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Keenan said bids for the C-20 sewer separation project were opened Jan. 14; three bids were received and the lowest was $2,400,000. Gateway — the borough's engineering partner — asked to meet with borough staff to review the bids before issuing an award letter. \"The resulting lowest bid came in at $2,400,000. Right now, Gateway wants to have a discussion with us about the bids before we do receive an award letter,\" Keenan said.

On the Broadhead Sewer Project, Keenan said that part of the project is supported by an EPA grant and that EPA is still reviewing the final environmental documents; easement and legal issues remain under negotiation and site tours are being scheduled when weather permits.

Keenan also provided updates on other works: the public stairs project is complete and awaiting final disbursement to the grant manager (ACED); the storm-sewer retention underground facility beneath the Craft Elementary parking lot requires in-house inspection when weather and traffic conditions permit; the public-works building sewer-lateral contractor (A. Morante) mobilized equipment but was delayed by weather, with work expected to take two to three weeks once started; and Peoples Gas main restoration is scheduled for early spring when weather improves.

Keenan said the borough advertised its sewer O&M repair contracts with three separate contracts for excavation repairs, manual-to-manual lining, and spot lining. Station Street retaining-wall design work is underway to address a failing wall near the PRT busway.

No formal awards or contract approvals were finalized at the meeting; Keenan said staff would return with recommended award letters and schedule updates after bid review and weather improvements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Meeting - January 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Engineer reported the C-20 sewer separation low bid at $2.4 million and said Gateway will discuss bids before an award. Broadhead sewer project remains contingent on EPA environmental review. Borough also reported completed public-stairs work, planned storm-retention inspections, and a public-works building sewer-lateral project.","taxTitle","Crafton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71363,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6371987,"Crafton wins energy-audit and EV charger grants; trails feasibility study starts with $39,000 award",156,2622000,2778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2148612-97a4c95b36a7bdaa867d2a6caecbafc2&start=2622&end=2778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2148612-97a4c95b36a7bdaa867d2a6caecbafc2/thumbnail_2622000.jpg","/articles/6371987/Crafton/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Crafton-wins-energy-audit-and-EV-charger-grants-trails-feasibility-study-starts-with-39000-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371987-14b062011ef225075c6d06269a07ab8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196176&Signature=mC3fr9zJix89tLj-KY6UA--TctRhxVhmuip5sXAXA9eI95699ZFPHBFVT~KliHRkVTSSHBYh3E-tBhlB2nYAv8uM7xI7~9zpN3~k6srmbJI3BpnNiczRi8DzQPDfzkHEEbgykRF4uAV8ZbOcnb2EA4ep8UfDxVGZRXaom55dvGV-~pAAfkSpDQJndTu2YZLoCqOeXF481V1ZnnCeNR3BKaSNFGHue1u169BWEfNlXqMHRUOKvdLTBj5wRtpQ2Awm-3d46ZbrEAij9f1QA~~qYIpPHn4i7gPmzqFfMtQhLlLdDIHnxD6PGjLm2zMdb9XoXcPAdA2PO8IHMGZtOCrv2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members reported new grant awards and upcoming grant-funded work at the Jan. 23 meeting that could affect borough facilities and transportation infrastructure.

Miss Contello (infrastructure/land-use) announced that the borough was awarded a $50,000 Moore grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to conduct energy audits of three municipal buildings (the municipal building, the library, and the magistrate's office). \"This is good news that we have been awarded grant funds to use for this purpose,\" she said. Council said the audit will identify retrofit and efficiency opportunities; staff will report timing and scope when details are available.

Contello also said Crafton is a listed municipal partner in a multi-jurisdiction USDOT Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant application awarded to Allegheny County; the countywide award covers multiple recipients and was described at the meeting as a multi-million-dollar award that includes funding to install eight EV chargers (16 ports) in Crafton. The application included technical assistance from Duquesne Light and Connect. Council members said the borough has done prior site studies and that final locations, user fees and maintenance details will be defined once allocation and agreements are finalized.

Separately, Manager Tedesco reported that the borough's trails-feasibility study committee (17 residents) will meet and that the study is funded by a roughly $39,000 VCNR grant.

Council said staff will return with implementation details, cost-share information, and timelines as grant paperwork and project planning proceed.","Council reported three awarded grants: a $50,000 DEP 'Moore' energy-audit grant for municipal buildings, an Allegheny County USDOT award that will fund EV chargers (Crafton among partners), and a VCNR-funded $39,000 trail-feasibility study committee.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6371992,"Council approves rehiring of Police Chief Mark Sumter until incoming chief arrives",88,1503000,1591000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2148612-97a4c95b36a7bdaa867d2a6caecbafc2&start=1503&end=1591","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2148612-97a4c95b36a7bdaa867d2a6caecbafc2/thumbnail_1503000.jpg","/articles/6371992/Crafton/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-rehiring-of-Police-Chief-Mark-Sumter-until-incoming-chief-arrives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371992-77f2d93f7f9a92c39fddbb0a619b6b71/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196176&Signature=dP5j6G~0WJmFks5DWag2fMXTfq-sYYBiTFZqPcodyyDfHv9hDS2U2kkw6Ny5u70Mn1yRH5~FSigHjg6cPDm2yDV2pWNPHo0Cgb6qZvFyjaL3s9ogEbwTThIzanUijN0csv0uFF6RVHLopFvKmhvrMvrVhKMRQY4JMeoDATnQXr941vFdVNZwAmND1kngkDiau-rWO~6cFk-iD1WXtz8OVPqC7bQ6j25UPgJ2ht9zdqLde-hBBie6C9Qhg4bsv7FtSt~dCUBWJhY2ezkcgpex7qIiYC0ShUjRw5PxTxpSudCAup1CEpfv0kSGeUL21-uhY5DnTbRozYT~izzTwJXsmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Perry asked council to approve rehiring Police Chief Mark Sumter under a temporary contract to retain him in the role until the incoming chief, Rick Ford, assumes the position in early July 2025.

Mayor Perry described the arrangement as part of a pension-drop program and told the council the rehiring is \"budget neutral\" over the long run and would help the borough by avoiding overlap. \"I am asking council to motion a motion to approve rehiring Chief Mark Sumter under a new contract to expire when Chief Rick Ford assumes chief of police position in early July 2025,\" the mayor said.

A motion to approve the rehiring was made and seconded; Councilmember Terry Chambliss seconded the motion. The council voted by voice; the ayes carried and the motion passed. No amendments to the motion were recorded at the meeting.

Staff and council said the rehiring is administrative and intended to ensure continuity of command while the incoming chief completes onboarding. The council recorded no additional conditions or new budget appropriation at the time of the vote.","Council approved a contract extension to retain Chief Mark Sumter through early July 2025 to bridge leadership until Chief Rick Ford assumes the role; council described the arrangement as budget-neutral.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6371996,"Council appoints Christopher McCormick to zoning board; motion on recreation-board nominee tabled amid concerns",881,3495000,4376000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2148612-97a4c95b36a7bdaa867d2a6caecbafc2&start=3495&end=4376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2148612-97a4c95b36a7bdaa867d2a6caecbafc2/thumbnail_3495000.jpg","/articles/6371996/Crafton/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Council-appoints-Christopher-McCormick-to-zoning-board-motion-on-recreation-board-nominee-tabled-amid-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371996-3f7c665f309afaef3e68acde530affe0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196176&Signature=D7lrSLlkQK1r9ZB69O7a6YUL1xvWljkiTetP1mPyJZuNcGdwZiq66P--Mnwbf30ktGwyetNj0kT-CPDGkJQ0WJ~xOPdBz4NmWClXyYJkS-EC7LUmZXuw2i0-CW5otaISXi5vG-oRbrWCtIGypzka2wmN3naDqTfZQ2Gw3kSk8T1IY4hO~TYcRb1wIxHbQ8O7o6scc~ihOxoIAuFc6uLazPD~NeIyxSt~YoOXIJzJtRgh8wEaX2MZ23xgMMd3SGpMPDUZUwQBl5hK6ezOS5-ivp4AFU2NEyak~Z1z4JS~dzKnVtFfBljFH1JMrxnXjmicD48M7U1e8tPBbpsfQuhw9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Crafton Borough Council on Jan. 23 appointed Christopher McCormick as an alternate member of the zoning hearing board and delayed action on a recreation-board appointment amid public concern about vetting and posting timelines.

Council moved and approved the appointment of Christopher McCormick to the zoning hearing board alternate seat for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2025. \"So moved,\" a council member said; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The council recorded no further discussion on the selection at the meeting.

Separately, the council asked to table consideration of appointing Corey (Cory) Roma to the recreation board. Pam (staff) and the recreation chair told council the seat is being filled after a resignation and that borough policy normally posts vacancies for a minimum of 15 days (and up to 45 days) before appointment; although the item had been on agendas since Nov. 28 and posted on Savvy Citizen on Jan. 14, the chair and staff requested the council let the formal 15-day post period elapse to ensure full opportunity for applicants. Council agreed to table that motion; the item will return to a future agenda. Roma, who spoke during public comment, said he volunteers with 1Hood and asked council to judge him on his overall record and contributions.

Public comment included disagreement about vetting and whether applicants' criminal histories should bar appointments. Resident Eric Sheets (identified in public comment) urged consistent background checks; Roma responded that his protest-related charges were unresolved and asked the council to consider rehabilitation and community service. Pam summarized the borough's appointment process: postings appear on the Crafton Borough website and Savvy Citizen, applications are reviewed by staff and the chair, interviews are held (about 30 minutes), and recommended appointments are placed on the council agenda for formal vote.

Council took three formal steps related to appointments at the meeting: it approved McCormick's appointment, tabled Roma's appointment to the next council meeting to allow the posting period to complete, and reviewed the appointment process and current vacancies on multiple boards.","The council appointed Christopher McCormick to the zoning hearing board and tabled a planned appointment to the recreation board for applicant Corey Roma to allow additional posting time and follow the borough's appointment policy. Public commenters debated background checks and appointment transparency.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6372000,"Residents oppose possible two-way conversion on Duncan Avenue; council to seek traffic study and outreach",1775,177000,1952000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2148612-97a4c95b36a7bdaa867d2a6caecbafc2&start=177&end=1952","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2148612-97a4c95b36a7bdaa867d2a6caecbafc2/thumbnail_177000.jpg","/articles/6372000/Crafton/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Residents-oppose-possible-two-way-conversion-on-Duncan-Avenue-council-to-seek-traffic-study-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372000-196abd24bcb7b99a0e8c8c80f677d93a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196176&Signature=Zm3I2-xUrdFT2dK6RzoOBXi3dTF3r~Q8GkDsAvCxRTQTtZJ0NhXaUqxIVlGMgbijP2FWeqI~JdM4Xl0-l042MjEBupJiWiwLKUAay5LrpykIryh2R3jiaconPImR-wMxbs-I1aTvCW7Lt63OWGIIjJfOWBVK5K3YYhUlRKSmnN~~iA-NOSSTxEUvcZsGP1EoTukwrZ~485K3eKR1Vw2I2GFAl4MD0gZGwjaaf9sx~tQBPbzWbgG34UPejc6iCcSXgcXGBYbNFmxyNWWl7gP9az6r5MO1U5bZF7XCzJAvB7MyADtpR4ZcW-~zyBNI1avY7gJ60MPN4W9xtmxH9tVjNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Crafton Borough Council on Jan. 23 heard repeated opposition from residents to a proposal to convert portions of Duncan Avenue from one-way to two-way traffic, and council said it will obtain a traffic-study quote and do neighborhood outreach before taking any action.

Residents who live on Duncan said the residential section is narrow, used heavily by pedestrians, and relies on on-street parking; several urged preserving the current one-way configuration. \"It's too tight. It's too busy. We have a lot of walkers,\" said Debbie Reagan, who identified herself as a Duncan Avenue resident. Rich Schubert, also a Duncan resident, said he was \"on record opposing the two-way possible conversion.\" Steve Crescenzo, who spoke during the agenda comment period, asked council to clarify exactly which segment was under consideration and noted that his block has narrow lots and on-street parking that could be lost.

Engineer Mike Keenan told council the infrastructure committee discussed the request and concluded that a traffic study should examine the entire section of Duncan in order to understand impacts on adjacent blocks, intersections and parking. Keenan said Gateway (the borough's engineering partner) will be asked for a written quote for the study; council members repeatedly said cost estimates and finance-committee review will precede any motion to spend money. \"We will get a quote and bring it back to council to decide if we want to do the study,\" Keenan said.

Council members and the public also discussed short-term alternatives, such as adding a stop sign or adjusting signage; some residents supported limited, temporary fixes that would not require a full conversion. \"If we're already required to do a traffic study, gathering a little more information by adding one more block makes very little difference but allows us to consolidate and have all that information gathered at one time,\" Keenan said.

Council did not vote on any change. Several council members emphasized that any study and any expenditure would come back to council for approval and that the finance committee should review cost implications.

The next steps outlined by council: request a written quote from Gateway or another traffic-engineering provider; present the estimated cost and scope to the finance committee; and, if approved, conduct resident outreach (letters, meetings or surveys) to gather neighborhood preferences before any ordinance or signage change.","Crafton residents told borough council they oppose converting the residential stretch of Duncan Avenue from one-way to two-way. Council members said they will first solicit a traffic-study cost estimate and do resident outreach before any decision.","actionData","errors"]

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