Still worried about the impact development in Murrysville could have on their community, Export officials said Tuesday night they want input in Murrysville's business overlay district.

At the Export council meeting, Councilwoman Melanie Litz asked for an update on a proposed joint-municipal agreement between the two communities, and, she said, she wondered if such an agreement would enable borough officials to have a say in the overlay district.

As things stand now, that wouldn't happen, solicitor Wes Long said.

If an agreement can be hammered out, Export officials could have input on nearby development, including the Buncher Property, which Manor Development Group II hopes to develop into a shopping center.

The overlay proposal would outline rules and standards for development in specific areas. It calls for rules that limits one "big box" store per 50 acres.

Litz said she was disappointed that Murrysville officials seemed interested in the agreement last year but haven't followed up. She said she worries the overlay district might have a negative impact on Export.

"I can't believe they came here and asked us to be a part of it and then throw it out the window," she said. "It's a slap in the face."

Councilman John Nagoda agreed that borough officials should have say in development that could impact the town.

"I think we should have input into our destiny," he said.

Long said the overlay district hasn't been approved yet and was up for a public hearing in June.

He said borough officials couldn't get involved in the Manor Development Group II case specifically because the developers have appealed Murrysville's decision to reject a request to rezone the Buncher Property -- which is near the Export border -- from residential to business use.

"I don't believe we can be (involved) because it's in mediation," Long said. "We can't compel ourselves to be involved."

Nagoda suggested sending a letter that expresses their concerns and desire to be involved in the overlay process to Murrysville officials.

Council unanimously agreed to follow Nagoda's suggestion.

The business overlay district will be discussed at the June 4 Murrysville Council meeting at 7 p.m. at the municipal building at 4100 Sardis Road.