West Deer Township

The key discussions and actions taken during the meeting included the approval of the Finance Officer's Report and the List of Bills. The Board granted final approval for the Kaufman Commons Planned Residential Development contingent upon perpetual maintenance of all landscaping and screening. Additionally, Resolution No. 2026-02, approving the PA DEP Sewage Facilities Planning Module for the Kaufman Commons PRD, was adopted. The Supervisors authorized the advertisement of Ordinance No. 463 concerning the Police Taser Policy and approved the purchase of a new police vehicle with an upfit package totaling $65,624.30.

The Reorganization Meeting included public comments concerning the Township Manager Agreement, severance packages, and a golf course development. Key actions involved the nomination and election of the 2026 Chairperson, John Hollibaugh, and the 2026 Vice Chairperson, Jeff Fleming. The Board recessed for an executive session to discuss the Township Manager Employment Agreement, ultimately approving the appointment of Daniel Mator as Township Manager under specified terms, excluding termination and severance pay clauses. Amanda Lukas was appointed/hired as the Assistant Township Manager. Appointments were made for delegates and alternates to various organizations, including the Allegheny County Association of Township Officials and the Allegheny North Tax Collection Committee. The board appointed Turnley, Robertson, & Associates, LLC as the Township Auditor for the 2025 fiscal year. The Supervisors authorized the advertisement of an Ordinance concerning the adoption of roadways in the Oakwood Heights II Plan, pending the developer providing a performance bond. Additionally, PNC Bank and PLGIT were designated as depositories for 2026 funds, the use of a facsimile signature was authorized, and the monthly meeting schedule was set for the third Wednesday of each month. The meeting concluded with a discussion regarding several board vacancies, including the Deer Creek Drainage Basin Authority, Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and Parks and Recreation Board.

The session began with a Public Hearing concerning the tentative approval application for a Planned Residential Development (PRD) by Traditions of America for 163 single-family dwellings, which was continued to February 18th. The subsequent regular business meeting included public comments on several topics, such as the Oakwood Heights II bond, expansion of the Assistant Township Manager duties, and the Dog Shelter water line/renovation. Financial reports for December 2025 were reviewed and approved, as was the January list of bills. Departmental reports from Police, Public Works, and Engineer were presented. Key actions involved the appointment of Susan Pastura to the Deer Creek Drainage Basin Authority (a contested vote), the appointment of Ryan Becker and reappointment of David Harrison to the Planning Commission, and the reappointment of Scott Woloszyk and Chad Dolby to the Zoning Hearing Board. The Board accepted the resignation of Part-Time Police Officer Shayne Zappi and authorized the hiring of Bruce Williams as a new part-time officer. The Board also addressed the adoption of Ordinance No. 463 regarding road adoption in Oakwood Heights, adopted Resolution No. 2026-01 concerning vacant property, approved adjustments to the 2026 Road Program, appointed Amanda Lukas as Zoning Officer, set a future public hearing date for the PRD conditional use application, approved a Winter Maintenance Agreement for Oakwood Heights II, approved a revised Employment Agreement for Township Manager Daniel Mator, accepted the West Deer Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Agreement, and authorized engagement to explore alternate avenues for the Dog Shelter water line, after an initial proposal failed to pass.

The regular business meeting included several key actions and approvals. The Board approved the monthly financial report and the list of outstanding bills for payment. Several appointments were confirmed across various bodies, including Susan Pastura to the Deer Creek Drainage Basin Authority, Mr. Ryan Becker and Mr. David Harrison to the Planning Commission, and reappointments to the Zoning Hearing Board. Three new members were appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board, and the resignation of a Part-time Police Officer was accepted. Furthermore, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2026-01 concerning the disposition of a vacant property parcel, approved the 2026 Road Program, and appointed Amanda Lukas as the Township Zoning Officer and Building Code Official. The Board also authorized advertising for a Conditional Use Hearing for the Pittsburgh National Golf Club, authorized the hiring of a new part-time police officer, accepted maintenance agreements for Oakwood Heights II and West Deer Stormwater, and approved a revised Employment Agreement for the Township Manager. A proposal concerning the West Deer Dog Shelter Waterline was initially rejected, but subsequent authorization was given to engage a contractor to explore alternate solutions not exceeding $3,000.

The Board of Supervisors addressed several key matters during the meeting. Significant actions included the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-16 to levy the General Purposes Tax Rate and Fire Tax Rate for the 2026 tax year, and the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-17 setting the 2026 Township Budget. The board approved the Finance Officer's Report and the List of Bills. Several resolutions were adopted, including Resolution No. 2025-18 approving Firefighter EIT Credit Rosters, Resolution No. 2025-19 approving the Secretarial Union Agreement, and Resolution No. 2025-20 approving the Sewage Facilities Planning Module for the McIntyre Heights PRD. Furthermore, the board authorized setting a public hearing for the Pittsburgh National Golf Club PRD. Approvals were also granted for hiring a Part-Time Police Officer, purchasing police tasers from Axon Enterprise, Inc., and purchasing/installing an automatic door at the Senior Center.