Borough of Fox Chapel

The meeting included resident comments, an Environmental Advisory Council report, and reports from the Police, Fire, EMS, Public Works, Engineering, and Treasurer departments. Discussions also covered environmental reports, an executive session meeting, the retirement of Chief Michael J. Stevens, amending civil service rules, appointing an interim Police Chief and an Emergency Management Coordinator, and resolutions related to the Dorseyville Fire Station. Additional topics included an ordinance prohibiting tobacco use in Borough parks, an amended ordinance setting sewage authority rates, contract awards, building reports, police contract negotiations, and the appointment of a consulting firm for the position of Chief of Police.

The meeting included discussion of an Eagle Scout project targeting Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, a report on park public safety, and a public works report. The commission discussed the McCahill Park project, including pickleball court rules and restroom installation. Updates were provided on the Foxtrot Trail Run, the Delafield Connector Trail, and signage proposals. The commission also discussed a trail classification rating system, the Bird Town Pennsylvania Program, the 10 Million Tree Project, and planning priorities for a park plan proposal.

The agenda includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting, resident comments, and reports from the Police, Fire, Foxwall EMS, Public Works, Engineer, and Treasurer. It covers ratification of payments for June and July 2025, a report from the Cooper-Siegel Community Library, and environmental reports including a Solar Status Report and a Recycling/Solid Waste Report. Contract awards for a Towmaster T-20LP Trailer and a Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement with Allegheny County are also on the agenda. New business includes discussion of executive session meetings, a Community Library Association Board Appointment, and Resolution No. 712 regarding a grant for the Dorseyville Fire Station Improvements project. An executive session for personnel and Police Department contract negotiations is also scheduled.

The meeting included discussions on park public safety, including patrolling permitted parking areas and addressing dog-related incidents. An Eagle Scout project targeting Hemlock Woolly Adelgid was discussed, along with a proposed Eagle Scout project to improve access to Riding Meadow Park. The Public Works Department reported on the completion of work at McCahill Park and the postponement of a planting event. Park signage, pickleball courts, and the Foxtrot Trail Run were also discussed. A joint planning meeting between Fox Chapel Borough and O'Hara Township for an inaugural trail run was proposed. The Bird Town Pennsylvania Program, Delafield Connector Trail, Fox Chapel Clean Up Day, Shady Side Academy West Gate, and the Park Plan Proposal were also addressed.

The Borough Council meeting includes discussions and potential actions regarding the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, resident comments, and several Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) applications related to proposed pickleball courts and tree removal. The council will also discuss contract awards for fuel, an electric UTV for the Public Works Department, and sanitary sewer rehabilitation. Reports from the Police, Fire Department, Foxwall EMS, Refuse and Recycling Subcommittee, Public Safety Assistance Committee, Public Works, Engineer, and Treasurer will be presented. Additional topics include ratification of payments, environmental reports, unfinished business related to the MaherDuessel Audit Contract and the Borough of Fox Chapel Code of Conduct and Ethics, and new business concerning a Zoning Hearing Board case.