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Board of Supervisors Meeting at 7:30 pm
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING – FEBRUARY 13, 2019 – AGENDA – 7:30 P.M.
1 – CALL THE FEBRUARY 13, 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) The Board of Supervisors met with their Solicitor in the Township Municipal Building after the Reorganization/Regular Monthly Meeting regarding a personnel matter Jan. 7.
b) John Zurisko attend the Municipal Code Association Reorganization Meeting Jan. 15.
c) John Zurisko attended the PennEnergy Training at Saxonburg VFD on Jan. 22.
d) Matt Sweeny & Gary Risch attended the Planning Commission Meeting Feb. 6.
e) Albert Roenigk, Ken Howard and Chris Zeigler met regarding the CFA Grant for the Trail Feb. 8.
f) Albert Roenigk, Ken Howard and Chris Zeigler met regarding the Butler County Parks and Recreation Grant Feb. 8.
g) The Board of Supervisors met with their Solicitor in the Township Municipal Building on Feb. 13.
7 – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES from the January 7, 2019 Re-Organization and Regular Monthly Meeting of the Buffalo Township Board of Supervisors as recorded
8 – MOTION TO PAY THE MONTHLY BILLS
OLD BUSINESS:
1. RETROACTIVE MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #2019-5 TAX & REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE WITH FNB.
NEW BUSINESS:
- BOND REDUCTION REQUEST NO. 1 FROM THE MERITAGE GROUP FOR THE VILLAGE OF SARVER’S MILL PHASE IV PERFORMANCE BOND #S318000 WHICH IS CURRENTLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,739.73.
- DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE MOTION TO HIRE JOHN GILLETTE AS FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER
- DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #2019-6 BUTLER COUNTY PARKS RENOVATION/DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COMMUNITY GRANT.
- DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE MOTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUFFALO TOWNSHIP & WINFIELD TOWNSHIP REGARDING WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE INVOLVING BUFFALO TOWNSHIP VFD.
- DISCUSSION REGARDING EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT.
- PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY MAP & OPEN DISCUSSION REGARDING THE MS4 NPDES PERMIT POLLUTANT REDUCTION PLAN GIVEN BY BANKSON ENGINEERS.
LAND DEVELOPMENT
CURFMAN PLAN – 622 SARVER ROAD – SUBDIVISON PLAN #4
Curfman is proposing to subdivide 2.7 acres of land which includes a house and lawn from the remainder 77.5± of this undeveloped property in A-1 Agricultural. This property is located at 622 Sarver Road. As a condition of subdivision plan approval, the existing house will be connected to public sewer at Sarver Road.
Rec’d Subdivision Plan
Rec’d Subdivision Application
Rec’d Filing Fee
Rec’d Butler County Planning Commission Comments: BCPC did not have any comments on this plan.
Rec’d Municipal Authority Comments: Both public water & sewer exist within the vicinity of this property. Public water is currently furnished to this property and a point of connection for public sewage is available. Upon approval of this subdivision, the owner of this property must connect to public sewage within 90 days. A sewage tapping fee of $3,100.00 is currently due. Contractor must install building sewer and lateral according to Authority specifications and contact MABT for project coordination and inspection. Additional comments rec’d 2/5/19. In response to request regarding available sewage service to the remainder agriculture land as a result of the Curfman Subdivision Plan, MABT is offering the following information: Sewage service does exist within the vicinity of the proposed 77.5 ± acre agriculture land tract. The main line, however; does end at the western foot of the property know as 629 Sarver Road. Any development of the land may require a main line extension at the cost of the developer/land owner. Depending on the project and slope of the land, gravity flow may not be an option. A pumping lift station may be necessary at the cost of the developer/land owner. Currently, our system does have available EDU’s, but availability is generally dependent upon the scope of the project.
Rec’d Bankson Engineer Comments: Comment letter rec’d 2/4/19
Rec’d Planning Commission Comments: Favorable recommendation contingent upon comply in entirely with the Municipal Authority comment letters dated 1/25/19 & 2/5/19, Bankson Engineers comment letter dated 2/4/19 and paying Fee In Lieu Of.
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VILLAGE OF SARVER’S MILL PHASE V – SUBDIVISION
The Sarver’s Mill phase V plan consists of 13 single family lots and one designated amenity lot for a total of 14 lots. These lots are located along Hidden Cliff Road. All lots meet the required standard of the R-2 Zoning District as prescribed in the Zoning Code of Buffalo Township and are graded based on the Buffalo Township, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. The infrastructure will include approximately 454 linear feet of roadway and waterline. The sanitary sewer will be an extension of the existing sanitary sewer within the Sarver’s Mill Phase II and Phase III.
Rec’d Subdivision Plan
Rec’d Subdivision Application
Butler County Planning Commission Comments: Scheduled for review 2/20/19.
Rec’d Filing Fee
Rec’d Municipal Authority Comments: Public water & sewage exist within the vicinity of this project. Both water and sewer plans have been submitted for review and approval for this phase of development are currently under review.
Rec’d Bankson Engineer Comments: Comment letter rec’d 2/4/19
Rec’d Planning Commission Comments: Favorable recommendation contingent upon Municipal Authority review, Bankson Engineers comment letter dated 2/4/19, Butler County Planning Commission review, Conservation Districts review, DEP Permits and Developers Agreement.
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REMARKS FROM THE FLOOR ADJOURNMENT