Meeting Details
Board of Supervisors - Agenda Preparation Meeting
Held at: Council Chambers
Thursday, 11/20/2025
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
Special Recognition
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Recognition of Police Officer Mike Weleski
Officer Weleski has been instrumental in advancing the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program within Butler County, helping law enforcement officers better respond to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. As the County’s CIT Coordinator and member of the Butler County CIT Steering Committee, Mike has strengthened collaboration between police, mental health professionals, and the community. Officer Weleski was presented with the award at the Statewide CIT Conference held October 28–29 in State College.
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Cranberry Township Police Officer Michael Weleski for being named Pennsylvania’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year.
Officer Weleski has been instrumental in advancing the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program within Butler County, helping law enforcement officers better respond to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. As the County’s CIT Coordinator and member of the Butler County CIT Steering Committee, Mike has strengthened collaboration between police, mental health professionals, and the community. Officer Weleski was presented with the award at the Statewide CIT Conference held October 28–29 in State College.
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Cranberry Township Police Officer Michael Weleski for being named Pennsylvania’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year.
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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.
Public Hearings
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PR #COND-25-5 - Ogle View Development - Conditional Use (TLD to hold public hearing 11/30/2025)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application consisting of Community Shopping Center and Multi-Family Residential uses, including 26,535 sq ft Small Retail use, 28,000 sq ft Large Retail use, 3,500 sq ft Restaurant w/drive thru use, 22,333 sq ft Office use, thirty-two (32) multi-family residential units, and a 6,139 sq ft Automotive Fueling Station on approximately 19.1 acres located at the intersection of Route 19 and Ogle View Road in the MU zoning district.
(Following public comment and provided no additional testimony is needed, it is the recommendation to close the public hearing with consideration later in this meeting under Planning & Development Services.)
Accept public comment on a Conditional Use application consisting of Community Shopping Center and Multi-Family Residential uses, including 26,535 sq ft Small Retail use, 28,000 sq ft Large Retail use, 3,500 sq ft Restaurant w/drive thru use, 22,333 sq ft Office use, thirty-two (32) multi-family residential units, and a 6,139 sq ft Automotive Fueling Station on approximately 19.1 acres located at the intersection of Route 19 and Ogle View Road in the MU zoning district.
(Following public comment and provided no additional testimony is needed, it is the recommendation to close the public hearing with consideration later in this meeting under Planning & Development Services.)
Planning & Development Services
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FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
PR #LD-25-12/COND-25-5 - Ogle View Development - Preliminary Land Development-Conditional Use (TLD 11/30/2025)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-72, granting Preliminary Land Development and Conditional Use approval for a Community Shopping Center and Multi-Family Residential uses, including 26,535 sq ft Small Retail use, 28,000 sq ft Large Retail use, 3,500 sq ft Restaurant w/drive thru use, 22,333 sq ft Office use, thirty-two (32) multi-family residential units, and a 6,139 sq ft Automotive Fueling Station on approximately 19.1 acres located at the intersection of Route 19 and Ogle View Road in the MU zoning district.
PR #LD-25-12/COND-25-5 - Ogle View Development - Preliminary Land Development-Conditional Use (TLD 11/30/2025)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-72, granting Preliminary Land Development and Conditional Use approval for a Community Shopping Center and Multi-Family Residential uses, including 26,535 sq ft Small Retail use, 28,000 sq ft Large Retail use, 3,500 sq ft Restaurant w/drive thru use, 22,333 sq ft Office use, thirty-two (32) multi-family residential units, and a 6,139 sq ft Automotive Fueling Station on approximately 19.1 acres located at the intersection of Route 19 and Ogle View Road in the MU zoning district.
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FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
PR #SUB-25-22 - Park Place Amendment No. 76 - Preliminary and Final Subdivision (TLD 2/21/26)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-73, granting approval to a Preliminary and Final Subdivision application to create five (5) units on Lot 8-27 along Callaway Lane within the Park Place, Phase 8B Development.
PR #SUB-25-22 - Park Place Amendment No. 76 - Preliminary and Final Subdivision (TLD 2/21/26)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-73, granting approval to a Preliminary and Final Subdivision application to create five (5) units on Lot 8-27 along Callaway Lane within the Park Place, Phase 8B Development.
Public Works and Engineering
Contract Awards
Contract Change Orders
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Contract Order #2025-178 - Change Order - Northfield Road Storm Sewer Upgrades
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for Northfield Road Storm Sewer Upgrades to Fryer Excavating.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for Northfield Road Storm Sewer Upgrades to Fryer Excavating.
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Contract Order #2025-180 - Change Order – Community Park North Improvements – General Contractor
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for general construction for Community Park North Improvements to Thomas Construction, Inc. in the amount of $33,833.33.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a change order for general construction for Community Park North Improvements to Thomas Construction, Inc. in the amount of $33,833.33.
Contract Payments
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CAR #23-10.02-29-HC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - HVAC
At the December 11,2025, 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 $64,031.59.
At the December 11,2025, 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 $64,031.59.
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CAR #23-10.04-30-EC - Partial Payment - Municipal Center Building Renovation - Electrical
At the December 11, 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.
At the December 11, 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.
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Contract Order #2025-48 – Partial Payment - Solids Handling Upgrade - General Contractor
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Solids Handling Upgrade for general contracting to Kukurin Contracting, Inc.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Solids Handling Upgrade for general contracting to Kukurin Contracting, Inc.
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Contract Order #2025-49 - Partial Payment - Solids Handling Upgrade - HVAC
At the Decmeber 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Solids Handling Upgrade for HVAC work to Lugaila Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $45,956.25.
At the Decmeber 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Solids Handling Upgrade for HVAC work to Lugaila Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $45,956.25.
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Contract Order #2025-51 - Partial Payment - Solids Handling Upgrade - Electrical
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Solids Handling Upgrade for electrical work to McCurley Houston Electric, Inc.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Solids Handling Upgrade for electrical work to McCurley Houston Electric, Inc.
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Contract Order #2025-117 - Partial Payment - Fuel Island Canopy & Dispenser Upgrade - General Contractor
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Fuel Island Canopy & Dispenser Upgrade - General Contractor to Nexus Energy Services, LLC. in the amount of $129,050.00.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Fuel Island Canopy & Dispenser Upgrade - General Contractor to Nexus Energy Services, LLC. in the amount of $129,050.00.
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Contract Order #2025-156 - Partial Payment - Pinebrook Drive Culvert Replacement
At the December 11, 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.
At the December 11, 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.
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Contract Order #2025-157 - Partial Payment - Sun Valley Waterline Replacement - Phase 3 - Site Work
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for site work on the Sun Valley Waterline Replacement - Phase 3 to Metarko Excavating, LLC. in the amount of $184,921.81.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for site work on the Sun Valley Waterline Replacement - Phase 3 to Metarko Excavating, LLC. in the amount of $184,921.81.
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Contract Order #2025-157 - Partial Payment - Sun Valley Waterline Replacement - Phase 3 - Paving
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for paving on the Sun Valley Waterline Replacement - Phase 3 to Metarko Excavating, LLC. in the amount of $76,825.19.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for paving on the Sun Valley Waterline Replacement - Phase 3 to Metarko Excavating, LLC. in the amount of $76,825.19.
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Contract Order #2025-163 - Partial Payment - Fuel Island Canopy & Dispenser Upgrade - Electrical Contractor
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Fuel Island Canopy & Dispenser Upgrade to Frankl Electric Inc. in the amount of $67,062.75.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Fuel Island Canopy & Dispenser Upgrade to Frankl Electric Inc. in the amount of $67,062.75.
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Contract Order #2025-177 - Partial Payment – Wayne Drive Storm Sewer Upgrades
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Wayne Drive Storm Sewer Upgrades to Jet Jack, Inc.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for the Wayne Drive Storm Sewer Upgrades to Jet Jack, Inc.
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Contract Order #2025-178 - Partial Payment - Northfield Road Storm Sewer Upgrades
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for Northfield Road Storm Sewer Upgrades to Fryer Excavating in the amount of $59,776.21.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for Northfield Road Storm Sewer Upgrades to Fryer Excavating in the amount of $59,776.21.
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Contract Order #2025-180 - Partial Payment – Community Park North Improvements – General Contractor
At the December 11, 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 $369,463.91.
At the December 11, 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 $369,463.91.
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Contract Order #2025-182 - Partial Payment – Community Park North Improvements – Electrical
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for electrical work for Community Park North Improvements to McCurley Houston Electric, Inc. in the amount of $33,029.10.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of a partial payment for electrical work for Community Park North Improvements to McCurley Houston Electric, Inc. in the amount of $33,029.10.
Bond Release Requests
Township Manager
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FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
Approval of the Proposed 2026 Budget
The Board has been reviewing the proposed 2026 budget since the Budget Workshop meeting on November 12, 2025. Accordingly, the Board is being asked to consider the following motion:
Motion to approve the Proposed 2026 budget that will be considered by the Board for final adoption at the Board's final scheduled meeting of the year on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Approval of the Proposed 2026 Budget
The Board has been reviewing the proposed 2026 budget since the Budget Workshop meeting on November 12, 2025. Accordingly, the Board is being asked to consider the following motion:
Motion to approve the Proposed 2026 budget that will be considered by the Board for final adoption at the Board's final scheduled meeting of the year on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
453/2025
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FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
Appointment to the Library Board
Motion to appoint Shelly Budz to the Library Board to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2026.
Appointment to the Library Board
Motion to appoint Shelly Budz to the Library Board to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2026.
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FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide Grant Application - Potential Site Development
Cranberry Township is pursuing financial assistance through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) grant program to help offset potential site development costs associated with a proposed community and recreation center. The Township is currently conducting a feasibility study to further define the project’s scope and estimated cost. As planning continues, it is prudent to establish a funding strategy that draws from multiple financial sources.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-74, authorizing submission of a LSA grant application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for support of potential development costs.
Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide Grant Application - Potential Site Development
Cranberry Township is pursuing financial assistance through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) grant program to help offset potential site development costs associated with a proposed community and recreation center. The Township is currently conducting a feasibility study to further define the project’s scope and estimated cost. As planning continues, it is prudent to establish a funding strategy that draws from multiple financial sources.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-74, authorizing submission of a LSA grant application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for support of potential development costs.
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FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
SHACOG 2025 Fall Commodities
Motion to approve the attached awards for the SHACOG 2025 Fall Commodities bids.
SHACOG 2025 Fall Commodities
Motion to approve the attached awards for the SHACOG 2025 Fall Commodities bids.
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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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Tenant Lease Agreements in the Municipal Center
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be at to consider approval of the following tenant lease agreements in the Municipal Center:
1. Center for Community Resources
2. Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber
3. Property Tax Collector
4. Butler County Chamber of Commerce
5. Cranberry EMS
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be at to consider approval of the following tenant lease agreements in the Municipal Center:
1. Center for Community Resources
2. Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber
3. Property Tax Collector
4. Butler County Chamber of Commerce
5. Cranberry EMS
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Fee Resolution Update
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption a resolution amending the Fee Schedule for Residential Accessory Structure permits, Building Re-inspections, Water Rates, Road Occupancy permits, Municipal Alcohol permits, and Winter Services.
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider adoption a resolution amending the Fee Schedule for Residential Accessory Structure permits, Building Re-inspections, Water Rates, Road Occupancy permits, Municipal Alcohol permits, and Winter Services.
Additional Township Solicitor Business
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Additional Township Solicitor Business
Minutes
Remittance & Payroll Warrants
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Remittance Proposals & Payroll Warrants – November 2025
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal OCT25WIR dated 10-31-25
2. Remittance Proposal OCT25PPD dated 10-31-25
3. Remittance Proposal NOV25MID dated 11-19-25
4. Remittance Proposal NOV25REF dated 11-21-25
5. Remittance Proposal DEC25BIG dated 12-12-25
6. Payroll Warrant 222025 dated 10-24-25
7. Payroll Warrant S2025 dated 10-31-25
8. Payroll Warrant 232025 dated 11-07-25
9. Payroll Warrant S2125 dated 11-14-2025
At the December 11, 2025, Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider approval of the following Remittance Proposals and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal OCT25WIR dated 10-31-25
2. Remittance Proposal OCT25PPD dated 10-31-25
3. Remittance Proposal NOV25MID dated 11-19-25
4. Remittance Proposal NOV25REF dated 11-21-25
5. Remittance Proposal DEC25BIG dated 12-12-25
6. Payroll Warrant 222025 dated 10-24-25
7. Payroll Warrant S2025 dated 10-31-25
8. Payroll Warrant 232025 dated 11-07-25
9. Payroll Warrant S2125 dated 11-14-2025
Reports
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Monthly Reports – November 2025
1. Planning and Development Services - October2025
2. Police Department – October 2025
3. EMS Report – October 2025
4. Open Records Summary – October 2025
5. Property Tax Collection Report – October 2025
6. Budget Report – October 2025
7. Fire Company – November 2025
8. Utilities Department Report - November 2025
9. Public Works Activity Report - November 2025
10. Information Technology Report - November 2025
11. Communications Report - November 2025
12. Cranberry Highlands Golf - November 2025
13. Parks & Recreation Report - November 2025
1. Planning and Development Services - October2025
2. Police Department – October 2025
3. EMS Report – October 2025
4. Open Records Summary – October 2025
5. Property Tax Collection Report – October 2025
6. Budget Report – October 2025
7. Fire Company – November 2025
8. Utilities Department Report - November 2025
9. Public Works Activity Report - November 2025
10. Information Technology Report - November 2025
11. Communications Report - November 2025
12. Cranberry Highlands Golf - November 2025
13. Parks & Recreation Report - November 2025
466/2025
Adjournment
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Motion to Adjourn
Minutes
Items marked in red have been added since the initial agenda.