Ligonier Township Supervisors

Regular Meeting

December 11, 2018

The Ligonier Township Supervisors met in regular session at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance opening

the meeting. Present were Chair, Wade Thomas; Supervisor, John Beaufort; Secretary/Treasurer, Stephanie

Verna; Supervisor, D. Scott Matson; and Vice Chair, Paul Knupp.

Public Comment

1. Melinda Clark, 113 Nature Run Rd. – spoke on fossil fuels, global warming, extreme weather,

physics of the environment knowledge, and clean energy.

2. Jan Milburn – fracking and cell tower limiting in zoning.

3. Jack Milburn- zoning code discussion continues and he is happy about that. DEP violations in Derry,

Nelson well has had four DEP violations. Drinking water contaminations.

4. Vicki Oles – provided items that she would like to ask to be added to the to do/goal list.

A motion was made by Stephanie Verna and seconded by John Beaufort to approve the minutes of the

November 13, 2018 meeting. Motion carried.

Supervisor Comments

Stephanie Verna – thanked everyone for speaking and providing information. Drilling restrictions.

Strongly encourage people to participate/join sub-committees.

Staff Report

Manager’s Report

Terry reported he might be appointed to DEP’s Advisory Board, requiring four meetings a year and asked for

approval to accept if appointed. Terry update on the 537 Plan that a letter went to DEP and are proposing an

alternate plan.

A motion was made by Paul Knupp and seconded by Scott Matson to approve Manager, Terry Carcella to be out

of the office for the four meeting a year required by DEP’s Advisory Board, if appointed. Motion carried.

Police Report

Chief Mike Matrunics reported:

Chief Matrunics stated that K-9, Kilo was injured on a call, but will be fine. The lights, at times, are still

acting up at the bridge on Route 711. He stressed to not go through the red light, be patient the bridge

will be done soon. Commend the Board for their work on the Police Commission.

Public Work

Bethany reported:

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Engineer Report

Dorothy provide an update on the Clifford Woods Road Bridge Project, guiderails will cost

approximately $15,000 and installation will be March/April timeframe

Solicitor Report

Mr. Korns reported that Ligonier Township staff, Ligonier Valley Golf Club and he met today and two

actions need to be address.

A motion was made by Paul Knupp and seconded by Stephanie Verna to appoint Michael Korns as

Hearing Officer for the Public Hearing. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Scott Matson and seconded by Paul Knupp to approve the Sewage Planning

Module with LTMA/MAWC. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Paul Knupp and seconded by John Beaufort to approve the request for

modifications for Storm water to be considered by the Planning Commission. Motion carried.

Executive Session

The Supervisors went into executive session at 7:38 PM and returned at 7:58 PM. Solicitor, Michael

Korns stated that he was and will be in attendance and items discussed was in compliance with

Pennsylvania Sunshine Law and were of personnel matters.

Zoning Report

Jim reported:

Provided update on the McKelvey Road clean-up showing pictures.

Code Enforcement Report – Keith reported that two cases were file with District Court, Denise Thiel,

Thursday, November 6, 2018 Next Planning Commission meeting will be held on January 17, 2019 and

there will be resubmittal from Ligonier Valley Golf Club.

A motion was made by Wade Thomas and seconded by Scott Matson to approve the Tiberi Plan without

the required Highway Occupancy permit from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Motion

carried with a roll call vote 3-2, Supervisors Verna and Knupp.

Correspondence

1. Assessment Office Notice of Property Value

Treasurer’s Report-Stephanie Verna reported that the General Fund account balance is $326,938.49 the Act 13

account balance is $72,601.20, the K-9 account balance is $48,460.19, the Liquid Fuels account balance is

$1,070.65 the Developer’s account balance is $12,544.00, Liquid Fuels Investment Account is $192,500.00, the

Equipment Fund $34,970.98, and the Capital Reserve CD’s $619,848.70 for a total of $1,308,934.21. No action

required.

A motion was made by Stephanie Verna and seconded by Scott Matson to approve payment of

November 27, 2018 and December 10, 2018 Bill Payment lists. Motion carried.

Old Business - None

New Business

A motion was made by John Beaufort and seconded by Stephanie Verna to approve Ordinance #04-2018

Creating Ligonier Valley Police Department and abolishment of Ligonier Township Police Department

December 31, 2018/January 1, 2019. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Stephanie Verna and seconded by Scott Matson to approve Ordinance #03-2018

Intergovernmental Agreement with Ligonier Valley Police Department for Shared Services. Motion

carried.

A motion was made by Stephanie Verna and seconded by Scott Matson to reschedule January’s

Supervisors meeting to January 7, 2019 following the Re-Organizational meeting and to approve

advertisement as stated. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Stephanie Verna and seconded by John Beaufort to approve the Ligonier

Township 2019 Draft Budget. Motion carried.

Public Comment - None

Supervisors Comment

Supervisor Scott Matson – No Comment

Supervisor Paul Knupp – No Comment.

Supervisor John Beaufort – No Comment.

Supervisor Stephanie Verna – The Ligonier Valley Police Department is moving forward.

A motion was made by John Beaufort and seconded by Scott Matson to approve signage of the

Westmoreland County Planning Department letter as requested. Motion carried

Supervisor Wade Thomas –No Comment.

A motion was made by Stephanie Verna and seconded by Paul Knupp to adjourn the meeting at 8:32

PM. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Roxanne Shadron

Assistant Secretary/Treasurer