9 7 j '-' TOWNSHIP OF ROSTRAVER

Wednesday, June 23, 1999

Minutes of a Special Meeting

A Special Meeting of the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners was called on this date by Vice President Donald M. Yoder at 7:00p.m., in the Rostraver Municipal Building, Rostraver, .

Members present were: Brian L. Sokol Donald M. Yoder AndrewS. Temoshenka

Solicitor Mitchel, Manager McLachlin, Engineer DeiCas and Secretary Prentice were present. Chief Resetar was absent.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairman Yoder with the audience participating.

CITIZENS WANTING TO DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:

Brian L. Sokol moved to hear from citizens who wish to be heard at this time on agenda items. Andrew S. Temoshenka seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded:

Brian L. Sokol - yea Donald M. Yoder - yea Andrew S. Temoshenka - yea

Total yeas - 3; nays - 0

Nick Lorenzo, Sylvia Drive - Questioned the Release and Right of Entry Agreement with Agnes Krivyanik.

PETITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTION NO. 576, introduced by Karren A. Markle, was a Resolution for Plan Revision for New Land Development (Mon Valley Progress Council, Inc.) for sewer tap-ins and sewer extensions only was given a reading by Solicitor Mitchel.

RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Section 5 of the Act of January 24, 1966, P. L. 1535, No. 537, known as the "Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act", as Amended, and the Rules and Regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department) adopted thereunder, Chapter 71 of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code, require the municipality to adopt an Official Sewage Facilities Plan providing for sewage services adequate to prevent ------.,...----.,. ------9 8 '" contamination of waters of the Commonwealth and/or environmental health hazards from sewage wastes, and to review said plan whenever it is necessary to determine whether a proposed method of sewage disposal for a new land development conforms to a comprehensive program of pollution control and water quality management, and

WHEREAS, The Mon Valley Progress Council, Inc. has proposed the development of a parcel of land identified as Rostraver Industrial Park, and described in the attached Sewage Facilities Planning Module, and proposes that such subdivision be served by sewer tap-ins and sewer extension.

WHEREAS, Township of Rostraver finds that the subdivision described in the attached Sewage Facilities Planning Module conforms to applicable sewage related zoning and other sewage related municipal ordinances and plans, and to a comprehensive program of pollution control and water quality management.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioners of the Township of Rostraver hereby adopt and submit to the Department of Environmental Protection for its approval as a revision to the "Official Sewage Facilities Plan" of the municipality the above referenced Sewage Facilities Planning Module which is attached hereto.

Andrew S. Temoshenka moved Resolution No. 576 be adopted as read. Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded:

Brian L. Sokol - yea Donald M. Yoder - yea Andrew S. Temoshenka - yea

Total yeas - 3; nays - 0

Resolved this 23rd day of June, 1999. Board of Commissioners. Township of Rostraver. BY: Austin A. Cratty, President. ATTEST: Darlene Prentice, Secretary.

MOTIONS:

Brian L. Sokol moved that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Release and Right of Entry Agreement with Agnes Krivyanik. Andrew S. Temoshenka seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded:

Brian L. Sokol - yea Donald M. Yoder - yea Andrew S. Temoshenka - yea Total yeas - 3; nay- 0

Brian L. Sokol moved to award the Rostraver Township Ridge Road Paving Project 1999 contract to Pompei and Sons, Inc. for their low bid price of $195,047.98. Andrew S. Temoshenka seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: Brian L. Sokol - yea Donald M. Yoder - yea Andrew S. Temoshenka - yea

Total yeas - 3; nay - 0

Andrew S. Temoshenka moved that the Mon Valley Progress Council Subdivision for seven (7) lots at Rostraver Township Airport be approved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The proposed development is an industrial park. Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded:

Brian L. Sokol - yea Donald M. Yoder - yea Andrew S. Temoshenka - yea

Total yeas - 3; nay - 0

REVIEW ITEMS:

1. Commissioners reviewed a letter that was sent to Michael W. Skirpan, member of the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 27, 1999. To date, Township has not received a answer from Mr. Skirpan stating that he wishes to retain his position on the Commission or resign. Mr. Skirpan has not attended a Planning Commission meeting since September 17, 1998.

Andrew S. Temoshenka moved to accept the letter of intent for this position until July 6, 1999. Brian L. Sokol seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded:

Brian L. Sokol - yea Donald M. Yoder - yea Andrew S. Temoshenka - yea Total yeas - 3; nays - 0

2. Commissioners discussed the possibility of installing a time clock in the Municipal Building to be used by the non-union employees.

3. Commissioners reviewed the A & F Real Estate Final Development. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this request at their meeting on June 17, 1999. A request for final approval of land development of Tax Map No. 56-09-00-0-195. This parcel contains 1.2 acres and is located on the South side of Route 201 across from the ramp to Route 51 South (formerly Sweeney's Restaurant) . The development will replace the old Sweeney's Restaurant which is in the process of being torn down. This item will appear on the Commissioners Monthly Meeting agenda for July 7, 1999.

4. Commissioners reviewed the Insurance Plan Administration and Police Department have Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Select Blue. Must have doctor for referral and pay $10.00 each visit. No major medical forms to fill out. New rates went into effect as of July 1, 1999 - this bill was already paid. ------.,..--,------:100 Vice-Chairman Donald M. Yoder stated that the Chairman of all Boards, Commissioners and Authorities or a representative should attend the Commissioners Meetings. A letter will be sent out to notify the Chairman of these Boards regarding the Commissioners request.

Vice-Chairman Donald M. Yoder suggested the sale of all Township property that is of no use to the Township.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD:

Brian L. Sokol moved to hear from citizens in attendance. Andrew S. Temoshenka seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded: Brian L. Sokol - yea Donald M. Yoder - yea Andrew S. Temoshenka - yea

Total yeas - 3; nays - 0

Bob Vertacnik, Collinsburg Talked about the Collinsburg Sewage Project.

Jim Melton, 424 Collinsburg Road - Concerned about the stench in the river. Would like to see the sewage project move forward in Collinsburg.

Jan Oblak, Collinsburg - Wanted to know how soon the agenda for the Commissioners meeting is ready and if anyone could have a copy before the meeting.

Ike Oblak, Collinsburg Wanted to know what the tap-in fees for Collinsburg would be.

Louise Farmer, Collinsburg - Questioned how anyone could become a member of one of the Boards. Stuart Breegle, Collinsburg - Wanted to see the plans submitted by KLH for the Collinsburg Sewage Project.

Bob Vertacnik, Collinsburg - Wanted to know if the Commissioners were receiving information from the Sewage Authority.

Nick Lorenzo - Would like to see the Commissioners delay the Collinsburg Project until funding is given for this project.

Jenny Smith, 518 Rostraver Drive - Wanted to know why Rostraver's tap - in fees are $2,500.00 when other Municipalities are lower.

Stuart Breegle - Questioned the Solicitor about liening of property for the sewage. Is there any way you can loose your home.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to be discussed Brian L. Sokol moved the meeting be adjourned. Andrew S. Temoshenka seconded the motion. The following yea and nay votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16p.m. -----~-----

Brian L. Sokol - yea Donald M. Yoder - yea Andrew S. Temoshenka - yea

Total yeas - 3; nays - 0

Austin A. Cratty, President

ATTEST: