Peters Twp Begins Aquatic Center Process

Peters Township spent their Monday night meeting trying to lay the groundwork for several construction projects on the horizon for 2021 and 2022. Council authorized the prequalification of 5 contractors to submit bids for the yet to be approved aquatic center designated for Rolling Hills Park. Township Manager Paul Lauer indicates that as a Home Rule Community, this process is approved. He stated that doing this does not mean the pool is being built. It simply means that the township is making sure they will not be hiring a contractor that has never built a project of this size and scope. Council tabled a measure to award a contract to design the new fire station for the Venetia area. Council is looking for more information on how the interview process was conducted and the type of criteria used to arrive at a decision. Lauer also updated council on the success of the vaccination programs being conducted in the township’s recreation center. Lauer stated that Hilltop Pharmacy has administered 3400 vaccines in the three weekends that they have been present. Washington Health System also uses the space and they have administered an additional 1700 vaccines.