Elizabeth Township

Wishing a happy retirement and congratulations to Chief David Kerestes for his many years of service to Elizabeth Township

Residents are invited to attend the Elizabeth Township Board of Commissioner’s meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm via the Zoom video conferencing platform. How to join the meeting on Zoom: Please click the link below to join the webinar: If you have NOT used Zoom before, we recommend starting the downloading process fifteen (15) to twenty (20) earlier then the meeting. If you have Zoom already downloaded, we recommend joining five (5) to ten (10) minutes early p...rior to the start of the 7:00 P.M. meeting. https://zoom.us/j/99107449573 ** see directions below for downloading the application if needed. Once the Zoom meeting application is downloaded, you will be asked to enter the Meeting ID followed by the # key and the Password followed by the # sign. The Meeting ID and Password are in bold below. Once the ID and password are accepted you will be able to join the audio through your computer and/or dial-in by phone at +1 929205-6099: Meeting ID: 991 0744 9573 Password: 920934 International and additional US numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/adUM1pYGPT Directions for Downloading Zoom: ** When clicking this web link, we recommend using Google Chrome, if you have not used the application Zoom Meeting beforehand, a download will appear in Google Chrome in the lower left-hand portion of the screen, you will need to download, run, and install this application to join the web conference, afterward you will be asked to provide your name and email address prior to joining the conference. Individuals using Microsoft Edge will see a prompt at the bottom center of their screen asking to Run Save or Cancel the download, those users will want to select the Run option and follow the install instructions on screen. If you are joining us on Android or iOS (Apple) you will want to download the Zoom meeting App from either the Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store prior to opening the link above. Please note that residents who wish to make public comment during this broadcast will be permitted in real time. If you want to be added to the agenda for comment, please send via email or phone call - no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, September 14, 2020 to 412-751-2880 X1013 or via email at [email protected]. You will need to include your name, address, agenda or non-agenda topic and how you will be participating via Zoom. What this means- we need to know if you are going to be logged in with an email address, name, or phone number in order to un-mute you for your comment period. Any questions, please contact the office manager at the number listed above.

As a reminder, the Municipal Offices will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

State Senator Jim Brewster presents a FREE Shredding Event here at the Municipal Building on October 17th! Please see flyer below for more details! We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and a Prescription Drug Take Back on site. ... For more information please contact Senator Brewster’s Office directly!

We now have an American Flag Retirement Drop Off Container located at our municipal building! Thanks to a local Eagle Scout for making this happen! Residents who have flags that need to be retired can drop them here and the Scouts will retire them properly.

Township Manager: The Township of Elizabeth is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Township Manager. A bachelors degree in Public Administration or Business Administration or similar field with at least 5 years of experience in local government is preferred, but not required. Candidate must be able to be bonded. The Township Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Township. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the administ...ration of all affairs of the Township; execution of all policies established by the Township Commissioners; development and administration of the Townships operating budget; origination of contracts with federal, state and local agencies; acting as purchasing agent for the Township; overseeing all personnel, financial, public works and community relations matters; and attendance at regular monthly meetings as well as any other Township meetings. The Township Manager reports directly to the Township Board of Commissioners. To apply please send application, resume and cover letter with salary requirements to the Elizabeth Township Solicitor, 2611 Hayden Boulevard, Suite#2, Elizabeth, PA 15037 . Please refer to the Elizabeth Township website www.elizabethtownshippa.com for additional information about our community. See more

Residents are invited to attend the Elizabeth Township Board of Commissioner’s meeting on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 7:00 pm via the Zoom video conferencing platform. How to join the meeting on Zoom: Please click the link below to join the webinar: If you have NOT used Zoom before, we recommend starting the downloading process fifteen (15) to twenty (20) earlier then the meeting. If you have Zoom already downloaded, we recommend joining five (5) to ten (10) minutes early prior... to the start of the 7:00 P.M. meeting. https://zoom.us/j/96404166338 ** see directions below for downloading the application if needed. Once the Zoom meeting application is downloaded, you will be asked to enter the Meeting ID followed by the # key and the Password followed by the # sign. The Meeting ID and Password are in bold below. Once the ID and password are accepted you will be able to join the audio through your computer and/or dial-in by phone at +1 929205-6099: Meeting ID: 964 0416 6338 Password: 638919 International and additional US numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/adUM1pYGPT Directions for Downloading Zoom: ** When clicking this web link, we recommend using Google Chrome, if you have not used the application Zoom Meeting beforehand, a download will appear in Google Chrome in the lower left-hand portion of the screen, you will need to download, run, and install this application to join the web conference, afterward you will be asked to provide your name and email address prior to joining the conference. Individuals using Microsoft Edge will see a prompt at the bottom center of their screen asking to Run Save or Cancel the download, those users will want to select the Run option and follow the install instructions on screen. If you are joining us on Android or iOS (Apple) you will want to download the Zoom meeting App from either the Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store prior to opening the link above. Please note that this broadcast although public, will not allow for real time public comment. While members of the community can join the session, they will be unable to interact in real time and instead must submit all questions via email no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, August 3, 2020 to be included in the agenda. The email for submission will be made to [email protected]. Public comment emails must include your name and address or they will not be recognized. Your name, address and topic will be added to the Agenda under public comment and will be recognized by the Board President. Your email address will be redacted and your email comment will be added to the meeting minutes.

Due to the U.S. Census Bureau conducting training at the Municipal Building, our offices will be working remotely July 31st through August 5th. If you need to drop something off, please utilize the drop boxes out front. Our staff will be available via phone or email should you have any questions.

Today is the last day to submit!

FYI, info from the Mon/Yough Trail Council. All trail users, please use caution! Motor vehicles will be on the trail for a pre-construction meeting and con...struction site visit this Friday for the Elizabeth Township sewage pipeline project bidding in August. Starting at about 9:30 this Friday morning, approximately 25-30 motor vehicles will be proceeding slowly North on the trail from the Industry Ball Field area ~ Mile Marker 120 to the start of the Dura- Bond Bypass ~Mile Marker 129. All motorized vehicle should be off the trail and all of the gates closed not later than 12:30 PM. Mon/Yough Trail Council will be posting work crew signs at major intersections Friday morning and at the trail heads. We are also aiming to have a MYTC unit on both ends of the groups to assist with flagger operations. Also please note that vehicles may also be on the trail next Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon and trail users should remain alert.

Comprehensive Plan Update Community Advisory Committee Invitation We know that Elizabeth Township residents and business owners care about the future of our community. We also know that the Comprehensive Plan our community develops will be better with citizen input. As we develop our Comprehensive Plan over the coming 12 months, the Township’s goal is to form a dynamic, collaborative and objective group of contributors and gain feedback from varying points of view. The Tow...nship is seeking participation from residents and business owners to serve on a short-term Advisory Committee to help us in reviewing ideas such as: Our vision statement for this effort Our Business Attraction and Retention/ Potential Development ideas for a Centralized Business District Plan Our Active Transportation and Connectivity Improvements Recommendations about the community’s plan and process This is a short time commitment. Your time is precious, and we understand that. That is why we are planning brief (90 minutes), well-organized monthly meetings starting in late August 2020 to April 2021, to present comprehensive plan information and ideas for your review. A specific day each month and time will be determined and understand there may be other commitments in your household, but we ask you not to miss more than two (2) of the nine (9) total Committee meetings. As you can see, this will be a significant, but manageable, investment of your time. It is also one of the best contributions you could ever make for the future of Elizabeth Township. We consider your participation and your input as important investments in the success of Elizabeth Township’s ability to provide the most to its residents and businesses. If you would like to be considered in serving on the Advisory Committee, please submit a 1-page letter of interest and resume identifying your areas of interest in our Community as well as a current telephone and email address to contact you to 522 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037 Attn: Joelle Whiteman or via email at [email protected] by the close of business on July 28, 2020. Thank you!

Residents are invited to attend the Elizabeth Township Board of Commissioner’s meeting on Monday July 13, 2020 at 7:00 pm via the Zoom video conferencing platform. How to join the meeting on Zoom: Please click the link below to join the webinar: If you have NOT used Zoom before, we recommend starting the downloading process fifteen (15) to twenty (20) earlier then the meeting. If you have Zoom already downloaded, we recommend joining five (5) to ten (10) minutes early prior t...o the start of the 7:00 P.M. meeting. https://zoom.us/j/91298799506 ** see directions below for downloading the application if needed. Once the Zoom meeting application is downloaded, you will be asked to enter the Meeting ID followed by the # key and the Password followed by the # sign. The Meeting ID and Password are in bold below. Once the ID and password are accepted you will be able to join the audio through your computer and/or dial-in by phone at +1 929205-6099: Meeting ID: 912 9879 9506 Password: 130710 International and additional US numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/adUM1pYGPT Directions for Downloading Zoom: ** When clicking this web link, we recommend using Google Chrome, if you have not used the application Zoom Meeting beforehand, a download will appear in Google Chrome in the lower left-hand portion of the screen, you will need to download, run, and install this application to join the web conference, afterward you will be asked to provide your name and email address prior to joining the conference. Individuals using Microsoft Edge will see a prompt at the bottom center of their screen asking to Run Save or Cancel the download, those users will want to select the Run option and follow the install instructions on screen. If you are joining us on Android or iOS (Apple) you will want to download the Zoom meeting App from either the Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store prior to opening the link above. Please note that this broadcast although public, will not allow for real time public comment. While members of the community can join the session, they will be unable to interact in real time and instead must submit all questions via email no later than 12:00 PM on Monday, July 13, 2020 to be included in the agenda. The email for submission will be made to [email protected]. Public comment emails must include your name and address or they will not be recognized. Your name, address and topic will be added to the Agenda under public comment and will be recognized by the Board President. Your email address will be redacted and your email comment will be added to the meeting minutes. The agenda and bill warrants will be posted on the Township website.

PennDOT - District 11 News Route 2017 Renzie Road Closure Begins Thursday in Elizabeth Township Pittsburgh, PA PennDOT District 11 is announcing the closure of Route 2017 (Renzie Road) in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County will begin Thursday, July 9 weather permitting. PennDOT crews will conduct slide repair work on Renzie Road between Route 48 and Greenock Buena Vista Road. To allow the work to occur the roadway will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Thu...rsday continuously through late July. Motorists will be detoured. Posted Detour South of the Closure Take Greenock Buena Vista Drive to Zimmer Hill Road Turn right onto Zimmer Hill Road Turn left onto Moray Lane Turn left onto East Smithfield Street Follow East Smithfield Street back to Route 48 End detour North of the Closure Same detour in the opposite direction Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. MEDIA CONTACT: Steve Cowan, 412-429-5010 See more