Blawnox public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Borough Mayor & Council
The Blawnox Borough Council meeting will consider several financial actions, including the approval of the 2026 budget. Council members will also vote on a contract for a pension administrator and actuary, and on resolutions that set tax and utility rates for 2026. Additional items include partial payments to contractors for roadway and water system improvements.
- Motion to approve contract for Pension Administrator and Actuary
- Motion to approve Resolution #2025-11 fixing the tax rate for 2026
- Motion to approve Resolution #2025-12 setting refuse collection rates for 2026
- Motion to approve partial payment #2 (final) to Shield’s Asphalt Paving – $7,520.21 for roadway improvement program
- Motion to approve partial payment #3 (final) to Konzel Construction Company – $20,943.00 for Water System Improvements – Phase I
The council appointed Cory Dennison as borough manager and signatory for all bank accounts and credit cards. It approved the 2026 municipal budget along with tax, refuse, sewer, and water rate resolutions. Additional actions included adopting a volunteer tax service credit ordinance, approving a pension administrator contract, and authorizing partial payments to two contractors. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.
- Appointed Cory Dennison as manager and signatory for bank accounts (6-0)
- Approved the 2026 Budget (6-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-11 fixing the tax rate for 2026 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-12 setting refuse collection rates for 2026 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-13 setting sanitary sewer rates for 2026 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-14 setting water rates for 2026 (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance #640 Volunteer Tax Service Credit Program to include Real Estate Tax Credit (6-0)
- Approved contract for pension administrator and actuary (6-0)
Borough Mayor & Council
The Blawnox Borough Council will consider several financial and policy motions, including a business privilege tax ordinance and contracts for tax collection and public works. They will also approve October general fund checks totaling $346,576.36 and a partial payment of $7,424.01 to Insight Pipe Contracting LLC. Additional items include adopting the 2021 IPMC and advertising the 2026 budget.
- Approve General Fund Checks for October totaling $346,576.36
- Approve Ordinance #638 Business Privilege Tax
- Accept contract with Keystone Collections to collect the flat business tax
- Approve Partial Payment #1 to Insight Pipe Contracting LLC for $7,424.01
- Approve Ordinance #639 adopting the 2021 IPMC
The Blawnox Borough Council unanimously approved several ordinances, contracts, and budget items. This included the September General Fund bills, multiple tax and volunteer service ordinances, and a public works contract. Additional agreements such as a two‑year kennel contract and a partial payment to Insight Pipe were also accepted.
- Approved September General Fund bills ($346,576.36) (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance #638 Business Privilege Tax (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance #640 Volunteer Service Credit Program (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance #639 adopting the 2021 IPMC (6-0)
- Accepted contract with Keystone Collections for flat business tax (6-0)
- Approved Public Works Contract (6-0)
- Approved partial payment $7,424.01 to Insight Pipe Contracting LLC (6-0)
- Accepted Hoffman Kennel 2‑year agreement starting Jan 1 2026 (6-0)
Borough Mayor & Council
The Blawnox Borough Council will consider several financial and regulatory items, including a $116,529 payment request for a water system tank improvement by Konzel Construction and a $106,308.94 partial payment to Shields Asphalt Paving. The meeting also includes a motion to advertise Ordinance #638 (Business Privilege Tax) and a vote on the 2024 Property Maintenance Code. Additional topics are a traffic light pole at Freeport and Center, and updates on finance, public safety, and community events.
- Motion to approve pay request #2 for Konzel Construction Water System Tank improvements – $116,529.00
- Motion to approve partial payment #1 to Shields Asphalt Paving Inc. – $106,308.94
- Motion to advertise Ordinance #638 Business Privilege Tax
- Motion to approve the 2024 Property Maintenance Code
- Traffic Light Pole installation at Freeport and Center
The council approved the September General Fund bills totaling $193,743.12. It also approved partial payments of $106,308.94 to Shields Asphait Paving Inc. and $116,529.00 to Konzel Construction for water system work. Additionally, the council adopted motions to advertise the Business Privilege Tax ordinance and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, each passing unanimously.
- Approved September General Fund bills $193,743.12 (7-0)
- Approved partial payment $106,308.94 to Shields Asphait Paving Inc. (7-0)
- Approved payment $116,529.00 to Konzel Construction for water system tank improvements (7-0)
- Approved motion to advertise Business Privilege Tax ordinance #638 (7-0)
- Approved motion to advertise adoption of 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (7-0)
- Approved minutes of September 10, 2025 meeting (7-0)
Borough Mayor & Council
The Borough Council will consider several infrastructure payments and tax collection agreements. The meeting includes discussions on public safety, strategic planning, and the borough's centennial update.
- Payment of $106,308.94 to Shields Asphalt Paving Inc. for North Avenue paving
- Payment of $77,328.00 to Konzel Construction Company Inc. for Pa Small Water & Sewer Grant
- Approval of Minimum Municipal Obligation for $24,800.00
- Agreement with Keystone Collections for Delinquent Tax Collection
- Payment of $15,790.00 for CDBG 50 3.12.5
The borough council unanimously approved multiple financial actions, including a $106,308.94 payment for paving North Avenue and a $77,328 payment to Konzel Construction for a water and sewer grant. It also approved the August General Fund bills totaling $142,600.38, the agreement with Keystone Collections for delinquent tax collection, and a $15,790 CDBG payment. Additionally, the council authorized a request for proposals for pension administration services and approved a quote for new computers and a Windows upgrade.
- Approved August 13 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved General Fund bills $142,600.38 (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Keystone Collections for delinquent tax collection (7-0)
- Approved payment to Konzel Construction $77,328 for PA Small Water & Sewer Grant (7-0)
- Approved 1% pay request for paving North Avenue $106,308.94 (7-0)
- Approved CDBG 50 payment $15,790 (7-0)
- Authorized RFP for Pension Administration Services (7-0)
- Approved quote for new computers and Windows upgrade (7-0)
Borough Mayor & Council
Borough Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and grants. The meeting includes discussions on public safety, finance, and property management.
- Approval of General Fund Checks for July totaling $217,018.91
- Invoice for State Pipe Services Inc for $15,229.95
- 2025-09 GEDTF Grant for water meter replacement of $156,786.00
- Insite Pipe Contracting, LLC Phase VIII Sanitary Sewer repairs base bid of $91,350.00
- Insite Pipe Contracting, LLC Phase VIII Sanitary Sewer repair add alternative of $27,460.00
The council approved several financial items, including the July General Fund bills for $217,018.91 and the fire marshal contract, each by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a $15,229.95 invoice to State Pipe Services and a $156,786.00 water‑meter grant. Two contracts for Phase VIII sanitary sewer repairs were awarded to Insite Pipe Contracting for $91,350.00 and an additional $26,860.00, both passing unanimously.
- Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved July General Fund bills $217,018.91 (6-0)
- Approved fire marshal contract (6-0)
- Approved State Pipe Services invoice $15,229.95 (6-0)
- Approved GEDTF water‑meter replacement grant $156,786.00 (6-0)
- Awarded Insite Pipe Contracting Phase VIII sewer repair base bid $91,350.00 (6-0)
- Awarded Insite Pipe Contracting Phase VIII sewer repair add‑alternative $26,860.00 (6-0)
Borough Mayor & Council
The Borough Council will consider approving a protocol to address water leak issues and a bill list for June 2025. The meeting includes a presentation from the DCED on community tools and updates on the borough building generator grant.
- Approval of General Fund Checks for June 2025 totaling $116,406.86
- Motion to approve the Borough of Blawnox Protocol to Address Water Leak Issues
- Discussion of GEDTF grant for a borough building generator
- Review of draft Borough Manager advertisement
- Discussion of tax credits for volunteer fire fighters
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting and authorized $116,406.86 in General Fund bills for June. They also approved a motion to advertise the borough manager position and adopted the protocol for addressing water leaks. Additionally, the council agreed to purchase 500 centennial books.
- Approved June 11 council minutes (6-0)
- Approved General Fund bills for June, $116,406.86 (6-0)
- Approved motion to advertise borough manager position (6-0)
- Approved borough protocol to address water leaks (6-0)
- Agreed to purchase 500 centennial books (unanimous agreement)
Borough Mayor & Council
The Borough of Blawnox Council will consider several financial approvals, including a utility installation contract and a franchise agreement with Comcast. The meeting includes updates on the community park mural and the borough's centennial celebrations.
- Contract for BCIV Trenching & Utility Installation for Water Valve Replacement in the amount of $109,800.00
- General Fund Checks for May totaling $172,216.85
- Articles of Agreement with Morton Salt for an option year price of $88.01
- Comcast Franchise Agreement
- Resolution 2025-08 for a Centennial Banner over Freeport Road
The council approved the minutes from the May 14 meeting and authorized $265,081.30 in General Fund bills for April. It adopted several resolutions, including honoring graduating seniors and a centennial banner over Freeport Road. The council also approved agreements with Morton Salt and Comcast, and awarded a $109,800 contract for water valve replacement. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).
- Approved May 14 council minutes (6-0)
- Approved General Fund bills for April $265,081.30 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-07 honoring graduating seniors (6-0)
- Approved Articles of Agreement with Morton Salt at $88.01 (6-0)
- Approved Comcast Franchise Agreement (6-0)
- Approved BCIV Trenching and Utility Installation contract $109,800 for water valve replacement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-08 Centennial banner over Freeport Road (6-0)
Borough Mayor & Council
The Borough Council will review a bill list totaling $265,081.30 and a contract for sewer maintenance. The meeting includes updates on the community park mural, borough building generator, and Centennial events.
- Approval of General Fund Checks for April 2025 in the amount of $265,081.30
- Proposed contract award to State Pipe Service Inc. for O&M CCTV for 2025 for $16,400
- Discussion of 38 Riverside Court, Carr 209 Summit, and 310-312 4th Street
- Update on Community Park mural
- Update on borough building generator
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. They also approved General Fund bills for April totaling $265,081.30. In addition, the council awarded State Pipe Service Inc. a contract for O&M CCTV services for 2025 at $16,400. All three motions passed 6‑0.
- Approved April 9 meeting minutes (6‑0)
- Approved April General Fund bills $265,081.30 (6‑0)
- Awarded State Pipe Service Inc. O&M CCTV contract $16,400 (6‑0)
Borough Mayor & Council
The Blawnox Borough Council will consider awarding a paving contract to Shields Asphalt Paving Inc. for $143,7110.25 and approving a $200,000 state grant for curb box inventory. The meeting also includes a motion to appoint Kathy Ulanowicz as interim Code Enforcement Officer, a resolution for the Emergency Operations Plan, and approval of the March bill list totaling $109,090.15.
- Motion to award Shields Asphalt Paving Inc. paving contract for $143,7110.25
- Motion to approve Resolution 2025-06 for a $200,000 PA Small & Sewer Grant for curb box inventory
- Motion to approve Resolution 2025-05 Emergency Operations Plan dated April 2025
- Approval of General Fund Checks for March: $109,090.15
- Motion to appoint Kathy Ulanowicz interim Code Enforcement Officer
The council approved the March General Fund bills for $109,090.15 and adopted the Emergency Operations Plan. It also approved a $200,000 water and sewer grant and a $143,711.25 paving contract. Additionally, the council adopted a park bathroom mural design and appointed an interim code enforcement officer.
- Approved March General Fund bills ($109,090.15) – vote 6-0
- Adopted Emergency Operations Plan (Resolution 2025-05) – vote 6-0
- Approved $200,000 PA Small Water & Sewer Grant (Resolution 2025-06) – vote 7-0
- Awarded Shields Asphalt Paving Inc. contract for $143,711.25 – vote 7-0
- Approved park bathroom mural design – no vote recorded
- Appointed Kathy Ulanowicz as interim Code Enforcement Officer – vote 7-0
- Approved Council meeting minutes of March 12, 2025 – vote 6-0
- Approved $109,090.15 General Fund bills for March – vote 6-0
Borough Mayor & Council
The Borough Council will consider awarding a contract for Water System Improvements Phase 1B and a resolution to terminate the 457 Pension plan. Members will also discuss the Centennial book and various property-related items.
- Award Water System Improvements Phase 1B project to Conzel Construction Company Inc. for $214,800.00
- Resolution 2025-04 to terminate the 457 Pension plan
- Approval of February 2025 General Fund checks totaling $176,967.39
- Authorization for Senate Engineering to apply for PA Small & Sewer Grant
- Discussion of 245 Freeport Road townhouses/condos
The Blawnox Borough Council approved a $214,600 contract for Water System Improvements Phase 1B to Conzel Construction Company Inc. and authorized Senate Engineering to apply for a PA Small Water & Sewer Grant. The council also approved Resolution 2025-04 to terminate the 457 Pension Plan, approved February bills totaling $176,967.39, and approved the February 12 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but not voted on.
- Approved $214,600 water system contract to Conzel Construction (7-0)
- Authorized Senate Engineering to apply for PA Small Water & Sewer Grant (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-04 terminating the 457 Pension Plan (6-0)
- Approved February General Fund bills of $176,967.39 (6-0)
- Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
Borough Mayor & Council
The Borough Council will meet to approve January bill payments and discuss updates to Fire Department By-Laws. The body will also consider a resolution supporting the Allegheny River Development Corporation.
- Approval of General Fund Checks for January 2025 totaling $234,562.36
- Proposed changes to Fire Department By-Laws
- Resolution 2025-02 supporting Allegheny River Development Corporation
- Discussion of boat removal at St Charles Court
- Review of properties at 38 Riverside Court, 209 Summit, 310-312 4th Street, and 125 2nd Street
The Blawnox Borough Council unanimously approved changes to the Fire Department By-Laws, a resolution setting tax collector compensation for 2026-2029, and reauthorized advertising for new bids on the Water System Improvements Phase 1 Contract B after no bids were received. Council also approved a resolution supporting the Allegheny River Development Corporation and discussed a junior council member's recycling initiative, which was added to the agenda but not voted on. No public comments were made, and the meeting ended with an executive session.
- Approved January 8, 2025 council meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved General Fund bills for January totaling $234,562.36 (7-0)
- Approved Fire Department By-Laws changes (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-03 Tax Collector Compensation for 2026-2029 (7-0)
- Authorized new bids for Water System Improvements Phase 1 Contract B (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-02 Supporting Allegheny River Development Corporation (7-0)
- Amended agenda to include recycling initiative proposal (7-0)
Borough Mayor & Council
The Borough Council will consider Resolution 2025-01 to authorize officials to execute documentation for police services contracted with O’Hara Township. The body will also review a bill list for General Fund checks totaling $99,564.03.
- Resolution 2025-01 regarding O’Hara Township police services contract
- General Fund checks totaling $99,564.03
- Boat removal at St Charles Court
- Discussion of 38 Riverside Court, 209 Summit, and 310-312 4th Street
The Blawnox Borough Council held a routine meeting, approving minutes, December bills, and a resolution authorizing officials to execute documentation for the new police services contract with O'Hara Township. No public comments were made, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.
- Approved December 11, 2024 council meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved December General Fund bills totaling $99,564.03 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-01 authorizing officials to execute documentation for police services contract (7-0)