Board of Supervisors Meeting at 7:30 pm

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING – OCTOBER 9, 2019 – AGENDA – 7:30 P.M.

1 – CALL THE OCTOBER 9, 2019 REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ORDER

2 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  

3 – THIS MEETING IS BEING RECORDED

4 – IF ANYONE IS TAPING THIS MEETING, PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS

5 – ROLL CALL

6 – ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS; PERSONNEL; AND/OR INFO-GATHERING MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

a) John Zurisko attended the PRC Meeting on Tuesday, October 1.

b)John Zurisko and Gary Risch attended the Planning Commission Meeting on Wednesday, October 2.

c) The Board of Supervisors met with their Solicitor in the Township Municipal Building on Wednesday, October 9.

7 – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES from the September 11, 2019 Regular Monthly Meeting of the Buffalo Township Board of Supervisors as recorded

8 – ACCEPTANCE OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1-30, 2019, INCLUSIVE FOR AUDIT.

9 – MOTION TO PAY THE MONTHLY BILLS

 OLD BUSINESS:

 1. REVISED EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS FOR YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2020.

a) Motion approving Police Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation Form at $61,564 beginning January 1, 2020

b) Motion approving non-uniformed Employees Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation Form at $96,076 for year beginning January 1, 2020.

 NEW BUSINESS:

 1. MOTION TO APPROVE SETTING DATE/TIME & ADVERTISING FOR THE BUDGET WORKSHOP.

2. MOTION TO APPROVE ADVERTISING THE 2020 BUDGET PRESENTATION AND ADOPTION.

 3. MOTION TO APPLY FOR A TAX ANTICIPATION LOAN FOR 2020.

 4. MOTION TO APPROVE ADVERTISING THE BOARDS INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A CPA FOR THE 2019 AUDIT.

 5. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE MOTION TO PURCHASE A 2020 FORD INTERCEPTER SUV FROM TRI STAR MOTORS.

 6. ANNOUNCEMENT: PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR GARBAGE HAULER REGARDING CHANGES IN RECYCLABLE ITEMS PER BUTLER COUNTY RECYCLING PROGRAM.

 7. ANNOUNCEMENT:  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019 FROM 10 AM – NOON THERE WILL BE AN INFORMATION SESSION AT THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGES ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER CONCERNING FIRST ENERGY’S POWER SYSTEMS INSTITUTE FALL 2020 PROGRAM.

 8. REQUEST BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO UPDATE/REVISE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.

 9. MOTION TO APPROVE ANTI-SKID BID CONTRACT.

 10. MOTION TO APPROVE BID FOR THE TONCO TRAILER.

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LAND DEVELOPMENT

BUFFALO CREEK NATURE CENTER – 154 MONROE ROAD – PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN

This proposed project involves site improvement to a property formerly known as the Oregon Club, owned by Buffalo Township, to support the renovation of an existing building as a nature center by the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania.  The present zoning of this property is C-1 and is proposed property is 5.88 acres.

Rec’d               Preliminary Site Plan

Waived            Preliminary Site Plan Fee

Rec’d               Preliminary Site Plan Application

Rec’d               Butler County Planning Commission Comments

Rec’d               Stormwater Management Plan

Rec’d               Erosion & Sediment Control Plan

Rec’d               Municipal Authority Comments:  Public water is not available for this location.  A tap for public sewage does exist at this location & contractor is approved to use this tap.  Inspection of the tap will need to be coordinated with our office as well as a meter set on the well (fee applies. The work in and around the Authority’s sewage force main line is a concern. There is an area planned for cleaning and grubbing, which crosses the force main in some areas.  The bituminous walking trail and aggregate paving ofthe private lane crosses the force main in some areas.  The Authority requests involvement with pre-construction meetings for work within the Authority’s easement and force main line.  The contractor/owner is reminded that if there is an issue with the main line and work needs done, the Authority is not responsible for damage caused to any paths, walkways, driveways, etc.., that cross the main line.

Butler County Conservation District Comments

Rec’d               Bankson Engineer Comments

Rec’d               Planning Commission Comments:  Favorable recommendation contingent upon Bankson Engineers review of the response letter received from Pashek+MTR on 10/2/19.

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