Town of Griffith

The meeting included the approval of claims totaling $449,538.26. Discussion topics included an update on the Consent Decree, noting no progress, and a decision to revisit the scheduled rate increase in July following a review of the June financial balance. The Board President also noted a follow-up action regarding the status of an RFP.

The board approved claims totaling $273,340.91. There were no pending items or public comments discussed during the session.

The meeting covered the approval of a proposal for work at the Ridge Road water tower, the adoption of resolutions authorizing bids for the 2026 Erie Lackawanna Trail improvements and the collection and disposal of refuse and recyclables. The board also convened for a Water Board meeting to approve claims. Additionally, public comments included updates on storm-related drainage issues, repairs to infrastructure, and information regarding a new tax exemption program for disabled veterans.

The meeting included reports from the Police Department, Fire Department, and the Fraternal Order of Police. Discussions covered crime statistics, including the efficacy of the social worker program and the split-cost arrangement with the local schools. The Board addressed staffing, including the certification of a new hire eligibility list and the conditional offer of employment to a candidate. Approval was granted to hire a specific candidate for the fire department. Additionally, the meeting featured a swearing-in ceremony for a new police officer.

The Commission addressed several items of old business, including the approval for advertising a public hearing for a subdivision project at 40th and Colfax and a preliminary site plan review for the same seven-home single-family residential project. Technical discussions focused on water line extensions, looping options to maintain pressure, the installation of individual grinder pump systems, and storm water retention strategies. Several other pending business items regarding property subdivisions and engineering approvals were continued to the following month's meeting.