Borough of Southwest Greensburg

The council meeting covered various topics including budget approval for 2017, tax ordinance adoption, garbage rate resolutions, and police plan contribution approval. Appointments were made for Borough Manager, Secretary, Treasurer, Solicitor, Engineer, Advertiser, Auditor, and bank designations. Payment approvals included bills, tax collector commissions, and paving project pay applications and change orders. Discussions also included street paving project warranties, employee promotions, police office chair purchases, a contract with Hoffman Kennels, a master fee resolution update, permit parking fees, an awning request, a sewage authority board term application, street repairs, a fire property issue, political signage ordinances, and a dumpster permit.

The council meeting addressed various topics, including financial reports, street and sanitation matters (approving tire purchases for borough vehicles and a change of engineer for repaving work), public safety (fire department mask purchases and siren installation updates), zoning issues (property cleanup and violations), recreation (LED light purchases for a walking path), and building and grounds (fire hall repainting). Discussions also involved an ice cream truck vendor lacking a peddler's permit and suspected student homes in the borough. A firefighter injury was reported.

The council meeting addressed resident concerns regarding a student home, including noise complaints and potential code violations. Discussion included potential penalties for landlords and the need for residents to report issues to the police. The council also reviewed a property with a damaged roof, exploring options for addressing the issue, including potential demolition. The meeting included budget and administration discussions, specifically a proposed 2017 budget with a tax increase and garbage rate increases. A new wheel loader was approved for purchase by the Streets & Sanitation Department. Other topics included ADA ramp installations, a fire report, a gun bash event, a community dance, and the placement of a Toys for Tots box. Finally, the council reviewed the installation of new lights at the Borough office.

The council meeting addressed various issues, including resident concerns about the fire siren's frequency, requests for recycling options, and the status of a property at 444 Sidney Street. Discussions included upcoming Civic Society events, approval of a five-year lease for a new copier, and the purchase of tires for the garbage truck. The council also approved an ordinance to add stop signs at two intersections and discussed road paving plans. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the purchase of a new rescue pumper for the fire department, including financing and the sale of the old pumper. The meeting also covered updates on recreation activities, security camera installations, and the upcoming Halloween parade and trick-or-treating hours. Finally, the council discussed the Borough's fees and the appointment of a new Recreation Board member.

The council meeting covered various topics including a review of income and expense reports, approval of bids for a paving project, review of fire reports, and discussion of a memorandum of understanding with the Greensburg Salem School District. Other agenda items included property issues, updates on recreation programs, discussion of paper alleys, and reports on buildings and grounds maintenance. The meeting also addressed resident concerns regarding parking, street signs, sidewalk accessibility, and tree maintenance.