Public Notices

Beaver Falls Municipal Authority Changing Disinfectants:  From May 20th through mid-June, Zelienople residents may experience changes to their drinking water. Beaver Falls Municipal Authority will be changing disinfectants during routine maintenance flushing of their distribution system. During the flushing period, chlorine will be used as the primary disinfectant instead of the chloramines that is currently being used.  During this period you may experience discolored water and/or a noticeable odor of chlorine in the water. Should you experience discolored water during this time, please let your cold tap run for several minutes until the water clears up. Any chlorine odor will not go away until we return to chloramines disinfection following the system flushing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Don Pepe, Borough Manger or Chad Garland, Water System Superintendent at 724-452-6610.  Thank you. (posted 5/17/13)

Notice of Advertisement for Opening on the Borough of Zelienople Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB):  The Borough of Zelienople is seeking an interested a person to fill an opening on the Alternate on the Zelienople Zoning Hearing Board.  This is three (3) year term beginning June 8, 2013 through June 8, 2016.  The Zoning Hearing Board is a three-member Board whose function is to hear appeals of the decisions of the Zoning Officer.  The Board has the authority to approve exemptions from certain requirements contained in the Zoning Ordinance by granting a variance.  Although Council appoints this Board, the Board's decisions can be appealed only through the State Courts.  The Zoning Hearing Board meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Building, provided that there is business to conduct. To be eligible for appointment, you must be a taxpayer in, maintain a business in, or be a citizen of the Borough of Zelienople. All appointments are made by Council Resolution as defined by the PA Municipal Planning Code.  Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2013.  Anyone wishing to apply for this position should immediately submit a letter of interest or an email to:

Mr. Donald C. Pepe

Borough Manager

Borough of Zelienople

111 W. New Castle Street

Zelienople, PA 16063

 

mgrzelieboro@zoominternet.net

 

 

Borough Accepting Electronic Bids for Sale of 1997 Ford F-700 Dump Truck:

The Borough of Zelienople will be accepting  electronic bids for the sale of an, as is, 1997 Ford F-700 Dump Truck with plow and spreader.  Approximately 47,000 miles.    Detailed specifications of vehicle and minimum bid requirements can be viewed at www.municibid.com.  Bidding on the vehicle will close on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM.  All bids must be submitted in accordance with the rules set forth by Municibid and the Borough.  All bids will be evaluated with the final awarding of the bid to be made by the Borough Council at their May 13, 2013 Council meeting.  The successful bidder will be responsible for all costs associated with vehicle removal, title transfer and registration.   Bids will be accepted on the condition that payment of the purchase price in full shall be made within 60 days of the awarding of the bid by Council.  The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any minor informalities.

 

Borough Considering Proposed Ordinance to Eliminate Utility Deposits: The Borough of Zelienople recently considered raising the deposit amounts on the utility accounts because it is only $10 per utility and has been since the late 1950’s. Circumstances require that it be raised.  There was an open meeting to discuss this issue and how to also reduce the nonpayment of bills for renters that are less than diligent on paying of their account bills. There was much discussion and suggestions from the public at this meeting which was certainly taken into account by the council and staff. This was what we had wanted in calling for the meeting.

 

Two important things have occurred since that meeting. The first is that staff is able to provide account status information to property owners concerning their renters and all that is needed is to request that information from staff. A simple request for information form is needed for the properties that you need to have the information on. Many property owners have taken advantage of this information these last two months.  Also, the ordinance was reworked to try and better fit the circumstances for the borough and for the property owner. The attached proposed ordinance #829-13 is for your information. Please read it and give us your comments in writing. It is expected that this ordinance will be addressed by Council at their April 29, 2013 council meeting to give you enough time to absorb the ordinance language and provide any input. There will be a time allowed at that meeting for both verbal and written public input.  I encourage you to review the document and provide constructive comments as soon as possible.  Thank you for your assistance. Click here to view the actual ordinance. (posted 3/27/13)

 

Main Street Waterline and Storm Sewer Replacement Project :  the Borough will begin to replace the waterline under Main Street beginning in mid-July as well as installing storm sewers along sections of Main Street to improve storm water control.  Construction will last until sometime in October and pick up again on Main Street in the Spring of 2013.  There will be a public meeting on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Borough council meeting chambers to review the project and address any concerns.  All Main Street property and business owners are encouraged to attend.  Click here to view the full notice.  (posted 6/28/12)