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Miss Flynn, chair of Public Works and Maintenance, summarized several items before roll calls. She described change order No. 3 for the 2024 stormwater repair and replacement contract as covering \"additional work added to replace storm lines and repair a small sinkhole.\" Council approved change order No. 3 for $35,215 and pay application No. 5 for $77,296.75 (funded from both capital and operating budgets) for the same contract.

Other approvals included payment of $47,516.74 from capital funds for the municipal building ADA sidewalk; two invoices to HRG totaling $21,164.81 for Elm Tree Park stormwater improvements; a $15,437.65 purchase to upgrade the Public Works fuel system; and a $21,800 payment for completion of the demolition at 3204 Comanche Road from the blight demolition project line. Council accepted a $25,000 decrease to the Millennium Park field-lighting contract and approved an additional pay application of $38,024.29 to Allegheny City Electric for the lighting work.

Road program approvals included final and interim payments to contractors (Telegraphics Landscape final payment $8,814.95; MeMillie and Sons pay application $190,184.68). The Highland Road and Oxford Drive project received a credit change order of $2,470 and a final pay application for $18,126.50. The wastewater treatment plant pipelining final payment to JetJack Inc. was $13,250.12. The council also approved purchase of a 40-ton DX cooling HVAC system for the community center gym from East West Manufacturing for $90,500, funded from reserves; Miss Flynn said ordering now provides lead time for summer installation.

Each item was approved by a recorded roll call that showed all seven council members voting yes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bethel Park Regular Council Meeting 2-10-25 [REUPLOAD]","oneSentenceSummary","The council authorized payments and change orders to continue stormwater repairs, Elm Tree Park improvements, the municipal building ADA sidewalk, Millennium Park field lighting, the 2024 road program, and purchased a gymnasium HVAC system.","taxTitle","Bethel Park City, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania","taxId",52410,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6339189,"Bethel Park Police present officer-of-the-year awards; department posts solicitor permits online",372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2263887-29069618ba7f75b9ba5edcd31fd88521&start=372&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2263887-29069618ba7f75b9ba5edcd31fd88521/thumbnail_372000.jpg","/articles/6339189/Bethel-Park-City/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Bethel-Park-Police-present-officer-of-the-year-awards-department-posts-solicitor-permits-online","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6339189-9632128dc96a7ea244b3846dfd1d523f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771208748&Signature=J3aR2TNa7hwSglBhbiC1NSpmIHDkTGYzws6gTLswjcK4rXaiUey04ofTl8EOYTdKQ9qwYk0n5Lg3BzEZJfsqmTbLlFgi7KDnTROhF-erqnuax9x5cXQKbHUCiodRJA59K1-iZP-GqZKKK394--iCuPCP16SUK6dk~nFj-oPkqcLtHvLLwL-~rPRYfrB15g6Jd8dUwDMjMjO5MhP2l4fksSUHcPcF7fh0TVphfqACb8OhNjnirA0~RrFx~Q9VMjF49t1Xju2UHaSJgrIfdX0Q6IjC0Pk6zVOcSDQsOnYxhSRWgwqj9PTO5TGc55VfCPLCqAvdjdel0V3ofsP86qVUMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Arnold presented the department's annual officer-of-the-year awards and thanked the Bethel Park Meritorious Award Association and department staff for organizing the event.

\"In third place, we have Officer Amber DeFranco,\" Chief Arnold said, describing her as a two-year department veteran now assigned as a community resource officer. He named Jorge Zarate as the second-place winner and Ross Small as the first-place awardee, praising their service on busy shifts.

The chief also offered tips ahead of Valentine's Day to protect residents from romantic and online scams: refrain from sharing too much personal information, use reputable dating sites, do reverse-image searches on profile photos, beware tactics to isolate people from friends and family, and never send money, cryptocurrency or gift cards to someone known only online.

On solicitation, Chief Arnold said the department will begin posting approved solicitor permits on its social media channels so residents can confirm which solicitors are currently permitted. He added that religious, political and charitable groups are exempt from the permit requirement and encouraged residents on the police department's no-knock list to call (412) 833-2000 if a solicitor contacts them.

The chief delivered the report as part of the council's public-safety updates; several related equipment purchases and the crossing-guard salary agreement were approved later in the meeting by unanimous vote.","The police department honored three officers at the council meeting and said it will begin publishing approved solicitor permits on social media; Chief Arnold also gave Valentine’s Day safety tips to guard against online romance scams.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":42,"_43":87,"_45":87,"_46":88,"_48":89,"_50":90,"_52":91,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6339194,"Bethel Park Public Library to expand free student library card access to elementary grades; countywide program includes 15 districts",255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2263887-29069618ba7f75b9ba5edcd31fd88521&start=255&end=255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2263887-29069618ba7f75b9ba5edcd31fd88521/thumbnail_255000.jpg","/articles/6339194/Bethel-Park-City/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Bethel-Park-Public-Library-to-expand-free-student-library-card-access-to-elementary-grades-countywide-program-includes-15-districts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6339194-c61c720dc134af62bb837a5856964fef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771208748&Signature=m-GOJZ5FEXRZQChr8JcolMbiBv~3qlBP482x0NgXp29xaOpRMj7jYOankevyDrxR3c~fRi6BorxTIZJRdsW8EuZR7dEywaqaDV15NOp~-KNzjCag~cd6e33K7nUN5kOyvFqLJi8Kn5BmhujkRuME-ElJnLnA~dtRqpW6d4HN580oBi12ACucudzviWA6~0e7KaPX6JAQVyA6FHJF2IsMCkmcUPGqoq2E5hQmjHiqAw2x3p1SEdX4nsNHMmGJcjAJS0rYlhbmgUXw4OfF0rm6OKMzLopiuPsL81XtusN2D64larBLyau79xh3eT173wc-LitKFWvR7z1criCWfZvoQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Christine, director of the Bethel Park Public Library, told the council the library has submitted data for new student library cards for grades 7 through 12 as part of a countywide student library card initiative.

\"We provide opportunities to explore, learn, create, and connect,\" Christine said, describing the program now in its third year for grades 7–12. She said the program will be expanded to include grades K–5 immediately and then grade 6 when the new elementary center opens in the fall of 2026. Christine said the initiative is countywide across Allegheny County and includes 15 school districts and their corresponding local public libraries.

Christine also thanked community members for recent library fundraising and events. She reported the library's Bourbon, Bean and Vino plus Chili Cook-Off drew 15 chili cooks, five beverage vendors and 165 attendees; the event generated a net income of just under $2,700 that will be divided equally among the four organizations that comprise the Bethel Park \"Fantastic 4\" charity: the Community Foundation, the Education Foundation, the Historical Society and the Library. She noted the library will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, for Presidents' Day and reopen Tuesday at 10 a.m.

The director delivered the library update during the regular council meeting; no formal vote was recorded on the report.","Library director said the third-year program currently provides full physical library cards to grades 7–12 and will expand to K–5 and grade 6 when a new elementary center opens in fall 2026; the countywide initiative covers 15 school districts.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":99,"_46":100,"_48":101,"_50":102,"_52":103,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":104,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":105,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6339199,"Bethel Park Council approves slate of appointments, contracts and capital purchases in unanimous vote",68,89000,157000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2263887-29069618ba7f75b9ba5edcd31fd88521&start=89&end=157","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2263887-29069618ba7f75b9ba5edcd31fd88521/thumbnail_89000.jpg","/articles/6339199/Bethel-Park-City/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Bethel-Park-Council-approves-slate-of-appointments-contracts-and-capital-purchases-in-unanimous-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6339199-eec72dd8b6ab2a25295a5c30dd311be5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771208748&Signature=B7BWEW0USXpACf2j6Fq00Orfm9hHK9nOqP-zbb09xFsWuHJ5xb0Sbqon1u~J~yCqdmBB3C7nJxIz-J0ER0XAbcJTE-jeRT3lorwl5Uu~KO1cMgoHwx2Xi-YveBqUoOuhzGNeI5A6tA-K3f5RLxPXlK7F4rku8ihuLoVs5uAfP9ikcWMmOHnC72yQYfbXYGJxZSNU3jIjO-uhiky1e01kvZkPC8iLaTrWy6dNITEBjW~9mhh5rrCiT8CEyzqh1jk5VrZTmKMBsNTDKlETUROvfyfDKNmSG8KRStZadNto-gPhK5Y0OAj0Kn51vB4p3NGA0zzemnwiEPj4euvGg9czwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bethel Park City Council unanimously approved a package of appointments, contract payments, capital purchases and records actions during its regular meeting on Feb. 10, 2025.

The council voted 7–0 on all items recorded in the meeting, including appointments to boards and commissions, adoption of records-disposition and ordinance items, and multiple capital and operating pay applications for public works, police equipment and community facilities.

Key approvals included the appointment of Brad Flume to the Planning and Zoning Commission (term to 12/31/2025) and Clarence Hornack to the Civil Service Commission (term to 12/31/2026); acceptance of resignations from the Shade Tree Commission (Elizabeth Webb) and the Parks and Recreation Board (Michael Janicek); and authorization of payments and purchases ranging from an IT workstation refresh to a $90,500 HVAC purchase for the community center gymnasium.

The council also approved multiple project-related payments and change orders for stormwater repairs, Elm Tree Park stormwater improvements, the 2024 road program, Millennium Park field lighting, the municipal building ADA sidewalk, demolition of a blighted property (3204 Comanche Road), and other maintenance and capital projects. Police-related capital approvals included replacement of 11 mobile data terminals ($86,995), 10 AEDs ($19,990) and funding for patrol rifles ($30,000).

All recorded roll calls during the meeting showed an affirmative vote from: Mr. Consomagno; Mr. Oakes (presiding); Mr. Janisak; Mr. Jenkins; Mr. Espinore; Ms. Garris; and Ms. Flynn. Miss Denny, municipal clerk, conducted roll calls.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Appoint Brad Flume, Planning & Zoning Commission (term to 12/31/2025). Mover: Mr. Consomagno; Second: Mr. Janisak. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Appoint Clarence Hornack, Civil Service Commission (term to 12/31/2026). Mover: Mr. Consomagno; Second: Mr. Janisak. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Accept resignation, Elizabeth Webb, Shade Tree Commission. Mover: Mr. Consomagno; Second: Mr. Espinore. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Accept resignation, Michael Janicek, Parks & Recreation Board. Mover: Mr. Consomagno; Second: Mr. Jenkins. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Approve bill list 202500210, $685,185.38. Mover: Mr. Consomagno; Second: Mr. Jenkins. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- IT workstation refresh — payment $16,460 to replace 10 HP workstations (line item 064182542025). Mover: Mr. Janisak; Second: Mr. Jenkins. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Resolution R2-10-25A — disposition of records per Pennsylvania municipal retention schedule. Mover: Mr. Janisak; Second: (recorded). Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Resolution R2-10-25E — appoint Jad Burns as Open Records Officer; Nancy Guarino as assistant. Mover: Mr. Janisak; Second: Mr. Espinore. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Ordinance 2-10-25A — establish alternate members for the Civil Service Commission. Mover: Mr. Janisak; Second: Mr. Consomagno. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Police IT Azure file server — $1,000/month (line item 064184102025). Mover: Ms. Garris; Second: Mr. Consomagno. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Replace 11 patrol-car mobile data terminals — $86,995 (line item 64103662503). Mover: Ms. Garris; Second: Mr. Consomagno. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Police patrol rifles and accessories — $30,000 (capital). Mover: Ms. Garris; Second: Mr. Jenkins. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Crossing guard salary agreement (01/01/2025–12/31/2028). Mover: Ms. Garris; Second: Mr. Consomagno. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Purchase 10 AED units for Police Department — $19,990. Mover: Ms. Garris; Second: Mr. Espinore. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Planning & Zoning: Resolution R2-10-25B — approve assignment of approvals/licenses for Bethel Trails Plan of Lots from Phoenix Keystone Group, LLC to Bethel Trails Developers, LLC. Mover: Mr. Jenkins; Second: Mr. Consomagno. Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Planning: Resolution R2-10-25C — revise official sewage facilities plan for Marshall & Shannon Blair Subdivision. Mover: Mr. Jenkins; Second: (recorded). Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Planning: Resolution R2-10-25D — revise official sewage facilities plan for San Geminio Repepi Plan of Lots. Mover: Mr. Jenkins; Second: (recorded). Vote: 7–0 (approved).
- Public Works: multiple pay applications and change orders (stormwater repair and replacement contract pay application #5 $77,296.75; change order #3 $35,215; municipal building ADA sidewalk $47,516.74; Elm Tree Park invoices to HRG $13,805.75 and $7,359.06; public works fuel system upgrade $15,437.65; JetJack pay apps; demolition of 3204 Comanche Road $21,800; Millennium Park lighting pay app and change order; 2024 road program pay apps including MeMillie and Sons $190,184.68; Highland/Oxford final pay apps and credits; JetJack final payment $13,250.12; East West HVAC purchase $90,500). Movers and seconds recorded in the minutes; all motions carried 7–0.

No motions in the record failed or were tabled. Several items included brief staff explanations of scope or timing; no roll-call votes recorded as abstentions or recusals.","At its Feb. 10 meeting the Bethel Park City Council approved a series of appointments, budgeted purchases and construction pay applications by unanimous votes, covering planning commissions, public-safety equipment, stormwater and road projects.","actionData","errors"]

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