Lebo Citizens: November 2015

Monday, November 30, 2015

Houston, we have a problem UPDATED 4X

A white 2004 Dodge Ram pick up truck with hunting decals all over it is parked at the end of Country Club Drive. A call to 9-1-1 was placed. The officer didn't know that archery season was over. He thought that hunters could use rifles today as it is the start of rifle season. OMG!

There are two police cars there now. I sent an email to Keith McGill, commissioners, Phil Weis, and Aaron Lauth asking if we are now going to be dealing with hunters with rifles now.

To be clear, there is no archery permitted anywhere until December 26.

I sent a second email about archery season and No Hunting Signs.

Here are the emails.

Hi Elaine,

The municipal archery program will not resume until December 26th on private properties and December 28th in the public properties approved for the program. In the event of a "sled-riding" snowfall over the Christmas break we will suspend use of the golf course property.

Keith

On Mon, Nov 30, 2015 at 1:45 PM, egillen476@aol.com <egillen476@aol.com> wrote:

Hi Keith,

Thank you for your quick response.

Just to clarify, will there be hunting at these locations between now and December 25 by those participating in our program?

Also, any chance for a "cease fire" over Christmas break at the golf course?

Elaine

BUT NO "NO HUNTING" SIGNS ARE GOING UP.

Update November 30, 2015 5:14 PM I heard back from Keith McGill.

Hi Elaine,

Actually archery season is not over but if you are archery hunting now you are required to wear orange. As I stated earlier the municipal archery program will not resume until December 26th as we chose not to hunt the two weeks where you are required to wear orange.

The property at the end of country club is private property and I don't know whether the property owner has granted permission to anyone to hunt on the property or not. IF the owner has granted permission and IF they are meeting all the setback and other rules and regulations of the Game Commission then it would be legal to hunt the property.

Keith

Update November 30, 2015 7:29 PM Another email sent to Keith McGill.

Thanks for getting back to me, Keith. I just looked on the PA Game Commission website and I do not see that listed. http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=576240&mode=2 Would you mind sharing the link to that information?

Elaine

Update November 30, 2015 8:06 PM I swear they are just making things up as they go along.

From: Keith Mcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>
To: egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>
Cc: Commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>; Aaron Lauth <alauth@mtlebanon.org>; Philip Weis <philip.weis@bipc.com>
Sent: Mon, Nov 30, 2015 7:44 pm
Subject: Re: No Hunting signs SECOND REQUEST

Hi Elaine,

We are WMU2. Here is the link http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=576240&mode=2

and the information from the page:

DEER (Antlered and Antlerless) WMUs 2B, 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D: Nov. 30-Dec. 12. One antlered deer per hunting license year. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.

This applies for both rifle and archery. I admit it is a little confusing from their website but this was also discussed with the Wildlife Management Officer from the Game Commission when we met before beginning the program. Archers may still hunt during the 2 week rifle season but they are required to wear orange to do so.

Keith

Why am I the only one who doesn't know how many deer are here?
November 30, 2015

Update December 1, 2015 1:14 PM Mt. Lebanon puts temporary halt on deer kill

I did thank Keith McGill, the commission, Aaron Lauth and Phil Weis for making a wise decision.

Hi Keith,

It certainly IS confusing. It looks like Scott Township's solicitor interpreted it the same way that I did.

Here is a hyperlink to Scott Township's Complaint.
Violation of Applicable Hunting Regulations

Anyway, I'm not complaining. Thank you, everyone, for making this decision. Elaine

Sunday, November 29, 2015

So much for the Mt. Lebanon Bureau of Tourism

On October 5, 2015, a visiting Cambridge woman decided to take her dog for a walk. Amy Castor had no idea what she was about to walk into. A hunter had just killed four deer and was loading them into his silver Chevy Suburban parked on Thornwood. The details and photos were posted on this blog under Four deer killed on Shady Lane UPDATED.

The media picked up this story a month later and had it under "Breaking News." Through the comments, someone was able to run the license plate (I guess) and the hunter was Aaron Gander, from Upper St. Clair. Amy was cited by Mt. Lebanon Police and again by the PA Game Commission. Mt. Lebanon gave her a $120 citation. Days later, the PA Game Commission cited her for interfering with a hunt which carries larger fines plus jail time. John Hayes wrote about it on November 18, 2015.

Amy's hearing is coming up this Thursday, December 3 at 8:00 AM before Blaise Larotonda. John Hayes couldn't even get the date right in his article. I don't know if Amy will have legal representation; I'm assuming that she is flying in from Boston, but I can't be sure. The hearing is public.

The news outlets have already reported Amy’s “wrongdoings.” They read the Mt. Lebanon police blotter. Of course, it was all spun against Amy, at least by the PG's John Hayes. That is why people on the side of justice need to try to set the record straight. This is about the misconduct of the MLPD. Please come to Amy's hearing. Some showing of support at the hearing and in the press would be, well, just. I abhor injustice and I have seen my share of it. We all have.

So sad

http://www.mseditorial.com/century_iii_mall

Friday, November 27, 2015

Two different responses Updated 2x

How many weeks does Coleen have left? Too many. Here is her response to my email to Chief of Police Aaron Lauth

Same email, Aaron Lauth's response.

So when we feel like we are being harassed, call 9-1-1.

The good news is that tomorrow is the last day of archery season until December 26, 2015.

DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19- Nov. 28 and Dec. 26-Jan. 23, 2016.

Update November 27, 2015 8:07 PM She doesn't stop! Vuono's second email.

Update November 28, 2015 7:32 PM No response to this email:

From: egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>
To: commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>; kmcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>; alauth <alauth@mtlebanon.org>
Cc: philip.weis <philip.weis@bipc.com>
Sent: Sat, Nov 28, 2015 8:41 am
Subject: No Hunting signs

Since legal archery ended yesterday on Mt. Lebanon public property, will the bow hunting signs be removed and no hunting signs go up in their places? Legal archery in Mt. Lebanon parks, Public Works, Conservation District on Connor Road and golf course will resume on Monday, December 28, 2015.

Elaine Gillen

Thursday, November 26, 2015

What we take for granted, someone else is praying for

I try not to take for granted how I am blessed with God, family, friends, and good health. I am thankful for you, my faithful readers. I am truly blessed.

This year, I have to add the PA Office of Open Records to the list. They have restored my faith in government. I realize that the battle has just begun, but I couldn't have gotten this far without the help of many people.

I was really worried about what John Hayes would report in the PG about the OOR's ruling to grant my appeal. In his article, State orders Mt. Lebanon to provide deer hunt details, Hayes alludes to the idea that rough waters lie ahead for me. I had an email exchange with Mr. Hayes yesterday. In my final response, I cc'ed State Rep. Dan Miller. Hayes then backed off.

I want to thank everyone who called or emailed me to congratulate me on the decision. As Karen Carpenter beautifully sang, "We've Only Just Begun." Last year, I wrote It's a Christmas miracle! when the archery program was canceled. Here's to hoping for another Christmas miracle.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

I WON THE APPEAL!!!!!! UPDATED 3X

According to the PA Office of Open Records, only 20% of all appeals are granted. I beat the odds. My appeal has been granted!! Here is what I sent to the media:

Breaking News

The PA Office of Open Records has granted the appeal by Elaine Gillen on behalf of herself and all other safety-concerned Mt. Lebanon residents.

On July 30, 2015, the Request was filed seeking “[a]ll communications to and/or from municipal staff and, all communication to and/or from the commission concerning Anthony DeNicola’s archery program from June 18, 2015 to the present.”

This decision would have prospective application to any properties that would be signed up for the anticipated day and night rifle killing slated for February 1, 2016, to be finally voted on January 23, 2016, as well as any future municipal-sanctioned hunts.

The Requester’s appeal is granted, and the Municipality is required to provide all e-mails within thirty days. This Final Determination is binding on all parties. Within thirty days of the mailing date of this Final Determination, any party may appeal to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

Gillen v. Mt. Lebanon

Update November 24, 2015 10:57 PM Open records office orders Mt. Lebanon to release deer cull emails

Update November 25, 2015 6:46 AM The PA Office of Open Records has updated their website to include my appeal. Final Determinations of the Office of Open Records

Update November 25, 2015 6:55 PM Mt. Lebanon resident granted right-to-know request

Plan your work. Work your plan.

Commissioners,

At the October 27, 2014 Commission Discussion Session, you, The Commission, directed J. Merlin Benner of Wildlife Specialists, to seek approval from the PA Game Commission for archery, trap and "euthanize," and sterilization. See page 14 of 16 of the November 17, 2014 Deer Management Plan.

Archery ✓

Trap and Corral ✓

Sterilization

According to the plan that the commission approved, the time has come to focus on sterilization. Sharpshooting was not in the plan, not until Coleen Vuono came on to the Commission. Residents were told that sterilization was to follow archery and trap and "euthanize." The public bought into your plan.

Commissioners, plan your work and work your plan. Both John Bendel and Dave Brumfield said during discussion sessions that you/they are opposed to sharpshooting. Don't be swayed by Coleen Vuono. Sharpshooting was never in the plan.

Elaine Gillen

Monday, November 23, 2015

Commission Meeting is TONIGHT

The commission discussion session agenda is dated for TUESDAY, November 23, 2015. The meeting is TONIGHT, November 23, 2015. I asked our commissioners to send out a LeboALERT announcing that the meeting is tonight.

I love how Lebo Readers are on the ball! Thank you!!

Shop Small Businesses on Saturday

I rarely go to South Hills Village. Recently, I discovered that we have DSW and Ulta at the SHV Annex. Who knew? Throughout the year, you will find me either on Washington Road or at Gloria Horn Sewing Studio on Castle Shannon Blvd. I will not pass a lemonade stand without stopping and leaving a tip. What can I say? I support small businesses whenever possible. This Saturday is a big day for small businesses, Shop Small Saturday.

I am happy to report that Eric Milliron, one of the few Mt. Lebanon staffers who is worth his weight in gold, once again arranged free on-street parking all day Saturday on Beverly Road and Washington Road.

This year, celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, take advantage of the Black Friday sales, and most importantly support local businesses on Saturday. I'll see you Saturday.

Friday, November 20, 2015

What will happen when we don't give our addresses at Citizen Comments on Monday? UPDATED 2X

On November 15, 2015, I filed a Right To Know asking for proof that Coleen Vuono is a bona fide resident of Ward 3, as required in the Home Rule Charter, Article III, Section 305 Qualifications of Commissioners.

To file this Right To Know, I had to give my name and address. To speak at a commission meeting, I must provide my address showing that I am a resident of Mt. Lebanon.

Today, I received this response. 11/20/15 Response to Vuono address RTK

I am so tired of the crap that is being thrown at me by the municipal staff and commission. Not that it will do any good, but I sent this email to Bonnie Cross, Keith McGill, Phil Weis, and Dan Miller.

This is unbelievable. I am required to give my address when I file RTKs and when I address the commission. Yet, my commissioner is not required to prove that she is a bona fide resident of Ward 3. If Coleen Vuono is not a bona fide resident of Ward 3, she cannot be a Ward 3 commissioner. I will hear on or before December 18? After the legal review, Ms. Vuono will only have two weeks left of her term.

What is really pathetic is that yesterday, Ms. Vuono's dossier was updated on the municipal website to show her new residency on Kingsberry Circle. http://mtlebanon.org/index.aspx?nid=56 A pdf is also attached showing her updated dossier.

You folks are abusing the Right To Know law. Every RTK I file now, includes an additional 30 day extension for a legal review. Unbelievable.

Elaine Gillen

So what will happen if we refuse to give our addresses on Monday, if we choose to speak during Citizen Comments at Monday's Commission Meeting? I would have added a link to the Commission Meeting Agenda here, but as of 7:25 PM, no agenda has been posted on the municipal website.

Update November 21, 2015 2:48 AM The manager has until 6:30 PM tonight to post the meeting agendas according to Section 110.4 of the Administrative Code.

Update November 21, 2015 8:44 AM

From:	Keith Mcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>
To:	egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>
Cc:	Commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>; Philip Weis <philip.weis@bipc.com>; Nicholas Schalles <nschalles@mtlebanon.org>
Subject:	Re: Agendas
Date:	Sat, Nov 21, 2015 8:32 am
Attachments:	Discussion Session 11-23-15.pdf (342K), Supplemental agenda 11-23-15.pdf (305K), 2016 Salary Ordinance.pdf (486K)

Good morning Elaine,

The regular meeting agenda is on the website under the video part of the website, where citizens can observe the agenda and comment on the items. It's been there since Friday afternoon and I know it is also on the cable channel.

I just sent the discussion and agenda and related salary ordinance to Nick Schalles to post on the web. I am attaching the same documents to this email for you.

Sorry for the delay. They should be on the website soon.

Keith

On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 10:12 PM, egillen476@aol.com <egillen476@aol.com> wrote:

Commissioners,

As of 10:10 PM tonight, there are no meeting agendas for Monday's Commission Discussion Session or Commission Meeting posted on mtlebanon.org. Would you be able to send me a copy so that I may post it on my website, lebocitizens.com?

Elaine Gillen

Keith McGill, AICP
Interim Municipal Manager/Municipal Planner
412-343-3684
kmcgill@mtlebanon.org

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

This is breaking news? UPDATED 3X

Mass. woman cited for harassing deer hunter in Mt. Lebanon

I am so mad that I am shaking! This is breaking news? John Hayes is a pig. This happened almost two months ago and not as he has described. Greg Perri slept on the floor in front of his daughter's bedroom doors? Seriously? The hunter felt threatened? So that is why he contacted the PG? OMG. These are the archery photos the police wanted Amy to delete.

http://www.lebocitizens.com/Lebo_Citizens/Archery_Photos.html

Do you see any photos of the hunter? I don't. Everyone on the road can see license plates. Not a big deal. Remember when Mt. Lebanon was trying to collected the $800,000 in parking tickets? Here is the list of license plates without the names. License plates are public information. The Neverending List

November 19, 2015 9:06 AM I am suspecting that a certain Mt. Lebanon department has issued a press release. Another media outlet heard from: Mass. woman cited in disputed cull in Mt. Lebanon

November 19, 2015 9:25 AM Is this part of the media blitz? MLPD Deer Incident Report "There are a total of 1039 deer incidents in this report." How many of them are archery related?

November 19, 2015 10:02 PM The identity of the hunter has been revealed in the comments under the PG article. Aaron Gander of Upper St. Clair is the hunter who felt threatened being shot by a 52 year old woman armed with a camera. Here is a screen shot in case they get deleted by the PG:

Mt. Lebanon deer hunt out of control

As a resident of Mt. Lebanon, I have been watching this archery thing spin out of control. In the past two weeks, I have seen so many hunters in my community that I am wondering if they turned it into the State Gamelands. In addition, there are camouflage ATVs being used to chase deer as well. Last Saturday, I saw the ATVs on Cochran Road turning onto Cedar Boulevard. If that doesn’t pose a safety risk, I don’t know what does.

Two days ago, I went for a walk, and I have to mention, I have not gone for a walk since the archery started Sept. 19. Along Cedar Boulevard, there was a blood trail on the sidewalk that stretched from the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center all the way to Bird Park Drive on Cedar. Certainly if I saw this, kids on the way home from school saw it as well. The spatters of blood were about two-feet apart and went for about a mile, which would be consistent with a wounded deer running for its life.

I also have been hearing reports of people hunting at night, and on Sunday. I myself heard gunshots on the Friday night before Halloween, which woke me up. There is a paranoia that is developing among residents – people are afraid to leave their homes, afraid of what they might see, and with good reason.

At the Nov. 9 commissioner’s meeting, they indicated that they don’t know how many deer were in Mt. Lebanon to start with (and they are unwilling to do an aerial survey). They don’t know how many have been killed (they claim they won’t know that until January), and they don’t know how many archers, authorized or unauthorized, are in our community. Why isn’t anyone monitoring this? Just about every resident I have spoken to has said that they do not see any deer anymore. How can this be allowed to happen?

Lets be clear on this – this is not hunting. It’s a downright slaughter of tame animals. What type of person can stand there and shoot a deer that is looking right at them, not running away – entire families of deer, fawns. To cause them pain and terror is reprehensible.

Jan Seybold
Mt. Lebanon

Only because I can't stop watching it

Published on Oct 6, 2015

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Monday, November 16, 2015

Timmy opposes elimination of Act 1 Index

When Corbett was in office, the School Board couldn't wait to get rid of him. In the words of Commissioner Dave Brumfield, "Corbett sucks!" Wolf was the answer to their prayers. Now, not so much.

School Board President Larry Lebowitz and our illustrious superintendent sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf expressing their opposition to the elimination of the Act 1 Index. In the PG's Mt. Lebanon School District opposes elimination of Act 1 Index, elimination of the Act 1 Index would mean that school districts would have to put a referendum on the ballot for any and all property tax increases.

Act 1 went into effect in 2006 and allows school districts to apply to increase taxes for expenses such as pension payments and special education to a pre-set index based on wage inflation. Currently, a referendum is not needed for the increases as long as they don’t exceed the district’s index.

Larry thinks that is a bad idea. Programs would have to be cut. He wants us to write letters to our legislators. Uh, no, Larry. This gal will not be doing that. We don't like the huge raises that administrators have been giving themselves. Eliminating the Act 1 Index would kill Jan Klein's fake budget that she submits in the winter months. (I think it is in February.) She took advantage of all the exceptions and frankly, cooked the books. I think it is long overdue. I wrote about it in June 2011, A Referendum for School District Taxes? Mt. Lebanon has been abusing Act 1 since its beginning. I hope Act 1 Index is eliminated.

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Caught in a lie again UPDATED 4X

Coleen Vuono is quite a piece of work. She has submitted her THIRD statement of financial interests, and all say different things.

When serving on a board or authority, staff, or commission or running on the ballot for commission, a statement of financial interests must be filed. I asked about submitting one since I was a write -in candidate, but was told that only if I would win. I had submitted a SFI when I was on the ballot in 2011. Since Coleen was on the Parking Board, she had submitted this one. Steve Feller made a note to use it when she was appointed as a commissioner, a no-no.

When this discrepancy was uncovered, a Right To Know was filed which resulted in Coleen filing a second SFI. Of course, a nasty email from Coleen was issued to the requestor.

Noticing that her Stage 2 Sell business was not listed, a complaint was filed with the Ethics Commission. That resulted in a third version submitted by Coleen. Today, a new SFI was sent from the Ethics Commission.

Still uneasy about Coleen's eligibility as Ward 3 commissioner, I sent this to her, copied the commission, interim manager Keith McGill, and Solicitor Phil Weis:

Coleen,

I have attached several of your statements of financial interests. Does Mt. Lebanon have your latest and greatest that came from the Ethics Commission? I wanted to make sure that the municipality had your most recent SFI. I am to assume that the one that came from the Ethics Commission would be the most accurate.

Would you mind proving that you are still living in Ward 3? With the moving truck outside of 31 Woodland this past week, your dossier posted on the municipal website shows your residence as Woodland Drive. Since you have a history of submitting SFI that vary from month to month, I do not know what to believe. What street have you moved to? And will you please see to it that your dossier is updated on the municipal website?

Thank you.

Elaine Gillen

Ward 3 resident, who is required to provide my address every time I come to the podium

I will update everyone when I hear back from Coleen. If she is not in Ward 3, she cannot vote as a commissioner!!!

Update November 14, 2015 9:14 PM From Nick Meduho:

From: Keith Mcgill [mailto:kmcgill@mtlebanon.org]
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2015 7:55 PM
To: Nicholas Meduho Jr
Cc: Bonnie Cross <bcross@mtlebanon.org>; Commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>
Subject: Re: FW: RTK Request

Mr. Meduho,

The municipality has Commissioner Vuono's most recent form on file. The form dated November 3rd was personally provided to me by Ms. Commissioner Vuono on November 5th. No she will not need to file another form. The statement of financial disclosure is for the year 2014.

The SOFI provided by Ms. Cross was the most recent one in the possession of the municipality at the time it was provided.

On Sat, Nov 14, 2015 at 6:17 PM, Nicholas Meduho Jr wrote:

Hi Bonnie,

On October 28^th I filed a right to know asking for the most recent Statement of Financial Interests form from Coleen Vuono. On November 4^th you responded with her SFI form dated October 25^th.

I find out today, the most recent form wasn’t the most recent form. Her most recent form is dated November 3^rd. So I have to question, did you not have this most recent form available prior to you sending me the one dated October 25^th?

What form do you currently have on file now? Does Mt. Lebanon have in their possession the most recent one dated November 3^rd?

Also, if you know, will Coleen Vuono need to submit a new form when she moves to a new address?

Thank you Bonnie,

Nicholas Meduho

Mt. Lebanon, PA

Update November 15, 2015 6:36 AM It continues:

From:	egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>
To:	cvuono <cvuono@mtlebanon.org>; commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>; kmcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>; philip.weis <philip.weis@bipc.com>; Nicholas Meduho
Cc:	repmiller <repmiller@pahouse.net>
Subject:	Re: Statements of Financial Interests
Date:	Sun, Nov 15, 2015 6:30 am

I beg to differ, Coleen. I am required to provide my address every time I address the commission, which may be more than once during the course of a commission meeting. I believe it is to prove my Mt. Lebanon residency, according to the Office of Open Records. You are a public servant; commissioner of Ward 3, who sadly can't spell your fellow colleague's name correctly. I am asking you yet again, since you have a history of providing varying degrees of facts in your SFI, please prove your eligibility by stating your new address and see that your dossier is updated on the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon's website.

Thank you.

Elaine Gillen

-----Original Message-----
From: Coleen Vuono <cvuono@mtlebanon.org>
To: egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>; Commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>; Keith Mcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>; Philip Weis <philip.weis@bipc.com>; Nicholas Meduho
Sent: Sun, Nov 15, 2015 12:15 am
Subject: Re: Statements of Financial Interests

Ms. Gillen,

Please ask Mr. Meduho about the response he received from Keith McGill about my statement of financial interest form. It has been filed with the State Ethics Commission and with Mt. Lebanon.

You asked at the commission meeting on 11/10 if I was still a resident of the third ward. Commissioner Bromfield responded to your question. There is nothing more to say.

Since I made the proposal to add sharpshooting to our deer management program you have been harassing me via email. I'm advising you to stop.

Coleen Vuono

Update November 15, 2015 11:25 AM March 2014 Stage 2 Sell ad in mtl Magazine and asking again for information as to residency requirements. I filed a Right To Know asking for proof of Coleen Vuono's Ward 3 residency.

Update November 15, 2015 6:54 PM 31 Woodland was sold on Friday, November 13, 2015 for $375,000. It is 46 days until January 1. Coleen's term ends on December 31, 2015. If Coleen turns in her resignation tomorrow, the commission will not have to find a replacement for her. As of today, there are 45 days until December 31, 2015. Section 309 of the Home Rule Charter (http://mtlebanon.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3860) states that the commission must fill the vacancy within 45 days after the vacancy occurs.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Celebrate Rat Amnesty Day

At 5:30 tonight, the commission will be discussing Public Works and Recreation Departments line items in the 2016 Manager's Recommended Budget. During Tuesday's Budget Public Hearing, I asked specifically about Rat Control and Deer "Management."

Mt. Lebanon has decided to stop baiting for rats. They are taking a nonlethal approach by educating residents as to how to coexist with rats. Upon further investigation, Public Works has come to the conclusion that bird feeders are a contributing factor of rat infestation. Will our commissioners be banning bird feeders next? Since rat/car collisions are at an all time low and rat complaints are nonexistent with the majority of our commissioners, our commission has eliminated rat baiting from our budget.

Additional line items to be discussed tonight are the three line items for deer "management," totaling $100,000. There will be a carryover of $30,000 from 2015, which will give commissioners $130,000 to play with for deer management in 2016. For the record, Dave Brumfield will not spend $5,000 for an aerial survey to determine how many surviving deer are in Mt. Lebanon, after 4.5 months of archery.

Lebo Light Up Night

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Fall in Mt. Lebanon

Blood-stained leaves, bags of entrails at Public Works - ahhhhh, just another beautiful fall day in Mt. Lebanon.

A Lebo Citizens reader drove by Public Works today and personally witnessed a dead deer with its legs up in the air next to the dumpster on a blue tarp behind a red SUV and 2 hunters with beards, standing next to it giving him the eye as he drove by both ways. The hunters, one in a red suv parked right next to the dumpster and another in a dark gray Tacoma using the far dumpster to dispose of deer entrails. Unfortunately, he did not have a camera with him.

Another Lebo Citizens reader happened to drive by and got these photos.