Baldwin, PA

Borough Council

The Baldwin Borough Council is holding its regular meeting, where it will vote on a resolution setting guidelines for clearing tents and other structures occupied by unhoused individuals on borough property. The council will also consider approving over $956,000 in bills, a mid-year budget, and several contract payments for road and salt storage projects.

• Resolution No. 2026-08-13: guidelines for clearing encampments on borough property
• Bills totaling $956,450.01 (ratify $742,859.47, approve $213,590.54)
• Partial Payment No. 2 of $57,882.45 to STONEMILE Group for Contract No. 25-PW2
• Final Partial Payment of $40,496.25 to Pavement Technology, Inc. for Contract No. 26-R03
• Appoint Walton Davis to Zoning Hearing Board Alternate seat until Dec 31, 2027

Borough Council

The Baldwin Borough Council is holding its regular agenda meeting, where it will discuss a mid-year budget update, facility upgrades, and various departmental reports. A key action item is a motion to adopt a resolution requesting a $500,000 grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County for the Municipal Salt Storage Building Improvement project. The meeting also includes public comment periods and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-08-12 requesting a $500,000 GEDT grant for the Municipal Salt Storage Building Improvement project
• Mid-year budget update presented by Caitlin Hornyak
• Facility upgrades using GESA presentation by Paul Svoboda
• Police Chief's report on GAP Trail issue
• Zoning Hearing Board: no meeting this month

Planning Commission

The Baldwin Planning Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, reviewing updates to the Zoning Ordinance, and discussing fence regulations as they relate to the ordinance, along with zoning district requirements and conditional use regulations. No final decisions are listed; these items are for discussion and review.

• Approve minutes from July 13, 2026
• Review updates to the Zoning Ordinance
• Discussion on fences as related to the zoning ordinance
• Review of zoning district requirements
• Review of conditional use regulations

The Baldwin Planning Commission discussed fence regulations but deferred final decisions to September. They recommended that group homes be conditional in C-1 and C-2 zones, and that drive-thru lanes accommodate at least 6 cars instead of the current 3. No final votes were taken on these recommendations.

• Approved July 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended group homes be conditional in C-1 and C-2 zones
• Recommended drive-thru stacking lane minimum increased from 3 to 6 cars
• Deferred fence regulation finalization to September meeting

Borough Council

Borough Council will consider several partial payments for infrastructure repairs and a change order for the Leland Center salt storage building. The body will also review monthly reports from the engineer, solicitor, mayor, and administration.

• Payment of $49,499.10 to STONEMILE Group, LLC for Salt Storage Building Improvements at Leland Center
• Change Order No. 1 for $126,708.44 for Salt Storage Building Improvements at Leland Center
• Final payments to Jet Jack, Inc. for Source Flow Repairs in the amounts of $10,562.60 and $44,153.35
• Ratification and approval of bills totaling $2,366,301.13
• Appointment of Rick Wilson to the Planning Commission

The Baldwin Borough Council approved a change order for the salt storage building improvements at the Leland Center, increasing the contract by $126,708.44 for structural repairs and a 60-day extension, with one dissenting vote. They also approved multiple contractor payments, a bond reduction, the treasurer's report, and bills totaling $2,366,301.13. Rick Wilson was appointed to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 for $126,708.44 for salt storage building improvements (5-1)
• Approved $49,499.10 partial payment to STONEMILE Group for salt storage building work (6-0)
• Approved final payments of $10,562.60 and $44,153.35 to Jet Jack, Inc. for source flow repairs (6-0)
• Reduced J. Poli, Inc. equipment building bond from $71,244.50 to $2,200.00 (6-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for June 2026 (6-0)
• Ratified and approved bills totaling $2,366,301.13 (6-0)
• Approved July Blanket List for parks and recreation (6-0)
• Appointed Rick Wilson to Planning Commission seat until Dec 31, 2027 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to review monthly reports from various departments and the mayor. The administration is proposing a contract award for a municipal lighting project.

• Motion to award Municipal Ballfield Lighting Project to Muse through COSTARS for $400,657.83

The Baldwin Borough Council approved a $400,657.83 contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the Municipal Ballfield Lighting Project through COSTARS. The council also discussed a $126,708.54 funding increase for the Leland Salt Storage Building Improvements, with a request to ratify the change order at next week's meeting. No other formal decisions were made; most reports were deferred to the next meeting.

• Awarded Municipal Ballfield Lighting Project to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for $400,657.83 (5-0)
• Discussed $126,708.54 funding increase for Leland Salt Storage Building Improvements; ratification requested for next meeting
• Entered Executive Session (5-0)
• Adjourned from Executive Session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review updates to the Zoning Ordinance. Discussions will focus on definitions, zoning district requirements, and conditional use regulations.

• Review of Zoning Ordinance definitions
• Review of Zoning District Requirements
• Review of Conditional Use Regulations

Stormwater Authority

The Baldwin Stormwater Authority will consider approving a partial payment for Missionary Drive storm sewer improvements. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

• Approval of Partial Payment No. 4 for $109,376.42 to A. Merante Contracting, Inc.
• Contract No. 25-SW1 (Re-Bid) Missionary Drive Storm Sewer Improvements
• Public comment on agenda items and stormwater business

Borough Council

Borough Council will consider several payments for mechanical renovations, swimming pool improvements, and a water slide. The body will also review a geotechnical investigation award for field lighting at Elm Leaf Park.

• Payment of $99,800.75 to Shiloh Industrial Contractors, Inc. for Baldwin Swimming Pool Improvements
• Payment of $21,325.02 to If It’s Water, Inc. for Contract No. 25-PK5 Water Slide
• Award of $9,721.90 to Garvin Boward Beitko Engineering, Inc. for Elm Leaf Park Field Lighting Geotechnical Investigation
• Payment of $6,441.50 to Scalise Industries for Mechanical Renovations
• Approval of bills totaling $627,450.70

The Baldwin Borough Council approved all motions on the agenda, including payments to contractors for ongoing projects, a bond reduction for the Paynter Elementary School, and the June blanket list. The council also ratified and approved bills totaling $627,450.70 and accepted the May 2026 Treasurer's Report. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved meeting minutes for May 12 and May 18, 2026.
• Approved partial payment No. 8 of $6,441.50 to Scalise Industries for mechanical renovations.
• Approved partial payment No. 12 of $99,800.75 to Shiloh Industrial Contractors for pool improvements.
• Approved final partial payment No. 3 of $21,325.02 to If It's Water, Inc. for the water slide.
• Awarded a geotechnical investigation for Elm Leaf Park field lighting to GBBE for $9,721.90.
• Approved final bond reduction for W.R. Paynter Elementary School from $8,800.00 to $0.00.
• Accepted the May 2026 Treasurer's Report.
• Ratified and approved bills totaling $627,450.70.

Borough Council

The Baldwin Borough Council will receive monthly reports from the engineer, solicitor, mayor, administration, finance, public works, parks and recreation, zoning and planning, public safety, and personnel departments. Residents may address the council for up to five minutes each during the audience agenda. The meeting will end with an executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters.

• Engineer’s Report – Jason Stanton, LSSE, Inc.
• Solicitor’s Monthly Report – Ashley Wagner, Tucker Arensberg
• Finance – May 2026 Revenue/Expenditures Report
• Parks & Recreation – June Blanket List
• Executive Session – Legal and Personnel topics

The Baldwin Borough Council approved a request from Cub Scout Pack 326 to host three pool days, allowing their approximately 32 non-resident attendees to be charged the resident rate. Council also agreed to permit the temporary one-day employment of two substitute teachers for Community Day at $20/hour for 7 hours each. No other formal decisions were made; most reports were informational, with several items deferred to next week's meetings.

• Approved Cub Scout Pack 326 pool days with resident rate for non-residents
• Approved temporary employment of 2 substitute teachers for Community Day at $20/hour for 7 hours each

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on several contract awards for the 2026 Roadway and Storm Sewer Improvement Program, including a $960,154.23 award to A. Liberoni, Inc. and additional contracts for liquid fuels and pavement rejuvenation. The council will also adopt the Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan and approve a $250,000 grant for the Leland Center Field Lighting project. Finance items include ratifying bills totaling $637,056.60, and personnel motions will hire two seasonal public works employees and change Officer Alex Jashinski to full‑time status.

• Award Contract No. 26‑R01 to A. Liberoni, Inc. for $960,154.23 (roadway & storm sewer improvement)
• Award Contract No. 26‑R02 to A. Liberoni, Inc. for $164,081.21 (liquid fuels)
• Award Contract No. 26‑R03 to Pavement Technology, Inc. for $41,250.00 (pavement rejuvenator)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2026‑05‑10 adopting the Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan and approve a $250,000 grant for Leland Center Field Lighting
• Ratify and approve bills totaling $637,056.60 (including $437,572.49 and $199,484.11)

The Baldwin Borough Council unanimously approved several major contracts, including a $960,154.23 roadway and storm sewer improvement contract and a $164,081.21 liquid fuels contract. They also adopted the county hazard mitigation plan, requested a $250,000 recreation grant, and approved a radio system upgrade. Additional actions included ratifying $637,056.60 in bills and hiring two seasonal public works employees.

• Approved Contract No. 26-R01 to A. Liberoni, Inc. for $960,154.23 (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 26-R02 to A. Liberoni, Inc. for $164,081.21 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-05-10 adopting the Allegheny County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-05-11 requesting a $250,000 grant for Leland Center Field Lighting (unanimous)
• Approved $11,211.00 expenditure for Borough VHF Radio Antenna upgrade (unanimous)
• Ratified bills totaling $637,056.60 (unanimous)
• Hired John Knerr as a seasonal Public Works employee for up to 12 weeks (unanimous)
• Hired Scott Wilson as a seasonal Public Works employee for up to 12 weeks (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to receive monthly reports from the engineer, solicitor, mayor, and various department heads. No specific legislative actions or new ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• April 2026 Revenue/Expenditures financial reports
• Parks and Recreation May Blanket List
• Monthly Police Report
• Monthly Inspection Report from Zoning & Planning

The council approved the continuation of summer office hours for the Administration Office (Monday‑Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–12 p.m.). It also approved night‑time milling and paving on Curry Hollow Road, scheduled to begin May 18 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for about two to three weeks. The council voted 6‑0 to enter Executive Session, then 6‑0 to adjourn from Executive Session, and finally 6‑0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved continuation of Administration Office summer hours (Mon‑Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.)
• Approved night‑time milling/paving on Curry Hollow Road, 7 p.m.–5 a.m. starting May 18 for ~2‑3 weeks
• Motion to enter Executive Session passed 6‑0
• Motion to adjourn from Executive Session passed 6‑0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed 6‑0

Borough Council

The borough council will vote on several financial and property matters, including ratifying bills totaling $2,005,444.25. It will also consider acquiring a vacant property at 5484 Penn Street and approve the Taco Bell development plan for 5301 Clairton Boulevard, pending comment resolution. Additional items include adopting the April blanket list for Parks and Recreation and advertising two summer help positions for Public Works.

• Ratify bills totaling $2,005,444.25
• Adopt resolution to acquire vacant property block Lot 59‑G‑106 (5484 Penn St.)
• Approve Taco Bell land development plan at 5301 Clairton Boulevard, contingent on comment resolution
• Approve the April Blanket List for Parks and Recreation
• Advertise two 2026 summer help positions for Public Works

The Baldwin Borough Council unanimously ratified and approved bills totaling $2,005,444.25. It also approved the acquisition of vacant property at 5484 Penn St. and the Taco Bell development plan at 5301 Clairton Boulevard. Additional actions included approving a bond reduction, advertising summer public works jobs, and adopting the April blanket list.

• Approved Bond Reduction No. 1 for J. Poli, Inc. equipment building (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of vacant property Block and Lot 59-G-106 (5484 Penn St.) (unanimous)
• Approved Taco Bell – 5301 Clairton Boulevard Land Development Plan (unanimous)
• Ratified bills totaling $2,005,444.25 (unanimous)
• Approved April Blanket List (unanimous)
• Advertised two 2026 Summer Help positions for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved the Treasurer’s Report for March 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)