George Skodak

The council meeting addressed several operational and administrative agenda items. Key topics included the approval of various contracts and purchases, such as a $9,120 contract to repair the salt shed, the acquisition of a 2026 Explorer Interceptor for $46,551, and a front-end loader purchase for $115,527. The council discussed personnel actions including the hiring of a patrolman and a Playground Coordinator, as well as the resignation of a staff member. Additional business involved the approval of a Body Camera Policy, the conversion of a VFD Capital Reserve account to a Money Market account, the initiation of bidding for alley paving, the appointment of a Vacancy Board Chair, and the authorization of agreements concerning West Penn Power poles and a right-of-way easement with Hempfield Township.

The council discussed various operational items, including the coordination of summer equipment and staff, the purchase of a utility trailer for equipment transport, and street paving evaluations. The Parks and Recreation department announced upcoming events and staffing needs for playground facilities, along with field usage schedules. The Solicitor provided an update on the council size reduction process, and the Engineer reviewed historical records regarding the borough garage. The council approved a cleaning contract, the advertisement for a Vacancy Board Chair position, and the hiring of a part-time secretary.

The council meeting addressed several operational and administrative matters. Key discussion points included the adoption of statements from various committee reports such as police, emergency management, buildings, grounds, streets, sanitation, fire, water, parks, recreation, planning, and zoning. Financial actions involved the approval of financial reports and budget transfers. New business included accepting the resignation of an electrician, approving lease agreements for soccer and softball fields with the City of Greensburg and the Greensburg Salem School District, and appointing a representative to the Sewage Authority Board.

The council meeting focused on the appointment of a new member to fill a vacant council seat, a position carrying a four-year term, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Borough Code.

The meeting agenda included committee reports from various departments such as Police & Emergency Management, Buildings & Grounds, Streets & Sanitation, Fire & Water, Parks & Recreation, and Planning, Zoning & Code Enforcement, along with reports from the Solicitor, Engineer, and Sewage Authority. New Business items involved discussions and potential motions regarding a Wheel Loader, a Trailer, the Boroughs Association Banquet, Summer Help, a Petition to reduce Council Seats, Jacks Run, and Trashcan for Tipper Trucks. Key actions included motions to approve a cleaning contract, advertise a vacancy for the Board Chair Position, hire a part-time secretary, and purchase a utility trailer. The council also reviewed the Financial Report, including bank reconciliation, statement of revenues & expenditures, tax collections, and garbage fees collected for February 2026, followed by motions to approve budget transfers and outstanding bills. An executive session was also scheduled.