HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING FEBRUARY 23, :00 PM

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1 HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING FEBRUARY 23, :00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG Mrs. Sherry Magretti Hamilton, Vice- Chairwoman, called the monthly meeting of the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors, held in the Hempfield Township Municipal Building; to order at 7:00 p.m. Supervisors Present: Mrs. Sherry Magretti Hamilton Mr. Tom Logan Mr. John Silvis Mr. Jerry Fagert Staff Present: Mr. Andrew Walz Mr. Dan Schmidt Mr. Les Mlakar Ms. Michelle Predajna Mr. Bruce Beitel Mr. Jason Winters Mr. Doug Cisco Mr. R. Douglas Weimer was not present 2. HEARINGS - NONE 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS (As Per Resolution # ) Mrs. Sherry Magretti Hamilton reminded citizens they have 3 minutes per each citizen comments due to the amount of people signed in. Alan Forest Imhoff State Route 119 N., Greensburg. Mr. Imhoff offered a copy of his written statements/concerns to the Board of Supervisors which would last 6 ¾ minutes. He stated the amounts of time he has brought up his matter to the township of complaints. He reviewed his continued complaints regarding permits that may have not been applied for. He was directed to Westmoreland Conservation District in the past and had spoken to them. Mrs. Magretti Hamilton asked for a copy of his comments. He stated he will send them in the mail. He reached his 3 minute limit per the township resolution Rich Janesko- 511 New Haven Drive, Greensburg. Mr. Janesko would like to know if there has been any discussion regarding the West Point VFD siren and the hearing loss pertaining to the kids per the website he has given to the supervisors in the past. In 2010 it was agreed to 1 minute siren but was unaware that 911 would continue using the siren for every fire call. He is recommending it to be cut down to 30 seconds due to possible hearing loss for adults and especially children or to eliminate the siren. Stating the firemen now have pagers, cell phones, and social media to answer a fire call. In four (4) days the siren sounded for fire calls twenty-six (26) times and only two (2) responses to the fire hall that he is aware of. Requested the Supervisors reconsider the timing of the siren or eliminate. James Bizzak-5 Equine Drive, Greensburg. Mr. Bizzak is here to represent the Homeowners Association. They are in the process of improving the property along State Route 119, trying to beautify the entire

2 development. The property adjacent of Jacks Run Creek and next to his property is the homeowner s common area who has begun to starting mowing and care for the property a few years ago. There is a tremendous amount of discharge to this area. In January they submitted a written letter explaining the raw sewage that is also being discharged into this area, they had asked for a formal written response and have yet received a response to the matter in which he copied the district commissioner. A gentleman, Matthew, from the commission had contacted him to meet with Mr. Beitel and the assistant sewage enforcement officer in which they agreed it was a mass discharge area. A formal report was to be written and forward to the sewage authority and they would like to enforce this effort and if possible for a culvert to be placed under Route 119 for the residence to have access to sewage tap-in. One side has sewage and one side does not. They would like to clean the area. Per Mr. Mlakar they will have a report on this. Bill Thorne- 907 Gateway Circle, Greensburg. Mr. Thorne is the Treasurer of the Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library Board. He explained how useful the library is to the community. Kathryn Komlos Spruce Street, Greensburg. Ms. Komlos is 37 year resident that is here to discuss Excela Health future property purchase and the newsletter they had received from Excela Health System about its plan to build an orthopedic and spine treatment center of the road changes in their community hoping to develop an entrance by extending Weatherwood Lane and connect to Cedar Street exit from Route 30. Ms. Komlos stated the street was not meant to handle heavy traffic or construction vehicles. Asking for answers if any traffic studies have been done and if they have purchased the property yet. Mr. Mlakar stated he believes there are going to be a lot of comments and would like to address them at this time. Mr. Logan asked if they are all the same and Mrs. Magretti Hamilton asked the audience if they have anything additional to ask on this matter, or are if they all the similar to what Ms. Komlos had mentioned. Mr. Mlakar stated they do not know if Excela has yet acquired the piece of property owned by RJ Williams. The township does know they have an intent to build some sort of healthcare facility in the township. The township has not yet received any applications or plans to review. He explained once submitted there is a review process in which one includes a traffic impact study. The township will address all the issues once an application would be filed, currently the township has received nothing. Cheryl Tilker Spruce Street, Greensburg. She questioned if there will be traffic studies completed. Mr. Mlakar reiterated that yes, there will be traffic studies. She stated that area currently is a cluster if you live there or not live in the area. Mr. Mlakar reiterated the township does not know anything on sizes, etc. Ms. Tilker questioned when the residents will know more information Mr. Mlakar stated under Pennsylvania Law if the residents submits to the township written notification that they would like to be notified when an application has been filed by sending an , mail or going to the website and notify the Right-to-Know Officer, the township will notify the resident when an application has been submitted and available for review. Ms. Tilker had heard the property has already been purchased by Excela. Mr. Walz explained the township does not know of a bill of sale. Only when a plan is submitted for review to the township. Karen Kempert Summit Drive, Greensburg. Ms. Kempert requested to know any type of time process when a plan is submitted. Mr. Mlakar explained the planning process. Under Pennsylvania Law the township has 90 days to act upon the application from the date of the first planning commission meeting that the plan was addressed.

3 Carolyn Taylor Summit Drive, Greensburg. Ms. Taylor questioned if the citizens outcome helps with making any decision. Mr. Mlakar explained under Pennsylvania Law if all the Township Ordinances are met and the requirements of the planning code are met, the supervisors have no discretion of turning the plan down. Hal Barker Rosedale Drive, Greensburg. Mr. Barker is concerned with the traffic as well and his main concerned is the property possibly purchased by Excela the current issue that he believes would make it worse building there is erosion, trees falling down, and garbage from the creek into their backyard. More roads would possibly flood his property out. Requesting an environmental study when it begins. Brian Winters- 506 Culloden Court, Greensburg. Mr. Winters is the President of the Ft. Allen Volunteer Recreation and the Baseball-Softball Association. At the December 2014 meeting the township eliminated the lease with St. Johns Park and will no longer maintain the park including the field. He explained they cannot maintain this field alone. Asking to reconsider or help them maintain the field. The Boy Scouts has helped in the past to care for the fields. Requesting an answer if the township can help and what is the next step due to the season being two (2) months away. Al Crimboli- 121 Possum Hollow Road, Greensburg. Concerned with the Marcella Well on the White Property at the end of Possum Hollow Road and APEX is supposed to be drilling. Mr. Walz informed Mr. Crimboli the township received the information today that APEX is having a public meeting Thursday night at the Adamsburg fire hall that he can attend. Jeremy Varhola Route 136, Greensburg. Mr. Varhola reiterated the concern of the parks in the township and the uses for them. Richard Kohl- 122 Collier St, Greensburg. Mr. Kohl questioned if there was a finding on the Lutterman Case. Mrs. Magretti Hamilton stated it is on tonight s agenda Greg Saunders- 318 Price Street, Bovard. Mr Saunders spoke of the electronics that has been mentioned for the firemen. Several times the electronics does not sound when there is a fire call that he has relied on the siren. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Mrs. Sherry Magretti Hamilton announced that the Board of Supervisors held an executive session on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 to discuss personnel matters. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. January 21, 2015; Hearing Lutterman Zone Change Request b. January 26, 2015; Supervisors Monthly Meeting Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve January 21, 2015 Lutterman Zone Change Request Hearing Minutes and January 26, 2015 Supervisor Monthly Meeting Minutes. Vote: 4-0. Motion carried. 6. STAFF REPORTS -- (Written reports distributed prior to meeting)

4 Mr. Walz stated he has nothing further to discuss and everything had been addressed regarding Excela. He stated for Mr. Winters that another meeting can be scheduled concerning the ball fields and it can be on next month s Public Works Session. Mr. Beitel only has one addition in response to Mr. Bizzack that Mr. Beitel provided a written response to someone from Linwood Homeowners Association about the sewage complaint. It was discussed and it is being investigated. This will be ongoing and he will provide information as it is revealed. Mr. Winters, Mr. Cisco, and Mr. Schmitt have nothing additional to add to their reports given at the Public Work Session. Mr. Silvis questioned the township salt supply, Mr. Cisco responded as to how much is remaining and approximately 8000 ton has been used to date. Mr. Mlakar responded of the Linwood situation explaining under Pennsylvania Law when there is a discharge all homes have to be inspected by going into the resident s home and conduct a dye test. If the residents do not allow the township into their homes they would have to file for a search warrant to go into the home. The weather would need to be clear to do this as well. Once they find out where the concern is located then the proper steps would be made to D.E.P. Mr. Mlakar responded to Mr. Imhoff s concerns although he had left the meeting. This was addressed numerous times and he is litigating against the property owner in which the township is not part of. Mr. Mlakar will speak to Mr. Dellera regarding any improper discharge problems he had spoken of and if there is discharge then action would be taken but from all the reports Mr. Mlakar has reviewed there is not any improper discharges under the Stormwater management act. The property is agriculture building and is under an agriculture use therefore has special exceptions. 7. TREASURER S REPORT Mr. Logan stated he is currently reviewing the 2014 final numbers and the report will be available for the March meeting to review. 8. PAYMENT OF BILLS a. General Fund--$888, b. Light District Account--$7, c. Rec. Plgit Account--$70.00 Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to pay the following bills as listed: General Fund in the amount of $888,856.81; Light District Account in the amount of $7,247.51; Rec. Plgit Account in the amount of Vote: 4-0. Motion carried. 9. SCHEDULING OF HEARINGS- None 10. DECISIONS FOR HEARINGS a. Consideration to Render a Decision on the Dale Lutterman Zone Change Mr. Logan made a motion to deny the Lutterman Zone change, seconded by Mr. Fagert. Roll call Mr. John Silvis- yes to deny Mr. Jerry Fagert- yes Mrs. Sherry Magretti Hamilton-yes Mr. Tom Logan- yes

5 Vote: 4-0. Motion denied. 11. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS (PRD) - None 12. SUBDIVISION PLANS - None 13. SITE PLANS - None a. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Grants Final Conditional Approval of the Site Plan of Westmoreland County Housing Authority Known as the Phase II Administration Office Campus Development Site Plan (Plan No ) Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried. 14. ITEMS FOR ACTION TO BE TAKEN a. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Approves a Partial Release of Financial Security for the Ridilla Family Partnership, Donohoe Road Multi-Tenant Flex Building #2 (Plan No ) Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried. b. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Authorizes the Release of Financial Security for Dominion Transmission JP-120 and Associated Well Lines Replacement Project (Plan No ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried. c. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Approves a Partial Release of Financial Security for MJJ Management, LLC for the Gibson Stainless Facility (Plan No ) Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried d. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Approves a Partial Release of Financial Security for Gregory L. Miller and Joyce A. Miller for the North Hempfield (Route 66) Self- Storage Facility (Plan No ) Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried e. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Accepts a Grant Offer for Fiscal Year 2015 from the Westmoreland County Community Development Block Grant Program Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried f. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Authorizes the Disposition and Destruction of Specific Records (See Exhibit A ) Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Silvis to approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried g. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Authorizes the Disposition and Destruction of Specific Records by the Duly Elected Hempfield Township Tax Collector (See Exhibit A ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried

6 h. Consideration to Appoint an Alternate Board Member to the Hempfield Township Zoning Hearing Board Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve TABLE this Consideration to Appoint Alternate Board Member to Hempfield Township Zoning Hearing Board Vote: 4-0. Motion carried to TABLED i. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Adopts and Approves an Agility Agreement with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried j. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Awards the 2015 Materials and Supplies Bid to Culverts, Inc. to Supply Cast Iron Frames & Grates Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve Resolution # Mr. Logan asked for confirmation that this is the lowest bidder that is capable of supplying our needs. Per Mr. Cisco, yes, that is correct. Vote: 4-0. Motion carried k. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Awards a Standard Rental Service Agreement to Cintas for Uniform Rentals Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried l. Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 in the Amount of $12, for Traffic Signal Line Paintings & Markings (Contract #HT-1404) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to Approve Change Order #1 in the Amount of $12, for Traffic Signal Line Paintings & Markings (Contract #HT-1404). Vote: 4-0. Motion carried m. Consideration to Approve Pay Estimate #2 (Final) in the Amount of $24, for Traffic Signal Line Paintings & Markings (Contract #HT-1404). Unity Township is Responsible for $7, Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to Approve Pay Estimate #2 (Final) in the Amount of $24, for Traffic Signal Line Paintings & Markings (Contract #HT-1404) Vote: 4-0. Motion carried n. Consideration to Approve Pay Estimate #13 (Final) in the Amount of $ ($ Federal: $66.30 State: $22.10 Local) for Airport Hill Road Bridge Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to Approve Pay Estimate #13 (Final) in the Amount of $ ($ Federal: $66.30 State: $22.10 Local) for Airport Hill Road Bridge. Vote: 4-0. Motion carried o. Consideration to Purchase a Tar Buggy from Air-Vac Equipment Company at a Cost of $46,700 (State Contract Crafco # ) Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to Approve Purchase a Tar Buggy from Air-Vac Equipment Company at a Cost of $46,700 (State Contract Crafco # ) Vote: 4-0. Motion carried p. Consideration to Approve Awarding Surplus Equipment through Municibid as Follows: Rodgers Lowboy Trailer High Bidder was Howard Parsons at a Bid of $2,350 Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to Approve Awarding the 1978 Rodgers Lowboy Trailer to the Highest Bidder who was Howard Parsons at a Bid of $2,350. Vote: 4-0. Motion carried

7 q. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Approves a Lease Agreement Between the Township of Hempfield and Hempfield Area Athletic Association Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to Approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried r. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Approves a Lease Agreement Between the Township of Hempfield and Lady Vengeance Softball Organization Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to Approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried s. Consideration to Approve Resolution # ; Which Authorizes the Disposition of Surplus Property of the Township of Hempfield Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to Approve Resolution # Vote: 4-0. Motion carried t. Motion to Advertise an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of Hempfield Township to Exclude from the Hempfield Township Employee Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Trust all Non-Collectively Bargained Non-Uniformed Employees Hired on or After January 1, 2015 Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to Approve to Advertise an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of Hempfield Township to Exclude from the Hempfield Township Employee Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Trust all Non-Collectively Bargained Non-Uniformed Employees Hired on or After January 1, Vote: 4-0. Motion carried u. Motion to Advertise an Ordinance Establishing a Width Limit on Possum Hollow Road. Per Mr. Mlakar this should read: Motion to Advertise an Ordinance Establishing a VEHICLE Limit on Possum Hollow Road. Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to Approve Advertising an Ordinance Establishing a Vehicle Limit on Possum Hollow Road. Vote: 4-0. Motion carried v. Consideration to Approve Advertising for Director of Finance Mr. Logan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fagert to Approve Advertising for Director of Finance. Vote: 4-0. Motion carried w. Consideration to Approve Hiring the Following Facility Assistants at the Rate of $8.00 per Hour 1. Josh Bennett 2. Chelsea Chedrick 3. Christian Kezmarksy 4. Loudon Richason 5. Marcus Thomas 6. Cody Banwar 7. Kevin Weldon Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve hiring the Facility Assistants listed above at the rate of $8.00 per hour. Vote: 4-0. Motion carried x. Consideration to Approve Hiring the Following Facility Attendants at the Rate of $11.00 per Hour 1. John Andrascik 2. Kiley Burns 3. Leeann Higgenbotham 4. Dawn Jarocki 5. Frank Lehman 6. Bryan Smeltzer

8 Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to approve hiring the Facility Attendants listed above at the rate of $11.00 per hour. Vote: 4-0. Motion carried y. 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. Swan Harrold North Hempfield VFD Jr. Firefighter 2. Jason Lender Grapeville VFD Sr. Firefighter 3. Bryan Zyvith Luxor VFD Sr. Firefighter Mr. Fagert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Logan to Approve the Following Emergency Service Applications Above 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. Vote: 4-0. Motion carried 15. OLD BUSINESS- None 16. NEW BUSINESS -None 17. PROCLAMATIONS- None 18. SUPERVISORS COMMENTS Mr. Logan stated for all to be safe and careful tonight that it will be very cold. 19. ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Sherry Magretti Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Vice- Chairperson Secretary