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Eric Vilcheff was reappointed to a four‑year term to expire April 13, 2029. Alice (surname recorded variably in the transcript during the motion) was appointed to a four‑year term expiring April 13, 2029. Alan Bealer was appointed to fill a vacated seat for the remainder of that term, set to expire April 13, 2026.

The appointments followed the borough’s standard interview process conducted by council members and committee volunteers. Each motion received a second and carried by voice vote with no recorded roll‑call tallies in the meeting transcript.

Why this matters: Filling commission vacancies returns the planning commission to full membership and enables the commission to resume its review of land‑use applications and long‑range planning tasks.

What happens next: Newly appointed members will assume their seats on the planning commission and serve through their stated term expirations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 25, 2025 - Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council appointed Eric Vilcheff and Alice (surname variably stated during meeting) to four‑year terms and appointed Alan Bealer to complete a term through April 13, 2026; motions were approved by voice vote.","taxTitle","Crafton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71363,"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},6260792,"Crafton secures $325,000 state grant for downtown improvements; business directory and shop‑local campaign planned",2119,1057000,3176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3126959-220f36c57763c26ea4900f060e2e4126&start=1057&end=3176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3126959-220f36c57763c26ea4900f060e2e4126/thumbnail_1057000.jpg","/articles/6260792/Crafton/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Crafton-secures-325000-state-grant-for-downtown-improvements-business-directory-and-shoplocal-campaign-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260792-6b3a7095cfe22380942db99ea943d406/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068874&Signature=acRcyKX8Ty7y0Z7TWSdLCmxG-Mv-bbdk5S8DQvuRKC-bs3~5JWkr1EGLYauyZXS7zfgey4SJHVFWciFJlcZNtutAbw0YXPQCE-WPzuUUr8Aq9YCB0CcaBP7fFpvlgVnOABZpw~mgn-WZIeZoxL9Bb8XLVAeJEQs6eijAbzWIBXG0TulV14JsiGchJ8XYS3s9lHWM8kPF8wUFiN0gDrI-uP9xodG56gPZTzcVtQRqr5csiDI9RMsda~HbggfzmrAHIaUd-4JB70KJDp2lh8f0cFH0m4KoFi7c0dQI5u67S6mdxBTlRTdQMlSc8nget4VqKMUw6CVkAoqqJiY895e9Xg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council heard that Crafton has been awarded a $325,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for pedestrian and business‑district improvements.

Staff and the infrastructure committee said the award requires no local match and will be used only for items included in the borough’s application. Committee members described a “menu” of potential uses sized to fit the reduced award, including bike racks, decorative street lights, trash receptacles, wayfinding signs, decorative planters and painting to refresh crosswalks and curb delineation. Committee members said they will refine cost estimates and seek input from the business development subcommittee and downtown merchants before recommending specific projects to council.

Separately, the business development subcommittee reported early plans to build a borough business directory web page, launch a shop‑local campaign with QR‑coded window stickers, and hold a local business mixer at Fig Tree to promote networking among merchants.

Why this matters: Grant funds will support visible downtown improvements and small‑business promotion without a local matching obligation, but the award is smaller than the borough requested so staff will prioritize projects within the grant’s eligible uses.

What happens next: Infrastructure and business development subcommittees will develop a prioritized menu and refined cost estimates for council review; staff suggested using a public survey to gather resident preferences on decorative elements.","Council and staff reported a $325,000 DCED grant will fund pedestrian and business‑district enhancements; the business development subcommittee also plans a business directory, shop‑local campaign and small‑business mixer.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6260797,"Engineer updates: Broadhead sewer, C20 separation, public‑works building and street paving schedule",419,491000,910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3126959-220f36c57763c26ea4900f060e2e4126&start=491&end=910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3126959-220f36c57763c26ea4900f060e2e4126/thumbnail_491000.jpg","/articles/6260797/Crafton/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Engineer-updates-Broadhead-sewer-C20-separation-publicworks-building-and-street-paving-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260797-1985a801067e647bbebb8f76f1b33f1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068874&Signature=iKESo08YYF9dQZBmgoq9wDeuF7DeZoFJwh1q~z~7DuuH7POIAmA~iy6GK-LzAeZOmnGaLjz~2L0jhmIgsNtwGMVb~XtJdpa5WHTd~T-4XPfvJ2Ux8mw5QIdE9yCfFclaeSpQOBauGTkDCFbMbSLpk4uwp1XmHZoEgUu1Og~oJ~gg-ODmWgZ7TpNY0amwU8D-b6KTLn2S4pZ8G3npsbs1ninRaWWQIz0aXF5-~keyg4Dpd9eEgWrv0A2b2xYLVj~27NMVcJek5yoqcU8XB8DqHeLp-5ZAHysZ8-pFoO28TM45AxeiMK9Cq3uFYtC4u8AAe9ACaTMHKW8yVnvJVbn5Hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Borough Engineer Larry Keenan told council several infrastructure projects are moving forward and provided dates and scope updates.

Broadhead Sewer Project: Keenan said bid documents are finalized and that bids will be brought to council after closing; council anticipated possible approval in June.

Ewing Road alternative analysis: The infrastructure committee is still reviewing cost options and drainage and grading elements. Committee members asked that the initial estimates be shared with the finance committee for early review of fiscal impacts.

C20 Sewer Separation: Field work is under way with construction beginning at Duncan Avenue near Maxwell and progressing toward Steuben Street; PA American Water is relocating waterlines as needed. Keenan said the project will affect Steuben, Linden and Duncan and that completion remains projected for November. He said traffic-control plans and specific detour information will be provided as the work approaches busier segments.

Public Works Building: The public‑works building project is out to bid; bid opening was scheduled for May 15 and council will have 60 days after bid opening to accept a bid.

Steuben‑Linden intersection improvements: New signal poles and arms are being delivered and installed; two adjacent trees on Steuben will be removed prior to signal arm placement. Keenan said that the intersection work is expected to be done before the C20 sewer work reaches that point.

Road paving and brick restoration: Keenan reviewed the 2025 paving program and the Broadhead sewer-related paving sequence. He said milling occurred and final paving was scheduled for a late‑May date but that weather may require postponement. The engineer said social media notices and contractor resident notifications will be used to alert affected streets; council asked for advance notice so residents can move vehicles before paving.

People’s Gas and Liberty Fuel: Keenan reported paving restoration work related to gas main activity and said Liberty Fuel Supply will complete final restoration at 1967 Grafton Boulevard next week.

Why this matters: The projects affect traffic patterns, parking access and utilities for residents on the named streets; council members pressed for clear advance notice on detours and final paving dates to avoid one‑day surprises.

What happens next: Keenan and staff will provide traffic‑control plans and timetables as work approaches busy corridors and will circulate cost details from the Ewing Road alternative analysis to finance committee members.","Borough engineer reported on Broadhead sewer bidding, C20 sewer separation work, a public‑works building bid opening, Steuben‑Linden intersection signal work and brick/road paving timetables; council asked about detours and resident notification.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6260802,"Crafton council urges state to boost funding for Pittsburgh Regional Transit",384,3216000,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3126959-220f36c57763c26ea4900f060e2e4126&start=3216&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3126959-220f36c57763c26ea4900f060e2e4126/thumbnail_3216000.jpg","/articles/6260802/Crafton/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Crafton-council-urges-state-to-boost-funding-for-Pittsburgh-Regional-Transit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260802-dc689d9a34e9a4b04c6c7dcc9c188155/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068874&Signature=ZH8skEiTzkpfAmhlmbhM3-zbfmUOcVQxafHI8YJMpgGSlX3bYpqEygj5GL6ABpxrAW5oUMdzkUbo4g4153gjorqeW0Ua-ruJCN5Q7nMCRDYQWf1oCDi6dJe8w4GLoxnQ8H75SFxDQnkt00VA8Iv8ZxW1nApoaAcdywjqMned0wDL0J~aP-8pT5GcdNuW0KGCwTuqD4zbY78q77N6kic~cPQcTufdE0OlJiykYfg2VcC7EVPhn24pNSrTZeJYIOgXVSEGGHe~8EgcWshwIgNtGkS17jl7WY~z7jtHWImynB76~AeD41H17e1nt9CktQaTYAsu7yElPe9nSO1ES4GDtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Crafton Borough Council approved Resolution 2025‑08 expressing support for increased, long‑term funding for Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT).

The resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the governor to provide an initial $117 million infusion beginning in fiscal year 2026 with compounding annual increases so PRT can maintain current service levels. The resolution states that public transit benefits residents by reducing congestion, supporting economic development and preserving mobility for riders who depend on the system.

Council discussion framed the action as a local expression of support to county and state officials and to PRT leadership. Infrastructure committee members summarized the service reductions PRT proposed in a published “worst-case” scenario and said four of the five routes serving Crafton would be eliminated under those cuts. Committee members asked council to send the resolution to the governor, local state legislators and PRT leadership.

A council motion to approve Resolution 2025‑08 passed without a recorded roll-call tally in the meeting transcript; the chair called the vote in favor and the motion was recorded as carried.

Why this matters: Council members said Crafton depends on regional transit for access to downtown and to local shopping and employment centers; members singled out the 26 and 29 routes that run through the community and a bus that stops at Giant Eagle as high‑usage services that would be affected by funding cuts.

What happens next: The resolution directs staff to send copies to the governor, local General Assembly members and PRT leadership.","Council approved Resolution 2025‑08 urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly and governor to provide $117 million in initial state funding for Pittsburgh Regional Transit to preserve service levels; vote carried unanimously.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6260807,"Crafton council adopts rental-inspection ordinance requiring three-year unit checks",585,1205000,1790000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3126959-220f36c57763c26ea4900f060e2e4126&start=1205&end=1790","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3126959-220f36c57763c26ea4900f060e2e4126/thumbnail_1205000.jpg","/articles/6260807/Crafton/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Crafton-council-adopts-rental-inspection-ordinance-requiring-three-year-unit-checks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260807-28bee09df668e1510c2df3234fcd2cee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068874&Signature=hHguQmZHa~gOlu~n0bVSzseB4YTpg3iZdsEyUISaAtzt7AC-LCrwfe5bPbSoTmGlws8Nxnj-I8km71D6QczEbLJbzPEYm3YqfJ2TYJwnhlf6YlhtDDdXirUv4NrnNj5o4jNmR55z1THMGuc63p0nA1hMmIPKwJhmRciTuLuDVTOkPuYlwcNBXQIsdQb0QtEN~gDgVd1DYQSQ24Uxuy7~OpAv~3jfJku07LDcElh5zlUZnrfo1AzLpEXdsHPC1qmNs0vbWu3seoWL31B4UBsaJlqsKXRbMW61x1A4wcHOPY9WI1FBqaZnvURb8JwUpL8FR-1Hks20isC-Gy2XyNWOIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Crafton Borough Council voted to approve Ordinance 16-80, amending Chapter 90 (Code Enforcement), Article 3, to require registration and a recurring inspection program for rental housing in the borough.

Supporters said the measure is a public-safety tool to catch missing smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors and other hazards in long‑term rental units. “As a renter myself, it would bring me a lot of sound mind to know that my landlord is happy to keep it compliant regularly,” resident Corey Rolla told council during public comment.

The ordinance requires landlords to register rental units with the borough and establishes inspections on a three‑year cycle. Manager John Tedesco read the motion onto the record as “a motion to approve ordinance 16 80 amending the borough’s rental inspection code chapter 90 code enforcement article 3 business and multifamily residence premises registration and inspection.” Council discussion clarified that inspections will check fire-safety items and code infractions similar to the existing occupancy inspection standard.

Council members debated how the inspections will be paid for and when the program will be implemented. Council and staff confirmed the fee schedule is set separately from the ordinance; council members referenced the borough’s 2025 fee schedule, which lists a $15 registration fee and shows a $60 per‑unit rental‑operation license fee and a $50 reinspection fee. Council also discussed administrative costs and whether fees should be revisited during the budget process.

The borough’s solicitor described an enforcement paragraph in the ordinance that triggers a series of compliance steps for landlords who do not register or who do not remedy violations. Council confirmed the borough will take responsibility for scheduling recurring inspections rather than relying on landlords to request them.

After deliberation the council voted to adopt the ordinance. The motion passed, recorded in the meeting transcript as “motion passes 5 to 1.” The ordinance was enacted at the council meeting; staff indicated full operational rollout will be scheduled by administration and that the fee schedule may be adjusted by council in a later session if desired.

Why this matters: Council members said recurring inspections will better protect tenants and adjacent properties by verifying smoke and CO detectors, egress, lighting, and other fire- and life‑safety items. Council members also emphasized that the program targets absentee landlords and long‑ungoverned units that have not been inspected for many years.

What remains to be decided: The specific calendar for implementation and any adjustment to per‑unit fees will be handled administratively and through the annual fee schedule process. Council indicated staff will return with additional implementation steps and customer‑communication plans before the program begins in earnest.","Crafton Borough Council approved Ordinance 16-80 to require registration and routine inspections of rental units every three years; council debate focused on fee levels, rollout timing and enforcement.","actionData","errors"]

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