Township of Ohio

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of the December Treasurer's Report and regular invoices due for payment totaling $88,338.01. The Engineer's Report indicated that sanitary sewer construction is anticipated to commence shortly at The Reserve at Sewickley Hills and that the Authority is awaiting an easement at LeGrogan before initiating geotechnical investigation.

The items for consideration include Resolution 11-26 regarding participation in the Allegheny County Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program for program years 2027, 2028, and 2029. Additionally, Resolution 12-26 concerns an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Building, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer between Ohio Township and Kilbuck Township. Other agenda items involve the First One Year Agreement Extension with Wright Asphalt for milling and disposal of bituminous paving materials, the Waste Management Contract Extension for an additional two-year term expiring in December 2028, and the acceptance of the resignation of Chairman, Robert Huffmyer.

The Reorganization Meeting involved several key organizational appointments and determinations. Officers appointed included Denny Coyle as Chairman, John Sullivan as Vice Chairman, Mike Basista as Secretary, and Herb Hartle as Treasurer. Natalie Sullivan was reappointed as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. The Authority set its regular monthly meeting date as the first Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Official depositories were designated as PNC Bank and US Bank. The Post Gazette was appointed as the legal newspaper, Witherel & Associates (with Mike Witherel) as the law firm and solicitor, NIRA (with Doug Evans) as the engineering firm, and Maher Duessel as the independent auditor.

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of the Treasurer's Report for December and the authorization for payment of invoices totaling $213,324.37, plus additional funds. Police and Fire Department summaries for December were reviewed, noting 231 police calls and 35 recent fire calls. A detailed summary of the Township's 2025 MS4 permit activities was presented. The Board approved Ordinance #349 concerning a cable franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC. New business involved approving a preliminary and final lot consolidation plan, accepting bids for two township vehicles, authorizing the use of liquid fuel funds for a rubber track loader purchase, and approving several resolutions concerning the fixing of the Real Estate tax rate and the re-appointment of several individuals to various boards and commissions, including the Zoning Hearing Board, Vacancy Board, Shade Tree Commission, Planning Commission, and Sanitary Authority.

The meeting commenced with the swearing in of two new Township Supervisors, Mr. Ceniceros and Mr. Krul. The primary business involved unanimously appointing various officials for the township. Key appointments included Bob Huffmyer as Chairman, Cesar Ceniceros as Vice-Chairman, and appointments for Supervisors in charge of Administration and the Road Department. Furthermore, Justin Klingenberg was appointed Secretary/Treasurer, Amber Zwierzynski as Administrative Assistant and Open Records Officer, and Michael Witherel as Solicitor. Other roles filled included Building Official, Code Enforcement Officer, Emergency Management Coordinator, Fire Marshall, Zoning Officer, and representatives to various boards (North Hills COG, ACATO, ANTCC). The Board also unanimously approved The Post Gazette as the legal newspaper and PNC Bank as the official depository for Township funds, and re-appointed all current members of the Park and Recreation Board.