Colleen Gain

The meeting included several community announcements from the Mayor regarding various services, events, and programs. The Chief Administrator provided updates on public works, road surveys, police enforcement in specific areas, and the status of the annual audit. The Council received reports from various liaisons and committees including health services, school board updates, and environmental planning. Significant action items included the approval of an ordinance for a new stop sign installation, the acceptance of a council member's resignation, the awarding of a contract for traffic signal and pedestrian signal improvements, and the approval of engineering fees for a stormwater relocation project. Additionally, the Council held a discussion regarding a draft stormwater credit manual.

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of the Consent Calendar items: Minutes from February 4, 2026, Accounts Payable, and Cash Investments and Transfers. The Mayor provided announcements regarding AARP Tax Prep Services and Murrysville Clean-Up Week details. Community input addressed traffic safety concerns at Turnberry Court and Forbes Trail, and a query regarding the nature of the recently passed Storm Sewer Maintenance Fee Ordinance versus a tax. Council engaged in workshop discussions regarding the potential development of ordinances to regulate solar farms, data centers, and battery energy storage systems to ensure zoning compliance and community protection. Council also took action to appoint a member to the FTMSA Board, approve the 2025 Volunteer Service Credit Program eligibility list for two volunteer fire companies, authorize advertising an ordinance for a new stop sign installation at School Road and North Hills Road based on traffic study findings, approve a partial bond release for the Caliber Collision site development, and authorize advertisements for the 2026 Overlay Project, the 2026 Crack Sealing Project, and the Chambers Park Paving Project. An Executive Session was held briefly to discuss public safety and a labor issue.

The meeting commenced with a pension plan update and presentation, noting that the return for 2025 exceeded 13% and the plan asset value grew to $34.7 million. Key agenda items included discussions on moving the Concert in the Park event from Saturday to Friday, tentatively setting the new date for August 7th. Council adopted Ordinance No. 1109-26 specifying the 2026 pension contribution rate for the Police Pension Plan at 5%. Authorization was granted for a partial bond release of $292,872 for the Kistler Place development, ensuring completion of all but the landscaping portion. A lot consolidation and subdivision plan (Jones Contracting Plan No. 1, S-14-25) was approved, resulting in the subdivision of a parcel into two lots. Bids were awarded for the sale of used surplus municipal equipment, with notable high returns for surplus vehicles. The purchase of a motorized sprayer/spreader fertilization tractor for park maintenance was authorized to achieve cost savings within two years. The meeting concluded with a brief Executive Session regarding a legal matter.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the Consent Calendar Items, which included the Minutes of January 5, 2026, Accounts Payable, and Cash Investments and Transfers. The Mayor announced free AARP tax preparation services for seniors and details for the Recreation Department's Hot Chocolate Hike. The Chief Administrator reported the award of $626,000 in Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants from PennDOT for the Route 22 Adaptive Traffic Signal System replacement and provided an update on the Logan Ferry Bridge replacement, noting the engineering quote exceeds $400,000 against an $800,000 LSA Grant. A discussion item was set for the next agenda regarding potentially moving the Concert in the Park event to a Friday. Council liaisons and committee reports were presented, including updates from the Planning Commission regarding a subdivision with conditions. Council acted to advertise Ordinance No. 1109-26 specifying the 2026 Police Pension Plan contribution rate at 5%. Resolution #813-26 was approved for the planning module concerning an alternate waste disposal system at 4932 Sardis Road, requiring modification to the Act 537 Plan. Public Works was thanked for managing road maintenance despite heavy January weather, reporting approximately 2400 tons of salt used. New business focused on the urgent need to advertise for positions on the Personnel Board, EAC, and the UCC Board of Appeals. An Executive Session was held to discuss property matters and a legal litigation topic.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and the determination of the voting order. The Honorable Judge Judith P. Petrush administered the Oath of Office to newly elected officials, including the Mayor, and Council Members. Key actions included the election of Mac McKenna as President of Council and Jason Lemak as Vice-President of Council. The council confirmed the approval of the December 16, 2025, Council Meeting Minutes via the Consent Calendar. Citizen input included opposition to the recent stormwater fee approval. Appointments were made to several boards and commissions, including the Environmental Advisory Council, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Pension Plan Investment Management Committee, and Planning Commission, with interviews scheduled for the Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority. The Mayor's appointments for 2026, covering administrative roles such as Chief Administrator and Director of Public Works, were confirmed. Council also confirmed its own appointments for various municipal officers and designated official depositories and legal counsels. The regular council meeting dates and times were established, and bank account resolutions and official bondings were reaffirmed. The session concluded with a brief Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.