Bill Binnie

The regular monthly meeting included several key actions and reports. Financial matters involved the approval of the Treasurer's report and expenses for December 2025. Key discussions included an update on the Borough's comprehensive plan. Council recognized several community achievements, including Plum Soccer Volunteers and local church members. Council actions involved adopting resolutions approving the Willis-Steffes and Pine Valley Consolidation Plans. Various appointments were made to the Library Board, Zoning Hearing Board, and Planning Commission. Additionally, the Council approved the job description for the Finance Director, accepted the police patrol officer list, and approved conditional offers of employment for new Police Patrolmen. Payments were approved to Glick Fire Company for vehicle maintenance and repairs, and authorization was given to advertise for bids for the 2026 Paving Program. Committee reports were received, and the Mayor's report noted that police began 12-hour shifts in January 2026 and detailed numerous acts of appreciation received by the police department during December 2025.

This document outlines a long-range Comprehensive Plan for Plum Borough, designed to guide Council budgets, development decisions, and future improvements. The plan's direction will be based on community priorities gathered from residents. It seeks to understand what residents deem most important for the Borough's future.

The Council meeting involved several significant actions and reports. Financial matters included the approval of the Treasurer's report and expenses for November 2025. Key approvals included several subdivision plans (Moretti Subdivision Plan and Mendel Subdivision Plan) and a modification request for the Mendel Subdivision regarding stormwater management. The Council adopted a resolution approving the Old World Industries Parking Needs Analysis with conditions, awarded the 2025 demolition contract, accepted the Willis-Steffes Consolidation Plan, and approved a one-year lease agreement for the Allegheny Foothills Society at the library. Personnel and financial planning for 2026 included approving staff salaries, resolutions related to the 2026 Tax Anticipation Note, fixing the 2026 Real Estate tax millage rate, and adopting the 2026 Budget. Additionally, the purchase of new Mobile Data Terminals was approved. The Mayor's report highlighted the Police Department's fundraising efforts for the food pantry and noted speed statistics from deployed radar signs. Committee reports were highlighted, and updates were provided on the Volunteer Fire Department stipend program.

The Council meeting included the approval of the Treasurer's report and expenses for September 2025. Key actions involved adopting resolutions for the Plum Borough School District - O'Block Elementary Addition's waiver request and two sewage facilities act requirements for specific properties. The Council accepted an application for a Lot Line Revision, approved the conveyance of land to the Municipal Authority, and adopted Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the police wage and policy committee regarding 12-hour shifts and with the FBI for the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Conditional offers of employment were extended to three skilled laborers for the Public Works Department. Payments were approved for preventative maintenance and repairs to Volunteer Fire Department vehicles. Resolutions were passed to support a grant application for the Drennen Road Restoration Program and to authorize advertising for bids on the Kellywood Stormwater Improvement Plan Project. A five-year Winter Services Maintenance Agreement with PennDOT was also approved. The Mayor reported on police activity, including participation in a DEA drug take back day, and provided detailed traffic speed data collected from radar display signs deployed across several roads.

The meeting began with a Reorganization Meeting segment, which included the administration of the oath of office to newly elected council persons by Judge Doyle, followed by the election of the Council President (Ryan Delaney) and Vice President (James McBride). The newly appointed Council President then detailed committee appointments for Finance, Parks and Recreation, Personnel and Management, Planning/Economic Development, Roads/Equipment/Grounds, and Intergovernmental Cooperation. Following the reorganization, the Work Session commenced. Key discussion items included an update on the implementable comprehensive plan as required by the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), and the Willis Stefies Consolidation Plan regarding two parcels off Elker Road to address a failing lot system, which required making it an agenda item pending county review. Additionally, the Pine Valley Consolidation Plan related to the proposed Taco Bell land development, which involves consolidating three parcels and addressing necessary variances and conditional use for a drive-thru facility, was discussed, with the main board action planned for February. Personnel and Management items, including board appointments, administrative personnel issues, and civil service eligibility lists, were deferred to an executive session. Public Safety involved requests for maintenance and repair approvals for the Logan Ferry Fire Department and Unity Fire Department units, totaling approximately $4,900.