Oakmont Council Notebook: December Voting Meeting

Here's a rundown of Oakmont Borough Council's Dec. 12 meeting.

Hulton Bridge project

Construction on the new Hulton Bridge should start in 2014, according to borough officials.

The $82.5 million project will including replacing the old bridge with a new four-lane one and reconstruction of the intersection of Freeport and Hulton roads.

Eighty percent of the project funding will come from federal funds and 20 percent from the state.          

New Police Officer Hired

Chris Whaley was hired as the borough's new full-time police officer.

Whaley is a veteran Pittsburgh police officer. Police chief David DiSanti said he’s “very happy” to have Whaley joining the force.

Oakmont Recreation Board

Council members approved a request by the borough’s recreation board to file for non-profit status at a cost not to exceed $850. 

Recycling bins

Ecology Club members at Riverview High School will have a few new recycling bins, thanks to council members who approved the donation of 15 of the containers and lids to the club.

Board appointments

The following individuals were appointed and sworn in to a number of boards. They are:

Kitty Vagley—Oakmont Boulevard Project Board

Michele Harden—Oakmont Civil Service Commission

Michael Ehrlich—Oakmont Boulevard Project Board

Frank Bonaroti—Oakmont Borough Planning Commission

Joseph DiMario – Oakmont Borough Planning Commission

Kenneth Anthony—Municipal Authority Board of Governors

Joan Stewart— Board

Kyle Reynolds—Oakmont Recreation Board

Owen Slagle III—Oakmont Zoning Hearing Board