Meeting Details
Board of Supervisors - Agenda Preparation Meeting
Held at: Council Chambers
Thursday, 07/25/2024
From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Minutes
Call to Order
1
Pledge of Allegiance
2
Roll Call
3
Public Comment (Any item on or off the Agenda except for Public Hearing Items)
Public Hearings
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PR #PRD-24-3 - Laurel Pointe - Revised Tentative Planned Residential Development (TLD 8/2/24 to open public hearing)
Accept public comment on a Revised Tentative Planned Residential Development application for revisions to the number of residential lots in Phase 3 which reduces the previously approved one hundred sixty-one (161) to one hundred fifty-seven (157) residential lots in the existing Laurel Pointe PRD located along Franklin Road in the PRD 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 August 1, 2024 Regular meeting.)
Accept public comment on a Revised Tentative Planned Residential Development application for revisions to the number of residential lots in Phase 3 which reduces the previously approved one hundred sixty-one (161) to one hundred fifty-seven (157) residential lots in the existing Laurel Pointe PRD located along Franklin Road in the PRD 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 August 1, 2024 Regular meeting.)
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PR #COND-24-5 - CH&N Construction Yard - Conditional Use (TLD to open public hearing 8/5/24)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application to permit a Contractor's yard and storage of heavy equipment and building materials for owner's use on an existing site located at 2601 Rochester Road in the SU-1 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 August 1, 2024 Regular meeting.)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application to permit a Contractor's yard and storage of heavy equipment and building materials for owner's use on an existing site located at 2601 Rochester Road in the SU-1 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 August 1, 2024 Regular meeting.)
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PR #COND-24-6 - Cranberry Business Park 280/290 - Conditional Use (TLD to open public hearing 8/10/24)
Accept public comment on a Conditional use application for a two (2) phase Revised Large Land Development to include Office, Warehouse, and Distribution Warehouse Center located at Lots 280/290 in the existing Cranberry Business Park on approximately 11.8 acres in the SP-1 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 August 1, 2024 Regular Meeting.)
Accept public comment on a Conditional use application for a two (2) phase Revised Large Land Development to include Office, Warehouse, and Distribution Warehouse Center located at Lots 280/290 in the existing Cranberry Business Park on approximately 11.8 acres in the SP-1 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 August 1, 2024 Regular Meeting.)
Planning & Development Services
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PR #PRD-24-2 - Laurel Pointe - Revised Final Phase 3 Planned Residential Development (TLD 8/7/24)
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Revised Final Phase 3 Planned Residential Development application for revisions to the number of residential lots in Phase 3 which reduces the previously approved sixteen (16) residential lots to twelve (12) residential lots in the Laurel Pointe PRD located along Franklin Road in the PRD zoning district.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Revised Final Phase 3 Planned Residential Development application for revisions to the number of residential lots in Phase 3 which reduces the previously approved sixteen (16) residential lots to twelve (12) residential lots in the Laurel Pointe PRD located along Franklin Road in the PRD zoning district.
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PR #SUB-24-9 - Cranberry Business Park Lot Line Revision - Preliminary and Final Subdivision (TLD 9/21/24)
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Preliminary and Final Subdivision application for a lot line revision of two lots within the existing Cranberry Business Park totaling approximately 15.88 acres located at 235 W. Kensinger Drive and 251 W. Kensinger Drive in the SP-1 zoning district.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Preliminary and Final Subdivision application for a lot line revision of two lots within the existing Cranberry Business Park totaling approximately 15.88 acres located at 235 W. Kensinger Drive and 251 W. Kensinger Drive in the SP-1 zoning district.
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PR #LD-24-10 - Cranberry Business Park 280/290 Revised Preliminary and Final Land Development (TLD 9/21/24)
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Revised Preliminary and Final Land Development application for a two (2) phase Large Land Development, Office, Warehouse, Distribution Warehouse Center in the existing Cranberry Business Park in the SP-1 zoning district. Phase 1: Building 280 (235 W. Kensinger Drive) is proposing 21,000 square foot of Warehouse/Office Use on approximately 4 acres. Phase 2: Building 290 (251 W. Kensinger Drive) is proposing 72,000 square foot of Distribution Warehouse Center/Office Use on approximately 11.8 acres.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Revised Preliminary and Final Land Development application for a two (2) phase Large Land Development, Office, Warehouse, Distribution Warehouse Center in the existing Cranberry Business Park in the SP-1 zoning district. Phase 1: Building 280 (235 W. Kensinger Drive) is proposing 21,000 square foot of Warehouse/Office Use on approximately 4 acres. Phase 2: Building 290 (251 W. Kensinger Drive) is proposing 72,000 square foot of Distribution Warehouse Center/Office Use on approximately 11.8 acres.
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PR #LD-24-12 - Costco Building Expansion - Preliminary & Final Land Development (TLD 9/21/24)
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Preliminary and Final Land Development application for an approximate 1,648 square foot expansion to an existing Large Retail Establishment on approximately 17.6 acres located at 1050 Cranberry Square Drive in the C-3 zoning district.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Preliminary and Final Land Development application for an approximate 1,648 square foot expansion to an existing Large Retail Establishment on approximately 17.6 acres located at 1050 Cranberry Square Drive in the C-3 zoning district.
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PR #SUB-24-10 - Park Place Amendment No. 65 - Preliminary and Final Subdivision (TLD 10/26/24)
At the August 1, 2024 Regular Meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Line Revision approval to create seven (7) lots on Lot 8-20 along Chital Lane within the Park Place, Phase 8B Development.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular Meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Line Revision approval to create seven (7) lots on Lot 8-20 along Chital Lane within the Park Place, Phase 8B Development.
Public Works and Engineering
Contract Change Orders
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CAR #23-09-08 - Change Order - MS4 Glen Eden Watershed Stream Restoration Project
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-09-08 - Change Order - MS4 Glen Eden Watershed Stream Restoration Project to Hunt Valley Environmental in the amount of $15,791.05.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-09-08 - Change Order - MS4 Glen Eden Watershed Stream Restoration Project to Hunt Valley Environmental in the amount of $15,791.05.
Contract Payments
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CAR #24-08.01-04-SC - Partial Payment - Armstrong Great Lawn - Site Work
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-08.01-04SC - Partial Payment - Armstrong Great Lawn - Site Work to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $159,435.00.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-08.01-04SC - Partial Payment - Armstrong Great Lawn - Site Work to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $159,435.00.
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CAR #24-08.02-04-EC - Partial Payment - Armstrong Great Lawn - Electrical
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-08.02-04-EC - Partial Payment - Armstrong Great Lawn - Electrical to McCurley Houston Electric, Inc. in the amount of $20,956.50.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-08.02-04-EC - Partial Payment - Armstrong Great Lawn - Electrical to McCurley Houston Electric, Inc. in the amount of $20,956.50.
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CAR #23-08-10 - Partial Payment - Route 19 & Progress Avenue Signal Project
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-08-10 - Partial Payment - Route 19 & Progress Avenue Signal Project to Traffic Control & Engineering Co. in the amount of $89,164.76.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-08-10 - Partial Payment - Route 19 & Progress Avenue Signal Project to Traffic Control & Engineering Co. in the amount of $89,164.76.
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CAR #23-09-09 - Partial Payment - MS4 Glen Eden Watershed Stream Restoration Project
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-09-09 - Partial Payment - MS4 Glen Eden Watershed Stream Restoration Project to Hunt Valley Environmental in the amount of $115,437.74.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-09-09 - Partial Payment - MS4 Glen Eden Watershed Stream Restoration Project to Hunt Valley Environmental in the amount of $115,437.74.
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CAR #23-10.01-12-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.01-12-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $532,433.07.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.01-12-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $532,433.07.
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CAR #23-10.02-13-HC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - HVAC
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.02-13-HC - Partial Payment- Municipal Center Building Renovation HVAC to K&K Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $91,888.68.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.02-13-HC - Partial Payment- Municipal Center Building Renovation HVAC to K&K Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $91,888.68.
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CAR #23-10.03-13-PC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.03-13-PC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $42,633.98.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.03-13-PC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $42,633.98.
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CAR #23-10.04-11-EC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.04-11-EC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $100,036.11.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #23-10.04-11-EC- Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $100,036.11.
Authorizations to Bid
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CAR #24-12-01 - Authorization to Bid - Municipal Building Interior Signage & Exterior Electronic Sign
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-12-01 - Authorization to Bid - Municipal Building Interior Signage & Exterior Electronic Sign.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-12-01 - Authorization to Bid - Municipal Building Interior Signage & Exterior Electronic Sign.
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CAR #24-13-01 - Authorization to Bid - Community Park Court Complex - Master Plan Phase 1
Staff will present an updated Master Plan for the Court Complex in Community Park. The proposed multi-phased improvements include two (2) new public pickleball courts and improvements to the existing tennis and volleyball facilities.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-13-01 - Authorization to Bid - Community Park Court Complex - Master Plan Phase 1.
Staff will present an updated Master Plan for the Court Complex in Community Park. The proposed multi-phased improvements include two (2) new public pickleball courts and improvements to the existing tennis and volleyball facilities.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of CAR #24-13-01 - Authorization to Bid - Community Park Court Complex - Master Plan Phase 1.
Purchase Awards
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Purchase Approval #24477 - Freedom Road Build II Waterline Relocation, Inspection Services
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24477 - Freedom Road Build II Waterline Relocation, Inspection Services to Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $35,400.00.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24477 - Freedom Road Build II Waterline Relocation, Inspection Services to Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $35,400.00.
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Purchase Approval #24481 - Hope Road Drainage Improvement Project, Design Services
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24481 - Hope Road Drainage Improvement Project, Design Services to The EAD Group, Inc. in the amount of $117,720.00.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24481 - Hope Road Drainage Improvement Project, Design Services to The EAD Group, Inc. in the amount of $117,720.00.
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Purchase Approval #24483 - Pinebrook Drive Culvert Improvement Project, Design Services
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24483 - Pinebrook Drive Culvert Improvement Project, Design Services to HRG/Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. in the amount of $43,840.00.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24483 - Pinebrook Drive Culvert Improvement Project, Design Services to HRG/Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. in the amount of $43,840.00.
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Purchase Approval #24484 - Wyndmere Drive Storm Sewer Upgrade Project, Design Services
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24484 - Wyndmere Drive Storm Sewer Upgrade Project, Design Services to The EAD Group, Inc. in the amount of $27,628.00.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24484 - Wyndmere Drive Storm Sewer Upgrade Project, Design Services to The EAD Group, Inc. in the amount of $27,628.00.
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Purchase Approval #24485 - Wayne Drive Storm Sewer Upgrade Project, Design Services
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24485 - Wayne Drive Storm Sewer Upgrade Project, Design Services to The EAD Group, Inc. in the amount of $32,588.00.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24485 - Wayne Drive Storm Sewer Upgrade Project, Design Services to The EAD Group, Inc. in the amount of $32,588.00.
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Purchase Approval #24486 - Northfield Road Storm Sewer Upgrade Project, Design Services
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24486 - Northfield Road Storm Sewer Upgrade Project, Design Services to The EAD Group, Inc. in the amount of $39,340.00
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of Purchase Approval #24486 - Northfield Road Storm Sewer Upgrade Project, Design Services to The EAD Group, Inc. in the amount of $39,340.00
Bond Release Requests
Township Manager
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Engineered Tank Care Agreement
The three water storage tanks operated by the Township require routine preventative maintenance. The staff is recommending advancement of an agreement with Southern Corrosion to perform maintenance service on the tanks starting in 2025. The management schedule provides routine maintenance and repainting over the course of 10 years. Accordingly, the Board is being asked to consider the attached agreement that outlines the commitments of both parties and cost of services.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the Engineered Tank Care Agreement with Southern Corrosion, Inc., according to the provisions of the agreement with the effective date of January 1, 2025.
The three water storage tanks operated by the Township require routine preventative maintenance. The staff is recommending advancement of an agreement with Southern Corrosion to perform maintenance service on the tanks starting in 2025. The management schedule provides routine maintenance and repainting over the course of 10 years. Accordingly, the Board is being asked to consider the attached agreement that outlines the commitments of both parties and cost of services.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the Engineered Tank Care Agreement with Southern Corrosion, Inc., according to the provisions of the agreement with the effective date of January 1, 2025.
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Leachate Discharge Service Agreement
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider authorization to execute the Leachate Discharge Service Agreement with Joseph J. Brunner effective until December 31, 2025 with an option to extend the agreement for one successive year ending December 31, 2026.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider authorization to execute the Leachate Discharge Service Agreement with Joseph J. Brunner effective until December 31, 2025 with an option to extend the agreement for one successive year ending December 31, 2026.
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Wolfe Run Intermunicipal Sewage Service Agreement Amendment
Adams Township, Breakneck Creek Regional Authority, and Cranberry Township desire to amend the existing agreement for the transmission and treatment of sanitary sewage with the Wolfe Run Drainage Area. The proposed amendment updates the terms of service within this drainage area.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the First Amendment to Intermunicipal Sewage Service Agreement with the Township of Adams and Breakneck Creek Regional Authority with regards to the Wolfe Run Drainage Area.
Adams Township, Breakneck Creek Regional Authority, and Cranberry Township desire to amend the existing agreement for the transmission and treatment of sanitary sewage with the Wolfe Run Drainage Area. The proposed amendment updates the terms of service within this drainage area.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the First Amendment to Intermunicipal Sewage Service Agreement with the Township of Adams and Breakneck Creek Regional Authority with regards to the Wolfe Run Drainage Area.
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DCNR Grant Close Out - Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
The Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2) grant provided by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) requires the Township to acknowledge the completion of the Comprehensive Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Plan in accordance with the grant agreement. After a year of work, the Advisory Committee, consultant, and staff presented a final draft of the plan to the Board on March 7, 2024.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-XX acknowledging the completion of the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan dated March 7, 2024, in accordance with the terms of the DCNR grant agreement.
The Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2) grant provided by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) requires the Township to acknowledge the completion of the Comprehensive Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Plan in accordance with the grant agreement. After a year of work, the Advisory Committee, consultant, and staff presented a final draft of the plan to the Board on March 7, 2024.
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-XX acknowledging the completion of the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan dated March 7, 2024, in accordance with the terms of the DCNR grant agreement.
Additional Township Solicitor Business
Minutes
Remittance & Payroll Warrants
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Remittance Proposals & Payroll Warrants - July 2024
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal JUN24WIR dated 6-30-24
2. Remittance Proposal JUL24MID dated 7-18-24
3. Remittance Proposal JUL24REF dated 7-22-24
4. Remittance Proposal AUG24BIG dated 8-2-24
5. Payroll Warrant 132024 dated 06-21-24
6. Payroll Warrant 142024 dated 07-05-24
7. Payroll Warrant S1224 dated 06-28-24
8. Payroll Warrant S1324 dated 07-15-24
At the August 1, 2024 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal JUN24WIR dated 6-30-24
2. Remittance Proposal JUL24MID dated 7-18-24
3. Remittance Proposal JUL24REF dated 7-22-24
4. Remittance Proposal AUG24BIG dated 8-2-24
5. Payroll Warrant 132024 dated 06-21-24
6. Payroll Warrant 142024 dated 07-05-24
7. Payroll Warrant S1224 dated 06-28-24
8. Payroll Warrant S1324 dated 07-15-24
Reports
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Monthly Reports – July 2024
1. Planning & Development Services – June 2024
2. Police Department – June 2024
3. Fire Company – June 2024
4. EMS Report – June 2024
5. Open Records Summary – June 2024
6. Budget Report – June 2024
7. Property Tax Report – June 2024
8. Utilities Department Report - July 2024
9. Public Works Activity Report - July 2024
10. Information Technology Report - July 2024
11. Communications Report - July 2024
12. Cranberry Highlands Golf - July 2024
1. Planning & Development Services – June 2024
2. Police Department – June 2024
3. Fire Company – June 2024
4. EMS Report – June 2024
5. Open Records Summary – June 2024
6. Budget Report – June 2024
7. Property Tax Report – June 2024
8. Utilities Department Report - July 2024
9. Public Works Activity Report - July 2024
10. Information Technology Report - July 2024
11. Communications Report - July 2024
12. Cranberry Highlands Golf - July 2024
Additional Business
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Additional Business
Items marked in red have been added since the initial agenda.