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Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 1 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING AUGUST 25, 2026 OF THE MT. LEBANON COMMISSION The Commission of Mt.

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  • Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 1 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING AUGUST 25, 2026 OF THE MT. LEBANON COMMISSION The Commission of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, held an Adjourned Meeting at 8 P.M., on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Commission Vice President Flynn called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Manager McGill called the roll. Present were Anne Swager Wilson, Nick Petti, Andrew Flynn and Maragret Izzo. Jeff Siegler was not present. Also, present were Police Chief Haberman, Public Information Officer Lilley, Fire Chief Christofel and Assistant Manager/Municipal Planner McMeans. Dan Deiseroth of the engineer’s office and Phil Weis of the solicitor’s office attended online. COMMISSION/MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Manager McGill summarized the information that was reviewed during the discussion session, including updates on various activities from the commissioners for various advisory boards to which they are liaison to, a review of the bids received for Seymour Middle Field project, an update on the status of items in the Comprehensive Plan and a review of the CIP Program 2027 items. Manager McGill stated that prior to this meeting, the Commission met in executive session to receive legal advice from the solicitor on a variety of topics. The next meeting of the Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. Meetings are held at 8 pm in Commission Chambers, with the discussion session meeting starting at approximately 6:30 p.m., in Room C. These meetings are available on Zoom. The executive session starts at approximately 6 p.m. Ms. Swager Wilson said here’s a tongue twister for you! This Friday is the Final, Final Friday of the summer! Enjoy the last of our summer concert series in Clearview Common on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. We’re featuring the Grateful Dead inspired music of Fungus, one of Pittsburgh’s most popular bands. Admission is free and we invite you to start the evening in our Uptown shops and restaurants. Hope to see you there. Ms. Swager Wilson announced that Mt. Lebanon municipal offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Our waste hauler will not collect trash that day. All pickups will be delayed one day for the rest of the week. Thanks to our first responders, including police, fire and EMS, who WILL be on the clock all weekend keeping us safe … so that the rest of us can enjoy the last weekend of summer. Ms. Swager Wilson said to get ready for the annual Mt. Lebanon Artists Market, presented by the Mt. Lebanon Partnership on Saturday and Sunday, September 26th and 27th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Academy Avenue parking lot. This juried arts festival attracts artists from all over the tri- state area. Check out more than 65 booths with art of all kinds and fun for the whole crew. Admission is free. Details about the entire weekend are available at MtLeboPartnership.org. Finally, Ms. Swager Wilson said that you should receive your copy of Mt. Lebanon Magazine any day now. Inside that issue, you’ll find the schedule and instructions for fall leaf collection, which will begin in October. Please tear out that page and save it for reference. And please do not blow Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 2 leaves into the street until the program begins. … Doing so will clog the storm sewer catch basins, leading to flooding during rain. CITIZEN COMMENTS Bill Hoon of 456 Coolidge Avenue spoke about deer and speeding. Dave Egler of 121 Poplar Drive complimented the new Lebo Beat newspaper and discussed the potholes on the state roads in Mt. Lebanon. Kyle Stott of 307 Oak Forest Drive thanked the Commission for the improvements made to the golf course and is asking for additional improvements such as moving to electric carts. Mr. McGill said that we are currently on a five-year lease for the golf carts, but after the lease is up, things like moving to electric carts and obtaining the infrastructure needed for electric carts will be investigated. Mr. McGill further indicated that if funds are allocated for a project and the project is not able to be completed in the year that it is budgeted for, those funds may be carried over to next year to fund the project. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE ADJOURNED MEETING HELD JULY 28, 2026 Ms. Izzo moved, and Ms. Swager Wilson seconded to approve the minutes. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION OF THE CONCURRING RESOLUTION NO. R-15-26 CDBG GRANT APPLICATION FOR ADA SIDEWALK RAMP UPGRADES An application is being prepared for submission to Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) for the 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project through the South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG). A full application with Concurring Resolution must be submitted by December 1, 2026. The project will include the installation of handicapped curb ramps at various intersections within the Municipality. The Municipal Engineer has reviewed the document and recommends adoption of the resolution and transmitting it to SHACOG for submission to ACED. Mr. Petti moved, and Ms. Izzo seconded to adopt the Concurring Resolution No. R-15-26 for the 2027 CDBG Grant application for the ADA sidewalk ramp upgrade project. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. R-16-26 ACCEPTING A POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES GRANT Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 3 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is providing grant funds totaling $105,961.81 that includes enforcement reimbursements from PennDOT for DUI, Aggressive Driver, Click It or Ticket, Pedestrian, and Distracted Driving for the 2027 calendar year. Ms. Swager Wilson moved and Mr. Petti seconded to adopt Resolution No. R-16-26 authorizing acceptance of the grant funds. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION FOR THE AWARD OF THE CD YR 50-7.5 2024 ADA RAMPS PROJECT - MT. LEBANON Bids were received and opened July 30, 2026 by South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG) for the Mt. Lebanon ADA Ramps Project. Five (5) bids were electronically submitted for the opening. This project is being administered by SHACOG and will be partially funded by the YR 50-7.5 Community Development Block Grant, in the amount of $20,000. This project includes the installation of handicapped curb ramps at various locations throughout the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon The Municipal Engineer has verified the bids as follows: Contractor Base Bid Joe Palmieri Construction $40,000.00 Fryer Excavating LLC $50,000.00 Verardi Landscapes LLC $70,000.00 Michael Facchiano Contracting, Inc. $81,200.00 N & N Landscaping LLC $91,342.00 The Municipal Engineer has reviewed the bids and determined the low bid to be accurate. The Engineer recommends the project be awarded to Joe Palmieri Construction, Inc. The contractor has completed this work in the Municipality in previous years. The budgeted amount for this contract is $40,000.00. The project is within budget and is to be funded through the General Funds Account. Ms. Izzo moved and Ms. Swager Wilson seconded to authorize SHACOG to award the CD YR 50-7.5 2024 ADA Ramps Project - Mt. Lebanon Contract to Joe Palmieri Construction, Inc. in the amount of $40,000. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION TO PURCHASE A DUI/TRAFFIC TRAILER, FORTY-SIX (46)ACTIVE SHOOTER KITS AND FORTY-NINE (49) UPGRADED OPTICS The Police Department has requested the purchase of a DUI/Traffic Trailer. The MLPD Traffic Services Unit administers the South Hills DUI Task Force. Aggressive Driving and DUI grants require these operations to utilize a trailer to house equipment, provide lighting and logistical support during these initiatives. The MLPD, also, utilizes the trailer during in-house driver training Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 4 and school evacuation drills. The current trailer is approximately 30 years old and does not provide sufficient protection for the equipment contained within. Tom’s Trailer has provided a price of $9,320.00 under COSTARS contract #0000152113. The Police Department is also requesting approval to purchase forty-six (46) Active Shooter Kits. Active Shooter Kits provide officers with the latest ballistic protection and lifesaving capabilities. These kits include lightweight ballistic rifle panels (ballistic vest inserts that are capable of stopping a rifle round), ballistic panel carriers for non-uniformed personnel, and “Go Bags” that contain extra rifle magazines and lifesaving equipment (IFAC/First Aid). These kits will be issued to each officer to avoid excessive communal wear and tear. The total cost of the items contained in the Active Shooter Kits is $79,202.40 from Northeastern uniforms under COSTARS contract #037-E22-044 Finally, the Police Department is requesting the purchase of forty-nine optics to be included in the Active Shooter Kits. These optics will provide binoculars (3) and monoculars (46) for issuance and use during a myriad of emergency situations and surveillance details. Officers were previously issued a limited supply of communal units, which have now reached their end of useful life due. Again, individual issuance allows for extended service time due to singular care and maintenance. The cost of this equipment is $5,343.46 from Strohman Enterprises, Inc. under GSA contract #47QSWA20D006G The total cost of this proposal is $93,876.85 to be paid from The Department of Treasury forfeiture funds. Mr. Petti moved and Ms. Swager Wilson seconded to approve the purchase of a DUI Traffic Trailer, Forty-Six (46) Active Shooter Kits and Forty-Nine (49) Upgraded Optics utilizing non- budgeted, Mt. Lebanon Police, forfeiture funds received from the U.S. Department of Treasury in the amount of $93,876.85 utilizing, COSTARS contract #0000152113, COSTARS Contract # 037- E22-044 and GSA contract #47QSWA20D006G.The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF COMMENCEMENT OF PENSION BENEFITS ADJOURNMENT The employee detailed below has requested benefit commencement commensurate with the terms of their pension plans. Employee Name Pension Plan Start Date Domenic Depasquale General Employees 09/01/2026 Ms. Swager Wilson Moved and Mr. Petti seconded to approve benefit commencement for Domenic Depasquale The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF THE EXPENDITURE LIST FOR JULY TOTALING $8,157,203.18 Ms. Izzo moved and Ms. Swager Wilson seconded to approve the expenditure list for July totaling $8,157,203.18. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Mr. Petti asked that the reports be received and filed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 pm.

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  • Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 1 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING AUGUST 25, 2026 OF THE MT. LEBANON COMMISSION The Commission of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, held an Adjourned Meeting at 8 P.M., on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Commission Vice President Flynn called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Manager McGill called the roll. Present were Anne Swager Wilson, Nick Petti, Andrew Flynn and Maragret Izzo. Jeff Siegler was not present. Also, present were Police Chief Haberman, Public Information Officer Lilley, Fire Chief Christofel and Assistant Manager/Municipal Planner McMeans. Dan Deiseroth of the engineer’s office and Phil Weis of the solicitor’s office attended online. COMMISSION/MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Manager McGill summarized the information that was reviewed during the discussion session, including updates on various activities from the commissioners for various advisory boards to which they are liaison to, a review of the bids received for Seymour Middle Field project, an update on the status of items in the Comprehensive Plan and a review of the CIP Program 2027 items. Manager McGill stated that prior to this meeting, the Commission met in executive session to receive legal advice from the solicitor on a variety of topics. The next meeting of the Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. Meetings are held at 8 pm in Commission Chambers, with the discussion session meeting starting at approximately 6:30 p.m., in Room C. These meetings are available on Zoom. The executive session starts at approximately 6 p.m. Ms. Swager Wilson said here’s a tongue twister for you! This Friday is the Final, Final Friday of the summer! Enjoy the last of our summer concert series in Clearview Common on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. We’re featuring the Grateful Dead inspired music of Fungus, one of Pittsburgh’s most popular bands. Admission is free and we invite you to start the evening in our Uptown shops and restaurants. Hope to see you there. Ms. Swager Wilson announced that Mt. Lebanon municipal offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Our waste hauler will not collect trash that day. All pickups will be delayed one day for the rest of the week. Thanks to our first responders, including police, fire and EMS, who WILL be on the clock all weekend keeping us safe … so that the rest of us can enjoy the last weekend of summer. Ms. Swager Wilson said to get ready for the annual Mt. Lebanon Artists Market, presented by the Mt. Lebanon Partnership on Saturday and Sunday, September 26th and 27th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Academy Avenue parking lot. This juried arts festival attracts artists from all over the tri- state area. Check out more than 65 booths with art of all kinds and fun for the whole crew. Admission is free. Details about the entire weekend are available at MtLeboPartnership.org. Finally, Ms. Swager Wilson said that you should receive your copy of Mt. Lebanon Magazine any day now. Inside that issue, you’ll find the schedule and instructions for fall leaf collection, which will begin in October. Please tear out that page and save it for reference. And please do not blow Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 2 leaves into the street until the program begins. … Doing so will clog the storm sewer catch basins, leading to flooding during rain. CITIZEN COMMENTS Bill Hoon of 456 Coolidge Avenue spoke about deer and speeding. Dave Egler of 121 Poplar Drive complimented the new Lebo Beat newspaper and discussed the potholes on the state roads in Mt. Lebanon. Kyle Stott of 307 Oak Forest Drive thanked the Commission for the improvements made to the golf course and is asking for additional improvements such as moving to electric carts. Mr. McGill said that we are currently on a five-year lease for the golf carts, but after the lease is up, things like moving to electric carts and obtaining the infrastructure needed for electric carts will be investigated. Mr. McGill further indicated that if funds are allocated for a project and the project is not able to be completed in the year that it is budgeted for, those funds may be carried over to next year to fund the project. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE ADJOURNED MEETING HELD JULY 28, 2026 Ms. Izzo moved, and Ms. Swager Wilson seconded to approve the minutes. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION OF THE CONCURRING RESOLUTION NO. R-15-26 CDBG GRANT APPLICATION FOR ADA SIDEWALK RAMP UPGRADES An application is being prepared for submission to Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) for the 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project through the South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG). A full application with Concurring Resolution must be submitted by December 1, 2026. The project will include the installation of handicapped curb ramps at various intersections within the Municipality. The Municipal Engineer has reviewed the document and recommends adoption of the resolution and transmitting it to SHACOG for submission to ACED. Mr. Petti moved, and Ms. Izzo seconded to adopt the Concurring Resolution No. R-15-26 for the 2027 CDBG Grant application for the ADA sidewalk ramp upgrade project. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. R-16-26 ACCEPTING A POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES GRANT Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 3 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is providing grant funds totaling $105,961.81 that includes enforcement reimbursements from PennDOT for DUI, Aggressive Driver, Click It or Ticket, Pedestrian, and Distracted Driving for the 2027 calendar year. Ms. Swager Wilson moved and Mr. Petti seconded to adopt Resolution No. R-16-26 authorizing acceptance of the grant funds. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION FOR THE AWARD OF THE CD YR 50-7.5 2024 ADA RAMPS PROJECT - MT. LEBANON Bids were received and opened July 30, 2026 by South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG) for the Mt. Lebanon ADA Ramps Project. Five (5) bids were electronically submitted for the opening. This project is being administered by SHACOG and will be partially funded by the YR 50-7.5 Community Development Block Grant, in the amount of $20,000. This project includes the installation of handicapped curb ramps at various locations throughout the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon The Municipal Engineer has verified the bids as follows: Contractor Base Bid Joe Palmieri Construction $40,000.00 Fryer Excavating LLC $50,000.00 Verardi Landscapes LLC $70,000.00 Michael Facchiano Contracting, Inc. $81,200.00 N & N Landscaping LLC $91,342.00 The Municipal Engineer has reviewed the bids and determined the low bid to be accurate. The Engineer recommends the project be awarded to Joe Palmieri Construction, Inc. The contractor has completed this work in the Municipality in previous years. The budgeted amount for this contract is $40,000.00. The project is within budget and is to be funded through the General Funds Account. Ms. Izzo moved and Ms. Swager Wilson seconded to authorize SHACOG to award the CD YR 50-7.5 2024 ADA Ramps Project - Mt. Lebanon Contract to Joe Palmieri Construction, Inc. in the amount of $40,000. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION TO PURCHASE A DUI/TRAFFIC TRAILER, FORTY-SIX (46)ACTIVE SHOOTER KITS AND FORTY-NINE (49) UPGRADED OPTICS The Police Department has requested the purchase of a DUI/Traffic Trailer. The MLPD Traffic Services Unit administers the South Hills DUI Task Force. Aggressive Driving and DUI grants require these operations to utilize a trailer to house equipment, provide lighting and logistical support during these initiatives. The MLPD, also, utilizes the trailer during in-house driver training Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 4 and school evacuation drills. The current trailer is approximately 30 years old and does not provide sufficient protection for the equipment contained within. Tom’s Trailer has provided a price of $9,320.00 under COSTARS contract #0000152113. The Police Department is also requesting approval to purchase forty-six (46) Active Shooter Kits. Active Shooter Kits provide officers with the latest ballistic protection and lifesaving capabilities. These kits include lightweight ballistic rifle panels (ballistic vest inserts that are capable of stopping a rifle round), ballistic panel carriers for non-uniformed personnel, and “Go Bags” that contain extra rifle magazines and lifesaving equipment (IFAC/First Aid). These kits will be issued to each officer to avoid excessive communal wear and tear. The total cost of the items contained in the Active Shooter Kits is $79,202.40 from Northeastern uniforms under COSTARS contract #037-E22-044 Finally, the Police Department is requesting the purchase of forty-nine optics to be included in the Active Shooter Kits. These optics will provide binoculars (3) and monoculars (46) for issuance and use during a myriad of emergency situations and surveillance details. Officers were previously issued a limited supply of communal units, which have now reached their end of useful life due. Again, individual issuance allows for extended service time due to singular care and maintenance. The cost of this equipment is $5,343.46 from Strohman Enterprises, Inc. under GSA contract #47QSWA20D006G The total cost of this proposal is $93,876.85 to be paid from The Department of Treasury forfeiture funds. Mr. Petti moved and Ms. Swager Wilson seconded to approve the purchase of a DUI Traffic Trailer, Forty-Six (46) Active Shooter Kits and Forty-Nine (49) Upgraded Optics utilizing non- budgeted, Mt. Lebanon Police, forfeiture funds received from the U.S. Department of Treasury in the amount of $93,876.85 utilizing, COSTARS contract #0000152113, COSTARS Contract # 037- E22-044 and GSA contract #47QSWA20D006G.The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF COMMENCEMENT OF PENSION BENEFITS ADJOURNMENT The employee detailed below has requested benefit commencement commensurate with the terms of their pension plans. Employee Name Pension Plan Start Date Domenic Depasquale General Employees 09/01/2026 Ms. Swager Wilson Moved and Mr. Petti seconded to approve benefit commencement for Domenic Depasquale The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF THE EXPENDITURE LIST FOR JULY TOTALING $8,157,203.18 Ms. Izzo moved and Ms. Swager Wilson seconded to approve the expenditure list for July totaling $8,157,203.18. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Mr. Petti asked that the reports be received and filed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 pm.
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Commission — Minutes (7/28/2026)

Commission · Minutes

Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 1 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING JULY 28, 2026 OF THE MT. LEBANON COMMISSION The Commission of Mt.

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  • Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 1 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING JULY 28, 2026 OF THE MT. LEBANON COMMISSION The Commission of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, held an Adjourned Meeting at 8 P.M., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Commission President Siegler called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Manager McGill called the roll. Present were Anne Swager Wilson, Andrew Flynn, Jeff Siegler and Maragret Izzo. Nick Petti was not present. Also, present were Police Chief Haberman, Public Information Officer Lilley, Assistant Fire Chief Daniels, Finance Director McCreery and Assistant Manager/Municipal Planner McMeans. Phil Weis of the solicitor’s office and Dan Deiseroth of the engineer’s office were present. PRESENTATION OF LIFESAVER AWARD BY CHIEF DAVID TERKEL OF MRTSA Chief David Terkel presented lifesaver awards to a group of individuals who helped save someone’s life who was in cardiac arrest at The Saloon June 12. COMMISSION/MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Manager McGill summarized the information that was reviewed during the discussion session, including updates on various activities from the commissioners for various advisory boards to which they are liaison to, an update on activities of the Mt. Lebanon Partnership, a review of information regarding building permit review and issuance timelines and a review of the options regarding the stormwater fund. Manager McGill stated that prior to this meeting, the Commission met in executive session to receive legal advice from the solicitor on a variety of topics and make appointments for the Junior Commissioner positions. The next meeting of the Commission will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 8 p.m. There is no meeting on August 1, 2026. Meetings are held at 8 pm in Commission Chambers, with the discussion session meeting starting at approximately 6:30 p.m., in Room C. These meetings are available on Zoom. The executive session starts at approximately 6 p.m. Mr. Flynn, on behalf of the Commission and staff, sent their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of former Commissioner Jim Howell, who died on July 14 at the age of 77. A talented, highly regarded architect, Jim served this board from 1992 through 1995. Among his many volunteer activities were several trips to Africa to build irrigation systems. The funeral was last week. We remain grateful to him for his many contributions to bettering life in Mt. Lebanon. Mr. Flynn said that Mt. Lebanon wants to communicate with you in many different ways so you’ll always have access to information about your town. We publish a free email newsletter called “Seven Ten” every other week. It’s full of important news you need to know, deadline reminders and links to needed resources, plus a little bit of fun. Sign up today at: www.MtLebanon.org/SevenTen (the words “Seven Ten”) Mr. Flynn announced that the Mt. Lebanon Police Department had to reschedule its annual Car Show due to storms. The rescheduled date is Sunday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 2 Washington Road. If you already registered, no need to do so again. If you haven’t signed up yet, forms are available on our website or at the police department, at the Public Safety Center, 555 Washington Road. Mr. Flynn stated that many people have old paint cans, solvents, batteries and pesticides around the house. Get rid of these harmful chemicals at our Household Hazardous Waste collection event, on Saturday, August 8 at the public works facility, Lindendale Drive, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are required and our contractors at Noble Environmental do charge a fee for the service. A price list is available when you access the schedule to book your appointment. Go to NobleEnviro.com and select Drive Through Collection under the household hazardous waste tab. Finally, Mr. Flynn had a reminder about the Final Friday this week, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Clearview Common with the music of 59 Watt. The free concert series is open to all. Commission President Siegler made a statement about the increase in electric mobility devices in recent months in our community. There was a lot of input from residents asking for something to be done. Initially legislation was considered to restrict when and where these devices could be used. After further consideration, it was realized that our current legislation already addresses these concerns. The public hearing about this was removed from the agenda for those reasons. Mr. Siegler thanked everyone who worked on this matter. Police Chief Haberman spoke about an educational approach for everyone to learn the laws of micromobility devices. He emphasized the need for safety. Commissioner Flynn spoke about the confusion for everyone over the safety rules and hopes to push the Commission to take up a Resolution to encourage the state legislature to come up with a standardized framework around the safety rules. CITIZEN COMMENTS Bill Hoon of 456 Coolidge Avenue spoke about deer. Dave Egler of 121 Poplar Drive said fees should be eliminated and taxes should be increased instead. Sean Battis of 448 Jayson Avenue supports the decision to remove the Ordinance from the agenda but says there is a great need for cycling infrastructure in the community and in the budget. Becki Campanaro of 30 Carleton Drive appreciates all the work that went into the E-bike Ordinance, and she says her main concern is safety. Patty Lowe of 750 Washington Square said that she believes education on E-bike safety is important. Commissioner Swager Wilson reminded everyone that wheeled vehicles are not allowed to be ridden on the business district sidewalks. They must be walked. Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 3 Kirill Tropin of 945 Margaretta Avenue said the underlying issue with bicycle safety is lack of bike lanes. Kate Sprehn of 254 Academy Avenue spoke in support of bikes. Marshal Eaton of 1379 Sylvandell Drive suggested a traffic garden. Enzo Zisma of 1050 Summer Place said that E-bikes are helpful on the hills in Mt. Lebanon. Morgan Sulik of 138 Sleepy Hollow Road supports education about E-bikes. Beth McCabe of 104 Shady Drive West supports safe biking suggests putting in a basic bike loop. John Ragan of 777 Shady Drive East says the biggest danger to biking are SUVs. Someone spoke on behalf of Nico Filippini Dull of 623 Oxford Boulevard. They stated that E-bikes are facing negative comments on social media for a few infractions but vehicles have many infractions daily that don’t trigger commentary. Commission President Siegler closed the Citizen Comments by stressing that the Commission is concerned and will stay on top of the issue. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 14, 2026 Ms. Swager Wilson moved, and Mr. Flynn seconded to approve the minutes. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. INTRODUCTION, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE (BILL NO. 7-26) AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000,000 THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026 The municipality desires to issue debt for the projects listed below and also to pay the costs of issuing the bonds. Proposed Projects Bond Funding Cedar Blvd Parking $617,370 Clint Seymour Lighting $1,404,000 Turf Installation $697,380 Main Park Plan Add Alternates Cedar Blvd $528,640 Brafferton Field $1,960,000 Library Revitalization $792,610 Total $6,000,000 Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 4 Mr. Flynn introduced Ordinance (Bill No. 7-26). Mr. Siegler conducted the public hearing. There were no public comments Mr. Siegler closed the public hearing. Mr. Flynn moved to enact Ordinance (Bill No. 7-26) by special procedure in accordance with section 114.6 of the Administrative Code (Vote by roll call vote and four votes are required). Mr. McGill did the roll call vote. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION TO ENACT ORDINANCE (BILL NO. 5-26) TO AMEND CHAPTER XX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SMOKE SHOPS At the April 14, 2026 meeting, the Commission introduced Ordinance (Bill No. 5-26) to amend Chapter XX of the Municipal Code (Zoning) to define smoke shops, permit them as a conditional use in the C-2 zoning district, and establish use-specific regulations. The Planning Board reviewed the ordinance at its meetings on April 21, 2026 and June 16, 2026. At the June 16 meeting, the Planning Board recommended adoption of the ordinance amendment. A public hearing was held on July 14, 2026. Ms. Swager Wilson moved and Mr. Flynn seconded to enact (Bill No. 5-26). Ms. Siegler Wilson added that smoke shops can’t be banned but this allows them to be located where it is less accessible for children. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION TO APPOINT AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR The Home Rule Charter provides that an independent CPA firm must be appointed for the annual year-end audit. The appointment may be made for a three-year term. In May 2026, a request for proposal was issued for our independent audit. Responses were due back July 10, 2026. The Municipality received one (1) response from our current audit firm. The current audit firm has provided quality services and technical expertise in a field that has become increasingly specialized. The staff recommendation is for the firm of Maher Duessel to be retained as municipal auditors for the years 2026 through 2028. The first-year cost for this work is $41,500, and the total contract is $129,000. Ms. Izzo moved and Mr. Flynn seconded to appoint Maher Duessel as independent auditor for the audit years of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR THE 2026 - 2029 SIDEWALK SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL SERVICE Requests for bids for the contractual removal of snow and ice from municipal steps and sidewalks were sent to seven local contractors, posted on the municipal website, and advertised in the Post Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 5 Gazette. The agreement will provide a base year with two renewal periods. One bid was received from Little’s Landscaping LLC. The proposed cost per response for the 2026 / 2027 season was $1,485.71 with a minimum guaranteed number of 35 responses for a total of $52,000. The proposal also includes a cost of $55,000 for the 2027 / 2028 season and $58,000 for the 2028 / 2029 renewal periods. Little’s Landscape LLC provided this service during the previous agreement in a satisfactory manner, and there is sufficient funding remaining in the 2026 budgeted snow and ice contractual account. Mr. Flynn moved and Ms. Izzo seconded to award the 2026 / 2027 Contractual Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal Service to Little Landscaping, LLC in the amount of $52,000 with two optional renewal periods. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL APPROVAL OF A LOT CONSOLIDATION PLAN FOR 716 AND 720 GYPSY LANE Daniel & Elizabeth Shaffer own the properties at 720 and 716 Gypsy Ln and are seeking to consolidate them into one 0.276- acre lot. The plan proposes to raze the structure at 716 Gypsy Ln. The lots are located in the R-2 Zoning district, and the proposed use will remain a Use By Right. The Planning Board granted preliminary approval and recommended final approval at the June 16th, 2026, Planning Board meeting. All engineering comments have been addressed. Ms. Swager Wilson moved and Ms. Izzo seconded to grant final approval to the Shaffer Consolidation Plan. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO SERVE AS JUNIOR COMMISSIONERS The Commission received applications from a number of highly qualified applicants for Junior Commissioner. The applicants were interviewed by a committee. Ms. Izzo moved to appoint Henry Clark for fall 2026 semester and Julia Antunes for spring 2027 semester. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF COMMENCEMENT OF PENSION BENEFITS ADJOURNMENT The employees detailed below have requested benefit commencement commensurate with the terms of their respective pension plans. Employee Name Pension Plan Start Date Marina Nielsen General Employees 08/01/2026 Mr. Flynn moved with thanks and Ms. Izzo seconded to approve benefit commencement for Marina Nielsen. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF THE EXPENDITURE LIST FOR JUNE TOTALING $6,998,583.18 Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 6 Ms. Swager Wilson moved and Ms. Izzo seconded to approve the expenditure list for June totaling $6,998,583.18 . The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Ms. Izzo asked that the reports be received and filed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 pm.

Action items

  • Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 1 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING JULY 28, 2026 OF THE MT. LEBANON COMMISSION The Commission of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, held an Adjourned Meeting at 8 P.M., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Commission President Siegler called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Manager McGill called the roll. Present were Anne Swager Wilson, Andrew Flynn, Jeff Siegler and Maragret Izzo. Nick Petti was not present. Also, present were Police Chief Haberman, Public Information Officer Lilley, Assistant Fire Chief Daniels, Finance Director McCreery and Assistant Manager/Municipal Planner McMeans. Phil Weis of the solicitor’s office and Dan Deiseroth of the engineer’s office were present. PRESENTATION OF LIFESAVER AWARD BY CHIEF DAVID TERKEL OF MRTSA Chief David Terkel presented lifesaver awards to a group of individuals who helped save someone’s life who was in cardiac arrest at The Saloon June 12. COMMISSION/MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Manager McGill summarized the information that was reviewed during the discussion session, including updates on various activities from the commissioners for various advisory boards to which they are liaison to, an update on activities of the Mt. Lebanon Partnership, a review of information regarding building permit review and issuance timelines and a review of the options regarding the stormwater fund. Manager McGill stated that prior to this meeting, the Commission met in executive session to receive legal advice from the solicitor on a variety of topics and make appointments for the Junior Commissioner positions. The next meeting of the Commission will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 8 p.m. There is no meeting on August 1, 2026. Meetings are held at 8 pm in Commission Chambers, with the discussion session meeting starting at approximately 6:30 p.m., in Room C. These meetings are available on Zoom. The executive session starts at approximately 6 p.m. Mr. Flynn, on behalf of the Commission and staff, sent their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of former Commissioner Jim Howell, who died on July 14 at the age of 77. A talented, highly regarded architect, Jim served this board from 1992 through 1995. Among his many volunteer activities were several trips to Africa to build irrigation systems. The funeral was last week. We remain grateful to him for his many contributions to bettering life in Mt. Lebanon. Mr. Flynn said that Mt. Lebanon wants to communicate with you in many different ways so you’ll always have access to information about your town. We publish a free email newsletter called “Seven Ten” every other week. It’s full of important news you need to know, deadline reminders and links to needed resources, plus a little bit of fun. Sign up today at: www.MtLebanon.org/SevenTen (the words “Seven Ten”) Mr. Flynn announced that the Mt. Lebanon Police Department had to reschedule its annual Car Show due to storms. The rescheduled date is Sunday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 2 Washington Road. If you already registered, no need to do so again. If you haven’t signed up yet, forms are available on our website or at the police department, at the Public Safety Center, 555 Washington Road. Mr. Flynn stated that many people have old paint cans, solvents, batteries and pesticides around the house. Get rid of these harmful chemicals at our Household Hazardous Waste collection event, on Saturday, August 8 at the public works facility, Lindendale Drive, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are required and our contractors at Noble Environmental do charge a fee for the service. A price list is available when you access the schedule to book your appointment. Go to NobleEnviro.com and select Drive Through Collection under the household hazardous waste tab. Finally, Mr. Flynn had a reminder about the Final Friday this week, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Clearview Common with the music of 59 Watt. The free concert series is open to all. Commission President Siegler made a statement about the increase in electric mobility devices in recent months in our community. There was a lot of input from residents asking for something to be done. Initially legislation was considered to restrict when and where these devices could be used. After further consideration, it was realized that our current legislation already addresses these concerns. The public hearing about this was removed from the agenda for those reasons. Mr. Siegler thanked everyone who worked on this matter. Police Chief Haberman spoke about an educational approach for everyone to learn the laws of micromobility devices. He emphasized the need for safety. Commissioner Flynn spoke about the confusion for everyone over the safety rules and hopes to push the Commission to take up a Resolution to encourage the state legislature to come up with a standardized framework around the safety rules. CITIZEN COMMENTS Bill Hoon of 456 Coolidge Avenue spoke about deer. Dave Egler of 121 Poplar Drive said fees should be eliminated and taxes should be increased instead. Sean Battis of 448 Jayson Avenue supports the decision to remove the Ordinance from the agenda but says there is a great need for cycling infrastructure in the community and in the budget. Becki Campanaro of 30 Carleton Drive appreciates all the work that went into the E-bike Ordinance, and she says her main concern is safety. Patty Lowe of 750 Washington Square said that she believes education on E-bike safety is important. Commissioner Swager Wilson reminded everyone that wheeled vehicles are not allowed to be ridden on the business district sidewalks. They must be walked. Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 3 Kirill Tropin of 945 Margaretta Avenue said the underlying issue with bicycle safety is lack of bike lanes. Kate Sprehn of 254 Academy Avenue spoke in support of bikes. Marshal Eaton of 1379 Sylvandell Drive suggested a traffic garden. Enzo Zisma of 1050 Summer Place said that E-bikes are helpful on the hills in Mt. Lebanon. Morgan Sulik of 138 Sleepy Hollow Road supports education about E-bikes. Beth McCabe of 104 Shady Drive West supports safe biking suggests putting in a basic bike loop. John Ragan of 777 Shady Drive East says the biggest danger to biking are SUVs. Someone spoke on behalf of Nico Filippini Dull of 623 Oxford Boulevard. They stated that E-bikes are facing negative comments on social media for a few infractions but vehicles have many infractions daily that don’t trigger commentary. Commission President Siegler closed the Citizen Comments by stressing that the Commission is concerned and will stay on top of the issue. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 14, 2026 Ms. Swager Wilson moved, and Mr. Flynn seconded to approve the minutes. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. INTRODUCTION, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE (BILL NO. 7-26) AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000,000 THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026 The municipality desires to issue debt for the projects listed below and also to pay the costs of issuing the bonds. Proposed Projects Bond Funding Cedar Blvd Parking $617,370 Clint Seymour Lighting $1,404,000 Turf Installation $697,380 Main Park Plan Add Alternates Cedar Blvd $528,640 Brafferton Field $1,960,000 Library Revitalization $792,610 Total $6,000,000 Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 4 Mr. Flynn introduced Ordinance (Bill No. 7-26). Mr. Siegler conducted the public hearing. There were no public comments Mr. Siegler closed the public hearing. Mr. Flynn moved to enact Ordinance (Bill No. 7-26) by special procedure in accordance with section 114.6 of the Administrative Code (Vote by roll call vote and four votes are required). Mr. McGill did the roll call vote. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION TO ENACT ORDINANCE (BILL NO. 5-26) TO AMEND CHAPTER XX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SMOKE SHOPS At the April 14, 2026 meeting, the Commission introduced Ordinance (Bill No. 5-26) to amend Chapter XX of the Municipal Code (Zoning) to define smoke shops, permit them as a conditional use in the C-2 zoning district, and establish use-specific regulations. The Planning Board reviewed the ordinance at its meetings on April 21, 2026 and June 16, 2026. At the June 16 meeting, the Planning Board recommended adoption of the ordinance amendment. A public hearing was held on July 14, 2026. Ms. Swager Wilson moved and Mr. Flynn seconded to enact (Bill No. 5-26). Ms. Siegler Wilson added that smoke shops can’t be banned but this allows them to be located where it is less accessible for children. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION TO APPOINT AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR The Home Rule Charter provides that an independent CPA firm must be appointed for the annual year-end audit. The appointment may be made for a three-year term. In May 2026, a request for proposal was issued for our independent audit. Responses were due back July 10, 2026. The Municipality received one (1) response from our current audit firm. The current audit firm has provided quality services and technical expertise in a field that has become increasingly specialized. The staff recommendation is for the firm of Maher Duessel to be retained as municipal auditors for the years 2026 through 2028. The first-year cost for this work is $41,500, and the total contract is $129,000. Ms. Izzo moved and Mr. Flynn seconded to appoint Maher Duessel as independent auditor for the audit years of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR THE 2026 - 2029 SIDEWALK SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL SERVICE Requests for bids for the contractual removal of snow and ice from municipal steps and sidewalks were sent to seven local contractors, posted on the municipal website, and advertised in the Post Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 5 Gazette. The agreement will provide a base year with two renewal periods. One bid was received from Little’s Landscaping LLC. The proposed cost per response for the 2026 / 2027 season was $1,485.71 with a minimum guaranteed number of 35 responses for a total of $52,000. The proposal also includes a cost of $55,000 for the 2027 / 2028 season and $58,000 for the 2028 / 2029 renewal periods. Little’s Landscape LLC provided this service during the previous agreement in a satisfactory manner, and there is sufficient funding remaining in the 2026 budgeted snow and ice contractual account. Mr. Flynn moved and Ms. Izzo seconded to award the 2026 / 2027 Contractual Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal Service to Little Landscaping, LLC in the amount of $52,000 with two optional renewal periods. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL APPROVAL OF A LOT CONSOLIDATION PLAN FOR 716 AND 720 GYPSY LANE Daniel & Elizabeth Shaffer own the properties at 720 and 716 Gypsy Ln and are seeking to consolidate them into one 0.276- acre lot. The plan proposes to raze the structure at 716 Gypsy Ln. The lots are located in the R-2 Zoning district, and the proposed use will remain a Use By Right. The Planning Board granted preliminary approval and recommended final approval at the June 16th, 2026, Planning Board meeting. All engineering comments have been addressed. Ms. Swager Wilson moved and Ms. Izzo seconded to grant final approval to the Shaffer Consolidation Plan. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO SERVE AS JUNIOR COMMISSIONERS The Commission received applications from a number of highly qualified applicants for Junior Commissioner. The applicants were interviewed by a committee. Ms. Izzo moved to appoint Henry Clark for fall 2026 semester and Julia Antunes for spring 2027 semester. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF COMMENCEMENT OF PENSION BENEFITS ADJOURNMENT The employees detailed below have requested benefit commencement commensurate with the terms of their respective pension plans. Employee Name Pension Plan Start Date Marina Nielsen General Employees 08/01/2026 Mr. Flynn moved with thanks and Ms. Izzo seconded to approve benefit commencement for Marina Nielsen. The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF THE EXPENDITURE LIST FOR JUNE TOTALING $6,998,583.18 Minutes of the July 28, 2026 Adjourned Meeting of the Mt. Lebanon Commission Page 6 Ms. Swager Wilson moved and Ms. Izzo seconded to approve the expenditure list for June totaling $6,998,583.18 . The vote was called. The motion carried 4-0. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Ms. Izzo asked that the reports be received and filed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 pm.
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Commission — Minutes (7/14/2026)

Commission · Minutes

The Mt. Lebanon Commission held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, where they discussed various topics, including updates on advisory boards, the role of AI in municipal services, and sidewalk expansion. Commissioner Andrew Flynn congratulated the 'Inside Lebo' podcast on reaching 10,000 downloads and announced the upcoming Final Fridays concert series. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and introduced an ordinance to regulate e-bikes in municipal parks. Additionally, they awarded a contract for construction management services for the Mt. Lebanon Library Improvements project.

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Key decisions

  • Approved minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting
  • Introduced Ordinance (Bill No. 6-26) to regulate e-bikes in municipal parks
  • Awarded construction management contract to RJS Construction for the Mt. Lebanon Library Improvements project

Action items

  • Sign up for LeboALERT for important safety messages and updates
  • Check out the 'Inside Lebo' podcast for information on municipal services
  • Attend the Final Fridays concert series on July 31
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