2020 SPRING SUMMER REPORT Whitehalla HOME RULE COMMUNITY FOUNDED 1948 MAYOR WHAT RESIDENTS CAN DO to JIM IMPROVE and BEAUTIFY NOWALK Whitehall Borough
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BOROUGH 2020 SPRING SUMMER REPORT WhitehallA HOME RULE COMMUNITY FOUNDED 1948 MAYOR WHAT RESIDENTS CAN DO TO JIM IMPROVE AND BEAUTIFY NOWALK Whitehall Borough S hady, tree-lined streets. .flower beds and boxes fuel oils, plastics and fresh water; properly dispose of filled with color. .litter-free roadways. .these are the toxic substances and otherwise work to beautify and images that come to my mind when I think of beautiful preserve the environment. The newly formed Whitehall and charming cities and towns that I have visited. Committee for Environmental Action is working to These are also signs of homes and neighborhoods provide opportunities and inform residents on ways to which show that the people of a community care be good stewards of the Earth. See their message in enough to expend the extra energy and time required another part of this bulletin. to maintain such beauty. Whitehall Borough has a National Arbor Day number of these picturesque neighborhoods. reminds us that another April provides all Borough residents with two excellent way to reduce occasions that serve as reminders and opportunities energy use and beautify the to improve and beautify our community. They are community is by planting Earth Day, which is annually celebrated on April 22, trees. Well placed trees and National Arbor Day, which is celebrated on the last serve as wind breaks and Friday in April which this year happens to be April 24. provide shade, which lower For many years, Whitehall heating and cooling costs. Borough has sponsored an event They have also been shown to coincide with Earth Day as well to enhance property values, as well as providing a as national and regional efforts to haven for song birds. I encourage all residents to plant beautify and improve the natural a tree sometime this spring, so that in the not-so- environment. This year, April 25 will distant future we will all benefit from their year-round be designated as “Earth Day” in beauty and rewards. For assistance in this endeavor, Whitehall Borough. On Earth Day, please contact the Shade Tree Commission, which is a elected officials, members multi-municipal organization composed of Whitehall, of Whitehall’s Police and Road Baldwin and Brentwood residents. Departments, and civic-minded residents will venture It is my hope that Borough residents will celebrate into the public areas of the Borough, to clean up trash the coming of spring by practicing the community and debris that has collected over the winter. lessons of Earth Day and National Arbor Day; making Earth Day is also a reminder that all residents our borough a shining example of Earth friendliness should make a concerted effort to clean up litter; and natural beauty. reduce their use of non-renewable resources such as First Recipient of Whitehall Borough Extraordinary Deeds Award On Feb. 5, Mayor James Nowalk, along with Whitehall Borough Council, recognized 14 year old Ryan Shaneman for his courage in an emergency situation and presented him with the Extraordinary Deeds Award, created to honor citizens in the community of Whitehall Borough and recognize them as models for others to emulate. On their way home from a trip, the Shaneman family stopped to go for a hike near Cucumber Falls. They were halfway between the falls and the river when Ryan’s father, Shane, saw what he thought was the spot for the perfect picture. He stepped back to take the family portrait when a rock gave way. His leg became pinched between the rocks. He suffered a near compound fracture and broke both his tibia and fibula. Ryan, a boy scout with first aid training, rushed to his dad’s side and immediately took charge of the situation. He found sticks in the woods and made a splint to secure his father’s leg. He and his older brothers helped carry their father for a quarter mile back to the car. Ryan helped to lead them, even telling them the best way to carry their dad to safety. Ryan also received The Medal of Merit presented by the National Court of Honor through the Boy Scouts of America for outstanding service in implementing scouting skills and ideals. Congratulations Ryan! Read the whole story at https://triblive.com/local/south-hills/whitehall-boy-scout-honored-for-heroics/ Ryan Shaneman 2 RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANT WORK of Boards & Commissions Council President Glenn Nagy BOROUGH COUNCIL works hard to always act in the best interests of our residents. Many decisions are voted upon at our bi-monthly public meetings. These sometimes-tough decisions could not be made without the valuable input from the Borough’s Boards and Commissions. These volunteers work tirelessly behind the scenes using their knowledge and expertise to make recommendations to Borough Council for action. For this - we thank them. Below is a brief overview of the currents boards and commissions that function in the Borough: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SHADE TREE The Whitehall Borough Civil Service Commission is COMMISSION comprised of three individuals whose main task is to The Borough’s newest administer the civil service exam for Police Officers. Commission was These volunteers are responsible for preparing eligibility established in the lists which are presented to Borough Council for hiring Spring of 2012 as consideration. This independent Commission also over- part of an inter- sees promotional tests for the Police Department. governmental cooperation LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES agreement with Baldwin Borough and Brentwood Established in September of 1961, the Library Board of Borough. Whitehall Borough appoints three of the Trustees is tasked with overseeing the Whitehall Public nine total members to the Multi-Municipal Shade Library. The seven members work diligently to ensure Tree Commission. The Shade Tree Com- the Library has the ability to continue to be a resource mission is responsible for advising member center for the community and host its numerous and municipalities on matters related various programs throughout the year. to the inventory of trees on public property throughout the PLANNING COMMISSION three Boroughs. Founded alongside Whitehall Borough itself, the Planning Commission reviews “proposed Ordinances UCC APPEALS BOARD pertaining to the location of any public buildings or Residents wishing to appeal Borough decisions the location or relocation of any street, road, park, under the Property Maintenance Code do so to playground or parkway” in the Borough. The five the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Board of members of the Planning Commission work closely Appeals. This Board is comprised of three members with the Borough Director of Planning, Zoning and of the community with professional backgrounds in Code Enforcement to scrutinize proposed Ordinances construction and engineering. before making recommendations to Borough Council. ZONING HEARING BOARD RECREATION BOARD Zoning was one of the primary reasons that Whitehall With the formation of the Recreation Board, the scope Borough seceded from Baldwin Township (now of recreation in the Borough expanded dramatically. Baldwin Borough). The Zoning Hearing Board was The 11-member Board works under the Borough established to oversee zoning laws that would Recreation Director to plan and host a multitude encourage growth in an orderly manner. This three- of activities throughout the year for residents member Board hears appeals of decisions made by including the Summer Recreation Program the Borough Building Inspector. and annual Community Day. Residents that are interested in serving on a board or commission are encouraged to send a resume to the Borough Administration Office. Vacancies are posted on the new Borough Website under “Volunteer.” 3 ADMINISTRATIVE William Veith Chair SERVICES 2020 Whitehall Borough Budget SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS SAN. STORM CAPITAL GENERAL LIQUID SEWER SEWER PROJECTS FUND FUELS FUND FUND FUND TOTAL Cash-Opening Balance $ 1,230,785 $ 324,473 $ 900,568 $ 651,685.40 $ 540,000 $ 3,647,511.40 Receipts from Taxes 9,002,300 9,002,300.00 Licenses, Permits, Fines 348,550 348,550.00 Interests, Rent, Entitlements 941,395 393,527 50,000 7,800.00 85,750 1,478,472.00 Department Earnings 133,850 4,634,000 720,000.00 5,487,850.00 Miscellaneous 180,000 180,000.00 Other Financing Sources 0.00 Interfund Transfers 768,132 768,132.00 TOTAL $11,836,800 $718,000 $5,584,568 $1,379,485.40 $1,393,882 $20,912,815.40 SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Administrative Services $ 684,911 $ 5,000 $ 689,911.00 Buildings & Grounds 267,574 120,000 387,574.00 Public Safety 2,984,329 $ 16,000 684,132 3,684,461.00 Fire Protection 352,903 352,903.00 Planning & Zoning 267,530 267,530.00 Emergency Management 74,300 74,300.00 Health & Sanitation 1,097,480 $ 5,584,568 6,682,048.00 Public Works 2,004,673 702,000 $ 1,379,568.40 339,000 4,425,158.40 Swimming Pool 276,412 276,412.00 Recreation 124,161 195,000 319,161.00 Library 389,760 389,760.00 Insurance & Benefits 2,355,753 2,355,753.00 Debt Service & Transfers 957,094 957,094.00 TOTAL $11,836,880 $718,000 $5,584,568 $1,379,485.40 $1,343,132 $20,862,065.40 Surplus (Use) $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 50,750 $ 50,750.00 to/of Fund Balance TES T O D A R E M E M B E R Primary Election Tuesday, April 28 E-Waste Collection Saturday, June 27 Halloween Saturday, October 31 Hard to Get Rid of Items Saturday, (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (Trick or Treat – 6:00 to 8:00 PM) Drop-Off (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) May 16 (Registration required) General Election Tuesday, November 3 (Borough offices closed) Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 16 Fourth of July Holiday Saturday, July 4 Veteran’s