• • FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Regular Meeting August 27, 2014

Call to Order:

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Supervisor Caldwell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. prevailing time and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:

Fallowfield Township Supervisors met for the August 27, 2014, regular monthly meeting @ 6:00 p.m., at the Fallowfield Township Municipal Building, 9 Memorial Drive, Charleroi, Pa. Present where Supervisor Wilbur Caldwell, Supervisor Earl Sadler, Supervisor Bruce C. Smith, Secretary!Treasurer Karen Talbert, and Solicitor Thomas P. Agrafiotis.

Approval of the Agenda:

Supervisor Caldwell added the Solicitor's invoice of $1,325.00 to the approval of payment of August, 2014, bills and payroll. Supervisor Caldwell asked if there were any other corrections or additions to the Agenda and there being none called for a motion. Supervisor Sadler made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended, second by Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any discussion or comment and there being none called for a roll call vote.

RCV: Supervisor Smith- yes, Supervisor Sadler- yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

Special Meeting held August 18, 2014:

Supervisor Caldwell stated that a Special Meeting was held on August 18, 2014, which was basically to approve additional work to be performed on Hess Road.

Approval of the Minutes:

Supervisor Caldwell asked ifthere were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 30, 2014, and if not, called for approval of the minutes. Supervisor Sadler made a motion to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for discussion and there being none, a roll call vote was taken:

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

Supervisor Caldwell asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the special meeting held on August 18, 2014, and if not, called for approval of the minutes. Supervisor Sadler made a motion to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for discussion and there being none, a roll call vote was taken:

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

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• • • Approval of the Bills and Payroll:

Supervisor Caldwell called for the approval of the bills and payroll as prepared by the Secretary with the inclusion of the Solicitor' s invoice of $1,325.00. Supervisor Smith made a motion to approve the payment of the bills and payroll, with the addition of the Solicitor's invoice, second by Supervisor Sadler. Supervisor Caldwell called for questions or comments and there being none, a roll call vote was taken:

RCV: Supervisor Smith- yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell- yes.

At this point in the meeting, Supervisor Caldwell announced that State Police were in attendance at the meeting. Sergeant Geno Fagnilli, Station Commander at the Belle Vernon Barracks, introduced himself. He reported that statistical data for the summer period, June 151

through today, compared this summer to last summer, incidents are strikingly similar, and are extremely low. He further informed the audience that the biggest crime in the Township is theft, and by no means, is it substantial. He provided the example of June 151 until today, and there were a total of 6 thefts, two of which were thefts of actual motor vehicles, so the Township had four (4) other thefts. The Sergeant stated that is not a lot for in a three month period over the summer. With reports on the Interstate, we had 731 incidents, but if you take out the interstate that brings that number down to 150. The incidents range from false alarms to a request to speak to an officer. He further stated that 150 incidents through summer are not very much, and Fallowfield is one of the best Townships as far as police response required. He did urge everyone lock their cars and doors.

Correspondence:

1. Supervisor Caldwell reported that we had received a thank you letter from the Borough of Charleroi for our donation to the July 3 rd Community Day.

2. Supervisor Smith reported that we had recently received correspondence from Jefferson Hills Ambulance Association and Rostraver-West Newton Emergency Services showing interest in providing emergency medical services to the Township. Supervisor Smith looked into the sudden interest from these ambulance services and discovered that an article in the Tribune Review concerning financial difficulties of the owner of the Ft. Cherry Ambulance Service may have triggered the letters. Supervisor Smith believed that the article triggered rumors about the possibility that Ft. Cherry Ambulance Service was going under or was bankrupt. At this point, Ft. Cherry Ambulance Service is claiming that they are okay financially and did not see any problem in fulfilling their obligations to Fallowfield or to the neighboring commurut1es. Both Jefferson Hills Ambulance and Rostraver-West Newton Emergency Services would be interested in providing service from a sub-station similar to what Ft. Cherry is doing now; however both ambulance services stated that they would also have to have the neighboring communities. Supervisor Smith also stressed that even if there is a problem with Ft. Cherry, we have dual coverage with Mon Valley Emergency Services.

3. Supervisor Smith reported that we received an email from Kelly Young of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania about October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He further stated that he spoke to Kelly Young and they are looking to municipalities and other entities to help participate in promoting awareness.

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• • • Washington, Greene and Fayette Counties are participating and they would like our Township Building to be a drop off point for information with such items as yard signs, magnets, lapel pins and flyers at no cost to the Township. Supervisor Smith strongly urged that we consider this since it would not take up much space and there is no expense to the Township and he would coordinate the project. To be brought up in New Business.

Old Business:

A. Status update of Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan - Supervisor Caldwell stated that he has not heard anything regarding the status of the grant from the LGA and we may hear something by late September.

B. Status update of Delta Development Group - Motion to have a Final Report Presentation Meeting on the results of the Economic Report and Park and Recreation Survey Results on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at Charleroi High School - Supervisor Caldwell stated that the Planning Commission met with the Charleroi Area School District last month and had a joint meeting with Delta Development. The purpose of the meeting was to give a heads up to the Charleroi School District because they are mentioned in this report and we wanted them to know how they were going to be mentioned and why, so they could respond. At that meeting, we talked about having a Special Meeting to do the presentation. The Planning Commission is requesting that we do this Special Meeting at the Charleroi High School Community Room on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at 7:00p.m. The School District would also advertise the meeting on their billboard in front of the school.

Supervisor Caldwell reiterated that it would be a joint meeting; both the Park and Recreation Survey results as well as the Economic Development would be reviewed at that time. Supervisor Sadler questioned if this was a public meeting or not and asked if it should be advertised. The Solicitor asked if there was going to be any action taken at this meeting, and Supervisor Caldwell stated, no. Supervisor Sadler felt that if you are going to be giving a report of what happened and the public's money was involved in this then it should be advertised. Solicitor Agrafiotis informed the Board that you would have to first approve to have this final report presentation that night, and if there is any cost associated with that, then it would be appropriate to have a second motion for those costs being paid. There was some back and forth between Supervisor Sadler and Caldwell about Delta charging the Township every time there is a meeting. Supervisor Caldwell stated that at this point, the peak portion of the quote has been met and Delta knows that they have to do two additional meetings which are already paid. Therefore, all there would be would be the ancillary expenses, which are a part of the package we entered into with them. Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to have the Special Meeting to review the results of the Economic Survey and the Park and Recreation survey at the community room at the Charleroi Area School on September 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., second by Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments. Supervisor Smith spoke and stated that in addition to the presentation by Delta, the School Board and School Administration have also agreed to have a meet and greet with the new Superintendent as well as provide a school campus tour after our session is over. This is one of the reasons we choice to do it and perhaps it will draw more people.

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• • • Carol Fox spoke from the audience and stated that she thought that the purpose of the

purchase of our projection system was so that we could have these types of meetings here at the Township building. Supervisor Caldwell stated that there was some consideration for that but we are hoping that we have a large enough group that this room won't be big enough. He further stated that one of the main reasons was to introduce the Superintendent and for those who have not been in the school, to give them an opportunity to walk through. Melvin Fox also spoke from the audience and stated that the Township Building will hold 50 or more and I personally don' t think we will have a large turnout. Supervisor Caldwell stated that we are hoping we do and that is the reason. Helen Sadler spoke from the audience and stated, "you said at no added expense, okay and I understand that they have already paid their fee, but are they going to be charging for mileage and other expenses?" Supervisor Caldwell stated, yes. Helen Sadler then stated "so that would be extra." Supervisor Caldwell stated, no, that was part of the contract originally signed, so there are no extra expenses, except those previously agreed to. Supervisor Caldwell wanted to clarify that it was brought up at the working meeting that Delta talked about a study for an economic plan for three, five and ten years. Supervisor Caldwell stated that was correct that the three, five and ten year plans were made at a proposal meeting; however, after the Planning Commission met, that was not a part of the quote factor for these two phases. Supervisor Caldwell again called for any additional questions or comments and there being none called for a roll call vote:

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

Supervisor Caldwell made a motion that we advertise in the newspaper for this meeting, second by Supervisor Smith.

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler- yes, Supervisor Caldwell -yes.

At the Solicitor' s suggestion, Supervisor Caldwell made a motion that any additional mileage, tolls or fees associated with the meeting by Delta be accepted, second by Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any discussion and there being none a roll call vote was taken.

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

C. Status update of Codification Program - Supervisor Caldwell reported that the Planning Commission met and submitted the Organizational Analysis to General Code and it will probably be 90 to 180 days before we get that back. The Solicitor reviewed it and everything was in order, so we are well on our way to the Codification process. Solicitor Agrafiotis stated that he spoke to our Zoning Officer (UCC Certified) and ask him if he ever had a chance to look at the BOCA Ordinances which I believe could be superseded and he agreed with my opinion that those should be left off.

D. State of Evidence Room - Supervisor Smith reported that when he last spoke to Detective McElhaney the evidence that they physically took from here, which was drug and drug related, is staged to be destroyed. The weapons that they inventoried, they are waiting for some place in Cecil Township which is going to destroy everything; they are just waiting for a scheduling date. As far as the remaining records, that we had agreed to go through and shred, we have gone through eight boxes of that, not looking at the records, but simply looking for anything that might be considered evidence, like cash or drugs. We will continue to do that and once we have gone through everything and we are ready for the destruction of the documents, I

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• • • would like to make arrangements with the Paper Exchange to come and do that on site. In the past I have worked with them through the YMCA and I believe that is also who we used here at the Township when the Records Room was cleaned. Rather than going through the procedure of getting quotes, I can tell you that in this area between Paper Exchange and Iron Mountain, Paper Exchange is less costly. Supervisor Smith made a motion to use the Paper Exchange for onsite document shredding service, second by Supervisor Sadler. Solicitor Agrafiotis ask if they will be under the three quote limit, which I believe is $11,200.00. Supervisor Smith stated, yes, it will be well under. He further stated that they charge a fee plus so much per box. Supervisor Sadler seconded the motion. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments. Solicitor Agrafiotis suggested adding a dollar figure to the motion. Supervisor Smith amended his motion to include a not to exceed $3,000.00, second by Supervisor Sadler. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments, and there being none called for a roll call vote:

RCV: Supervisor Smith- yes, Supervisor Sadler- yes, Supervisor Caldwell- yes.

E. Motion to be a Rose Quartz Sponsor ($250.00) of the Monongahela Valley Hospital Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk- Supervisor Caldwell stated that this matter was discussed at the working meeting. Supervisor Sadler made a motion that the Township be a Rose Quartz Sponsor in the amount of $250.00 of the Monongahela Valley Hospital Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk, second by Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments, and there being none called for a roll call vote:

RCV: Supervisor Smith- yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

F. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 214 (Jake Brake restriction on Route 481)- Supervisor Caldwell stated that the Board has had various discussions regarding a jake brake Ordinance within the Township on Route 481 and stated that PennDOT did the study and sent us a letter regarding the study.

Solicitor Agrafiotis stated that we were authorized, once we received the letter from PennDOT dated July 15, 2014, to advertise and prepare an Ordinance for those sections of Route 481. He stated that the advertisement was in last Wednesday' s Valley Independent, so it would be appropriate at this time, to consider this Ordinance. The Solicitor discussed in detail the terms and conditions of the Ordinance and asked if there were any questions by the Supervisors. Supervisor Smith asked if once this is enacted and the Codification is complete and this Ordinance becomes a part of the Township Code, can the Code Enforcement Officer enforce the Ordinance. Solicitor Agrafiotis stated that he believed that it would have to be enforced by the police. Sergeant Fagnilli spoke from the audience stating that the State Police cannot enforce a Township Ordinance since it does not appear in the Vehicle Code; a local Ordinance is not enforceable under State law. Sergeant Fagnilli stated that you could make the argument that if there were signs erected by PennDOT that were promulgated by the Department of Transportation, we could loosely interpret that as an obedience to traffic control device violation and cite them under that section which isn't the same thing as saying it is a $300.00 fme under the Township Code.

Solicitor Agrafiotis stated that it was our understanding that since PennDOT did the study, approved us doing this on a State Road, and we incorporated it therein, we were thinking along the alternative means you said and could be enforced by State Police. Sergeant Fagnilli stated that a Code Enforcement Officer could enforce the Ordinance but could not make a traffic

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• • • stop. Supervisor Smith asked if Section 5 (as to enforcement) should be amended to show that the State Police cannot enforce the Ordinance. Solicitor Agrafiotis stated, no, because it says state police or other agency, so it is okay.

Supervisor Sadler made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 214 - Jake Brake Restrictions on Route 481, second by Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments. Someone from the audience spoke (he did not state his name) and he stated that 200 feet past Colvin Road, traveling north, they are already done using their jake brakes. (he made another statement at this point; however, it was inaudible) Supervisor Caldwell stated that we have no choice but to put the signs where PennDOT directs. The same gentlemen from the audience spoke again, stating that there is an issue going down the hill but I have seen plenty of tractor trailer trucks come down in a reduced gear, not using their jake brakes (inaudible). Solicitor Agrafiotis stated that the Supervisors are trying to do whatever they can to help the residents out and the fact that it is a state road, PennDOT dictates where the signs are placed, we have no jurisdiction to do anything other than what they allow. Supervisor Caldwell called for any further discussion or comments, and there being none, called for a roll call vote.

RCV: Supervisor Smith- yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

G. Continued discussion regarding Solicitor's review into the preparation of an Ordinance regulating outdoor wood and other outdoor fuel furnaces -Solicitor Agrafiotis reported that Supervisor Smith had provided him with a very helpful document from PSA TS and stated that the Board may want to look at it. Supervisor Smith stated that he would forward it to the Board members. He also stated that he found it by accident and that it was published by PSATS January of 2011 in one of their publications and it was a ruling that was made by the State.

H. Status of Hess Road Paving Project and forfeiture of cash road bond -Supervisor Caldwell stated that he had added the "forfeiture of cash road bond" but he was not sure if that was applicable to this or not. Supervisor Sadler stated, no, the road was paved and it sounds like we are forfeiting that bond (Alex Paris bond for paving) and the bond for forfeiture was the original bond that was provided around nine or ten years ago. Solicitor Agrafiotis stated that the discussion we had at the agenda meeting was, once the shouldering was completed and we had the final figure of what we were out of pocket, we could draft a letter to Mountain View that we were taking their bond and provide then with the cost to us for repairing the roadway. Supervisor Sadler reiterated that we are seeking the original bond that was put up ($11 ,500.00) around nine or ten years ago and it has nothing to do with Alex Paris. Solicitor Agrafiotis explained that what he was saying was once Alex Paris is done, (Supervisor Sadler stated that they should be done in about two weeks) we will know the total cost to fix the road and inform them of the cost in a letter telling them that we are keeping their bond and considering litigation for the balance. Solicitor Agrafiotis stated that we already had a motion to forfeit the bond so I am just waiting for the final figure and that will go in the letter.

I. Sewer line repair at upper field - Supervisor Caldwell stated that he had not done anything with this yet, as he had not gotten a hold of Robbie Kyle since the last meeting.

J. Status of Memorial Drive and Township Parking Lot Paving Project-

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• • • Supervisor Sadler stated that nothing has been scheduled but all the paperwork has been sent and Morgan Excavating will get a hold of him when they are getting ready to do the job.

New Business:

A. Motion to accept and approve the seven (7) members as listed on the attached sheet with length of term for the new reorganized Parks and Recreation Board -Supervisor Caldwell stated that on Saturday, we had an informational meeting with the new Parks and Recreation Board, and these are the people who volunteered to serve on the Board. He stated that we met with four of the three, talked to them and they are a very enthusiastic group waiting to get started. I have their contact information here. As for the term limits, based on the five year term, we drew names out of a cup and we have the names of those and what their expiration date will be: Jay Celaschi - 12/31114; Johna Pellegrini - 12/31/15; Daryl Beveridge - 12/31/15; Cindy Kemp - 12/31116; Addio Fiordigigli - 12/31/17; William Henderson -12/31/17 and Trey Tilghman- 12/31/18. We have a variety of people and they represent the Township, there is one member from each ball league, the rest are independent. We also have an experienced physical therapist and we are hoping with can develop some programs with her. Supervisor Caldwell stated that at this time, I would like to appoint these people to the new Parks and Recreation Board:

Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to appoint Jay Celaschi to the Parks and Recreation Board with a term expiration date of 12/31114, second Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments. Supervisor Smith spoke stating that the appointment should be made contingent upon the individuals completing the Act 33 and Act 34 requirements. There being no further questions or comments, Supervisor Caldwell called a roll call vote:

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell -yes.

Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to appoint Johna Pellegrini to the Parks and Recreation Board with a term expiration date of 12/31115 subject to the Act 33 and Act 34 requirements, second Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments and there being none, called for a roll call vote:

RCV: Supervisor Smith- yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to appoint Daryl Beveridge to the Parks and Recreation Board with a term expiration date of 12/31115 subject to the Act 33 and Act 34 requirements, second Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments and there being none, called for a roll call vote:

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to appoint Cindy Kemp to the Parks and Recreation Board with a term expiration date of 12/31/16 subject to the Act 33 and Act 34 requirements, second Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments and there being none, called for a roll call vote:

RCV: Supervisor Smith- yes, Supervisor Sadler- yes, Supervisor Caldwell -yes.

Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to appoint Addio Fiordigigli to the Parks and Recreation Board with a term expiration date of 12/31117 subject to the Act 33 and Act 34

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• • • requirements, second Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments and there being none, called for a roll call vote:

RCV: Supervisor Smith- yes, Supervisor Sadler- yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to appoint William Henderson to the Parks and Recreation Board with a term expiration date of 12/31117 subject to the Act 33 and Act 34 requirements, second Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments and there being none, called for a roll call vote:

RCV: Supervisor Smith- yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell -yes.

Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to appoint Trey Tilghman to the Parks and Recreation Board with a term expiration date of 12/31118 subject to the Act 33 and Act 34 requirements, second Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments and there being none, called for a roll call vote:

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell -yes.

B. Motion to move $20,000.00 of the $83,534.19 not used or earmarked of the Act 13 monies to the Park and Recreation Matching fund account - Supervisor Caldwell stated that at the working meeting he reported on the Act 13 monies. He reported that to date, we have received the sum of $345,251.19, from that we have earmarked or used for specific items is $265,717.00, leaving a balance of $83,534.19. Of the $265,717.00, we have spent or earmarked 62% for Township equipment, 22% for Parks and Recreation, 12% for economic development, and 4% for codification.

Supervisor Caldwell also stated that in the Parks and Recreation account we have $39,523.56 in matching funds therein. He stated that with the upcoming Special Meeting on September 1Oth regarding the results of the Parks and Recreation survey that he would like to make a motion to add an additional $20,000.00 to those matching funds from the $83,534.19 remaining in Act 13 monies. He stated that with the addition of $20,000.00 this would give us matching funds in the parks and recreation account of $59,523.56. He further said that this would make the residents of the Township feel that the Board is behind this program and that we are trying to make it grow. He went onto to say that we are not using taxpayer funded money but Act 13 funds. He also discussed the $10,000.00 from the Lion's Club which is still available. He said that with the additional $20,000.00 and the $10,000.00 from the Lion's Club this would give us almost $70,000.00 which would make a good effort for matching funds going forward. Supervisor Caldwell made the motion to take $20,000.00 out of the remaining Act 13 monies of $83,534.19 and move it to the Parks and Recreation matching funds account. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments.

Melvin Fox spoke and stated that Act 13 is public money, and is the taxpayer' s money. Supervisor Caldwell stated that it is not taxpayer money that you paid out of your pocket. Melvin Fox stated that it is still money coming to our township. Supervisor Caldwell stated that, believe it or not, a lot of people want it. Melvin Fox stated that he is dead set against it and that it is a foolish thing and that most people who use the parks are not from our Township. Supervisor Caldwell stated that he disagreed and he thinks we need this and it is going to be expensive. He stated that we are going to do fundraisers and whatever it takes because we are talking a lot of money and the Park Board is enthusiastic about doing this.

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• • • Melvin Fox stated that we need roads. Supervisor Caldwell stated that we have roads and you keep saying that and that is not a true statement. Carol Fox spoke and said you already have thirty some thousand dollars, isn't that enough to get started. Supervisor Caldwell stated, no. Carol Fox stated, I mean if the Lion's Club gives $10,000.00 you only need $10,000.00 and you have it.

Supervisor Caldwell stated that we will need well over $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 in order to get matching funds and we believe that we can get that. We are estimating between $250,000.00 and $300,000.00 for both parks. He further stated that is not just for ball fields but for playground equipment, basketball courts, volley ball courts. He urged that everyone come to the upcoming Special Meeting and you will hear the results of these two surveys and you will have a better understanding of it. Supervisor Caldwell stated that I made the motion and I need a second. Supervisor Smith made a public comment stating that he does not disagree, that at some point, it is the right thing to do; however, I don't see the urgency to do it now. He stated that he thought we should wait until the Delta report has been heard by everybody and the Parks and Recreation Board has had a chance to form and get their feet on the ground.

Supervisor Caldwell stated that regardless of this meeting, it shows that we are behind this program, by taking the Act 13 money and putting it in there. He further stated that we told the Parks and Recreation Board on Saturday that that money was there and available. Supervisor Smith stated we told them it could be. Supervisor Caldwell stated, yes, but I just think the more we show an effort on our part to put the money in, the more the public will see we are behind this. Supervisor Sadler spoke stating that next month you are going to ask for thirty some thousand dollars for Delta to continue onto the second phase of the study. Supervisor Caldwell stated, no, to which Supervisor Sadler then stated maybe then it will be the next month. Supervisor Caldwell again stated, no. He reminded that we were going to narrow that down and the only way we would do that was if we got a grant from the DCNR. We put the application in and we have not heard back from them and as far as Phase 2 we never agreed to go ahead with Phase 2 and we all said we would be selective as to Phase 2. Supervisor Sadler stated that we have spent quite a bit of money on this study and all we have is a batting cage, new electric box and a portable potty that was hauled away. Supervisor Smith reiterated that he would like to see the new Parks and Recreation Board get behind this and thinks if they get their feet on the ground and if the funds are already there, they are just going to say go ahead and do it and if they need to raise the funds for it they will have more ownership in it and they may be able to come up with some creative ways to raise money to put into that matching fund and if not we are not in any hurry to spend this money it is still going to be there. Supervisor Caldwell withdrew his motion.

C. Motion to interview and obtain quotes for a fmancial consultant or firm with expertise in Municipal or Township Capitol Expense Budgets for a three, five and ten year plan - Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to obtain quotes for a financial consultant or firm with expertise in Municipal or Township Capitol Expense Budgets for a three, five and ten year plan, second by Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Sadler stated that he has been here for five years and we have the same amount of money coming in every year and at the end of the year we have very little left. Supervisor Sadler stated that he would like to know how anybody could change what we are doing paying our bills. He felt that we did not spend our Act

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• • • 13 monies properly and that he did not believe that we needed a consultant to tell us how to spend it (we are a municipality not a business). Supervisor Caldwell stated that he believed that to be successful, even in a municipality, you need to have a three year, five year and possibly 10 year plan to determine your expendables and ratio to capital projects. He further stated that in the future you need to determine what your issues are and start to budget for that. He further stated that Supervisor Sadler brought up an excellent point at the working meeting about a rainy day fund. Supervisor Smith and Supervisor Sadler went back and forth in discussion about the purchase of new equipment (all new equipment). Carole Fox spoke from the audience and stated I think when the public elected you three, we figured you guys would take care of the budget, figure out what you need in machinery where the money comes from and all that stuff. Supervisor Caldwell called for any further questions or comments and there being none, called for a roll call vote.

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

D. Motion to do a survey as to what the costs would be to enter into an agreement with an existing police force; establish our own department; or continue current coverage. Establish cost to the Township, and what would all be involved to do this. Survey to be done with three Supervisors and completed for presentation no later than September, 2015. Feasibility Study only - Supervisor Caldwell reported that the driving force regarding this motion is comments from the Planning Commission as to the status of a police force. He further stated that at this time we are not considering anything nor do we feel that we have a problem in that regard. He stated that he has been asked what the drawback is and one is probably the finances. He stated that he has been often asked what it would cost and we do not know the answer to that. Therefore, we would like to put together a package as to what four or five possible entities we have, what they would provide and what the cost would be of such a service. Once we have this information we will put together a report. Supervisor Caldwell reiterated that this is just to complete a study and in no way are we changing what we currently have in place. Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to do the study, with Supervisor Smith to coordinate, second Supervisor Smith. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments and there being none called for a roll call vote.

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

E. Motion to set weight limits on Hess Road - Solicitor Agrafiotis stated that he spoke to the Township Engineer and also that he received an official report in accordance with PennDOT rules and regulations and also State code. The Engineer is recommending that a 13 ton weight limit be placed on Hess Road commencing at the intersection of State Route 91 7 and our portion of the road terminates at the Somerset Township line. The Solicitor reported that we do have a centralized Ordinance No. 141, and as a part of that Ordinance, the Supervisors are allowed by Resolution to designate additional roads from time to time to be added to that Ordinance. He further stated that in the past, we have added roads pursuant thereto. The Solicitor provided Resolution No. 454 which would place a 13 ton weight limit on Hess Road and the appropriate weight limit signs will be erected on each end of the road. Supervisor Smith made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 454, second by Supervisor Sadler. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments and there being none called for a roll call vote.

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell- yes.

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• • • F. Motion to establish speed limit on Kennedy Road - Solicitor Agrafiotis

stated that it was his understanding that the Township Engineer was to prepare a speed limit study on Kennedy Road. He stated that once the study is done, which he anticipated would be done before the next meeting, the Board needs to authorize the Solicitor to advertise for a proposed Ordinance establishing the speed limit. Supervisor Caldwell made a motion to authorize the Solicitor to advertise and prepare the proposed Ordinance establishing a speed limit on Kennedy road for the next meeting, second Supervisor Sadler. Supervisor Caldwell called for any questions or comments and there being none called for a roll call vote.

RCV: Supervisor Smith - yes, Supervisor Sadler - yes, Supervisor Caldwell - yes.

G. Permits - Supervisor Caldwell stated that Richard Mudrick was at the Courthouse attempting to determine the tax base for Alta Vista for some of the upcoming businesses in the park when he was approached by someone who worked for the County and was complaining about the Township's poor effort in providing them with Building Permits. She further stated that there is a report that is to be filled out monthly and that was not being done timely. Supervisor Caldwell stated that this is costing the Township money, although it is small, it must be corrected. Supervisor Sadler stated that he had spoken with Frank Monack regarding this matter and he believed we were currently up to date and will continue efforts to make sure this is done timely.

Other Business:

A. Supervisor Caldwell reported that an executive session will be held immediately following this meeting regarding a labor issue.

B. Supervisor Smith had another issue regarding the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He stated that they are asking for five (5) minutes of floor time at a meeting and there being no problem with the other Supervisor, Supervisor Smith stated that he will coordinate that.

Reports:

Parks & Recreation - Nothing further. Planning Board - Nothing further. Solicitor' s Report - Solicitor Agrafiotis added that going back to the

evidence room; he did look through the juvenile records and will be destroying those in short order.

Code & Building Report/Zoning Report- Provided by the Secretary. Road Report- Supervisor Sadler stated that the report was on file .

Supervisor Sadler introduced our new Road Master, John Grossi, who was in attendance at the meeting and Supervisor Sadler stated that he was doing a very good job. He also discussed the other Road Crew employee who was hired, Dustin Ginsburg. He further went onto say that this was the first time that we have had a full road crew in over a year, only working with one man or two men all year which was very hard.

Fire Report/Mon Valley EMS Services - Provided by the Secretary. Animal Control Report - Provided by the Secretary. Mon Valley Transit Report - Provided by Supervisor Smith.

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• • Public Safety - Nothing further.

Public Discussion:

Michelle DeVitis- Water problem on DeAmbroggi Road. Fred Vernet- Water problem on DeAmbroggi Road. Melvin Fox - Spending too much money. Larry Ambrose - Outdoor fuel Ordinance and looking into police coverage. Bob Cavassi - Rodgers Manor. William Weaver - Speeding on Route 481.

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Supervisor Caldwell stated that the date of the next work session is September 15, 2014, at 6:00p.m. and the next regular meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. There being no further business, Supervisor Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:26p.m., second by Supervisor Sadler.

Karen Talbert, Secretaryffreasurer

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