Meeting Details
Board of Supervisors - Agenda Preparation Meeting
Held at: Meeting Room
Thursday, 01/25/2024
From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Minutes
Call to Order
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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)
Public Hearings
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PR #COND-23-6 - Wolfgate LLC (CRB Mars Property Holdings, LLC) - Conditional Use (TLD to open public hearing 1/25/24)
Accept testimony on a Conditional Use application for two (2) billboards to be installed along the Route 228 Corridor between the I-79 off ramp and Route 19 on parcels 130.4F44.6A and 130.4F44.8A in the SU-1 zoning district.
Accept testimony on a Conditional Use application for two (2) billboards to be installed along the Route 228 Corridor between the I-79 off ramp and Route 19 on parcels 130.4F44.6A and 130.4F44.8A in the SU-1 zoning district.
Planning & Development Services
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PR #SUB-23-13 - Ogle View Corner, LLC Consolidation Plan - Preliminary & Final Subdivision (TLD 4/1/24)
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval for the consolidation of lots, vacation of existing paper streets and utility easements totaling approximately 19.35 acres located at the corner of Route 19 and Ogle View Road in the MU zoning district.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval for the consolidation of lots, vacation of existing paper streets and utility easements totaling approximately 19.35 acres located at the corner of Route 19 and Ogle View Road in the MU zoning district.
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PR #SUB-24-1 - 11 Leonberg Consolidation Plan - Preliminary & Final Subdivision (TLD 4/27/24)
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval for the consolidation of 2 lots totaling approximately 8.3 acres located at 11 Leonberg Road in the SP-1 zoning district.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval for the consolidation of 2 lots totaling approximately 8.3 acres located at 11 Leonberg Road in the SP-1 zoning district.
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PR #SUB-23-12 - Park Place Amendment No. 60 - Preliminary and Final Subdivision (TLD 4/1/24)
At the February 1, 2024 Regular Meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Lot Line Revision approval to create four (4) lots on Lot 8-15 along Nolan Circle and to create seven (7) lots on Lot 8-17 along Abacot Way within the Park Place, Phase 8A Development.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular Meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Lot Line Revision approval to create four (4) lots on Lot 8-15 along Nolan Circle and to create seven (7) lots on Lot 8-17 along Abacot Way within the Park Place, Phase 8A Development.
Public Works and Engineering
Contract Change Orders
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CAR #23-02-11 - Change Order - Pickleball Expansion Project
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-02-11 - Change Order- Pickleball Expansion Project to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $5,100.00.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-02-11 - Change Order- Pickleball Expansion Project to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $5,100.00.
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CAR #23-10.03-03-PC- Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.03-03-PC- Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $817.95.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.03-03-PC- Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $817.95.
Contract Payments
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CAR #23-10.01-03-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.01-03-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $300,425.62.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.01-03-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $300,425.62.
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CAR #23-10.02-04-HC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - HVAC
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.02-04-HC - Partial Payment- Municipal Center Building Renovation HVAC to K&K Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $48,178.59.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.02-04-HC - Partial Payment- Municipal Center Building Renovation HVAC to K&K Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $48,178.59.
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CAR #23-10.03-04-PC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.03-04-PC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $18,009.00.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.03-04-PC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $18,009.00.
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CAR #23-10.04-03-EC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.04-03-EC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $72,648.00.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.04-03-EC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $72,648.00.
Contract Awards
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CAR #22-02-04 - Contract Award - Electronic & Household Hazardous Waste Collection
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #22-02-04 - Contract Award - Electronic & Household Hazardous Waste Collection authorizing an additional year Option B (Year 3 - 2024) to Noble Environmental in the amount of $56,430.40.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #22-02-04 - Contract Award - Electronic & Household Hazardous Waste Collection authorizing an additional year Option B (Year 3 - 2024) to Noble Environmental in the amount of $56,430.40.
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CAR #23-17-02 - Contract Award - Cranberry Township Municipal Facilities - Housekeeping Services
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider CAR #23-17-02 - Contract Award - Cranberry Township Municipal Facilities - Housekeeping Services. Bid opening is January 30, 2024.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider CAR #23-17-02 - Contract Award - Cranberry Township Municipal Facilities - Housekeeping Services. Bid opening is January 30, 2024.
Authorizations to Bid
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CAR #24-01-01 - Authorization to Bid - Superpave Street Resurfacing 2024
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-01-01 - Authorization to Bid - Superpave Street Resurfacing 2024.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-01-01 - Authorization to Bid - Superpave Street Resurfacing 2024.
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CAR #24-02-01 - Authorization to Bid - Seal Coating 2024
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-02-01 - Authorization to Bid - Seal Coating 2024.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-02-01 - Authorization to Bid - Seal Coating 2024.
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CAR #24-03-01 - Authorization to Bid - Crack Sealing 2024
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-03-01 - Authorization to Bid - Crack Sealing 2024.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-03-01 - Authorization to Bid - Crack Sealing 2024.
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CAR #24-04-01 - Authorization to Bid - Municipal Solid Waste, Yard Waste & Recycling Collection, Disposal & Processing
After ten years with our current contractor, it is time to bid our Municipal Solid Waste contract. At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, staff will update the Board on the Collection Connection Program along with the expectations for the upcoming contract.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-04-01 - Authorization to Bid - Municipal Solid Waste, Yard Waste & Recycling Collection, Disposal & Processing.
After ten years with our current contractor, it is time to bid our Municipal Solid Waste contract. At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, staff will update the Board on the Collection Connection Program along with the expectations for the upcoming contract.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-04-01 - Authorization to Bid - Municipal Solid Waste, Yard Waste & Recycling Collection, Disposal & Processing.
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CAR #24-05-01 - Authorization to Bid - Sanitary Sewer & Water Facilities - Grass Cutting Services
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-05-01 - Authorization to Bid - Sanitary Sewer & Water Facilities - Grass Cutting Services.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-05-01 - Authorization to Bid - Sanitary Sewer & Water Facilities - Grass Cutting Services.
Purchase Awards
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Purchase Approval #24053 - Three (3) Golf Fairway Mowers - Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Purchase Approval #24053 -Three (3) Golf Fairway Mowers - Cranberry Highlands Golf Course to E. H. Griffith Inc. in the amount of $245,561.13.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Purchase Approval #24053 -Three (3) Golf Fairway Mowers - Cranberry Highlands Golf Course to E. H. Griffith Inc. in the amount of $245,561.13.
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Purchase Approval #24054 - Cranberry Highlands Irrigation Control System Upgrade
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Purchase Approval #24054 - Cranberry Highlands Irrigation Control System Upgrade to E.H. Griffith, Inc. in the amount of $26,061.18.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Purchase Approval #24054 - Cranberry Highlands Irrigation Control System Upgrade to E.H. Griffith, Inc. in the amount of $26,061.18.
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Purchase Approval #24060 - Three (3) Shade Sails
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Purchase Approval #24060 - Three (3) Shade Sails to Jeffrey Associates, via Co-Stars State contract, in the amount of $88,484.00.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Purchase Approval #24060 - Three (3) Shade Sails to Jeffrey Associates, via Co-Stars State contract, in the amount of $88,484.00.
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Purchase Approval #24067 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - Police Department
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24067 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - Police Department to Skydio, Inc. in the amount of $26,785.24.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24067 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - Police Department to Skydio, Inc. in the amount of $26,785.24.
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Purchase Approval #24070 and #24071 - 2025 Peterbilt 10 Ton Truck with Dump Body
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Purchase Approval #24070 and #24071 - 2025 Peterbilt 10 Ton Truck with Dump Body, via Co-Stars State contract, to Hunter Truck Sales & Service, Inc. for the chassis in the amount of $144,482.11 and to Stephenson Equipment, Inc. for the dump body in the amount of $109,100.00 for a grand total of $253,582.11.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Purchase Approval #24070 and #24071 - 2025 Peterbilt 10 Ton Truck with Dump Body, via Co-Stars State contract, to Hunter Truck Sales & Service, Inc. for the chassis in the amount of $144,482.11 and to Stephenson Equipment, Inc. for the dump body in the amount of $109,100.00 for a grand total of $253,582.11.
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Purchase Approval #24088 - 2023 Dodge Charger AWD - Police Department
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24088 - 2023 Dodge Charger AWD - Police Department to Kajarudan, Inc. doing business as Jim Shorkey Auto Group, via Co-Stars State Contract, in the amount of $36,638.70.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24088 - 2023 Dodge Charger AWD - Police Department to Kajarudan, Inc. doing business as Jim Shorkey Auto Group, via Co-Stars State Contract, in the amount of $36,638.70.
Bond Release Requests
Township Manager
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Fire Apparatus Plan Update - 2024
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting staff will present an update to the fire apparatus capital plan. The fire apparatus capital plan calls for the replacement of the existing 2008 Rescue 21. CTVFC and Chief Garing have been working for the last 12 months on specifications for a replacement of Rescue 21. Backlogs for fire truck orders are currently running 4 years. CTVFC and Chief Garing are recommending advancing the purchase of a new rescue consistent with the replacement plan. The anticipated delivery date is 2028.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting staff will present an update to the fire apparatus capital plan. The fire apparatus capital plan calls for the replacement of the existing 2008 Rescue 21. CTVFC and Chief Garing have been working for the last 12 months on specifications for a replacement of Rescue 21. Backlogs for fire truck orders are currently running 4 years. CTVFC and Chief Garing are recommending advancing the purchase of a new rescue consistent with the replacement plan. The anticipated delivery date is 2028.
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Fee Resolution Update
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-XX, amending the fee schedule to update the Lot Sewage Fees (pages 20 & 21) and Cable TV Franchise (pg. 26).
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-XX, amending the fee schedule to update the Lot Sewage Fees (pages 20 & 21) and Cable TV Franchise (pg. 26).
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Butler County Parks Renovation Grant - Jaycee Pavilion Concrete Pad Renovation
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-XX, authorizing a grant application to the Butler County Parks and Recreation Commission to provide grant funds for the renovation of the concrete pad at the Jaycee Pavilion in Community Park. The estimated cost of the project is $20,000 and the Township will provide a local share based on the anticipated County funding.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-XX, authorizing a grant application to the Butler County Parks and Recreation Commission to provide grant funds for the renovation of the concrete pad at the Jaycee Pavilion in Community Park. The estimated cost of the project is $20,000 and the Township will provide a local share based on the anticipated County funding.
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FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
RACP Grant Application - Community Park North
Staff is requesting authorization to submit a grant application to the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) which is administered by the Pennsylvania State Office of the Budget. The proposed project would involve the implementation of synthetic turf fields and other recreational amenities within the forth coming Community Park North expansion project.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-06, recognizing the electronic submission of a grant application to Pennsylvania State Office of the Budget for the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for the Community Park Synthetic Field and Recreation Project.
RACP Grant Application - Community Park North
Staff is requesting authorization to submit a grant application to the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) which is administered by the Pennsylvania State Office of the Budget. The proposed project would involve the implementation of synthetic turf fields and other recreational amenities within the forth coming Community Park North expansion project.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-06, recognizing the electronic submission of a grant application to Pennsylvania State Office of the Budget for the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for the Community Park Synthetic Field and Recreation Project.
Additional Township Solicitor Business
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Real Estate Transfer Tax Refund - 155 Kingston Avenue
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the real estate transfer tax refund for Devendra and Pawanjeet Bhatia for the property located at 155 Kingston Avenue in the amount of $3,419.49 plus statutory interest.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the real estate transfer tax refund for Devendra and Pawanjeet Bhatia for the property located at 155 Kingston Avenue in the amount of $3,419.49 plus statutory interest.
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Tax Appeal - Pennwoods Commons II - 40 Pennwood Place
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will asked to consider approval of the settlement of the tax assessment appeal filed at Butler County case number 2023-40286, based on a fair market value of $8.3 million, and to adjust the tax bills accordingly.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will asked to consider approval of the settlement of the tax assessment appeal filed at Butler County case number 2023-40286, based on a fair market value of $8.3 million, and to adjust the tax bills accordingly.
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Tax Appeal - Pennwoods Commons I - 50 Pennwood Place
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will asked to consider approval of the settlement of the tax assessment appeal filed at Butler County case number 2023-40287, based on a fair market value of $5.2 million, and to adjust the tax bills accordingly.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will asked to consider approval of the settlement of the tax assessment appeal filed at Butler County case number 2023-40287, based on a fair market value of $5.2 million, and to adjust the tax bills accordingly.
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Tax Assessment Appeal - Lue Rich Holdings - 215-217 Executive Drive
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the settlement of the tax assessment appeal filed at Butler County case number 2023-40288, based on a fair market value of $2 million, and to adjust the tax bills accordingly.
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the settlement of the tax assessment appeal filed at Butler County case number 2023-40288, based on a fair market value of $2 million, and to adjust the tax bills accordingly.
Minutes
Remittance & Payroll Warrants
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Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal DEC23MID dated 12-19-23
2. Remittance Proposal DEC23REF dated 12-21-23
3. Remittance Proposal DEC23FIN dated 12-28-23
4. Remittance Proposal DEC23WIR dated 12-31-23
5. Remittance Proposal DEC23PPD dated 12-31-23
6. Remittance Proposal JAN24MID dated 1-18-24
7. Remittance Proposal JAN24M23 dated 12-31-23
8. Remittance Proposal JAN24REF dated 1-19-24
9. Remittance Proposal FEB24BIG dated 2-2-24
10. Remittance Proposal FEB24B23 dated 12-31-23
11. Payroll Warrant 242023 dated 11-24-23
12. Payroll Warrant S2223 dated 11-30-23
13. Payroll Warrant 252023 dated 12-8-23
14. Payroll Warrant S2323 dated 12-15-23
15. Payroll Warrant 262023 dated 12-22-23
16. Payroll Warrant S2423 dated 12-29-23
17. Payroll Warrant 012024 dated 1-5-24
18. Payroll Warrant SP0124 dated 1-5-24
19. Payroll Warrant S0124 dated 1-12-24
At the February 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal DEC23MID dated 12-19-23
2. Remittance Proposal DEC23REF dated 12-21-23
3. Remittance Proposal DEC23FIN dated 12-28-23
4. Remittance Proposal DEC23WIR dated 12-31-23
5. Remittance Proposal DEC23PPD dated 12-31-23
6. Remittance Proposal JAN24MID dated 1-18-24
7. Remittance Proposal JAN24M23 dated 12-31-23
8. Remittance Proposal JAN24REF dated 1-19-24
9. Remittance Proposal FEB24BIG dated 2-2-24
10. Remittance Proposal FEB24B23 dated 12-31-23
11. Payroll Warrant 242023 dated 11-24-23
12. Payroll Warrant S2223 dated 11-30-23
13. Payroll Warrant 252023 dated 12-8-23
14. Payroll Warrant S2323 dated 12-15-23
15. Payroll Warrant 262023 dated 12-22-23
16. Payroll Warrant S2423 dated 12-29-23
17. Payroll Warrant 012024 dated 1-5-24
18. Payroll Warrant SP0124 dated 1-5-24
19. Payroll Warrant S0124 dated 1-12-24
Reports
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Monthly Reports - January 2024
1. Planning and Development Services – November & December 2023
2. Police Department – November & December 2023
3. Fire Company – November & December 2023
4. EMS Monthly Report – November & December 2023
5. Open Records Summary – November & December 2023
6. Property Tax Collections – November & December 2023
7. Budget Report – November & December 2023
8. Utilities Department – November & December 2023
9. Public Works - December 2023 & January 2024
10. Information Technology - December 2023 & January 2024
11. Communications - December 2023 & January 2024
12. Cranberry Highlands Golf - December 2023 & January 2024
1. Planning and Development Services – November & December 2023
2. Police Department – November & December 2023
3. Fire Company – November & December 2023
4. EMS Monthly Report – November & December 2023
5. Open Records Summary – November & December 2023
6. Property Tax Collections – November & December 2023
7. Budget Report – November & December 2023
8. Utilities Department – November & December 2023
9. Public Works - December 2023 & January 2024
10. Information Technology - December 2023 & January 2024
11. Communications - December 2023 & January 2024
12. Cranberry Highlands Golf - December 2023 & January 2024
Additional Business
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Additional Business
Items marked in red have been added since the initial agenda.