August 3, 2026, Regular Commissioners Meeting

Elizabeth Township

Board of Commissioners

Monday, August 3, 2026, 7:00 PM

Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

Roll Call

Executive Session Acknowledgment

Executive session was held on August 3, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

Department Reports

·        Code Enforcement

·        Engineer

·        Police

·        Public Works

·        Sanitary (Veolia Water)

·        Solicitor

·        Township Manager

Committee Reports

·        Budget, Finance, Grants, Legislation & General Government

·        Code Enforcement

·        Parks & Recreation

·        Personnel

·        Public Safety & Public Works

·        Sanitation & Stormwater

·        EFSD Collaboration Committee

·        Junior Commissioner

·        Fire Department

Presentation: None

Public Comment: (See Sign-Up Sheet)

Discussion: E-bikes

Resolutions (Roll Call): None

Ordinances (Roll Call): None

Items for Consideration

Non-Expenditure Items (Consent Votes):

1.      Motion to approve the Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes dated July 6, 2026.

2.      Motion to approve the Commissioners’ Workshop Meeting Minutes dated July 20, 2026.

3.      Motion to accept the resignation of Charles Smith from the Elizabeth Township Zoning Hearing Board, effective July 20, 2026.

Non-Expenditure Items (Roll Call Votes):

4.      Motion to accept the recommendation of the Elizabeth Township Planning Commission to approve the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church Subdivision Plan to separate the church building from the dwelling on parcel 651-J-58. The properties are in an R-3 zoning district.

5.      Motion to accept the recommendation of the Elizabeth Township Planning Commission to approve the Piacuadio Subdivision Plan to separate the existing structure facing Industry Road from parcel 1266-G-5, contingent upon the approved variance being reflected on the survey. The properties are in an R-3 zoning district.

6.      Motion to accept the recommendation of the Elizabeth Township Planning Commission to approve the Hoffman Subdivision Plan to revise the lot line between two existing parcels at 1569-C-12 & 1414-F-180. The properties are in an R-1 zoning district.

7.      Motion to terminate employee 1043 effective July 9, 2026.

8.      Motion to approve a 21-day free trial of the OnScene Sync Program with Mayvue for the Code Enforcement Department. There is no commitment after the free trial.   

Expenditure Items (Roll Call Votes):

9.      Motion to approve the Township Bill Warrant dated August 3, 2026, in the amount of $539,594.06

10.   Motion to approve the Sanitary Bill Warrant dated August 3, 2026, in the amount of $894,386.20.

11.   Motion to ratify the vote taken on July 7, 2026, authorizing the Township to explore available funding options for the Penn Oak Street Bridge and to coordinate with PennDOT regarding a roadway study, if needed, related to the bridge and surrounding roadway conditions.

12.   Motion to approve the Grant Administration Agreement between Elizabeth Township and the Workingmen’s Mutual Beneficial Union (WMBU) related to the awarded 2024 LSA Grant.

13.   Motion to ratify the vote from July 7, 2026, to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Green-Light-Go Project for the addition of a new controller cabinet, electrical service, and Miovision detection system at the Boston Hollow Road/Renzie Road/Smithfield Street/Boston Bridge intersection. The total cost will be $79,000.00, less a $12,000.00 project credit, resulting in a net increase of $67,000.00. 70.91% of this cost will be paid through a Green-Light-Go Grant.

14.   Motion to authorize the Township Solicitor to file a municipal lien against Lot & Block 0653-G-00038 in the amount of $4,891.40 for all costs incurred by the Township in connection with the abatement of the property, in accordance with applicable law.

15.   Motion to ratify the vote from July 9, 2026, to approve the rental of two portable air-conditioning units from Sunbelt Rentals for temporary use in the Police Department until the permanent air-conditioning unit is delivered and installed.

16.   Motion to ratify the vote from July 8, 2026, to approve an additional $800.00 for the replacement rooftop air-conditioning unit serving the Police Department increasing the total project cost from $4,800.00 to $5,600.00, to upgrade to a 4-ton unit that is better sized to adequately serve the space.

17.   Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 from El Grande Industries for the Multi-Purpose Athletic Field Phase I Parking facility in an amount of $6,785.00.

18.   Motion to approve the Final Pay Application No. 1 from El Grande Industries for the Multi-Purpose Athletic Field Phase I Parking facility in the amount of $95,575.00 which includes the total for Change Order No. 1. This cost will be reimbursed through a 2024 LSA Grant.

19.   Motion to approve Pay Application No. 8 from PDDM Solutions in the amount of $9,580.52 for work at the

Municipal Complex. This cost will be reimbursed through a 2023 LSA Grant.

20.   Motion to approve Elizabeth Township’s continued participation in the Federal Surplus Property Program.  This is a three-year membership with no cost to the Township.

21.   Motion to authorize the advertisement to hire one full-time Class A Laborer for the Public Works Department, in accordance with the qualifications and rate of pay established in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

22.   Motion to promote employee 1080 to a Class C Patrolman effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement.

23.   Motion to approve the final payment to A&H Equipment in the amount of $166,762.00 for the purchase of two Western Star Dump Trucks for the Public Works Department.  This will be paid for by the Capital Fund Account.

24.   Motion to approve the Final Reimbursement Payment No. 3 to the Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Company in the amount of $73,252.50 under Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Grant Contract No. C000094667 for the replacement of the liner at the Buena Vista Pool.

25.   Motion to approve the purchase of 88.5 tons of bioretention soil, as recommended by HRG, for the Stoneybrook Rain Garden, in the amount not to exceed $5,000.00 dollars. This work will be performed by the Elizabeth Township Public Works Department.

26.   Motion to approve a five-year lease agreement with Avive for a lifesaver plan at a total cost of $25,560.55, with $6,120.91 due at signing. This plan will include 9 AEDs, carrying cases, rescue kits, one training cartridge, and pad replacement.

27.   Motion to appoint _______________________ to the Elizabeth Township Zoning Hearing Board. This appointment will fill a vacant seat with a term that expires on December 31, 2026.

28.   Motion to appoint _______________________ to a four-year term on the Elizabeth Township Zoning Hearing Board as an alternate member. The term will expire on August 3, 2030.

29.   Motion to purchase appliances for all three community center buildings from SESCO Specialty Equipment Sales Company, through Nappies Food Service as the equipment distributor, at a cost of $24,407.00. This was made possible through a donation from US Steel and was the lowest of three bids. Included in the sale is shipping and on-site install, manufacture warranties, castors for all equipment, and gas lines for necessary equipment. 

30.   Motion to approve Pay Application No.2 with McClure Company in the amount of $60,110.00 for the Boston & Buena Vista Pump Station Improvements. This payment with be reimbursed through the PA Small Sewer and Water ARPA grant.

31.   Motion to hire Abigail Inhat as the Executive Administrative Assistant, as recommended by the Personnel Committee. Abigail Inhat will be a full-time, salaried employee, subject to the terms and conditions of employment established by Elizabeth Township Commissioners.   

32.   Motion to approve the estimate from Awnings and Beyond for the purchase and installation of an awning at the Field House located at the Rhino Memorial Ballfield, at a cost not to exceed $13,150.00.

33.   Motion to rescind a motion to accept the quote from RC Haywood Refrigeration Inc. for the emergency disconnect and mast at the Duncan Station Pump Station in the amount of $9,500.00

34.   Motion to accept the recommendation of HRG for emergency repairs at Wylie Pump Station through Border Patrol, LLC in the amount of $76,175.00. This work includes multiple valve replacements and 8” bypass connection.

35.   Motion to approve a $500.00 donation to the Blaine Hill Fire Department’s Community Day. The event will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Blaine Hill Fire Hall.

Adjournment

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