BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN PARK BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 The regular meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Franklin Park was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237. The meeting was also held virtually via remote audio and video conferencing. Council President Uday Palled called the meeting to order. Pledge of Allegiance Cathy Krummert called the roll: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Laura E. Czekaj, Second Vice President. present Jiang Li, Vice President. present Brian S. Malkin present Lucas R. Myslinski. present Uday Palled, President. present Thomas C. Schwartzmier present Junior Councilperson Mila Deli present Mayor Dennis E. O'Keefe present BOROUGH ENGINEER: John Valinsky, Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc. present SOLICITOR: Robert Max Junker, Babst Calland present STAFF: Zach Brower, Recreation Program Director absent Gary Bucuren, Superintendent of Public Works. present Rege Ebner, Borough Manager present Cathy Krummert, Borough Secretary present Aron Leach, Police Chief. present Scott Weiskircher, Finance Director/Borough Treasurer. present Andy Nock, Assist. Bldg. Insp./Fire & Tech Official.. present Tim Phillips, Building Inspector/Zoning Officer. present PRELIMINARY MATTERS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK PROCLAMATION - Mayor O'Keefe read the Proclamation. Mr. Myslinski moved to proclaim the week of April 6-12, 2025 as National Library Week, seconded by Dr. Li and carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mark, Jennings, 1670 Oakleaf Lane reçeived a letter from the Borough regarding the removal of 14 blue spruce trees located in the right of way on Oakleaf Lane near the intersection of Reis Run Road. Mr. Jennings disagrees with the planned removal of the trees that have been in that location for 33 years, and he would like to work together to consider an alternative plan. Dan Puntil, 1607 Oakleaf Lane commented on the proposed removal of the trees. He noted that 8-10 years ago the Borough asked the HOA to trim the trees which resulted in the trees dying. The HOA then replaced the trees. The HOA was never aware that the trees were located in the right of way. He stated that there are other plans within the Borough where trees are located in the right of way. BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN PARK BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 Marissa Hintemeyer, 2249 Reis Run Road owns the property where the trees are located, and she would like to keep the trees. MONTHLY REPORTS APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - Dr. Li moved the minutes of the February 19, 2025 pre/post meeting, the February 19, 2025 regular meeting, and the March 5, 2025 work session, be approved, seconded by Mr. Malkin and carried. TREASURER'S FINANCIAL REPORT - Mr. Weiskircher summarized the February Treasurer's Financial Report. The General Fund revenues for the month of February totaled $185,563. Year-to-date total revenues are $451,966, which represents 3.21% of the 2025 total budget. The General Fund expenditures for the month of February totaled $611,379. Year-to-date total expenditures are $1,345,111, which represents 8.81% of the 2025 total budget. Dr. Li moved the February Treasurer's Financial Report be accepted as read, seconded by Mr. Schwartzmier and carried. POLICE REPORT - Mayor O'Keefe read the Police Report and activity report for the month of February 2025. The police responded to 470 calls for service. Mr. Schwartzmier recommended the Police Report be filed with the Police Secretary. FIRE COMPANY REPORT - Mr. Myslinski read the Fire Company Report for February 2025. The fire company responded to 23 calls for the month and the manpower for the month totaled 380 volunteer hours. Mr. Myslinski also noted that only 16.5% of the households in the Borough responded to the fire company's annual donation drive. The fire company hopes that more households will donate in the future. BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT - Mr. Phillips read the Building Inspection Report for February 2025. Mr. Phillips issued 12 permits and collected $11,567 in fees. Total value of construction was $1,102,848. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION - Mr. Palled announced that Borough Council held an executive session on March 5, 2025 to discuss a potential property acquisition, and Borough Council held an executive session on March 19, 2025 to discuss a potential property acquisition and personnel. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF THE BILLS = Mr. Malkin moved Council authorize the payment of the bills, which have been reviewed and approved since the last meeting, seconded by Dr. Li and carried. CARDINAL RIDGE PLAN, 26-LOT TOWNHOUSE SUBDIVISION, 2570 ALDON DRIVE = Mr. Schwartzmier moved to grant revised final approval for Subdivision Application SF-25-01-01, submitted by LaTerra Holdings, LLC for the Cardinal Ridge Plan, a 26-lot townhouse subdivision, located at 2570 Aldon Drive in the M-2 zoning district, contingent upon compliance with the Building Inspector's Staff Report dated February 19, 2025, and the letter from Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc. dated February 14, 2025, seconded by Mr. Myslinski. 2 BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN PARK BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 The following representatives were present on behalf of Cardinal Ridge: Mike McAneny of Foxlane Homes (builder), Vincenzo Matarazzo, of LaTerra Holdings LLC (owner), and Tysen Miller with KU Resources, Inc. (civil engineers and surveyors for the project). Council members asked the representatives to address the following: 1. A stormwater plan was submitted within the last couple of days, but the plan does not show the previously approved underground storage facility. Council is concerned who will maintain the facility in the future. Mr. Miller indicated that there was some confusion, and the correct plan will be submitted showing the underground storage facility. Mr. McAneny indicated that the HOA would be responsible for the facility. 2. Both two and three-story townhouses are shown on the plan. Mr. McAneny responded that all units will be the same with the entrance on the first floor, which is a garage, and then there will be a first floor and second fioor with an option to finish the attic space. 3. How will they achieve the 50% below grade to conform to the ordinance? Mr. McAneny noted that earthwork will take place. The entrance is on the first-floor garage. The grade will go up on the side of the building and the entire back of the building will be level with the second floor. 4. Will the HOA documents be available for review by the Borough? Mr. McAneny will provide the documents for review by the Borough. Mr. Junker requested that the documents include an enforcement action that the Borough can take if the HOA stops maintaining the stormwater facility. 5. Who will be responsible for maintaining the exterior finish materials on the townhouse units? Mr. McAneny indicated that he would have to discuss the matter with LaTerra Holdings, but he would assume that at a minimum the HOA would be responsible for the roofing, siding and exterior painting since the entire building would need to be done at the same time. 6. Will retaining walls be constructed? Mr. Miller indicated that no retaining walls are required, and they are not shown on the plans for the initial build. However, an individual homeowner may want to do sO in the future. Mr. Junker indicated that there would need to be coordination between all homeowners in the building. 7. What is the intention for dedicating the street and the storm sewers to the Borough? Mr. Miller indicated that the ntent is to dedicate the streets and storm sewers to the Borough. A stormwater management easement is located around the entire area to provide access to Borough officials. 8. Will Council receive drawings that show the side elevations and the end elevations of the units? Mr. McAneny indicated that this information was provided at the Planning Commission meeting, but they will also provide the information for Council's review. They will have bay windows on the side units and extensive landscaping and trees on both sides of the buildings. They will have three different facades on the side and rear of the buildings. 9. Council wanted to make the representatives aware that the Zoning Ordinance includes standards for permitted and conditional use for multi-family structures which includes several design elements and architectural items. Council has not seen the level of detail from the drawings that would demonstrate that the requirements have been met. Mr. McAneny was not aware that this information was not provided, and it will be submitted. Mr. Junker noted that there is no provision in the ordinance that accounts for screening, landscaping or planting. If additional screening is put in as part of the landscaping plan, it does not exempt the requirement ofi four-side design and having architectural detail. Mr. Miller noted that they had addressed Mr. Phillips' Staff Report items at the Planning Commission meeting, and they believe the plan meets the requirements. 10. Are there any plans for patios, decks or sunrooms? Mr. McAneny stated that since the back of the units are at grade, homeowners would have the option to add those items. They will provide concept drawings for review by the Borough. 11. Will the low portion of this development be at the street? Mr. Miller stated that the street is the low point, and the driveways go up to the units. The garage elevation is approximately two feet higher than the street and the grade at the rear is essentially ten feet higher than the street on both sides. 3 BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN PARK BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 12. Council asked that they be provided with all information that was previously shared with the Planning Commission. Mr. Junker explained that Council could approve the motion as read, deny the motion, table the motion until next month with direction for the action items, or amend the motion to reflect that the action items are to be provided essentially amending the conditions in Mr. Phillips' Staff Report. Mr. Myslinski moved to table the motion until next month to allow the applicants time to complete the action items and to give Mr. Phillips time to update his Staff Report, seconded by Ms. Czekaj and carried. Mr. McAneny asked for clarification regarding the information they are to provide for review prior to the next meeting. Mr. Phillips will send a letter outlining the required information. The representatives indicated that they would provide the requested information by Monday, March 24th, and it will be included in Council's April meeting packet. Mr. Junker noted that Council wants to be sure that this plan is ready to approve. BLACK OAK INVESTMENTS OFFICE BUILI DING, LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION = Mr. Myslinski moved Northwest Bank Letter of Credit No. 8305004940 in the amended amount of $95,100.00 for the Black Oak Investments Office Building, be reduced by $9,390.00 to $85,710.00, in accordance with the letter from Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc. dated March 11, 2025, seconded by Dr. Li. Mr. Valinsky noted that the developer requested a full release, but there are some pending items. The motion was then carried. PURCHASE JACOBSEN WIDE AREA MOWER FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT - Ms. Czekaj moved to authorize the purchase of a Jacobsen HR600 Wide. Area Mower for the Parks Department from Baker Vehicle Systems of Macedonia, Ohio, under Omnia Partners Contract #20470 at a cost of $89,413.00, seconded by Mr. Malkin and carried. PURCHASE GREENSMASTER MOWER FOR THE CLOVER HILL GOLF COURSE = Mr. Malkin moved to authorize the purchase of a Greensmaster eTriflex 3360 Mower for the Clover Hill Golf Course from E. H. Griffith, Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, through contracting distributor The Toro Company, under Omnia Partners Contract #2023261 at a cost of $70,303.89, seconded by Mr. Myslinski and carried. PURCHASE INFIELD GROOMER FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT - Ms. Czekaj moved to authorize the purchase of an ABI Force Z23slt Infield Groomer with attachments for the Parks Department from Baker Vehicle Systems Inc. of Macedonia, Ohio under State Contract No. 4400028329, (under Parent Contract #4400028305) at a cost of $44,339.00, seconded by Mr. Myslinski and carried. AWARD BID FOR MILLING & DISPOSAL OF BITUMINOUS PAVING MATERIALS = Mr. Schwartzmier moved to award Wright Asphalt & Concrete of Beaver Falls, PA the bid for Milling and Disposal of Bituminous Paving Materials on streets within the Borough of Franklin Park and the Township of Ohio at a rate of $2.63 per square yard, seconded by Dr. Li and carried. AWARD SHACOG PURCHASING ALLIANCE 2025 SPRING COMMODITIES = Mr. Malkin moved the following 2025 spring commodities bids be awarded as submitted to the SHACOG Purchasing Alliance for its bid opening on March 6, 2025: Bituminous Surfacing Materials (asphalt). Lindy Paving, Inc., New Galilee, PA Precast Concrete Inlets & Risers.. Wine Concrete Products, Inc., Sewickley, PA Corrugated Plastic Pipe, Traffic Signs & Posts Chemung Supply Corporation, Elmira, NY Frames & Grates Culverts, Inc., Coraopolis, PA Liquid Asphalt. Russell Standard, Mars, PA Road Aggregates. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc., Stahlstown, PA Thermoplastic Markings Ennis-Flint, Inc., Greensboro, NC, seconded by Ms. Czekaj and carried. 4 BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN PARK BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Mr. Bucuren announced that his department will be hauling leaf mulch to Blueberry Hill Park next Friday. The brush chipping program will begin Monday, April 7th, and they will make one pass through the Borough. MAYOR O'KEEFE reminded everyone that National Library Week will be held from April 6-12, and he encouraged everyone to pay a visit to the library. MR. PALLED stated that he and Mr. Ebner have discussed tree replenishments, and they are trying to see if there are any programs we can roll out this year. Council will hold potential open houses this summer to provide more information on the Home Rule Charter process, and we are starting to get volunteers. He gave a shout out to two robotics teams that made it to the world championships. Pittsburgh is the global capital of robotics and there is a major event happening at the convention center over the next few days. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR - None MOTION TO ADJOURN - Mr.. Myslinski moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Malkin and carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, atlu Rbunalt Cathy L. Krummert Borough Secretary Audience Present - 11 5