Murray Crest homeowners and neighbors press council again over alleged improper plat references and trespass

Multiple residents addressed council to renew concerns about the Murray Crest (Hay Lane) minor subdivision and alleged improper references on the recorded plat that they say grant rights to private property without owner consent.

Robert (Bob) Shepherd (4832 Treesdale Court) said references on the Murray Crest plat imply homeowners there have rights to his private property and that neither he nor his wife ever granted such rights. He said homeowners and visitors are “damaging my private property and trespassing across my front yard constantly” and asked council what steps it has taken; council responded that the dispute is the subject of pending civil litigation in Westmoreland County (case in Greensburg) and that judges must determine the validity of contested easements.

Resident George (Gerard) Schreiber also criticized construction at Murray Crest, saying homes were “not to code,” infrastructure exceeded subdivision limits, and a sewer line was run without permission; he called the subdivision “a fiasco” and urged stricter municipal enforcement. Council reiterated it views the matter as a civil dispute currently before the courts and that the municipality’s enforcement authority is limited while litigation is ongoing.

Why it matters: residents say recorded plat references and on‑the‑ground construction and infrastructure activities have created ongoing property‑boundary, trespass, and public‑works concerns. Council said it cannot resolve issues that are currently the subject of litigation and encouraged residents to continue legal remedies.

Next steps: residents have an active civil case in Greensburg; council offered no municipal remedy while litigation proceeds but noted residents’ repeated testimony will be part of the public record.