Highlights of the Board of Commissioners’ Meetings January 7, 2019
Approximately 5 people attended.
The Board • Adopted Bill No. 1-19 to amend Chapter 99 of the Code of the Township, entitled “Public and Private Improvements” to update requirements for Stormwater Management. • Adopted Bill No. 2-19 Re. PLC13-0015–Acceptance of Public Improvements–Willowbrooke Estates PRD. • Adopted Resolution No. 1664 to appoint Steven Gibbs, Alternate to the Zoning Hearing Board. • Approved the Appointment of Matthew Weaver to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Approval of Contracts • Robinson Pipe Cleaning Co. Year 2019 $206,250 Pittsburgh, PA Year 2020 $206,250 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection Year 2021 $206,250 For fiscal years 2019 through 2023 Option#1 Year 2022 $214,500 Option#2 Year 2023 $222,750 $1,056,000
February 4, 2019
Approximately 9 people attended.
Recognitions • C ommissioner Paoly presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, to Mark Romito, Director of Finance. • Commissioner Paoly presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2018 Budget to Mark Romito, Director of Finance. The Board • Continued Public Hearing Re. PLC18-1301–Amendment to Chapter 130 of the Township Code entitled “Zoning” to add Conditional Uses in the SB–Special Business Zoning District to the March 4, 2019, Regular Board Meeting. • Adopted Resolution No. 1665 authorizing the appropriate Township Officials to execute the Reimbursement and Maintenance Agreement for road and utility improvements for State Route 19. • Adopted Resolution No. 1666 authorizing the appropriate Township Officials to execute the Reimbursement and Maintenance Agreement for road and utility improvements for McMillan Road.
• Adopted Resolution No. 1667 Re. Approval for a grant application through the Department of Community and Economic Development to be used for the Morton Complex/Community Gardens Connection Phase IIB Perimeter Trail Project. • Adopted Resolution No. 1668 Re. Approval for a grant application through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Program for Morton Complex/Community Gardens Connection Phase IIB Perimeter Trail Project. • Approved the following appointments to various Boards and Commissions: Building Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board Glenn Avick, full member (to fulfill the unexpired term ending December 31, 2019) Denis Flaherty, alternate member (term to expire December 31, 2021) Library Board of Trustees Joann Hockenberry (term to expire December 31, 2021)
March 4, 2019
Approximately 17 people attended.
The Board • Tabled PLC18-1301–Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 130 of the Township Code Entitled “Zoning” to add Conditional Uses in the SB Zoning District. • Forwarded the application to the Planning Commission for further analysis of the proposed amendment Re. PLC18-1301–Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 130 of the Township Code entitled “Zoning” to add Conditional Uses in the SB Zoning District. • Accepted the withdrawal of PLC18-0014–Tuscany Pointe– Planned Residential Development–Amended Tentative Approval. • Continued Public Hearing Re. PLC18-0015–South Hills Village Mall Redevelopment–Amended Tentative Approval to the April 1, 2019, Regular Board Meeting. • Approved 2019-2020 Township Engineer Fee Schedule. Approval of Contracts Russell Standard Corporation ............................... $44,000 Valenica, PA 2019 Street Crack Sealing Mele & Mele & Sons, Inc............................. $1,739,564.85 Rankin, PA 2019 Annual Street Resurfacing
w/Alternate #1–Community Development parking lot w/Alternate #2–base repair/mechanized patching–Morton Road w/Alternate #3–Municipal Tennis facility Public Works Vehicles Kenny Ross Chevrolet....................................... $29,790.27 North Huntingdon, PA One 2019 Chevy Colorado 4WD Extended Cab Pickup Truck Tri-Star Motors....................................................... $29,870 Blairsville, PA One 2019 Ford F-350 4x4 Cab & Chassis Hunter Truck Sales............................................ $88,941.14 Butler, PA One 2020 International Model HV507 4x2 Cab & Chassis Public Works Equipment E. H. Griffith, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA One Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D..................... $26,029.04 One Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D..................... $33,507.18 One Toro MH-400 Turf Topdresser................... $28,906.10 Total E. H. Griffith, Inc. contract................... $88,442.32 Cleveland Brothers Murrysville, PA One 2018 Toyota Forklift Model 8FD35U............. $49,412 Stephenson Equipment, Inc. Butler, PA One 10'6" Aluminum Dump Body Upfit w/ stainless salt spreader, Muncie Advantage Plus Salt/Liquid dispensing system and liquid tanks (for 2020 International Cab & Chassis).............................................................. $68,588 One 2018 Massey Ferguson Tractor w/ Boom & Flail Mower......................................... $83,887 Total Stephenson Equipment, Inc. contract.... $152,475 Police Vehicles Woltz & Wind Ford, Inc. Heidelberg, PA One 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD..... $36,814 One 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD..... $37,124 Total Woltz & Wind Ford, Inc. contract............ $73,938
Township Recognized for Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Township of Upper St. Clair with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Township’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Township also earned the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2018 budget document. During the Board of Commissioners’ February meeting, Commissioner Daniel Paoly formally recognized the Finance Department for both achievements. The CAFR award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a
government and its management. The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The budget award reflects the Township’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting. The budget is judged on its proficiency in serving as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications device. Upper St. Clair was one of only four municipalities in Pennsylvania to receive both awards. n
Recognized at a Township Commissioners’ meeting are, left to right, front row: finance department employees Marlene Peck, Bonnie Antonelli, Taylor Sullivan; back row: Township Commissioner Daniel Paoly, Director of Finance Mark Romito
To view the Township’s annual financial reports and budgets, visit www.twpusc.org/finance/financial-home.
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