HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING February 24, :00 PM

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1 HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING February 24, :00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 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 pm by Chairman R. Douglas Weimer. Members Present: Mr. R. Douglas Weimer Mr. John Silvis Mr. Tom Logan Staff Present: Mr. Andrew Walz Mr. Bruce Beitel 2. HEARINGS: NONE Mr. Scott Avolio Mr. Mike Volpe Mr. Dan Schmitt Mr. Parick Karnash Ms. Denise DeCaro Mr. Weimer advised that the following item needed to be added to the agenda for consideration: Adding Item (V) Action to be taken Consideration for a motion to appoint a delegate and an alternate to the W.C.T.C., the Westmoreland County Taxing Commission. 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS (As Per Resolution #99-11) Stanley Thomas, 158 Cardinal Drive, Jeannette addressed the Board concerning the salt shortage and snow removal. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Weimer acknowledged that Executive Sessions were held on the following: (a) February 19, 2014; Personnel Issues; 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. Consideration to Approve Minutes: 1) January 27, 2014; Supervisors Monthly Meeting Mr. Silvis made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve the minutes as presented. Page 1 of 6

2 6. STAFF REPORTS (Written reports distributed prior to meeting, except where additional comments are noted) Andy Walz In response to the salt shortage, the Township as well as other surrounding communities had the same situation with the salt suppliers. Bruce Beitel Nothing additional to report. Patrick Karnash Nothing additional to report. Mike Volpe In response to the salt shortage, the salt supplier did not live up to their requirements in the contract. Dan Schmitt Nothing additional to report. Scott Avolio Nothing additional to report. 7. TREASURER S REPORT Mr. Logan stated that Maher Duessel is in the process of performing the Townships audit; therefore he did not have the treasurer s report. He noted the Township is well within the budget in relation to staff overtime. 8. PAYMENT OF BILLS Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis, to approve the following bills for payment as presented: (a) General Fund -- $769, (b) Light District Account-- $7, (c) Pop Fund--$60.00 (d) Pligit Account--$ SCHEDULING OF HEARINGS None 10. DECISIONS FOR HEARINGS - None 11. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS (PRD) - None 12. SUBDIVISION PLANS a. Consideration to Approve Resolution # , Granting Final Approval to the Beranek- Balega Subdivision (Plan # ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Weimer to approve as presented. b. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Granting Final Approval to the Redding Subdivision (Plan ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Weimer to approve as presented. Page 2 of 6

3 c. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Granting Final Conditional Approval to the Jara Group LP Subdivision Plan #2 Subdivision (Plan # ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Weimer to approve as presented. 13. SITE PLANS a. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Granting Final Conditional Approval to the Dr. Johns Office/Retail Site Plan (Plan # ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. b. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Granting Final Conditional Approval to the FedEx Site Plan (Plan # ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. c. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Granting Final Conditional Approval to the GFS Marketplace Site Plan (Plan # ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. 14. ITEMS FOR ACTION TO BE TAKEN a. Consideration to Approve Resolution # , Granting Extension of Time to the PHOCC, LLC, Fairfield Estates Phase 1 Planned Residential Development (Plan # ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Weimer to approve as presented. b. Consideration to Approve Resolution # , Which Approves Acceptance of Heights Lane into the Township Road System Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. c. Consideration to Approve Resolution # , Which Approves Agreement with the Westmoreland County Housing Authority for Contribution in Lieu of Taxes Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. d. Consideration to Approve Resolution # , Which Establishes a Light District in Westwind Phase III Plan Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. e. Consideration to Approve Resolution # , Which Authorizes Temporary Closure of Portion of Old Airport Road and Establishes a Detour Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. f. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which is the Michele Marie Stack Subdivision Planning Module - Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. g. Consideration to Approve Resolution # , Which is the Cianciotti Plan Subdivision Planning Module - Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. h. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which is the Angela Noppe Subdivision Planning Module Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. Page 3 of 6

4 i. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Approves Agreement with Chuck Blasko and the Vogues for 2014 Community Days Mr. Silvis made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve as presented. j. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Approves Adoption of Municipal Records Retention Manual and Code of Federal Regulations with Respect to CDL Employees Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. Vote: 3-0. Motion carried. k. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Approves 2014 Non-Union Pay Rates Retroactive to January 1, 2014 Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. l. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Appoints a Member to the Zoning Hearing Board Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to appoint Susan Kerlin to the Zoning Hearing Board. m. Consideration to Approve Purchase of Donald Vance Property (Tax Map # ) from Westmoreland County Tax Claim Bureau Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. n. Consideration to Approve Awarding Municipal Garage Roof Replacement Project. The Following Bids were Opened on February 12, 2014 Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve awarding Municipal Garage Roof Replacement Project to TRS Roofing, Inc. o. Consideration to Award Bids for Surplus Equipment from Municibid Auction Ending as Follows Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to award the bid for surplus equipment from Municibid Auction ending as follows: 1) Standard Indoor Volleyball Standards (6) to Ray Hrabos at a Price of $ ) General Electric Burners to James Daugherty at a Price of $ ) General Electric Deep Fryer to James Daugherty at a Price of $ ) Star Manufacturing Int., Inc. Burners (2) to James Daugherty at a Price of $75.00 p. Consideration to Award Bids for Surplus Equipment from Municibid Auction Ending as Follows: - Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to award the bid for surplus equipment from Municibid Auction ending as follows: 1) 2001 Chevy Pickup Truck to Kevin DuPell at a Price of $4, ) 2000 Chevy Pickup Truck to Larry Lytwak at a Price of $6, ) 2003 Ford Explorer to Kandace Olenik at a Price of $3, ) 2003 F-550 Dump with Plow to Kevin DuPell at a Price of $13, ) Sign Bake Oven No Bids; to be designated for disposal Page 4 of 6

5 q. Consideration to Approve Authorizing Advertisement for 2014 In-House Hot Mix Materials Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. Vote: 3-0. Motion carried. r. Consideration to Approve Authorizing Solicitor and Township Manager to Negotiate with Ion Energy for Seismic Testing in a Township Right-of-Way Mr. Silvis made a motion, seconded by Mr. Weimer to negotiate with Ion Energy. Mr. Weimer asked if anyone was in favor of having this motion. Mr. Weimer No, Mr. Logan No, Mr. Silvis No. Vote: 0-3. Motion failed. s. Consideration to Approve Awarding Job Classification Bids in Public Works Department as per Bargaining Union Contract as Follows: Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Weimer to approve as presented. 1) Jeff Miller A-Operator 2) Scott Johnson B-Operator t. Consideration to Approve Hiring the Following Individuals for Summer Part-Time Public Works Program: Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. 1) Aaron Thoma $10.00/hr. 2) William Gutowski $10.00/hr. 3) Andrew Yasenosky $10.00/hr. u. 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 1) Brittany Doak Midway-St Clair VFD Jr. Firefighter 2) Tyler Byerly Fort Allen VFD Jr. Firefighter 3) Shane Altman Bovard VFD Jr. Firefighter 4) Josh Smail Grapeville VFD Jr. Firefighter 5) William Costabile Luxor VFD Sr. Firfighter 6) Patrick Mignogna HEMA Volunteer Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve as presented. v. Consideration for a motion to appoint a delegate and an alternate to the W.C.T.C., the Westmoreland County Taxing Commission Mr. Logan made a motion to appoint Mr. Weimer as delegate and Mr. Logan as alternate, seconded by Mr. Silvis. 15. OLD BUSINESS NONE 16. NEW BUSINESS NONE Page 5 of 6

6 17. PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT NONE Mr. Weimer asked if there were any proclamations for this meeting. Mr. Walz stated a proclamation will be prepared and sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Society prior to next month s meeting. The proclamation recognizes the effects of the disease and how it impacts the community. 18. SUPERVISORS COMMENTS Mr. Silvis stated that he would like to commend Mike Volpe and the road crew for doing a great job during snow removal. Mr. Logan commented that he would like to also thank Andy, Bruce and Bob for their team effort as well. Mr. Weimer concurred with Mr. Silvis and Mr. Logan. He stated that with the limited resources we had, Township staff did an excellent job in working together. In addition, Mr. Weimer thanked everyone for attending the meeting and a special thank you to Chip from the Boy Scouts in helping to lead the meeting with the pledge of allegiance. 20. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Weimer adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY Page 6 of 6