1. Moment of Silence & Pledge of
Allegiance
2. Roll Call - completed by Borough
Secretary Nina Mulnix
Councilmembers
present: Councilmember Cardiff, Councilmember Dapra, Councilmember Perovich, Councilmember
Schopp, Councilmember Shoub.
Councilmembers not
present: Councilmember Bayko, Councilmember Deabner
Other staff
present: Mayor Llewellyn, Solicitor Alexander, Manager Peticca, Secretary
Mulnix, Code Enforcement Hamill, Borough Engineer Penn E&R Amber Yon.
3. Notice of Executive Session held February 4th,
2025, for matters of personnel and litigation.
4. Approve the January 7th, 2025, Regular
Council Meeting minutes.
a. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
b.
Second:
Councilmember Schopp
c.
Discussion:
No discussion
d.
Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
5. Approve the January 2025 expense
voucher lists.
a.
Motion:
Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Dapra
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
6. 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
Lynwood Leeman
(334 4th Street)- came to the meeting to address three concerns. Mr.
Leeman asked if Catherine Street was going to be on the list of streets for
paving this year. Mr. Leeman asked if ALCOSAN is going to continue to raise the
rates on the sewage bill, it was mentioned that as a senior citizen on a budget
it is difficult to have expenses to pay the high bill. Mr. Leeman also inquired
about the status of the abandoned building on Cavitt Avenue/5th
Street.
Borough
Response:
Manager
Peticca replied that the borough is assessing all the streets for the paving
schedule, and the list will be ready for bid come March or April. The borough
will then review the cost estimates that are presented.
Solicitior
Alexander provided a comment regarding ALCOSAN: The current increase is set to
continue through 2026, the borough is predicting that ALCOSAN will submit a new
increase plan starting in 2027.
Solicitor
Alexander provided comment regarding the Cavitt building: The owners have been
taken to the local magistrate and have been cited for violations on multiple
occasions. There have been cooperative efforts between them and the borough.
7. Report from Borough Engineer, Penn E&R
a. Report submitted. Amber Yon commented
on her report and provided updates on the current projects in the borough.
b. Public comment on Penn E&R’s report- There
were no questions or comments on the report.
8. Mayor’s Report- Mayor Llewellyn read
the January police report to councilmembers and the public. Mayor Llewellyn
also mentioned that the borough is seeking a full-time police officer, and the
department is currently accepting applications.
9. Committee
Reports
a. Community & Economic Development
(Chair Steve Perovich/Co-chair Jesse Dapra)
Councilmember
Perovich stated the TECDC has been creating many activities for the community.
Councilmember Perovich deterred to TECDC President Jeff Contillo to provide an
update. Mr. Contillo stated that the TECDC meetings are held on the 3rd
Monday of every month, and anyone is welcome to attend. TECDC is working with
local businesses to help them advertise and promote their businesses. The
recreation board is hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 12th,
10am to 12pm at Westmoreland Park. The American Legion is organizing a flea
market on April 27th time to be determined. TECDC is working with the recreation board on
Flavor-Fest. There will also be a community yard sale planned in early August,
and an Oktober fest to be planned for September.
b. General Government & Finance (Chair
Pat Bayko/Co-chair Rose Shopp)
Councilmember
Bayko was absent, there was nothing to report.
c. Parks & Recreation (Chair Jesse Dapra/Co-chair
Steve Perovich)
Councilmember Perovich
stated that the recreation board is planning the Easter Egg hunt, and
Flavor-Fest on June 22nd. The recreation board is looking into
entertainment options and are hoping for a bigger turnout than last year. The
Penn Trafford Elementary school will be dedicating the new playground on April
5th, thanks to PTARC for their large donation.
d. Planning, Property, & Ordinances
(Chair Casey Shoub/Co-chair Ralph Deabner)
Councilmember Shoub
deferred to Code Enforcement, and Officer Hamill read his January report to
councilmembers and the public.
e. Public Safety (Chair Rose Schopp/Co-chair
Pat Bayko)
Councilmember
Schopp stated there was nothing to report.
f. Public Works & Sanitation (Chair Ralph
Deabner/Co-chair Casey Shoub)
Councilmember
Shoub stated that the borough is in the process of completing interviews for a full-time
position for Public Works.
g. Junior Council Person (JCP) Report
JCP Member
Claypool stated there was no JCP January rotation. The JCP members are currently
working with Penn Trafford’s Principal to organize the local government day at
the borough for the fourth graders.
h. President Kris Cardiff
Councilmember
Cardiff stated that the next JCP rotation will be February 19th.
10. Manager’s Report – Manager Peticca stated
that the borough received grant funds from Scott Electric in the amount of
$25,000.00 to retrofit the borough building, the public works building, and the
police station with led lights. This will also entail cost savings on the
Duquesne light bills in the amount of $7,000.00. Manager Peticca stated that she and the
public works foreman will be attending a Roundtable discussion meeting at the
Westmoreland County Conservation District on February 28th.
11. Volunteer of the Year Award – Andres Capets
Mayor Llewellyn presented
the Renee Copetti Volunteer of the Year Award to Andrew Capets
12. Motion to approve the Future Business
Leaders of America Proclamation
a. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Shoub
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2
(Absent)
A proclamation for
the Future Business Leaders of America was presented to the following JCP
Members:
-
Dylan Claypool
13. Motion
to approve Ordinance 1-2025- Injection Wells
a. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Shoub
c. Discussion: Manager Peticca stated this
is to provide health safety and welfare of all the residents and their property
to ensure compliance with the laws and ordinances for the issuance of zoning
permits to enable injections wells.
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
14. Motion to approve the International
Fire Code Ordinance 2-2025
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Perovich
c. Discussion: Councilmember Cardiff
stated this motion has been discussed in previous council meetings.
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
15.
Motion
to approve Ordinance 3-2025, reducing the Recreation Board members from 7 to 5
members.
a.
Motion:
Councilmember Shoub
b.
Second:
Councilmember Schopp
c.
Discussion:
No discussion.
d.
Vote:
5, 0, 2 (Absent)
16. Motion to ratify the November
Discussion meeting minutes for the Recreation Board Budget in amount of
$5,000.00 for events in the 2025 fiscal year.
a.
Motion:
Councilmember Perovich
b.
Second:
Councilmember Dapra
c.
Discussion:
Councilmember Perovich stated the rec board is very happy to receive the
funds from the borough.
d.
Vote:
5, 0, 2 (Absent)
17.
Motion
to ratify to advertise to hire a full-time Department of Public Works laborer
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Schopp
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
18.
Motion
to accept full-time police officer Gavin Scholl’s resignation effective
1/20/2025.
a. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Schopp
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
19. Motion to approve the handicapped sign for
509 Duquesne Avenue
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Dapra
c. Discussion: Manager Peticca stated this
was reviewed and approved by Police Chief Disso.
d. Vote: 5,
0, 2 (Absent)
20.
Motion
to approve the .50 increase for Nina Mulnix
a. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Shoub
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
21. Motion to approve Kris Cardiff as the 2025
Voting Delegate and Jaime Peticca s the Alternate Voting Delegate for 2025.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Perovich
c. Discussion: Councilmember Cardiff
stated this is for the PSAB and their voting conferences. Manager Peticca
stated the conferences are a very rewarding experience, you get to be involved
with state legislators and vote on items moving through the process. Councilmember Cardiff stated that it is a
great opportunity for Trafford Borough to be a part of.
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
22. Motion to accept Jamie Holmes-Ward’s
resignation from the Recreation Board
a. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Dapra
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
23. Motion to approve Jeffrey Contillo to the
Recreation Board with a term ending 12/31/2027
a. Motion: Councilmember Schopp
b. Second: Councilmember Perovich
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
24. Motion to approve to advertise to bid the
police expansion project pending the receipt of Jeffery Schroder’s
architectural drawings and plans.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Dapra
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
25. Motion to approve Local Government Day for
the 4th Grade Trafford Elementary School on April 11th
organized by the JCP Committee, Borough Administration Staff and TES Principal,
Mrs. Horvat and TES teachers.
a. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Schopp
c. Discussion: Councilmember Cardiff
stated this is an event that was developed last year, and it is great to see
the JCP members organize this again.
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
26. Motion to approve Clean Up Days on Friday
May 2nd 12:00pm-8:00PM and Saturday May 3rd 8:00
am-4:00pm.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Perovich
c. Discussion: Councilmember Cardiff
stated the borough is excited to get this scheduled, as it is a big day, and
anyone interested in volunteering can sign up to do so.
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
27. New Business
· Signage for South Trafford Ballfield’s on
1st Street and possible action
Manager
Peticca stated that it has been brought to the attention of the borough that
there is a significant amount of traffic that is traveling to a road with a
dead end instead of proceeding to the South Trafford ballfields. Residents in
that area are asking for larger signage or an arrow sign to indicate the
correct way to go. Discussions continued and it was decided that the signs
there currently are small and need updated. It was recommended that proposals
on new signage are gathered and then presented to councilmembers in a future
meeting with more information.
· Waste Management Contract ending in 2025
possible action to advertise and bid
Manager
Peticca started her comment by acknowledging the great relationship that the
borough has with our current route manager, any issues that come up with trash
collection his response time is very quick and receptive.
Councilmember
Cardiff stated he is suggesting that the borough invite a representative from
Waste Management to the April discussion meeting. The residents can come to the
meeting to ask questions and gather information from Waste Management. The proposed
contract will be placed for a bid for all refuse providers to provide their proposals.
Solicitor Alexander
stated he will review the contract specifications with the borough manager.
Councilmember
Cardiff suggested that the borough reach out to potential providers and ask if
they could attend the April discussion meeting to provide information on their
services and possible quotes.
Solicitor
Alexander listed some providers that could possibly submit a bid: Waste
Management, Consolidated Groups such as Republic Services, County Hauling, MR. BIGGS.
A motion is on
the floor to advertise the bid for the garbage contract starting in 2026, under
the direction of the borough manager and the borough solicitor for proposals
starting the beginning of March.
a. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Shoub
c. Discussion: No discussion
d. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)
28. Old Business
There was no
old business to discuss.
Adjournment
Respectfully
submitted,
Nina Mulnix
Borough Secretary