Sewickley public meetings in 2022

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is meeting to approve several resolutions, including setting the 2023 real estate tax millage at 6.25 mills, adopting the 2023 municipal budget, and authorizing grant applications for water and sewer projects. They will also consider ordinances, contracts, appointments, and other routine business.

• Resolution 2022-017: set 2023 real estate tax millage at 6.25 mills
• Resolution 2022-021: request $2,574,582.10 H2O PA grant for STP Headworks Repairs and Plant Upgrades
• Ordinance 1381: allow short-term rentals in general commercial and village overlay districts
• Award $82,800.00 to Meadville Land Service for War Memorial Park Stream Restoration
• Approve $88.96/ton rock salt contract with Cargill Inc.

Council adopted the 2023 municipal budget and set the real estate tax millage rate at 6.25 mills. An ordinance was passed allowing short-term residential rentals in specific commercial and village overlay zoning districts. The council also approved several grant requests for sewer and water infrastructure.

• Set 2023 Real Estate Tax Millage Rate to 6.25 mills
• Adopted Ordinance 1381 allowing short-term rentals in general commercial and village overlay districts (8-1)
• Approved 2023 Proposed Municipal Budget
• Approved $82,800 contract to Meadville Land Service inc. for War Memorial Park Stream Restoration
• Approved $84,105.51 payment to N&N Landscaping, LLC for 2022 Sidewalk Restoration Pilot Program
• Requested H20 PA grant of $2,574,582.10 for STP Headworks Repairs and Plant Upgrades
• Requested PA Small Water and Sewer Grants totaling $996,960.32 for sewer projects
• Changed regular public monthly meeting time to 6pm (5-4)

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, old business items like the tree activity sheet and arborist report, and new business including a tree removal application for 335 Henry Avenue. They will also review a memo from the borough manager regarding replacement of tree #1451 at 603 Nevin Avenue, removal of an additional pin oak on Ohio River Blvd, and the 2023 arborist. The meeting is largely procedural with some specific tree-related decisions.

• Tree removal application for 335 Henry Avenue
• Replacement for tree #1451 at 603 Nevin Avenue
• Removal of additional pin oak on Ohio River Blvd
• 2023 arborist discussion
• Approval of bills

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council will hold a public hearing to consider amending the zoning ordinance to allow short-term residential rentals as an accessory use in C-1 and Village Overlay districts. The meeting also includes a manager's report on scheduling and project status, and discussion of a T-ball field at War Memorial Park.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment 1381 to permit restricted short-term rentals in C-1 and VO districts
• Discussion of T-ball field at War Memorial Park
• Presentation from Sustainable Sewickley
• Manager's report on December meeting and 2023 meeting time change
• Speaker from Summit Strategies

Council held a public hearing regarding amendments to Zoning Ordinance 1381 to allow restricted short-term residential rentals in specific districts. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded during the workshop session.

• Held public hearing on short-term rental zoning amendments
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is meeting to consider several personnel hires, including a full-time Director of Public Works and a full-time Police Analyst, and to approve payments for a demolition project. The council will also vote on the preliminary adoption of the 2023 proposed budget and its release for public inspection. The agenda includes routine items such as consent agenda approval, minutes, and monthly reports.

• Motion to approve preliminary adoption of 2023 proposed budget and authorize public inspection
• Motion to hire Brian Gebhardt as full-time Director of Public Works at $82,000/year, starting Nov 14, 2022
• Motion to hire a full-time Police Analyst at $45,000/year, starting Dec 1, 2022
• Motion to approve payment no. 1 of $61,275.00 to ORM Contracting Corp. for 929 & 932 Crescent Avenue demolition
• Motion to approve payment no. 2 (final) of $3,225.00 to ORM Contracting Corp. for same project

Borough Council preliminarily adopted the 2023 Proposed Budget for public inspection. The council also approved two new staff hires and two payments for a demolition project on Crescent Avenue.

• Approved Preliminary Adoption of the 2023 Proposed Budget (All in favor)
• Hired Brian Gebhardt as Full Time Director of Public Works at $82,000 yearly salary (All in favor)
• Hired a full time Police Analyst at $45,000 yearly salary (All in favor)
• Approved Payment No. 1 to ORM Contracting Corporation for $61,275.00 for 929 & 932 Crescent Avenue demolition (All in favor)
• Approved Payment No. 2 and Final payment to ORM Contracting Corporation for $3,225.00 for 929 & 932 Crescent Avenue demolition (All in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda (All in favor)
• Approved Monthly Reports (All in favor)

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving October minutes, reviewing the arborist report and tree activity, and discussing a draft tree work permit application. They will also consider a memo from the borough manager, clarify memorial tree/plaque policies, and approve bills. No new tree notes from the borough arborist are reported for this month.

• Approval of October 3, 2022 minutes
• Review of tree work permit application draft
• Update on work process with borough
• Memorial tree/plaque updates and clarification
• Approval of bills

The Commission awarded a contract to Adler for the removal of high-risk trees on Ohio River Blvd. Members also approved an arborist invoice for October work and discussed several potential modifications to the STC ordinance.

• Awarded contract to Adler for high-risk tree removals on Ohio River Blvd
• Approved Arborist Invoice #336 for October work
• Approved October 2022 minutes
• Consensus reached that Borough should write letters and arborist should inspect three trees on Frederick, Peebles, and Nevin Ave before removal

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission will review a proposed 6-foot wood fence at 529 Pine Rd., discuss updates on porch materials and garage re-siding at 225 Frederick, and review revised back patio/fireplace plans for 963 Beaver St. The meeting includes approval of the October 3, 2022 minutes. No correspondence is listed.

• Application review for a 6' wood fence addition at 529 Pine Rd. by owner Andrea Shaner
• Update on alternative porch floor materials, white lattice, and garage re-siding at 225 Frederick
• Review of updated back patio/fireplace plans for 963 Beaver St.

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss new business, including a property at 426 Beaver St and a proposal to move prep meetings. Old business includes a short-term rental ordinance and 519 Locust Place.

• 426 Beaver St
• Short-term rental new ordinance
• 519 Locust Place
• Move prep meeting to 2 weeks prior to monthly meeting

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Council will discuss the 2023 budget draft, a proposed deer culling program, and consider awarding a tree removal contract. They will also receive updates on Act 537 and the War Memorial Park ballfield, and hold an executive session on police personnel.

• Motion to award Adler Tree Service $88,500 for the 2022 Tree Removal Project
• Discussion of 2023 Budget Draft
• Deer Culling proposal
• Updates on Act 537 and War Memorial Park Ballfield
• Executive session on Police Personnel

Council awarded the 2022 Tree Removal Project to Adler Tree Service. Members also discussed the 2023 Budget Draft, Act 537, War Memorial Park Ballfield, engineer updates, and deer culling.

• Awarded 2022 Tree Removal Project to Adler Tree Service for $88,500.00 (Passed; Todd Renner abstained)

Borough Council

Council approved a resolution to seek a $500,000 grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County for new light posts, and approved a change of use application for 418 Beaver Street. Other actions included approving a police mutual aid agreement, a block party street closure, and two certificates of appropriateness.

• Approved change of use application for 418 Beaver Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-015 for police mutual aid agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-016 for $500,000 grant request for light posts (unanimous)
• Approved Civil Service Commission to develop new police list (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for block party on Peebles Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 755 Fleming Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 204 Frederick Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 25 luminary kits for $350 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, starting with approval of the September minutes. New business includes introducing the new zoning and building code officer. Old business covers an update on the short-term rental zoning ordinance and a discussion of 517-519 Locust.

• Introduction of Joe Motznik as Zoning & Building Code Officer
• Update on short-term rental zoning ordinance
• Discussion of 517-519 Locust

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Borough Zoning Hearing Board will meet to consider one variance request for a property at 243 Emery Street, owned by Kaibao Chen and Haiyan Moreland, with Michael Benedict as applicant. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No other cases are scheduled.

• Variance request (Case No. 22-03) for 243 Emery Street, Block & Lot 506-D-196, in R-1A zoning district
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission approved the removal of two declining Japanese tree lilacs at 921 Beaver Street, though the removal is considered low priority. The commission also approved payment of the arborist's September invoice. No contract awards were made; the borough rejected previous bids for removals and is seeking new bids with sidewalk repair separated from the scope of work.

• Approved removal of two declining trees at 921 Beaver Street (low priority removal).
• Approved Arborist Invoice #327 for September work for payment.
• Borough rejected previous bids for tree removals and is seeking new bids with sidewalk repair separated from the scope of work.
• Approved September 2022 meeting minutes with minor edits (Kathy Brandt abstained as she was not present at that meeting).

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission is meeting to review two property applications: a 4-foot wood fence addition at 204 Frederick Ave. and a driveway replacement at 755 Fleming Lane. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting. No correspondence is listed.

• Application review: 4' wood fence addition at 204 Frederick Ave. by Emily and Robert Irvin
• Application review: driveway replacement at 755 Fleming Lane by Patricia Staley and Kenneth Donovan
• Motion to approve meeting minutes for September 6, 2022

The Historic Review Commission approved two applications: a 4-foot fence at 204 Frederick Ave. and repaving a driveway at 755 Fleming Lane. Both were approved unanimously. The commission also discussed updates on a CLG grant, Herbst House, and revised application procedures.

• Approved 4' fence at 204 Frederick Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved driveway repaving at 755 Fleming Lane (unanimous)

Borough Workshop

The Borough Council will review the first draft of the 2023 Sewer and Liquid Fuels budgets. Discussion items include electric charge stations, a police mutual aid agreement, and T-ball field placement at War Memorial Park.

• 2023 Budget — Draft 1 (Sewer & Liquid Fuels)
• Rebid of Inlets and Trees
• WWTP Study
• Updated Police Mutual Aid Agreement
• War Memorial Park — T-ball Field Placement

The council held a workshop meeting to discuss the first draft of the 2023 budget (sewer and liquid fuels), grant updates, electric vehicle charging stations, a rebid for inlets and trees, a wastewater treatment plant study, and an updated police mutual aid agreement. No votes or formal decisions were taken; all items were discussed only.

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use application for 517-519 Locust, consider enacting Ordinance 1380 to regulate short-term rentals, and vote on several motions including hiring a full-time zoning officer, awarding contracts for road and sidewalk repairs, and certifying a demolition denial. The agenda also includes routine approvals, monthly reports, and public comment.

• Public hearing on conditional use application for 517-519 Locust
• Ordinance 1380: regulations and permitting of short-term rental properties
• Motion to hire Joseph Motznik as full-time Zoning & Building Code Officer at $74,000/year
• Award $350,000 contract to Allison Park Contractors for Crescent Avenue slide repair Phase 1
• Award $141,625.56 contract to N&N Landscaping, LLC for 2022 sidewalk restoration pilot program

Council enacted Ordinance 1380 to regulate and permit short-term rental properties. They also hired Joseph Motznik as full-time Zoning & Building Code Officer at a $74,000 annual salary, effective September 13, 2022. Additionally, they certified the Historic Review Commission's denial of a demolition application for 200 Walnut Street (Herbst House), awarded Allison Park Contractors $350,000 for Crescent Avenue slide repair Phase 1, and awarded N&N Landscaping $141,625.56 for the 2022 Sidewalk Restoration Pilot Program.

• Approved Ordinance 1380 regulating and permitting short-term rental properties.
• Hired Joseph Motznik as full-time Zoning & Building Code Officer at $74,000/year starting September 13, 2022.
• Certified Historic Review Commission's denial of demolition application for 200 Walnut Street (Herbst House).
• Awarded Allison Park Contractors $350,000 for Crescent Avenue slide repair Phase 1.
• Awarded N&N Landscaping $141,625.56 for 2022 Sidewalk Restoration Pilot Program.
• Approved blocking Nevin Avenue from Nevin & Hill to Centennial & Hill for a block party on September 17, 2022, 4:30-8:00 PM.

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is meeting to review a conditional use application for a mixed-use property at 418 Beaver Street and to discuss a potential zoning change for short-term rentals. The agenda also includes approval of the August 3, 2022 meeting minutes and routine correspondence.

• Review of conditional use for mixed use at 418 Beaver Street
• Discussion of short-term rental zoning change
• Approval of August 3, 2022 meeting minutes

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission will meet to approve the August 1, 2022 minutes and review an application for exterior work at 963 Beaver Street. The application, submitted by property owners Dave and Elizabeth Hammel, covers a patio and outdoor fireplace. No old business or correspondence is listed.

• Review of application for patio and outdoor fireplace at 963 Beaver Street by Dave and Elizabeth Hammel
• Motion to approve meeting minutes from August 1, 2022

The Historic Review Commission approved a plan for an exterior patio and fireplace at 963 Beaver Street, subject to conditions including relocating the fireplace to the northeast facade and using smooth limestone veneer. The commission also discussed follow-up on alternative flooring for 225 Frederick and a planned council vote on demolition refusal for The Herbst House.

• Approved exterior patio and fireplace at 963 Beaver Street with conditions: fireplace moved to NE facade, patio may extend up to 25 feet, stacked granite with small mortar joints, and revised chimney elevation drawings (all in favor)
• Discussed follow-up on alternative porch flooring materials for 225 Frederick (no vote)
• Discussed upcoming Borough Council vote on demolition refusal for The Herbst House/Divine Redeemer (no vote)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Borough Zoning Hearing Board is meeting to consider two new variance requests. No decisions or continuations are on the agenda. The board will also handle routine items like approving minutes and confirming proper notice.

• Case 22-02: Variance request by Gary and Eleana Baranowski-Bastian for property at 701 Hill Street (Block 421-B-307, R-1A district)
• Case 22-03: Variance request by Kaibao Chen and Haiyan Moreland (applicant Michael Benedict) for property at 243 Emery Street (Block 506-D-196, R-1A district)

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board voted unanimously to grant a variance for a 76.8-square-foot addition at 701 Hill Street, allowing a reduced setback from Straight Street. The board heard a second variance request for an additional accessory dwelling unit at 245 Frederick Avenue but delayed its decision until the October 4 meeting after neighbors testified in opposition.

• Granted variance for 701 Hill Street addition with 8.5-foot setback (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on 245 Frederick Avenue accessory dwelling variance until October 4

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing the arborist report, and discussing a draft tree work permit application. The main new business is reviewing tree removal applications for seven specific properties and a request for quotes for removals. The commission will also approve bills and review budget status.

• Tree removal applications for 604 Pine Road, 310 Bank Street, 202 Beaver Street/414 Grant Street, 320 Thorn Street, 619 Nevin Avenue, 402 Peebles Street, and 222 Centennial Avenue
• RFQ for tree removals
• Draft tree work permit application
• Updated list of licensed tree experts
• Approval of bills

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission approved several tree removal and maintenance applications, including removal of ten private trees at 604 Pine Road and seven dead private trees at the Presbyterian Church. The commission also approved removal of a declining borough tree at 310 Bank Street and maintenance pruning at 215 Chestnut Street. Several other requests were denied or tabled, including removal of a London Plane tree at 619 Nevin Avenue and a leaning pear tree at 222 Centennial Avenue. The commission also discussed updates to the tree ordinance and approved an arborist invoice for $975.

• Approved removal of ten private trees at 604 Pine Road
• Approved removal of seven dead private trees at 202 Beaver/414 Grant Street (Presbyterian Church)
• Approved removal of declining borough tree #872 at 310 Bank Street
• Approved maintenance pruning of Red Maple at 215 Chestnut Street
• Denied removal of London Plane Tree #1455 at 619 Nevin Avenue; dead branch removal recommended instead
• Denied removal of leaning pear tree #465 at 222 Centennial Avenue; may be reconsidered with proper application
• Approved arborist invoice #313 for $975 for August work
• Approved addition of London Plane trees #1229, 1230, 1232 on Little Street and dead/dying Ailanthus trees in Riverfront Park to removal list

Borough Workshop

The Sewickley Borough Workshop will consider awarding a demolition contract, promoting two police officers, and discussing various updates including sidewalk, inlet, and tree bid programs. The meeting includes public comments and a manager's report, with old business on the Environmental Advisory Council and the International Property Maintenance Code.

• Motion to award ORM Contracting Corporation $64,500 for demolition of 929 and 932 Crescent Ave
• Motion to promote Officer David M. Yukovac to Sergeant effective August 24, 2022
• Motion to promote Officer William P. Hanlon to Sergeant effective August 24, 2022
• Discussion on Federal Grant Writer
• Updates on Pilot Sidewalk Program, Inlet Program, ORB Tree Bid, and Building Generator

Council awarded ORM Contracting Corporation a $64,500 contract to demolish a building at 929 and 932 Crescent Ave, and promoted Officers David M. Yurkovac and William P. Hanlon to Sergeant, effective August 24, 2022. All votes were unanimous. The council also discussed updates on the Pilot Sidewalk Program, Inlet Program, ORB Tree Bid, a $300,000 PA Keystone Grant for HVAC, and a building generator.

• Awarded ORM Contracting Corporation $64,500 for demolition of 929 and 932 Crescent Ave (unanimous)
• Promoted Officer David M. Yurkovac to Sergeant effective August 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Promoted Officer William P. Hanlon to Sergeant effective August 24, 2022 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is meeting to consider several motions, including introducing an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals, raising the borough manager's salary to $100,000, and approving various event road closures. They will also review routine financial reports and monthly departmental updates.

• Motion to advertise Ordinance 1380 for short-term rental regulations
• Motion to raise borough manager's salary to $100,000 retroactive to August 1, 2022
• Motion to hire Nicholas Schofield as full-time laborer at wastewater plant at $20.87/hour
• Road closures for YMCA Turkey Trot on Nov. 24 and street block party on Hill Street Aug. 21
• Motion to approve live streaming for council voting meetings

Sewickley Borough Council voted to advertise Ordinance 1380 regulating short-term rentals, and raised the Borough Manager's annual salary to $100,000 retroactive to August 1. Council also approved several public works projects, including a sidewalk pilot program, tree removal on Ohio River Boulevard, and curb/inlet work. Other actions included approving a park bench dedication, a subdivision application, event permits, live streaming of meetings, and hiring a new wastewater plant laborer.

• Approved advertising Ordinance 1380 for short-term rental regulations (unanimous)
• Raised Borough Manager salary to $100,000 retroactive to August 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Gateway Engineers to advertise 2022 Sidewalk Pilot Program (Barnes opposed)
• Approved Gateway Engineers to advertise 2022 Tree Removal Project on Ohio River Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Gateway Engineers to advertise 2022 curb and inlet work (unanimous)
• Approved simple subdivision for 503 and 597 Hopkins Street (unanimous)
• Approved live streaming for Council voting meetings (Renner opposed)
• Approved hiring Nicholas Schofield as full-time laborer at $20.87/hour (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission will consider adding a definition for short-term rentals to the zoning code and updating the land use table. They will also review a revised conditional use application for 517 Locust Place and note that a traffic study will begin August 22, 2022.

• Review zoning definition of short-term rental
• Review land use table to insert short-term rental
• Review revised conditional use application for 517 Locust Place
• Traffic study by Mirus Consultants begins August 22, 2022

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission will consider an application by Christopher Pontichello, on behalf of St James Roman Catholic Church, to demolish the St James Parish structure at 200 Walnut Street. If the commission agrees, it will recommend approval of the exterior work to the borough council. The agenda also includes approval of the June 6, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Demolition application for St James Parish structure at 200 Walnut Street
• Motion to recommend approval of exterior work to Sewickley Borough Council
• Approval of June 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Historic Review Commission voted unanimously to deny Divine Redeemer Parish's request to demolish the Herbst House/Convent at 200 Walnut Street, citing the structure's architectural significance and the parish's failure to maintain it. The vote is advisory, with Borough Council set to make the final decision on September 13, 2022. The commission also denied the use of porch flooring material at 225 Frederick Street and discussed enforcement issues at other properties.

• Denied demolition request for Herbst House/Convent (unanimous)
• Denied porch flooring material at 225 Frederick Street (3-1, Wildman recused)
• Added materials review for front porch at 225 Frederick Street to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 6, 2002 (unanimous)

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business related to tree management. They will review a tree removal application for 215 Chestnut Street, consider a request for quotes for removals, and discuss updates on work processes with the borough. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a budget status update.

• Tree removal application for 215 Chestnut Street
• RFQ for tree removals
• Tree work permit application draft
• Updated list of licensed tree experts
• Budget status / STC accounts

The Shade Tree Commission approved the June and July 2022 meeting minutes, with abstentions from members not present at those meetings. The commission discussed the need for an aerial inspection of a tree at 310 Bank, which will be performed by a licensed tree service. A pruning request for 215 Chestnut was deferred pending more information from the arborist and Duquesne Light. The commission also discussed the upcoming bid package for high-risk tree removals, which will be advertised in August, and reviewed proposed ordinance changes.

• Approved June 2022 minutes (members present; Frishkorn and Jablonski abstained)
• Approved July 2022 minutes (Brandt; others abstained)
• Approved arborist invoice
• Deferred pruning request at 215 Chestnut pending arborist inspection and Duquesne Light documentation
• Discussed bid package for high-risk tree removals to be advertised in August
• Discussed ordinance changes, including removing multiple advertisement and council approval requirements for in-budget tree work

Borough Workshop

The Borough Council is meeting for a workshop to review the mid-year budget. The session includes reports on gas tank removal and the transition to QuickBooks. Council will also discuss the 2022 sidewalk project and Airbnb draft notes.

• Mid-Year Budget Review
• 2022 Sidewalk Project
• QuickBooks implementation effective September 1, 2022
• Airbnb Draft Notes
• Removal of Gas Tanks

The Sewickley Borough Council held a workshop meeting on July 26, 2022, with no public comments and no formal votes. Discussions included the removal of gas tanks, QuickBooks implementation effective September 1, 2022, S&P Global Rating, complaint handling, Café Racer, 2022 commission expirations, an Airbnb draft, the Environmental Advisory Council, live streaming details, the 2022 Sidewalk Project, and a mid-year budget review. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded at this workshop meeting
• Discussed removal of gas tanks
• Discussed QuickBooks implementation effective September 1, 2022
• Discussed S&P Global Rating
• Discussed Airbnb draft and notes
• Discussed 2022 Sidewalk Project
• Discussed mid-year budget review
• Held executive session on personnel

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is meeting to consider resolutions authorizing participation in Allegheny County's Vacant Property Recovery Program and applying for a $3,000,000 multimodal transportation grant for the Sewickley Transportation Improvement Project. They will also vote on several motions related to the wastewater treatment plant, the Crescent Wall project, demolition of 932 Crescent Avenue, curb and inlet work, and appointments to the Shade Tree Commission. The agenda includes routine items such as consent agenda approval, monthly reports, and public comment.

• Resolution 2022-013: Authorize participation in Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program
• Resolution 2022-014: Request $3,000,000 multimodal transportation grant for Sewickley Transportation Improvement Project
• Motion to approve Gateway Engineers for financial evaluation of wastewater treatment plant restoration/upgrade
• Motion to authorize public advertising for Crescent Wall project and demolition of 932 Crescent Avenue
• Motion to accept resignation of Katie Kirsch and appoint Mary Jablonski to Shade Tree Commission

Sewickley Borough Council approved resolutions to seek a $3,000,000 Multimodal Transportation grant and to participate in Allegheny County's Vacant Property Recovery Program. They also approved hiring Gateway Engineers for a financial evaluation of the wastewater treatment plant, advertising for the Crescent Wall Project and demolition of 932 Crescent Avenue, and the 2022 curb and inlet projects list. The council accepted a resignation and made an appointment to the Shade Tree Commission.

• Approved Resolution 2022-013 for Vacant Property Recovery Program participation
• Approved Resolution 2022-014 requesting $3,000,000 Multimodal Transportation grant
• Approved Gateway Engineers financial evaluation for wastewater treatment plant (opposed by Renner)
• Authorized advertising for Crescent Wall Project
• Authorized advertising to demolish 932 Crescent Avenue
• Approved 2022 Proposed Projects List for curb and inlet work
• Accepted resignation of Katie Kirsch from Shade Tree Commission
• Appointed Mary Jablonski to Shade Tree Commission

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is meeting to approve the May 4, 2022 minutes and review a conditional use application for 517 Locust Place. The commission is also waiting for a vendor to schedule a parking study. No other new business is listed.

• Review of conditional use application for 517 Locust Place
• Parking study pending vendor scheduling
• Approval of May 4, 2022 meeting minutes

The Sewickley Planning Commission approved a parking study proposal with two modifications and remanded it to Borough Council for final approval. The commission also discussed a proposed development at 513-517 Locust, but took no formal action because the applicant lacked a complete application. A separate proposal to convert the VFW hall site into a parking lot was discussed, with the commission suggesting the applicant contact the Borough Manager about appearing before Council.

• Approved parking study proposal with modifications, remanded to Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2022 meeting with typographical corrections (unanimous)
• No action on 513-517 Locust project due to incomplete application
• Discussed VFW hall parking lot proposal; no formal action

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of June minutes, old business like the arborist report and plaque inventory, and new business such as tree removal applications and storm damage reports. The agenda is largely procedural with specific property addresses listed for review.

• Tree removal applications at 222 Melville Lane, 219 Centennial Avenue, and 601 Blackburn Road
• Storm damage reports at 310 Bank Street, 270 Ohio River Boulevard, and 703 Centennial Avenue
• Approval of minutes from June 6, 2022
• Discussion of 2021-2022 tree plaques and donations
• Budget status and Shade Tree Commission accounts

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission approved the arborist's report and tree removal list, denied a removal application at 219 Centennial Ave, and approved removal at 601 Blackburn with conditions. The commission also tabled June minutes due to lack of quorum and discussed ordinance changes and staffing updates.

• Approved arborist report and updated tree removal list (unanimous)
• Denied tree removal at 219 Centennial Ave
• Approved tree removal at 601 Blackburn with stipulation that a Sewickley licensed tree expert be employed
• Approved consult for tree at 222 Melville, tree to be retained and monitored
• Tabled approval of June minutes until August due to lack of quorum
• Recommended aerial inspection for 310 Bank St tree before decision

Borough Workshop

The council will discuss several ongoing projects and updates during this workshop. Topics include road paving projects, park updates, and the Allegheny Vacant Property Recovery Program.

• 2022 Road Paving — Proposed Sidewalk and Inlet Projects
• Allegheny Vacant Property Recovery Program
• War Memorial Park update
• Fire Siren discussion
• Act 537 and Airbnb discussions

The Sewickley Borough Council held a workshop meeting on June 28, 2022, with no formal votes or decisions made. Residents raised concerns about Airbnb properties, including dog limits, parking, and minimum distance, and Council discussed potential ordinance changes. The manager's report covered topics like a vacant property recovery program, a grant, trash pickup time, and water line brick removal. Old business discussions included Act 537, Airbnb fire extinguishers, road paving, War Memorial Park, a fire siren, and live streaming.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at workshop meeting
• Discussed potential Airbnb ordinance (dog limits, parking, distance)
• Discussed Act 537 process change and Bell Acres Agreement
• Discussed 2022 road paving, sidewalk, and inlet projects
• Discussed War Memorial Park update
• Discussed fire siren status (off as of 6/28/22)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider two options for the Chadwick Park improvement project under a Keystone Grant. The meeting also includes discussions on a developer agreement for 77 Chadwick Street and a public hearing regarding a liquor license transfer.

• Public hearing for Torogoz Contemporary Latin Cookery, LLC liquor license transfer
• Two options for Chadwick Park improvements costing $361,567.50 or $266,752.50
• Approval of developer agreement for 77 Chadwick Street
• Service contract for Cochran Hose Rescue vehicle repairs totaling $62,802.71
• Payment to A. Liberoni, Inc. for 2021 road paving totaling $124,711.65

Council approved Resolution 2022-012 authorizing the liquor license transfer to Torogoz Contemporary Latin Cookery, LLC, after a public hearing. They also approved a joint glass recycling program with Quaker Valley Council of Governments (8-1), and ratified a motion to secure a faulty roadway on Crescent Avenue with a retaining wall. Several other items were approved, including payments for road paving, a developer agreement for 77 Chadwick Street, and a service contract for fire equipment.

• Approved Resolution 2022-012 for liquor license transfer to Torogoz (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-011 for joint glass recycling program (8-1, Renner opposed)
• Ratified motion to authorize Gateway Engineers for retaining wall on Crescent Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved payments to A. Liberoni, Inc. totaling $124,711.65 for road paving (unanimous)
• Approved Chadwick Park Improvement Option for Keystone Grant (unanimous)
• Approved developer agreement for 77 Chadwick Street (unanimous)
• Approved service contract for Cochran Hose rescue vehicle repairs ($62,802.71) (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for solar shingles at 337 Elwick Street (unanimous)

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including an arborist report, a bid package for removing high-risk trees, and several tree removal applications. They will also review an invoice and budget status. The meeting is a regular monthly session with no major policy decisions expected.

• Arborist bid package for removal of high-risk trees
• Tree removal applications: 426 Logan Street, 867 Thorn Street, 858 Thorn Street
• Tree trimming request: 121 River Avenue
• Invoice for approval
• Budget status / STC accounts

The Shade Tree Commission approved several tree removal and trimming applications, including removals at 867 Thorn Street and 858 Thorn Street (with a pruning recommendation), and trimming of five maple trees at 121 River Avenue. The application for 426 Logan Street was left pending pending utility consultation. The commission also approved the arborist's invoice and discussed budget and ordinance changes.

• Approved tree removal at 867 Thorn Street
• Approved tree removal at 858 Thorn Street with pruning recommendation and contractor list contingency
• Approved tree trimming of 5 maple trees at 121 River Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved arborist invoice
• Tabled tree removal at 426 Logan Street pending utility and SWA consultation

Historic Review Commission

The Historic Review Commission will review an application by Joe Angioli for exterior work involving solar panels at 337 Elwick Street. The Commission may vote to recommend approval of this work to the Sewickley Borough Council. Other old business items include discussions regarding a CLG application, the Duquesne Light mural, the historic ordinance, and application fees.

• Solar panel application for 337 Elwick Street
• Review of CLG application
• Discussion of Duquesne Light mural
• Historic ordinance review
• Application fee discussion

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior work at 337 Elwick Street, involving removal of deteriorating slate and installation of a solar shingle system by Delta. The commission also noted receipt of the CLG grant and discussed the need for an RFP for a Planner. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for solar shingle roof at 337 Elwick St (3-0)
• Noted receipt of CLG grant on June 6, 2022

Borough Workshop

Borough Council will review updates on Thorn Street paving and the Military Banner Program. The body may take action on 2022 road and sidewalk paving and a geotechnical evaluation for Crescent Avenue.

• 2022 Road Paving for streets and sidewalks
• Crescent Avenue Geotech Evaluation cost options
• City Grows software systems for permits
• Act 537 Slagle Letter
• Airbnb Letter from Theatre Group

The borough council authorized Gateway Engineers to proceed with Option 1 for the Crescent Avenue geotechnical evaluation, which involves securing the faulty roadway with a retaining wall on the upslope portion. No motion was made on the 2022 road paving for streets and sidewalks. The meeting also included discussions on various topics, including an Airbnb concern, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Authorized Gateway Engineers to start Option 1 for Crescent Avenue retaining wall (all in favor)
• No motion made on 2022 Road Paving – Streets and Sidewalks

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review several resolutions including grant applications for community parks and improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on land development plans, emergency operations, and various local street closure requests.

• Resolution 2022-007: $250,000 grant request for Sewickley Borough Community Parks Upgrade Project
• Resolution 2022-008: $300,000 grant request for Sewickley Borough Community Improvement Project
• Resolution 2022-009: Plan revision for land development at 77 Chadwick Street
• Resolution 2022-010: Adoption of the Borough Emergency Operations Plan
• Request to close Bank Street behind St. James School on May 27, 2022

Sewickley Borough Council approved four resolutions, including seeking a $250,000 Greenways Trails and Recreation Program grant for the Community Parks Upgrade Project and a $300,000 Keystone Communities Program grant for the Community Improvement Project. They also approved a sewage facilities plan revision for 77 Chadwick Street (6-1, Bozzo abstained) and adopted the Emergency Operations Plan. In new business, the council terminated the agreement with Turnkey Taxes (6-1, Renner opposed) and approved a deputization agreement with Jordan Tax Service, Inc. for tax collection.

• Approved Resolution 2022-007 for $250,000 Greenways Trails and Recreation Program grant (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2022-008 for $300,000 Keystone Communities Program grant (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2022-009 sewage facilities plan revision for 77 Chadwick Street (6-1, Bozzo abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2022-010 adopting Emergency Operations Plan (all in favor)
• Terminated professional services agreement with Turnkey Taxes effective immediately (6-1, Renner opposed)
• Approved real estate collector deputization agreement with Jordan Tax Service, Inc. (all in favor)
• Approved closure of Bank Street on May 27 for St. James School Field Day (all in favor)
• Approved closure of Broad Street on Aug 13 for car club display (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is meeting to review a conditional use application for 517 Locust and discuss a parking study quote. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine procedural items.

• Pre-hearing review of conditional use application at 517 Locust
• Discussion of parking study quote
• Approval of April 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Sewickley Planning Commission approved a parking study proposal from MIRUS Consultants with two modifications: a flat fee of $5,000 for 90 days, paid 50% upon execution and 50% upon delivery of the final report, and a termination/refund clause. The proposal was remanded to Borough Council for final approval. The commission also approved the minutes of the April 6, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; a discussion about a project at 517 Locust was deferred pending a formal application.

• Approved parking study proposal with modifications (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will review the April 4, 2022 minutes and discuss the arborist bid package for removing high-risk trees. The agenda includes a review of tree removal applications and a discussion with representative Gaydos. The meeting concludes with a review of the budget status for STC accounts.

• Review of arborist bid package for removal of high-risk trees
• Discussion of tree removal applications
• Discussion with representative Gaydos
• Review of budget status for STC accounts

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission approved the April 12 arborist report and updated tree removal list. A request to remove a tree at 426 Logan Street was tabled until an application is submitted. The commission discussed administrative and ordinance issues, including high-risk tree removals on Ohio River Blvd. and potential traffic control needs.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved arborist report and updated tree removal list (unanimous)
• Tabled tree removal request at 426 Logan Street pending application

Borough Workshop

The Borough workshop will discuss the 2022 road paving plan by ward and a geotechnical evaluation for Crescent Avenue. The Manager will also provide updates on Thorn Street paving, grant status, and ARPA funds.

• 2022 Road Paving Discussion including ward map and proposals
• Crescent Avenue Geotech Evaluation project status report
• Thorn Street Paving Update
• ARPA Funds Update
• Fire Department Siren Alarm discussion

The workshop covered updates on Thorn Street paving, grant status, conference room improvements, International Property Code, and ARPA funds. Old business included turnkey taxes and Airbnb concerns. New business featured a fire department chief discussing siren alarm history, 2022 road paving by ward, Crescent Avenue geotechnical evaluation, and Act 537 plan assessment. No formal votes were taken.

• Discussed Thorn Street paving update
• Discussed grant status update
• Discussed conference room improvements
• Discussed International Property Code
• Discussed ARPA funds update
• Discussed turnkey taxes and Airbnb concerns
• Discussed 2022 road paving proposal by ward
• Discussed Crescent Avenue geotechnical evaluation and Act 537 plan

Borough Council

The Council will review monthly financial reports and various administrative updates. Key items include a resolution to request a state grant for a community improvement project and multiple requests for street closures and block parties.

• Resolution 2022-005: Requesting a $1,000,519.25 state grant for the Sewickley Borough Community Improvement Project
• Resolution 2022-006: Appointing Sherry Clarke as Administrator of the Deferred Compensation Plan
• Street closure request for Broad Street (Beaver to Thorn) on October 15, 2022
• Street closure request for Division Street (Broad St. to Hegner Way) from May 27 through October 31, 2022
• Lot consolidation and final plan approval for 77 Chadwick Street (Bryan Suydam, D.D.S. project)

Sewickley Borough Council approved a resolution requesting a $1,000,519.25 state grant for the Community Improvement Project, and approved several street closures for events. The council also approved a lot consolidation and final land development plan for the Bryan Suydam project at 77 Chadwick Street, subject to county, state, and borough engineer approvals. No ordinances were introduced or enacted.

• Approved Resolution 2022-005 requesting $1,000,519.25 state grant for Community Improvement Project (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2022-006 appointing Sherry Clarke as deferred compensation plan administrator (all in favor)
• Approved street closure for Quaker Valley Fire Safety Committee event on Oct 15, 2022 (all in favor)
• Approved LuLa closure of Division Street May 27-Oct 31, Wed-Sat 4pm-11pm (all in favor)
• Approved closure of Straight Street on June 10, 2022, 4pm-7pm (all in favor)
• Approved closure of Melville Lane for block party on April 24, 2022, 2pm-6pm (all in favor)
• Approved closure of Fountain Street for block party on May 29, 2022, 10am-9pm (all in favor)
• Approved lot consolidation and final land development plan at 77 Chadwick Street, conditioned on approvals (7-0, one abstention on final plan)

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission is meeting to hold a public hearing on a minor land development application for the Suydam project at 77 Chadwick Street, and to discuss a pre-application for another minor land development at 517 Locust. The commission will also reorganize by electing a vice-chairman and secretary, discuss short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo, and review a parking study quote. The agenda includes routine approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing for Suydam Project, 77 Chadwick Street – Minor Land Development
• Pre-application discussion for 517 Locust – Minor Land Development
• Election of Vice-Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Commission
• Discussion on Short Term Rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.)
• Parking study quote discussion

The Sewickley Planning Commission approved the minor land development project at 77 Chadwick Street (Bryan Suydam, D.D.S. Project) for submission to Borough Council. The project includes a lot consolidation, parking for 8 vehicles, and access from Ohio Route 65. The commission also discussed pre-application discussions, the vacant vice-chair position, and B&Bs/Air B&Bs, but took no decisions on those topics.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous, Rice abstained)
• Approved 77 Chadwick Street project for submission to council (unanimous)
• Left vice-chair position open (no action)
• Appointed Mr. Rice as Secretary (discussed, no formal vote recorded)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review tree removal applications for 315 Henry Avenue and approve bills for pruning services. The commission will also discuss updates regarding the Borough Arborist, ordinance modifications, and the list of licensed tree experts.

• Tree removal applications for 315 Henry Avenue
• Pruning bills for Adler – Pruning Academy (Pine & Woodland)
• Pruning bills for Tall Timbers (River side and Town side of Ohio River Blvd)
• Review of tree activity sheet
• Discussion on ordinance modifications

Borough Workshop

The Borough Council will hold a workshop to receive updates on road paving and grant writing. Members will also discuss the capital plan, turnkey taxes, and Airbnb regulations.

• 2022 Road Paving update
• Capital Plan discussion
• Turnkey Taxes discussion
• Airbnb draft regulations
• Recreation pickleball and grant update

The workshop was informational only; no formal votes or decisions were recorded. Council discussed live streaming, a grant writer update, the ACT 537 engineer update, 2022 road paving, recreation (pickleball and grant), the capital plan, turnkey taxes, and a past draft on Airbnb.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review several appointments, including a new Treasurer and Emergency Management Coordinator. The agenda also includes motions regarding regional policing grants, festival permits, and the termination of the Sewickley Borough Parking Authority.

• Resolution 2022-003: Purchase of a 2021 Ford F-600 XL 4X4 DRW truck and equipment
• Resolution 2022-004: Regional policing assistance program grant agreement with Glenfield and Haysville
• Ordinance 1379: Termination of the Sewickley Borough Parking Authority
• Appointment of Michael Mullins as Emergency Management Coordinator
• Appointment of Sherry Clarke as Borough Treasurer and Right to Know Officer

Council approved Ordinance 1379 to terminate the Sewickley Borough Parking Authority and transfer its assets to the borough. They also approved resolutions for a new truck and a regional policing grant, and made several appointments, including a new Emergency Management Coordinator and Treasurer. The council discussed revisiting short-term rental regulations after a resident complaint about an Airbnb.

• Approved Ordinance 1379 terminating the Sewickley Borough Parking Authority (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-003 for purchase of a 2021 Ford F-600 XL truck
• Approved Resolution 2022-004 for regional policing assistance program grant
• Approved Employee Handbook for Administrative Employees
• Appointed Michael Mullins as Emergency Management Coordinator
• Appointed Sherry Clarke as Borough Treasurer and Right to Know Officer
• Approved 2022 Sewickley Harvest Festival and Mavuno Festival permits
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 614 Academy Ave and 604 Pine Rd

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to handle old and new business related to borough trees. They will discuss the borough arborist's report, tree removal applications for three properties, and a pruning project that caused damage at 650 Academy Avenue. The commission will also consider ordinance modifications, an Eagle Scout project, and approval of bills.

• Tree removal applications: 863 Nevin Avenue, 804 Lake Street, 44 Thorn Street
• Damage at 650 Academy Avenue during pruning
• Thorn Street root situation
• Bradford pear trees discussion with Susan Slater and Pam Gaynor
• Approval of bills and budget status

The Shade Tree Commission approved several tree removal and maintenance requests, including the removal of a borough-owned Bradford pear at 863 Nevin Ave (low priority due to budget) and privately owned trees at 804 Lake St and 44 Thorn St (the latter conditioned on using a licensed tree service). The commission also approved the arborist's report and awarded four oak pruning contracts totaling $52,070, leaving about $33,000 for other 2022 work. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on an Eagle Scout plaque inventory and discussions on ordinance revisions.

• Approved removal of borough tree at 863 Nevin Ave (Bradford pear), low priority due to budget
• Approved removal of private tree at 804 Lake St
• Approved removal of two private white pines at 44 Thorn St, conditioned on licensed tree service
• Approved arborist's report with caveats on 863 Nevin and 44 Thorn approvals
• Awarded oak pruning contracts: Tall Timber for Fredrick, Henry, Little, Ohio River Blvd; Adler for Academy, Pine, Woodland
• Total oak pruning contracts valued at $52,070

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission is meeting to review a residential addition and landscaping application at 604 Pine Road, and to discuss several ongoing items including a CLG application, a Duquesne Light mural, the historic ordinance, and application fees. The commission may vote to recommend approval of the Pine Road exterior work to Borough Council. No correspondence is listed for this meeting.

• 604 Pine Road – residential addition/landscaping application by owner Ann Lachenbruch; possible motion to recommend approval to Borough Council
• CLG application discussion
• Duquesne Light mural discussion
• Historic ordinance discussion
• Application fee discussion

Planning Commission

The commission will hold reorganization elections for the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary positions. Members will also discuss using survey data from Hoey's Run in the Comprehensive Plan.

• Election of Planning Commission Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion on usage of Hoey's Run survey data in the Comprehensive Plan
• Update on discussions regarding retiring the Elmhurst OMU zone
• Discussion of bank branches in the Sewickley Business District

Borough Workshop

The council will review several administrative updates including a draft fee schedule and employee handbook. Discussion items include an Act 537 scope and budget assessment from Gateway Engineers and the War Memorial Park streambank restoration.

• Draft #1 of the Fee Schedule
• Act 537 Scope and Budget Assessment from Gateway Engineers
• War Memorial Park Streambank Restoration
• Draft #1 of the Employee Handbook
• Parking Authority status update

This was a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions; council discussed a wide range of topics. Items discussed included updating the 2014 Borough Map & Information guide, building HVAC, Fee Schedule Draft #1, the HRC web meeting, ethics, live streaming, a recreation workshop, a parking study, animal control, an EMC applicant, military banners, Parking Authority status, Employee Handbook Draft #1, Act 537 scope and budget from Gateway Engineers, and War Memorial Park Streambank Restoration. Public comment was limited to Scott Zahner discussing Harvest Festival plans. The meeting adjourned to an executive session on personnel.

• No formal decisions were made; all items were discussed only.
• Discussed updating the 2014 Borough Map & Information guide.
• Discussed building HVAC and Fee Schedule Draft #1.
• Discussed Parking Authority status and a parking study.
• Discussed Employee Handbook Draft #1 and Act 537 scope/budget.
• Discussed War Memorial Park Streambank Restoration.
• Heard public comment from Scott Zahner on Harvest Festival plans.
• Held executive session on personnel.

Borough Council

Sewickley Borough Council approved Resolution 2022-002 certifying emergency maintenance for HVAC repairs at the Borough building (601 Thorn Street). Council also approved making Riverfront Park a permanent glass recycling site, appointed members to three commissions, and authorized the manager to sign documents for a new public works truck. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2022-002 for emergency HVAC repairs at 601 Thorn Street (unanimous)
• Approved Riverfront Park as permanent glass recycling site (unanimous)
• Appointed John Edson to Civil Service Commission, term to 2027 (unanimous)
• Appointed Nathan St. Germain to Planning Commission, term to 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Crayton to Shade Tree Commission, term to 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized Manager Donna Kaib as signer for 2021 Ford F-600 XL purchase (unanimous)
• Approved 10th Brave American Classic 5k race on April 9, 2022 (unanimous)

Historic Review Commission

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission will consider two applications for exterior work: a residential addition at 604 Pine Road and a window replacement at 614 Academy Avenue. The commission may vote to recommend approval to Borough Council. Other agenda items include a CLG application, a Duquesne Light mural, a historic ordinance, and an application fee discussion.

• 604 Pine Road – residential addition application by Matthew Diersen, Midland Architecture, for owner Ann Lachenbruch
• 614 Academy Avenue – window replacement application by Denny Campbell, architect, for owner Dave Becker
• CLG application discussion
• Duquesne Light mural discussion
• Historic ordinance and application fee discussions

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for residential alterations at 604 Pine Road and 614 Academy Avenue, recommending them to Borough Council. Both applications were approved with votes of 4-0 and 3-0-1 respectively, with one member recusing due to a conflict of interest. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 604 Pine Road addition (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 614 Academy Avenue work (3-0-1, one recusal)

Planning Commission

The Sewickley Planning Commission approved the December minutes and tabled its reorganization until March due to absent members. They discussed a proposed artist studio at 605 Murray St, which would be a non-conforming use under current R1-A zoning, and considered potential zoning changes to limit bank branches in the business district. No final decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved December minutes (4-0)
• Tabled reorganization until March meeting

Zoning Hearing Board

The Sewickley Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a regular meeting on February 1, 2022. The main item is a decision on a variance request for a property at 219 Centennial Avenue. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and affirmation of notice.

• Variance request (Case No. 22-01) by Brian and Carol Duggan for property at 219 Centennial Avenue (Block & Lot # 508-J-243, R-1 district)

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance request (Case No. 22-01) from Brian & Carol Diggan for property at 219 Cencennial Avenue. The unanimous decision permits a reduced setback off Grimes Street to allow construction of an addition to the corner lot. No other cases or new business were considered.

• Granted variance for reduced setback off Grimes Street at 219 Cencennial Ave (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2022 meeting

Borough Council

The Sewickley Borough Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of consent agenda items, meeting minutes, financial reports, and various departmental updates. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Approval of consent agenda
• Approval of minutes for December 14, 2021 and January 3, 2022 reorganization meeting
• Revenue/appropriation analysis report and account balances as of December 31, 2021
• Bills to be paid
• Monthly reports from police, public works, and other departments

The council approved the consent agenda and monthly reports, and appointed Maher Duessel as borough auditor for 2022. It tabled a decision on a permanent glass recycling site until February, and approved two certificates of appropriateness for residential changes. No ordinances were introduced or enacted.

• Approved consent agenda as submitted (all in favor)
• Accepted monthly reports as submitted (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2022-001 appointing Maher Duessel as Borough Auditor for 2022 (all in favor)
• Tabled glass recycling permanent site decision until February meeting (all in favor)
• Approved Child Health House tour for April 29-30, 2022 (all in favor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 916 Beaver Street residential addition (all in favor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 752 Fleming Lane roof and skylight replacement (all in favor)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Board will conduct reorganization, including officer elections and solicitor appointment. The meeting also includes a new case regarding a variance request for property at 219 Centennial Avenue.

• Officer Election
• Solicitor Appointment
• Variance request for 219 Centennial Avenue (Case No. 22-01)

The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board met on January 4, 2022, and approved the minutes from the October 5, 2021 meeting. No decisions were made on cases; the board heard testimony on a variance request for a property at 219 Centennial Avenue and will render its decision at the February meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 meeting
• Elected officers for 2022: Jim Eichenlaub (Chairman), Clark Webb (Vice Chairman), Dan Borecki (Secretary)
• Appointed DJ Nichols as Board solicitor
• Heard variance request for 219 Centennial Avenue (Case #22-01) — decision deferred to February

Historic Review Commission

The Historic Review Commission will review an application for exterior work at 604 Pine Road. The commission may also discuss the Duquesne Light mural, the historic ordinance, and application fees.

• Residential addition review for 604 Pine Road
• Discussion of CLG application
• Discussion of Duquesne Light mural
• Discussion of historic ordinance
• Discussion of application fee

The Sewickley Historic Review Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for residential additions at 916 Beaver Street, 254 Broad Street, and a roof replacement at 752 Fleming Lane, with recommendations to Borough Council. Applications for 604 Pine Road and 614 Academy Avenue were continued to the February 2022 meeting for further review. The commission also discussed a potential workshop on the Historic Ordinance update.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 916 Beaver Street addition (3-0-1, Wildman recused)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 254 Broad Street addition and porches (3-0-1, Wildman recused)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 752 Fleming Lane roof and skylight replacement (4-0)
• Continued 604 Pine Road addition application to February 2022
• Continued 614 Academy Avenue window replacement application to February 2022
• Approved September 9, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Borough Council

This meeting is a procedural reorganization session to administer oaths of office and elect council leadership. The agenda also includes the appointment of borough officials and the official newspaper.

• Oaths of office for Tax Collector Josh Munn and six Councilpersons
• Election of Council President, Vice President, and President Pro Tem
• Appointment of Donna M. Kaib as Borough Secretary, Manager, and Treasurer
• Appointment of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as official advertising newspaper

The Sewickley Borough Council held its reorganization meeting, swearing in six members and unanimously electing Cindy Mullins as Council President, Julie Barnes as Vice-President, and Tom Rostek as President Pro Tem. The council also reappointed Donna M. Kaib as Borough Secretary, Manager, and Treasurer, and designated the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as the official newspaper. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Elected Cindy Mullins as Council President (9-0)
• Elected Julie Barnes as Council Vice-President (9-0)
• Elected Tom Rostek as President Pro Tem (9-0)
• Appointed Donna M. Kaib as Borough Secretary, Manager, and Treasurer (9-0)
• Designated Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as official newspaper (9-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary, and to approve the minutes from its December 20, 2021 meeting. Under old business, members will discuss the tree activity sheet, the borough arborist, a tree removal application revision, memorial tree plaques and bills, and bidding under advisement of the borough manager. New business includes the arborist's tree notes and inventory recommendations, tree removal and pruning, and approval of bills. The commission will also review its budget status and accounts.

• Election of chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary
• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2021
• Discussion of tree removal application revision
• Memorial trees: plaques and bills
• Arborist's tree inventory and recommendations

The Shade Tree Commission unanimously approved the arborist's report on Ohio River Blvd. trees for submittal as an additional bid package to Council. The commission also reelected its officers and discussed updating the Shade Tree Commission ordinance, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved arborist report for Ohio River Blvd. assessment (unanimous)
• Reelected Kathy Brandt as Chairperson, Dave Parker as Vice Chairperson, Katie Kirsch as GIS Manager/Treasurer, Andrew Frishkorn as Secretary
• Approved December minutes (unanimous)