Allegheny Township manager resigns, set to become Lower Burrell's manager

Jul. 1—Allegheny Township supervisors will be searching for a new township manager with the pending departure of Gregory Primm.

But it appears Lower Burrell has found its new city clerk — Primm — as its council is set to vote on his hiring.

Primm submitted his letter of resignation via email to the township supervisors on Friday, according to Supervisor James Morabito.

In his email, Primm gave an exit date of Aug. 31.

Primm was not immediately available Saturday for comment. Morabito said Primm didn't give a reason for his resignation in his email, but Lower Burrell officials are considering hiring Primm as city manager. He would replace interim City Manager Jason Dailey.

Lower Burrell Councilman Chris Fabry said Saturday council will discuss hiring Primm at its agenda meeting on Monday and vote on the issue July 10.

"Jason contacted me in regards to Greg," Fabry said. "Council interviewed him and felt he was the perfect fit for the needs of Lower Burrell.

"I'm hoping to build a long-term team to better Lower Burrell, and Greg will be an intergral part of that. His knowledge, experience, resources and personality are everything that we're looking for in a manager."

With two new council members coming on board next January, Fabry said including them in the hiring discussions was a priority.

"Both existing and next year's council are all in support of bringing Greg on board," Fabry said. "Lower Burrell is only getting stronger."

Primm was hired as Allegheny Township manager in 2009 and serves as the CEO of the township, including the role of secretary and treasurer.

In Allegheny Township, managerial duties include preparing and implementing the annual budget, managing all township staff, departments and activities.

The township manager reports to the board of supervisors.

Primm's impending departure, after serving as township manager for 14 years, didn't come as a shock to Morabito.

"Being a supervisor for only 18 months in Allegheny Township, nothing surprises me anymore," Morabito said.

"Moving forward, I will assure the residents in Allegheny Township that I will do everything in my power to make sure this position is filled with the most qualified individual," Morabito said. "Allegheny Township is moving in the right direction for growth and success. I'll make sure that continues,"

Primm has been an employee of the township for more than 30 years.

Supervisors chairman Michael Korns said Primm secured about $4 million in grants during his tenure and developed budgets that did not require a tax increase for 13 straight years.

Korns noted that Primm had been recognized numerous times by outside groups, most recently winning Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors' Leadership Award.

Supervisor Rennick "Ren" Steele said working with Primm has been an honor.

Steele noted Primm was instrumental in implementing the extension of the Tredway Trail and worked extensively on getting the Route 356 highway improvements accomplished.

Joyce Hanz is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Joyce by email at jhanz@triblive.com or via Twitter .