Borough of McKees Rocks

The board addressed various municipal concerns, including handicap parking and yellow line requests. Action items included committing funds to a storm sewer separation project, accepting a bid for sanitary sewer cleaning and CCTV work, and granting consent for groundwater studies. The borough also approved a mitigation plan resolution, building rehabilitation grants, and several ordinances related to eminent domain and tax collection. Additionally, the council authorized the internal hiring of a new Police Chief, approved the purchase of a police vehicle, addressed public trash complaints, and authorized the hiring of seasonal public works laborers.

The council discussed various development matters, including a grant application for a green space project and a zoning inquiry for a property on Linden/Locust Street. Key actions included authorizing the Frederick Street Stairs Replacement Project, opting into CDBG and Home programs for future grants, and accepting a property donation at 319 Munson Avenue, contingent upon specific conditions. The council also addressed public safety issues regarding parking ordinances and unauthorized door-kicking activities, and authorized the use of Rangers Field for helicopter services and youth sports. Administrative and operational approvals involved accepting a crossing guard resignation, purchasing a K9 treadmill and a commercial leaf blower, and electing a voting delegate for the PSAB conference.

The meeting included several key actions such as the approval of community event logistics, the adoption of a resolution for land development at 101 Munson Avenue, and the approval of payment for the 2025 Road Program. The council awarded a contract for the 2026 Road Program, authorized property-related applications, and discussed vacancies on various boards. Significant legislative actions included the passage of ordinances for the vacation of Pine Alley and a change in delinquent tax collection services. Additionally, the council addressed public safety and administrative matters, including parking ordinances, employee resignations, the authorization of conference attendance for borough officials, and the review of public works job descriptions.

The board discussed renewal rates for electricity and gas with IGS Energy, received a report from the McKees Rocks CDC, and heard resident concerns regarding parking and road conditions. Key action items included approving final payments for demolition projects, authorizing applications for ALCOSAN and DCED grants, and considering a handicap parking application. Further business involved authorizing eminent domain proceedings, accepting a property donation, approving a new Police Chief job description, providing a letter of support for ACHA, and entering into a repayment agreement. The meeting also addressed various committee reports, including a hiring update for the Public Works Department.

The meeting included several key actions related to borough infrastructure and administration. The Council approved the final pay application for a sewer cleaning and televising project and authorized the Borough Engineer to proceed with bid designs for various sewer repairs, a paving project on Chartiers Avenue, and stormwater sewer separation projects. Administrative actions included authorizing the legal advertisement of an ordinance to vacate a portion of Pine Alley, approving lot consolidation plans for the Hays Manor project, and changing the delinquent tax collector agency. Additionally, the Council approved a four-year tax collector deputization agreement, authorized enrollment in virtual training for the Local Government Academy, and initiated an application for a municipal intern program.