COMMUNITY AND COVID-19 - SUMMER2020 VOLUME31 ISSUE2 www.boro.dormont.pa.us - Dormont Borough
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
SUMMER 2020 VOLUME 31 ISSUE 2 www.boro.dormont.pa.us
COMMUNITY AND COVID-19
“Health care is vital to all of us some of the time,
but public health is vital to all of us all of the time.”
-C. Everett Koop
As our weeks of quarantine Community Volunteers Municipal Operations
simultaneously fly and crawl by, I “We felt so lonely in the crowd. And “The care of the public health is the
wanted to provide as many updates as now we feel so connected in isolation.” first duty of the statesman.”
possible on what is happening in your -Hrishikesh Agnihotri -Benjamin Disraeli
local government. Things have been
busier than ever as we work to ensure One of the joys to celebrate from Just as businesses the world over
the community’s health and safety, COVID-19 has been the tremendous have had to change their operations,
protect our employees, and deliver response of our community and so has local government. Over the
key services as permitted by federal our neighbors. No matter the need, last few months, we have worked
and state agencies. community members have been with neighboring community leaders
stepping up to meet it. and our own employees to find
Public Safety and To help bring the community together, continued on page 3
Healthcare Workers residents started the Dormont Corona
There is no better place to start than Choir, joining one another in song and
with those who risk the most. Our dance to lift the spirits of neighbors.
community is fortunate to be served
by such dedicated groups as the
This has been followed by a Teachers’
Parade to allow students and teachers INSIDE
Dormont Police Department, Dormont
Fire Department, and Medical Rescue
to see one another again, and Birthday
Parades to celebrate those who have
THIS ISSUE
Team South Authority (MRTSA). grown another year older without the
Combined with the nurses, doctors, ability to celebrate with friends and Note from the Mayor..............................2
and medical facility staff members, family. Many residents have assisted
we have been incredibly fortunate. Carla Chugani and her Little Free Senator Wayne Fontana.........................5
While so many of us continue to work Pantry, which has provided critical State Representative Dan Miller..........5
from home, these individuals have no food and supplies to families in need.
choice but to go to work everyday and The Honorable Conor Lamb.................7
In a multi-municipal effort, elected
risk the health of themselves and their officials and staff members for Official Actions....................................9-10
families, to serve us. Each of these Dormont and Mt. Lebanon joined
groups has gone above and beyond to DABA........................................................16 ?
together to create Neighborhood Aid.
do whatever they can to keep us safe Residents of our two communities can LifeSpan..................................................... 11
under extraordinary conditions. Please visit neighborhoodaid.org or call 412-
join me in thanking these incredible 253-4104 to find help with things such Dormont Historical Society................ 11
people for standing on the frontline of as: food insecurity, critical shopping
this crisis. Dormont Public Library....................... 16
assistance, prescription deliveries,
Additionally, I am thankful for all or finding masks. More than 100 Stormwater Authority News............... 13
essential employees. I believe that residents of our two communities Road Resurfacing Projects.................. 15
this pandemic has broadened the volunteered to assist their neighbors
term “public service” and those and have been critical to easing the Sanitary Sewer Rehab Projects......... 14
who have so often been overlooked suffering brought on by COVID-19.
Rotary Club..................................................8
(grocery store employees, gas station Once again, the strength of Dormont –
attendants, cooks and servers, etc.) its residents – has shown through and Recreation................................................. 17
deserve our gratitude for keeping our illuminated why so many want to live
world moving throughout this crisis. Garbage/Recycling News.................... 20
here. Thank you all for caring so much
for one another.
1Dear Friends,
I hope everyone is doing well and doing their best to stay safe. While there is
a lot of uncertainty in our lives right now, I want to take a few moments and
thank the individuals and groups that have gone out of their way to make
these times just a bit more bearable.
I want to start by thanking our local businesses that have not only stepped
up their delivery services in the wake of the Stay-at-Home order but have
also found creative ways to give back to the community whether it be special
BOROUGH COUNCIL pricing, virtual shopping, or buying all of the unsold girl scout cookies in
the community. I have been so impressed with our community’s efforts
Jeff Fabus to support our small business and equally impressed with the businesses
President that have been operating, some without a profit, just keep their employees
on payroll. We owe these businesses a debt a gratitude as well as our
Jen Mazzocco patronage.
Vice President
Kate Abel We want to thank the residents who have reached out with donations of
Joanna Bouldin hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, PPE, and food to support our Police and
Drew Lehman Fire departments. Also, a special thank you to Hannah Goforth who, in early
John Moore April, was concerned that our Police Officers may not have protective face
Daniele Ventresca masks and offered to make masks for the entire department. Ultimately, our
Jason Walsh department had enough PPE but the gesture was very much appreciated by
Mayor myself and Chief Bisignani.
Ben Estell I also want to thank those individuals who have gone out of their way to
Manager distract us from our “New Normal”. Thank you to Beth and Joe Finucan for
their “Drive-By Karaoke” and singing with local children. I would like to thank
Borough of Dormont Carla Chugani and her creation of a “Little Free Pantry.” This free pantry is
1444 Hillsdale Avenue located at 2958 Belrose Ave. and is accessible 24/7. I would like to thank the
Suite 10 organizer of a new Dormont Facebook page, “Socially Distant Dormont” for
Dormont, PA 15216 organizing a community-wide monthly birthday parade as well as a map of
412.561.8900 scavenger hunt items for children to find on walks. (On an editorial note, the
www.boro.dormont.pa.us organizer is my wife, Kara. On a personal note, she is doing a great job and
Follow us on Facebook we could not be more proud.)
Borough Office Hours:
Monday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm A list of thanks would not be complete without thanking Amy Kline and her
Tuesday thru Thursday organization of the “Dormont CoronaChior”. For several months we have
8:30 am to 4:30 pm enjoyed getting outside on Sunday evening and singing with our kids and
Friday 8:30 am to noon our neighbors. It has served as much needed reprieve from the monotony of
our quarantine. Amy has only been a resident since January but has quickly
Police become a member of our Dormont Family.
Department Offices
412.561.8900 ext 300 And finally, I would like to thank all the members of our community who
do the little things that go unnoticed. From participating in the parades, to
Police Department
supporting local businesses, to checking in on our neighbors in need. It is
NON-EMERGENCY
412.473.3056 not our parks, our pool, or our politicians that make Dormont a wonderful
place to live; It is and will always be our people.
Fire Department
NON-EMERGENCY Thank You to everyone for your ongoing support of our community and
412.563.8826 please continue to stay safe and healthy.
Emergency 9-1-1
Best Wishes,
Mayor Jason Walsh
2continued from page 1
best practices for working safely, while the Borough website and Facebook community, the Borough of Dormont
continuing to serve the primary needs page for the most current updates. is expected to face financial difficulties
of our community. as well. While the deadline for paying
Parks and Recreation property taxes was extended to help
Office Of all areas of operation, parks residents, those funds are critical to
The William and Muriel Moreland and recreation have been the most continued municipal operations. Even
Dormont Municipal Center remains disrupted, for obvious reasons. Our more severely impacted will be the
closed to the public for in-person parks remain open, but sports fields Earned Income Tax, which relies on
visits. However, staff members are and courts remain closed, as do residents working.
available to take your calls and emails. playgrounds. This is done to ensure
The usual services are returning, as safe social distancing and to minimize Dormont is, however, in as fortunate
permitted by state officials, but may at the opportunities to transmit this a position as we could hope. With
times be changed to properly account virus. The rental of Borough facilities, strong financial management over the
for health and safety of residents and such as the Rec Center, Gym, and past several years, we have been able
employees. Continue to monitor the pavilions, has been suspended until to build up an emergency fund that
Borough of Dormont website and safe operations can resume. However, will help see us through this crisis.
Facebook page for notifications about the most impactful closure has been Unlike many employers, we expect
these changes. Most administrative that of the Dormont Pool, in what to be able to weather this storm and
employees will continue to work from was to be its 100th season. I, the have managed to keep all of our
home as much as possible for the staff, and Council understand how employees working. Our employees
foreseeable future, but our clerks and important Dormont Pool is, not just have continued to work hard and show
inspectors are back in the office. to our community, but to this entire the dedication we have come to expect
region. Since this crisis began, I and from them, so providing them and their
Permits my staff have consulted our neighbors families with some stability in a difficult
As Governor Wolf has eased and partners to look at ways to try to time is essential. To protect our finances
restrictions on construction, our staff safely operate the pool. Unfortunately, as much as possible, Dormont has held
has worked to review permit requests we were not satisfied with the options off on capital projects, such as the 2020
as quickly as possible. While you may we were presented. At the May road program. Additionally, department
still mail in a permit request, we would 4th Council meeting, the Dormont heads have worked hard to minimize
prefer electronic copies whenever Council unanimously approved my their expenses as much as possible.
possible. Zoning and building reviews recommendation to keep Dormont I have also joined with representatives
are moving forward as quickly as Pool closed for the 2020 season. While from other communities, as well as
possible and our staff will work this does save money for the borough researchers from the University of
with homeowners and contractors at a time when finances are expected Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public
to make the inspection process as to be severely disrupted, the decision and International Affairs (GSPIA),
safe as possible for all involved. Any was never about money. It was, above to study the financial impact of this
person doing work on their home all else, an ethical decision: a decision crisis on local governments. From
is encouraged to read the updated made to keep our community, our our work, we hope to create future
state’s guidance on working safely. patrons, and our employees as safe as projections and recommendations for
Public Works possible. ways municipal governments can work
Our Public Works crew has been split together to cut expenses, while still
into two shifts to keep as few employees
Finances delivering critical services.
as possible close to one another. They One of the greatest concerns
throughout this crisis has been “He who has health, has hope;
are still providing all of their usual
services to the community, outside of finances. With the unprecedented and he who has hope,
the normal street sweeping. As the old disruption to the national and has everything.”
street sweeper was experiencing major international economies, finances are -Thomas Carlyle
mechanical problems, a new one was expected to be a primary concern for all
over the following months and years. This crisis has tested us in unexpected
ordered for 2020. It was expected to
Individuals and families are already ways, but Dormont has come together
be delivered by now, but production
dealing with the loss of incomes at and we are making our way through
disruptions due to the virus have
a time that national supply chains as well as any community could.
delayed its arrival. As the Borough did
have been disrupted, causing higher Continue to look out for one another
not wish to inconvenience residents
prices of many staples. Businesses are and care for your families. Protect your
during an already complicated
struggling and closing at an alarming health and the health of others so we
situation, the decision was made not
rate as longtime patrons have not been preserve our hope for the future. We
to repair the old sweeper and to wait
able to visit and restrictions have kept will make it through this together.
for the arrival of the new one before
resuming normal operations. As with many employees at home. As local Best regards,
other items, please continue to check government is representative of its Ben
3HE L LO
Summer!
4TAKE CARE
OF YOUR
MENTAL HEALTH
FOR PARENTS
Children and teens react, in part, on what they
see from the adults around them. When parents
and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and
confidently, they can provide the best support for
their children. Parents can be more reassuring to
others around them, especially children, if they are
better prepared.
WATCH FOR BEHAVIOR
CHANGES IN YOUR CHILD.
Not all children and teens respond to stress in
the same way. Some common changes to watch
for include
• Excessive crying or irritation in younger children
2020 TAX CHANGES
Due to COVID-19, several changes have been made to
• Returning to behaviors they have outgrown help you with your taxes at the federal, state, and local
(for example, toileting accidents or bedwetting) level. Taxes still must be paid in 2020, but steps have
• Excessive worry or sadness been taken to ease your burden during the current crisis.
• Unhealthy eating or sleeping habits
• Irritability and “acting out” behaviors in teens TL;DR Most tax deadlines have been extended to July
• Poor school performance or avoiding school 15, 2020.
• Difficulty with attention and concentration Property Tax
• Avoidance of activities enjoyed in the past
For Dormont residents, the 2% discount period for their
• Unexplained headaches or body pain
2020 Dormont property taxes has been extended to July
• Use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
15, 2020. All other regular deadlines still apply. Please
mail in your taxes to the tax collector, Harvey Lieberman,
WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD to avoid person-to-person contact. If you include a self-
addressed stamped envelope, Mr. Lieberman will mail
• TALK WITH YOUR CHILD OR TEEN about back your receipt.
the COVID-19 outbreak.
Income Tax
• ANSWER QUESTIONS and share facts about
COVID-19 in a way that your child or teen can All income tax (federal, state, and local) filing deadlines
understand. have been extended to July 15, 2020. If you are owed
a refund, you are encouraged to apply as soon as
• REASSURE YOUR CHILD OR TEEN that they possible to expedite your refund. Individual filers who
are safe. Let them know it is ok if they feel upset. need additional time beyond the July 15 extension can
Share with them how you deal with your own request an extension by filing Form 4868. Businesses
stress so that they can learn how to cope from you. that need an extension can request such by filing Form
• LIMIT YOUR FAMILY’S EXPOSURE TO NEWS 7004. IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig has said, “Filing
COVERAGE of the event, including social media. electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to
Children may misinterpret what they hear and get refunds. Although we are curtailing some operations
can be frightened about something they do not during this period, the IRS is continuing with mission-
understand. critical operations to support the nation, and that includes
• TRY TO KEEP UP WITH REGULAR ROUTINES. accepting tax returns and sending refunds. As a federal
If schools are closed, create a schedule for agency vital to the overall operations of our country, we
learning activities and relaxing or fun activities. ask for your personal support, your understanding – and
your patience. I’m incredibly proud of our employees as
• BE A ROLE MODEL. Take breaks, get plenty of
we navigate through numerous different challenges in
sleep, exercise, and eat well. Connect with your
this very rapidly changing environment.”
friends and family members.
5LETTER FROM
SENATOR WAYNE FONTANA
Mail-In Ballots
In April, I introduced Senate Bill 1129 In the past, voters could only vote by
(SB 1129), legislation that would change mail if they requested an absentee ballot
Pennsylvania’s voting system so that all in advance and provided an excuse that
elections are conducted entirely by mail. included illness, disability or a known ab-
The COVID-19 pandemic has compro- sence from the municipality where they
mised the health and safety of our citizens, live on Election Day.
shaken our economy and inflicted uncer- My proposed mail-only voting system Senator Wayne D. Fontana
tainty and fear throughout Pennsylvania. would be more accommodating, con- 42nd Senatorial District
My legislation would empower people to venient, safer and less expensive. If ap-
vote conveniently and safely by mail. proved, Pennsylvania would join five other 932 Brookline Blvd.
states that hold mail-only elections. Vot- Pittsburgh PA 15226-2106
Under a bipartisan law approved last year,
ing by mail should be the norm, especially 412-344-2551
Pennsylvanians already have the option of
voting by mail. Beginning with this Novem- in these uncertain times when we don’t 412-344-3400 fax
ber’s general election, my legislation would really know how dire the COVID-19 crisis Fontana@pasenate.com
conduct all elections exclusively by mail. will be by the time Election Day gets here. www.senatorfontana.com
Please visit www.senatorfontana.com to Twitter - @WayneDFontana
SB 1129 would require county election
officials to mail ballots along with post- learn more about my proposal and to
age-free return envelopes to all regis- sign up to receive my weekly News &
tered voters weeks before an election. Views, electronic newsletter.
Citizens could mail in their ballot any Senator Wayne D. Fontana
time prior to election day. 42nd Senatorial District
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DAN MILLER
Dear Friends, during this time via their Neighborhood
Aid project. Together, with some assis-
No doubt the past several of months
tance from my office, Dormont and Mt.
have been hard for everyone. The
Lebanon have put together this great
COVID-19 crisis has upended the way
local resource to help provide guidance
our society runs and has put thousands
and direct assistance to many. By call-
of Pennsylvanians out of work. For most
ing (412) 253-4104, residents of both
of us, there is not a single corner of our
towns can receive assistance ranging
lives that hasn’t been impacted in some
from food assistance to information on
way by this pandemic.
resources that can assist other home fi-
While times have been tough, the Dor- nancial issues. They have been aided by
Representative Dan Miller mont community has been tremendous dozens of volunteers who have stepped
42nd Legislative District in supporting each other. From porch forward to help provide drop off ser-
pantries to the CoronaChoir, Dormont vices where needed.
650 Washington Rd., Suite 102
continues to show the best of its char-
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 This is exactly the type of effort that we
acter even in these challenging days.
412-343-3870 need, and I appreciate the leadership of
Similarly, I would like to send a note of Dormont in extending beyond its typi-
www.pahouse.com/miller thanks to your Dormont council mem- cal functions to help coordinate assis-
RepMiller@pahouse.net bers and borough staff. They have tance in our area. All of them, and their
www.facebook.com/RepDanMiller worked out a unique arrangement staff, have really stepped up!
with Mt. Lebanon to provide assistance
Twitter: @RepDanMiller
617th CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT
THE HONORABLE CONOR LAMB
The health and safety of the residents of A reminder if you haven’t already done
our region continues to be my highest so, please fill out your 2020 Census
priority during this unprecedented form. It is crucial that all Pennsylvanians
health and economic crisis, and I hope participate. The census is more than
that you and your loved ones are safe. just a head count of every person living
I encourage everyone to continue to in the United States. It is a cornerstone
follow the guidelines of both the CDC of our Democracy and the key to
and local public health officials. ensuring the government meets the
needs of Pennsylvanians. It determines
To help you understand the actions how billions of dollars are distributed
Congress has taken and how it impacts in our communities for the next ten
The Honorable Conor Lamb you, I encourage you to check the years. It also includes programs that
17th Congressional District “COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions” are vital for the health and well-being
page on my website at lamb.house. of Pennsylvania children and families,
504 Washington Road gov regularly for information, updates like Medicaid, SNAP and Headstart. So
Pittsburgh 15228 and resources during this crisis. The get counted!
(412) 344-5583 information on this page is continually
updated as additional implementation If you have any questions about the
Website: lamb.house.gov guidance becomes available and is 2020 Census, or any of the COVID-19
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RepConorLamb/
subject to change. relief legislation, please call my office at
Twitter: @RepConorLamb (412) 344-5583.
Municipal Building Water Proofing Project
For many years the Borough municipal building has experiencing ongoing damage due to water intrusion.
This damage has particularly affected the police station, which occupies the basement level of the building.
Measures employed over the last few years to rectify the condition were stop-gap at best. In February 2020
four separate contracts were issued to address the water proofing of the building.
Overall the project consists of the following:
1. The complete removal of the concrete and 10. Demolition and replacement of the knee wall
asphalt surface above the police station, along the side of the gym,
2. Waterproofing of the exterior surface of the 11. Installation of roof and area drainage facilities,
police station, new concrete walls, steps, decking, handrails,
3. Replacement of the access drive, sidewalk curbing, sidewalk and wall treatments,
and curbing, 12. Installation of a drainage system, resurfacing of
4. Demolition of the brick façade at the rear of the the rear parking lot, and restriping,
gym and the installation of a DRYVIT Wall System,
5. Installation of an exhaust fan and exterior parking The project began in May of 2020 and is anticipated
lot lighting on the rear of the gym, to be completed within 6-months. We anticipate the
6. Demolition and replacement of both main project to be fully underway by the time this article
entrance ways to the gym including, porches, is published. Look forward to a project update in the
staircases and knee walls, fall newsletter.
7. Removal and replacement of the two accessory
gym access doors,
8. Removal and replacement of double access doors
to the municipal and the police station,
9. Installation of ADA, push-button actuated doors
at the gym, municipal building and the police
station,
7SCOUTS BSA –
BOY SCOUT TROOP 23 AND
CUB SCOUT PACK 870
Troop 23, sponsored by the Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church located in
Dormont, would like to thank everyone who has contributed to filling up our
can trailer located in the parking lot across the street from the Dormont Pool
parking lot. 100% of the proceeds from the aluminum cans placed in the trailer
go toward the purchase of equipment and supplies for our Troop and is also
used to offset the cost of camping for our Scouts. We would like to remind
everyone that we recycle aluminum cans ONLY and other recyclables such as
plastics or glass and general trash should not be included with cans.
We would also like to notify the residents of Dormont that due to the COVID-19
situation we had to cancel our regular Scouting for Food collection in April. We
understand that there is a shortage of food at all the local food pantries, and
plan to reschedule the food collection later this year when we have been given
the go ahead to do so by state and local authorities.
If you or your son or daughter are interested in Scouting, we encourage you to go to
https://beascout.scouting.org and contact either program.
You can find information about Boy Scout Troop 23 at http://troop23dormont.scoutlander.com/
publicsite/unithome.aspx?UID=15947 and Cub Scout Pack 870 at https://dormont870.mypack.us/
Dormont | Mt. Lebanon | Castle Shannon
ROTARY CLUB
The Dormont, Mt. Lebanon, Castle Shannon Rotary Club invites you to join us at a
weekly meeting. Rotary is a volunteer organization of business and professional
leaders. The club meets weekly at The Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church,
3319 West Liberty Avenue at noon on Monday. Enjoy lunch, get an update of
club activities and listen to a speaker informing us about timely topics. Meetings
last only one hour. The camaraderie and friendships shared while looking to
help others in our communities is a welcome break in the hectic workday.
Rotary was founded in 1905 as the world’s first service organization.
Clubs are nonpolitical and open to every race, culture and creed.
New members are always welcome.
8Official Actions
JANUARY 2020 K, L, M, N, O, P, Q (A. Motion
to Accept the Council Meeting
OF DORMONT IN THE COUNTY OF
ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF
Minutes of December 2, 2019, B. PENNSYLVANIA, ESTABLISHING THE
• The Honorable Judge Paul E.
Motion to Approve Manager’s SCHEDULE OF FEES ASSOCIATED
Cozza swore in Daniele Ventresca
Report for December 2019, C. WITH BOROUGH SERVICES,
and John Moore as members of
Motion to Accept the Police Report PERMITS, AND LICENSES FOR THE
Council.
for November 2019, D. Motion YEAR 2020.
• Mayor Jason Walsh swore in Kate
Abel as a member of Council.
to Accept the Fire Department • Approved Resolution 2,
Report for November 2019, E. 2020, a RESOLUTION OF THE
• Appointed Jeff Fabus as Council
Motion to Accept Building and COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF
President.
Code Enforcement, F. Motion to DORMONT ESTABLISHING RATES
• Appointed Jen Mazzacco as
Retroactively Approve the Purchase OF PAY AND BENEFITS FOR NON-
Council Vice President.
of an Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper UNION BOROUGH OF DORMONT
• Appointed Drew Lehmen as
from A&H Equipment for a Price of EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2020.
President Pro Tempore for Council.
$217,700 Under COSTARS Contract
• Appointed Councilman Fabus as
#25-044, G. Motion to Approve
our SHACOG Representative
• Appointed Councilwoman Police Report for December 2019, FEBRUARY 2020
H. Motion to Reappoint George
Mazzocco as our SHACOG Alternate
• Appointed Ben Estell as the Papuga III to the Civil Service • Accepted Agenda Items A, B,
Commission for a Term of Six Years C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N (A.
Representative for Connect, Abel
to Expire January 5, 2026, I. Motion Motion to Accept the Council
and Bouldin will be the Alternates.
to Reappoint Elizabeth Baldoni to Meeting Minutes for January
• Fabus will remain chair of
the Zoning Hearing Board for a 2020, B. Motion to Approve
Property, Supplies and Public
Term of Five Years to Expire January Warrant List for December 2019,
Works; Mazzocco and Ventresca will
6, 2025, J. Motion to Reappoint C. Motion to Approve Warrant
also be on this committee.
Chris Kipp to the Planning List for January 2020, D. Motion
• Moore will be chair of Finance
Commission for a Term of Five Years to Approve Manager’s Report
and Legal; Abel and Mazzocco will
to Expire January 6, 2025, K. Motion for January 2020, E. Motion to
also be on this committee.
to Reappoint Brandon Burdette Approve Engineer’s Report for the
• Abel will be chair of Business
to the Planning Commission for a Month of January 2020, F. Motion
District Relations and Development;
Term of Five Years to Expire January to Accept the Fire Department
Lehman and Bouldin will also be on
6, 2025, L. Motion to Reappoint Report December 2019, G. Motion
this committee.
Seth Davis to the Vacancy Board, to Accept the Fire Department
• Mazzocco will continue to be
M. Motion to Appoint Ronald Report for FY 2019, H. Motion to
chair of Public Safety and Building
Hastings to the Dormont Storm Accept the Tax Collector Report for
& Code Enforcement; Moore and
Water Authority for a Term of January 2020, I. Motion to Approve
Ventresca will also be on this
Four Years to Expire January Contract with Zambelli Fireworks
committee.
8, 2024, N. Motion to Accept with Option B in 2020, Option A
• Bouldin will continue to be chair
Resignation of William Barnes in 2021, and Option A in 2022, J.
of Planning, Sustainability and
from Recreation Board, O. Motion Motion to Approve of Change Order
Inclusion; Lehman and Moore will
to Accept the Recommendation #1 for the Comprehensive Sewer
also be on this committee.
of Park Superintendent Conroy Rehabilitation Project, Contract
• Ventresca will continue to be
and Approve Jordan Zange for #1, in the Amount of $15,554.50,
chair of Recreation and Community
Permanent Employment, P. Motion Reducing the Awarded Contract
Affairs; Moore and Bouldin will also
to Hire Megan Stout as a Camp of $172,605.00 to $157,050.50,
be on this committee.
Counselor for 2020, Q. Motion to K. Motion to Award the 2020
• Changed to Item O on the
Approve Change Order #1 for the Operation & Maintenance Contract
Consent Agenda to Accept
2019 Open Cut Sewer Repair Project to Insight Pipe Contracting in the
the Recommendation of Park
in the Amount of $52,634.40). Amount of $89,279.50, L. Motion
Superintendent TJ Conroy and
Approve Jordan Zange for
• Approved Employment to Approve Award of a Contract
Agreement for Borough Manager with Lane Plastering & Stucco, LLC
Permanent Employment
Benjamin Estell. in the Amount of $49,918.39 for
• Accepted Consent Agenda
Items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J,
• Approved Resolution 1, 2020, a the Brick Wall Gymnasium Repairs,
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH M. Motion to Approve Award of
9Official Actions
Two Contracts for the Municipal (A. Motion to Accept the Council RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Building ADA Door Project, One Meeting Minutes for February 03, • Motion to Adopt Proclamation 4,
with Southwest Aluminum & Glass 2020, B. Motion to Approve Warrant 2020 Eagle Scout Damian Williams.
Co., in the Amount of $55,750.00 List February 2020, C. Motion • Motion to Adopt Proclamation
and the Second with Automated to Approve Manager’s Report 5, 2020 Eagle Scout Christopher
Entrance Systems Co., Inc., in the for February 2020, D. Motion to Williams.
Amount of $30,190.00, N. Motion Approve Engineer’s Report for the • Motion to Adopt Proclamation 6,
to Authorize Bidding the 2020 Road Month of February, E. Approve the 2020 Local Government Week.
& Alley Resurfacing Project with an Building and Code Enforcement, Motion to Adopt Proclamation 7,
Anticipated Budget of $347,000). F. Motion to Accept the Fire 2020, a PROCLAMATION OF THE
• Approved Sending Letter to the Department Report for January BOROUGH OF DORMONT, COUNTY
Keystone Oaks School Board of 2020, G. Motion to Accept the OF ALLEGHENY COMMONWEALTH
Directors Requesting the Busing of Police Report for January 2020, H. OF PENNSYLVANIA, CELEBRATING
All Dormont Students. Motion to Accept Resignation of AND RECOGNIZING THE PROGRESS
• Adopted Resolution 3, 2020, Michael Torti from the Planning THAT HAS BEEN MADE BY
a RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL Commission, I. Motion to Accept REAFFIRMING THE PRINCIPLES OF
OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT Resignation of Erika Good from the EQUIALITY AND INCLUSION AND
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2, Planning Commission, J. Motion RECOMMITTING OUR EFFORTS TO
2020. to Appoint Seth Davis to the REACH FULL ADA COMPLIANCE.
• Approved Resolution #4, 2020, Planning Commission with a Term • Motion to Adopt Proclamation
a RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH Ending January 3, 2022, K. Motion 8, 2020, a PROCLAMATION OF THE
OF DORMONT, ALLEGHENY to Appoint Mary Andriko to the BOROUGH OF DORMONT, COUNTY
COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF Recreation Board with a Term to OF ALLEGHENY COMMONWEALTH
PENNSYLVANIA, EXONERATING THE Expire January 6, 2025, L. Motion OF PENNSYLVANIA, DESIGNATING
TAX COLLECTOR OF THE BOROUGH to Appoint Candance Campbell to MARCH 2020 AS “WOMEN’S
OF DORMONT, NAMELY HARVEY the Recreation Board with a Term to HISTORY MONTH” IN THE
LIEBERMAN, FOR THE TAXABLE Expire January 6, 2025). BOROUGH OF DORMONT.
YEAR OF 2019, IN ACCORDANCE • Motion to Approve Planning • Motion to Advertise Ordinance
WITH THE TAX COLLECTOR’S Commission Recommendation 1635, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
REPORT WHICH WAS DATED to Approve Request for Reverse BOROUGH OF DORMONT,
JANUARY 7, 2020. Subdivision of 1470 and 1472 ALLEGHENY COUNTY,
• Adopted Proclamation 1, 2020, Dormont Avenue. PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING THE
a PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING • Motion to Adopt Proclamation CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
FEBRUARY 2020 AS BLACK HISTORY #2, 2020, a PROCLAMATION OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT TO
MONTH IN THE BOROUGH OF BOROUGH OF DORMONT, COUNTY AMEND CHAPTER 54-1 RECREATION
DORMONT. OF ALLEGHENY COMMONWEALTH BOARD TO PROVIDE FOR UP TO
• Approved Memorandum of OF PENNSYLVANIA, HONORING NINE MEMBERS AND FURTHER
Understanding with Dormont WILLIAM AND MURIEL MORELAND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
Community Development FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE REPEAL.
Corporation for the Use of Hillsdale BOROUGH OF DORMONT AND
Park. HEREBY RENAMING 1444
Su S DAY
y
• Changed the Dormont Municipal
n
HILLSDALE AVENUE THE “WILLIAM
n
Center Name to the William AND MURIEL MORELAND
and Muriel Moreland Dormont DORMONT MUNICIPAL CENTER”.
Municipal Center • Motion to Adopt Proclamation
#3, 2020, a PROCLAMATION OF THE
BOROUGH OF DORMONT, COUNTY
MARCH 2020 OF ALLEGHENY COMMONWEALTH
OF PENNSYLVANIA, HONORING
• Council held a Public Hearing for ALEX RODGERS, a MEMBER OF
1470-1472 Dormont Avenue Reverse THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA,
Subdivision. LAUREL HIGHLANDS COUNCIL,
• Accepted the Consent Agenda EAGLE VALLEY DISTRICT, DORMONT
Items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L TROOP 23, ON ACHIEVING THE
10\ DORMONT\
Be part of LifeSpan’s Virtual Team
Historical Society
for the Highmark Walk
In the spring issue of the this newsletter
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $10,000. we talked about DHS’s 20 year history
All the money LifeSpan raises, stays with LifeSpan. and the “promises of good things to
Visit Highmark’s website at come.” Little did we know what was
www.walkforahealthycommunity.org. in store for us. Shortly afterward the
Donations will be accepted until June 30th. normal tempo of life was shaken to its
A virtual walk is a real walk, but on your terms.
very core by this unimaginable viral
Anytime between May 9 and June 30, you choose
pandemic.
how and when you walk (treadmill, park, trail,
neighborhood), it’s your choice. You also pick the
time you start and stop. Receive a Highmark T-Shirt In the 100 plus years of our borough’s
when you sign up as a walker and donate $15.00. history, we have rarely faced such a
threat. Under attack from this unseen
Join LifeSpan’s Bethel Park/Knoxville enemy, we have been forced to change
Community Resource Centers the way we live and work. DHS has had
FOR A to close its museum for months now
TASTE OF PITTSBURGH TOUR and our annual May dinner had to be
Friday, June 26th from 9:15 am to 1:00 pm. cancelled. Many folks, of course, are
$60.00 includes tours of the Historic Pretzel Shop, lamenting the fact that the Memorial
Nicholas Coffee, Prantl’s Bakery, Primanti Brothers, Day parade has met a similar fate. A
Kelly O’s and Grandpa Joes Ice Cream Shop. celebration of the 100th anniversary of
Call 412-831-7111 to sign up. our beloved Dormont pool has also been
put on indefinite hold.
LifeSpan’s Bethel Park Community These are truly strange times. As
Resource Center expected, though, the resilience of the
IS HOSTING THE Dormont people shines through in these
4TH ANNUAL SENIOR RESOURCE SYMPOSIUM difficult days. Neighbors have stepped
Friday August 7th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
up to help neighbors in whatever way
at the Bethel Park Community Center.
they can. In March, Amy Kline, inspired
Health Information, Screenings, Free lunch at Noon,
by Italians singing from their balconies
Basket raffles at 12:30 and more!!!
Call 412-831-7111 for info. organized the Dormont CoronaChoir,
a collection of Hillsdale Ave. neighbors
who gathered outside on a Sunday
LifeSpan’s Chartiers Community evening to sing songs from the musical,
“Les Miserables.” The performance was
Resource Center
featured on local news and went viral
IS HAVING A TRIP TO SEE
GUNS AND GANGSTERS through social media.
in Chicago from September 27th to 30th, 2020.
$615.00 pp/dbl includes transportation, hotel, Hopefully, all this misery and social
3 dinners, sightseeing cruise, tour of Chicago, isolation will soon be history. Until
Willis Tower Skydeck and more! then, stay safe and stay sane. We will
$200.00 to reserve, final payment August 14th. be back to celebrate our community.
Call Claudette for details at 412-276-5056.
See you then.
1112
BOROUGH OF DORMONT STORMWATER AUTHORITY
The New Normal - Remote Environmental Education Resources
Looking for fun and educational ways to engage
your kids (and maybe yourself) during this
unprecedented time of isolation and home
schooling? Check out the resources below!
• Here’s a super fun way to learn all about
water’s amazing roles in our
lives. Check out Project WET’s Discover
Water and Water Conservation and
Protection games at:
https://www.discoverwater.org
• Access Project Learning Tree Sample
Student Activities at:
https://www.plt.org/sample-lesson-plans
• Virtually explore the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium at:
https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/ Check out the Cheetah and Penguin Cams!
• Take an educational walk with Tree Pittsburgh at Facebook
Live https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1013357362398998
• Watch the Hay’s Woods eaglets on the Pittsburgh Bald Eagles in Hays at:
http://www.aswp.org/pages/hays-nest
• Explore the mysterious world of bats with the Bat Cams from Bat World
https://batworld.org/bat-cams/
• Get schooled by science with the Allegheny County Sanitation Authority (ALCOSAN)
at: https://www.alcosan.org/educational-activities/parent-resources
How Can Dormont Residents Become
More Involved in Clean Water Initiatives?
Across the country, forward-thinking communities are
proving that water resources and smart green
infrastructure solutions can be central drivers of
economic development and community We at the Dormont Stormwater
resiliency. We can meet these challenges with: Authority invite you to work with us
ü Stormwater planning that is integrated towards clean water and stormwater
with capital improvement plans. management goals. Monthly meetings
ü Managing stormwater close to where of the Dormont Stormwater Authority
precipitation falls such as rain gardens can be accessed by personal computer,
and rain barrels.
tablet, or smart phone on the third
ü Innovative technologies and green
Infrastructure for major projects.
Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm,
ü A voluntary approach based on prevailing time at the following URL:
education and public outreach.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7966641
18
Or Email Us At:
manager@dormontstormwater.org
132020 SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION
PROJECTS
Comprehensive Sewer 2020 Open Cut
Rehabilitation Project Spot Repair Project
At the end of 2018, the Borough was awarded a During the O&M CCTV work performed in
Green Revitalization of Our Waterways Program 2019, six (6) defects, located throughout
(GROW) Grant from the Allegheny County Sanitary the Borough, were identified that were too
Authority (ALCOSAN) in the amount of $321,000, to severe to be repaired by lining. These repairs
rehabilitate sanitary sewers to eliminate excessive generally include replacement of short
inflow and infiltration (I&I) into the sewers. By the sections of collapsed pipe and the installation
time this article prints, this sewer rehabilitation of new manholes. For these, the roadways
project will be complete. All told 22 individual will have to be excavated to make the repairs.
sewers will have been cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) These individual repairs typically take 1-2 days
lined, 5 manholes will have been replaced, 26 active to complete. This work is anticipated to begin
flowing sewer laterals will have been grouted and 45 in the summer of 2020 and last approximately
manholes will have been internally cement coated. 2-months.
GROW Grant Projects 2020 Manhole
Rehabilitation Project
In September 2019 the Borough was awarded two
additional GROW Grants from the ALCOSAN. One In 2019, approximately 355 manholes were
was in the amount of $91,870.89 and the other inspected. Based upon the results of this
$50,400.00. These grants will be used to rehabilitate inspection, a manhole rehabilitation project
additional sanitary sewers to eliminate excessive will be prepared to address structural defects
I&I in 2 separate areas of the Borough. Sewer and I&I found. This project is anticipated to
rehabilitation consists solely of CIPP lining. This work be bid in late spring of 2020 with construction
began in March and is anticipated to be completed to begin in mid-to-late summer lasting
by May 31st 2020. approximately 4-months.
Manhole-To-Manhole Annual O&M Project
Sewer Lining Project
Annually, the Borough issues an operation
In 2019, 20% of the Borough’s sanitary sewer system and maintenance (O&M) contract to CCTV
was closed circuit televised (CCTVed) as part of the approximately 20% of the sanitary sewers.
annual operation and maintenance (O&M) program. This way, every sewer is inspected every
During this televising, 9 sewers with significant 5 years. The work under this project was
structural defects, or where there was significant completed in March 2020. Based upon these
groundwater inflow and infiltration (I&I), were identified. results, next year’s sewer repair projects will be
These sewers have been internally CIPP lined to restore planned. We anticipate these projects being
the structural integrity of the pipe and to eliminate I&I. bid in the late fall of 2020.
This work was combined with the GROW Grant project.
As such, this work began in March and is anticipated to
be completed by May 31st 2020.
142020 Road Resurfacing Projects
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Road Resurfacing Program has been suspended for this year.
It is anticipated that the streets included under this project will be included under the resurfacing project
tentatively planned for 2021. The streets that were part of this project are:
• Hillsdale Avenue, from Annex Avenue to Delwood Avenue,
• Arkansas Avenue, from Illinois Avenue to Belplain Avenue,
• 11th Alley, from Piedmont Avenue to Latonia Avenue.
Look to future newsletter articles for updates.
Utility Work Involving Road Resurfacing
Although the details have not been finalized at the time of the writing of this article,
the following projects are anticipated to be started and completed by various
utility companies in 2020 and will require road restoration:
WEST LIBERTY AVENUE VOELKEL AVENUE
Columbia Gas only has one project for 2020. They Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) originally had several
plan to replace the gas main on West Liberty Avenue projects planned for 2020. That has been scaled back due
that runs from Biltmore Avenue to Mississippi Avenue. to COVID-19. In 2019 PAW replaced the water main on
The Borough has not yet been advised as to which Ordinance Avenue. In 2020 they plan to replace some of
side of the street will be affected. As this street is the remaining older pipe in the area near this street. One
under PennDOT jurisdiction, the particulars of this such section being Voelkel Avenue from Ordinance Avenue
construction will have to be approved by the state. to Potomac Avenue. Construction is tentatively scheduled
to begin in July.
We at the Borough understand the impacts these projects will
HILLSDALE AVENUE have on the residents and the motoring public that use these
Peoples Gas has tentative plans to replace the gas streets. Although we have no control of the scheduling of the
main that runs from West Liberty Avenue to Delwood utility work, we will do our best to work with the various utility
Avenue. As part of this project they would also be companies to make the public aware of the pending work and
replacing the main on Lima Alley and Texas Avenue, the various construction schedules as they developed. When
between Kelton Avenue and Hillsdale Avenue. The available, these updates will be posted on the Borough Facebook
final decision was not available at the writing of this page, the Borough website and our “SavvyCitizen” app. If you
would like email notification of pending construction, please
article, however, if approved construction would begin
contact the Borough offices at 412-561-8900 X221 or 222 and
in July. leave your email address. You will be added to our email chain
and will receive email alerts.
The Dormont Fire Department is looking for new m
THE DORMONT
ranks. As a member of FIREtheDEPARTMENT
department, there are a
IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
college scholarship opportunities available. We hav
The Dormont Fire Department is looking for new members to join the
now including
volunteer SocialofMembership,
ranks. As a member the department, thereJunior Firefighte
are also local
interested, please
tax credits and college call
scholarshipthe Fire Station
opportunities available. 412-563-882
3 levels of membership now including Social Membership, Junior
We have
412-561-8900 ext. 232.
Firefighter and Fire Fighter.
If you are interested, please call the Fire Station 412-563-8826
or the Fire Chiefs office 412-561-8900 ext. 232.
15Dormont Public Library
2950 West Liberty Avenue I Pittsburgh PA 15216 I 412-531-8754
The Dormont Public Library will be holding Twitter @dormontliv. For those patrons that don’t
its Summer Reading Program from June 8 to use the internet or social media, we will be taking
August 8, 2020. The theme this year is “Imagine phone calls for book orders and to log any books
Your Story”. This will be the first year that we will read for summer reading throughout the 8 week
be doing our program completely online using program.
a logging program call Beanstack. While our
program is heavily used by children and youths Please know that while we are in different times
of all ages, we are also encouraging adult patrons due to Coronavirus circumstances, our library will
to use this system for logging books as well as to do as much as we can to insure the safety of our
participate in an adult summer reading program. staff and patrons and to relay as much information
As children and youths read and log books, there and assistance as possible to our patrons. Please
will be different goals and incentives along the way stay tuned into our social media and website for
with fun projects to do from home. We will have current updates about the library and know that
all of the specifics for the program listed on our we miss you and hope that you stay safe until we
website at dormontlibrary.org and on our social connect again.
media sites at Facebook.com/dormontlibrary and
Thank you to all of our patrons and supporters for everything you do for our library.
We truly appreciate all of you!
Dormont Athletic Booster Association
Serving the Youth of Dormont and K.O. School District Since 1949
DABA is always looking for new members. We are approaching a very exciting part of the year
that the children will enjoy and cherish as fun childhood memories.
The Dormont Athletic Boosters Association (DABA) has been serving the children of Dormont since 1949.
Our goal is to provide every child the opportunity to participate in extra curricular activities and to work
as a body to keep our registration fees as low as possible. Unfortunately, all our activities have been
cancelled due to the virus. We hope everyone is safe and healthy.
We have two tentatively scheduled fundraising events:
FallFest on Saturday, September 12 and the Monte Carlo on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
To view upcoming events, visit our website at www.dormontboosters.com.
Thank you for your continued support,
Jamie Keaney, President, Dormont Athletic Booster Association
16Recreation
Join us at Dormont Park for our Summer Movie Night Series on:
1801 Dormont Avenue (on the hillside at the pool parking lot).
Summer of POSTP
ONED
SEQUELS!
The Secret Life of Pets 2 Friday, July 10 Friday, August 14
Movies begin at dark. POSTPONED Toy Story 4 Frozen II
HEAD to TOE EXERCISES TO STRENGTHEN, TIGHTEN & TONE YOUR BODY
Commit yourself to be fit with us & make some new friends
DORMONT REC CENTER
Monday & Thursdays – 7:00 to 8:00 PM
For more information contact: FIRST CLASS FREE TO NEW STUDENTS
Diane Kaiser 412-952-8037 JOIN ANYTIME!
Email: c2bf2017@gmail.com www.commit2bfit.rocks
17Recreation
Dormont Day 2020 – July 4th Celebration
Dormont Day and the July 4th holiday has always been special to Dormont. This year the COVID-19
pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions all around the world including the postponement
and cancellation of large events. We are sad to announce the cancellation of the live performances
and food trucks. At the time of printing, no final decisions have been made regarding the firework
display. As the Borough gathers more information, more details about the decision about the
firework display will be updated on boro.dormont.pa.us and the Borough’s Facebook page.
Borough of Dormont Swimming Pool Guidelines Swimming pools (24’ inches or higher)
The Following is Required when Applying for a Permit to Install a Swimming Pool
• Application Process 2. The vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the than 3 inches below top of gate. The gate and barrier shall have
A Building/Zoning Permit consists of two (2) parts; zoning barrier shall not exceed 2 inches for nonsolid surfaces, such as no openings larger than . inch within 18 inches of the release
regulations and building code compliance, the following grass or gravel and 4-inches for solid surfaces, such as concrete mechanism.
information is required to determine compliance with each part. where measured on the side of the barrier which faces away
Note: swimming pools are not permitted in the front yard and from the pool. • Double or Multiple Gates [305.3.2]: Double gates or multi-gates
must be located 10’ feet from any property line. shall have at least one leaf secured in place and the adjacent leaf
1. Submit a completed Building/Zoning Permit application 3. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier shall be secured with a self-latching device. The gate and barrier
along with the required application fee. may be installed on-grade or be mounted on top of the pool shall not have openings larger than . inch within 18 inches of the
structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool latch release mechanism. The self-latching device shall comply
2. Submit a survey of your property which is current and sealed structure. Where barrier is mounted on top of thje pool the with the requirements of Section 305.3.3.
by a licensed land surveyor. vertical clearance between the top of the pool and the bottom
of the barrier shall not exceed 4 inches. • Solid Barrier Surface [305.2.3]: Solid barriers that do not have
3. Submit a plot plan showing size and location of proposed
swimming pool and any existing structures on site, describe distance • Closely Spaced Horizontal Members [305.2.5:] Where the openings, such as a masonry or stone wall, shall not contain
in feet to property lines and type and height of existing fencing. barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and indentations or protrusions except for normal construction
the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
4. (Swimming Pool) Submit two (2) sets of details from swimming
less than 45 inches, the horizontal members shall be located on
pool Manufacturer Company that identifies the design of the • Structure Wall as a Barrier [305.4]: Where a wall of a dwelling
the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical
pool you are installing. or structure serves as part of the barrier and where doors,
members shall not exceed 1 . inches in width. Where there are
decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the windows, deck or deck platform provides direct access to pool
5. (Swimming Pool) Submit two (2) sets of details that identify all
cutouts shall not exceed 1 . inches in width one of the following must be required:
barriers as required by code fences, walls, gates, locking devices,
door alarms, safety covers, etc.
• On-Ground Pool Structure as a Barrier [305.5]: Where an 1. All operable windows having a sill height of less than 48
6. Submit a separate Electrical Permit (an electrical permit is on-ground pool wall or barrier mounted on top of an on- inches above finished floor and all doors shall have an alarm
required for all pools equipped with motors, lights, filtering ground pool wall structure shall serve as a barrier the following that produces an audible warning when window, door or
equipment, etc., regardless of dimension) conditions must be presented: screens are opened. The alarm deactivation switch shall be
located not more than 54 inches and not less than 48 inches
7. Applicant must Provide a valid copy of the Contractors The following requirements are only permitted if ladders or above the finished floor. The alarm shall be listed and labeled in
Insurance (if applicable) steps used as means of access are capable of being secured in accordance with UL 2017.
a locked-up position or removed to prevent access when pool
• Zoning Review is not in use. 2. A safety cover that is listed and labeled in accordance with
The Zoning Officer shall review all applications that require 1. Where an on-ground pool wall serves as the barrier, the ASTM F 1346 ib installed for pools and spas.
zoning approval for compliance with the applicable codes and bottom of the wall is on grade, the top of wall is not less than
ordinances and shall approve or deny the application based 48” inches above finished grade for the entire perimeter of the 3. An approved means of protection, such as self-closing doors
on the zoning requirements within 90 days of receipt of the pool, the wall complies with barrier requirements section 305.2 with self-latching devices, is provided. Such means of protection
application. and the pool manufacturer allows the wall to serve as a barrier. shall provide a degree of protection that is not less than the
protection afforded by item 1 or
• If Approved the application will be forwarded onto the Building 2. Where a barrier is mounted on top of the pool wall, the top of
Department and a Building/Zoning permit will be issued. the barrier is not less than 48 inches above grade for the entire • Mesh Fence as a Barrier [305.2.4]: Mesh fences, other than
perimeter of the pool and the wall and barrier on top of the chain link fences shall be installed in accordance with the
• If Denied a written decision will be sent to the property owner wall will comply with Section 305.2. Barriers mounted on top of manufacturer’s instructions and shall comply with the following:
referencing the ordinance requirements which have not been met. on-ground pool walls must be installed in accordance with the 1. The bottom of the mesh fence shall be not more than 1 inch
pools manufacturer’s requirements. (25 mm) above the deck or installed surface or grade.
• Building Construction
All above ground swimming pools larger than 24” inches in • Chain Link Dimensions [305.2.7]: The maximum opening
2. The maximum vertical clearance from the bottom of the mesh
height must comply with the provisions of the UCC -International formed by a chain link fence, shall not be more than 1-. inches.
fence and the solid surface shall not permit the fence to be lifted
Swimming Pool & Spa Code (2015) Where the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top and
more than 4 inches (102 mm) from grade or decking.
This shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, the bottom such openings shall not be more than 1-. inches.
renovation, replacement, repair and maintenance of all • Diagonal Members [305.2.8]: Where the barrier is composed of 3. The fence shall be designed and constructed so that it does
swimming pools and spas. The Building Code Official will review diagonal members, such as lattice fence, the maximum opening not allow passage of a 4-inch (102 mm) sphere under any mesh
construction plans to confirm information on application meets formed by the diagonal members shall not be greater than panel. The maximum vertical clearance from the bottom of the
the provision required by code for above ground swimming 1 . inches. The angle, from vertical, shall not be greater than mesh fence and the solid surface shall not be more than 4 inches
pool and issue a Building/Zoning Permit. 45.degrees. (102 mm) from grade or decking.
All swimming pools (24”in or greater) must comply with the
following: • Openings [305.2.2]: Openings in the barrier shall not allow 4. An attachment device shall attach each barrier section at
passage of a 4-inch.diameter sphere. a height not lower than 45 inches above grade. Common
• Barrier Requirements attachment devices include, but are not limited to, devices that
All outdoor swimming pools shall be surrounded by a barrier, • Clear Zone [305.2.9]: There shall be a clear zone, of not less provide the security equal to or greater than that of a hook-and-
these requirements are intended to prevent potential drowning than 36-inches between the exterior of the barrier and any eye type latch incorporating a spring-actuated retaining lever
and near drowning by restricting access to such pools or spas permanent structures or equipment such as pumps, filters and such as a safety gate hook.
through physical barriers and warning devices. heaters that can be used to climb the barrier.
5. Where a hinged gate is used with a mesh fence, the gate shall
• Barrier Height and Clearances [305.2.1]: Barrier height and • Gates [305.3]: Access gates shall comply with the requirements comply with Section 305.3
clearances shall be in accordance with all of the following: of section 305.3.1and shall be equipped to accommodate a
locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away 6. Patio deck sleeves such as vertical post receptacles that are
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches above grade from the pool and shall be self-closing and have self-latching. placed inside the patio surface shall be of a nonconductive
measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from pool. material.
Such height shall be maintained around the entire perimeter of • Latches: Where the release mechanism of the self-latching
the pool for a distance of 3-feet, measured horizontally from the device is located less than 54 inches from bottom of the gate, 7. Mesh fences shall not be installed on top of on-ground pools.
outside of the barrier. the release mechanism shall be on the pool side and nor less
18You can also read
