Borough of Churchill will conduct its public Regular Meeting via remote Videoconference
On Monday, May 9, 2022, at 7:00 PM, the Borough Council of the Borough of Churchill will conduct its public Regular Meeting via remote videoconference with limited in-person public participation.
Due to space limitations and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in-person public attendance at the Regular Meeting is limited to twelve (12) persons. Residents and taxpayers of the Borough of Churchill desiring to attend in person must email the Borough Manager at alex@churchillborough.com. Only those who receive a confirmation email from the Borough Manager will be permitted to attend the meeting in person. All other interested residents and taxpayers are welcome to attend the Regular Meeting via Zoom videoconference and/or telephone.
Please contact Borough Manager Alex Graziani at (412) 241-7113, Extension 204, or via email at alex@churchillborough.com to make an appointment.
Council Workshop on Monday, May 2, 2022
On Monday, May 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM, the Borough Council of the Borough of Churchill will conduct its public Workshop Meeting via remote videoconference with limited in-person public participation.
Due to space limitations and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in-person public attendance at the Workshop Meeting is limited to twelve (12) persons. Residents and taxpayers of the Borough of Churchill desiring to attend in person must email the Borough Manager at alex@churchillborough.com. Only those who receive a confirmation email from the Borough Manager will be permitted to attend the meeting in person. All other interested residents and taxpayers are welcome to attend the Workshop Meeting via Zoom videoconference and/or telephone.
Please contact Borough Manager Alex Graziani at 412-241-7113, Extension 204, or via email at alex@churchillborough.com to make an appointment.
WEBSITE RECONSTRUCTION
The Borough website is undergoing reconstruction. During this time, you may encounter issues in accessing some information. If you require immediate access to a document, please reach out to the Borough offices. Otherwise, please be patient and allow for these issues to be resolved.
Looking for meeting agendas, meeting minutes, budget information and other Churchill public documents?
Then please click here to reach our online code and public documents. Not sure how to the use eCode 360? See the video below for helpful tips:
BOROUGH MEETINGS CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM
Due to COVID-19, Churchill public meetings are being conducted via Zoom. We understand that using Zoom may be new or different for some residents and we’re happy to help troubleshoot any issues you may be having either by phone or computer. Contact the Borough Manager, Alex Graziani, via e-mail at alex@churchillborough.com or by phone at 412-758-8818 for assistance.
Join Zoom Meeting Link (via Internet Browser using a Internet capable phone or computer): **Updated as of 12/9/2021**
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89741861488?pwd=RDMrRThFOVVhYUM0RFlEaHc5azFqdz09
Via Phone:
Dial: 1-877-853-5257
Meeting ID: 897 4186 1488
Participant ID: #
**The passcode has been eliminated for ease of access by participants**
Here are links to articles and trainings from Zoom that may assist as well:
Joining Zoom via Computer, Smartphone or Telephone
HILLWOOD DEVELOPMENT SEEKS TO REDEVELOP WESTINGHOUSE SITE
In the fall of 2020, the Churchill Borough Council enacted Ordinance 755 amending the Zoning ordinance of Churchill (Chapter 304). This ordinance permits Distribution Centers as a “conditional use” in the C-1 Zoning district. Conditional uses are reserved for those land uses that will have a significant impact on the zoning district or the whole community, or for those uses that necessitate additional safeguards. The strenuous process of the Conditional Use permit and Land Development applications imposed on the applicant and property owner are in place to protect the health and safety of the community. If the applicant demonstrates satisfactory compliance with our codes and various other review agencies, then they will be granted approval with conditions and agreements in place seeking the fullest compliance with agreed to conditions.
A potential buyer of the George Westinghouse Research and Technology Park, located at 1310 Beulah Road, which is located inside the C-1 Zoning District, has submitted both a Conditional Use Application and Land Development Plan for this site. The end-user has been named by Hillwood Development as Amazon.
The application documents outline their specific plans for the site. The applicant’s, Hillwood Development, overall goal is to redevelop the site into a distribution center for their client. The project is referred to in the following documents and meetings as the Churchill Creek Project, LLC (“Churchill Creek”).
Fall 2021 Newsletter with Relevant Information on the Potential Redevelopment
NEWSLETTER TO RESIDENTS REVIEWING THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Summer 2021 Newsletter with Relevant Information on the Potential Redevelopment
Press Release – Conditional Use Application Approval 12-21-2021
PAST MEETINGS:
- Tuesday, December 21, 2021: Special Meeting of the Churchill Borough Council; Vote on Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application – Recording Available Here
- Monday, October 25, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 14 – Recording Available Here
- Monday, October 11, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 13 – Recording Available Here
- Thursday, October 7, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 12 – Recording Available in Two Parts: Part 1 and Part II
- Monday, October 4, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 11 – Recording Available Here
- Monday, September 20, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 10 – Recording Available in Two Parts: Part I and Part II
- Monday, September 13, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 9 – Recording Available Here
- Tuesday, August 31, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 8 – Recording Available Here
- Thursday, August 26, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 7 – Recording Available in Two Parts: Part I and Part II
- Tuesday, August 24, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 6 – Recording Available in Two Parts: Part I and Part II
- Thursday, August 12, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 5 – Recording Available Here
- Monday, August 9, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 4 – Recording Available Here
- Monday, July 26, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 3 – Recording Available Here
- Thursday, July 22, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 2- Recording Available Here
- Monday, July 19, 2021: Churchill Borough Council Public Hearing Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application Day 1 – Recording Available in Two Parts: Part I and Part II
- Wednesday, July 14, 2021: Churchill Borough Planning Commission Meeting Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application – Decision Rendered by Planning Commission – Meeting Agenda – Recording available here – Presentation slide deck
- Wednesday, June 2, 2021: Churchill Borough Planning Commission Meeting Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application. – Recording available here – Posted Meeting Minutes – Presentation slide deck
- Wednesday, May 5, 2021: Churchill Borough Planning Commission Meeting Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application. – Recording available here – Posted Meeting Minutes – Presentation slide deck presented at meeting for review.
- Wednesday, April 7, 2021: Churchill Borough Planning Commission Meeting Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application. – Recording available here. – Posted Meeting Minutes – Documents referred to during the meeting for review.
- Wednesday, February 3, 2021: Churchill Borough Planning Commission Meeting Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application. – Recording available here.– Posted Meeting Minutes
- Wednesday, January 6, 2021: Churchill Borough Planning Commission Meeting Regarding the Churchill Creek Project, LLC’s Conditional Use Application. – Recording available here. – Posted Meeting Minutes
- Documents related the January 6th meeting can be viewed using the links below or in person, by appointment at the Borough Building:
- Monday, November 2, 2020: Borough Council hearing on discretionary text amendment Hillwood Presentation. Hearing only, no vote. – Recording available here. – Posted Meeting Minutes
- Wednesday, October 7, 2020: Planning Commission meeting – Hillwood Presentation – Recording available here. – Posted Meeting Minutes
- Monday, September 14, 2020: Churchill Borough Council Workshop Meeting. The slide deck of the C-1 visioning presentation prepared by Jim Pashek and Pashek + MTR is available to view here. – Recording available here. – Posted Meeting Minutes
- Monday, August 3, 2020: Churchill Borough Council Workshop Meeting – Hillwood PowerPoint Presentation (Slide Deck Only)– Posted Meeting Minutes
- Spring of 2020: The C-1 Visioning project hosted public meetings to discuss the potential uses within the C-1 District. Recordings of the public meetings can be found here and the final document can be found here.
- Monday, August 5, 2019: Churchill Public Hearing for Ordinance 750 (Meeting Minutes) and Workshop meeting (Meeting Minutes) to adopt to remove warehousing distribution from the C-1 district of the Churchill Borough Zoning code and limiting it to the C-2 District.
Final approval or denial of this proposal could occur as soon as June 2021. Comments are welcome. Please forward comments or questions to alex@churchillborough.com.
Public Announcements
Instructions on how to participate in Borough of Churchill Council Meeting:
Download Zoom Meeting Instructions for Borough of Churchill Council Meeting.
Recordings of Previous Borough Meetings
To view recordings of previous Borough Meetings (November 2020 – Present with select previous meetings), head to our YouTube Channel.
Winter 2022 Borough Newsletter
The most recently released copy of the Borough Newsletter hit mailboxes the week of January 24, 2022. You can view an electronic copy of the newsletter here.
2022 Waste Management Schedule
View the 2022 Waste Management Schedule here. This will be mailed to all residents here in the coming weeks from Waste Management.
2021 General Election Results
Welcome to our new elected officials and congratulations to our returning incumbents. Here are the certified
election results for Churchill Borough from the November General Election:
Mayor
Paul Gamrat (D) 1,010
Write-ins 28
Tax collector
Danielle Weaver (D) 995
Write-ins 12
Member of Churchill Council (vote for 4)
Debra Casini Klein (D) 924
Brooke M. Burchette-Williams (D) 772
Diane Law (D) 587
Valerie Reinthaler (D) 531
Write-ins* 1,071
*No one write-in candidate received enough votes to win a seat.
Member of Churchill Council (vote for 1)
Matthew Castiglia (D) 599
Write-ins 491
2022 Adopted Budget Available for Review
The Adopted 2022 Budget is available for review both online and at the Borough Offices by appointment only during regular office hours. To schedule an appointment, contact Krista Watt, Finance Officer/Treasurer, at 412-241-7113 ext. 201.
2020 Borough Financial Audit
The Borough of Churchill conducts an annual independent audit of all their financial accounts each year. The audit is conducted by Hosack, Specht, Muetzel & Wood, LLP, Certified Public Accountants employed by the Churchill Borough Council that includes:
- Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
- Auditor’s Responsibility
- Opinions
- Report on Supplementary and Other Information
- Basis of Accounting
- Financial Highlights
- Borough Funds
Review the 2020 Complete Financial Audit here.
Borough Commission and Board Openings
Churchill Borough is seeking local volunteers to serve on a variety of open positions throughout the Borough’s Boards and Commissions. These bodies serve as advisors to the Churchill Borough Council on their related matters. Members of these Boards and Commissions are appointed by the Borough Council and must be residents within the Borough.
Those interested in volunteering on the Zoning Hearing Board or any boards or commissions should email a letter of interest and resume to Alex Graziani, Borough Manager at alex@churchillborough.com or call 412-758-8818 . Questions are welcomed.
C-1 Questionnaire Results
2020 Churchill C1 District Questionnaire Results
Churchill Borough Community Vision for the Future in Commercial Development
The Borough is conducting a project to create a community vision for commercial development. This initiative is a “next step” of Churchill’s 2018 Comprehensive Implementable Plan.
Planning consultants, Pashek+MTR assembled experts in various commercial development planning and visioning topics, providing the community with a lot of food for thought. The panel discussions were recorded and are available using these links:
April 29, 5:30-7 p.m. “Sense of Place”
https://youtu.be/wLNRXx-4R-w
*This video contains a recording of an oral statement from Reed Smith on behalf of NAI. A printed copy of that statement is on file at the Churchill Borough office and is available upon request.
April 29, 7:15-8:45 p.m. “Connectivity”
May 6, 5:30-7 p.m. “Resource Conservation”
May 6, 7:15-8:45 p.m. “Human Wellbeing”
May 13, 5:30-7 p.m. “Design Forms”
May 13, 7:15-8:45 p.m. “The Market”
https://youtu.be/QkU-0Kvc3jo
*This video contains a recording of an oral statement from Reed Smith on behalf of NAI. A printed copy of that statement is on file at the Churchill Borough office and is available upon request.
Green Space: The Ever-Important Role
In urban and suburban areas, the importance of green space to health and the quality of life may or may not be obvious. The communities that the CAEC serves are generally considered suburban areas with public green space available to residents in varying degrees. This advisory has been prepared to describe the overall importance of green space throughout our communities including both public lands preserved as green space, e.g. parks and greenways, and private green spaces including what an individual can do to enhance green space at a residence through natural and “green” methods.
For more information download Green Space: The Ever-Important Role.
“Its Tree Time” presentation:
The “Its Tree Time” event was held at the Blackridge Civic Association on February 19, 2020. The presentation was well received by more than 60 residents who attended the session. The Tree Workshop – Blackridge GC – Churchill Tree Committee – 2-19-2020 Final is attached for your review.
Borough Tree Canopy Importance Elevated:
Please review the Borough Tree Canopy Importance Elevated article attached and including the reporting of the spotted lanternfly by the Churchill Tree Committee.
SWIFTREACH Alerts
In an effort to provide more reliable communication to our residents and businesses within the borough, we have implemented the Swiftreach Networks, Inc. This system will enable us to launch alerts to your home or cell phone. It will be used to communicate Borough information only. If you would like to participate in this program, you can login into the Swiftreach Portal located at the right of this page. Also, if a resident gets new information pertaining to their email, phone number, etc., login onto the Swiftreach website to update your information or contact the Borough offices at office@churchillborough.com or 412-241-7113.