1. Call to Order: Meeting called to order
at 7:00pm
2. Moment of Silence & Pledge of
Allegiance
3. Roll Call done by Nina Mulnix
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Bayko, Councilmember
Cardiff, Councilmember Dapra, Councilmember Deabner, Councilmember Perovich, Councilmember Shoub
Councilmembers not present: Councilmember Cole
Other staff present: Mayor Edward Llewellyn, Solicitor Craig
Alexander, Borough Secretary Nina Mulnix, Borough Engineer Don Glenn.
Other staff not present: Borough Manager Jaime Peticca.
4. Notice of Executive Session held February
20th and March 5th, 2024, for matters of personnel, real estate, and
litigation.
5. Approve the February 6th, 2024,
Regular Council Meeting minutes.
a.
Motion:
Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Deabner
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
6.
February
20th, 2024, Discussion Meeting minutes.
a.
Motion:
Councilmember Dapra
b.
Second:
Councilmember Perovich
c.
Discussion:
No discussion
d.
Vote:
6, 0, 1 (Absent)
7. Approve the February 2024 expense voucher
list.
a. Motion: Councilmember Bayko
b. Second: Councilmember Shoub
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
8. Public Comment
a. Public Comment for all matters which the
public has concern. No public comment or
questions on agenda items will be received after this point.
b. Public comment for motions not listed on
the agenda will be received when called for.
c. Borough Response
Carol Zeravica-
(753 7th Street) stated she was attending the meeting to inquire
about the decision made regarding the proposed zoning changes.
Janice Zuzik (361
Sjz Lane) stated she was attending the meeting to express concerns about
rezoning the parcels, and asked how it pertains to spot zoning.
Maria Rocco- (302
Shadow Wood Court) provided a signed petition to councilmembers and stated she
was attending the meeting to represent herself and those in the Shadow Wood
court that oppose the proposed zoning changes.
The residents in the Shadow wood area oppose change that would bring
more traffic and people to an area that is already heavily traveled and
congested. Ms. Rocco asked why there are not other areas in Trafford being
looked at for new development.
Raymond Rocco-
(302 Shadow Wood Court) stated that he strongly opposes building multi family
dwellings on the properties that have the proposed zoning changes.
Carol Zeravica-
(753 7th Street) spoke again to bring attention to the number of
geese that were at the BY Park.
Brian Copeland
(241 Timber Drive) stated he and his mother were attending the meeting to
oppose the development of any multi family housing on the properties that have
the proposed zoning changes.
Janice Zuzik (361
Sjz Lane) spoke again and asked an additional question regarding the R1-R2-R3
changes and when they went into effect in Trafford.
Borough Response
Councilmember
Perovich provided some background information about the zoning changes. Last
year in 2023 members of council and the planning commission met with Dave Demko
from Scenic Pittsburgh to review some zoning changes for the borough, and the
opposed changes were recommendations from those meetings. There has been a
public hearing and a discussion meeting to hear from all residents that wanted
to speak regarding the proposed changes.
Councilmember Perovich commended and thanked all residents for speaking
their concerns on the matter.
Councilmember
Cardiff also stated he shared the same view on the matter as Councilmember
Perovich.
Solicitor
Alexander provided some information regarding where the changes stand now.
There is a meeting scheduled with Scenic Pittsburgh and the planning commission
to review and make any possible revisions and taking into consideration the
wishes of the public. The borough is taking all the concerns brought up very
seriously.
9. Report from Borough Engineer, Glenn
Engineering
a. Report submitted.
Don Glenn
reported that his office has conducted the annual waste load management report.
This is a report for the sanitary sewer system, which is submitted to the DEP,
ALCOSAN, and the Allegheny County Health Department, a copy of the report was
provided to councilmembers. The second item covered under Don Glenns report was
Agenda item # 23 to award the Sewer project to S & E Utility Co, there was
a preconstruction meeting held with the contractor and it was expressed there will
be no change orders granted to the project, and the amount of the project is
the final amount. Don Glenn stated that it was amicable to both the borough and
the contractor and Don Glenn confirmed that we can award the contractor the
project. The next item that was discussed was another agenda item (#18). The
DCED Covid 19 grant opportunity does not require matching funds to apply. The
final item discussed was the bid proposals for the BY-Park walking trail. The
lowest bidder for the project was Murin and Murin, however he rescinded his bid
as his calculation for the bid was incorrect. The next lowest bid was from
EL-Grande, and it is recommended that the bid is awarded to him. There is a
second part to this project that is for electrical work- it is recommended that
RFPs are sought out for. Don Glenn stated there was a GTRP grant in the amount
of $140,000.00 to cover the cost of the project. A motion does not need to be made tonight to
award this to EL-Grande, but if a motion is made it is recommended that is
awarded subject to the review and approval of council, the borough manager and
the engineer.
b. Public comment on Mr. Glenn’s report- No
comments regarding the report.
c. Glenn Engineering dismissed from meeting.
10. Mayor’s Report- Mayor Llewellyn read the
February Police report to councilmembers and the public. Mayor Llewellyn urged
motorists to be mindful with the change of weather to watch for children, obey
speed signs, and be alert of anyone on bikes and motorcycles.
11. Committee Reports
a. Community & Economic Development
(Chair Steve Perovich/Co-chair Jesse Dapra)
Councilmember
Perovich – stated there was nothing to report.
b. General Government & Finance (Chair
Pat Bayko/Co-chair Zach Cole)
Councilmember
Bayko – stated there was nothing to report.
c. Parks & Recreation (Chair Jesse Dapra/Co-chair
Steve Perovich)
Councilmember
Dapra – stated the Recreation Board is hosting an Easter egg hunt on March 23rd,
with a sign-up deadline on March 16th. The egg hunt event is from
10am to 12pm with the egg hunt starting at 11am. The sign-up link is on
Trafford Boroughs website.
d. Planning, Property, & Ordinances
(Chair Casey Shoub/Co-chair Ralph Deabner)
Councilmember
Shoub – read the February Code Enforcement report and the BCO report to
councilmembers and the public.
e. Public Safety (Chair Zach Cole/Co-chair
Pat Bayko)
Councilmember
Bayko – stated there was nothing to report.
f. Public Works & Sanitation (Chair Ralph
Deabner/Co-chair Casey Shoub)
Councilmember
Deabner – stated there was nothing to report.
g. Junior Council Person (JCP) Report
JCP member
Ally Moraca – stated for the February rotation they attended Irwin Borough’s
council meeting and received a proclamation award for the JCP program.
h. President Kris Cardiff –
Councilmember
Cardiff - stated that he is working with the local Magistrate (Judge Tyburski)
to organize the next JCP rotation with their office. Councilmember Cardiff
stated that the borough is looking for volunteers to help with clean up days on
May 3rd & 4th. Anyone interested in helping can email
Councilmember Cardiff. It was mentioned that there has been an issue with the
borough website, it has not been functioning properly
for the last 2 weeks. The borough’s tech support is working to correct the
issue.
12. Manager’s Report – Secretary Mulnix stated
from Manager Peticca’s report that the Police Department received funding from
the County for 2 police tasers and 2 portable radios. Funding was provided in the amount of $4,000
for the tasers and $5,000 for the portable radios.
13.
Motion
to appoint Jeff Contillo as the Vacancy Board Chair.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Deabner
c. Discussion: Solicitor Alexander
stated the term will be to December 31, 2024.
d. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
14. Motion to hire 2 Seasonal public work
employees at the hourly wage of $14.00 per hour for the 2024 summer season.
a. Motion: Councilmember Deabner
b. Second: Councilmember Shoub
c. Discussion: Councilmember Cardiff
stated this would be to assist with grass cutting season.
d. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
15.
Motion
to appoint Sara Pape to the Recreation Board for term ending 12/31/2025.
a.
Motion:
Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Shoub
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
16. Motion to appoint Kris Cardiff as
Trafford Borough’s PSAB voting delegate.
a. Motion: Councilmember Bayko
b. Second: Councilmember Shoub
c. Discussion: Councilmember Cardiff
stated this would be for the PSAB for different events representing Trafford to
the association.
d. Vote:
6, 0, 1 (Absent)
17. Motion to appoint Jaime Peticca as
Trafford Borough’s PSAB voting alternate.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Bayko
c. Discussion: Councilmember Cardiff
stated this is the same as the previous motion.
d. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
18. Motion to apply for the DCED’s
Covid-19 multi-Purpose Facilities program grant to expand the police station,
move police evidence room out of the elevator shaft, create a new sally-port
with new evidence room, and install an elevator for the municipal building for
ADA compliance.
a.
Motion:
Councilmember Shoub
b.
Second:
Councilmember Deabner
c. Discussion: Councilmember Cardiff
stated this was covered under Glenn Engineering’s report.
d.
Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
19. Motion to advertise for Trafford Borough
to adopt the International Fire Code
a.
Motion:
Councilmember Perovich
b.
Second:
Councilmember Dapra
c.
Discussion:
Solicitor Alexander stated an ordinance will need to be drafted and
advertised.
d.
Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
20. Motion to purchase the All-Traffic Shields
15 speed sign with radar pole for $5,952.55 with 3-year warranty, and iCloud
reporting application.
a.
Motion:
Councilmember Shoub
b.
Second:
Councilmember Bayko
c. Discussion: Councilmember Cardiff
stated this is for a radar sign w/detailed reports to help with speed control.
d.
Vote:
6, 0, 1 (Absent)
21. Motion to accept Andréa McCord’s – Code
Enforcement Officer’s, letter of resignation effective February 19th,
2024.
a.
Motion:
Councilmember Dapra
b.
Second:
Councilmember Deabner
c.
Discussion:
No discussion.
d.
Vote:
6, 0, 1 (Absent)
22. Motion to accept Jim Communale’s
resignation from the Recreation Board effective February 20th, 2024.
a. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Dapra
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
23. Motion to award the South Trafford Sewage
Project bid to S&E Utility in the amount of $286,084.00. We received $201,628.00 grant from the county
and would therefore utilize $84,456.00 from the sewage fund for the remainder
of project costs.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Dapra
c. Discussion: No discussion.
d. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
24. New Business
Councilmember
Cardiff stated this was the last item that was covered under Don Glenns report
and recommends that council moves forward with a motion.
Motion on the
floor to award EL-Grande in the amount of $113,705.00 for the BY Park Grant
project and RFPs sought to install the electrical service.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Dapra
c. Discussion: Councilmember Perovich
stated he would like to see this project get underway.
d. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
Councilmember
Cardiff stated that a motion is not necessary this evening and can be done next
month.
Solicitor
Alexander stated he cannot attend the changed date of June 11th but
can make sure we have representation here on his behalf.
Motion
on the floor to move the Tuesday June 4th Council meeting to Tuesday
June 11th.
e. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
f. Second: Councilmember Shoub
g. Discussion: Solicitor Alexander stated
that date change will need to be advertised.
h. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)
25. Old Business
Councilmember
Cardiff stated the ordinance needs to have some verbiage changed and revise the
ordinance and make an exception for lottery machines.
Solicitor
Alexander stated the ordinance would need to be advertised for the revision,
and it was decided to place the item for vote on the next meetings agenda.
Adjournment
a. Announce the next Regular Council Meeting on
April 2nd, 2024, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers.
b. Move to adjourn: Councilmember Dapra.
c. Second: Councilmember Perovich
d. Discussion: No discussion
e. Vote: 6, 0, 1 (Absent)