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Council President Miss Miller read the library board’s recommendations, which followed a public application and interview process. The board told council that multiple residents applied, some withdrew during the vetting, and the library president met with candidates before inviting finalists to an open meeting to observe board proceedings and ask questions.

Council reappointed Swindle and approved the two new appointments by voice vote. Council members recorded that Swindle will continue to serve as the library board’s president; the board will vote on internal leadership at its next meeting.

Miss Miller said she will prepare the formal resolution to record the appointments in the council’s minutes. The newly appointed members will be listed on the borough roster and begin their terms immediately under the library board’s recommendation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 3, 2025 Borough of Green Tree Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council reappointed Victoria Swindle as a library board member and appointed Rebecca Chambers and Caitlin Kadeem to terms ending Jan. 31, 2027; council noted the library's recruitment process and confirmed Swindle will continue as board president.","taxTitle","Green Tree, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania","taxId",74558,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6353798,"Green Tree public safety committee opts to use PA Chiefs Association to lead police chief search",165,2233000,2398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220964-323c158192c49a2263f377f9248167c4&start=2233&end=2398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220964-323c158192c49a2263f377f9248167c4/thumbnail_2233000.jpg","/articles/6353798/Green-Tree/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Green-Tree-public-safety-committee-opts-to-use-PA-Chiefs-Association-to-lead-police-chief-search","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353798-b6aea0369966b93bf8e74261b441ce15/orig.mp4?Expires=1775342350&Signature=T04LDQkZtsDxSGvWjM8TA2wj56mRxB1ZND1kzp1EyowEn7vu81TV61gCtRLevWMH9Rp8jJ5yr8YekaJuBdPJDjFGnC~i7xtqQPRrGmQo5g~c-Q5zimf5zQelqo0U4H7UKeINjDtgPQhZzDbWG14ECOylLzbU2CEjpwC8ruklc52vE1ftpasQasi866xK95VnvVV3yKdHbbq-kiNTtXBIlDh6hsIqoIoI41Iw2ffGo9oNtiFjSZaZVrAiImarhVii1sd1An8-WZyTbD-FL~03ynHivd0OunK0ivD7IELbjxDgo5RW~gCCdrEYG6KCVRd47IFApJKZtCMy1~1ZJLLGuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","GREEN TREE, Pa. — The Green Tree Borough public safety committee on Feb. 3 decided to use the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association to manage the borough’s upcoming police chief recruitment, the committee reported.

The committee reached consensus to hire the association’s services, estimated at $6,500 for the search with an optional $750 for a recorded, structured video interview component. Committee members said they were impressed by the association’s process, which includes collaborative panels of former police chiefs, behavioral- and skills-based interview protocols, and transparency through each phase of the search.

Public-safety chair David Ray said the association has an existing email list and advertising reach of potential candidates, and attendees noted the group’s project manager, Jerry Simpson, previously worked with the borough on other projects and is familiar with local department operations. The association estimated roughly 75 days from start to finish for a typical search. The committee intends to ask the association to provide a project timeline and next steps for council approval.

Committee members also discussed advertisement duration and reach; they were advised that 30 days of advertising was a typical timeframe to attract qualified candidates.

The public safety committee recommended moving forward with a contract for services; the council recorded the committee’s consensus and requested the association provide a formal scope and schedule for council consideration.","Public safety committee agreed to engage the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association to manage the borough's police chief recruitment at an estimated cost of $6,500 plus optional $750 for recorded video interviews; committee reported consensus and estimated a 75-day process.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6353803,"Council approves January invoices, schedules pool-design workshop amid questions about engineering costs and a contested bond payment",0,1659000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220964-323c158192c49a2263f377f9248167c4&start=1659&end=1659","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220964-323c158192c49a2263f377f9248167c4/thumbnail_1659000.jpg","/articles/6353803/Green-Tree/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-January-invoices-schedules-pool-design-workshop-amid-questions-about-engineering-costs-and-a-contested-bond-payment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353803-f6cb952a83683c5c8e57514f6ddefbb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775342350&Signature=eb~8BZR6ThVDbH3PKiTGNXKs7PhX8kZp44jRuhrRN4OEENkDXt2~woTm4yLeHaA5ENotCNg6smraM1vRjnQqZDzWhtsdNe6I~fOuQUTh7mi3JdlOL~44JP51NZ~HO8oChEM2tMsJS10LM5OenSacZNCGk6kkLTniVwQ5nyvyhBKgldaWIRAtfHx9aN~wgGcFKMW1V7e6vydTUNlCXDrL-s6Ymsay9E8J6WvcY0ZVQupF1T6AAaUIcoPHiN8qOdF80QFYzp91YQ1csmNjZ~EIdFXfg46xBhK9r36xZtzMmqyjDkAkFI0wOmycmitiQXeww8VvhGY9Y2XV2eWWr44uNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","GREEN TREE, Pa. — The Borough Council on Feb. 3 approved January invoices totaling multiple fund payments and agreed to open the borough pool for the 2025 season while scheduling a public workshop to review alternate main-pool design revisions.

During consideration of the bills-to-pay, one council member objected to two bond-fund payments, including an $87,789.43 invoice described as payment to a design firm tied to the pool project, saying the firm had admitted to a data discrepancy that affected pool specifications. The objection did not block approval of the full slate of invoices.

The finance report recorded approved invoices for multiple funds, with line-item totals read into the record: general fund, storm-sewer fund, sanitary-sewer fund, capital projects, bond fund and fire department apparatus fund. A council member raised the bond-fund payment objection on grounds that design errors had already led to additional cost estimates for potential design changes.

Separately, the Public Facilities, Parks and Equipment Committee recommended proceeding with a partial plan for the 2025 pool season while the full reconstruction design is finalized. Committee chair Ms. Schweritz reported that because final specifications are still under discussion, bidding for full reconstruction will be delayed until late spring; the committee recommended opening the existing pool for the 2025 season and to keep it open at least through August pending construction timelines.

The council approved a motion to hold a public workshop at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17 to present alternate revisions to the main-pool design and amenities. Committee staff said bidding would likely take place in late spring with potential contract awards by late June and a potential construction start in August, which informed the recommendation to open the pool while finishing design.

Council members also questioned overall engineering costs. One council member cited a $34,000 engineering charge tied to bathroom renovations and raised broader concern that the borough paid $376,000 in engineering fees in 2024, prompting calls to evaluate whether an in-house engineer should be considered.

Bathroom renovations are reported as mechanically complete with finishing work and tile corrections remaining; staff said the bathrooms should reopen within a few weeks. Officials noted a minor change order for plumbing associated with discovered issues during renovation work.

Council members discussed federal funding risk to larger infrastructure projects (notably the Trumbull Bridge), noting the borough has bond funding earmarked for projects but will monitor federal allocations and reassess financing priorities if necessary.

No formal amendment to construction contracts was reported. Staff committed to share updated cost information from engineers and to bring a risk assessment to the council as requested.

The council recorded the invoice approvals and the motion to schedule the Feb. 17 public workshop; the meeting minutes show one council member opposed the bond-fund payment but the full roll-call breakdown of yes/no votes for each fund payment was not specified in the transcript.","Council approved multiple January invoices and moved to open the borough pool for 2025 while scheduling a Feb. 17 workshop to review alternate pool designs. One council member objected to paying $87,789.43 from the bond fund after a consultant acknowledged a data discrepancy.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6353808,"Green Tree council designates Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as official public notice publication after legal debate",364,968000,1332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220964-323c158192c49a2263f377f9248167c4&start=968&end=1332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220964-323c158192c49a2263f377f9248167c4/thumbnail_968000.jpg","/articles/6353808/Green-Tree/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Green-Tree-council-designates-Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette-as-official-public-notice-publication-after-legal-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353808-daa49b451e668e048c350f8bd98d2f1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775342350&Signature=TeTfk7BtIe~GbpcqDoJ0z86h-KzY74TU3SsPyFuj6t6M~vRA3uU~4CPzm00qckDF4x3IDpivNqbbpk-Iw3FqGtqXBYLie369WXeExgtRe8TDze2iAgA-NdXhSgUt7x4Re6lCQHhG9IY3Nq3m5OrY2t675jO7tWucXjh6BDXZQRchsxV0oE9uWGx6qThrSEXHtKI8HSsuWGihsKfWh8-bfrdqe15V-ZN8Cq2foEUo8RblcvO6OtRDxrn5T54OnlHmY8iAw6Yv4MUQo7UVAgfel1W9R507KxCwmKpBVDUKEpgFwj3h5Jgddf5ivcyP4bZnvtJC3smtOnAgro4qIJZmIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","GREEN TREE, Pa. — The Green Tree Borough Council voted Feb. 3 to designate the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as the borough’s official newspaper for legal notices, ending a debate over whether the Tribune-Review still qualifies under state rules.

Council members voted in favor of naming the Post-Gazette; two members voted no. Council discussion focused on the statutory definition of a newspaper of general circulation and whether the Tribune-Review continues to serve Green Tree residents.

A council member who reviewed the state law read aloud the relevant language from Pennsylvania’s publication statute (Title 45, Chapter 3), noting the requirement that a paper be issued at least weekly and be intended for general distribution and subscription. That member said Tribune-Review legal staff had told council that subscription copies and library placements can meet the statute’s distribution requirement.

The fiscal argument for the Tribune-Review also surfaced: one council member cited lower legal-advertising line rates for the Tribune-Review ($4.45 per line) versus the Post-Gazette ($7.10 per line). Supporters of the Post-Gazette said the Post-Gazette provides broader and more accessible circulation for borough residents and online access, and they favored continuity with the borough’s previous practice.

A motion to designate the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette carried at the meeting. The minutes record that “Jen” and Ron Panza voted no; the motion passed and the council will place the designation into a resolution for next month’s meeting to formalize the change.

The council also discussed lobbying the state for changes to notice and publication laws to reflect the decline of print circulation and the rise of digital distribution.","Council voted to name the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette the borough's official newspaper after members debated whether the Tribune-Review still qualifies under Pennsylvania law. The motion carried despite two no votes.","actionData","errors"]

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