City Council

AGENDA CHESWICK BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING November 14, 2023 CALL TO ORDER OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS CURRENTLY IN FRONT OF COUNCIL (4 MINUTES): MEETING MINUTES: Review the October 10,2023 Caucus and October 17,2023 Council meeting minutes sent via email on October 31st. • Motion to approve the October 10th and October 17th Council meeting minutes. AVJSA REPORT: AVRPD REPORT: MAYOR’S REPORT: ZONING OFFICER’S/FIRE INSPECTOR’S REPORT: TREASURER’S REPORT: SOLICITOR’S REPORT: ENGINEER’S REPORT: COMMITTEES: BUDGET & FINANCE – Frank Meledandri, Chair Review bill due list #11.23. Bills posted 10/11/23 – 11/14/23. • Motion to approve bill list #11.23, bills posted 10/11/23 -11/14/23. Presentation and review of the 2024 preliminary budget. • Motion to pass the 2024 Preliminary Budget. or $2,769,130.38 and by: General Fund: $1,554,508.93 Water Fund: $ 575,579.54 Sewage Fund: $ 474,243.00 Refuse Fund: $ 165,135.00 Total $2,769,130.38 • Motion to advertise the approval of the 2024 preliminary budget in the newspaper of general circulation and to post the 2024 preliminary budget for public review for 10 business days. FACILITIES – George White, Chair GENERAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION – Kathy Gillard, Chair GRANTS - Brad Yaksich, Chair: PERSONNEL – Karen Matisz, Chair: Discuss/review the application received to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board. • Motion to accept Steve Sekaras’ resignation from the Zoning Hearing Board effective 8/31/23. PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY & UTILITIES – Brad Yaksich, Chair: • Motion to approve Resolution 2023-12, a concurring resolution confirming the application of CBDG grants for $28,000 for ADA ramps and designating Robert Frank (AVNCOG Director) to perform the official duties between the Borough and Allegheny County Economic Development. • Motion to approve Resolution 2023-13, a resolution requesting a Statewide Local Share Assessment (LSA) grant of $176,515 for water meter replacements and designating Council President, Frank Meledandri and Borough Secretary Lorraine Zebrine officials to execute all documents between the Borough and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to assist in obtaining the grant. • Motion to approve Resolution 2023-14, a resolution requesting a Statewide Local Share Assessment (LSA) grant of $400,605 for the N. Highland Waterline Replacement Project and  designating Council President, Frank Meledandri and Borough Secretary Lorraine Zebrine officials to execute all documents between the Borough and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to assist in obtaining the grant. PUBLIC WORKS – Frank Meledandri, Interim Chair: Discuss the condition and immediate need to replace the inlet at the corner of N. Highland Ave. • Motion to authorize the chair of Public Works to proceed in approving the quote from Bonder Technical Services to replace the inlet at the corner of N. Highland Ave. at a cost of $15,465 as part of the signal replacement project. • Motion to sell the 1998 Chevy Pickup truck advertised on Muncibid to the highest bidder Scott McGinn at $4200. COMMUNITY RELATIONS – Karen Matisz, Chair: Discuss accountabilities for the Cheswick Community Relations checking account. RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Shawna Ecker, Chair INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES – Bill Kuzmirek, Chair ZONING & CODE ENFORCEMENT – Dan Carroll, Chair: COG: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: