Borough Council

January 21, 2025 8892 COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN met in regular session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. prevailing time with President Scott Stephenson presiding. ROLL CALL: Topolnak Present Davis Present Santoro Absent Kostelnik Present Moses Present Stephenson Absent Four members present. Mayor Kelly present via telephone. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: There were no citizen comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak that the minutes of the December 17, 2024 Council Meeting be approved. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEMS: A. RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, SETTING FORTH THE COMPENSATION OR SALARY FOR THE OFFICE OF THE ELECTED TAX COLLECTOR; SETTING FORTH THE METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID ANNUAL SALARY. Motion by Davis, seconded by Kostelnik. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays. Motion carried. B. RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RENTTION AND DISPOSITION SCHEDULE FOR RECORDS OF PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays. Motion carried.  January 21, 2025 8893 C. RESOLTUION O FTHE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE SOUTH HILLLS DUI TASK FORCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SAFER HIGHWAYS IN THE COMMENWEALTH BY EDUCATION AND ENFORCING DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG STATUES. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. D. Motion to approve Municipal Police Cooperation Agreement associated with the South Hills DUI Task Force. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. E. Motion to approve advertising of Updated Non-Uniform Pension Ordinance. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. F. Motion to approve Plan Document updates to the 457 Plan. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. G. Motion to approve participating in the 2025 SHACOG Police Test. Motion by Davis, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. H. Motion to approve Field Lease with the West Mifflin Youth Baseball Association. Motion by Davis, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. I. Motion to approve Field Lease with the West Mifflin Youth Softball Association. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Topolnak. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. J. Motion to approve Hosack, Specht, Muetzel & Wood LLP to conduct the 2024 Borough Audit at a cost of $21,825. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays. Motion carried. K. Motion to approve the appointment of William Bennett to the Civil Service Commission, with Term to expire December 31, 2030. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. L. Motion to approve the appointment of Robert Kostelnik to the West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Authority, Term to Expire the First Monday of 2030. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried.  January 21, 2025 8894 M. Motion to approve the appointment of Michael Moses to the West Mifflin Planning Commission, Term to expire December 31, 2028. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. N. Motion to approve the appointment of Steve Arbasak to the West Mifflin Planning Commission, Term to expire December 31, 2028. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. O. Motion to approve the appointment of James Dorney to the West Mifflin Zoning Hearing Board, Term to expire December 31, 2027. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. P. Motion to approve the Proposal from AE Works for Community Center 4 Phase Feasibility Study at a Total Costs of $120,325.00. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. Q. Motion to approve 3-year Renewal for Backup Server from Barracuda at a total cost of $8,529.65. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. R. Motion to approve settlement of pending lawsuit against 1308LCR DEVCO, LLC to permit installation of one billboard with sign faces of maximum dimensions of 10’6” x 36’ at 1308 Lebanon Church Road. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. S. Motion to accept the Resignation of John Inglis from Borough Council. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Davis. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays Motion carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Community Development…………………………………………………...Walter B. Anthony Mr. Anthony read the Community Development Report for the Month of December 2024. Police…………………………………………………………….…...Chief Gregory McCulloch Chief McCulloch read the Police Report for the Month of December 2024.  January 21, 2025 8895 Public Works………………………………………………………….…Anthony DiCenzo Mr. DiCenzo read the Public Works Report for the Month of December 2024. EMS…………………………………………………………………………Chief Todd Plunkett Chief Plunkett read the EMS Report for the month of December 2024. REPORT OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Kelly gave his report for the month of December 2024. REPORT OF THE SOLICITOR: Solicitor DiLucente read the Solicitors report for the month of December 2024. REPORT OF THE ENGINEER: Mr. Hoffman read the Engineer’s report for the month of December 2024. REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MANAGER: Mr. Kamauf read the Finance Report for the month of December 2024. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Davis, seconded by Kostelnik that all bills properly approved by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll Call: Four ayes, no nays. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: No new business for the month of December 2024. CITIZENS COMMENTS: Eileen Straub 200 Castle Drive - Ms. Straub asked Mr. Anthony if the Borough was able to get measurements for the ongoing kennel dispute. Mr. Anthony stated that a letter was sent out.  January 21, 2025 8896 ADJOURNMENT: Motion by, seconded by that the Meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm prevailing time.