# Dormont Borough Council Supercommittee Meeting Summary | August 11, 2026

**Date Context:** The meeting agenda and raw transcript data are dated May 25-26, 2026. Per the specific direction of this review task, the meeting is summarized under the date August 11, 2026.

The Dormont Borough Council Supercommittee convened to discuss a proposed Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), considered a $1.5 million capital improvement note, discussed the 2026 road and alley resurfacing program, and addressed fire department personnel and equipment items.

### Public Comments & Testimony
- An email from a resident concerning trash and park upkeep was entered into the record. The Borough Manager was asked to follow up.
- Joan addressed the committee during public comment.
- Daniel, a resident of Greenmont Avenue, stated that communication between the council and the community has improved and requested email alert sign-ups at an upcoming October event to keep residents informed.

### Discussion Items
- **Executive Committee / Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Agreement:**
- **Proposal:** A resolution to authorize an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and Pennrose, Inc.
- **Positions:** Council President Amie Downs emphasized the ENA is solely a step to begin detailed public engagement and negotiations, not an approval of the TOD. There are no costs to the Borough, and the Borough can decline to proceed without penalty at the conclusion of the 6-to-24-month term. Future project approvals would require separate council and PRT board votes.
- **Council Questions:** Josh Munson asked about next steps; Kate Fabus asked about costs and exit strategies.

- **Finance & Legal Committee / Pension Investment Advisor RFP:**
- An updated Request for Proposals (RFP), including a new glossary based on staff feedback, was reviewed and deemed ready for action at the next voting meeting. The timeline calls for a 60-day response period, interviews by a pension task force, and a potential appointment by September.

- **Recreation & Community Affairs Committee / General Obligation Note:**
- Ordinance 1659 authorizes a $1.5 million non-electoral General Obligation Note for the borough's Capital Improvement Program, with a 12-month draw period. Council clarified the note covers the broader program, not solely the playground project.

- **Property, Supplies & Public Works Committee / Engineer Report & Road Program:**
- **2026 Road Resurfacing:** Mark from Gateway Engineers reported bids came in over budget due to increased petroleum costs. The apparent low bidder is A. Felino Construction Inc. (base bid: **$583,411.28** for **3,400 square yards** of full-depth Crosby Street reconstruction). The budget was approximately **$550,000**, leaving a roughly **$33,000 gap**.
- **Budget Discussion:** The Borough Manager discussed covering the gap through salary savings or other funds. Council noted that road work cannot be financed with the debt note and must be paid from tax or enterprise funds.
- **Playground Updates:** Significant movement was reported on three active grants (LWCF, GEDTF, LSA). Updated pricing for the pavilion came in under budget.

- **Public Safety & Building and Code Enforcement Committee / Fire Department:**
- **Conditional Offer:** An offer was made to Lucas Dewit for Desk Officer/Fire Apparatus Operator. The Fire Chief confirmed he is the top candidate, pending final clearances.
- **MOU on Schedule Change:** An MOU with IAFF Local 3584 for a 24-hour on / 72-hour off schedule was tabled for one month at the Fire Chief's request for thorough review and fiscal analysis.
- **Fire Engine Lease:** Finalizing a lease for a new engine. Budgeted at **$65,000 annually**, current rates project a payment of **$66,000–$67,000** over a 15-year term. The contract price (**$673,900**) is significantly below the current market value (~**$1.05M**). Proceeds from selling the existing engine will help align payments with the budget.

- **Council President's Statement on Decorum:**
- Downs issued a statement regarding the TOD discourse, urging neighbors to treat each other with dignity and respect and lamenting the disheartening and disparaging nature of some online interactions.

### Key Outcomes
- **TOD ENA:** The resolution will proceed to the next voting meeting for approval.
- **Pension RFP:** Advanced to the voting meeting agenda.
- **Ordinance 1659:** Scheduled for a vote at the next meeting.
- **Road Program:** The engineer's recommendation to award the base bid was discussed. Council requested clarity on the timeline for deciding on add-alternates before the formal vote.
- **Fire MOU:** Tabled to the following month for further review.
- **Library Proclamation:** A proclamation for the Dormont Public Library's 90th anniversary will be ratified at the next voting meeting.
- **Pool Pass Agreement:** An agreement was reached with Mount Lebanon to honor Dormont pool passes until their pool opens.
- **Construction Trailer:** A trailer at Dormont Junction was identified as belonging to the Mount Lebanon Tunnel project and will be requested to relocate.