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Churchville council accepts routine reports, adopts Bird Town resolution and advances park and paving bids
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the borough council approved minutes and financial reports, adopted Resolution 4690 to pursue 'Bird Town' recognition, designated two newspapers of record, reviewed bids for an ADA park and paving projects, and discussed public-safety matters including the new state distracted-driving law and e-bike concerns.
The Churchville Borough Council on June 8 approved routine business, adopted a resolution to pursue 'Bird Town' recognition and heard multiple staff updates on capital projects and public safety.
During the meeting the council voted to approve the minutes of May 4 (workshop) and May 11 (regular), accepted the mayor’s report and the treasurer’s report, and directed the finance officer to pay borough bills for the period noted. Council approved a motion to accept minor amendments to the Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments bylaws and to continue borough membership.
The council adopted Resolution 4690 to be recognized as a Pennsylvania Bird Town (referred to in the meeting as an Audubon-related program). Members said the designation could open doors to educational programs, grant opportunities from private foundations and small habitat projects such as public birdhouse installations. The council also designated the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and the Post-Gazette as the borough’s official newspapers of record after the local Valley Mirror ceased publication.
Staff reports described next steps for capital work: the ADA-accessible park project is scheduled to be advertised this week with a recommendation for award at the July meeting; paving and a GEDF super-project will be bid this month with awards expected next month; contractors continue work finishing the Greensburg Pike school zone speed/safety items. The fire department reported 58 calls last month (259 year to date), and staff noted the borough is preparing to hire an assistant to public service and facilities director, with council members invited to participate in early interview rounds.
On public safety, Mayor Paul relayed police statistics and repeated a department message about the new state distracted-driving law that now makes handheld device use a primary offense with a fine and court costs. Council members raised neighborhood concerns about speeding, aggressive driving and the safety risks posed by e-bikes and scooters; they said the borough will consider whether ordinance changes are needed.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes (May 4 and May 11, 2026): approved (one member recorded opposition). - Acceptance of Mayor's report (May 2026): approved (one member recorded opposition). - Acceptance of Treasury report and authorization to pay bills (May 31, 2026): approved (one member recorded opposition). - Amendments to Turtle Creek Valley COG bylaws and continued membership: approved. - Adoption of Resolution 4690 (Bird Town recognition): approved. - Designation of Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Post-Gazette as papers of record: approved.
The council adjourned at about 7:27 p.m. Several items — including final award recommendations for the ADA park and paving projects — were scheduled for the July meeting.
