Brian Gebhart

The council meeting agenda includes reviews of account balances, monthly departmental reports from various borough entities, and the adoption of resolutions concerning board and commission appointments. New business items involve approving a contract extension for the borough building parking lot improvement program, granting certificates of appropriateness for several property projects as recommended by the Historic Review Commission, accepting multiple personnel resignations, appointing a new emergency management coordinator, and approving a street closure request for a community block party.

The meeting will focus on several new business items including proposals for wood fencing at 243-245 Frederick Ave, a detached garage with an accessory dwelling at 325 Frederick Ave, a detached garage with an accessory dwelling at 114 Centennial Ave, an attached garage addition at 47 Woodland Rd, and a retaining wall with wood fencing at 520 Pine Rd. Additionally, the commission will conduct a discussion regarding Design Guidelines and the Historic Review Commission Ordinance.

The council adopted resolutions regarding cooperation with the county for community development grants, reaffirming commitments to public safety and local law enforcement authority, and appointing members to various boards and commissions. New business included awarding contracts for the road program and a sewer project, approving a certificate of appropriateness for a garage addition, and authorizing several event requests, including street closures for community gatherings and a motorcycle show. The meeting also featured updates from the Mayor, department reports, and administrative discussions regarding waste contracts and upcoming commemorative events.

The Commission addressed staffing updates, including a resignation and the appointment of a new secretary. Key discussions centered on the spring tree planting program, which involves the acquisition and planting of approximately 40 trees, and tree maintenance strategies, including pollarding London Plane trees and potential structural pruning. Several permit applications for tree removal were reviewed and acted upon, with some recommended for approval and others for denial or further clarification. Additionally, the commission discussed the development of a publicly accessible GIS tree inventory and preparations for the May Mart event.

The council meeting addressed several operational and community matters, including the approval of a certificate of appropriateness for a property improvement, the adoption of an employee handbook addendum regarding paid sick leave, and the authorization of a new aerial ladder fire truck agreement. The council also approved several community events, including the Sewickley Sundae 5K, a Dot Day event, a fire safety fair, the 2026 Light Up Night, National Night Out, a 250th Anniversary event, the Sewickley Stampede, and a graduation party. Additionally, the council authorized the advertisement for a request for proposal regarding the HRC Design Manual and held an executive session.