Standing Committee

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The City Council held its Standing Committee meeting, primarily focusing on approving a series of departmental invoices and budget transfers. The meeting covered routine municipal operations across various departments, including public safety, emergency services, and city infrastructure.

Key Decisions

  • Invoices for City Departments Passed
  • Police Department Budget Transfer Passed
  • Emergency Medical Services Coverage for Events Approved
  • Public Works Equipment and Maintenance Purchases Approved
  • P-Card Invoice Approvals Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. PUBLIC COMMENT

    Fawn Walker Montgomery Dylan Knoll Callie Disabato Honey Rosenbloom Regina Hendly Matthew Carter Anita Arguello David Tessitore Harvey Holtz Alexandra Weiner Addy Lord Chacco Iwase Eliane Beigel Chad Wise Dr. Ronald Lynn Miller Ikhana hal-makina Sierra van Dijk Matt Nemeth Aberdeen Radford Bucky van Dijk Jay Ting Walker Samuel Weiner Lucas Basualdo Seth Davis Zachary Michaels Rueben Swartz Emily Sawyer Miles Dinnen Allison Escobar Mallory Brangan Kal Martquez Jake Tovey Phoebe Cook Adrienne Hedge Yvonne F. Brown

  4. FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
  5. NEW PAPERS
  6. 6 INVOICES INVOICES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL The following departmental invoices not covered under a contract with the City shall be paid by the City Controller after the invoices have been approved by City Council at the September 3rd, 2025 Standing Committees meeting. A completed standard form detailing the expenditures is attached to all of the below listed invoices. No payments will be made to any of the below listed vendors prior the approval of City Council. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK Brighton Heights Citizens Federation – ad sponsorship (Dist. 1) 250.00 Marabello, Lori – reimbursement for community events (Dist. 2) 539.25 Ralph, Antoinette – face painting (Dist. 2) 260.00 LAOH Division 11 – event donation (Dist. 2) 100.00 ACLC Special Activities – tickets to banquet dinner (Dist. 2) 350.00 Hilltop Alliance – event donation (Dist. 3) 1,000.00 Knoxville Community Council – donation to school supply drive (Dist. 3) 250.00 Arlington Civic Council – event donation (Dist. 3) 150.00 Spectra Associates Inc – archival linen record paper 1,086.00 Wilson, Bobby – reimbursement for work trip (Dist. 1) 394.09 Pixel Pierogi – communication consultant (Dist. 3) 150.00 COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS Shepherd, Rachel – catering reimbursement for strategic planning meeting 100.73 Porterfield, Rita Turpin – reimbursement for applying/providing CLE credits 71.90 DEPT OF LAW Lagamba Reporting Services – court reporter for transcripts 927.00 Holder Padgett LittleJohn & Prickett LLC – outside legal counsel 2,400.00 OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL INVESTIGATIONS Net Transcripts Inc – transcription of case interviews 387.63 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADMIN Brundage, Angela – mileage reimbursement 25.90 West, Alisha – catering reimbursement for meeting 49.70 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Harmy EMS – EMS coverage (Pirates, Shinedown) 1,174.20 Butler Ambulance Service- EMS coverage (Pirates, Hot Wheels) 761.65 Munhall Area Prehospital – EMS coverage (Pirates, Phil Wickham) 440.00 Munhall Area Prehospital – EMS coverage (Pirates, Shinedown) 720.00 Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co #4 – EMS coverage (JCC Games, Pirates) 1,128.58 West Marine Pro – nylon rope 381.00 BUREAU OF POLICE B&R Starters Inc – AutoSquad vehicle maintenance and inspections 135.95 Greenawalt, Matthew – farrier care for Mounted Unit 2,970.00 ICOR Technology Inc – Bomb Squad robot arm repair 3,591.28 MCI A Verizon Company – Zone 1 long distance 6.35 Dunn, Maxfield – training reimbursement 746.00 Gobrecht, Lucas – training reimbursement 297.00 Thick Bikes LLC – Bicycle Unit parts/maintenance 934.96 Cunningham, Anthony W – reimbursement for bounce house for Z5 Open House 930.68 BUREAU OF FIRE 3 Rivers Fire Equipment – service of Breathing Air System 1,134.65 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Zoresco Equipment Co – rental of storage trailers 110.00 Zoresco Equipment Co – rental of storage trailers 325.00 Milliken Services LLC – modular carpet tile and adhesive materials 1,637.07 Rynse Inc – premium vehicle cleaning 90.00 R E Michel Co Inc – materials needed to install new linesets 1,443.96 R E Michel Co Inc – HVAC material 20.23 R E Michel Co Inc – hot water tank 2,800.81 Intertek-PSI – asbestos testing 2,510.00 Golden Equipment Co Inc – gutter broom wire segments 3,180.00 Safety-Kleen Systems Inc – parts washer solvent 350.40 American Public Works Association – annual membership 4,937.00 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Cleannet Systems of PA Inc – special cleaning at Sheraden HAL 125.00 Ward, Kristin – Alphabet Tales/Trails reader 150.00 Institutional Specialties Inc – service call for microphone 150.00 Troupe, Joseph – performance at M.E.L.T Jam 600.00 DEPT OF MOBILITIY & INFRASTRUCTURE Summit Fire & Security – annual fire extinguisher inspections 228.50 JCL Equipment Company Inc – panel mount gage 216.69
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

  7. 7 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 08/29/2025 Re: Intradepartmental transfer --- Dear President and Members of Council: Per Resolution 927 of 2024, which authorizes City Council to approve intradepartmental transfers throughout the 2025 Fiscal Year, the Office of Management and Budget would like to make the following transfer(s):--- Department: Public Safety – Bureau of Police Amount from: $27,145.65 from 230000.55305 Promotional Amount to: $27,145.65 to 230000.56161 Operational Supplies This transfer is to cover the costs of Bureau supply needs.
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

  8. P-CARD APPROVALS
  9. Item 0030-2025 P-Cards
    Invoices
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was Made to Waive the Rules. The motion carried. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

  10. PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR
  11. SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
  12. NEW PAPERS
  13. PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. WARWICK, CHAIR
  14. SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
  15. DEFERRED PAPERS
  16. NEW PAPERS
  17. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
  18. DEFERRED PAPERS
  19. NEW PAPERS
  20. RECREATION, YOUTH, AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
  21. NEW PAPERS
  22. INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
  23. NEW PAPERS
  24. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR
  25. NEW PAPERS