Jeanne M. Creese

The meeting encompassed several reports from the Township Engineer, Solicitor, and Commissioners regarding ongoing infrastructure, municipal development, and grant-funded projects. Key actions included the adoption of the Allegheny County Hazard Mitigation Plan, the approval of a lot consolidation plan for AKB Holdings, and authorization for a conditional use application for a recreational facility at 222 Third Street. The Board also approved the final payment for a structure demolition project and authorized the advertisement of an ordinance for a cable franchise agreement with Verizon. Public comments addressed local maintenance issues, including alleyway potholes, sewer conditions, and inquiries about road construction and residency status of officials.

The meeting included a request from the local fire department to utilize escrow funds for the purchase of a new emergency vehicle. Discussions were held regarding the potential merger of fire departments, updates on various zoning and land development applications, and the status of ongoing infrastructure projects such as road repairs and the grand avenue paving. The Board also reviewed event requests from N.I.C.E. and discussed future demolition work for park improvements. Additionally, legal and labor-related questions concerning public works staffing and union representation were raised.

The meeting included reports from the Township Engineer regarding MS4 program, developments, planning commission, street opening permits, municipal consent order and agreement, system metering and compliance items, Riverfront Park, grant programs, West View Water Authority source connections backflow improvements, Gibson Lane Signal Replacement, Zoning Ordinance Update, Municipal 911 Addressing Plan and Reassignments, Gulf Road Signal Replacement, Riverside Place Waterline Improvements, Char West COG State Grant 2021 and Water System Compliance Support. The meeting also included reports from the Solicitor and Commissioners. The board also discussed and approved several ordinances and resolutions related to parks and recreation, zoning, and wireless communication facilities.