Peggy Griffith

The agenda includes reviewing departmental reports from the Police, Fire, and Road Departments, as well as Community Planning and Codes reports for March 2026. Financial items for review include the Treasurer's report, bank statements, and the year-to-date budget report. New business items involve a donation to the New Brighton Memorial Day Association and a discussion regarding 2026 paving and road inspections. Additionally, the Board will review and approve warrant lists from late March and early April 2026.

The agenda for the meeting included reviewing correspondence, such as minutes from the Beaver County Planning Commission and various local commissions, along with departmental reports for February 2026 from the Police, Fire, Road, and Community Planning & Codes departments. Financial items for review included the Treasurer's Report, PLGIT statements, and the Year-to-Date Budget Report for February 2026. New business actions ready for ratification or authorization included participation in the COSTARS Contract, execution of the Foreign Fire Relief Insurance Tax and General Municipal Pension System State Aid certification form, and acceptance of a Liquid Fuels payment from PennDOT. Warrants dated February 28, 2026, and March 4, 2026, were presented for review and approval.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance, review of minutes from previous meetings (December 10, 2025, and January 5, 2026), and citizen input. Reports covered key activities for December 2025, specifically from the Police, Fire, Road, and Community Planning & Codes Departments, including a Building Permit Report and Code Enforcement Report. Financial matters included the Treasurer's Report and bank statements for December 2025, and a Year to Date Budget Report. The meeting also scheduled review and approval of Warrants for Review and Approval, specifically Warrant List #12225 dated December 31, 2025, and Warrant List #01126 dated January 9, 2026.

The meeting involved extensive reorganization actions, including appointing William L. Pasquale, Jr. as Chairman, Gregory Debo as Vice-Chairman, and Eric W. Bock as Secretary/Treasurer and Open Records Officer. Various professional appointments were made, such as solicitor, Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor, and Township Engineer. The regular monthly meeting date was set for the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. Key authorizations included setting a spending limit of up to $800.00 without prior Board approval for road maintenance and safety by the Road Supervisor and Chairman of the Police and Fire Department Committee, authorizing recurring bill payments, and authorizing financial transfers between accounts. Additionally, reappointments were made to the township zoning hearing board and the New Brighton Area Joint Planning Commission. Further business included authorizing the execution of State Form MS 965 and authorizing attendance at the 2026 State Convention.

The council discussed the Gambling Ordinance #46 and Ordinance 61.1 Cannabis, tabling the former and calling for a public hearing for the latter. They reviewed cannabis application fees and considered engineer updates on the Watertower project and the 2026 Intended Use Plan, ultimately voting to remove the Watermain & Looping improvement project. The Police Chief provided updates on building repairs and applications for a part-time officer, as well as Fleet Management devices. The Fire Chief discussed hiring fire/rescue members and a postcard mailing. The council approved performance reviews for the Public Works department and a quote for a new HVAC system. They also approved a quote for Willow Tree removal in Memorial Park, accepted the 3rd quarter petty cash report, and approved the starting wage for step 1. Additionally, they approved advertising for the city administrator position, the Sourcewell agreement, and the CliftonLarsonAllen Statement of Work. An updated LELS contract was accepted. Finally, the council discussed antique building, fiber optic services, splash park shelter tables, new signage on Third Street, and the resignation of Deputy Clerk Lucia Leber.