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Building Maintenance:
The Department is responsible for
building maintenance and custodial
services. In 2013, the Department installed
electric conduit and service for the new
cardboard compactor at the Municipal
Complex and prepped the area for the
concrete pad.
Park Projects:
Continuous mowing of all parks;
however, contracted services were
obtained for the maintenance of some
green areas and the Administration
Building to free up the Public Works
crews to perform maintenance work
in the parks. This arrangement will be
evaluated to ascertain if it is a viable
option for the future.
Bear Hollow Park:
Installed new metal roofs on the
dugouts.
Townsend Park:
The Department renovated the
caretaker’s house, worked with contractor
on the new handicapped deck at the pond,
expanded the parking lot at the lower pond
area, and completed the expansion of Field
#1 to a 320’ outfield.
Staymates Cabin and Barn:
The Department replaced the ramp
going into the barn and expanded the
parking area for the barn.
Park Maintenance:
With the hiring of summer help,
the Department worked in each park:
Painting, staining, and repairing of
structures and equipment was performed.
Assisted the Recreation Department
with the following events:
• Community Day
• Chili October Fest
• Night of Lights
• Mystery Dinner
• Wounded Warrior Walk
In closing, 2013 was an incredibly
productive year due to the dedication
of the professional Public Works crew.
In 2014, the Department’s priorities will
consist of a Safety Committee, renewing
Flagger Certification, Work Zone Safety,
Sign Maintenance, and the Roads Scholar
Program for the entire crew (the Roads
Scholar Program provides an opportunity
for municipal employees to be trained by
Pennsylvania’s Local Technical Assistance
Program [LTAP] professional team in the
latest road-related technologies and
innovations. The program provides a
professional certification to municipal
employees and officials who attend ten
[10] LTAP workshops within a three-year
period).
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Miscellaneous Projects:
• Collected trash from volunteers
cleaning up the Municipality’s
roadsides.
Filled in numerous road edges to make
the roads safer for drivers.
Worked with various non-profit
organizations in the hanging of
banners at two different locations.
Supplied flagmen for the changeover
of seasonal banners, as provided by the
Murrysville Economic and Community
Development Corporation. Repaired
banners, as needed.
Turf Maintenance at
Murrysville Community Park:
The Department aer