June 14 2012 Meeting Minutes - Neville Township

Neville Township
5050 Grand Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa 15225
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2012
Time 7:02 PM
The June 14, 2012 regular meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM. Chairman Rutter led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Upon roll call the following Commissioners were present: Mr. Easton, Mr. Leon, Mr.
Mundell, Mr. Whitaker, and Mr. Rutter. Also present was: Solicitor Means, Engineer
Mitrovich, Administrator Kerr, Police Chief Micklos, and Manager Cindy Alexander.
Audience Participation – Agenda Items Only
Certificates were handed to Township employees.
(1) The first certificate was given to Mr. Easton Township Commisioner on May 18,
2012 for his quick thinking and heroic actions. Mr. Easton stopped a tanker truck entering
on Neville Island when the driver became inpacitaded and passed out. Mr. Easton took
control of the truck and brought it to a stop before any damage or lives were lost.
(2) The second certificate was given to Mr. Leon Township Employee when he was
working for the water department at the mansionettes and, a woman starting to choke.
Mr. Leon aministered the heimlich and cleared her airways saving her life.
(3) The third certificate was given to Mr. Stokes also a Township Employee working for
the water department when he accompanying Mr. Leon with the Heimlich at the
mansionettes for his quick thinking and heroic actions.
Scheduled Visitors – Sue Brooks (Roe)
Ms. Brooks is concerned about large 18 wheel trucks and triaxles coming down Second
Street. She stated that when they travel on the road her house shakes and she is worried
that small children on the block will not watch crossing the street. She did question if the
weight limit signs were still posted on the street and noticed that some of the trucks are
coming from Neville Aggregates. Also the neighbor at 138 Second Street is not
maintaining his property. The grass is overgrown and handicap people have to walk on
the street because the sidewalk it is so bad. And the last concern she had was all the cats
in the area. Her neighbor at 142 Second Street is denying that they are his but he
continues to feed them. They are up on the roof crying all night long ruining property and
the smell is unbearable. Karen Gallagher said that there are feces in the dirt and kids play
in that area. She feels that it is a serious health concern. Ms. Alexander said that she

would look into what could be done to help alleviate the problem. Ms. Brooks submitted
the name and number of someone who will trap the cats.
Engineer’s Report –
The First Street concrete work is 99% done. The MS4 program (Municipal Storm Sewer
System) report was not completed by the 4’th of the month. Ms. Alexander provided
additional information so that it can be filed. The CTIF Grant has been submitted to the
county. Patricia Way. project is almost ready for bidding.
M-1 A Motion was made by Mr. Whitaker second by Mr. Easton to advertise for the
bidding Patricia Way. Upon roll call the following members voted yes: Mr.
Easton, Mr. Leon, Mr. Mundell, Mr. Whitaker, and Mr. Rutter. Motion carried.
On Von Stein near Seven Eleven there has been a 75ft X 2ft collapse. Mr.
Whitaker thought that our water department could do the job but, Mr. Mitrovich
pointed out that once the job is started it has to be completed without delay. The
township has received three quotes and D’Andrea came in the lowest at
$6.575.00.
M-2 A Motion was made by Mr. Leon second by Mr. Easton to have D’Andrea do the
work. Upon roll call the following members voted yes: Mr. Easton, Mr. Leon, and
Mr.Rutter. The following voted no: Mr. Mundell, and Mr. Whitaker. Motion
Carried.
Bills
Mr. Whitaker questioned the bill for T-shirts for office employees. Mr. Mundell
questioned the bill for fuel for township vehicles.
M-3 A Motion was made by Mr. Leon second by Mr. Easton to accept the bills due and
payable. Upon roll call the following voted yes: Mr. Easton, Mr. Leon, Mr.
Mundell, and Mr. Rutter. The following voted no: Mr. Whitaker. Motion carried.
M-4 A Motion was made by Mr. Mundell second by Mr. Leon to accept the treasurer
report. Upon roll call vote the following member voted yes: Mr. Leon, Mr.
Easton, Mr. Mundell, Mr. Whitaker and Mr. Rutter. Motion carried.
M-5 A motion was made by Mr. Whitaker second by Mr. Leon to approve the minutes
of the Caucus Meeting of May 3, 2012 and the regular meeting of May 10, 2012.
Upon roll call the following voted yes: Mr. Easton, Mr. Leon, Mr. Mundell, Mr.
Mr. Whitaker and Mr. Rutter. Motion carried.
Solicitor’s Report

The documents have been completed for the airport zoning reimbursement cost. The
reimbursement will be at 90% and we should have a check by the next meeting from the
Airport Authority. All commissioners have been provided with the solicitor’s report.
Commissioner’s Report –
Bill Leon – Police Report
The written police report was submitted by Chief Micklos.
Special interests were business alarms -14 medical with ambulance assist -16 foot
patrol -82 traffic-79 for a total of 270.
Bill Leon – EMC/PWD Administrator –
Attended the County Emergency Management Meeting. Attended the PEMA
quarterly training. Continuing filing SARA Tier II chemical inventory
reports.
Submitted under separate cover by D. Kerr
Bill Easton – Water and Sewer
Worked with LSSE on the First St project. Prepared back flow testing letters.
Monitored pump station repairs. Worked with LSSE to reduce storm sewer repairs
on Von Stein and have Steel City Pipe camera sewer. Located water and sewer
lines for One Call. Read industrial meters. Cleaned the pump station accomadator.
And completed the water turn on and turn offs.
Gig Mundell – Parks
The Cottage and Memorial Park trees were trimmed. The fountain at Cottage Park
was repaired. The Memorial Park monument was sprayed, powered washed and
made repairs. Mr. Mundell thanked Mr. Kerr for having the plaque with the
additional names added and ready for Memorial Day. And, also for the wreath at
the park. Meet with representatives of Neville Green/Shenango to improve the
entrance at Shenango.
Al Whitaker – Streets and Highways
Meet with County to improve safety at Fleming Park Bridge. Check the sink hole
on Von Stein Lane. Worked with traffic systems to improve safety on Gulf Road
and Grand Ave. Repaired the pot holes in the township.

Rick Rutter – Information for the board
Dorothy Antonelli is taking contributions and suggestions for trees to be planted in the
township. The board suggested the circle at First Street. Some of the people who are
donating may want the trees on their property.
Mr. Rutter attended the Allegheny County Council Meeting where they presented an
award for the Multi Municipal Plan. The award is in Ms. Alexander’s office if anyone
would like to see it.
Ordinances –
None
Resolutions –
None
New Business –
M-6 A Motion was made to approve the partial payment No. 3, in the amount of
$90,250.00 to D’Andrea Plumbing and Construction, Inc as reviewed by the
Township Engineer. Upon roll call the following member voted yes: Mr. Easton,
Mr. Leon, Mr. Mundell, Mr. Whitaker, and Mr. Rutter. Motion carried.
Old Business –
Mr. Whitaker stated that the Synder property by King’s is looking really bad. Maybe they
should put stones in the area.
Mr. Rutter asked Mr. Whitaker if he got additional prices for the restroom doors at
Cottage Park. Mr. Whitaker stated that his friend was not interested. Mr. Rutter stated the
previous quote the Township received was $1,058.00 per door from Foster Construction.
M-7 A motion was made by Mr. Mundell second by Mr. Whitaker to replace both doors
at Cottage Park at a price of $1.058.00 per door from Foster Construction. Upon
Roll call the following members voted yes: Mr. Easton, Mr. Leon, Mr. Mundell,
Mr. Whitaker, and Mr. Rutter. Motion carried.
Audience Participation –

Mr. Guido asked why the project on First Street is taking so long. Mr. Mitrovich
answered that it’s because the concrete takes so long to cure.
Mrs. Kelly Fibeck stated that the staking rink is opening the side doors and the noise is
very loud. She spoke with the owner and they could not come up with a solution. She
questioned about the 10 PM noise ordinance.
An unknown participant complained that her house is still being hit with baseballs from
Memorial Park ball field. Mr. Mundell said that he spoke with the person who is in
charge of the baseball team and if they don’t get anywhere they will cancel the contract
for the team.
M-8 A motion was made by Mr. Mundell second by Mr. Whitaker to adjourn all
in favor. Motion Carried.
The June 14, 2012 Regular Township Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Cynthia L. Alexander
Township Manager