Meeting Details
Board of Supervisors - Agenda Preparation Meeting
Held at: Virtual Meeting
Thursday, 05/27/2021
From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Minutes
Call to Order Chairman Hadley
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Roll Call
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Public Comment (Any item on or off the Agenda except for Public Hearing Items)
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Important Information Concerning Public Comment:
Citizens wishing to be included in the public comment portion of this meeting, as well as those providing testimony, should follow instructions provided on this weblink: https://www.cranberrytownship.org/boardmeeting
If you are unable to connect on-line, please call the Manager's Office at 724-776-4806 ext. 1103 by 5:00 pm. on the day of the meeting and leave your comment, along with your name and address. Presentations for public hearings are available for public view at this weblink: https://www.cranberrytownship.org/87/Public-Notices
Citizens wishing to be included in the public comment portion of this meeting, as well as those providing testimony, should follow instructions provided on this weblink: https://www.cranberrytownship.org/boardmeeting
If you are unable to connect on-line, please call the Manager's Office at 724-776-4806 ext. 1103 by 5:00 pm. on the day of the meeting and leave your comment, along with your name and address. Presentations for public hearings are available for public view at this weblink: https://www.cranberrytownship.org/87/Public-Notices
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Announcement
Chairman Hadley announced the Regular Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled on Thursday, June 3, 2021 has been cancelled. Accordingly, the Board will consider action on all agenda items this evening. Also the June 24, 2021 Agenda Preparation meeting and all subsequent meetings will be in person unless announced otherwise.
Chairman Hadley announced the Regular Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled on Thursday, June 3, 2021 has been cancelled. Accordingly, the Board will consider action on all agenda items this evening. Also the June 24, 2021 Agenda Preparation meeting and all subsequent meetings will be in person unless announced otherwise.
Public Hearings
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PR #28657 - Dogtopia - Conditional Use (TLD to open public hearing 6/3/21)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application for an approximate 5,300 square foot Kennel on approximately 1.1 acres in the SU-1 zoning district located at 802 Thomson Park Drive.
(Following public testimony and provided no additional testimony is required, it is recommended that the Public Hearing be closed. Later in this meeting, the Board will consider action on this Application under Planning & Development Services.)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application for an approximate 5,300 square foot Kennel on approximately 1.1 acres in the SU-1 zoning district located at 802 Thomson Park Drive.
(Following public testimony and provided no additional testimony is required, it is recommended that the Public Hearing be closed. Later in this meeting, the Board will consider action on this Application under Planning & Development Services.)
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PR #28654 - Thorn Hill Sunbelt Rentals - Conditional Use (TLD to open public hearing 6/3/21)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application for an approximate 8,847 square foot Heavy Equipment Sales, Rental and Service establishment on approximately 4.7 acres in the SP-1 zoning district located at 215 Thorn Hill Road.
(Following public testimony and provided no additional testimony is required, it is recommended that the Public Hearing be closed. Later in this meeting, the Board will consider action on this Application under Planning & Development Services.)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application for an approximate 8,847 square foot Heavy Equipment Sales, Rental and Service establishment on approximately 4.7 acres in the SP-1 zoning district located at 215 Thorn Hill Road.
(Following public testimony and provided no additional testimony is required, it is recommended that the Public Hearing be closed. Later in this meeting, the Board will consider action on this Application under Planning & Development Services.)
Planning & Development Services
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PR #28657 - Dogtopia - Conditional Use (TLD to open public hearing 6/3/21)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-21, granting Conditional Use approval for an approximate 5,300 square foot Kennel on approximately 1.1 acres in the SU-1 zoning district located at 802 Thomson Park Drive.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-21, granting Conditional Use approval for an approximate 5,300 square foot Kennel on approximately 1.1 acres in the SU-1 zoning district located at 802 Thomson Park Drive.
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PR #28653 - Thorn Hill Sunbelt Rentals - Preliminary and Final Land Dev and Conditional Use (TLD to open public hearing 6/3/21)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-22, granting Preliminary and Final Land Development and Conditional Use approval for an approximate 8,847 square foot Heavy Equipment Sales, Rental and Service establishment on approximately 4.7 acres in the SP-1 zoning district located at 215 Thorn Hill Road.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-22, granting Preliminary and Final Land Development and Conditional Use approval for an approximate 8,847 square foot Heavy Equipment Sales, Rental and Service establishment on approximately 4.7 acres in the SP-1 zoning district located at 215 Thorn Hill Road.
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PR #28861 - Park Place Amendment No. 41 - Prelim/Final Subdivision (TLD 8/29/2021)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-23, granting Lot Line Revision approval to create 3 units on Lot 7-1 within the Park Place, Phase 7 development located along Sample Lane.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-23, granting Lot Line Revision approval to create 3 units on Lot 7-1 within the Park Place, Phase 7 development located along Sample Lane.
Public Works and Engineering
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Contract Payments
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CAR# 19-57-27-RNABT - Partial Payment - MSA Thruway - Construction - RNABT
Motion to approve CAR# 19-57-27-RNABT - Partial Payment - MSA Thruway - Construction - RNABT- to Allegheny Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $32,618.64.
Motion to approve CAR# 19-57-27-RNABT - Partial Payment - MSA Thruway - Construction - RNABT- to Allegheny Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $32,618.64.
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CAR #19-15-28 - Partial Payment - MSA Thruway -Construction - MTF
Motion to approve CAR #19-15-28 - Partial Payment - MSA Thruway -Construction - MTF to Allegheny Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $19,268.51.
Motion to approve CAR #19-15-28 - Partial Payment - MSA Thruway -Construction - MTF to Allegheny Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $19,268.51.
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CAR #19-15-29-TWPRD - Partial Payment - MSA Thruway - Construction - TWPRD
Motion to approve CAR #19-15-29-TWPRD - Partial Payment - MSA Thruway - Construction - TWPRD to Allegheny Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $268,717.98.
Motion to approve CAR #19-15-29-TWPRD - Partial Payment - MSA Thruway - Construction - TWPRD to Allegheny Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $268,717.98.
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CAR #21-05-03 - Final Payment - Crack Sealing 2021
Motion to approve CAR #21-05-03 - Final Payment - Crack Sealing 2021 to Russell Standard Corp. in the amount of $45,186.64.
Motion to approve CAR #21-05-03 - Final Payment - Crack Sealing 2021 to Russell Standard Corp. in the amount of $45,186.64.
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Contract Awards
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CAR# 21-07-02 - Contract Award - BCWPCF - Headworks Building Roof
Motion to approve CAR# 21-07-02 - Contract Award - BCWPCF - Headworks Building Roof - including the Base Bid and Alternates 1 and 2 to Allegheny Restoration, Inc. in the total amount of $114,778.50.
Motion to approve CAR# 21-07-02 - Contract Award - BCWPCF - Headworks Building Roof - including the Base Bid and Alternates 1 and 2 to Allegheny Restoration, Inc. in the total amount of $114,778.50.
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Purchase Awards
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Purchase Approval #00021228-00 - Two (2) 2021 Ford Escape AWD SUV's
Motion to approve Purchase Approval #00021228-00 - Two (2) 2021 Ford Escape AWD SUV's from Laurel Auto Group (COSTARS #026-021) in the amount of $39,200.00 (with trades).
Motion to approve Purchase Approval #00021228-00 - Two (2) 2021 Ford Escape AWD SUV's from Laurel Auto Group (COSTARS #026-021) in the amount of $39,200.00 (with trades).
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Purchase Approval #00021229 -00 - 2021 Ford Edge AWD
Motion to approve Purchase Approval #00021229 -00 - 2021 Ford Edge AWD from Laurel Auto Group (COSTARS #026-021) in the amount of $23,500.00 (with trade).
Motion to approve Purchase Approval #00021229 -00 - 2021 Ford Edge AWD from Laurel Auto Group (COSTARS #026-021) in the amount of $23,500.00 (with trade).
Township Manager
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Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee & Capital Improvements Plan Update
It is time again to update the Township's Transportation Capital Improvements plan as part of our Transportation Impact Fee Program. The Capital Improvements Plan update requires reconstituting the Impact Fee Advisory Committee who will be responsible for developing and recommending a new Transportation Capital Improvements Plan to the Board of Supervisors. Accordingly, the Board is being requested to approve a resolution re-establishing the Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-24, re-establishing the Impact Fee Advisory Committee with the charge to develop an updated Transportation Capital Improvements program for consideration of adoption by the Board of Supervisors.
It is time again to update the Township's Transportation Capital Improvements plan as part of our Transportation Impact Fee Program. The Capital Improvements Plan update requires reconstituting the Impact Fee Advisory Committee who will be responsible for developing and recommending a new Transportation Capital Improvements Plan to the Board of Supervisors. Accordingly, the Board is being requested to approve a resolution re-establishing the Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-24, re-establishing the Impact Fee Advisory Committee with the charge to develop an updated Transportation Capital Improvements program for consideration of adoption by the Board of Supervisors.
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Municibid Auction Results
At the March 25, 2021 Agenda Preparation Meeting the Board authorized the sale of surplus Township equipment via electronic sale using the online Municbid program. As required, we must report the disposition of items to the Board of Supervisors. Attached to this Agenda item is a memo with the results of the last sale that ended on April 29, 2021.
At the March 25, 2021 Agenda Preparation Meeting the Board authorized the sale of surplus Township equipment via electronic sale using the online Municbid program. As required, we must report the disposition of items to the Board of Supervisors. Attached to this Agenda item is a memo with the results of the last sale that ended on April 29, 2021.
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Fee Resolution Update
Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-25 providing for the updated schedule of rates for Subdivision and Land Development (Chapter 22) Application Deposits (pgs. 14, 15 and 18).
Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-25 providing for the updated schedule of rates for Subdivision and Land Development (Chapter 22) Application Deposits (pgs. 14, 15 and 18).
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Slow Down Campaign Presentation and Update
Staff will provide a presentation to the Board highlighting the success of the annual Slow Down campaign and its impact on Township Residents.
Staff will provide a presentation to the Board highlighting the success of the annual Slow Down campaign and its impact on Township Residents.
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Agreement with Delta Development
Our current agreements with Delta Development focus on traditional federal, state and local funding opportunities and grant compliance. New federal funding opportunities are now available to local governments through the federal appropriations process and are not currently covered by our existing agreements. Accordingly, we are requesting authorization to enter into a new agreement to focus on the federal appropriations funding process for priority projects in the Township.
Motion to approve execution of a new twelve (12) month agreement with Delta Development Group to focus on federal funding and appropriations for priority infrastructure projects in Cranberry Township.
Our current agreements with Delta Development focus on traditional federal, state and local funding opportunities and grant compliance. New federal funding opportunities are now available to local governments through the federal appropriations process and are not currently covered by our existing agreements. Accordingly, we are requesting authorization to enter into a new agreement to focus on the federal appropriations funding process for priority projects in the Township.
Motion to approve execution of a new twelve (12) month agreement with Delta Development Group to focus on federal funding and appropriations for priority infrastructure projects in Cranberry Township.
Additional Township Solicitor Business
Minutes
Remittance & Payroll Warrants
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Remittance Proposals & Payroll Warrants
Motion to approve the following Remittance Proposals & Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal APR21WIR dated 4-30-21
2. Remittance Proposal APR21PPD dated 4-30-21
3. Remittance Proposal MAY21MID dated 5-20-21
4. Remittance Proposal MAY21REF dated 5-24-21
5. Remittance Proposal JUN21BIG dated 6-04-21
6. Payroll Warrant 082021 dated 4-16-21
7. Payroll Warrant 092021 dated 4-30-21
8. Payroll Warrant S0821 dated 4-30-21
9. Payroll Warrant 102021 dated 5-14-21
10. Payroll Warrant S0921 dated 5-14-21
Motion to approve the following Remittance Proposals & Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal APR21WIR dated 4-30-21
2. Remittance Proposal APR21PPD dated 4-30-21
3. Remittance Proposal MAY21MID dated 5-20-21
4. Remittance Proposal MAY21REF dated 5-24-21
5. Remittance Proposal JUN21BIG dated 6-04-21
6. Payroll Warrant 082021 dated 4-16-21
7. Payroll Warrant 092021 dated 4-30-21
8. Payroll Warrant S0821 dated 4-30-21
9. Payroll Warrant 102021 dated 5-14-21
10. Payroll Warrant S0921 dated 5-14-21
Reports
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Monthly Reports
1. Planning & Development Services - April 2021
2. Police Department - April 2021
3. Fire Company - April 2021
4. Open Records Summary - April 2021
5. Property Tax Collections - April 2021
6. Budget & Balance Sheet Report – April 2021
7. EMS Monthly Report - April 2021
8. BCTP Compliance History Report - May 2021
9. BCTP Flow Data - May 2021
10. Utilities Department Report – May 2021
11. Public Works Activity Report - May 2021
12. Information Technology Report - May 2021
13. Communications Report - May 2021
14. Cranberry Highlands Golf Report - May 2021
1. Planning & Development Services - April 2021
2. Police Department - April 2021
3. Fire Company - April 2021
4. Open Records Summary - April 2021
5. Property Tax Collections - April 2021
6. Budget & Balance Sheet Report – April 2021
7. EMS Monthly Report - April 2021
8. BCTP Compliance History Report - May 2021
9. BCTP Flow Data - May 2021
10. Utilities Department Report – May 2021
11. Public Works Activity Report - May 2021
12. Information Technology Report - May 2021
13. Communications Report - May 2021
14. Cranberry Highlands Golf Report - May 2021
Additional Business
Items marked in red have been added since the initial agenda.