Joseph Shook

The meeting involved the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected and re-elected officials, followed by the election of the President/Chairman, James Boyle, and the Vice President/Vice-Chairman, Conrad Wagner. Key appointments were made, including Judith L. Kording as Manager and Secretary, Anna Jewart as Solicitor, and Keystone Collections as the Earned Income Tax Collector. Consulting Engineers, Fire Marshall, and Assistant Fire Marshall were also appointed. Several members were appointed or re-appointed to various boards and commissions, such as the Civil Service Commission, Planning Commission, and Shaler North Hills Library Board. During the regular session, the Board approved Resolution No. 3-2026 naming First Commonwealth Bank and Wesbanco as official depositories. An ordinance, Ordinance No. 1981, amending the Shaler Zoning Map was adopted, marking the first update in 24 years. Resolution No. 4-2026 concerning a Statewide Local Share Assessment grant for the Sharps Hill Volunteer Fire Department was approved. The Board also authorized the deposit of December 2025 receipts and the drawing of warrants for December 2025.

The meeting agenda included the swearing-in and seating of newly elected officials, followed by the reorganization of the Board of Commissioners, which involved electing a President/Chairman and Vice President/Vice-Chairman. Key actions included making numerous appointments for various township positions and committees, such as Manager, Solicitor, Tax Collectors, and members for the Civil Service Commission, Planning Commission, and Library Board. The board also planned to address resolutions of appointment, including one for the Zoning Hearing Board and official depositories. The regular meeting portion covered reports from special committees, the adoption of an ordinance regarding a zoning map amendment, and a resolution for a Statewide Local Share Assessment grant for the Sharps Hill Volunteer Fire Department.

The meeting included a report from Shaler Hampton EMS (SHEMS) on the October call volume. The board appointed Joe Jennings to the Girty's Run Joint Sewer Authority Board. They approved the hiring of Joseph Shook as the Assistant Manager for Shaler Township. The board approved site development for RBK Development Enterprises, Inc., including improvements to the existing building. An agreement with the Shaler Area School District was authorized for costs associated with a possible sheriff sale of a tax delinquent property. The board approved the Cloud Permit Software requested by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer and the police department was approved to begin the process of acquiring the Allegheny County Police Records Management System (Enterprise RMS). The board introduced Ordinance No. 1992 Tax Levy and Ordinance No. 1993 Budget Appropriations, setting a public hearing for both. Approvals were given for Resolution No. 17-2025, Resolution No. 18-2025, and Resolution No. 19-2025, concerning grants and funds for the Sharps Hill VFD and Fall Run Park.

The meeting included a public hearing for a conditional use regarding the construction of a mausoleum within St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Discussions and possible approvals were slated for a change order reducing the Crawford Pool Shaler Township Bath House contract, awarding of the Bathhouse Electrical and Plumbing Projects, and reducing bonding requirements for Seel Field Development, LLC. The agenda also included possible approval of volunteer tax credits and the 2026 budget. Additionally, the board addressed pension contribution rates, a local share assessment grant for Shaler Villa VFC, and a Verizon Franchise Renewal.

This document presents the Shaylor Township Parks & Rec Master Plan, a 10-year roadmap for enhancing recreational facilities and services. The plan is guided by a mission to provide safe, diverse, sustainable, and enriching parks and programs, with a vision to create memorable experiences for residents and visitors. Key goals include preserving existing assets, adapting to community needs, expanding program offerings, strengthening operations, and elevating Quantis Park. Strategies focus on multi-use facilities, accessibility, expanded programming, consistent branding, and trail development. The document also includes a feasibility study for a new program center, proposing a multi-purpose facility with flexible athletic and meeting spaces.