Raymond Evans

The board discussed departmental reports including tax collection, police call logs, fire department activity, and road maintenance updates. New business items included the approval of a Multi Modal Paving Grant, the rejection of a PA Small Water grant, review of local parking ordinances on 25th and 26th Streets, and the hiring of a new road crew member. The board also reviewed updates on the 2026 paving project, the Multi Modal bridge project coordination with PennDOT, and a capital report.

The board conducted its annual organizational meeting, focusing on the election of the Chairperson and the re-appointment of various municipal officers and consultants, including the solicitor, engineer, accountant, and emergency management coordinator. Additionally, the board appointed primary and alternate delegates to the Beaver County Regional Council of Governments and established the schedule for future regular monthly meetings and workshops.

The meeting included reports on earned income tax, real estate tax, fire protection fees, and departmental activities including police, code enforcement, fire department, and road maintenance. Discussions addressed community concerns regarding road conditions and potholes in Colonial Oaks and icy conditions on Burgess Street. The board approved the budget and reviewed status updates on the 2025 and 2026 paving projects, the multi-modal bridge HOP application, the CAP progress report, and unsuccessful grant applications for LSSA and Greenways.

The meeting focused on the annual organizational procedures for the township, including the nomination and election of a Chairperson for the year 2023. The agenda included the formal re-appointment of various municipal positions such as the Secretary, Tax Collector, Road Foreman, Solicitor, Engineer, CPA, and various enforcement officers. Additionally, the meeting addressed the appointment of delegates to the Beaver County Regional Council of Governments and established the schedule for future regular monthly meetings and workshops.

The board reviewed monthly reports covering earned income tax revenue, real estate taxes, accounts payable, police activity, code enforcement, fire department calls, and road maintenance. Business discussions included the Multi Modal Paving Grant, a review of parking ordinances for specific streets and alleys, the upcoming paving project schedule, the status of the multi-modal bridge project, a reminder regarding the garbage rebate deadline, the procurement status of a new dump truck, and coordination with AQUA regarding restricted fund expenditures.