Borough of Ambridge

The Borough Council meeting agenda includes the ratification and payment of bills and expenses for various funds, approval of handicap permit applications, acceptance of the resignation of Ted Eberhart, advertising for a road department vacancy, approval of a payment request from Jet Jack, authorization to advertise for the 2023 Road Paving Project, and consideration of board appointments for several committees. Committee reports from Public Safety, Code, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Engineer, Solicitor, and Manager will also be presented.

The Borough Council meeting addressed various topics, including public comments on kiosk locations and potential parking areas. The council approved bills and expenses, consent agenda items (financial report, handicap parking spaces), resignations from the Planning Commission, and postings for open Planning Commission positions. A police mutual aid agreement was authorized, and Mary Jane Gilliam was appointed to the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB). The sale of several properties was approved, along with the acceptance of a property donation. The council approved progress payments for the Laughlin Memorial Library roof replacement and electrical work, and awarded contracts for stormwater repairs and digital kiosks. Several part-time employees were hired, including a part-time police officer. Committee reports covered public safety, the mayor's report (including a homicide update), code enforcement, public works, parks and recreation, finance, engineering, and solicitor's reports. Unfinished business included Glenwood Avenue fire-damaged properties, ordinances, and the Fall Festival of Churches.

The Borough Council meeting will include discussions and actions on several key items. Financial reports will be reviewed, including the approval of bills and expenses across various funds. A new copier lease will be considered, along with the appointment of a new Heart & Soul Director. The transfer of volunteer fire relief funds, participation in a road salt contract, and the acceptance of resignations from the Civil Service Board and a part-time K-9 officer will be addressed. The council will also consider appointing a new Civil Service Board member and advertising for a vacant position. Additionally, revisions to the Civil Service Ordinance and a DCED Keystone Community Grant application will be reviewed. Finally, a Columbia Gas restoration proposal will be discussed, along with committee reports and other unfinished business, including Glenwood Fire properties and ordinance violations.

The Borough Council meeting agenda includes the approval of bills and expenses, consideration of payment requests for the 2022 Storm Sewer Improvement Project and the 2023 Road Program, approval of a property purchase for expanding Henning Park, allocation of funds for an outdoor fitness court, approval of a new contract for police car washing, approval of a bid for sewer connections, acceptance of resignation letters from the Mayor and a part-time firefighter, and review of committee reports. Unfinished business includes addressing fire-damaged properties and finalizing legal documentation for property transfers, as well as ordinances related to street openings, stop signs, stormwater, and zoning/code violations.

The Borough Council meeting addressed several key items, including the ratification and payment of bills and expenses for January, totaling $192,928.50 in unpaid bills and $87,256.48 in paid bills. The council reviewed and approved items on the consent agenda, including the Borough Treasurer's Report and a reimbursement request. Significant time was dedicated to appointments for various boards and commissions, including the Water Authority Board, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Code Appeal, Disruptive Property Appeals Board, Municipal Authority Board, Police and Fire Civil Service Board, Board of Historical Architectural Review (HARB), and Shade Tree Commission. A contract with the Beaver County Human Society was approved for after-hours door key access. The council also approved advertising for the Streetscape Project RFP and a resolution establishing a fee schedule for 2022. Finally, committee reports were received and accepted.