MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 7, :00 P.M.

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1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 7, :00 P.M. MARSHALL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 525 PLEASANT HILL ROAD WEXFORD, PA The following persons were present: SUPERVISORS: Thomas Madigan, Chairman (Arrived at 7:14 p.m.) Philip Troy, Vice Chairman Jason Bragunier (Arrived at 7:44 p.m.) Anthony (Jack) Candek Robert (Bob) Edwards MANAGER: Neil D. McFadden ENGINEER: Art Gazdik, P.E. PLANNING DIR: Nicole Zimsky, AICP SOLICITOR: Blaine Lucas, BCCZ TWP. SECRETARY: Sheryl Snyder OTHERS: 8 Others 1. Call to Order Mr. Troy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance All rose to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Comment 1. Ms. Maureen Groshieder, Quail Hallow Lane Ms. Groshieder approached the Board to discuss the issue of redistricting congressional, as well as, state legislative and senatorial districts. Ms. Groshieder distributed packets of information to each Board member. The information provided a snapshot overview of the history of redistricting or jerrymandering in Pennsylvania. She provided a brief verbal synopsis of how voting districts are drawn in Pennsylvania. The League of Women Voters of which she is a member, has spearheaded the effort to address this jerrymandering issue and has proposed legislation that would create an independent commission to draw congressional and legislative districts, but she is requesting that the Marshall Board of Supervisors consider passing a resolution in favor of having an independent commission draw these congressional and legislative districts. To date, 252 municipalities and counties have passed such Resolutions with 163 more in progress. Locally, Allegheny County, Ross Township, The Town of McCandless and Cranberry Township have also passed resolutions in support. There are several communities in Beaver County that have also passed resolutions in support, as well as several communities south of the City of Pittsburgh. In closing, all citizens in Pennsylvania deserve the right to believe that their votes matter. With Jerrymandered districts, their votes often don t matter. Although Marshall Township has not had to suffer the consequences of divided districts, local communities just adjacent to us Franklin Park several 38

2 years ago was divided legislatively. It was represented by two different representatives in the state legislature. Ross Township right now is divided with two different legislatures and not that long ago, they were divided into four legislative districts. What is being requested is for municipalities to come out in support of this, so that our legislatures understand the importance of this to our citizens. Ms. Groshieder thanked the Board. Mr. Candek, and the Board thanked Ms. Groshieder for coming in. Mr. McFadden indicated this resolution has been put into Marshall Township form and questioned if the Board wishes to have a full board present to consider the resolution. Mr. Troy indicated waiting until the full Board is present. 2. Mr. Ronnie Esposito Mr. Esposito approached the Board regarding his desire to locate a Montessori school at 407 Northgate Drive and indicated that River Tree Montessori is different type of school. The primary goal of Montessori education is to help children reach their full potential. Where the method for learning comes not from a curriculum, but from the natural development of your child. A place where creativity, innovation and individuality are valued as much as concentration, motivation and persistence. A child is not just a student, but also a teacher. Through looking in Mars, Cranberry, Wexford and Warrendale, we found an awesome fit for our school and it is at the new S.T.E.A.M. Studio, which is owned by Ms. Ezholt at 407 Northgate Drive in Warrendale. There will be approximately 10 students in our school for the first year in launching. School hours would be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parents will drop the students off. There will be one administrator and one teacher as it stands for the next school year. Mr. Esposito is requesting that the Board consider allowing River Tree Montessori to occupy this space during the day prior to S.T.E.A.M. students arriving in the afternoon. Mr. Troy indicated the problem is not that the Board does not approve the school, the problem is that the Warrendale Business District is not zoned for a school as either a permitted use or a conditional use. Mrs. Hanson responded that is correct. Mr. Troy mentioned to allow the school to be located there, it would require a change the zoning ordinance, which is not an instantaneous thing. It would take months. A formal process is required for requesting a zoning change. Mr. Lucas, Township Solicitor indicated this is not a legal issue. It is a policy issue for the Board with input from Planning Staff as to whether legislatively the Board wishes to make that change. The practical reality is to comply with all of the procedural requirements under the municipalities planning code, which would take a minimum of 75 to 90 days for that process to play out. Mr. Madigan questioned if the Department of Education has facility requirements that this type of school would need to meet. Mr. Esposito responded they must have a location first and then June 5 th is their meeting with the state with a massive packet that must be put together. Then, the Department of Education would come back and have an inspector come into the building to see if there are any changes that need to be made. Mr. Madigan questioned if Mr. Esposito had documentation that explains what those physical requirements are. Mr. Esposito replied not with him at this time. Mr. Madigan requested that Mr. Esposito provide that to Township staff. Mr. Esposito responded absolutely. 4. Consent Agenda 4a. Minutes Regular Meeting (April 9, 2018) No revisions or additions were made. Agenda Meeting (April 30, 2018) No revisions or additions were made. 4b. Expenditures 39

3 Month of April 2018 No revisions or additions were made. 4c. Announcements Saturday, May 12, 2018, Marshall Township Collection Event; Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste. 465 Knob Road from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Mr. McFadden noted the parking lot adjacent to Knob Field will be used for this event due to the construction. Registration is not required, but it is recommended. 4d. Reports Police Written report submitted. Police Board Liaison Mr. Candek indicated the Police Board voted to have the Captain and the Chief attend the International Police of Chief Conference in Orlando, Florida from October 5, 2018 thru October 9, The purchase of new body cameras for the officers was also approved. They will be synchronized with the car cameras that we have at present. The cost for the new cameras is $82, These cameras will replace what the officers currently have. They are of higher quality and are called WatchGuard Body Camera. There is a lot of crime and a lot of thefts mainly on the Route 8 corridor and the cameras on that end are working very well because they are making a lot of apprehensions by identifying the cars at those intersections. The police took back 50 pounds of drugs that people brought in and dropped off at the station. Firemen Written report submitted. Fire Company Liaison Nothing to report at this time. Public Works Director Written report submitted. Zoning Officer Written report submitted. Building Inspector, O.E.M. Written report submitted. Recreation Director Written report submitted. Recreation Liaison Nothing to report at this time. Northland Library Board Written report submitted. MTMSA Liaison Nothing to report at this time. COG Liaison Nothing to report at this time. ACATO Nothing to report at this time. Police Pension Board Nothing to report at this time. 4e. Manager s Report Non-Uniformed Employees Pension Plan. Status of Proposed Amendments Mr. McFadden indicated he forwarded the Board amendments drafted by Rhoades Law and would like to discuss and for possible consideration at the Agenda Meeting, which will be held on Monday, May 21, Mr. McFadden will request Mr. Rhoades attendance. Public Partners Job Search. Status Mr. McFadden stated there are interviews being conducted by the Board this Wednesday of this week and then a subsequent round as directed. One of the consultants from Public Partners will be present. He will be in the building at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening should the Board have any questions for him as to how he would like to proceed in the interview process. The first interview is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. 40

4 MTVFD Expansion Project Mr. McFadden mentioned there are two issues to deal with. One, we have a memo from Mark Edelman, the Architect, he is further investigating the issue of the deflected trusses in the original part of Station 2. I had briefed the Board and showed some photographs at our last meeting about these trusses that had in effect pulled apart. There is an issue about relocating the water line that was attached to the bottom cord of the engineered trusses. It is believed that that additional weight strained the trusses beyond their capacity. He is dealing with the general contractor and an engineer to devise a solution which they believe they have. And, he is also preparing a change order for the plumbing contractor to reroute the pipe that had been attached to that one cord. Nothing is final, but they are moving toward resolution. Mr. Madigan questioned if the trusses are going to have to be replaced. Mr. McFadden responded that Mr. Edelman does not believe that they will have to be replaced at this point; only plated. Replacing the trusses would involve lifting the roof and sheeting and they are 50-foot wide trusses. Mr. Madigan questioned what does plating entail. Mr. McFadden responded at the points of failure, points of contact on the engineered trusses, they would put screw on plates where the nail on metal plates had failed and separated. Two, when the Board awarded these contracts, they were awarded correctly to the four prime contractors at the low recommended bid amounts. What was not considered at the time of award were some soft costs associated with the project such as permits, testing services, tap fees and that sort of thing, which the Township has been paying as they have progressed. One other item that was included in the project budget, which was owner purchased furnishings. Mr. Madigan stated we haven t authorized expenditures. Mr. McFadden responded that is correct and would like the Board to consider doing that, so the MTVFD can be reimbursed on an immediate basis and continue to purchase that list on an ongoing basis. A supplemental appropriation is needed. Mr. Madigan made a motion to approve supplemental appropriation in the amount of $50,000.00, as budgeted. Mr. Edwards moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Candek; vote in favor was unanimous [5-0]. Mr. Madigan recommended a motion to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as submitted/amended. Mr. Troy moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Candek; vote in favor was unanimous [5-0]. 5. Engineer s Report Bond Status o Marshall Village, Reduction Request No. 9 Mr. Gazdik certified that the work for this period for which the reduction has been requested has been satisfactorily completed and recommends approval of this request contingent upon payment of all current fees owed to the Township or its Agents. Mr. Madigan made a motion to approve reduction request No. 9 contingent upon payment of all current fees owed to the Township or its Agents. Mr. Troy moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Candek; vote in favor was unanimous [5-0] Road Project(s) Mr. Gazdik updated the Board that both Shields and Youngblood are both under contract and the Notice to Proceeds has been forwarded to the contractors. Work is anticipated to start soon after school is out. Northgate Bridge over Brush Creek. Status Mr. Gazdik indicated he has had communications with Allison Park Contractors and they are anticipating this work to begin in a few weeks. 41

5 6. Legal Matters Thorn Hill Hotel Mr. Lucas provided a brief update to the Board and indicated a decision is still being awaited from Common Pleas Court on the Thorn Hill Hotel denial of the request to eliminate the left-hand turn lane. We are getting into the time period where we would typically see a decision from the court. Library Funding Mr. McFadden questioned Mr. Lucas if there is any light to shine on the library funding investigation at this point. Mr. Lucas responded based on what the Township provided, he sees nothing. He does not agree with the Solicitor for the library in terms of their ability to change that funding formula. Mr. McFadden requested Mr. Lucas to provide documentation to that affect. 7. Unfinished Business None. 8. PLANS 8a. Warrendale Village-Parcel #4; SP(LD) [Site Plan/Land Development]; Warrendale Village-Outparcel, plans dated 3/13/2018; deadline: 7/2/18 Mrs. Hanson indicated the applicant is seeking land development approval to construct a 5,000 SF one-story building on Parcel #4 of the Warrendale Village Development. The building is proposed for retail, but no tenants have been identified. The property is zoned Route 19 (RB) and is located in the Corridor Enhancement Overlay District. On 4/3/2018, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for this plan. This development meets all of the parking requirements for this building. They are seeking no variances, modifications or waivers. Mr. Madigan made a motion to approve the Warrendale Village-Parcel #4 subject to the conditions in Mrs. Hanson and Mr. Gazdik s memos both dated May 3, Mr. Troy moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Edwards; vote in favor was unanimous [5-0]. 8b. Fast Track: Fairmont Square 12th Amendment; SUB-FIN [Subdivision]; Fairmont Drive, plans dated 3/19/18; deadline: 6/18/2018 Mrs. Hanson stated the proposed plan is a subdivision along the party walls of the NRV (Heartland Homes) Townhomes being constructed on Lot 102-R of the Fairmont Square Development. Mr. Madigan requested a motion to approve the 12 th Amendment to Fairmont Square subject to the conditions noted in Mrs. Hanson and Mr. Gazdik s joint memo dated May 3, Mr. Troy moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Edwards; vote in favor was unanimous [5-0]. 8c. Fast Track: Venango Trails 29 th Amendment; SUB-FIN [Subdivision]; Seneca Place, plans dated 4/5/18; deadline: 7/4/18 Mrs. Hanson mentioned the proposed plan is a subdivision along the party walls of two Brennan Builders Paired units being constructed on Lots 86-R (D8R and D8L) a& 90-R (D6R and D6L) of the Venango Trails Development. This process will be repeated for each of the multi-family lots at Venango Trails. Mr. Madigan requested a motion to approve the 29 th Amendment to Venango Trails subject to the conditions noted in Mrs. Hanson and Mr. Gazdik s joint memo dated May 3, Mr. Troy moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Edwards; vote in favor was unanimous [5-0]. 9. New Business 9a. Ordinance Amending Chapter 190 Traffic Control Adding Stop Signs at Various Intersections (24). Possible Motion to Adopt Mr. McFadden indicated this is an ordinance adding stop signs. 42

6 The Township received a request for a stop sign on Northgate Drive at Watson. The Chief made a recommendation to put a three-way at that intersection. All of the recent stop sign additions located in Venango Trails, Fairmont Square and the newer developments were captured in this ordinance and would make those now legal. Mr. Madigan made a motion to approve Ordinance 458. Mr. Bragunier moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Troy; vote in favor was unanimous [5-0]. 9b. Resolution Establishing a General Schedule of Fees, Costs, Charges and Expenses Pursuant to Township Ordinances. Possible Motion to Adopt Mr. McFadden indicated this resolution is amending the Fee Schedule. Mr. Lucas has set up the Fee Schedule so that it can now be amended by Resolution. Amendments to the Fee Schedule include: the multiplier used for building permit fees; addition of a re-inspection fee for residential (this is in the instance where the Township goes out and performs an inspection and it fails, the Township is seeking to have a re-inspection fee); there is an odd permit for pistol and rifle range application fee (it was $5.00 and amended to $50.00); municipal lien letters (raise in price from $5.00 to $15.00 at the request of MTMSA and the rush lien letters are $25.00); and the table of contents was also revised. Mr. Madigan made motion to approve Resolution No Mr. Edwards moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Troy; vote in favor was unanimous [5-0]. 10. Correspondence None. 11. Seminars None. 12. ADJOURN Since there was no further business to come before the Board at 8:16 p.m., the meeting adjourned. Mr. Madigan made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Edwards; vote in favor was unanimous [5-0]. Respectfully submitted, Sheryl Snyder, Township Secretary 43