Matt Pitsch

The meeting addressed several key items, including authorizing representatives for the Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority (AVJSA) Board. The Mayor reported a burglary and attempted ATM theft at Sheetz. The Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-12, authorizing a real property exchange. The Engineer's Report led to approval for LSSE to proceed with the Rachel Carson Restroom design and bidding. The Budget & Finance committee approved bill list #12.25 and adopted the 2026 Budget, along with Resolutions 2025-14 and 2025-13, which set water/sewage/refuse rates and fixed the 2026 tax rates, respectively. Furthermore, the Council extended the face-value period for 2025 Real Estate Tax bills. Administrative actions included advertising the 2026 Re-Organization Meeting, setting regular Caucus and Council meeting dates for 2026, and authorizing the advertisement of various board meeting schedules. The session concluded after a brief executive session.

The meeting included discussions on AVJSA Cheswick Board appointment, AVRPD report, resident complaints about renters' cars taking up parking spots, permit parking, zoning officer's/inspector's report, treasurer's report, solicitor's report, code enforcement, and preliminary 2026 Budgets. The council also adopted resolutions requesting local share assessment grants for a Roadway Reconstruction project and the Spruce Street Waterline project. Additionally, the council approved a service contract with Hoffman Boarding Kennels for dog law enforcement services.

The meeting included a review of bill list #11.25, which covered bills posted from 10/10/25 to 11/03/25, and a review of the preliminary 2026 budget. The council discussed that there would be no tax increase for 2026, and water and sewage rates would remain the same, along with the AVJSA upgrade fee. However, the water maintenance fee is set to increase from $46 to $60 quarterly, and refuse collection will increase from $68 to $73 per quarter.

The meeting included discussions on the AVJSA and AVRPD reports, with the latter noting 201 events across the 3 communities and tickets issued for violations of 'Road Closed' signs. The council reviewed bill list #10.25, covering bills posted from 09/09/25 to 10/09/25, and discussed projects and initiatives for 2026. Updates were provided on the meter replacement project, and next steps were considered for residents who have not yet received new meters. The Winter Maintenance Agreement from Penn Dot was reviewed and approved via Resolution 2025-11. The possibility of installing an electric heater in the MacLean Park bathroom was discussed, and potential alterations to the Water Ordinance were considered.

The meeting addressed resident complaints about potholes and meter replacement issues. The council authorized the advertisement of Resolution 2025-12 regarding property exchange. Updates were provided on construction projects, including the completion of Pine construction and upcoming advertisements for N. Highland and Parkway projects. The 2024 Audit was accepted and authorized for filing. An amended Noise Ordinance was adopted, and discussions were held regarding the water ordinance. A parks planning presentation was given.