Dan Martone

The council discussed and motioned for the approval of Resolution 2026-04, which authorizes the borough's membership in the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust and includes a $500,000 transfer from the General Fund. Additionally, the council addressed a fee schedule amendment to increase the 2027 rental rates for the Pool House Civic Center for public, outdoor, and wedding events. Finally, the council authorized a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit filed by Kathleen Dunn for the amount of $88,000 to be covered by the borough's insurance carrier.

The scheduled council work session meeting was cancelled.

The council work session meeting was officially cancelled.

The Council discussed various administrative and operational items, including the review of the treasurer's report and authorization of payments. Public participation involved concerns regarding regional data centers and the reduction of meeting frequency. Discussions were held regarding the potential regionalization of police services, police vehicle procurement, and the appointment of an Emergency Management Coordinator. Additionally, the Council addressed a grant application for a splash pad project at Shaw Park, including financial commitments for design fees, and reviewed reports from the Borough Manager, Mayor, and Solicitor.

The council meeting addressed several operational and community items. Key topics included the authorization of bids for the road paving project, approval for the annual Wine Festival, and the commitment of funds for the Beaver County Boom fireworks display. Additionally, an appointment was made to the Zoning Hearing Board for a three-year term. Updates were provided on the DROP program and the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust.