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MINUTES
Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Supervisors:
Anthony Bertolino
Bruce Mazzoni
Karen Newpol
John Skorupan
Township Manager:
Daniel Santoro - Township Manager
Staff Present:
Kyle Beidler - Assistant Township Manager, CPO
Leaette Cavaliere - Legal Stenographer
Lori Coon - Recording Secretary
Tina Fedko - Director, Communications
Connor Mack - Manager, Development & Codes Services
Michael Malak - Director, Engineering & Environmental Services
Michael Palombo - Township Solicitor
Ken Ruckel - Police Chief
Gary Shreve - Systems Administrator
Mary Soroka - Assistant Township Manager, CFO
Guests:
Neva Stotler, Township Counsel
David Nernberg, Skills Games 777 Counsel
John Conley, Skills Games 777 Applicant
Rebecca Mizikar, PVEDI3
Call to Order
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Newpol called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of the
Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA, and
led the salute to the flag.
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2. Roll Call
When the meeting was called to order, the quorum consisted of Vice-Chair Newpol, Supervisor
Bertolino, Supervisor Mazzoni, and Supervisor Skorupan.
Announcement
Vice Chair Newpol announced that immediately prior to this meeting, the Board met in
executive session to discuss real estate.
3. Public Comment (Any item on or off the Agenda except for Public Hearing Items)
Jim Charles, Sherwood Drive, expressed concern about the public comment time restrictions.
Motion to close the public comment portion of this meeting.
VOTING
Motion by: Bertolino, Anthony
Second by: Mazzoni, Bruce
Supervisor YES NO ABSTAIN
Anthony Bertolino X
Bruce Mazzoni X
Karen Newpol X
John Skorupan X
Motion Carried
Public Hearings
4. PR# COND-26-5 - Skill Games - Conditional Use (TLD 8/28/26)
The Board accepted public comment on a Conditional Use Application for an
amusement arcade (Skill Games 777) proposing eight amusement devices within an
existing tenant space at the Excel Center, located at 20455 Route 19, Unit 10A, in the
SU-1 zoning district.
Prior to the start of the public hearing section of the meeting, stenographer Leaette Cavaliere
administered the Oath of Truth to those providing public testimony.
A court stenographer attended the hearing to document the proceedings related to the Skill
777 Conditional Use application.
Motion to close the public hearing with consideration at a future meeting.
VOTING
Motion by: Mazzoni, Bruce
Second by: Skorupan, John
Supervisor YES NO ABSTAIN
Anthony Bertolino X
Bruce Mazzoni X
Karen Newpol X
John Skorupan X
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Motion Carried
5. Ordinance Amendment - Bill No. 2026-05 - Chapter 27 (Zoning) - Table of Uses
and Signs
The Board accept public comment on a zoning amendment that will amend Chapter
27 ("Table of Uses"), revising attachments 2 and 2.1 ("Table of Uses for Automobile
Wash") and amending Section 608 pertaining to building-mounted signs.
Prior to the start of the public hearing section of the meeting, stenographer Leaette Cavaliere
administered the Oath of Truth to those providing public testimony.
Kyle Beidler explained that the proposed ordinance amendment would provide for updates to
the Table of Uses for car washes and revise the building-mounted sign section.
Public Comment
There was no public comment for this public hearing.
Motion to close the public hearing with consideration at the September 3, 2026 Regular
meeting.
VOTING
Motion by: Skorupan, John
Second by: Bertolino, Anthony
Supervisor YES NO ABSTAIN
Anthony Bertolino X
Bruce Mazzoni X
Karen Newpol X
John Skorupan X
Motion Carried
Planning & Development Services
6. PR #SUB-26-11 - North Pointe at Cranberry – Preliminary/Final Subdivision (TLD
10/24/26)
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a Preliminary and Final Subdivision application for a four-lot subdivision of
a 16.56-acre parcel to accommodate three retail outparcels and approximately six
acres of residential development located at 20400 Route 19 in the SU-1 zoning
district.
Kyle Beidler presented an overview and map orientation of the proposed North Pointe at
Cranberry Development, offering a clear understanding of the site's layout and intended use.
7. PR #LD-26-12 - North Pointe at Cranberry – Final Land Development (TLD
10/24/26)
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a Final Land Development application for the infrastructure phase of North
Pointe at Cranberry, proposing site grading, roadway improvements, utility
infrastructure, stormwater management facilities, water facilities, and landscaping on
approximately 16.9 acres located at the intersection of Route 19 and Dutilh Road in
the SU-1 zoning district.
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8. PR #PRD-26-4 – The Reserve at Cranberry Springs - Revised Tentative Land
Development (TLD 10/8/26)
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a Revised Tentative Land Development for revisions to building and
garage footprints, parking configurations, grading, and perimeter site features.
Kyle Beidler presented an overview and map orientation of the proposed Reserve at Cranberry
Springs Development, offering a clear understanding of the site's layout and intended use.
Rebecca Mizikar from PVEDI shared renderings and specifics of the planned updates. She
mentioned an enlarged footprint and modifications to the guide rails, while confirming that the
total number of units remains unchanged.
9. PR #PRD-26-5 The Reserve at Cranberry Springs - Revised Final Land
Development (TLD 10/14/26)
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a Revised Final Land Development application for revisions to building
and garage footprints, parking configurations, grading, and perimeter site features.
Public Works and Engineering
Contract Change Orders
10. Contract Order #2026-314 - Change Order - Community Park Ballfields 3 & 4
Infield Turf Improvements
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a change order for the Community Park Ballfields 3 & 4 Infield Turf
Improvements to Playing Surface Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $17,655.00.
Mike Malak noted that the change order for Community Park Ballfields 3 & 4 Infield Turf
Improvements includes the installation of the backstop wall padding.
11. Contract Order #2026-354 – Change Order - 2026 Paving Program – Superpave
Street Resurfacing
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a change order for Superpave Street Resurfacing to Youngblood Paving,
Inc. in the amount of $23,000.00.
Mike Malak explained that the change order for the 2026 Paving Program reflects the need for
deeper milling and additional pavement work at the Route 19 Fire Station.
12. Contract Order #2026-374 – Change Order - Graham Park Pickleball Court
Acrylic Surfacing Project
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a change order for the Graham Park Pickleball Court Acrylic Surfacing
Project to Seal Pro in the amount of $7,040.00.
Mike Malak informed the Board that the change order for the Graham Park Pickleball Court
Acrylic Surfacing Project includes additional crack repairs.
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Contract Payments
13. Contract Order #2025-48 - Partial Payment - Solids Handling Upgrade - General
Contractor
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a partial payment for the Solids Handling Upgrade for general contracting
work to Kukurin Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $720,360.00.
Mike Malak informed the Board that the Solids Handling Upgrade project is progressing as
planned.
14. Contract Order #2025-50 - Partial Payment - Solids Handling Upgrade - Plumbing
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a partial payment for the Solids Handling Upgrade for plumbing work to
Shipley Plumbing LLC in the amount of $18,754.20.
15. Contract Order #2025-51 - Partial Payment - Solids Handling Upgrade - Electrical
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a partial payment for the Solids Handling Upgrade for electrical work to
McCurley Houston Electric Inc. in the amount of $121,705.97.
16. Contract Order #2025-181 - Partial Payment – Community Park North
Improvements – Plumbing
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a partial payment for plumbing work for Community Park North
Improvements to Shipley Plumbing, LLC in the amount of $25,108.20.
17. Contract Order #2025-182 - Partial Payment – Community Park North
Improvements – Electrical
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a partial payment for electrical work for Community Park North
Improvements to McCurley Houston Electric, Inc. in the amount of $25,419.10.
18. Contract Order #2026-313 - Partial Payment – North Boundary Park Soccer Field
Turf Improvements
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a partial payment for turf improvements to Playing Surface Solutions, Inc.
in the amount of $349,629.18.
Mike Malak noted that the North Boundary Park Soccer Field Turf Improvements are
anticipated to be completed next week.
19. Contract Order #2026-314 - Partial Payment - Community Park Ballfields 3 & 4
Infield Turf Improvements
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a partial payment for the Community Park Ballfields 3 & 4 Infield Turf
Improvements to Playing Surface Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $296,339.46.
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20. Contract Order #2026-354 – Partial Payment - 2026 Paving Program – Superpave
Street Resurfacing
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a partial payment for Superpave Street Resurfacing to Youngblood
Paving, Inc. in the amount of $614,209.26.
21. Contract Order #2026-356 – Final Payment- 2026 Paving Program – Pavement
Rejuvenator
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a final payment for Pavement Rejuvenator to Pavement Technology, Inc.,
in the amount of $125,477.50.
22. Contract Order #2026-374 – Final Payment - Graham Park Pickleball Court
Acrylic Surfacing Project
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a final payment for the Graham Park Pickleball Court Acrylic Surfacing
Project to Seal Pro in the amount of $91,150.00.
23. Contract Order #2026-384 – Final Payment - Fitness Court Studio at Graham
Park
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of a final payment for the Fitness Court Studio at Graham Park to Holbein,
Inc. in the amount of $13,706.93.
Bond Release Requests
24. Bond Release Request - August 2026
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of the following bond releases:
PARTIAL RELEASE
D2124-04 Breckenridge
D2427-05 Summerwind
FINAL RELEASE
D2221-03 Boundary Loft
Township Manager
25. Tax Appeal - Walmart, 20245 Route 19
FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
Motion to approve settlement of the tax assessment appeal filed at Butler County
Docket No. 25-40369, setting the assessed value at $900,000 for the 2026 and 2027
tax years, and adjusting the tax bill and paying refunds accordingly.
VOTING
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Motion by: Bertolino, Anthony
Second by: Mazzoni, Bruce
Supervisor YES NO ABSTAIN
Anthony Bertolino X
Bruce Mazzoni X
Karen Newpol X
John Skorupan X
Motion Carried
26. Tax Appeal - MSA, 400 Bertha Lamme Drive
FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
Motion to approve the settlement of the tax assessment appeal filed at Butler County
Docket No. 2025-40370, to set the assessed value at $1,275,000 for the 2026 tax year
and $1,335,000 for the 2027 tax year, and adjusting the tax bill and paying refunds
accordingly.
Solicitor Palombo explained that the Wal-Mart and MSA appeals have been settled by both the
County and the School District.
VOTING
Motion by: Bertolino, Anthony
Second by: Skorupan, John
Supervisor YES NO ABSTAIN
Anthony Bertolino X
Bruce Mazzoni X
Karen Newpol X
John Skorupan X
Motion Carried
27. Personnel
FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
Motion to ratify the hire of Michelle Knox for the full-time position of Special Projects
Coordinator, within the Public Works Department, at an hourly rate of $24.00, effective
September 21, 2026.
VOTING
Motion by: Newpol, Karen
Second by: Skorupan, John
Supervisor YES NO ABSTAIN
Anthony Bertolino X
Bruce Mazzoni X
Karen Newpol X
John Skorupan X
Motion Carried
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28. Municipal Assistance Program - Grant Submission - Comprehensive Plan
Update
FOR BOARD ACTION THIS EVENING
Cranberry Township is seeking financial assistance through the Municipal Assistance
Program (MAP) to update the Township’s Comprehensive Plan. The proposed project
will provide an updated vision and strategic framework to guide long-term decision-
making. If awarded, MAP funding would support the final phase of professional
planning services, which includes the development and adoption of the plan.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-53, authorizing the submission of a grant
application to the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)
through the Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) for the purpose of updating
Cranberry Township’s Comprehensive Plan.
VOTING
Motion by: Skorupan, John
Second by: Bertolino, Anthony
Supervisor YES NO ABSTAIN
Anthony Bertolino X
Bruce Mazzoni X
Karen Newpol X
John Skorupan X
Motion Carried
29. Spring 2026 Municipal Auction Results
At the June 4, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board authorized the sale of
surplus Township equipment via electronic sale using an online auction program. The
results of the auction, which ended on July 7, 2026, are provided in the meeting
materials.
30. Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for the Uniformed and Non-Uniformed
Pension Plans for the Year 2027
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
adoption of a resolution, establishing the Township's Minimum Municipal Obligation
(MMO) for the Uniformed and Non-Uniformed Pension Plans for the Year 2027.
Dan Santoro said the MMO is prepared yearly by an actuary to satisfy state requirements and
assist with budgeting.
31. One Call Locating Services Agreement Amendment
In 2023, the Board approved an agreement with USIC Locating Services, LLC for
utility locating and marking services, and later extended it for one year in both 2024
and 2025. Staff now recommends extending the agreement for an additional one-year
term to ensure continued delivery of these required services.
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to authorize
execution of a third amendment to the agreement with USIC Locating Services, LLC,
for utility locating and marking services, extending the contract for an additional one
(1) year term effective September 18, 2026 through September 18, 2027.
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32. Ordinance - Cranberry Township/Jackson Township - Municipal Boundary
Cranberry Township and Jackson Township share a common boundary at the
northern and southern limits of their respective municipalities. Because neither
municipality possesses its original charter, conflicting information has appeared over
time in property deeds, development plans, and tax maps regarding the precise
location of the shared boundary. To resolve uncertainty, both Townships have jointly
reviewed available records and reached a mutual understanding of a defined
boundary location. Cranberry Township and Jackson Township held a joint public
Board meeting at the Cranberry Highlands Golf Course on August 19, 2026, to accept
public comment on the proposed ordinance defining the boundary.
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
adoption of an ordinance establishing the municipal boundary.
Supervisor Bertolino inquired whether Jackson Township would also be voting on the
ordinance.
Mr. Santoro confirmed that Jackson Township is scheduled to vote on the ordinance on
September 17, 2026, and noted that no issues are anticipated.
33. Updated Resolution for Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility Local
Limits
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
adoption of an updated resolution for the Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility
Local Limits.
Dan Santoro noted that the Plant's loading limits had been previously approved, however,
certain technical layout adjustments to the resolution are necessary.
Additional Township Solicitor Business
34. Additional Township Solicitor Business
The Solicitor had no additional business for this meeting.
Minutes
35. Minutes – July 30, 2026, August 6, 2026 & August 19, 2026
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of the following meeting minutes:
1. July 30, 2026 - Agenda Preparation Meeting
2. August 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting
3. August 19, 2026 - Special Joint Meeting
Remittance & Payroll Warrants
36. Remittance Proposals & Payroll Warrants – August 2026
At the September 3, 2026 Regular meeting, the Board will be asked to consider
approval of the following Remittance Proposal and Payroll Warrants:
1. Remittance Proposal JUL26WIR dated 7-31-26
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2. Remittance Proposal JUL26PPD dated 7-31-26
3. Remittance Proposal AUG26MID dated 8-18-26
4. Remittance Proposal AUG26REF dated 8-19-26
5. Remittance Proposal SEP26BIG dated 9-04-26
6. Payroll Warrant S1426 dated 7-31-26
7. Payroll Warrant 162026 dated 7-31-26
8. Payroll Warrant S1526 dated 8-14-26
9. Payroll Warrant 172026 dated 8-14-26
Reports
37. Monthly Reports – August 2026
1. Planning and Development Services – July 2026
2. Police Department – July 2026
3. EMS Report – July 2026
4. Open Records Summary – July 2026
5. Property Tax Collection Report – July 2026
6. Budget Report – July 2026
7. Fire Company Report - August 2026
8. Utilities Department Report - August 2026
9. Public Works Activity Report - August 2026
10. Information Technology Report - August 2026
11. Communications Report - August 2026
12. Cranberry Highlands Golf - August 2026
13. Parks & Recreation Report - August 2026
Additional Business
38. Additional Business
There was no additional business for this meeting.
Adjournment
39. Motion to Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
VOTING
Motion by: Bertolino, Anthony
Second by: Skorupan, John
Supervisor YES NO ABSTAIN
Anthony Bertolino X
Bruce Mazzoni X
Karen Newpol X
John Skorupan X
Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Coon
Recording Secretary
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