Extensive Flood Damage vs. Turfing a Field UPDATED
I asked Gateway Engineers' Dan Deiseroth and Manager Steve Feller for a list of streets affected by the July 9-10 flooding. Here is the information I requested. Thanks to both gentlemen!On Fri, Aug 9,...
View ArticleBad news for Parks and Recreation
The commissioners are in a real pickle. It seems as though the costs for the Brafferton field improvements, the golf course improvements, and the swimming pool renovations have ALL increased.The bids...
View ArticleTurf in Mt. Lebanon
Not sure why Lebofields.blogspot.com is inactive or why the turf petition seems to have seen better days too, but I did receive this email that has been making its rounds through Lebo Bubble Ball...
View ArticleFour percent
Elaine Cappucci announced at last night's school board meeting, that Superintendent Timmy will be receiving a four percent raise retroactive to July 1, 2013. I am speechless.
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Lebo Appoints Capital Campaign Director
Mt. Lebanon School Board Appoints Capital Campaign Director August 12, 2013Alyssa DeLuca-New Capital Campaign Director and MLFE Executive DirectorThe Mt. Lebanon School Board unanimously approved...
View ArticleIt's a wrap!
The school board has decided to use a wraparound structure for the second bond issue vs. level payment. With the cushion, a.k.a over taxing, that the school board has established, the board has decided...
View ArticleSchool Board Moves Ahead with Bond Issue for High School
School Board Moves Ahead with Bond Issue for High School On Monday, August 12, the Board gave direction to the financial advisor and bond counsel to proceed to bid on an anticipated $33 million debt...
View ArticleWe've been duped
Remember this article on the Mt. Lebanon Magazine website? home(town) improvement There was a $4.5 million bond issued in January. Last night, the Commission approved the multiple contracts for the...
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The Mt. Lebanon childhood I had
Since the golf course is "only" used by people over 55, I thought it would be nice for the rest of you to see how we had fun. By the way, FIVE high schools use our golf course.1. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS...
View ArticleA 4% raise but couldn't request more construction money
A Lebo Citizens reader sent me a link to a letter sent to Representative Turzai asking for PlanCon reimbursement....
View ArticleEverything is negotiable in Lebo
Remember all the commotion over dogs in Twin Hills? Mt. Lebanon ordinance change will allow dogs in park According to Dave Brumfield, that seems to be negotiable.Here is an email sent by Dave Brumfield...
View ArticleIt's heeere...
Timmy and company still get their raises every year. Some are lucky enough to get bonuses on top of their raises. We have a capital campaign director who is earning $82,500 and her second day on the...
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Library Fundraiser on Saturday
For you beer drinkers out there, and it seems that there are many of you, please support Mt. Lebanon Public Library's Beer Garden Bash this Saturday, August 24, 2013.Here is the latest LeboALERT:Sat...
View ArticleIt's heating up...
I never did get an apology from Susan Morgans for sitting on my recorder on two different occasions, or for writing to the Post Gazette and talking trash about my blog, but I did get this today from...
View ArticleEx-Lebo Teacher Gets Probation
"A former Mt. Lebanon teacher was sentenced Monday to three years of probation and banned from classrooms for life after pleading guilty to sending sexually explicit messages and texts to a...
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We still don't know the winning bid UPDATED 2X
Last night, Mt. Lebanon School Board Directors approved the second bond issue for the high school renovation. It brought $32,950,000 in proceeds. It will have for the first year, a .2 mill tax...
View ArticleNew Sidewalk Policy Draft
Latest LeboALERT announced that the Commission will be reviewing the draft sidewalk expansion policy at the Discussion Session on Monday, August 26, 2013. Starting time is usually around 6:30 PM. The...
View ArticleWinners Crowned in Social Madness
The winners have been declared in the Business Journals Social Madness contest. The three national winners are: roi Office Interiors, from Albany, NY will have a $10,000 check written in its name to...
View ArticleWhat does a MTLSD Capital Campaign Director make?
A Right To Know request was filed for the employment contract for the new Capital Campaign Director position.Ms. DeLuca did not enter into or execute an employment contract. However, she did sign an...
View ArticlePool contract to be rescinded
According to Monday's Commission agenda, the original award to the general contractor, Plavchak Construction Company is going to be rescinded.Consideration of a Contract with Plavchak Construction...
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