Meeting Details
Board of Supervisors - Agenda Preparation Meeting
Held at: Council Chambers
Thursday, 09/25/2025
From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Agenda
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)
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 #SUB-25-16 - Park Place Amendment No. 74 - Preliminary and Final Subdivision (TLD 12/27/25)
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a Preliminary and Final Subdivision application to create five (5) units on Lot 8-22 along Chital Lane within the Park Place, Phase 8B Development.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a Preliminary and Final Subdivision application to create five (5) units on Lot 8-22 along Chital Lane within the Park Place, Phase 8B Development.
Public Works and Engineering
Contract Awards
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Contract Order #2025-248 - Contract Award - Printing Services - Cranberry Township Newsletter
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for Printing Services - Cranberry Township Newsletter to Triangle Press, Inc. in the amount of $61,731.00 for the first year, with the option of up to two (2) additional one-year extensions.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a contract award for Printing Services - Cranberry Township Newsletter to Triangle Press, Inc. in the amount of $61,731.00 for the first year, with the option of up to two (2) additional one-year extensions.
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Contract Order 2025-265 - Isolation Water Tank Design - Fire Department Training Area
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a design contract for the Isolation Water Tank near the Fire Department training area to HATCH in the amount of $22,000.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a design contract for the Isolation Water Tank near the Fire Department training area to HATCH in the amount of $22,000.
Purchase Awards
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Purchase Approval #108 - 2025 Dodge Durango
At the October 2, 2025, Regular Meeting, the Board will consider authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango for the Police Department from Kajarudan, Inc. (Jim Shorkey Auto Group) via the Co-Stars contract at a cost of $41,975.00, replacing a 2019 Dodge Charger to be sold at an online auction.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular Meeting, the Board will consider authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango for the Police Department from Kajarudan, Inc. (Jim Shorkey Auto Group) via the Co-Stars contract at a cost of $41,975.00, replacing a 2019 Dodge Charger to be sold at an online auction.
Contract Change Orders
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CAR #23-10.01-30-GC - Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor
At the October 2, 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 $307,451.04.
At the October 2, 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 $307,451.04.
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CAR #23-10.02-28-HC - Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - HVAC
At the October 2, 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.
At the October 2, 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.
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CAR #23-10.04-29-EC- Change Order - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical
At the October 2, 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.
At the October 2, 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.
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CAR #24-12-09 - Change Order - Municipal Building Interior Signage & Exterior Electronic Sign
At the October 2, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for the Municipal Building Interior Signage & Exterior Electronic Sign to Advance Sign Company LLC in the amount of $9,259.00.
At the October 2, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for the Municipal Building Interior Signage & Exterior Electronic Sign to Advance Sign Company LLC in the amount of $9,259.00.
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Contract Order #2025-86 - Change Order - Municipal Facilities Housekeeping Services
At the October 2, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a change order to the Municipal Facilities Housekeeping Services contract. The change order would remove the three Fire Company buildings that are no longer within the scope of the contract, resulting in a deduction of $7,830.96.
At the October 2, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider a change order to the Municipal Facilities Housekeeping Services contract. The change order would remove the three Fire Company buildings that are no longer within the scope of the contract, resulting in a deduction of $7,830.96.
Contract Payments
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Contract Order #2025-48 – Partial Payment - Solids Handling Upgrade - General Contractor
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the Solids Handling Upgrade for general contracting to Kukurin Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,117,800.00.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the Solids Handling Upgrade for general contracting to Kukurin Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,117,800.00.
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Contract Order #2025-60 - Partial Payment - Cranberry Highlands Golf Course Clubhouse Roof Replacement
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Clubhouse Roof Replacement to Grahamboys, LLC in the amount of $71,167.75.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Clubhouse Roof Replacement to Grahamboys, LLC in the amount of $71,167.75.
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Contract Order #2025-156 - Partial Payment - Pinebrook Drive Culvert Replacement
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Pinebrook Drive Culvert Replacement to Metarko Excavating, LLC in the amount of $65,871.00.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Pinebrook Drive Culvert Replacement to Metarko Excavating, LLC in the amount of $65,871.00.
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Contract Order #2025-157 - Partial Payment - Sun Valley Waterline Replacement - Phase 3
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Sun Valley Waterline Replacement - Phase 3 to Metarko Excavating, LLC in the amount of $171,825.90.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Sun Valley Waterline Replacement - Phase 3 to Metarko Excavating, LLC in the amount of $171,825.90.
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Contract Order #2025-163 - Partial Payment - Fuel Island Canopy & Dispenser Upgrade - Electrical Contractor
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for electrical work for the Fuel Island Canopy & Dispenser Upgrade to Frankl Electric Inc. in the amount of $127,350.00.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for electrical work for the Fuel Island Canopy & Dispenser Upgrade to Frankl Electric Inc. in the amount of $127,350.00.
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Contract Order #2025-180 - Partial Payment – Community Park North Improvements – General Contractor
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for general construction for Community Park North Improvements to Thomas Construction, Inc. in the amount of $66,353.93.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for general construction for Community Park North Improvements to Thomas Construction, Inc. in the amount of $66,353.93.
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CAR #23-10.01-31-GC - Final Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - General Contractor
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a final payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for general contracting to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $613,622.00.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a final payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for general contracting to FMS Construction Company in the amount of $613,622.00.
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CAR #23-10.03-27-PC - Final Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Plumbing
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a final payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for plumbing work to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $67,146.11.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a final payment for the Municipal Center building renovations for plumbing work to East End Plumbing & Mech, Inc. in the amount of $67,146.11.
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CAR #24-12-10 - Final Payment - Municipal Building Interior Signage & Exterior Electronic Sign
At the October 2, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a final payment for the Municipal Building Interior Signage & Exterior Electronic Sign to Advance Sign Company LLC in the amount of $43,831.51.
At the October 2, 2025 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a final payment for the Municipal Building Interior Signage & Exterior Electronic Sign to Advance Sign Company LLC in the amount of $43,831.51.
Bond Release Requests
Township Manager
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Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - 2025-2026 NHCOG Bid Consideration
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider authorizing the acceptance of the NHCOG 2025-2026 NHCOG Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation bid awards.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider authorizing the acceptance of the NHCOG 2025-2026 NHCOG Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation bid awards.
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FOR ACTION THIS EVENING
E-RACP Grant Application Submission Approval
Cranberry Township has submitted a grant application to the Electronic Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (E-RACP) which is administered by the Pennsylvania State Office of the Budget. If successful, the grant award would help fund portions of the site development work for a potential Recreation & Engagement Center.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-63, authorizing the electronic submission of a grant application to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the E-RACP program in the amount of $1,483,600.
E-RACP Grant Application Submission Approval
Cranberry Township has submitted a grant application to the Electronic Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (E-RACP) which is administered by the Pennsylvania State Office of the Budget. If successful, the grant award would help fund portions of the site development work for a potential Recreation & Engagement Center.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-63, authorizing the electronic submission of a grant application to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the E-RACP program in the amount of $1,483,600.
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Debt Refinancing
The Board has previously authorized PNC Capital Markets and Dinsmore & Shohl to pursue the refinancing of existing debt.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of an Ordinance, as prepared by Bond Counsel in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Unit Debt Act, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $21,000,000.00, for the purpose of refunding outstanding indebtedness to achieve debt service savings and authorizing the Officers of the Township to execute the appropriate documents pursuant to the direction of the Township's Bond Counsel and Solicitor.
The Board has previously authorized PNC Capital Markets and Dinsmore & Shohl to pursue the refinancing of existing debt.
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption of an Ordinance, as prepared by Bond Counsel in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Unit Debt Act, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $21,000,000.00, for the purpose of refunding outstanding indebtedness to achieve debt service savings and authorizing the Officers of the Township to execute the appropriate documents pursuant to the direction of the Township's Bond Counsel and Solicitor.
Additional Township Solicitor Business
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Additional Township Solicitor Business
Minutes
Remittance & Payroll Warrants
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Remittance Proposals & Payroll Warrants – September 2025
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal AUG25WIR dated 8-31-25
2. Remittance Proposal AUG25PPD dated 8-31-25
3. Remittance Proposal SEP25MID dated 9-18-25
4. Remittance Proposal SEP25REF dated 9-23-25
5. Remittance Proposal OCT25BIG dated 10-3-25
6. Payroll Warrant S1625 dated 8-29-25
7. Payroll Warrant 182025 dated 8-29-25
8. Payroll Warrant 192025 dated 9-12-25
9. Payroll Warrant S1725 dated 9-15-25
At the October 2, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal AUG25WIR dated 8-31-25
2. Remittance Proposal AUG25PPD dated 8-31-25
3. Remittance Proposal SEP25MID dated 9-18-25
4. Remittance Proposal SEP25REF dated 9-23-25
5. Remittance Proposal OCT25BIG dated 10-3-25
6. Payroll Warrant S1625 dated 8-29-25
7. Payroll Warrant 182025 dated 8-29-25
8. Payroll Warrant 192025 dated 9-12-25
9. Payroll Warrant S1725 dated 9-15-25
Reports
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Monthly Reports – September 2025
1. Planning and Development Services - August 2025
2. Police Department – August 2025
3. EMS Report – August 2025
4. Open Records Summary – August 2025
5. Property Tax Collection Report – August 2025
6. Budget Report – August 2025
7. Fire Company – September 2025
8. Utilities Department Report - September 2025
9. Public Works Activity Report - September 2025
10. Information Technology Report - September 2025
11. Communications Report - September 2025
12. Cranberry Highlands Golf - September 2025
13. Parks & Recreation Report - September 2025
1. Planning and Development Services - August 2025
2. Police Department – August 2025
3. EMS Report – August 2025
4. Open Records Summary – August 2025
5. Property Tax Collection Report – August 2025
6. Budget Report – August 2025
7. Fire Company – September 2025
8. Utilities Department Report - September 2025
9. Public Works Activity Report - September 2025
10. Information Technology Report - September 2025
11. Communications Report - September 2025
12. Cranberry Highlands Golf - September 2025
13. Parks & Recreation Report - September 2025
Additional Business
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Additional Business
Adjournment
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Motion to Adjourn