Chair

Valerie Reinthaler 

Members

Matt Castiglia 

Andrea Ditillo 

This committee has an oversite responsibility for all borough administrative staff. This committee develops and recommend approval of personnel policies including, but not limited to, hiring, dismissal, or discipline of municipal employees. They will be Council’s conduit for the negotiation of all personnel contracts and recommend the entering of such contracts; develop and recommend approval of grievance policies for employees not covered by then current labor agreements; and shall attend to all duties which may be properly referred to such Committee by Council. This committee shall act as the official voice to external governmental agencies and shall review any intergovernmental agreements proposed either internally or externally. This Committee will oversee contracts with external providers not covered by other committees. This committee will be responsible for the oversite, development, and implementation of all technology with the primary goal of increased performance of our borough government and providing greater access and transparency to our residence.   The committee will also review and comment on budget items related to the forementioned duties. 

Contact the Management & Government Committee here. 

Chair

Andrea Ditillo

Members

Brooke Burchette-Williams

Valerie Reinthaler

This committee has oversight responsibility for the preparation, presentation, revisions and completion of the annual budget, estimates of revenues and expenditures for each ensuing year with procedures established by the Pennsylvania Borough Code. The Committee recommends the rate of tax or taxes required to be levied to meet the proposed expenditures. The Committee also reviews all bills on the bill list submitted to Council for approval and has oversight of spending in compliance with budgeted categories. Oversight responsibility of legal and engineering billing and insurance and pension policy and management.  Responsible for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

 Contact the Finance Committee here. 

Chair

Matt Castiglia

Members

Valerie Reinthaler

Deb Casini Klein 

This Committee has oversight responsibility of the police department and volunteer fire department (Fire Committee of Council Borough Code 45-3 https://ecode360.com/6750758). This committee also addresses any other public safety issues, in the Borough. The Public Safety Committee examines ideas and concepts to improve public safety and health and work in conjunction with the Fire Chief, Chief of Police and Mayor to assure the Police Department, Fire Departments, and Emergency management works in an efficient manner. The committee will recommend draft resolutions, ordinances and motions for consideration by Borough Council. The committee will also review and comment on budget items related to public safety. This Committee shall work in cooperation with the Mayor of the Borough and shall not contravene the legal authority of the Mayor as said authority over the Police Department is delegated in the Borough Code.

Contact the Public Safety Committee here. 

Chair

Cherylie Blair Fuller 

Members

Deb Casini Klein

Matt Castiglia 

This committee has the responsibility to oversee and insure the cost effective and efficient, operation the Department of Public works and services in the borough, including trash removal, recycling, leaf collection, snow removal, paving, pump station facilities, and storm sewer maintenance. The committee also oversees and makes recommendations for maintenance and improvements to the borough streets, in consultation with the borough Engineer. This Committee shall further have responsibility for the Borough garage, grounds owned by the borough, supplies, and all equipment purchased for borough use not in the purview of other committees.   The committee will also review and comment on budget items related to infrastructure.  Responsibility for reviewing zoning building code amendments and comprehensive plan updates as proposed by the borough Planning commission or as tasked by council.

Contact the Infrastructure Committee here. 

Chair

Deb Casini Klein

Members

Greg Prodonovich 

Andrea Ditillo

This committee has the responsibility of setting communication policy recommendations, both external and internal.  The committee will routinely assess the effectiveness of the Borough’s communications methods, mechanisms, and content, and to make recommendations to the Council regarding the means necessary to achieve the Council’s communications goals.  Items falling under this committees would include, but are not limited to, the website, newsletter, welcome packet, video meeting setup, Savvy Citizen, Teams and other internal communication policies. This committee will be responsible for the oversite, development, and implementation of all communication related technology with the primary goal of increased performance of our borough government and providing greater access and transparency to our residence. This committee will also serve as the point of contact for the Recreation Board.

Contact the Communication Committee here. 

Chair

Deb Casini Klein

Members

Cherylie Blair Fuller  

Greg Prodonovich

The Climate Action Committee will work with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to determine the feasibility of Churchill being a part of the Local Climate Action Program.  The Committee will develop a Climate Action Plan, which shall include specific goals for reducing the carbon footprint of both residential and commercial properties within the borough, on a short-term, mid-term, and long-term basis.  The Committee will seek guidance from local utility providers and assemble information to provide to residents regarding carbon footprint reduction.  The Committee may also prepare material to be included in borough newsletters to improve residents’ understanding of environmental issues.  The Committee will Serve as the point of contact for the Environmental Committee, Tree Committee, and other related independent committees.   Additionally, the Committee may work with other local groups with environmental concerns, such as Woodland Hills School District, to organize events or action days to increase environmental awareness in the borough.

Please visit Climate Change (pa.gov) for more information on climate action

Contact the Climate Action Committee here. 

Chair

Greg Prodonovich

The Deer committee has the responsibility to research and identify the best plan for mitigation of deer impact on the community.  The Committee will seek guidance from experts, residence, and other government officials.    The Deer Mitigation Committee will work with local and state agencies, along with property owners, to develop a Deer Mitigation Action Plan which shall include specific goals for reducing the deer population within the borough, on a short and long term basis.  The Committee will look to establish regional cooperation in the attempt to form a regional deer mitigation plan.   The Committee may also prepare materials to be included in borough newsletters to improve residents’ understanding of the deer concerns.  Upon concluding their work, the committee will provide their recommendation for an action plan to the whole of Council for approval. 

Contact the Deer Committee here.

Chair

Brooke Burchette-Williams

Members

The ad‐hoc Education and School District Committee is responsible for engaging the WHSD and developing a short‐ and long‐term plan for ensuring the residents of Churchill are accessing the highest‐performing education options. The Committee shall work to obtain key performance data through measures including direct dialogue, right‐to‐know requests, and other legal means. The Committee will work collaboratively with the Management and Governance, Climate Action, and Communication committees to provide them with information and performance updates from the district. The Chair shall represent the Borough at School board meetings, conveying the messaging approved by Council.   The Committee may also prepare materials for borough newsletters to improve residents’ understanding of the district and educational options. Upon concluding their work, the Committee will recommend an action plan to the whole Council for approval.

Chair

Members

The ad hoc Zoning Update Committee is responsible for working with staff, Pashek MTR, Borough Engineer, and Borough Solicitor to draft an update to the Borough Zoning Ordinance. Upon concluding their work, the Committee will recommend an action plan to the whole Council for approval.

Chair

Members

The ad‐hoc Place Space Committee is working with Pashek MTR to develop an accessible to all ADA Park with the $1.0 million ARPA funds secured by Senator Costa.