022  TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HUNTINGDON, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY: 21, 2024, 7:00 P.M. 11279 Center Highway, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 Presiding Officer-Jason Atwood, President, Board of Commissioners  CALLTO ORDER  Commissioner. Atwood called the meeting to order at 7:00. P.M.  ROLLCALL Commissioner Hempel Commissioner. Haigis Commissioner Gray Commissioner Zona Commissioner Bevan Commissioner Gass Commissioner Atwood PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Present Present Present Present Present Present Present  Also Present: Harry Faulk Solicitor. Alexander Ryan Fonzi ChiefRizzo Rich. Albert Dan Miller Kody Grabiak  OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Michael Cole- - Calvary Church  CITIZENS INPUT  Jack Gigiliotti- - 13181 Nature. Lane- -asks ift thel back section of Pine Hollow Road willl bei repaired and if any funds have been secured and what is the plan. He states Cleaveland Price is breaking down the hill and is there aj plan to use their rock instead ofs spending money. Mr. Gigliotti asks if  the mirror on Mahaffey Hill, on the sharp turn, will be replaced.  RESPONSE TO CITIZENS! INPUT  Commissioner Gass states these areas are in Ward 7 and there is deep concern about Pine Hollow Road which is temporarily closed. They put out for grant money and should know something in March or April. Manager Faulk states last Fall a grant was applied for Haymaker Road, Pine Hollow Road and also a boom tractor. He states Pine Hollow Road: repairs are estimated at three hundred seventy five to four hundred thousand dollars. Permits have also been submitted to DEP. As far as using rock from Cleaveland Price, he states the projects will go out to bid where contractors will calculate that into their bids. Commissioner Gass asks Rich Albert about the mirror on Mahaffey Hill who responds that Public Works never put a mirror up in this area and feels iti is not practical to put ai mirror up while moving in a çar. There is no record ofPublic Works    023  February 21,2024  everi installing a mirror and maybe aj private homeowner puti it up. ChiefRizzo also does not recall  everi installing a mirror. APPROVALOFI MINUTES Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Haigis Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Haigis Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Gray PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion: Commissioner Haigis Second: Commissioner Zona STAFF REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS REPORT  Motion to approve (Reorganization Meeting 1/2/23)  Motion carried7-0-0  Motion to approve (Special Meeting 1/11/24)  Motion carried7-0-0  Motion to approve (Regular Meeting 1/17/24)  Motion carried 7-0-0  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0  Commissioner Gray asks ift thel hole on Abrams Drive has ever been repaired. Director Albert  states it is not repaired yet, but is on the list.  PARKS REPORT  Dan Miller thanks those in the community and sponsors who came out to support the Father Daughter Dance. Commissioner. Zona asks ifswings arel left in thej parks during the winter months. Mr. Miller states the swings are still out. Commissioner Zona asks if there are adult swings available. Mr. Millers states there is a combination of child and adult swings. Commissioner Zona asksi ifthere are adult special needs swings and Dan states there are: not adult special needs swings,  but can look into getting some.    024  February 21, 2023  POLICE REPORT  Chief Rizzo states the Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Acrisure Stadium is on Saturday and a Commissioner Gass states a few residents off of Bonnie Kansas - Crown observed drivers making no left turns and does PADot have any plans for this area. Also, the plow trucks that are  team from North Huntingdon Police Report will bej participating.  running through the stop signs and asks the drivers to slow down.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT There are: no Board comments. ENGINEERING REPORT There are no Board comments. FIRE OFFICIAL'S REPORT There were no Board comments.  SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REPORT  1) S-01-2024: Marks Consolidation Plan 2  *Action to approve a lot consolidation located at the end of Moore Drive, Sheridan  Terrace.  Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Hempel  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  2) S-02-2024: Itle Subdivision 2  *Action to approve a subdivision on Center Highway, near border with. Irwin Borough.  Motion: Commissioner Haigis Second: Commissioner Zona  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0- 4    025  February 21,2024  SOLICITOR'S REPORT- Solicitor Alexander  1) Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1 adopting and enacting an ordinance codification for the  Township ofNorth Huntingdon.  Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Bevan TOWNSHIP MANAGERS REPORT  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0  1) Action to approve the January check register.  Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Gass  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0  2) Budget Report- - January 2024 Report.  3) Action to approve Resolution No. 102, authorizing the Township Manager to sign documents pertaining to the Kenda Dam Bridge Replacement DCNR Grant Application.  Motion: Commissioner Haigis Second: Commissioner Gray  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  4) Action to approve. Resolution No. 103, approving the transfer ofrestaurant liquor license  No. R-12271 into North Huntingdon Township.  Motion: Commissioner Gray Second: Commissioner Haigis  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  5) Action to approve Resolution No. 104, designating the Township President and Manager to execute all documents and agreements with the Commonwealth Financing Authority.  Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Hempel  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0    021  February 21, 2024  6) Action to approve Resolution No. 105, providing reciprocity for Act 172 Volunteer Service Credit Program for North Huntingdon Township residents who serve as active volunteers with the Irwin Volunteer Fire Department and Manor Borough Volunteer Fire Department.  Motion: Commissioner Gass Second: Commissioner Gray  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0  7) Action to advertise Ordinance No. 2298, establishing Standards and Regulations pertaining  tor noise.  Motion: Commissioner Bevan Second: Commissioner Hempel  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  8) Action to advertise Ordinance No. 2297, accepting the dedication to public use detention facilities known as detention Iin Dartmoor Estates Phase 1 plan ofl lots and parcel B in Dartmoor Estates Phase II plan of lots being designated as Westmoreland County Tax  Maps No. 54-10-08-0-136 & No. 54-10-08-0-103.  Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Gray  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0  9) Action to purchase three (3) police vehicles from Laurel Ford Inc., for a total of  $114,450.00 under COSTAR Contract #013-056.  Motion: Commissioner Hempel Second: Commissioner Bevan  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  10)Action to release the Fire Escrow Funds for 11413 Drop Road.  Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Gray  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0  11)Action to approve the Opioid Agreement with Westmoreland County.  Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Gass  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0    027  February 21,2024  12)Action to approve easements on parcels #54-06-00-0-055 and #54-06-00-0-056 with the  North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority.  Motion: Commissioner Hempel Second: Commissioner Gray  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  13)Action to approve an easement on parcel #54-07-10-0-165 with the Municipal Authority  ofWestmoreland County. Motion: Commissioner Bevan Second: Commissioner Zona  Motion to approve. Motion carried 17-0-0  14) Action to accept the bid from Craig Couker Roofing of $50,391.00 for the Townhouse  RoofReplacement. Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Haigis Abstain: Commissioner Hempel  Motion to approve. Motion carried 6-0-1  15)Action to award the 2024 Milling & Resurfacing Contract No. 2024-01 to Tresco Paving Corporation for the amount $1,203,708.64 which includes the base bid of $1,172,839.04 and the add alternate Three Springs Road ini the amount of $30,869.60.  Motion: Commissioner Haigis Second: Commissioner Zona  Motion to approve. Motion carried 17-0-0  16) Action to award the 2024 Bituminous Fiber Reinforced Seal Coat and Asphalt Joint and Crack Sealing Contract No. 2024-02 to Russell Standard Corporation for the amount of  $144,565.00. Motion: Commissioner Hempel Second: Commissioner Gray  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0  17)Action to approve the MOU between North Huntingdon Township and the AFSCME  District Council No. 83. Motion: Commissioner Zona Second: Commissioner Bevan  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0    028  February 21. 2024  18).Action to advertise for seasonal positions in the Parks and Public Works Departments.  Motion: Commissioner Hempel Second: Commissioner Gass  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  19).Action toj purchase two (2)2024) International Truck Chassis' int the amount of $256,414.04  from Ascendance Trucks Pennsylvania.  Motion: Commissioner Hempel Second: Commissioner Zona  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  20)Action to purchase bed and snow equipment in the amount of $71,219.00 from U.S.  Municipal Supply. Motion: Commissioner Hempel Second: Commissioner Zona  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  21) Action to grant a conditional waiver to HDJK Development to waive the requirement of the sidewalks in the Walthour Development. The conditions being that the as-builts are completed, corner monuments are installed and the stormwater pond is converted to the  detention pond. Motion: Commissioner Gass Second: Commissioner Hempel  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  22)Action to release aj partial bond in the amount of $56,000.00. for Legends III.  Motion: Commissioner Hempel Second: Commissioner Zona  Motion to approve. Motion carried 7-0-0  23).Action to release aj partial letter of credit in the amount of $100,990.00 for Urban Air.  Motion: Commissioner Hempel Second: Commissioner Gass  Motion to approve. Motion carried7-0-0  24).Action to waive the building permit fees for NHTMA.  Motion: Commissioner Gass Second: Commissioner Bevan  Motion to approve.    029  February 21,2024  Commissioner Atwood asks if there is a final cost on the permits. Manager Faulk states the estimated cost is approximately three hundred nine thousand dollars, but are still waiting on the final bids to be received. Commissioner Zona states he would make a motion to table until the  final cost is received. Motion: Commissioner. Zona Second: Commissioner Gray FURTHER BOARD COMMENTS  Motion to table until the final cost is received.  Motion carried 7-0-0  Commissioner Zona states recently in the new / social media, the Westmoreland County Commissioners decided to move their meetings from the Courthouse to some different locations and also different times instead of 10AM. He feels North Huntingdon Township are leaders and suggests to send a letter from the Board opening the doors of the Townhouse for their meetings. Commissioner Zona also adds that right now, police officers are under attack in our Country. He asks everyone to show support of the police officers and to display a blue light in your window  The. Board agrees.  showing support of police officers. Commissioner Hempel agrees  ADJOURNMENT Motion: Commissioner. Haigis Second: Commissioner Gray  Motion to adjourn. (7:33P.M.) Motion carried7-0-0  1) Regular Meeting Minutes ofl February 21, 2024 were approved by the Board of  Commissioners on March 20, 2024.  AFOL Harry R. Faulk, Township Manager  fo  jjh