Meeting Details
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Held at: Meeting Room
Thursday, 02/01/2024
From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Minutes
Call to Order - Chairman Manipole
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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)
Special Recognition
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Lifeguard Awards from the American Red Cross
Jorge Martinez, Regional CEO, American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania will present our lifeguards with an award for the exemplary job performance in saving a 12 year-old on June 19, 2023.
Lifeguard Award Recipients:
Olivia Schzure
Greta Schmidt
Garrett Shreve
Paige Welch
Trainer Award Recipient:
Dave Hutner
Jorge Martinez, Regional CEO, American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania will present our lifeguards with an award for the exemplary job performance in saving a 12 year-old on June 19, 2023.
Lifeguard Award Recipients:
Olivia Schzure
Greta Schmidt
Garrett Shreve
Paige Welch
Trainer Award Recipient:
Dave Hutner
Planning & Development Services - Supervisor Skorupan
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PR #SUB-23-13 - Ogle View Corner, LLC Consolidation Plan - Preliminary & Final Subdivision (TLD 4/1/24)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-07, granting 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.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-07, granting 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)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-08, granting 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.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-08, granting 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)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-09, granting 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.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-09, granting 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.
Parks & Recreation and Library - Supervisor Newpol
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Butler County Parks Renovation Grant - Jaycee Pavilion Concrete Pad Renovation
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-10, 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.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-10, 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.
Public Works and Engineering - Vice-Chairman Hezlep
Contract Change Order
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CAR #23-02-11 - Change Order - Pickleball Expansion Project
Motion to approve CAR #23-02-11 - Change Order- Pickleball Expansion Project to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $5,100.00.
Motion to approve CAR #23-02-11 - Change Order- Pickleball Expansion Project to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $5,100.00.
Contract Payments
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CAR #23-10.01-03-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor
Motion to approve 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.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve 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.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve 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.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve 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.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve 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.
Motion to approve 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.
Authorizations to Bid
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CAR #24-01-01 - Authorization to Bid - Superpave Street Resurfacing 2024
Motion to approve CAR #24-01-01 - Authorization to Bid - Superpave Street Resurfacing 2024.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve CAR #24-02-01 - Authorization to Bid - Seal Coating 2024.
Motion to approve CAR #24-02-01 - Authorization to Bid - Seal Coating 2024.
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CAR #24-03-01 - Authorization to Bid - Crack Sealing 2024
Motion to approve CAR #24-03-01 - Authorization to Bid - Crack Sealing 2024.
Motion to approve 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.
Staff will update the Board on the Collection Connection Program along with the expectations for the upcoming contract.
Motion to approve 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.
Staff will update the Board on the Collection Connection Program along with the expectations for the upcoming contract.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve CAR #24-05-01 - Authorization to Bid - Sanitary Sewer & Water Facilities - Grass Cutting Services.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve Purchase Approval #24053 -Three (3) Golf Fairway Mowers - Cranberry Highlands Golf Course to E. H. Griffith Inc. in the amount of $245,561.13.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve Purchase Approval #24054 - Cranberry Highlands Irrigation Control System Upgrade to E.H. Griffith, Inc. in the amount of $26,061.18.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve Purchase Approval #24060 - Three (3) Shade Sails to Jeffrey Associates, via Co-Stars State contract, in the amount of $88,484.00.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve Purchase Approval #24067 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - Police Department to Skydio, Inc. in the amount of $26,785.24.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve 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.
Motion to approve 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.
Bond Release Request
Public Safety - Supervisor Mazzoni
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Fire Apparatus Plan Update - 2024
Chief Garing will provide the Board with 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.
Motion to authorize the execution of a purchase agreement with Glick Fire Equipment Company, Inc. for a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Rescue, via CO-STARS state contract in the amount of $1,355,651.00.
Chief Garing will provide the Board with 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.
Motion to authorize the execution of a purchase agreement with Glick Fire Equipment Company, Inc. for a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Rescue, via CO-STARS state contract in the amount of $1,355,651.00.
Administration - Chairman Manipole
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Fee Resolution Update
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-11, amending the fee schedule to update the Lot Sewage Fees (pages 12-14), Facilities Fees (pg. 21) and Cable TV Franchise (pg. 26).
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-11, amending the fee schedule to update the Lot Sewage Fees (pages 12-14), Facilities Fees (pg. 21) and Cable TV Franchise (pg. 26).
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Green Light-Go Grant Year 9 Submission Approval #1
As a part of our continuing efforts to seek funding opportunities to implement the Township's Plan, staff is requesting authorization to submit a Green Light GO Grant Year 9 for Route 19/Park Fire Station Emergency Signal Modernization. This grant is a request for $220,000 with the Township matching funds of $55,000 or 20% for a project total of $275,000.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-12, granting authorization to submit an application for the Green Light-Go Program for Route 19/Park Fire Station Emergency Signal Modernization.
As a part of our continuing efforts to seek funding opportunities to implement the Township's Plan, staff is requesting authorization to submit a Green Light GO Grant Year 9 for Route 19/Park Fire Station Emergency Signal Modernization. This grant is a request for $220,000 with the Township matching funds of $55,000 or 20% for a project total of $275,000.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-12, granting authorization to submit an application for the Green Light-Go Program for Route 19/Park Fire Station Emergency Signal Modernization.
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Green Light-Go Grant Year 9 Submission Approval #2
Staff is requesting authorization to submit a Green Light GO Grant Year 9 for four (4) signal detection upgrades. This grant is a request for $96,000 with the Township matching funds of $24,000 or 20% for a project total of $120,000.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-13, granting authorization to submit an application for the Green Light-Go Program for four (4) signal detection upgrades.
Staff is requesting authorization to submit a Green Light GO Grant Year 9 for four (4) signal detection upgrades. This grant is a request for $96,000 with the Township matching funds of $24,000 or 20% for a project total of $120,000.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-13, granting authorization to submit an application for the Green Light-Go Program for four (4) signal detection upgrades.
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Green Light-Go Grant Year 9 Submission Approval #3
Staff is requesting authorization to submit a Green Light GO Grant Year 9 for the replacement of two (2) traffic cabinets at Route 228/Kristoffer Drive and Cranberry Woods Drive. This grant is a request for $60,000 with the Township matching funds of $15,000 or 20% for a project total of $75,000.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-14, granting authorization to submit an application for the Green Light-Go Program for the replacement two (2) traffic cabinets at Route 228/Kristoffer Drive and Cranberry Woods Drive.
Staff is requesting authorization to submit a Green Light GO Grant Year 9 for the replacement of two (2) traffic cabinets at Route 228/Kristoffer Drive and Cranberry Woods Drive. This grant is a request for $60,000 with the Township matching funds of $15,000 or 20% for a project total of $75,000.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-14, granting authorization to submit an application for the Green Light-Go Program for the replacement two (2) traffic cabinets at Route 228/Kristoffer Drive and Cranberry Woods Drive.
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Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve 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
Solicitor
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Real Estate Transfer Tax Refund - 155 Kingston Avenue
Motion to approve 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.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve 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.
Motion to approve 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
Motion to approve 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.
Motion to approve 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.
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.