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3/21/2023 Legislative Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Legislative Meeting on Tuesday night, March 21, 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:

  • Commissioner Haluka updated the Commissioners about the Emergency Management Coordinator training requirements. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #EmergencyManagement
  • Public Works Supervisor Tim Scott gave the Public Works report. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #PublicWorks
  • Tax Collector/Treasurer Clayton Steup gave his report for the month of February. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TaxCollector
  • Commissioner Darragh gave an update about the intent to reconfigure the Deer Run Road sewer pump station. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #DeerRunRoad #Sewer
  • Solicitor Anna Jewart reported that Emergency Management Coordinators can serve multiple communities by following state approval guidelines and that Solicitor Stone is working on the Resolution governing certain financial notification policies between the Township and the Authority.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Solicitor
  • The 2023 Earth Day Roadside Cleanup Event will be held on Saturday April 22, 2023.  We will meet at the Township Building at 9:00 AM for donuts and coffee before heading out to clean up some trash.  All are welcome!  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #EarthDay

Our next Workshop Meeting will be on Monday, April 10, 2023, 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

9/19/2022 Legislative Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Legislative Meeting on Monday night, September 19, 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:

  • Auditor Kim Turnley presented the 2021 Audit. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Audit
  • Chief Hanny gave the Police Report for the month of August. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Police
  • Commissioner / Emergency Management Coordinator Judy Haluka explained the updated training requirements for Emergency Management Coordinators. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #EmergencyManagement
  • The Public Works report for the month was given to the Board.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #PublicWorks
  • A question/complaint regarding Open Burning was discussed. Aleppo follows Allegheny County regulations for Open Burning; these regulations are posted on the Township website under Latest News, Fire, and Local Laws. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #OpenBurning
  • Vice President Williams announced that the annual Quaker Valley COG dinner would be held on October 5, 2022.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #QuakerValleyCOG
  • Solicitor Harlan Stone updated the Board about two new issues of legislation in Pennsylvania.  The first bill allows municipalities to regulate consumer/personal fireworks displays in the Township, and the second bill (Act 56) will provide some penalty forgiveness for new property owners who were not aware of their property tax obligation in the first year of ownership. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Legislation
  • A potential donation to Sewickley’s Light Up Night was discussed.  The issue was tabled until October. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #LightUpNight
  • Two recent Redgate Road/River Road truck accidents were discussed.  The Township is working with Haysville and the QVCOG to request that PennDOT evaluate the signage along the state-owned roads in an attempt to deter large trucks from traveling down Redgate Road. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #RedgateRoad #TrucksUsingRedgateRoad

Our next Workshop Meeting will be on Monday, October 10, 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

10/17/2022 Legislative Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Legislative Meeting on Monday night, October 17, 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:

  • Sergeant Beck gave the police report for the month of September.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Police
  • Commissioner Haluka is updating her certifications for Emergency Management and will be updating the Emergency Management Plan in 2023.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #EmergencyManagement
  • The Communications report covered deer concerns and some questions regarding the conversation at the Workshop about the property tax penalty waiver ordinance.   (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Deer #PropertyTaxPenaltyWaiver #Ordinance
  • The Tax Collector/Treasurer report was given to the Board. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TaxCollector
  • Commissioner Haluka invited residents to participate in Halloween activities in the large island at the entrance to Sewickley Heights Manor on October 31, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Halloween

Our next Workshop Meeting will be on Monday, November 14, 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

11/21/2022 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

8/15/2022 Legislative Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

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The Workshop Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2022 is CANCELLED.  All business will be discussed at the Legislative Meeting on September 19, 2022.
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Please see the information below regarding the polling place / voting location change for Aleppo Township residents.
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We had an Aleppo Legislative Meeting on Monday night, August 15, 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:

  • Police Chief Joseph Hanny gave the report for the month of July, and President Jones explained that we are still working to develop an enforcement strategy for the issue of tractor trailers on Redgate Road.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Police #TrucksUsingRedgateRoad
  • The Board entered into a 3 year contract with Allegheny County to provide winter maintenance services on County-owned roads within the Township. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #AlleghenyCounty #SnowRemoval
  • A resolution was adopted approving the Sewage Planning Module for the Glen Minogue housing plan being constructed on Glen Mitchell Road.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Resolution #Sewage
  • Tax Collector/Treasurer Clayton Steup gave the reports for the month of July.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TaxCollector
  • The Aleppo Township Authority is continuing to research options for a design change at the Deer Run Pump Station.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #AleppoTownshipAuthority
  • A donation of $250 was approved for the Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority to support the upcoming Open House in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #QuakerValleyAmbulanceAuthority
  • Vice President Williams gave the Quaker Valley COG report, including updates on the Route 65 corridor study.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #QuakerValleyCOG
  • General Election Location Update:  Aleppo Township Judge of Elections Shirley Hasson explained that Allegheny County is planning to move the voting location for Aleppo Township from the Township Building to the North Way Christian Community Church at 200 Deer Run Road.  North Way is located down the hill from the Township Building.  All registered voters should be receiving notice in the mail from Allegheny County announcing this change.  We will share any further information we receive.    (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Election

Our next Meeting will be next Monday, September 19, 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