Fox public meetings in 2024

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider the 2025 budget and a resolution to maintain the real estate tax rate at 2.95 mills. The meeting includes votes on sewer rate ordinances, grant applications for sewer repairs, and several board appointments.

• Resolution No. 705 to fix the 2025 real estate tax rate at 2.95 mills
• Contract for CCTV inspections of sanitary lines in Indian Trail/Campbells Run Area for $14,575.47
• Engagement of Kolano Design for a signage plan at a cost of $9,275.00 to the Borough
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-04 for a single-family dwelling at Lot 313-R Old Indian Trail
• Ordinance No. 732 regarding ALCOSAN and Borough sewage rates

Council approved the 2025 budget and set the real estate tax rate at 2.95 mills, unchanged from the previous six years. The board also authorized several infrastructure contracts, environmental permits, and board appointments.

• Approved 2025 Budget (unanimous)
• Fixed 2025 real estate tax rate at 2.95 mills (unanimous)
• Approved $14,575.47 sewer line inspection contract for Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-04 for 313 Old Indian Trail (passed with one Nay, one abstention)
• Approved $9,275.00 for Kolano Design signage plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 706 Traffic Calming minus Warrant No. 1 (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 732 establishing ALCOSAN and Borough sewage rates (unanimous)
• Authorized Jason Dailey of Dailey Operation Consulting LLC as consultant for Manager Search Committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fox Chapel Planning Commission will meet to discuss a vacancy for a commission member. The body intends to make a recommendation for the Borough Council to consider.

• Recommendation for Planning Commission Member Vacancy

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will consider a recommendation for a single-family dwelling application. The body will also address member term expirations.

• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-04 for a single-family dwelling at Lot 313-R Old Indian Trail
• Term expirations for members Nanette Bennett, Peggy G. Jayme, and Thomas J. Murphy

The Environmental Advisory Council recommended that Borough Council approve a residential construction application contingent on geotechnical updates and additional tree planting. The council also recommended a new member to fill an upcoming vacancy.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-04 for a single-family dwelling (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Ronald Morosky to the Environmental Advisory Council (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review draft pickleball court rules and discuss updating the 2006 Park Plan. The meeting includes updates on McCahill Park construction and various conservation projects.

• Review of two draft pickleball rules for court use and multi-sport issues
• Discussion on soliciting budgetary quotes to update the 2006 Park Plan
• Construction schedule update for McCahill Park
• Proposal for standardized signage with a Borough-based consultant
• Update on the 10 Million Trees Project

The Commission unanimously recommended hiring Kolano Design for a joint signage plan with O’Hara Township. Members also formed committees to establish pickleball court rules, analyze permanent restrooms for McCahill Park, and create a trail classification rating system.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended hiring Kolano Design for signage plan at a cost of $9,275 to the Borough (unanimous)
• Formed ad hoc committee for McCahill Park pickleball court access rules
• Formed working group to analyze permanent restroom installation at McCahill Park
• Formed working group to rank Borough trails from easy to hard (1-3)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss advertising the proposed 2025 Budget and an ordinance for an ALCOSAN sewer rate increase. The body will also consider a tree removal application for the Pittsburgh Field Club.

• Proposed 2025 Budget advertisement with a proposed millage rate of 2.95
• Ordinance for Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) sewer rate increase
• Tree Removal Application TR-24-136 for 7 trees at 121 Field Club Road
• Ratification of October 2024 General Fund vouchers (5280-5365) totaling $952,754.32

The Council unanimously approved the advertisement of the proposed 2025 budget and an ordinance for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) sewer rate increase. They also ratified October 2024 payments totaling $952,754.32. The Environmental Advisory Council reported on a tree removal request at the Pittsburgh Field Club, which did not require Council approval.

• Approved advertisement of proposed 2025 budget and ALCOSAN sewer rate ordinance (unanimous)
• Ratified October 2024 General Fund payments of $952,754.32 (unanimous)
• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed potential collaboration with Second Harvest for weekly donation drop-offs
• Adjourned to Executive Session for personnel matter

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to review two applications for recommendation to the Borough Council. The meeting includes a request for tree removal and a request for environmental disturbance related to new construction.

• Tree Removal Application TR-24-139: removal of 7 trees at Pittsburgh Field Club (121 Field Club Road)
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-04: construction of a single-family dwelling at Lot 313-R Old Indian Trail

The council recommended that Borough Council approve the removal of seven oak trees at the Pittsburgh Field Club. A residential construction application was tabled pending further technical documentation. The council also appointed a new member to the Tree Committee.

• Recommended approval of Tree Removal Application TR-24-139 for 7 trees (Unanimous)
• Tabled Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-04 until December (Unanimous)
• Approved providing a letter of support for the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania grant (Unanimous)
• Appointed Cate Mettenburg to the Tree Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on the resignation of a police officer and the process for hiring a replacement. The body is also considering grant applications for a community connector and fire station improvements, as well as lawn maintenance waivers for two residents.

• Ratification of September 2024 bills totaling $1,135,759.27
• Request for $650,000 Statewide Local Share Assessment grant for Dorseyville Fire Station Improvements Project
• Request for $30,000 grant and $29,945 in matching funds for O'Hara/Fox Chapel Community Connector
• Mowed lawn rule waivers for 730 Fairview Road and 578 Dorseyville Road
• Approval of Officer Adam Painter's resignation and the hiring process for a new patrol officer

Council authorized the hiring process for a new patrol officer following a resignation and approved grant applications for a community connector and fire station improvements. The board also granted meadow waivers for two residential properties and ratified September payments.

• Accepted resignation of Officer Adam Painter (unanimous)
• Approved Civil Service Commission to hire new patrol officer (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement and administrator for patrol officer exam (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 702 recognizing Andrew C. Bennett's 25 years of service (unanimous)
• Ratified September 2024 General Fund payments of $1,135,759.27 (unanimous)
• Approved meadow waivers for 578 Dorseyville Road and 730 Fairview Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 703 for $30,000 ACED grant and $29,945 matching funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 704 to request $650,000 state grant for Dorseyville Fire Station (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 'Plan for Our Future' comprehensive plan. The meeting includes decisions on sewer maintenance contracts, environmental disturbance applications, and police pension contributions.

• Resolution No. 699: Adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan for Fox Chapel Borough and O'Hara Township
• Sewer contracts: Lining to Insight Pipe Contracting; CCTV, Cleaning, and Pipe Bursting to State Pipe Services, Inc.
• Environmental Disturbance Applications for 201 Raynor Lane and 350 Raynor Lane
• Resolution No. 700: Setting Police Pension Plan participant contributions at 2.5% of compensation
• Waiver request for 809 Fairview Road to transform lawn areas into a meadow

Council adopted the 'Plan for Our Future' as the Borough's Comprehensive Plan, contingent on revisions by O'Hara Township. The board also approved several sewer maintenance contracts and two environmental disturbance applications.

• Adopted Resolution No. 699 (Joint Comprehensive Plan) (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 Sewer Lining Contract to Insight Pipe Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 CCTV & Cleaning and Pipe Bursting Contracts to State Pipe Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Applications 24-19 and 24-20 (unanimous)
• Approved retention of Officer Zachary Luffy (unanimous)
• Approved $46,347 Minimum Municipal Obligation for Defined Contribution Plan (unanimous)
• Ratified August 2024 General Fund payments of $466,537.23 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kabeer Chopra to Junior Council Person Program (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The council will consider recommendations for two environmental disturbance applications. The body will also discuss the Borough Tree Canopy.

• Environmental Disturbance Application 24-19: Proposed addition and pool area at 201 Raynor Lane
• Environmental Disturbance Application 24-20: Proposed single-family dwelling at 350 Raynor Lane
• Discussion of Borough Tree Canopy

The Environmental Advisory Council recommended two environmental disturbance applications for Borough Council approval. Both projects involve residential construction and site improvements on Raynor Lane.

• Recommended approval of Application 24-19 for 201 Raynor Lane (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for 32.09% disturbance on very steep slopes for 201 Raynor Lane
• Approved waiver for geotechnical report requirement for 201 Raynor Lane
• Recommended conditional approval of Application 24-20 for 350 Raynor Lane (unanimous)
• Required amended geotechnical report for 350 Raynor Lane
• Required reevaluation of tree no. 5041 removal for 350 Raynor Lane
• Required emergency spillway elevation increase for 350 Raynor Lane
• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review updates on park safety, public works construction, and environmental programs. The meeting includes a presentation on an Eagle Scout project at Trillium Trail Park and a discussion on updating the 2006 Park Plan.

• Eagle Scout project presentation regarding Hemlock Woolly Adelgid at Trillium Trail Park
• Construction schedule update for McCahill Park
• Discussion on 10,000 trees from Allegheny County for the 10 Million Trees Project
• Proposal to update the 2006 Park Plan
• Review of background check and abuse clearance policies for employees and volunteers

The Park Commission unanimously approved an Eagle Scout project to survey and treat hemlock trees against the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid pest. The commission also reviewed progress on the McCahill Park improvements and the Sanitary Sewer Relocation Phase 2. No new ordinances were passed, though a resident inquiry regarding a vernal pool registration was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Eagle Scout project targeting Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion on Salamander Park vernal pool registration
• Recommended park closures 7 a.m.–3 p.m. during sewer work (pending)
• Confirmed receipt of 1,000 trees for 10 Million Tree Project
• Scheduled Delafield Connector Trail walk-through for Nov 11, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation from Pashek +MTR regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The body will review public and agency comments on the draft plan for Fox Chapel Borough and O’Hara Township to consider recommendations for Borough Council.

• Pashek +MTR presentation of the Comprehensive Plan
• Review of public and agency comments on the draft Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that Borough Council approve the 'Plan for Our Future,' a Joint Comprehensive Plan for Fox Chapel Borough and O’Hara Township. The recommendation includes changes identified in a memo dated August 14, 2024.

• Recommended approval of the Plan for Our Future Joint Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will meet to consider two new variance requests. The board will hear cases regarding properties on Woodland Farms Road and Old Indian Trail.

• Variance Request Case No. 24-03: 102 Woodland Farms Road
• Variance Request Case No. 24-04: Old Indian Trail Parcel 621-P-11

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on several high-value contracts for park improvements, fire station renovations, and traffic signals. The body will also review an environmental disturbance application and two zoning variance requests.

• McCahill Park Improvements contract to Dun Rite Construction for $819,622.40
• Fox Chapel VFD Station 1 Renovations contract to FMS Construction Company for $567,900
• 2024 Traffic Signal Improvements contract to Traffic Control & Engineering Co., Inc. for $489,188.50
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-17 for a home at 140 Willow Farms Court
• Resolution No. 696 to revise the Borough's Fee Schedule

Borough Council approved several infrastructure and facility contracts, including park upgrades and fire station renovations. The council also adopted resolutions to update the fee schedule and apply for state grants.

• Approved $819,622.40 McCahill Park Improvements contract to Dun Rite Construction
• Approved $567,900 Fox Chapel VFD Station 1 Renovations contract to FMS Construction Company
• Approved $489,188.50 Traffic Signal Improvements contract to Traffic Control & Engineering Co., Inc.
• Approved $28,080 manhole lining contract to Advanced Rehabilitation Technology
• Approved $18,065.76 Royston Road paving addition to Youngblood Paving Inc.
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-17 for 140 Willow Farms Court
• Adopted Resolution No. 696 revising the Borough’s Fee Schedule
• Adopted Resolution No. 697 and 698 to authorize grant applications for the library and fire station

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to recommend whether the Borough Council should approve an environmental disturbance application for a new single-family home. The body will also discuss the Borough Tree Canopy.

• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-17 for a single-family dwelling at 140 Willow Farms Court
• Discussion of Borough Tree Canopy

The Environmental Advisory Council recommended that Borough Council approve an application for a new residence and stormwater facilities. The recommendation includes a waiver for steep slope disturbance and a specific tree replanting plan.

• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-17 for 140 Willow Farms Court (unanimous)
• Recommended granting waiver for steep slope disturbance from 15% to 21.1% (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will meet to consider two cases. The agenda includes an appeal of an enforcement notice of violation and a variance request.

• Case No. 24-02: Appeal of an Enforcement Notice of Violation for 730 Fairview Road
• Case No. 24-01: Variance Request for 235 Foxhurst Drive

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on three environmental disturbance applications and a contract for a new fire alarm system. The meeting includes a proposal to add stop signs at specific intersections on Fairview Road and Fairview Manor.

• Contract award to Everon for fire alarm system installation in municipal, police, and fire spaces for $20,633.39
• Ordinance 731 to add stop signs on Fairview Road at Fairview Manor and Whispering Pines, and on Fairview Manor at Fairview Road
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-14 for a proposed addition at 121 1/2 Springhouse Lane
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-15 for a single-family dwelling at 12 James Ross Place
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-16 for a garage and pool at 500 Fairview Road

Borough Council awarded a contract for a new fire alarm system and enacted an ordinance to add stop signs at three locations on Fairview Road and Fairview Manor. Council also approved three environmental disturbance applications and accepted a police sergeant's resignation.

• Approved $20,633.39 fire alarm system contract with Everon (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 731 adding stop signs at Fairview Road/Fairview Manor and Fairview Road/Whispering Pines (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-14 for 121 ½ Springhouse Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-15 for 12 James Ross Place (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-16 for 500 Fairview Road (unanimous)
• Accepted Sergeant Craig Sorg's resignation effective August 7, 2024 (unanimous)
• Ratified June 2024 General Fund payments totaling $670,062.55 (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Fox Environmental Advisory Council will review four environmental disturbance applications for proposed residential additions and new constructions. The council will vote to recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval to the Borough Council for each application. The meeting also includes a review of guidelines for resident comments and a tree removal application.

• Application 24-14: Proposed addition at 121 1/2 Springhouse Lane
• Application 24-15: Proposed single-family dwelling at 12 James Ross Place
• Application 24-16: Proposed garage and pool at 500 Fairview Road
• Application 24-17: Proposed single-family dwelling at 140 Willow Farms Court
• Discussion of guidelines for resident comments and a tree removal application

The Environmental Advisory Council recommended three residential construction and addition projects for Borough Council approval. One application was tabled pending revised plans, and the council adopted a new public speaking policy.

• Recommended approval of Application 24-14 (121 ½ Springhouse Lane) with conditions (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Application 24-15 (12 James Ross Place) with conditions and slope waivers (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Application 24-16 (500 Fairview Road) with conditions and slope waiver (Unanimous)
• Tabled Application 24-17 (140 Willow Farms Court) until next month
• Adopted Borough Council public speaking policy (Unanimous)
• Approved wording change for replanting questions on the online application

Borough Council

Fox Chapel Borough Council will vote on two resolutions seeking ALCOSAN grants for sanitary sewer repairs, totaling over $523,000 in municipal commitments. The agenda also includes approving a new rock salt contract, replacing police cameras, and advertising an ordinance for new stop signs on Fairview Road.

• Resolution No. 694: Seek ALCOSAN grant for Hemlock Hollow Sewer Lining Repair ($220,354.70 municipal commitment)
• Resolution No. 695: Seek ALCOSAN grant for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Repair ($302,929.19 municipal commitment)
• Award 2024-2025 Rock Salt contract to Morton Salt at $84.22 per ton
• Approve Police IP Camera System replacement contract for $15,995.18
• Advertise ordinance for stop signs at Fairview Road/Whispering Pines Drive and Fairview Manor/Fairview Road

The Fox Chapel Borough Council unanimously awarded a rock salt contract to Morton Salt and a camera system contract to David Davis Communications. They also adopted resolutions requesting ALCOSAN grants for two sanitary sewer lining repair projects and approved the retention of two police officers. Additionally, the Council approved an environmental disturbance application with specific conditions and adopted a new purchasing policy.

• Approved 2024-2025 Rock Salt Contract with Morton Salt at $84.22 per ton (unanimous)
• Awarded Police IP Camera System Contract to David Davis Communications Inc. for $15,995.18 (unanimous)
• Approved retention of Officers Amanda Fedunok and Michael Catanzaro (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 694 requesting ALCOSAN grant for Hemlock Hollow Sewer Lining Repair (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 695 requesting ALCOSAN grant for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Repair (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-13 with waivers and conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved renaming portion of Woodland Farms Road to Woodland Farms Court (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Fox Environmental Advisory Council meets to review an application for a single-family dwelling on Old Indian Trail Court. The council will vote on whether to recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval to the Borough Council. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like approving previous minutes and resident comments.

• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-13 for a single-family dwelling on Old Indian Trail Court (Parcel No. 621-P-12)
• Application submitted by Troy and Jennine Beaver via Fahringer, McCarty, Grey, Inc.
• Vote to recommend action to Borough Council on the dwelling permit

The Environmental Advisory Council recommended that Borough Council approve a residential construction application contingent upon specific drainage and replanting requirements. The council also granted two waivers regarding the disturbance of very steep slopes.

• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Application No. 24-13 for Old Indian Trail Court (unanimous)
• Granted waiver for 52.2% disturbance of very steep slopes with moderate risk
• Granted waiver for 50.0% disturbance of very steep slopes with low risk

Park Commission

The Fox Chapel Park Commission is meeting to review new background check and waiver policies for volunteers and employees. They will also discuss the status of bid work for the McCahill Park plan update and hear updates on park safety enforcement and public works projects.

• New background check and abuse clearance requirements for employees and extended volunteers
• New waiver form for daily, one-off volunteers at events
• Old Mill RD/Hardie Valley Park Lot closed June 10-14
• McCahill Park Plan Update and bid work status review
• Allegheny County picking up 10,000 trees in Fall for the 10 Million Trees Project

The Commission voted to recommend that the Borough join the Bird Town Pennsylvania Program and host a 1-mile/5K trail run on September 8, 2024. Members also decided to participate in the 10 Million Tree Project this fall and in fall 2025.

• Recommended participation in Bird Town Pennsylvania Program (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 1-mile/5K Trail Run for Sept. 8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Decided to proceed with 10 Million Tree Project in fall 2024 and fall 2025
• Approved April 22, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council

Fox Chapel Borough Council is reviewing several financial and public safety items, including a request for supplemental funding for Foxwall EMS and a share of the cost for a new ambulance. The council will also vote on awarding a solar panel contract, establishing new sewer rates, and approving guidelines for emergency response addresses.

• Foxwall EMS requests $60,000 in supplemental funding for salaries and $193,200 for a new ambulance share
• Award of Contract No. 24-PW1 for Public Works Operations Building Solar Panels to Energy Independent Solutions, LLC for $70,700
• Ordinance 730 establishes new sewer rates at $12.20 per 1000 gallons for Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority
• Ordinance 729 adds a stop sign on Fox Chapel Road at Powers Run Road
• Sale of 2012 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab to Jason McMaster for $18,000

The Borough Council unanimously adopted guidelines to standardize residential addresses for better emergency response. They approved supplemental funding for Foxwall EMS and a new ambulance, contingent on neighboring Aspinwall Borough contributing its share. The Council also awarded a solar panel contract, enacted ordinances for a new stop sign and sewer rates, and ratified April payments.

• Approved Facilitating Emergency Response to Residences Guidelines (unanimous)
• Awarded solar panel contract to Energy Independent Solutions for $70,700 (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 supplemental funding for Foxwall EMS salaries (Harrison abstained)
• Approved $193,200 contribution for new Foxwall EMS ambulance (Harrison abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 692 for Intergovernmental Agreement with Aspinwall (Harrison abstained)
• Enacted Ordinance 729 adding stop sign at Fox Chapel Road and Powers Run Road (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 730 establishing Allegheny Valley Joint Sewer Authority rates (Harrison voted Nay)
• Ratified April 2024 General Fund payments totaling $1,008,941.43 (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Fox Chapel Park Commission is meeting to review updates on several parks, including McCahill Park's bid work and Hardie Valley Park's construction. The agenda includes a discussion on refreshing dog rules and ordinances, as well as a report on a Governor's Award for Salamander Park. Commissioners will also hear from Public Works and discuss volunteer events like the Garlic Pull.

• McCahill Park: Bid work status update and musical additions to Annie’s Field of Dreams
• Hardie Valley Park: Update on Bypass Trail, construction, and sewer work
• Dog Rules/Ordinances Ad Hoc Committee: Need to refresh rules
• Salamander Park: Governor’s Award for Multi-Sector Collaboration
• Hill-n-Dale Property: Discussion on Formal Park vs. Attended Parkland status

The Commission approved the December 2023 meeting minutes and appointed new Park Stewards for Hill n Dale, Trillium, and Hidden Falls parks. Public Works will install boot brush stations at trailheads to prevent the spread of invasive species. The Commission also confirmed Fox Chapel Day 2024 will be held at McCahill Park on June 15.

• Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Melinda Guinn as Park Steward for Hill n Dale and The Trillium parks
• Appointed Jeffrey Beyer as Park Steward for Hidden Falls Park
• Approved purchase and installation of boot brush stations at park trailhead entrances
• Confirmed Fox Chapel Day 2024 for June 15 at McCahill Park

Borough Council

The Fox Chapel Borough Council will vote on Ordinance No. 728 to install stop signs at Guyasuta Road and Fieldvue Lane to improve sight distance. The council will also decide on an environmental disturbance application for a pool addition at 112 Haverford Road and award contracts for roadway aggregates and spring commodities.

• Ordinance No. 728: Add stop signs on Guyasuta Road at Fieldvue Lane
• Environmental Disturbance Application 24-05: Pool addition at 112 Haverford Road
• Roadway Aggregates Contract 24-RA1: Award to Allegheny Mineral Corp. and Vigliotti Landscaping
• SHACOG Purchasing Alliance: Spring and summer commodity contracts
• Fire Report: 32 calls in March 2024 across Fox Chapel and neighboring boroughs

Borough Council enacted an ordinance to install stop signs at the intersection of Guyasuta Road and Fieldvue Lane. The council also approved an environmental disturbance application for a residential addition and pool, and awarded several commodity and roadway aggregate contracts.

• Enacted Ordinance No. 728 adding stop signs on Guyasuta Road at Fieldvue Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-05 for 112 Haverford Road (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to enter contractual agreements for SHACOG spring commodities (unanimous)
• Awarded Roadway Aggregates contract 24-RA1 to Allegheny Mineral Corp. and Vigliotti Landscaping (unanimous)
• Ratified March 2024 General Fund payments totaling $348,435.95 (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Fox Environmental Advisory Council meets to review an application for an addition and pool area at 112 Haverford Road. The council will vote on whether to recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval to the Borough Council. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like approving previous minutes and resident comments.

• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-05 for 112 Haverford Road
• Proposed construction of an addition and pool area
• Applicants: Karl A. Calandra and Stephanie Rizzo
• Submitted by Christopher Schmidt, PE - Hampton Technical Associates Inc.

The Environmental Advisory Council unanimously recommended approval of Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-05 for 112 Haverford Road, subject to specific engineering and replanting conditions. The application covers a garage, pool, and stormwater facilities. The council also approved the previous meeting's minutes and noted new guidelines for resident comments.

• Recommended approval of Application 24-05 at 112 Haverford Road (unanimous)
• Approval contingent on repositioning stormwater spreader away from property line
• Approval contingent on confirming 5-barrel infiltration tank design and flow calculations
• Approval contingent on swapping 8-10 small trees for native hardwoods in replanting plan
• Approved March 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council

Fox Chapel Borough Council will vote on the low bidder for the 2024 Roadway Improvement Program, which has a $1.6 million budget. The council will also award contracts for sanitary sewer rehabilitation on Old Mill Road and the purchase of leaf boxes. Additionally, the Environmental Advisory Council recommends approving two residential construction applications with specific conditions regarding tree replanting and engineering approvals.

• Award Contract No. 24-R01 for 2024 Roadway Improvement Program (budget $1.6 million)
• Award $91,091.10 contract to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for Old Mill Road sewer rehabilitation
• Award $29,577 contract to Golden Equipment Co., Inc. for three Titan Leaf Boxes
• Approve Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-06 for pool/sports court at 203 Fairview Road
• Authorize advertisement of ordinance for stop signs on Guyasuta Road at Fieldvue Lane

Council approved a major road paving contract and two environmental disturbance applications. The board also authorized new stop signs on Guyasuta Road and awarded contracts for sewer rehabilitation and equipment.

• Awarded 2024 Roadway Improvement Program to Youngblood Paving Inc. for $1,675,133.03 (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-06 for 203 Fairview Road (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-07 for 113 Tree Farm Road (unanimous)
• Awarded Old Mill Road sanitary sewer rehabilitation to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for $91,091.10 (unanimous)
• Awarded purchase of three Titan Leaf Boxes to Golden Equipment Co. Inc. for $29,577 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for an ordinance to place stop signs on Guyasuta Road at Fieldvue Lane (unanimous)
• Approved updated Guidelines for Resident Comments (unanimous)
• Ratified February 2024 General Fund payments of $341,606.55 (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Fox Environmental Advisory Council meets to review three environmental disturbance applications for residential properties. The council will vote to recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval to the Borough Council for each application. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like approving previous minutes and resident comments.

• Application 24-05: Addition and pool at 112 Haverford Road
• Application 24-06: Pool and sports court at 203 Fairview Road
• Application 24-07: Additions at 113 Tree Farm Road
• Approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The Environmental Advisory Council unanimously recommended approval of two applications for residential construction and stormwater management. One application for a pool and sports court at 203 Fairview Road was approved with specific contingencies regarding downstream permissions and tree replanting. A second application for additions at 113 Tree Farm Road was also recommended for approval, contingent on county approval and sump resizing.

• Approved February 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Application 24-05 (112 Haverford Road) to April meeting
• Recommended approval of Application 24-06 (203 Fairview Road) with contingencies (unanimous)
• Granted waiver for level spreader in Application 24-06
• Granted waiver for 41% steep slope disturbance in Application 24-06
• Recommended approval of Application 24-07 (113 Tree Farm Road) with contingencies (unanimous)
• Granted waiver for geotechnical report in Application 24-07

Zoning Hearing Board

The Fox Chapel Zoning Hearing Board is scheduled to meet on February 21, 2024, to review a single new business item. The board will consider Case No. 24-01, which is a variance request for the property located at 235 Foxhurst Drive. The agenda lists only this specific case and standard procedural steps.

• Case No. 24-01: Variance request for 235 Foxhurst Drive

Borough Council

The Fox Chapel Borough Council will vote on a $311,940 contract for sanitary sewer rehabilitation on four roads and an option year for the borough's fuel supply. The agenda also includes votes on several environmental disturbance applications for new pickleball courts and tree removals, as well as ratification of recent payments totaling over $1.9 million.

• Sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract for The Oaks, Buckingham, Hemlock Hollow, and Old Mill roads awarded to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for $311,940.60
• Fuel contract option year (March 2024 - April 2025) for 87 Octane and B2 Diesel awarded to Reed Oil
• Purchase of a Landmaster Electric UTV for Public Works awarded to Somerset Outdoor Equipment, LLC for $21,368.69
• Environmental Disturbance Application 24-01 for Pickleball Courts at Fox Chapel Racquet Club (355 Hunt Road)
• Zoning Hearing Board variance request for a front-yard deck at 235 Foxhurst Drive

Borough Council awarded a $311,940.60 contract for sanitary sewer rehabilitation and approved several environmental disturbance applications for pickleball courts and a new school building. The Council also ratified audit contracts and approved an amended Code of Conduct and Ethics document.

• Approved $311,940.60 sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-01 for Fox Chapel Racquet Club pickleball courts (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-02 for 724 Fairview Road pickleball court (unanimous)
• Approved Tree Removal Application TR 24-06 for Fox Chapel Golf Club (passed with one nay vote)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 24-03 for Shady Side Academy middle school building (unanimous)
• Approved amendment for Environmental Disturbance Application 23-17 at 21 Fairview Manor (unanimous)
• Awarded $21,368.69 contract for Landmaster Electric UTV to Somerset Outdoor Equipment, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved amended Borough of Fox Chapel Code of Conduct and Ethics Document (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Fox Environmental Advisory Council is reviewing applications for tree removal at Fox Chapel Golf Club and the construction of a new Middle School building at Shady Side Academy. The council also considers site plan amendments for a residential property at 21 Fairview Manor.

• Tree Removal Application TR-24-6: Removal of 4 trees at Fox Chapel Golf Club, 426 Fox Chapel Road
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-03: Proposed construction of new Middle School Building at Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 23-17: Request for Site Plan Amendments at 21 Fairview Manor

The Environmental Advisory Council recommended three applications for Borough Council approval, including a new school building and tree removals. The council also approved a request to reduce the building footprint for a residential project. No action was taken regarding the definition of impervious surfaces.

• Recommended approval of Tree Removal Application TR-24-6 for Fox Chapel Golf Club (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-03 for Shady Side Academy middle school, subject to engineering requirements and a 1:1 hardwood replanting plan (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of site plan amendments for Application No. 23-17 (Robert and Christy Hofmann) to reduce impervious surface, subject to stormwater facility updates and engineer approval (Unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Fox Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to review two new land-use applications for properties on Hunt Road and Fairview Road. The council will also hear a presentation from Duquesne Light Company regarding their plans for managing vegetation along roads and utility rights-of-way within the borough.

• Duquesne Light Company presentation on vegetation management along roads and rights-of-way
• EAC Application 24-01: 355 Hunt Road, Fox Chapel Racquet Club
• EAC Application 24-02: 724 Fairview Road, Ron & Emily Bianchini

The Environmental Advisory Council recommended two environmental disturbance applications for pickleball courts to Borough Council. One application was recommended for approval with a geotechnical report waiver, while the other was recommended for approval but denied a geotechnical report waiver.

• Approved September 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of Application 24-01 (Fox Chapel Racquet Club) subject to engineering requirements and a safety plan
• Approved geotechnical report waiver for Application 24-01
• Recommended approval of Application 24-02 (724 Fairview Road) subject to retaining wall design and stability analysis
• Denied geotechnical report waiver for Application 24-02

Borough Council

The Borough Council held its annual organization meeting to elect officers, administer oaths, and appoint members to various boards and committees. The council also moved to approve a three-year audit contract with MaherDuessel and appoint members to the Zoning Hearing Board.

• Award of three-year audit contract with MaherDuessel for years ending Dec 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025
• Appointment of Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the Allegheny North Tax Collection Committee (ANTCC)
• Appointment of Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the North Hills Council of Governments for 2024
• Appointment of members to the Fox Chapel Sanitary Authority with terms expiring in 2026 and 2028
• Appointment of new member and alternate to the Zoning Hearing Board with term expiring Dec 31, 2026

The Fox Chapel Borough Council held its organization and regular meeting on January 2, 2024. Council members unanimously approved appointments for key leadership roles, including Andrew C. Bennett as President and Harrison S. Lauer as Vice-President. The council also approved a one-year audit contract with MaherDuessel for $22,000 and appointed new members to the Zoning Hearing Board.

• Appointed Andrew C. Bennett as President and Harrison S. Lauer as Vice-President (unanimous)
• Approved one-year audit contract with MaherDuessel for $22,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kento Ohmori to Zoning Hearing Board with term expiring Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed James Killeen as Zoning Hearing Board Alternate with term expiring Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Set regular meeting date to third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Dollar Bank as depository for all Borough funds (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor, Treasurer, and all Council members for check signing authority (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 691 appointing alternate members to Zoning Hearing Board (unanimous)