Allegheny Township

The meeting commenced with the Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence in lieu of prayer. Procedures for citizen input were outlined, emphasizing a five-minute limit per speaker and addressing the board as a whole without back-and-forth dialogue. A prior Executive Session held on a Thursday in January 2025 regarding personnel matters was announced. The agenda proceeded with citizen input and response, followed by action items.

The meeting commenced with a roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence in lieu of a formal prayer. The Board reiterated a Code of Conduct Statement emphasizing professional behavior and respect. A section was dedicated to Citizens Input, where residents were afforded a five-minute period to offer remarks on the meeting agenda or general comments, with strict guidelines against back-and-forth dialogue or disruptive behavior. An audio disclaimer was also provided, noting the in-person notation for meeting minutes documentation.

The reorganization meeting agenda focused on several administrative appointments and approvals. Key items included the appointment of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, as well as the appointment of the Engineer and Solicitor. The body also planned to approve First Commonwealth Bank as the depository, designate authorized signers for the depository, and approve authorized contacts for emergency callouts and PENNVEST. A final agenda item involved approving the Homeland Security Assessment, which included a proposal for security cameras and lock rekeying at Authority pump stations.

The primary discussion topic for this special budget meeting was the 2026 Township Budget Presentation, which included a motion to accept the Manager's draft budget in favor of advertisement and tax levy for public information. An announcement was also made regarding the upcoming 'Allegheny Township Light The Season' event.

Key discussion topics included providing updates on the hiring status for new and additional employees, reviewing a proposal from Diversified for Bank Check Express, and considering a contract for J & N Property Care LLC for emergency services on an as-needed basis. Department reports covered engineering consulting services, including specific invoices related to sanitary sewer realignment, improvements, and GIS mapping. Action items involved approving invoices for engineering work on the Gosser Street Sewer Extension Project, approving a service tap request, approving the Diversified Bank Check Express service, approving payments and a contract bid for snow removal from J & N Property Care LLC, approving attendance at a PMA Board Member training seminar, and approving a final bill from Myra Derra. The Board also noted that the annual audit has not yet commenced and that Homeland Security will conduct an assessment when weather permits.