Borough Council

November 19, 2024 8885 COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN met in regular session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. prevailing time with President Scott Stephenson presiding. Public Hearing to Review Updated Comprehensive Plan of the Borough of West Mifflin. Jim Jasinksi 4100 Home Street - Mr. Jasinski asked if this plan was advertised for public knowledge. Mr. Kamauf responded yes and there will be a final Public Hearing in January for voting. ROLL CALL: Topolnak Present Davis Present Santoro Present Inglis Absent Kostelnik Absent Moses Present Stephenson Present Five members present. Mayor Kelly present via phone. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: No citizen comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes from October 15, 2024 has been tabled due to issue with sound quality. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call Five ayes, no nays. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEMS: A. Motion to approve the advertising for the following appointment openings: Zoning Hearing Board (1), Planning Commission (2), Sanitary Sewer Authority (1), Civil Service Commission (1) and the Vacancy Board (1). Motion by Moses, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Five ayes, no nays. Motion carried. B. Motion to approve Annual Service Agreement Renewal with Building Control Systems, Inc. for Temperature Control Systems at the property located at 1020 Lebanon Road, at an annual cost of $5,562.00. Motion by Topolnak, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, Five ayes, no nays. Motion carried. C. Motion to approve decommissioning of Public Works Truck R2 VIN# 1FDAF57R89EB12268 and authorize to have it sent to auction. Motion by Davis, seconded by Moses. Roll Call: Five ayes, no nays Motion carried. D. Motion to approve Liability and Lease Agreement with Steel City K-9 Emergency Response Team for use of the Community Park. Motion by Santoro, seconded by Topolnak Roll Call: Five ayes, no nays. Motion carried.  November 19, 2024 8886 E. Motion to approve the Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval request for Lafarge North America to the construction of the Solar Array on Lot and Block 243-F-375. Pending final KLH approval. Motion by Davis, seconded by Moses. Roll Call: Five ayes, no nays. Motion carried. F. Motion to approve request from Locust Grove Personal Care for a six (6) month extension of their Conditional Use Authorization, Case PC24-05. Mayor Kelly stated that he had a question on the motion. Mayor Kelly said that he had requested a copy of the transcript to verify if Locust Grove had made a commitment to not shut down as fast as they have. Mr. Stephenson asked who Mayor Kelly requested this from. Mayor Kelly responded from Mr. Kamauf and Mr. Quayle. Mr. Kamauf replied that he was copied in on an email from Mr. Quayle that included a copy of the recording. Mayor Kelly responded that he replied to the email that he could not open the file and is requesting a thumb drive. Mr. Kamauf replied that he apologizes for that, he was unaware. Mayor Kelly stated that he wanted to be sure of what Locust Grove promised and what was said. Mayor Kelly is struggling to find the residents’ homes in a timely manner wile working with the Department of Aging. Mr. Davis spoke saying that he did ask the same questions as the Mayor at the last work session meeting. Mr. Stephenson added that there are representatives from Locust Grove in attendance at this meeting and offered that they respond to Mayor Kelly’s questions. Carolyn McGee, Council for the operator of Locust Grove – Ms. McGee said that Mr. Assiron is able to speak on behalf of Locust Grove, and that the facility is not closing down, only temporarily while under construction as required by state regulations. Ken Assiron, Operator of Locust Grove. – Mr. Assiron stated that the building is going to reopen as a Geriatric Psychiatric Care, Adult Behavioral and Personal Care facility and closing is State Mandated. Mr. Assiron said they hope to start construction as early as January and it should take about nine (9) months. Mayor Kelly asked how many current residents will be eligible to return to the facility when it reopens. Mr. Assiron responded that the residents that are relocated generally will not return. Motion by Moses, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Five ayes, no nays. Motion carried.  November 19, 2024 8887 G. Motion to approve Conditional Use Authorization Requested by the West Mifflin Area School District for authorization to allow a storefront located at 1315 Hoffman Blvd. Suite 1806, West Mifflin to be used for an Educational Classroom. Motion by Moses, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Zero ayes, Four nays, One abstained. Motion denied. H. Motion to approve consent judgment by stipulation for Vision Storage to acquire unopened and unneeded paper streets in and adjacent to their property at 200 McGinley Avenue. Motion by Davis, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Five ayes, no nays. Motion carried. I. Motion to approve bid quote by Peter J. Caruso & Sons, Inc. for road repair work to be completed on Vermont Ave, at a cost of Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirsty- Six Dollars ($19,936.00). Motion by Moses, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Five ayes, no nays. Motion carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Community Development…………………………………………………...Walter B. Anthony Mr. Anthony read the Community Development Report for the Month of October 2024. Police…………………………………………………………….…...Chief Gregory McCulloch Chief McCulloch read the Police Report for the Month of October 2024. Public Works……………………………………………………………….…Anthony DiCenzo Mr. DiCenzo read the Public Works Report for the Month of October 2024. EMS…………………………………………………………………………Chief Todd Plunkett Chief Plunkett read the EMS Report for the month of October 2024. REPORT OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Kelly thanked the Council Members for their help with the Giant Eagle Mobile Market. Mayor Kelly is continuing to work with Mr. Davis and Chief McCulloch to help residents of the Monview community. Mayor Kelly asked if the Borough is able to assist with the Salvation Army donations. Solicitor DiLucente responded that public money cannot be used for donations. REPORT OF THE SOLICITOR: Solicitor DiLucente reported that they are continuing to work on the Monview community problems. REPORT OF THE ENGINEER: Mr. Creagh read the report for the month of October 2024. Mr. Creagh reported that they are working with the architects on the local share account Grant to be used for the Community Park grading, utilities and paving.  November 19, 2024 8888 REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MANAGER: Mr. Kamauf read the Finance Report for the month of October 2024. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Davis, seconded by Santoro that all bills properly approved by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll Call: Five ayes, no nays. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Davis thanked everyone for a successful Halloween Event at the park, and informed them that the Light Up Night Event will be held December 3, 2024 at the West Mifflin Borough Building. CITIZENS COMMENTS: Eileen Straub 200 Castle Drive – Ms. Straub asked Mr. Anthony if he measured the structure located at 204 Castle Drive. Mr. Anthony stated that the Community Development Department did attempt to perform an inspection, but Mr. Johnson denied access, claiming that he is not ready. Ms. Straub said that there have been rats spotted between her house and the dog kennel. Ms. Straub would like the Dog Ordinance to be revisited. Carolyn Vanay 219 Dundee Drive – Ms. Vanay stated that the structure ordinances do not allow anything living inside the structure and would like to see a picture of the dog kennel to prove that they are violating the ordinance. Kevin Squires 446 Glencoe Drive – Mr. Squires said he wanted to voice his disappointment to the Council for voting against conditional use, and for characterizing the students in a way that is not deserved. Jim Jasinski 4100 Home Street – Mr. Jasinski asked what is going on with the sewer project near Homeville. Mr. Kamauf replied that there is a utility issue, but they will finish the project. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Santoro, seconded by Moses that the Meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm prevailing time.