THE BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD

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1 THE BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3624 BROWNSVILLE ROAD PITTSBURGH, PA Office FAX November 28, 2014 Brentwood Borough Council 3624 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA RE: Weekly Progress Report Office of the Borough Manager Period November 22, 2014 to November 28, 2014 Honorable Members of Council: I hope everyone had a great week. Enclosed is my weekly progress report for the periods of November 22, 2014 to November 28, FRIENDLY REMINDERS FOR NEXT WEEK Personal PTO Sick Date Days Hours Days Ending Balance 12/31/ Beginning Balance 01/01/ Used to Date 11/28/ Remaining Balance 11/28/ Proposed 12/01/ Balance I never did get to take off early this week. I am going to take my last Personal Day, on Monday, December 1, If anyone should need to get a hold of me, please do not hesitate to give me a call Borough Christmas Party When: Friday, December 05, 2014 Time: 5:00 PM 10:00 PM Where: Salvatore s As always, if anyone has any comments or questions on this report please do not hesitate to give me a call. Have a great Thanksgiving and if you are travelling please be safe! Weekly Manager s Report 11/22/14 to 11/28/14 1

2 SPECIAL PROJECTS 2015 BUDGET 11/26/ Budget Set up Tables 11/25/ Budget Report and Tables 11/24/ Budget Forecast EMS EVALUATION PROJECT This Project is closed. A Service Agreement is being prepared and will be presented to Council. BANKING RFP SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLAN/POLICY 2014 ROAD PAVING PROJECT Refer to Engineer s Report for detailed update and Construction Inspection Reports. GIS PROJECT E. Peccon has contacted Gateway Engineers to get an update on this project. I have asked Vitali Alexandrov to look into some other GIS out of the box systems and obtain costs. PHASE III PARK REDEVELOPMENT BPI Phase III Bleachers and Press Box Week Ending November 28, 2014 planning schedule a. Continue to work on ADA ramp (there are some design issues to cross an existing parking lot, the ross slope doesn t meet ADA requirement of 2%. We have to make our decision how to proceed. My recommendations are: cut or saw cat and re-grade the slope, see pictures below) b. Partial Demobilization c. Mulch hill side Weekly Manager s Report 11/22/14 to 11/28/14 2

3 2013 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE/2015 GO BOND NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT/FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT RT 51 OVERLAY ZONING CODE PROJECT STRATEGIC PLAN The plan was adopted by Council on November 24, I will be sending out the final version to everyone in a separate . COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISEMENT POLICY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM PROJECT IN-HOUSE SEWAGE COLLECTIONS PROJECT Weekly Manager s Report 11/22/14 to 11/28/14 3

4 BOROUGH OPERATIONS REPORT ADMINISTRATIVE Reviewed and addressed s. Assigned various tasks and projects to staff. Cleaned up Electronic Scanned Documents and E-Filed them accordingly Weekly Planning of Schedule and Priorities Reviewed Finance Director s Time Sheets Reviewed Voic Messages Reviewed regular mail and scanned and filed accordingly Returned all voic calls ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOROUGH S ASSOCIATION (ACBA) General Membership Meeting - Allegheny County Borough s Association Banquet When: Thursday, December 11, 2014 Where: Edgewood County Club Time: 6PM with Dinner at 7PM No cost to the Borough s Delegates, Councilman Dean Trent and Councilman Dr. Bob Pasquantonio. Any other member who would like to attend the price is only $25/person. Please let Lou know prior to December 1, 2014 if you wish to attend. ALLEGHENY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES (ALOM) Bi-Annual Legislative Reception When: Thursday, January 15, 2015 Where: Heinz Field North Club Lounge Time: 6PM with Dinner at 7PM Cost: Council Members - Borough Pays Guests - $65.00 Please let Lou know prior to January 1, 2015 if you wish to attend. Weekly Manager s Report 11/22/14 to 11/28/14 4

5 Brentwood, Baldwin, Whitehall Chamber of Commerce BRENTWOOD BALDWIN WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING BRENTWOOD BALDWIN WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Don't forget to make you lunch reservation! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce General Meeting Luncheon December 4, 2015 The Georgetown Centre 526 East Bruceton Road Pittsburgh, PA Noon Guest Speaker Angela Garcia Deputy Director, Global Links Global Links is a humanitarian aid organization that works to improve public health and the environment, redirecting millions of tons of medical surplus away from landfills toward resource-poor communities. Based in Pittsburgh, Global Links works with hospitals, healthcare facilities and the community to capture still-useful medical supplies and equipment that can improve or save lives- locally and globally. Angela Garcia, Deputy Director of Global Links, will give a presentation on Global Links' work in Western Pennsylvania and around the world to improve health through the provision of key medical resources. The Chamber will once again collect gifts for South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM) Angel Emporium Each year, SHIM provides gifts to families in their programs. Children and adults shop separately, and then wrap their presents to exchange at home. Gifts are needed for all ages and genders! Simply purchase a gift and bring it unwrapped to the chamber luncheon on December 4 th. Here are some gift suggestions Children Games, Toys, Dolls, Puzzles, Trucks, Action Figures, Craft Kits, Skates, and Sports balls (soccer, basketball, football, and baseball) Teens Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Makeup Kits, Slippers, Jewelry, Wallets, Watches, CD s, Purses, Team Wear (Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, etc.), Caps, Electronic Games, Perfume/Cologne, Body Lotions, Books Weekly Manager s Report 11/22/14 to 11/28/14 5

6 Household Crock Pots, Blenders, Electric Skillets, Coffeemakers, Humidifiers, Heaters, Dishware, Glasses, Flatware, Pots and Pans, Toaster Ovens, Alarm Clocks, Board Games, Candles, Comforters, Blankets, Sheet Sets Men Tools, Electric Razors, Car Accessories, Wallets, Watches, Sweatshirts, Gloves, Caps, Socks, Undershirts, Briefs, Boxers, Ties Women Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Jewelry Boxes, Jewelry, Perfume, Makeup Kits, Wallets, Watches, Purses, Slippers, Nail Polish, Robes, Sweatshirts Advance reservations requested Mary Dilla: $20 with reservation $25 without reservation and non-members Code Enforcement/Building Inspection See attached Weekly Report. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 11/25/14 Attended the BBW Chamber of Commerce Board of Director s Meeting. (See attached Agenda and Informational Packet) COUNCIL RELATED Replied to s from Council members. Returned calls to Council members Received calls from Council members Met with a couple members of Council on a variety of items this week. COUNCIL PACKETS 11/26/14 Worked on weekly Council Packet. 11/24/14 Worked on weekly Council Packet. COUNCIL MEETING & PREPARATIONS 11/24/14 Prepared for and attended the Regular Borough Council Meeting. Engineering Refer to report. Finance 11/26/14 Reviewed various invoices and signed off on checks. Weekly Manager s Report 11/22/14 to 11/28/14 6

7 Information Technology/Web Page Grant Software 11/25/14 Notified ecivis of Council s decision to enter into an agreement with them. Legal EMS Contract 11/24/14 Indicated to C. Levine that the Draft Agreement is currently being reviewed by EMS. I stated that a question pertaining to the permitted maximum term of the agreement has been raised. I informed C. Levine that former Borough Solicitor Tom Ayoob has indicated that a Borough Council cannot bind another Council into agreements that are longer than 2 years. C. Levine stated he will look into this matter and begin his review of the contract. Brentwood Library Agreement 11/24/14 Indicated to C. Levine that I had sent him and the Library the latest copies of the Agreements. Solicitor 11/24/14 Received a phone call from C. Levine regarding Regular Borough Council meeting. I asked if the Borough could release the Police Chief s Settlement Agreement and the Farrell Investigation. C. Levine indicated that he believes the Settlement Agreement could be relased but that there could be some question on the Farrell Report considering it pertains to personnel. This item will be discussed this evening during Executive Session. Manager s Report Prepared weekly Manager s report. Public Relations 11/24/14 Received a call from the South Hills Record pertaining to their request for information on the Chief s Settlement Agreement and the Investigation. Weekly Manager s Report 11/22/14 to 11/28/14 7

8 Review of Meetings and Priorities accomplished during the Week ending November 28, 2014 Proposed Hours Actual Hours SPECIAL PROJECTS 1 Grants (Green Trails) = Intergovernmental Agreement = Boro Bldg Project = Strategic Planning = EMS RFP = Field Rental Policy = Naming Right's Policy = Video Survellence RFP = BPI III - Bleacher Project = GO BOND = Banking RFP = Stadium Agreement = Delinquent Sewage Collector (Review/Interviews) = Alcohol Policy = Sidewalk Repair Policy = Roadway Rehab Program = Organization Policy = Trail Committee = Rt. 51 Overlay District = Anti-Bullying Ordinance = GIS Project = Sewage Fee Collections Project = BUDGET = OPERATIONS = IN Community/Newsletter = 0 0 Administrative Items = Civil Service = 0 0 Code Enforcment = 0 0 Community Affairs/Economic Development = CONNECT = 0 0 EDS = 0 0 Engineering = 0 0 Finances = 2 1 Healthcare Related = 0 0 Council Related (phone calls, meetings, etc.) = Council Meetings (Prep./Agendas/Attend = 6 5 Council Packets = 2 2 Manager s Report = Insurance = 0 0 Legal = Library = 0 0 Parks & Recreations = 0 0 Pensions = 0 0 Personnel = 1 0 Pool = 0 0 Professional Development = 0 0 Public Relations = Public Safety = 0 0 Public Works = 0 0 Safety Committee Meeting = 0 0 Sewage Related = 0 0 SHACOG = 0 0 School District = 0 0 IT = Personal Days /PTO = 3 0 Holiday (Thanksgive and Day After) = Totals = Weekly Manager s Report 11/22/14 to 11/28/14 8

9 Review of Meetings and Priorities planned for the Week ending December 05, 2014 Proposed Hours Actual Hours SPECIAL PROJECTS 1 Grants (Green Trails) = 0 2 Intergovernmental Agreement = Boro Bldg Project = Strategic Planning = EMS RFP = Field Rental Policy = Naming Right's Policy = Video Survellence RFP = BPI III - Bleacher Project = GO BOND = Banking RFP = Stadium Agreement = Delinquent Sewage Collector (Review/Interviews) = Alcohol Policy = Sidewalk Repair Policy = Roadway Rehab Program = Organization Policy = Trail Committee = Rt. 51 Overlay District = Anti-Bullying Ordinance = GIS Project = Sewage Fee Collections Project = BUDGET = 5 OPERATIONS = IN Community/Newsletter = 0 Administrative Items = 6.5 Civil Service = 0 Code Enforcment = 0 Community Affairs/Economic Development = 2 CONNECT = 0 EDS = 0 Engineering = 0 Finances = 2 Healthcare Related = 0 Council Related (phone calls, meetings, etc.) = 1 Council Meetings (Prep./Agendas/Attend = 11 Council Packets = 1 Manager s Report = 2 Insurance = 0 Legal = 1 Library = 0 Parks & Recreations = 1 Pensions = 0 Personnel = 1 Pool = 0 Professional Development = 0 Public Relations = 4 Public Safety = 0 Public Works = 0 Safety Committee Meeting = 3 Sewage Related = 0 SHACOG = 0 School District = 0 IT = 0 Personal Days /PTO = 8 Holiday (Thanksgive and Day After) = 0 Totals = Weekly Manager s Report 11/22/14 to 11/28/14 9

10 December 01, 2014 Personal Day 8 Hours December 02, :30 AM 2:00 PM MTG/SAFETY COMMITTEE 3:30 PM 4:30 PM MTG/Recreation Department Meeting 4:30 PM 7:30 PM EVENT/Tucker Arnsberg December 04, :00 PM 1:30 PM MTG/BBW Chamber Lunch Meeting 7:00 PM 9:00 PM EVENT/Governor Elect and County Executive Announcement December 05, :00 AM 10:30 AM MTG/Monthly Staff Meeting 5:00 PM 10:00 PM EVENT/Borough Christmas Party If you have any questions or comments or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to give me a call. Very truly yours, BRENTWOOD BOROUGH George Zboyovsky, PE Borough Manager cc: D. Troy Mayor via A. Zeppuhar Acting Chief Staff Weekly Manager s Report 11/22/14 to 11/28/14 10