Township of South Park

The meeting addressed several resolutions for the year 2026. Resolution No. 14-25 appropriated estimated sums for the municipal government, setting revenues and expenditures at $9,394,700.00. Resolution No. 15-25 established the tax rate for 2026 at 3.062 mills. Resolution No. 16-25 set the compensation and benefits for the Board of Supervisors, Auditors, and certain administrative personnel, clarifying that 'certain other personnel' referenced part-time positions, including Library staff. The Board also awarded the bid for the Cardox Road Storm Sewer Relining Project to Insight Pipe Contracting for the Base Bid amount of $137,120.00. Discussions also included supervisory appreciation for departing members.

The public informational meeting focused primarily on the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) mandate, adopted in 2003, which requires separating storm and sanitary sewer systems to protect freshwater integrity and manage stormwater, especially concerning flooding risks in areas like Broughton. Key discussions included the routine activities supporting MS4 compliance, such as litter collection, ensuring properly crowned roads for drainage, and monitoring 106 outfalls. The Township has applied for a $500,000.00 Stormwater Management Grant to address flooding in the Broughton area. Residents received guidance on assisting stormwater management, including proper pet waste disposal, limiting chemical use, washing vehicles on grass, reporting infrastructure issues, adhering to new construction stormwater ordinances, using rain barrels, and safely disposing of Household Hazardous Wastes. There were no public comments.

The agenda for this meeting of the Board of Supervisors includes several organizational actions, such as the appointment of Chairmen for Public Safety, Ways & Means, Public Works, and Library, as well as the appointment of the Emergency Management Director, Deputy Emergency Management Director, SHACOG Delegate, and Open Records Officer. Furthermore, the board will address actions on invoices for December 2025, a 2026 Junkyard License application, and contract changes related to Landscaping and Lighting Improvements at the intersection of Brownsville Road and Rt. 88. The meeting will also cover the action on the MS4 Report for December 2025, the Police Chief's Report, and final approval for the Majestic Woods Subdivision on Sleepy Hollow Road.

The meeting commenced with the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Township Supervisors, transitioning the board from three to five members. Key organizational actions included the appointment of Lawrence Vogel as Temporary Chairman, followed by the appointment of Ed Snee as Chairman and Lawrence Vogel as Vice Chairman for 2026. Several professional and committee appointments were tabled by a majority vote to allow the new Supervisors time to review roles and agreements; this included postponing decisions on the Public Safety Chairman, Ways & Means Chairman, Public Works Chairman, Library Chairman, Solicitor, Engineer, Emergency Management Director, and SHACOG Delegate appointments. Appointments that proceeded included Karen Fosbaugh as Township Manager and Secretary, and the selection of First National Bank as Depository and Treasurer. Additionally, members were appointed to the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals, Library Board, and Recreation Board. The Board established the 2026 regular meeting schedule for the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and appointed the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as the official newspaper. A resident addressed the Board, congratulating the new Supervisors, suggesting a proclamation for departing officials, and inquiring about the SHACOG Representative role.

The meeting addressed various actions including the release of maintenance bonds for Summit Station Phase 1 and Grading Maintenance Bond for Joanna Boutilier & Daniel Patton. Agreements with Pennsylvania-American Water Co. and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. for reimbursement of paving costs associated with the Rt. 88 Intersection Project were ratified. Payment requests and change orders for Public Works Building Improvements and Addition, Landscaping and Lighting Improvements, and the Rt. 88 and Brownsville Road Intersection Improvement were approved. The purchase of a generator for the Public Works Department was approved. The board also approved the resignation of a part-time Administrative Clerk, resolutions concerning property acquisition and a Keystone Grant application for the South Park Township Library, assessment change reimbursements, and reimbursement for Reconstruction Training for Sgt. Richard Griffith. The MS4 Report for October 2025 and the Police Chief's Report for October 2025 were also approved. Supervisors also commented on the successes of sports associations and the importance of safe driving during changing weather conditions.