Borough Council

DATE 8863 COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN met in regular session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. prevailing time with President Scott Stephenson presiding. ROLL CALL: Topolnak Present Davis Present Santoro Present Inglis Present Kostelnik Present Moses Present Stephenson Present Seven members present. Mayor Kelly present. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: Elieen Straub 200 Castle Drive - Does this mean they can build structures on the lot or will they need permits. Mr. Kamauf responded that they will still have to follow code for any structure. Ms. Straub asked APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak that the minutes of the April 29, 2024 Council Meeting be approved. Roll Call Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEMS: A. Resolution of the Borough of West Mifflin authorizing request for an Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) grant in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Moses. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. B. Motion to approve conditional use application for Mon Valley Boys Academy (a Private School) to reopen the former St. Agnes School building at 635 St. Agnes Lane to provide educational services to high school age boys. As Recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion by Moses, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Four ayes, Two abstained, One nay. Motion carried. C. Motion to approve Consolidation plan for the Himelright plan consisting of Parcels 239- B-156 & 239-B-2, parcels are located at 3823 Eliza Street. This condemnation is  DATE 8864 contingent upon revisions to the plan as indicated in KLH review letter. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays Motion carried. D. Motion to approve Consolidation plan for the Heiblieb plan consisting of Parcels 239-K- 272 & 239-K-001, these parcels are located at 204 Castle Drive. This recommendation is contingent upon the corrections to the plan as outlined in the engineer’s letter. Motion To Table by Davis, seconded by Topolnak Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carries to TABLE. E. Motion to approve office lease extension with UPMC for office space located on the 3rd floor of the property 1020 Lebanon Road. Motion by Inglis, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. F. Motion to approve awarding bid for the Curry Hollow Road Landside Stabilization Project to M.OHerron Company, with the lowest responsible bid of $191,037.00. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Inglis. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. G. Motion to approve awarding bid for replacement tractor arm to MoTrim Incorporated at a bid of $49,259.38. Motion To Table by Davis, seconded by Santoro. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carries to TABLE. H. Motion to approve temporary construction easement with property owners of lot and block 388-L-024 & 388-L-026, for work to be completed on the Melvin Drive Stormwater Relocation project, pending final approval of Brough Solicitor. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Inglis. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. I. Motion to approve the advertisement of Animal Ordinance. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. J. Motion to approve the advertisement of Chicken Ordinance. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried.  DATE 8865 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Community Development…………………………………………………...Walter B. Anthony Mr. Anthony read the Community Development Report for the Month of April 2024. Police……………………………………………………………..…...Chief Gregory McCulloch Chief McCulloch read the Police Report for the Month of April 2024. Public Works……………………………………………………………….…Anthony DiCenzo Mr. DiCenzo read the Public Works Report for the Month of April 2024. EMS…………………………………………………………………………Chief Todd Plunkett Chief Plunkett read the EMS Report for the month of April 2024. REPORT OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Kelly REPORT OF THE SOLICITOR: Solicitor DiLucente REPORT OF THE ENGINEER: REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MANAGER: Mr. Kamauf read the Finance Report for the month of April 2024. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Davis, seconded by Santoro that all bills properly approved by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS:  DATE 8866 CITIZENS COMMENTS: Deb Webber 309 Castle Drive – Ms. Webber asked if there is a way to report nuisance lighting. Mr. Kamauf advised Ms. Webber to call the Community Development department or use the website to report. Ms. Webber asked if there are any ordinances against short term housing such as Air BNB. Solicitor DiLucente replied that there is no ordinance at this time. Harry Thompson 6679 Addams Avenue - Mr. Thompson asked what the right of way for telephone poles. Mr. Anthony responded that there is nothing set in stone about the distance between property and telephone poles. Caroline Vanay 219 Dundee Drive – Ms. Vanay thanked West Mifflin Borough Council for the effort being put into the dog ordinance. Ms. Vanay said the dogs are dangerous and not little. Eileen Straub 200 Castle Drive – Ms. Straub asked Mr. Anthony if the structure located on Castle Drive is not a Kennel. Mr. Anthony replied there are two definitions of kennel, and the property on Castle Drive is a Kennel that houses animals not a business that breeds. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Topolnak, Seconded by Davis that the Meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm prevailing time.