Borough Council

June 18 , 2024 8867 COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN met in regular session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on June 18, 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 absent Six members present. Mayor Kelly present. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: Councilwoman Santoro motioned to TABLE Items 7A and 7B Mayor Kelly asked that if the Agenda Items are tabled, then it cannot be changed. Solicitor DiLucente stated that is correct. Ms. Santoro motions to eliminate Items 7A and 7B. Mr. Inglis seconded. Roll Call: Six Ayes, no nays. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Santoro, seconded by Inglis that the minutes of the May 21, 2024 Council Meeting be approved. Roll Call Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEMS: A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN AMENDING CHAPTER 82 REGULATING ANIMALS AND PETS– ORDINANCE WAS ELIMINATED FROM AGENDA B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN, COMMONWEATLH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ALLOWING AND REGULATING THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS WITHIN THE BOROUGH.. – ORDINANCE WAS ELMINATED FROM AGENDA C. RESOLTUION OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN, APRROVING, ADOPTIONG AND PLACING INTO IMMEDIATE EFFECT THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN AS MANDATED BY SECTION 7503 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANANGEMENT SERVICE CODE. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays Motion carried. D. PROMULGATION Adopting the Emergency Operations Plan for the Borough of West Mifflin. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays Motion carried. E. Motions to approve awarding bid for replacement tractor arm to MoTrim Incorporated at a bid of $49,259.38. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried.  June 18 , 2024 8868 F. Motion to approve the 2 lot Consolidation Plan consisting of Parcels 239-K-272 & 239- K-001, these parcels are located at 204 Castle Drive, as recommended by the Planning Commission. MOTION TO TABLE by Inglis, seconded by Kostelnik. Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. MOTION TABLED. G. Motion to approve the 2 lot Consolidation Plan consisting of Parcel #182-M-65 & 182- M-12, these parcels are located at 118 Walker Drive, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. H. Motion to approve the Preliminary and Final site plan proposed for the Dunkin Restaurant located at 2100 Mountain View Drive pending engineer’s approval. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro. Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. I. Motion to approve the Conditional Use authorization for the drive-thru facility for the Dunkin Restaurant and recommends scheduling a Public Hearing in accordance with the Ordinance. Motion by Davis, seconded by Kostelnik. Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. J. Motion to Agreement between the Borough of West Mifflin and Novus Strategies for grant writing services at a month cost of $2,500.00. Motion by Davis, seconded by Inglis. Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Community Development…………………………………………………...Walter B. Anthony Mr. Anthony read the Community Development Report for the Month of May 2024. Police…………………………………………………………….…...Chief Gregory McCulloch Chief McCulloch read the Police Report for the Month of May 2024. Public Works……………………………………………………………….…Anthony DiCenzo Mr. DiCenzo read the Public Works Report for the Month of May 2024. EMS…………………………………………………………………………Chief Todd Plunkett Chief Plunkett read the EMS Report for the month of May 2024. REPORT OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Kelly read the monthly report. REPORT OF THE SOLICITOR: Solicitor DiLucente read the monthly report REPORT OF THE ENGINEER: REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MANAGER: Mr. Kamauf submitted the monthly report.  June 18 , 2024 8869 PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by, seconded by that all bills properly approved by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Motion by, seconded by Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. Motion by, seconded by Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. CITIZENS COMMENTS: Mr. wanted to thank the Borough of West Mifflin Council for the wonderful job they’ve done. Evan Mathis 210 Oak Street – Mr. Mathis introduced himself as the VP for West Mifflin baseball and they currently do not have a field for 14U, would like to use Winklevoss or Kenny Field. Robert Ducar 121 Lutz Lane – Mr. Ducar asked if the Borough would be able to assist him in finding the owner of a Parcel on Lutz Lane. Solicitor DiLucente suggested that he go to the local State Representative to be a liaison. Mr. Moses added that Lutz Lane is a private road. Judy Fisher 1009 Dana Drive – Ms. Fisher asked if there should be an enforcement plan and more employees for new ordinances in the future. Mr. Moses replied that we do have a Code Enforcement department that would handle these things. Michal Shawman 632 Irwin Run Road – Mr. Shawman asked if there could be a Stop Sign installed on his street, as the cars are now flying up and down the street. Mr. DiCenzo stated that they could handle it. Mr. Inglis suggested that Mr. Shawman also contact his local State Representative. Daniel Potter 1520 Homestead Duquesne Road – Mr. Potter asked Chief McCullough if they could have an Officer posted near his block of Homestead Duquesne Road, the speed limit is 35mph or 40mph and the cars are driving at least 60mph. Dan Forstel 3507 Cherry Street – Mr. Forstel asked if the whole Animal Ordinance was struck from the Agenda. Mr. Moses replied yes.  June 18 , 2024 8870 Chris Fisher 1818 Bluff Street – Mr. Fisher asked what happened with the Pet Ordinance because he could not hear from the lobby. Mr. Anthony replied that no we do not have a way to broadcast in the lobby. Mr. Fisher suggested the Borough purchase a $35 device to upgrade the technology. Mr. Anthony let Mr. Fisher know that he would have to take his suggestions to the person who handles our IT, Andy Quayle. Phil Goss – Mr. Goss is not a resident of West Mifflin but asked to speak on behalf of residents, as he is the President of the National Association of Reptile Keepers. Council members agreed to let Mr. Goss speak. Mr. Goss read some court case information regarding Animal limits and bans being unjust in Allegheny County. Margaret Bungaro 3317 Cherry Street – Ms. Bungaro thanked the council for shutting down the Animal Ordinance. Ms. Bungaro stated that it should have never been taken this far, what happened to neighbors being neighbors. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis that the Meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm prevailing time.