1.     Call to Order- Councilmember Cardiff called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

 

2.     Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.     Roll Call

 

Councilmembers present: Councilmember Bayko, Councilmember Cardiff, Councilmember Perovich, Councilmember Schopp, Councilmember Shoub

 

Councilmembers not present: Councilmember Dapra, Councilmember Deabner

 

Other staff present: Mayor Llewellyn, Solicitor Alexander, Manager Peticca, Secretary Mulnix, Code Enforcement Hamill, Engineer Penn E&R Amber Yon.

 

4.     Notice of Executive Session held April 1st, 2025, for matters of property, litigation and personnel.

 

5.     Approve the March 4th, 2025 Council Meeting minutes

a.      Motion: Councilmember Perovich

b.     Second: Councilmember Schopp  

c.      Discussion: No discussion

d.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)   

 

6.     Approve the March 2025 expense voucher lists.

a.      Motion: Councilmember Bayko   

b.     Second: Councilmember Shoub

c.      Discussion: No discussion  

d.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)  

 

7.     Guest Speaker – Scott Mears Mental Health Resources for Westmoreland County

 

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

 

Lynwood Leeman (334 4th Street) thanked the office staff for their assistance with their missed garage collection. Mr. Leeman also asked pet owners to properly dispose of their pet’s waste appropriately, and not to allow it to remain on sidewalks/streets.

 

Borough Response: The borough will take Mr. Leeman’s comments into consideration.

 

9.     Report from Borough Engineer, Penn E&R

a.      Report submitted.

b.     Public comment on Penn E&R’s report- There were no questions on the report submitted.

 

10.  Mayor’s Report- Mayor Llewellyn read the police report for February and March. It was also mentioned the borough is seeking applicants for a full-time police officer.

 

11.   Committee Reports

a.      Community & Economic Development (Chair Steve Perovich/Co-chair Jesse Dapra)

Mr. Jeff Contillo from TECDC spoke about the revitalization of the Beautification club and upcoming activities.

b.     General Government & Finance (Chair Pat Bayko/Co-chair Rose Schopp)

No report

c.      Parks & Recreation (Chair Jesse Dapra/Co-chair Steve Perovich)

The following events are upcoming for the rec board: Easter Egg Hunt, Flavor Fest, Free day of fishing, and the playground program.

d.     Planning, Property, & Ordinances (Chair Casey Shoub/Co-chair Ralph Deabner)

Code Enforcement read the March report.

e.      Public Safety (Chair Rose Schopp/Co-chair Pat Bayko)

No report

f.      Public Works & Sanitation (Chair Ralph Deabner/Co-chair Casey Shoub)

No report

g.     Junior Council Person (JCP) Report

April 11th is local government day at the borough building for Penn-Trafford 4th grade students.

h.     President Kris Cardiff

Stated the bus line will have more public comment through June for residents to express their concerns- that information will be posted to media sites. Borough clean-up days are May 2nd & 3rd.

 

12.   Manager’s Report:

§  Crespo’s Wildlife has been monitoring the geese population at BY park.

§  Playground Program to start June 16th to August 1st.

§  The borough was awarded the LSA grant for the purchase of a new police car.

§  The borough has material for lead safety available at the office.

§  The borough received 21 Hometown Hero Banner applications.

§  Special thanks to members of the community for their work on the community flower beds.

§  Thanked Penn Trafford School District for donating bleachers to South Trafford Ballfield.

 

13.  Motion to approve a new bench at Veterans Park for John Leeman paid in full by the Leeman family.

a.      Motion: Councilmember Perovich  

b.     Second: Councilmember Schopp  

c.      Discussion: A location for the bench will be selected by the Borough or American Legion

d.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)  

 

14.   Motion to approve the MOU for Norwin Baseball Senior League for use of South Trafford Ballfields

a.      Motion: Councilmember Bayko

b.     Second: Councilmember Perovich  

c.      Discussion: No discussion

d.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)   

 

15.  Motion to approve the updated Comprehensive Plans.

a.      Motion: Councilmember Perovich

b.     Second: Councilmember Shoub  

c.      Discussion: A thank you of gratitude was given to the planning commission for their efforts.  

d.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)

 

16.  Motion to advertise and approve to pave Catherine Street, spot repair Cavitt (400 block), and spot repair 1st Street out of General fund account.

a.      Motion: Councilmember Shoub

b.     Second: Councilmember Schopp  

c.      Discussion: No discussion  

d.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)  

 

17.  Motion to approve seasonal hires of Dominic Bucci and Daniel Carr to start in May 2025.

a.      Motion: Councilmember Shoub

b.     Second: Councilmember Perovich  

c.      Discussion: No discussion  

d.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)  

 

18.  Motion to approve usage of the Manchester Room by Historical Society on April 3rd for event updates and Trafford Authors new books.

a.      Motion: Councilmember Perovich  

b.     Second: Councilmember Bayko  

c.      Discussion: No discussion  

d.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)  

 

19.  Motion to approve Girls Softball to sell hoagies on April 26th in Library lot from 10:30 am to sold out.

a.      Motion: Councilmember Schopp

b.     Second: Councilmember Bayko  

c.      Discussion: No discussion  

d.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)   

 

20.  Motion to advertise to hire a Chief of Police.

a.      Motion: There was no motion. 

b.     Second: There was no second motion.

c.      Discussion: No discussion  

d.     Vote: 

 

** A motion was made to table the motion to hire a Chief of Police. **

e.      Motion: Councilmember Shoub

f.      Second: Councilmember Perovich 

g.     Discussion: No discussion as agenda item has been tabled. 

h.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)

 

21.  Motion to pass the resolution for the PA Small Water and Sewer Program grant for South Trafford

a.      Motion: Councilmember Perovich  

b.     Second: Councilmember Shoub  

c.      Discussion: No discussion

d.     Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)  

 

22.  New Business

·       Waste Management will be attending the April Discussion Meeting on 4/15/25 at 6:30 pm in the Manchester Room.

 

The Waste Management refuge contract expires at the end of this year, The borough is giving Waste Management the opportunity to speak about their services to explain what might change with a new contract. It was mentioned that it is important for the public to attend to hear about the proposed changes.

 

Community & Economic Development congratulated Harmony Holistic Essentials on their One Year being in business Anniversary in Trafford.

 

23.  Old Business- There was no old business to discuss.

 

Adjournment

    1. Announce the next Council Discussion Meeting on April 15th at 6:30 pm in the Manchester Room
    2. Move to adjourn: Councilmember Shoub
    3. Second: Councilmember Schopp
    4. Discussion: No discussion
    5. Vote: 5, 0, 2 (Absent)  

 

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Nina Mulnix

Borough Secretary