Meeting Details
Board of Supervisors - Agenda Preparation Meeting
Held at: Meeting Room
Thursday, 04/25/2024
From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Minutes
Call to Order
1
Pledge of Allegiance
2
Roll Call
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Public Comment (Any item on or off the Agenda except for Public Hearing Items)
Special Recognition
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Seneca Valley Students - Park Design Group Presentation
Instructed by Mrs. Meagan Loewy, students from Seneca Valley Intermediate High School developed park design concepts for Cranberry Township Parks during the 2023-24 academic year. A group of students elected to be part of a Human-Centered Design Interest Group as part of the PURPOSE program at SVSD. This group of 9th and 10th graders met weekly throughout the school year to learn about design thinking, human-centered design, and develop design concepts for multiple sites throughout the Cranberry park system. This experience allowed the students to participate in a in a real-world design process and develop much needed insights from key stakeholders in the Township. The students are in attendance this evening to present their findings and concepts to the Board.
Instructed by Mrs. Meagan Loewy, students from Seneca Valley Intermediate High School developed park design concepts for Cranberry Township Parks during the 2023-24 academic year. A group of students elected to be part of a Human-Centered Design Interest Group as part of the PURPOSE program at SVSD. This group of 9th and 10th graders met weekly throughout the school year to learn about design thinking, human-centered design, and develop design concepts for multiple sites throughout the Cranberry park system. This experience allowed the students to participate in a in a real-world design process and develop much needed insights from key stakeholders in the Township. The students are in attendance this evening to present their findings and concepts to the Board.
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Ceremonial Pinning - Police Promotion
The Board of Supervisors would like to recognize Sergeant Wilson's accomplishment with a ceremonial pinning of his new badge for his recent promotion in the Cranberry Township Police Department.
The Board of Supervisors would like to recognize Sergeant Wilson's accomplishment with a ceremonial pinning of his new badge for his recent promotion in the Cranberry Township Police Department.
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Farmer's Market Update - 2024
Jim Boltz, President of the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber will be presenting an update for the 2024 Farmer's Market Season.
Jim Boltz, President of the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber will be presenting an update for the 2024 Farmer's Market Season.
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Recognition of PSATS Awards
PSATS Youth Award - Seneca Valley School District - Volunteer Day, Stormwater Stenciling, Tree Planting and Leaf Angels.
Outstanding Citizen Communication Awards
1st Place - Event Programs & Rack Cards
2nd Place - Newsletter
2nd Place - Sponsor Guide
3rd Place - Volunteer Fire Co. Annual Report
3rd Place - Social Media
PSATS Youth Award - Seneca Valley School District - Volunteer Day, Stormwater Stenciling, Tree Planting and Leaf Angels.
Outstanding Citizen Communication Awards
1st Place - Event Programs & Rack Cards
2nd Place - Newsletter
2nd Place - Sponsor Guide
3rd Place - Volunteer Fire Co. Annual Report
3rd Place - Social Media
Public Hearings
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PR #COND-24-1 - Clearview Federal Credit Union - Conditional Use (TLD to open public hearing 4/26/24)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application for a 1,920 square foot Financial Institution without drive-thru within an existing Multi tenant building within the Cranberry Springs development located at 2085 Mackenzie Way, Suite 200 in the C-3 zoning district.
(Following public comment and provided no additional testimony is needed, it is the recommendation to close the public hearing with consideration at the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting.)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application for a 1,920 square foot Financial Institution without drive-thru within an existing Multi tenant building within the Cranberry Springs development located at 2085 Mackenzie Way, Suite 200 in the C-3 zoning district.
(Following public comment and provided no additional testimony is needed, it is the recommendation to close the public hearing with consideration at the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting.)
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PR #COND-24-2 - Cranberry Springs Conditional Use (TLD to open public hearing 4/25/24)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application for alterations to the existing Cranberry Springs Large Land Development located off Cranberry Springs Drive and Mackenzie Way on approximately 90 acres in the C-3 zoning district.
(Following public comment and provided no additional testimony is needed, it is the recommendation to close the public hearing with consideration at the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting.)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application for alterations to the existing Cranberry Springs Large Land Development located off Cranberry Springs Drive and Mackenzie Way on approximately 90 acres in the C-3 zoning district.
(Following public comment and provided no additional testimony is needed, it is the recommendation to close the public hearing with consideration at the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting.)
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Bill No. 2024-01 - Chapter 27 (Zoning) Solar and Wind Requirements
Accept public comment on an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 27 (Zoning) making changes, clarifications and amendments for wind and solar energy requirements.
(Following public comment and provided no additional testimony is needed, it is the recommendation to close the public hearing with consideration at the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting.)
Accept public comment on an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 27 (Zoning) making changes, clarifications and amendments for wind and solar energy requirements.
(Following public comment and provided no additional testimony is needed, it is the recommendation to close the public hearing with consideration at the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting.)
Planning & Development Services
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PR #LD-24-5 - Cranberry Springs Revised Preliminary Land Development (TLD 6/22/24)
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Revised Preliminary Land Development approval for alterations to the existing Cranberry Springs land development approval located off Cranberry Springs Drive and Mackenzie Way on approximately 90 acres in the C-3 zoning district.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Revised Preliminary Land Development approval for alterations to the existing Cranberry Springs land development approval located off Cranberry Springs Drive and Mackenzie Way on approximately 90 acres in the C-3 zoning district.
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PR #LD-24-6 - Cranberry Springs, Phase 1-B-2 - Final Land Development (TLD 6/22/24)
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Final Land Development approval for Phase 1-B-2 consisting of a 5,500 square foot Veterinary use on approximately 5 acres within the Cranberry Springs development to be located at 7500 Mackenzie Way in the C-3 zoning district.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Final Land Development approval for Phase 1-B-2 consisting of a 5,500 square foot Veterinary use on approximately 5 acres within the Cranberry Springs development to be located at 7500 Mackenzie Way in the C-3 zoning district.
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PR # LD-24-8 - Meeder - Revised Preliminary Land Development (TLD 6/22/24)
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Revised Preliminary Land Development approval to increase the total number of residential units by adjusting the number of residential units from 56 to 57 in Phase 8 within the existing Meeder CCD-2 Development located off Rochester Road and Unionville Road on 57.3 acres in the CCD-2 zoning district.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Revised Preliminary Land Development approval to increase the total number of residential units by adjusting the number of residential units from 56 to 57 in Phase 8 within the existing Meeder CCD-2 Development located off Rochester Road and Unionville Road on 57.3 acres in the CCD-2 zoning district.
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PR # LD-24-7 - Meeder - Revised Final Phase 8 Land Development (TLD 6/22/24)
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Land Development approval to increase the number of residential units from 56 to 57 in Phase 8 within the existing Meeder CCD-2 Development located off Rochester Road and Unionville Road on 57.3 acres in the CCD-2 zoning district.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider Land Development approval to increase the number of residential units from 56 to 57 in Phase 8 within the existing Meeder CCD-2 Development located off Rochester Road and Unionville Road on 57.3 acres in the CCD-2 zoning district.
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PR #SUB-24-5 - Park Place Amendment No. 62 - Preliminary and Final Subdivision (TLD 6/16/24)
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting the Board will be asked to consider Lot Line Revision approval to create five (5) lots on Lot 8-6 along Nolan Circle within the Park Place, Phase 8A Development.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting the Board will be asked to consider Lot Line Revision approval to create five (5) lots on Lot 8-6 along Nolan Circle within the Park Place, Phase 8A Development.
Public Works and Engineering
Contract Change Orders
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CAR #23-08-09 - Change Order - Route 19 & Progress Avenue Signal Project
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-08-09 - Change Order - Route 19 & Progress Avenue Signal Project to Traffic Control & Engineering Co. for an extension of the contract time from April 15, 2024 to November 1, 2024.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-08-09 - Change Order - Route 19 & Progress Avenue Signal Project to Traffic Control & Engineering Co. for an extension of the contract time from April 15, 2024 to November 1, 2024.
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CAR #23-10.04-06-EC- Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.04-06-EC- Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $19,789.10.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.04-06-EC- Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $19,789.10.
Contract Payments
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CAR# 23-09-04 - Partial Payment - MS4 Glen Eden Watershed Stream Restoration Project
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR# 23-09-04 - Partial Payment - MS4 Glen Eden Watershed Stream Restoration Project to Hunt Valley Environmental in the amount of $72,430.00.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR# 23-09-04 - Partial Payment - MS4 Glen Eden Watershed Stream Restoration Project to Hunt Valley Environmental in the amount of $72,430.00.
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CAR #23-10.01-08-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.01-08-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $486,925.82.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.01-08-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $486,925.82.
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CAR #23-10.02-09-HC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - HVAC
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.02-09-HC - Partial Payment- Municipal Center Building Renovation HVAC to K&K Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $13,945.31.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.02-09-HC - Partial Payment- Municipal Center Building Renovation HVAC to K&K Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $13,945.31.
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CAR #23-10.03-09-PC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.03-09-PC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $52,394.27.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.03-09-PC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $52,394.27.
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CAR #23-10.04-07-EC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.04-07-EC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $118,886.83.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.04-07-EC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $118,886.83.
Contract Awards
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CAR #24-06-02 - Contract Award - Water Main Loop - Burke Road
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-06-02 - Contract Award - Water Main Loop - Burke Road to Metarko Excavating LLC in the amount of $196,510.00.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-06-02 - Contract Award - Water Main Loop - Burke Road to Metarko Excavating LLC in the amount of $196,510.00.
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FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
CAR #24-08.01-02-SC - Contract Award - Armstrong Great Lawn - Site Work
Motion to approve CAR #24-08.01-02-SC - Contract Award - Armstrong Great Lawn - Site Work to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $2,138,644.00 which includes Alternate No. 1, 2 and 3.
CAR #24-08.01-02-SC - Contract Award - Armstrong Great Lawn - Site Work
Motion to approve CAR #24-08.01-02-SC - Contract Award - Armstrong Great Lawn - Site Work to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $2,138,644.00 which includes Alternate No. 1, 2 and 3.
Purchase Awards
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Purchase Approval #24292 - Line Painting & Markings
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24292 - Line Painting & Markings to Alpha Space Control Company Inc., via the SHACOG cooperative purchasing program, in the amount of $146,120.38.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24292 - Line Painting & Markings to Alpha Space Control Company Inc., via the SHACOG cooperative purchasing program, in the amount of $146,120.38.
Bond Release Requests
Additional Engineering Business
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Sewage Planning Module - Tubridy Subdivision Plan No. 2 Lot No. 2
The Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537), requires each municipality in the state have an Official Sewage Facilities Plan that addresses the existing and future sewage disposal needs of the municipality. The Tubridy Subdivision Plan No. 2 is proposing an onlot sewage disposal facility. This resolution is required by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for approval to amend the Township approved 537 plan to allow for this system.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-XX, approving the Sewage Facilities Planning Module for an onlot sewage disposal facility for Leo M. Tubridy Subdivision Plan No. 2.
The Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537), requires each municipality in the state have an Official Sewage Facilities Plan that addresses the existing and future sewage disposal needs of the municipality. The Tubridy Subdivision Plan No. 2 is proposing an onlot sewage disposal facility. This resolution is required by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for approval to amend the Township approved 537 plan to allow for this system.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-XX, approving the Sewage Facilities Planning Module for an onlot sewage disposal facility for Leo M. Tubridy Subdivision Plan No. 2.
Township Manager
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Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (Pennvest) Financial Assistance Application
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to adopt Resolution No. 2024-XX, authorizing submission of a financial assistance application to Pennvest for the Solids Handling Project at the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to adopt Resolution No. 2024-XX, authorizing submission of a financial assistance application to Pennvest for the Solids Handling Project at the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility.
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Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for a Law Enforcement Grant Application
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is accepting applications for the Law Enforcement Grant Program.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will asked to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-XX, authorizing submission of a grant application to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for funding.
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is accepting applications for the Law Enforcement Grant Program.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will asked to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-XX, authorizing submission of a grant application to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for funding.
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Permanent Radar Speed Sign Installation Policy
Cranberry Township strengthens and protects its neighborhoods by improving the quality of life in residential areas. Traffic conditions on residential streets can greatly affect neighborhood livability. Specifically, speeding in neighborhoods can create safety concerns and conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. The staff is proposing a new initiative to help minimize the potentially negative impacts of motorists traveling at high speeds through residential areas with pedestrian activity. At the May 2nd meeting the staff will present the proposed policy to the Board for consideration.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will asked to consider the adoption of the Permanent Radar Speed Sign Installation Policy.
Cranberry Township strengthens and protects its neighborhoods by improving the quality of life in residential areas. Traffic conditions on residential streets can greatly affect neighborhood livability. Specifically, speeding in neighborhoods can create safety concerns and conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. The staff is proposing a new initiative to help minimize the potentially negative impacts of motorists traveling at high speeds through residential areas with pedestrian activity. At the May 2nd meeting the staff will present the proposed policy to the Board for consideration.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will asked to consider the adoption of the Permanent Radar Speed Sign Installation Policy.
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Permanent Radar Speed Counter Program Agreement with Cranberry Heights Homeowners Association
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to authorize the execution of the Permanent Radar Speed Sign Installation Agreement on Heights Drive through a cost sharing agreement with Cranberry Heights Homeowners Association.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to authorize the execution of the Permanent Radar Speed Sign Installation Agreement on Heights Drive through a cost sharing agreement with Cranberry Heights Homeowners Association.
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Police Hiring Manual Update
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of Resolution 2024-XX, providing for updates to the Police Hiring Manual.
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of Resolution 2024-XX, providing for updates to the Police Hiring Manual.
Additional Township Solicitor Business
Minutes
Remittance & Payroll Warrants
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Remittance Proposals & Payroll Warrants - April 2024
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal MAR24PPD dated 3-31-24
2. Remittance Proposal MAR24WIR dated 3-31-24
3. Remittance Proposal APR24MID dated 4-18-24
4. Remittance Proposal APR24REF dated 4-22-24
5. Remittance Proposal MAY24BIG dated 5-3-24
6. Payroll Warrant SP0318, V0318, SP2318 dated 3-18-24
7. Payroll Warrant S0624 dated 3-29-24
8. Payroll Warrant 082024 dated 4-12-24
9. Payroll Warrant S0724 dated 4-15-24
At the May 2, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal MAR24PPD dated 3-31-24
2. Remittance Proposal MAR24WIR dated 3-31-24
3. Remittance Proposal APR24MID dated 4-18-24
4. Remittance Proposal APR24REF dated 4-22-24
5. Remittance Proposal MAY24BIG dated 5-3-24
6. Payroll Warrant SP0318, V0318, SP2318 dated 3-18-24
7. Payroll Warrant S0624 dated 3-29-24
8. Payroll Warrant 082024 dated 4-12-24
9. Payroll Warrant S0724 dated 4-15-24
Reports
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Monthly Reports – April 2024
1. Planning and Development Services - March 2024
2. Police Department – March 2024
3. Fire Company - March 2024
4. EMS Report – March 2024
5. Open Records Summary – March 2024
6. Budget Report – March 2024
7. Property Tax Report - March 2024
8. Utilities Department Report -April 2024
9. Public Works Activity Report - April 2024
10. Information Technology Report - April 2024
11. Communications Report - April 2024
12. Cranberry Highland Golf - April 2024
1. Planning and Development Services - March 2024
2. Police Department – March 2024
3. Fire Company - March 2024
4. EMS Report – March 2024
5. Open Records Summary – March 2024
6. Budget Report – March 2024
7. Property Tax Report - March 2024
8. Utilities Department Report -April 2024
9. Public Works Activity Report - April 2024
10. Information Technology Report - April 2024
11. Communications Report - April 2024
12. Cranberry Highland Golf - April 2024
Additional Business
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Additional Business
Items marked in red have been added since the initial agenda.