Art Gazdik

The meeting included reports from various departments, including police, fire, recreation, and municipal services. Key discussion points involved a police department grant, potential service expansion to Seven Fields Borough, a traffic study on Warrendale Bayne Road, and budget considerations for 2024, including license plate reader cameras, speed display devices, and public works equipment. The board also approved a cable franchise agreement with Comcast, the Northland Public Library's 2024 budget, and the sale of a township spreader. An executive session was held to discuss the Innovation Ridge Appeal.

The board reviewed the post-construction aspects of the State Gamelands Road contract, focusing on road base structure and surface cosmetic issues. Discussions included plans for sidewalks on SR 910, incorporating them into the I-79 Wexford Interchange project with a 10% cost share for Marshall Township. The Marshall Volunteer Fire Department's seven-year vehicle replacement plan, budget forecasts, and capital purchases were also reviewed. The board discussed the 2024 Township budget, which includes salary and wage increases, healthcare adjustments, and increased allocations for police and road salt. Capital purchases for public works were reviewed, including a vehicle lift, tar kettle, and epoxy floor for the garage. The budget also includes funds for roadway resurfacing and new street signs. Other topics included a potential contribution to the McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority, license plate reader cameras, and the transportation capital improvement plan.

The Marshall Township Board of Supervisors meeting on April 29, 2024, included a review of the 2023 annual audit by Maher Duessel, highlighting no material weaknesses. Discussions also covered the upcoming solid waste/recycling bid, considering economies of scale with Pine and potential additions like e-waste collection. An executive session addressed the Innovation Ridge litigation and a personnel matter.

The Marshall Township Municipal Sanitary Authority (MTMSA) board meeting on June 25, 2024, addressed several key items. These included the ratification of fund transfers to PLGIT CDs, an update on the Cranberry Township Treatment Plant upgrade project, and the approval of State Pipe Services, Inc.'s proposal for the 2024 CCTV inspection project. Additionally, the board reviewed various reports, including financial statements and operational updates, and approved the ACH vendor list.