Andrea Foster

The Council meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the process for filling a vacant Council seat, review of building and code enforcement reports, and updates on park operations and spring cleanup. The Council approved motions regarding community events, the hiring of a public works laborer, a paving project for 6th Street, grant applications for park equipment, and legal proceedings against a property owner. Additionally, financial reports and bills were approved, and reports from various departments, including Police, Fire, and the Borough Manager, were presented. Plans for a town hall meeting regarding a sewage plant agreement were postponed until further notice.

The council accepted a resignation of a council member, reviewed reports from various departments including building inspection, code enforcement, and parks and recreation. Discussions included spring cleanup events, financial collections for taxes and sewage, HVAC upgrades at the Borough Building, and updates on community initiatives like Main Streets Allegheny and mobile markets. Action items included the sale of a police vehicle, the hiring and resignation of public works staff, the award of a demolition contract for a specific property, and approval of resolutions concerning a consent assessment and agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the sewage plant. Future events such as a town hall on sewage plant matters and a blood drive were also noted.

The council reviewed committee reports concerning building inspections, code enforcement, and street maintenance. Discussion topics included updates on HVAC and LED lighting upgrades for the Borough Building, police department staffing changes involving resignations and new hires, and the progress of various grant-funded projects, including paving and security camera installations. Additionally, the council addressed a solicitor's resolution regarding participation in regional development programs, reviewed financial reports for the General and Sewer Revenue funds, and provided community updates on waste collection services and upcoming public events.

Key discussions and actions included accepting a council member's resignation and ratifying the advertisement for letters of interest to fill the vacant seat. Jennifer Stockett was appointed to the vacant seat. Public comments addressed concerns regarding specifications for the 918 Delaware Avenue Ponding issue, with clarification that new specifications would be created. Committee reports detailed Building Inspector and Code Enforcement statistics for October, including 12 Certificates of Occupancy issued. The Council approved advertising for the Municipal Building Light Replacement Project. Updates were provided on the Christmas Parade and the success of Trunk or Treat. Public Works reported ongoing issues with sewage sludge disposal pending DEP approval. The meeting authorized Glenn Engineering to create specifications for the 918 Delaware Avenue Ponding Water Project, and financial reports showed substantial delinquent tax and sewage collections for October. Fire Department updates noted professional development achievements and appreciation for volunteers at the Annual Turkey Dinner. Police Committee updates included ongoing work with Allegheny Together and the permanent placement of the mobile market. The Borough Manager's report included motions to advertise 2026 meeting dates and ordinances, and resolutions were approved concerning Act 152 grant applications for demolitions. The Solicitor recommended adopting updated International Codes. Finally, the Council authorized advertising for proposals for garbage collection services and announced changes to future meeting start times and office hours.

The meeting included reports from various committees. The Building Inspector & Code Enforcement report detailed January inspections and permits, as well as code enforcement actions. The Crime Watch Parks & Recreation, GDC committee is planning this year's events. The Public Works department provided reports for the Street and Sewage Departments. The Administration & Communication report detailed January and year-to-date delinquent tax and sewage collections. The Fire Department and Senior Citizen's Center reports were reviewed. Under Buildings, motions were approved to award the GEDTF grant Lighting Project and the HVAC project for the Borough Building. The Police Committee received updates on Allegheny Together, the Giant Eagle Mobile Market, and Tree Pittsburgh, and the Police Report was presented. The Borough Manager's report included the approval of an ordinance fixing the Business Privilege Tax, notification about the change in trash collection service starting March 1st, progress on the Small Water and Sewer grant, and ratification of the appointment of the Emergency Management Coordinator. The Solicitor presented motions regarding entering into an agreement for Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology. Finally, the Treasurer's report was reviewed, and motions were approved to accept the Monthly Financial Reports and pay General Fund and Sewer Revenue Fund bills for January.