Officials updated on Meadow’s Landing
Representatives from the Meadow’s Landing business development on Route 19 briefed the South Strabane Board of Supervisors on the project’s progress during Tuesday’s meeting.
Joe Bullister of Studio 109, an architectural firm working on the project, said crews were finishing ground preparations and construction would begin on some buildings in July.
Supervisors approved a final land-development agreement for Washington Area Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the first buildings to be constructed at the plaza on Washington Road. Earlier this year, supervisors approved a plan for a medical facility to be built on a separate lot. Supervisors also approved a final subdivision plan for the project.
Vertical blinds for the new police building were approved for purchase at a cost of $1,373. During the June 11 meeting, supervisors voted down a motion to purchase more expensive shading material.
Supervisors revisited a motion to place light fixtures near a flagpole at the new police building. During the June 11 meeting, supervisors rejected a motion to purchase and have the fixtures installed, citing the roughly $3,000 price tag, which would inflate construction costs. Township manager John Stickle informed the board he had since received correspondence from Schulz Electric stating the company would waive the labor costs, leaving the township with a bill of $1,000 for materials.
The U.S. Flag Code says the American flag should not be flown after dusk unless it is lit.
Supervisor John Keisling introduced the motion to approve the work, saying it would save the township the trouble of assigning personnel the job of hoisting and taking down the flag each day.
The motion to install the lights failed after supervisors split 2-2. Voting in favor were Keisling and Thomas Moore. Board members Dan Piatt and Ed Mazur were opposed. Supervisor Robert Koman was absent.
During the supervisors comments, Moore showed his disappointment in the vote.
“I have been here for five years, and this the first time I’ve been ashamed to be on the board,” Moore said, “in regards to the blatant disrespect of the flag.”