mr. Wingrove informed the Board the bids were opened for the 2017 Road Program and a list of results were given to the Board of Commissioners this evening for review. C. Manager: The Manager submitted a written report to the Board for the month of May and would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have. Mr. Thauvette added the Township received a Certificate of Recognition for our efforts to protect children and families by preventing tobacco exposure in public settings for the young lungs at play program. Commissioner Chiurazzi questioned if the trail will be able to connect from Hilltop Park to Marigold Court. He did some research and doesn t think anyone owns the piece of property to connect the path to Marigold Court. Mr. Thauvette informed the Board that Mr. Jack Cargnoni owns a portion of the property that would connect from Marigold pond to the street. Commissioner Chiurazzi questioned if we need Mr. Cargnoni s property to connect completely. Mr. Thauvette stated to finish the portion of the trail to the pond no. But to finish from the pond to the street of Marigold is yes. Commissioner Chiurazzi questioned if the Township has contacted Mr. Cargnoni about this property. Mr. Thauvette replied yes and we are still waiting to hear back from him and he still owns the streets throughout that development. There were no other questions or comments. 53

3 D. Codes/Zoning: Mr. Ralston submitted a written report to the Board for the month of May and would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have. E. COG: Commissioner Durisko reported to the Board the next meeting is on June 15, 2017 in Sewickley. F. Finance: Mr. Hinds submitted a written report to the Board for the month of May and would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have. G. Parks and Recreation Report: Ms. Barry submitted a written report to the Board for the month of May and would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have. Ms. Barry added the Concert in the Park will be on June 18 th at 6:00 PM. The Kardaz Band will be playing music from the 60 s and 70 s. H. Planning Commission Report: Mr. Caun submitted a written report to the Board for the month of May and would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have. Mr. Caun added the Grist House Microbrewery and Cozza Enterprises will be attending the Planning Commission on June 15, Commissioner Oskamp questioned if Ryan Homes will be attending the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Caun stated no. There were no other questions or comments. I. Public Safety Fire Department Report: Chief Troy Riddle of Kirwan Heights VFD was in attendance to answer any questions the Board may have and added that all three (3) Fire Departments participated in the Touch a Truck event over the weekend at the Community Center. 54

4 J. Public Safety Police Department Report: Chief Campbell submitted a written report to the Board for the month of May and would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have. Chief Campbell added the Police Department also participated in the Touch a Truck event. Commissioner Macino questioned the Chief as to what was going on at the LA Fitness Club. He received numerous calls questioning why the police were at the club. The Chief stated there was a person at the club that turned them self in due to an arrest warrant. He understands why people were panicking due to the previous history at the club. K. Public Works Report: Mr. Palmosina submitted a written report to the Board for the month of May and would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have. Mr. Palmosina added the Public Works department have completed the Bocce Court and Dug Outs and will be moving on to the trail project. There were no questions for comments. Motion was made by Commissioner Oskamp, seconded by Commissioner Feller to approve all the above reports as submitted. By unanimous vote the motion carried. L. PUBLIC COMMENT / COMMENT ON NEW BUSINESS: Lisa Loniero of 114 Delfred Drive questioned the following: 1. The driveway repairs have started along Delfred Drive and wanted to know who is doing the yard work repairs. Commissioner Macino stated that work is being done by a contractor hired by PA American Water and advised Mr. Thauvette to find out the name of the contractor for Ms. Loniero. 2. Parking illegally for Skvarca Park has begun again and wants to know what will be done about it. Chief Campbell advised Ms. Loniero the residents need to call 911 when this happens so the vehicles can be moved or ticketed. The Police Department does not always know when ball games are being played on those fields. 3. Cubbage Hill drivers are not always obeying the speed limits and stop signs. When will speed bumps be available? 55

5 Chief Campbell stated he will make the Officers aware of this. He has not had a single complaint about this other than Ms. Loniero. If other residents are complaining, they are not calling the Police. If they are upset, they should call the Police so we can address it. Ms. Loniero stated then everyone should call the Police for everything. Chief Campbell replied absolutely. If you see someone violating the law you should call the Police. This is the only way we know about it 4. Would like a commitment from the Commissioners to budget a traffic study for Cubbage Hill for Commissioner Macino stated the Board cannot commit to anything regarding the budget at this point. We will consider it for Ms. Loniero stated she was told it would be considered for the 2017 budget and it wasn t. Commissioner Durisko stated a lot of things are considered for the budget. The trail was considered to be paved and it wasn t. Ms. Loniero stated trails aren t as important as safety. We worry about trails and community centers when we have real issues in neighborhoods with small children are playing and someone is going to get hurt. We already had people s pets killed and an elderly woman was hit by a car. Does someone have to die before someone commits to a traffic study to get speed humps on Cubbage Hill. Commissioner Macino stated we will look at a traffic study for next year and that s all I can tell you. Ms. Loniero questioned when the Board starts to budget for Commissioner Macino stated it will be around September or October. Bob Fryer of Bridgeville PA approached the Board to update them on the widening of Washington Pike from Vanadium Road to Interstate 79. Mr. Fryer proposed three (3) modifications of 900 yards that Penndot agreed with. Some turning lanes have changed and there will be a turning lane to get onto Interstate 79. IV. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Consider action on Resolution No , a Resolution seeking funds for the Panhandle Trial resurfacing project and authorizing the Township Manager and President to execute all documents relative grant application. 56

6 Motion was made by Commissioner Feller, seconded by Commissioner Durisko, to approve Resolution as stated above. By unanimous vote the motion carried. 2. Consider action on the PRD modification request of Gokhan Cinar to encroach into the front yard setback of Breckenridge Circle not more than 8 for new home construction. Mr. Cinar explained the house he is building on Breckenridge Court needs to be moved forward about eight (8) feet so the house fits and meets the HOA requirements of not having the garage doors facing the street. The doors have to be on the side. There is no depth on the lot to do this without moving the house forward. By doing this, the front porch will be about eight (8) feet over the building line. Mr. Caun stated we looked at this in the office and it is not a problem. It is only a small portion of the porch that encroaches. This will not even be noticeable from the front road. There is also a steep hill in the rear of his property. Commissioner Chiurazzi questioned if there was a problem with the HOA. Mr. Cinar stated the HOA told him to go to the neighbors that he directly affected to see if there was a problem. The neighbors were fine with everything and signed off on the HOA papers. Mr. Cinar gave a copy of the neighbors and the HOA approval letter. Motion was made by Commissioner Oskamp, seconded by Commissioner Feller, to approve the PRD Modification request of Gokhan Cinar as stated above. By unanimous vote the motion passed. 3. Consider action on bond reduction request No. 1 for Parkside Subdivision. The Township Engineer has reviewed the request and recommends the Township reduce the bond amount from $748, to $379,613.20, which is 110% of the total cost for the remaining improvements plus 10% of the completed improvements. Motion was made by Commissioner Durisko, seconded by Commissioner Macino, to authorize the bond reduction request # 1 for Parkside Subdivision as stated above. By unanimous vote the motion passed. 4. Consider action on Bond reduction request No. 1 from Maronda Home for Amalfi Ridge Phase One. The Township engineer has reviewed the request and recommends the Township reduce the bond amount from $563, to $447,392.24, which is 110% of the total cost from the remaining improvements plus 10% of the completed improvements. 57

7 Motion was made by Commissioner Durisko, seconded by Commissioner Chiurazzi, to authorize the bond reduction request No.1 from Maronda Homes for Amalfi Ridge Phase One as stated above. By unanimous vote the motion passed. 5. Consider action to appoint Anthony Chiurazzi, Kavanagh Zeleznik, Evan Murphy and Andrew Giroski as part-time summer seasonal aide Public Works Department employees at the rate of $10.00 per hour at an effective date of no later than June 21, Motion was made by Commissioner Feller, seconded by Commissioner Oskamp, to appoint the part time seasonal aide Public Works Department employees as stated above. By unanimous vote the motion passed. 6. Consider action to appoint Samantha Crivaro as a part-time front desk and summer counselor employee at a rate of $9.00 per hour effective June 5, Motion was made by Commissioner Feller, seconded by Commissioner Oskamp, to appoint Samantha Crivaro as stated above. By unanimous vote the motion passed. V. Approval of the following transfer: 1. Capital Savings Account to the Capital Checking Account in the amount of $13, Invoices paid and checks written from May 11, 2017 to June 13, 2017 in the amount of $345, Motion was made by Commissioner Feller, seconded by Commissioner Durisko, to approve the transfer as stated above. By unanimous vote the motion passed. VI. APPROVAL OF GENERAL FUND OPERATING ACCOUNT ITEMS: 1. Invoices paid and checks written from May 11, 2017 to June 13, 2017 in the amount of $345, Bills requested for payment for June 14, 2017 in the amount of $168, Motion was made by Commissioner Feller, seconded by Commissioner Durisko, to approve the report and authorize payments as stated above. By unanimous vote the motion carried. VI. APPROVAL OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT ACCOUNT ITEMS: 1. Invoices paid from May 11, 2017 to June 13, 2017 in the amount of $ Bills requested for June 14, 2017 in the amount of $13,

8 Motion was made by Commissioner Feller, seconded by Commissioner Durisko, to approve the report and authorize payments as stated above. By unanimous vote the motion carried. VII. ADJOURN: Commissioner Chiurazzi wanted to speak about the dog park before adjournment. There is no more committee that can advise this Board on where to put the dog park. Mrs. Mary Ann Cupples Wisnioski stated the dog park committee has been assumed by Friends and Karen Brooks is the Chairman. Commissioner Chiurazzi questioned what the recommendation is relative to where the dog park currently is and where it needs to be. Mrs. Cupples Wisnioski stated that the Friends position is leaving it where it is too expensive up to $50,000 or more to finish it. We feel it needs to be moved to here at the Municipal Building, her preference is Kelly Park on the left side. Lacrosse sometimes practices on the right. There is water access, bathrooms and shade. Karen Brooks sent the contractor out and we were told that the current fence is on backwards. The fence is supposed to be on the inside incase the dogs hit against it; the fence will not fall forward. The fence needs redone and we feel that while the fence is being redone, why not just move it and the Commissioners need to decide where the dog park should be moved. The dog park now will never open and it is too hilly, there is no ADA accessibility so our suggestion to Kyle is to move it. The tree line also blocks your view so you can t tell what is going on up there. A rape or anything could on up there. Mr. Palmosina stated he has never seen a fence designed that way. Mrs. Cupples Wisnioski stated the dog park regulations require the fence be that way and she really doesn t know because she doesn t have a dog. Commissioner Chiurazzi stated so the advantage of having the dog park at the municipal building is there are no kids around like lacrosse and soccer. Mrs. Cupples Wisnioski stated the problem with here at the Municipal building is you will have people coming in and out using the bathrooms and parking when there are meetings. At Kelly Park there is a large parking lot, the Police lock it up every night and we would place a camera there to monitor it and the Police can lock the dog park every night also. Commissioner Chiurazzi questioned if there were any other locations. Mrs. Cupples Wisnioski stated there is Hilltop Park but her opinion is that would break up the esthetics of the Meadow Path and personally do not want it there. 59

9 Commissioner Feller questioned if the committee would be open to meeting with the Manager, Kyle, Bob Palmosina and Rochelle Barry to explore potential locations for the dog park. Mrs. Cupples Wisnioski replied yes. Motion was made by Commissioner Durisko, seconded by Commissioner Feller to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. By unanimous vote the motion carried. George E. Macino President Board of Commissioners Valerie A. Salla Township Secretary 60