BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES. September 4, 2018

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1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES September 4, 2018 The regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Upper St. Clair, duly advertised and posted in accordance with law, was called to order at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, Township Municipal Building, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. PRESENT: Commissioner Christie President Commissioner Seitanakis Vice President Commissioner Del Re Commissioner Logan Commissioner Orchowski Commissioner Paoly Commissioner Pardini Matthew R. Serakowski Mark S. Mansfield Mark P. Romito Adam A. Benigni Irving S. Firman Jennifer Slagle, P. E. Kelly M. Ward Diana Pifer Township Manager Assistant Township Manager Director of Finance Director of Community Development Township Attorney Township Engineer Court Reporter, Pittsburgh Reporting Service Recording Secretary PUBLIC: Approximately 30 people attended RECOGNITIONS Commissioner Pardini presented a Proclamation to retired Chief of Police Douglas Burkholder for his years of service with the Township. Dr. Jim Segedy, FAICP, member of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association, explained that this past July the APA-PA announced that Boyce Mayview Park was designated as a Great Place in PA Great Greenways/Trails category. Dr. Segedy presented the Township with a Great Places Certificate for this designation. Commissioner Orchowski stated that the Board would like to recognize Savannah Shaw for her 2018 WPIAL Track and Field Championship in the 1600 Meter Run. He added that Savannah was unable to attend the meeting this evening; therefore, he presented Savannah s Proclamation to her brother, Alex Shaw, who accepted the Proclamation on her behalf. REVIEW OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 2, 2018 Commissioner Pardini moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 2, This was seconded by Commissioner Del Re and carried with a 7-0 voice vote.

2 September 4, 2018 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES 2 There were no Public Comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING RE. PLC PAINTERS RUN ROAD DEAN CAR WASH NONRESIDENTIAL UNIFIED CONDITIONAL USE/PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL Mr. Benigni stated that this is the initial public hearing for an application submitted by Robert D Orazio, RLAD Commercial Properties, LLC, Re. PLC Painters Run Road Dean Car Wash Nonresidential Unified Conditional Use/Preliminary and Final Land Development Approval. He reviewed the recommended public hearing procedures. Commissioner Christie swore in those wishing to testify. Mr. Benigni entered Township Exhibits #1 - #11, Applicant Exhibits #1 - #7, and County Exhibit #1 into the record. Mr. Robert D Orazio, stated that he was a resident of Mt. Lebanon and the owner of Dean Car Wash. He provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the requested Conditional Use Approval to allow for alterations to the existing car wash that include the conversion of a self-serve bay to an automatic bay, demolition of the existing quick-lube building, and the conversion of a self-serve bay into two dog wash bays. He discussed how these adjustments/renovations would enhance the property and draw new customers. Mr. D Orazio answered several questions from the Board regarding the renovations to the car wash. Commissioner Christie asked if there were any additional comments from the Board or the public and there were none. MOTION AND VOTE TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Orchowski moved to continue the public hearing Re. PLC Painters Run Road Dean Car Wash Nonresidential Unified Conditional Use/Preliminary and Final Land Development Approval to Monday, October 1, This was seconded by Commissioner Logan and carried with a 7-0 voice vote. RECOMMENDATION RE. FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR Mr. Romito stated that, in accordance with Chapter of the Township Code, this is the public hearing regarding the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for He stated that Staff has prepared Resolution No for adoption by the Board to update the Township s CIP for the years of 2019 to 2023 which may be accomplished by a simple motion and roll call vote. Mr. Romito explained that the CIP is a tool for prioritization of planning and does not imply approval of any specific projects or programs unless or until funding is appropriated by separate ordinance as part of the budget process. Mr. Romito then presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation outlining the highlights of the CIP.

3 September 4, 2018 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES 3 Mr. Romito, Mr. Serakowski and Ms. Slagle answered several questions from the Board. Mr. Romito reiterated that the CIP is a planning document and does not imply approval of any specific projects or programs. Commissioner Christie commended Mr. Romito and Staff for the great job that was done for the preparation of the CIP. MOTION AND VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO Commissioner Paoly moved to adopt Resolution No to adopt the Township s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. This was seconded by Commissioner Seitanakis and carried with a 7-0 roll call vote. RECOMMENDATION RE. DEERFIELD MANOR PUMP STATION SERVICE AREA MODIFICATION AGREEMENT Mr. Serakowski stated that the Board was informed at the Informational & General Affairs Meeting of August 27, 2018 that the Township has been working with Peters Township Sanitary Authority (PTSA) and the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) on an agreement that would permit the elimination of the Deerfield Manor sanitary sewer pump station. Mr. Serakowski stated that upon further review, additional consideration on the agreement and associated documentation was needed; therefore, Staff will revisit this matter at the September 24, 2018 Informational & General Affairs meeting. RECOMMENDATION RE. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF REIMBURSEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT OLD WASHINGTON ROAD/SR 19 AND BOYCE ROAD/SR 19 Mr. Benigni stated that PennDOT intends to improve the traffic signal and pedestrian facilities in the SR 19 corridor from the Upper St. Clair/Peters Township border to Connor Road in Mt. Lebanon. PennDOT will begin the project by updating the intersections of Old Washington Road/SR 19 and Boyce Road/SR 19 in The total project cost for both intersections is $795,655 of which the Township will contribute $150,000 per intersection. PennDOT requires the Board to pass a resolution that designates the appropriate Township officials execute the required reimbursement and maintenance agreement. Mr. Benigni stated that Resolution No designates the appropriate Township officials execute all documents with regard to the reimbursement and maintenance agreement between the Township of Upper St. Clair and PennDOT. He added that this Resolution may be adopted by a simple motion and roll call vote. MOTION AND VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO Commissioner Del Re moved to adopt Resolution No authorizing Mark D. Christie, President of the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Upper St. Clair, as the designated official to execute all documentation with regard to reimbursement and maintenance Agreement No for intersection improvements at Old Washinton Road/SR 19 and Boyce Road/SR19. This was seconded by Commissioner Logan and carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.

4 September 4, 2018 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES 4 RECOMMENDATION RE. RESOLUTION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL APPROVAL APPLICATION MC LAUGHLIN RUN ROAD AND PANTHER PASS Mr. Benigni stated that in August 2017, PennDOT replaced the traffic signal and pedestrian signal heads at the intersection of McLaughlin Run Road and Panther Pass as part of the 2017 Low-Cost Safety Improvement Project. In Pennsylvania, traffic signals are owned, operated and maintained by the municipality. PennDOT has requested that the appropriate Township official sign and submit the application and as-built plan for the improvements at the McLaughlin Run Road and Panther Pass intersection. Mr. Benigni stated that Resolution No designates Matthew R. Serakowski, Township Manager, as the official to execute all documents with regard to the traffic signal approval application between the Township of Upper St. Clair and PennDOT. He added that this Resolution may be adopted by a simple motion and roll call vote. MOTION AND VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO Commissioner Logan moved to adopt Resolution No authorizing Matthew R. Serakowski, Township Manager, as the designated official to submit an application for traffic signal approval No on behalf of the Township with regard to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation s 2017 low-cost safety improvement project at the intersection of McLaughlin Run Road and Panther Pass. This was seconded by Commissioner Orchowski and carried with a 7-0 roll call vote. RECOMMENDATION RE. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT Mr. Mansfield stated that Staff recommends a 5-year contract with Waste Management, Pittsburgh, PA for the Board s approval in accordance with Township Code for the following costs per household (total households currently: 7,030): Monthly Cost Per Home Refuse Recycling Leaf Waste* Total 2019 (through March 31) $12.68 $3.99 $.43 $ (April 1 Dec. 31) $12.40 $3.99 $.43 $ $12.65 $4.05 $.43 $ $12.90 $4.13 $.44 $ $13.16 $4.20 $.45 $ $13.42 $4.28 $.46 $18.16 *Normalized to monthly cost based upon seven (7) annual collections. Mr. Mansfield and Mr. Serakowski answered several questions from the Board regarding recycling. Mr. Mansfield stated that a simple motion and voice vote will authorize the above action. MOTION AND VOTE TO APPROVE ABOVE CONTRACT Commissioner Orchowski moved to approve a 5-year contract with Waste Management, Pittsburgh, PA for refuse, recycling and leaf waste collections as outlined above. This was seconded by Commissioner Del Re and carried with a 7-0 voice vote. RECOMMENDATION RE. REAPPOINTMENTS TO YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE Mr. Serakowski stated that members of the Youth Steering Committee (YSC) are jointly appointed by the Board of Commissioners and the Board of School Directors. He added that the following candidates were approved by the YSC members and that Committee is now requesting approval from the Board of Commissioners for the reappointments listed below:

5 September 4, 2018 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES 5 Reappointments/4 Year Term Amy Billerbeck Adam Boucek Lynn Boucek Jennifer Bowen Manjri Gupta Ed Kavo Angela Petersen Mr. Serakowski stated that Staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the reappointments to the Youth Steering Committee which may be accomplished by a simple motion and voice vote. MOTION AND VOTE RE. APPROVAL OF REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE Commissioner Seitanakis moved to approve the above reappointments to the Youth Steering Committee. This was seconded by Commissioner Del Re and carried with a 7-0 voice vote. There were no Other Business items. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Following a motion for adjournment by Commissioner Pardini and a second by Commissioner Paoly, which carried with a 7-0 voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:13 PM. Diana M. Pifer Recording Secretary September 2018