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11/13/2023 Workshop Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Workshop Meeting on Monday night, November 13, 2023, and I wanted to tell you what happened.

If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning, Click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.

Here is what happened:

  • The draft of the 2024 Budget will be presented to the Commissioners at the November Legislative Meeting. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Budget
  • The Township Building parking lot reconstruction was scheduled to begin this week (and is now underway.) (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TownshipBuildingParkingLot
  • Meeting Location Change: the November Legislative Meeting will be held at the Aleppo Fire Station located at 131 Weber Road. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #MeetingLocationChange
  • A proposal for Zoning Services through the QVCOG is in the final stages of review and will be on the agenda for approval at the November Legislative Meeting.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #ZoningServices #QVCOG
  • Quaker Valley School District and Monark Bus Company are requesting a School Bus Stop Ahead sign on Duff Road near the intersection with Hill Road.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #SchoolBusStopAheadSign
  • A contribution of $40,000 from the sewer bond fund to the Aleppo Township Authority is being considered.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #SewerBondFund #Authority
  • The Commissioners will vote to exercise the first option year of the Police Protection Services Contract with Ohio Township at the November Legislative Meeting.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #PoliceProtectionServicesContract
  • The Sewage Planning Module for Trapp Subdivision No. 1 was approved. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TrappSubdivision
  • Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority is holding their annual fund drive and are seeking a contribution from Aleppo Township. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #QuakerValleyAmbulanceAuthority
  • The Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Company has requested to reopen the contract with Aleppo Township, and they are proposing an annual percentage increase from 2% to 4% per year. They are also seeking a contribution toward a new squad vehicle.  The Commissioners will vote on these new contract terms at the November Legislative Meeting. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #FireCompany

Our next Legislative Meeting will be on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 7:00 PM. **This meeting will be held at the Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Station, 131 Weber Road, Sewickley, PA 15143. Please see the Latest News tab on our website for directions to the Fire Station.** If any of these issues are important to you, please feel free to contact me via phone or email prior to the meeting and I will convey your thoughts to the Commissioners. The meetings are open to the public and citizens are invited to attend in person.

Gwen Patterson
Aleppo Township Manager

aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com
412-741-6555 x19

10/16/2023 Legislative Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Legislative Meeting on Monday night, October 16, 2023, and I wanted to tell you what happened.  The meeting was held at Masonic Village in an effort to reach Aleppo residents who might not otherwise be able to attend a meeting in person.  (The November 13th Workshop Meeting will be held at the Township Building, but the November 20th Legislative Meeting will be held out in the community at the Aleppo Fire Station.)

If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning, Click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.

Here is what happened:

  • Police: Chief Joe Hanny gave the Police Report for the month of September. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Police
  • Public Works: Supervisor Tim Scott reported on the public works activities for the month and the status of the new dump truck. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #PublicWorks #DumpTruck
  • Communications: Commissioner Amy Richert reported on that we have resumed our meetings with Amazon representatives, and a resident of Masonic Village is seeking assistance in getting better cell phone coverage on the Masonic campus. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Communications #Amazon #MasonicVillage
  • Planning/Zoning: In the last year and a half the Township has updated both the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #SALDO #Ordinance
  • Tax Collector/Treasurer: Treasurer Clayton Steup gave the financial reports for the month ending September 30, 2023.  President George Jones explained that the 2024 Budget process is underway. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TaxCollector #Budget
  • Vice President Art Williams explained PA House Bill 589 which proposes to establish a Landslide Insurance and Assistance Program for homeowners. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #PAHouseBill589
  • Commissioner Amy Richert thanked the Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Company for hosting their Open House on October 7th.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #FireCompany
  • Citizen Participation: Residents thanked the Commissioners for holding the meeting at Masonic Village, and there was an inquiry about the history of Aleppo Township (note – if anyone has interest in sharing any history or old photos of Aleppo, please contact the Township Office!) (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #CitizenParticipation

Our next Workshop Meeting will be on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM. If any of these issues are important to you, please fee free to contact me via phone or email prior to the meeting and I will convey your thoughts to the Commissioners. The meetings are open to the public and citizens are invited to attend in person.

Gwen Patterson

Aleppo Township Manager

aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com
412-741-6555 x19

 

12/9/2019 Workshop Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Workshop Meeting on Monday night, December 9, 2019 and I wanted to tell you what happened.

If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning, Click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.

Here is what happened:

  •  The 2020 Real Estate Tax Ordinance and the 2020 Budget Ordinance were discussed and will be voted on at the December 16, 2019 Legislative meeting. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TaxRate #Budget
  • Rhodes Avenue Geotech Monitoring equipment is scheduled to be installed within the week. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #RhodesAvenue
  • Cookies and Coffee will be provided at the end of the December Legislative meeting, and all are invited. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #ChristmasCookies
  • 2020 Meeting Dates and locations were discussed. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #MeetingDates
  • The Commissioners discussed possible uses for sewer bond finance savings, the Aleppo Township Authority’s long range plan, and an applicant for the open seat on the Authority Board. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #SewerBonds
  • A resident thanked the Authority staff for their prompt response during Citizen Participation. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #CitizenParticipation

Our next Legislative Meeting is tonight – Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM. If any of these issues are important to you, please feel free to join us. If you cannot attend the meeting in person, please feel free to share your thoughts with me by email and I will be sure to convey your feelings to the Commissioners.

Gwen Patterson
Aleppo Township Manager
aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com
412-741-6555 x19

11/21/2022 Legislative Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Legislative Meeting on Monday night, November 21, 2022, and I wanted to tell you what happened.

If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning, Click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.

Here is what happened:

  • Ohio Township Police Chief Hanny gave the police report for the month of October.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Police
  • The Board approved a proposal from HRG Engineers to update the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance at a cost of $14,160. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #HRG #SALDO
  • Tax Collector/Treasurer Clayton Steup summarized the reports for the month of October, and he presented an overview of the finances for 2022 and a look forward at 2023. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TaxCollector
  • The 2023 Budget Draft was presented to the Commissioners.  The millage rate will remain at 3.5 mills for 2023 (no increase). (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Budget #TaxRate
  • Commissioner Darragh reported that the Aleppo Township Authority is studying a potential sewer connection for Fern Hollow Nature Center. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #AleppoTownshipAuthority #Sewer
  • Commissioner Haluka reported that the Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority’s 50th Anniversary celebration was a success. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #QuakerValleyAmbulanceAuthority
  • The Board authorized sending a letter to Representative Gaydos encouraging the legislature to allow municipal websites to serve as legal advertising locations. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #ValerieGaydos #Advertising
  • Solicitor Stone was authorized to draft an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer within the Township. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Ordinance #Deer
  • It was reported that the outdoor cat population at Masonic has decreased.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #CatPopulation

Our next Workshop Meeting will be on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 7:00 PM. If any of these issues are important to you, please feel free to contact me via phone or email prior to the meeting and I will convey your thoughts to the Commissioners. The meetings are open to the public and citizens are invited to attend in person.

Gwen Patterson
Aleppo Township Manager
aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com
412-741-6555 x19

11/14/2022 Workshop Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Workshop Meeting on Monday night, November 14, 2022, and I wanted to tell you what happened.

If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning, Click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.

Here is what happened:

  • The 2023 Draft Budget will be presented at the November Legislative Meeting.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Budget
  • Deer Culling programs and a potential ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer were discussed.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Deer
  • The Township’s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) is due to be revised, and a proposal from HRG to revise the ordinance will be on the agenda for approval at the November Legislative Meeting. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #SALDO #HRG
  • The Commissioners discussed the possible changes to state law regarding municipal advertising regulations. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Advertising

Our next Legislative Meeting will be on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 7:00 PM. If any of these issues are important to you, please feel free to contact me via phone or email prior to the meeting and I will convey your thoughts to the Commissioners. The meetings are open to the public and citizens are invited to attend in person.

Gwen Patterson
Aleppo Township Manager
aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com
412-741-6555 x19