West Homestead Council Committees
Community Affairs
Members
- Barb Ferson-Chairperson
- Joe Baran-Council
- Dave Harhai-Council
- Donna McMichael-Borough Secretary
Meetings
Third Tuesdays, 6:00 P.M. (Confirmed by Chairperson)
Responsibilities
- Plans community events, such as Memorial Day, Community Day, Veterans Day, Halloween, Night of Lights, Holiday Parade to ensure maximum participation and community involvement.
- Provides oversight for recreation programming, including establishing policies and fees for use of the Community Park; researching opportunities for Borough-sponsored recreational activities; and identifying funding streams to sustain Park activities and maintenance.
- Ensures implementation of the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Recreation, Open Space and Greenways Plan.
Personnel
Members
- Rose Scolieri-Chairperson
- Joe Baran-Council
- David Harhai-Council
- Bill Etherington-Borough Manager
Meetings
On an as-needed basis. (Scheduled by Chairperson)
Responsibilities
- Works with the Borough Manager to develop, and update as needed, personnel policies and job descriptions for all Borough employees.
- Ensures that employees are appropriately evaluated.
- Conducts the evaluation of the Borough Manager.
- Supports the Borough Manager in hiring and termination, and in any employment-related matters, such as Workers Comp claims and lawsuits.
Property (Blighted & Vacant)
Members
- Rose Scolieri – Co-Chairperson
- Dave Harhai – Co-Chairperson
- Frank Guzzi-Council
- Donna McMichael-Secretary
Meetings
2nd Tuesdays, 4:00 P.M. (Confirmed by Chairperson)
Responsibilities
- Identify and work with Tax Collection on blighted properties, vacant properties not owned or owned by the borough. Review Code Enforcement Process.
- Primary objective is to move properties back on the tax-roles to increase tax revenues and improve/beautify the borough landscape.
Public Safety
Members
- David Harhai-Chairperson
- Frank Guzzi-Council
- Bill McLaughlin-Council
- Charles Rozzo-Police Chief
- John Dindak Jr.-Fire Chief
- John Dindak-Mayor
- Dan Churma-Emergency Management Coordinator
- Glenn Guckes-Public Works
- Donna McMichael-Secretary
- Dan Kinzel-Detective
- RJ Euwer-Police Admin.
- Alex Scialabba-Public Works
- Todd Plunkett-Baldwin EMS
Meetings
2nd Tuesdays, 5:00 P.M. (Confirmed by Chairperson)
Responsibilities
- Committee members work together to provide seamless response to public safety issues.
- Identify personnel and equipment needs on short-term and long-term basis.
- Ensure effective deployment of both human and material resources.
- Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place.
- Identify programs for both internal (personnel) and external (community) education and provide oversight for program implementation.
Public Works
Members
- Bill McLaughlin-Chairperson (Operations)
- Bill Etherington-Manager (Administrative)
- Glenn Guckes-Public Works Foreman
Meetings
On an as-needed basis. (Scheduled by Chairperson)
Responsibilities
- Committee members work together to provide seamless response to Public Works issues.
- Identify personnel and equipment needs on short-term and long-term basis.
- Ensure effective deployment of both human and material resources.
- Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place.
Sewer Management
Members
- Ashley Cain-Chairperson
- Barb Ferson-Council
- Frank Guzzi-Council
- Bill Etherington-Borough Manager
- Bill Roth-Engineer
- Mark Brashear-Engineer
Meetings
1st Tuesdays, 5:00 P.M. (Confirmed by Chairperson)
Responsibilities
- Review the Borough’s Sanitary/Storm/Combined System operations, sustainability, and financial impact on the Borough Finances.
- Work with Engineering on Consent Order requirements and determine feasibility of maintaining current systems or outsourcing operations.