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Nov 6, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Parkesburg Borough Council Minutes Of The Work Session
The Work Session involved an executive session to discuss personnel matters. Key committee reports included scheduling the Sergeant exam, potential trade of police vehicles, the upcoming borough property sale, successful Halloween events, identification of candidates for Borough Manager and Treasurer, review of budget items, discussion of a grant for new fire equipment, hiring of part-time fire company employees, and the application for the 2026 Garden Program Agreement. Business items included the appointment of the Borough Manager and Treasurer, tabling the preliminary 2026 budget with a 3-mill increase, and a discussion regarding a loan proposal from M&T Bank to cover December 2025 obligations. Other tabled items included the revised crime-free program and an LSA grant application for the Public Works Garage. The council accepted the MS4 contract from ARRO, discussed a proposal to purchase PRP credits from Salisbury Township, granted conditional final approval for Impact Church, and tabled a discussion regarding fire hydrants in Parkes Mansion Estates. Final plans for a project were approved and put into bond, and the rendition of townhomes by D.R. Horton was accepted. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the Parke Mansion property, resulting in approval for Parke Mansion Partners, LP to complete the necessary repairs. Parking conditions on several streets were addressed, leading to approval for written notices and a thirty-day grace period. The council also addressed updates on the baseball league field modification, STMP consultant bidders, and tabled job descriptions for Public Works Supervisor and Laborer. Public comments raised concerns about quarry blasting and townhouse sizes. Council comments covered grant writing costs, road conditions, and the preference for meeting night, with a final motion to keep meetings on Thursdays.
Nov 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Parkesburg Borough Council Minutes Of The Regular Meeting
Key discussions and actions during the meeting included honoring the retirement ceremony for Detective Rodney Discher, who received the Mayor's Fedora Award. Department reports were submitted by various offices. Business items involved the approval of monthly bills and payroll. Council addressed the Parke Mansion development, approving the public agreement for fire hydrants over a private option. A motion to approve the LSA grant for the Public Works building, despite a $2,111,086 estimated cost, was not approved. The Crime Avoidance Rental program discussion was tabled. The preliminary budget for 2026, including a 3-mill increase, was approved. Authorization was granted for the procurement of three new police vehicles to replace two retired ones. The Police Chief's Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) was extended until May due to officer disability. Council also adopted a resolution to issue a taxable tax and revenue anticipation note (TRAN) up to $150,000. A lengthy public comment session addressed resident frustrations regarding newly installed no-parking signs on McGuigan Way, Grant Street, and Grape Alley. Finally, Council requested the Borough Engineer investigate installing barriers to protect a monument near the VFW.
Nov 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The meeting included discussions and actions regarding the Parkesburg Point Youth Center's subdivision/lot consolidation plan, scheduling the plan for the December PC meeting contingent upon the Borough Solicitor and Engineer's approval. The PC's 2026 meeting dates were also added to the December agenda for recommendation to Borough Council. An ad hoc Implementation Committee was established to prioritize the implementation of Action Items in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, with Casey Wyatt and Matthew Marran appointed to the committee. Additionally, the commission discussed training requirements for Planning Commission members and decided to move the December PC meeting to December 15.
Oct 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Parkesburg Borough Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting
The council discussed and approved a special event permit for Dynamic Raceworks, Two Dogs Auto and Cycle, and Fill This Cup to support veterans. They addressed the maintenance of the flower bed around the Parkesburg sign and a resident's concern regarding vehicle tags. The sale of borough property was moved to the December 4th meeting. The council approved ARRO's Professional Services agreement for the First Avenue Repair project, the bill list, and the Treasurer's Report for September 2025. They also discussed TAN/TRAN and authorized moving forward to authorize bond counsel, as well as granting conditional final approval for 217-219 Chapel Avenue. Parking conditions on McGuigan Way, Grape Alley, and Grant Street were reviewed, and the council considered hiring an accounting firm/consultant to serve as treasurer. An update was provided on the hiring of a new Borough Manager, and the council approved paying for the Borough Secretary to obtain her notary. They also approved changing an address from 533 Rosemont Avenue to 33 Rockland Avenue, a resolution for 2026 police contributions, and instituting direct deposit for council members, the mayor, and employees. A social media policy was discussed, and the council considered looking into a new website.
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