Meeting Details
Board of Supervisors - Agenda Preparation Meeting
Held at: Council Chambers
Thursday, 03/27/2025
From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Agenda
Call to Order
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Roll Call
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Haine Middle School - Stormwater Presentation
Allison Stebbins, the Haine Middle School Purpose Students, and Tim Schutzman will deliver a stormwater presentation.
Allison Stebbins, the Haine Middle School Purpose Students, and Tim Schutzman will deliver a stormwater presentation.
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Public Comment (Any item on or off the Agenda except for Public Hearing Items)
Motion to close the public comment portion of this meeting.
Motion to close the public comment portion of this meeting.
Planning & Development Services
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PR #LD-25-1 - Summerwind - Final Land Development (TLD 5/24/25)
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Final Land Development application for a one (1) phase, residential development consisting of 66 townhouse units located along Freedom Road on approximately 6.75 acres in the CCD Corridor-Freedom Road Overlay zoning district.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Final Land Development application for a one (1) phase, residential development consisting of 66 townhouse units located along Freedom Road on approximately 6.75 acres in the CCD Corridor-Freedom Road Overlay zoning district.
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PR #SUB-25-2 - Woodland Plan of Lots No. 1 Subdivision - Prelim & Final Subdivision (TLD 5/24/25)
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval for a two (2) lot subdivision totaling approximately 11.2 acres located between Woodland Road and the Autumn Hill PRD in the R-1 zoning district.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval for a two (2) lot subdivision totaling approximately 11.2 acres located between Woodland Road and the Autumn Hill PRD in the R-1 zoning district.
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PR #SUB-25-3 - Park Place Amendment No. 70 - Preliminary and Final Subdivision (TLD 5/24/25)
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Lot Line Revision application to create five (5) units on Lot 8-21 along Chital Lane within the Park Place, Phase 8B Development.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Lot Line Revision application to create five (5) units on Lot 8-21 along Chital Lane within the Park Place, Phase 8B Development.
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PR #SUB-25-4 - Park Place Amendment No. 71 - Preliminary and Final Subdivision (TLD 6/28/25)
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Lot Line Revision application to create seven (7) units on Lot 8-26 along Callaway Lane within the Park Place, Phase 8B Development.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a Lot Line Revision application to create seven (7) units on Lot 8-26 along Callaway Lane within the Park Place, Phase 8B Development.
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Authorize Advertisement of Bill No. 2025-01 - Chapter 27 (Zoning) Sign Requirements
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider granting authorization to advertise a public hearing and intention to adopt Bill No. 2025-01 (Ordinance Amendment for Chapter 27 (Zoning) revising sign requirements) at the April 24, 2025 Agenda Prep Meeting.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider granting authorization to advertise a public hearing and intention to adopt Bill No. 2025-01 (Ordinance Amendment for Chapter 27 (Zoning) revising sign requirements) at the April 24, 2025 Agenda Prep Meeting.
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Authorize Advertisement of Bill No. 2025-04 - Chapter 27 (Zoning) Data Centers/PRD Duplexes
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider granting authorization to advertise a public hearing and intention to adopt Bill No. 2025-04 (Ordinance Amendment for Chapter 27 (Zoning) adding Data Centers as an authorized principal use and revising the Standards and Conditions in Planned Residential Developments for Duplexes) at the April 24, 2025 Agenda Prep Meeting.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider granting authorization to advertise a public hearing and intention to adopt Bill No. 2025-04 (Ordinance Amendment for Chapter 27 (Zoning) adding Data Centers as an authorized principal use and revising the Standards and Conditions in Planned Residential Developments for Duplexes) at the April 24, 2025 Agenda Prep Meeting.
Public Works and Engineering
Authorizations to Bid
Contract Awards
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Contract Order #2025-48 - Contract Award - Solids Handling Upgrade - General Contractor
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the Solids Handling Upgrade for general contracting. The bid opening was held on March 26, 2025 and staff is reviewing and tabulating the bids for a recommendation.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the Solids Handling Upgrade for general contracting. The bid opening was held on March 26, 2025 and staff is reviewing and tabulating the bids for a recommendation.
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Contract Order #2025-49 - Contract Award - Solids Handling Upgrade - HVAC
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the Solids Handling Upgrade for HVAC work. The bid opening was held on March 26, 2025 and staff is reviewing and tabulating the bids for a recommendation.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the Solids Handling Upgrade for HVAC work. The bid opening was held on March 26, 2025 and staff is reviewing and tabulating the bids for a recommendation.
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Contract Order #2025-50 - Contract Award - Solids Handling Upgrade - Plumbing
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the Solids Handling Upgrade for plumbing work. The bid opening was held on March 26, 2025 and staff is reviewing and tabulating the bids for a recommendation.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the Solids Handling Upgrade for plumbing work. The bid opening was held on March 26, 2025 and staff is reviewing and tabulating the bids for a recommendation.
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Contract Order #2025-51 - Contract Award - Solids Handling Upgrade - Electrical
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the Solids Handling Upgrade for electrical work. The bid opening was held on March 26, 2025 and staff is reviewing and tabulating the bids for a recommendation.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the Solids Handling Upgrade for electrical work. The bid opening was held on March 26, 2025 and staff is reviewing and tabulating the bids for a recommendation.
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Contract Order #2025-125 - Solids Handling Upgrade - Engineering Services During Construction
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract with GHD for the engineering services during the Solids Handling Upgrade at the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility in the amount of $861,540.00.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract with GHD for the engineering services during the Solids Handling Upgrade at the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility in the amount of $861,540.00.
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Contract Order #2025-126 - Solids Handling Upgrade - Construction Management & Inspection Services
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract with GHD for the construction management & inspection services during the Solids Handling Upgrade at the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility in the amount of $1,333,075.00.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract with GHD for the construction management & inspection services during the Solids Handling Upgrade at the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility in the amount of $1,333,075.00.
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Contract Order #2025-67 - Contract Award - Community Park Amenity Fencing Project
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the Community Park Amenity Fencing Project to ProMax Fence System, LLC in the amount of $69,650.00.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the Community Park Amenity Fencing Project to ProMax Fence System, LLC in the amount of $69,650.00.
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Contract Order #2025-85 - Contract Award - 2025 Paving Program - Superpave
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the 2025 Paving Program - Superpave. Bids will be opened April 1, 2025.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the 2025 Paving Program - Superpave. Bids will be opened April 1, 2025.
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Contract Order #2025-88 - Contract Award - 2025 Paving Program - Cape Seal
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the 2025 Paving Program - Cape Seal. Bids will be opened April 1, 2025.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for the 2025 Paving Program - Cape Seal. Bids will be opened April 1, 2025.
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Contract Order #2025-124 - Community Park North - Restroom Facility Design
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract with KATR Architecture LLC for the design of the restroom facility at the Community Park North in the amount of $27,300.00.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract with KATR Architecture LLC for the design of the restroom facility at the Community Park North in the amount of $27,300.00.
Contract Change Orders
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CAR #23-10.01-24-GC - Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for the Municipal Center building renovations for general contracting to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $14,692.00.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for the Municipal Center building renovations for general contracting to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $14,692.00.
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CAR #23-10.02-23-HC - Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - HVAC
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for the Municipal Center building renovations for HVAC work to K&K Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $3,046.82.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for the Municipal Center building renovations for HVAC work to K&K Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $3,046.82.
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CAR #23-10.04-23-EC - Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for the Municipal Center building renovations for electrical work to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $19,832.98.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for the Municipal Center building renovations for electrical work to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $19,832.98.
Contract Payments
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CAR #23-10.01-25-GC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for general contracting to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $104,084.54.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for general contracting to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $104,084.54.
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CAR #23-10.02-24-HC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - HVAC
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for HVAC work to K&K Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $35,853.18.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for HVAC work to K&K Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $35,853.18.
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CAR #23-10.03-25-PC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for plumbing work to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $34,031.36.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for plumbing work to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $34,031.36.
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CAR #23-10.04-24-EC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for electrical work to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $24,364.10.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for electrical work to Allegheny City Electric, Inc. in the amount of $24,364.10.
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CAR #24-08.01-11-SC - Partial Payment - Armstrong Great Lawn - Site Work
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Armstrong Great Lawn - Site Work to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $67,417.70.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Armstrong Great Lawn - Site Work to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $67,417.70.
Additional Engineering Business
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Roadway Sufficiency Analysis Update
The Township continues to update the long-range Transportation Capital Improvement Plan . The Transportation Impact Fee Advisory committee has worked with staff and the Township's engineering consultant to update the Roadway Sufficiency Analysis report. This is the second step required in updating the Township's Transportation Capital Improvement Plan.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of a resolution approving the Roadway Sufficiency Analysis report.
The Township continues to update the long-range Transportation Capital Improvement Plan . The Transportation Impact Fee Advisory committee has worked with staff and the Township's engineering consultant to update the Roadway Sufficiency Analysis report. This is the second step required in updating the Township's Transportation Capital Improvement Plan.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of a resolution approving the Roadway Sufficiency Analysis report.
Township Manager
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FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
Personnel
Two (2) Personnel Recommendations (Motions attached)
Personnel
Two (2) Personnel Recommendations (Motions attached)
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FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
DCNR Grant Application for the Second Phase of the Community Park Court Complex Improvements
Cranberry Township is seeking financial assistance to implement the second phase of the Court Complex Master Plan at Community Park. The proposed project scope includes improvements to the existing parking, sidewalks, basketball and sand volleyball courts. The required local match will not exceed $300,000 for this grant application.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-18, authorizing submission of a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for funding towards the implementation of the second phase of Court Complex improvements at the Community Park North.
DCNR Grant Application for the Second Phase of the Community Park Court Complex Improvements
Cranberry Township is seeking financial assistance to implement the second phase of the Court Complex Master Plan at Community Park. The proposed project scope includes improvements to the existing parking, sidewalks, basketball and sand volleyball courts. The required local match will not exceed $300,000 for this grant application.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-18, authorizing submission of a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for funding towards the implementation of the second phase of Court Complex improvements at the Community Park North.
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Local Government Unit Debt Act Ordinance for a Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (“PENNVEST”) Loan
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Guaranteed Revenue Notes, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,960,000, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Unit Debt Act, for the purpose of providing funds for the Solids Handling project at the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Guaranteed Revenue Notes, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,960,000, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Unit Debt Act, for the purpose of providing funds for the Solids Handling project at the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility.
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Reimbursement Resolution - Sewer Fund - Capital Expenditures
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of a resolution declaring intent to reimburse the Sewer Fund for capital expenditures incurred by the Township related to the Solids Handling project at the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility prior to the issuance of the PENNVEST Debt Obligations.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of a resolution declaring intent to reimburse the Sewer Fund for capital expenditures incurred by the Township related to the Solids Handling project at the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility prior to the issuance of the PENNVEST Debt Obligations.
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Refinancing Opportunity
The Township will be in a position to consider refinancing G.O. Bonds, Series 2015 later this year.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing Township administration to work with PNC Capital Markets, LLC and Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP on a refinancing opportunity in 2025.
The Township will be in a position to consider refinancing G.O. Bonds, Series 2015 later this year.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing Township administration to work with PNC Capital Markets, LLC and Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP on a refinancing opportunity in 2025.
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Disposition of Records
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the disposition of Township records as set forth in the Pennsylvania Municipal Records Manual.
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the disposition of Township records as set forth in the Pennsylvania Municipal Records Manual.
Additional Township Solicitor Business
Minutes
Remittance & Payroll Warrants
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Remittance Proposals & Payroll Warrants – March 2025
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal FEB25WIR dated 2-28-25
2. Remittance Proposal FEB25PPD dated 2-28-25
3. Remittance Proposal MAR25MID dated 3-19-25
4. Remittance Proposal MAR25REF dated 3-21-25
5. Remittance Proposal APR25BIG dated 4-4-25
6. Payroll Warrant 052025 dated 2-28-25
7. Payroll Warrant S0425 dated 2-28-25
8. Payroll Warrant 062025 dated 3-14-25
9. Payroll Warrant S0525 dated 3-14-25
At the April 3, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal FEB25WIR dated 2-28-25
2. Remittance Proposal FEB25PPD dated 2-28-25
3. Remittance Proposal MAR25MID dated 3-19-25
4. Remittance Proposal MAR25REF dated 3-21-25
5. Remittance Proposal APR25BIG dated 4-4-25
6. Payroll Warrant 052025 dated 2-28-25
7. Payroll Warrant S0425 dated 2-28-25
8. Payroll Warrant 062025 dated 3-14-25
9. Payroll Warrant S0525 dated 3-14-25
Reports
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Monthly Reports - March 2025
1. Planning and Development Services - February 2025
2. Police Department – February 2025
3. EMS Report – February 2025
4. Open Records Summary – February 2025
5. Budget Report – February 2025
6. Fire Company – March 2025
7. Utilities Department Report - March 2025
8. Public Works Activity Report - March 2025
9. Information Technology Report - March 2025
10. Communications Report - March 2025
11. Cranberry Highlands Golf - March 2025
1. Planning and Development Services - February 2025
2. Police Department – February 2025
3. EMS Report – February 2025
4. Open Records Summary – February 2025
5. Budget Report – February 2025
6. Fire Company – March 2025
7. Utilities Department Report - March 2025
8. Public Works Activity Report - March 2025
9. Information Technology Report - March 2025
10. Communications Report - March 2025
11. Cranberry Highlands Golf - March 2025
Additional Business
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Additional Business
Adjournment
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Motion to Adjourn
Minutes
Items marked in red have been added since the initial agenda.