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Jefferson Hills public meetings in 2024

46 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review subdivision and development plans

The Planning Commission will consider recommendations to Council for several land development and subdivision projects. These include a new warehouse on Cherry Street and residential lot changes on Walton Road and Frontier Drive.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves three subdivision plans, tables garage building

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission approved recommendations for three subdivision plans: Khalil-Williams (S-6-2024), Rader (S-7-2024), and Millstone Village Phase 3 (S-8-2024), each with conditions. A recommendation for the Trbovich Garage Building preliminary land development plan (SP-1-2024) was tabled until the January meeting, extending the review period to March 24, 2025. The minutes from October 22, 2024 were also approved.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

Council

Council to adopt 2025 budget and set real estate tax rate

The Jefferson Hills Council will vote on the 2025 budget, tax rate (with three millage options: 7.66, 6.66, or 5.66 mills), fee schedule, and employee wages. It will also decide on hiring a building code official, advertising numerous board vacancies, distributing fire and ambulance tax funds, awarding contracts for engineering services, and adopting sewer-related ordinances.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 budget with 5.66-mill real estate tax rate

Council unanimously adopted the 2025 Borough budget and set the real estate tax rate at 5.66 mills (General 5.226; Fire 0.355; Ambulance 0.079), keeping the millage unchanged. Two earlier motions to adopt higher rates (7.66 and 6.66 mills) died for lack of a motion. Council also approved the 2025 fee schedule, employee salaries, and fire/EMS tax distributions.

Wed Dec 4, 2024

Council

Council to decide 2025 budget and real estate tax rate (6.66 or 7.66 mills)

The Jefferson Hills Council will discuss and potentially adopt the 2025 budget, set the real estate tax rate, and approve several ordinances and resolutions. Items include hiring a Building Code Official, amending fees and salaries, distributing fire and ambulance taxes, and authorizing board appointments and engineering contracts.

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Wed Dec 4, 2024

Council

Jefferson Hills Council to discuss proposed tax increase

The Borough Council is holding a town hall meeting to address a proposed tax increase. The session includes a presentation by Finance Director Haberstock and a period for public comment.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Council

Council to set 2025 tax rate at 7.66 mills and advertise budget

Council will vote on advertising the 2025 budget with a base real estate tax rate of 7.66 mills, consider several grant applications and contract awards, and decide on police collective bargaining amendments and a development plan approval. The meeting also includes routine approvals of bills, payroll, and minutes.

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Wed Nov 6, 2024

Council

Council to discuss 2025 budget, tax rate, police contract, and turf donation

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will meet to discuss and potentially advance several items, including advertising the 2025 budget and a property tax rate of 7.66 mills. They will also consider amendments to the police collective bargaining agreement covering new officer pay progression and a 25-mile residency requirement. Other discussions include a donation agreement for artificial turf at Andrew Reilly Memorial Park and awarding contracts for maintenance and signage.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider final subdivision for 68-lot Zora Estates

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission will discuss and consider recommendations to Council on two development plans. Old business includes a preliminary land development plan for a 3,500 sq ft warehouse at Cherry Street (Trbovich Garage Building). New business features a final subdivision plan for Zora Estates, proposing 68 single-family lots at 504 Old Clairton Road. The commission will also vote on minutes from the August 27 meeting.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

Council

Council to approve $499,762 payment for 2024 road program

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will consider approving a $499,762.43 payment for the 2024 road program, a $99,768.60 contract with Motorola for cloud-based police video storage, and a $402,659.53 distribution of pension state aid. Other items include an RFP for municipal center renovation, a collective bargaining amendment, and park upgrades at Andrew Reilly Memorial Park.

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Wed Oct 2, 2024

Council

Council discusses Borough Manager appointment and police equipment contracts

The Council will discuss appointing a Borough Manager and amending a Public Works labor agreement. The meeting includes several police department authorizations for vehicle orders, staffing tests, and a $99,768.60 cloud storage contract. Other items include road program payments and park improvements.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Recreation Board plans 2025 permit overhaul, Rocktoberfest set

The Recreation Board discussed upcoming events and 2025 field and park permits. Rocktoberfest is scheduled for September 28th with bands and beer vendors. No formal decisions were made; permit pricing and rules were only discussed, with a separate meeting planned to finalize details.

Mon Sep 9, 2024

Council

Council to vote on increasing garbage fees to $85 per quarter effective January 2025

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will hold a regular voting meeting. Key items include a resolution to set garbage and rubbish collection fees at $85 per quarter ($340 annually) starting January 1, 2025, and a resolution granting preliminary plan approval to the Zora Estates Plan. The council will also consider promotions in the Public Works Department, a conditional offer of employment for a probationary patrol officer, and adoption of a winter services agreement with the state.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024

Council

Council to consider grant application for demolitions at four blighted properties

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will hold a regular voting meeting on September 4, 2024. Key actions include adopting resolutions on garbage fees, a state grant for demolitions, and preliminary approval for the Zora Estates plan. Personnel promotions and hires in public works and police are also on the agenda.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024

Planning Commission

Commission to review 68-lot subdivision and warehouse plans

The Planning Commission will discuss two preliminary plans: a 68-lot single-family subdivision known as Zora Estates at 504 Old Clairton Road, and a 3,500 sq ft warehouse building on Cherry Street (Trbovich Garage Building). They will also note two resolutions already approved by Council: a subdivision plan (Port Vue Plumbing) and a conditional use for a house of worship at 115 Gill Hall Road. Recommendations to Council on the old business items are due by September 23, 2024.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

Council

Council to award $209K contract for Andrew Reilly Park ADA restroom upgrades

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will vote on multiple items including a $209,225 contract for Andrew Reilly Memorial Park ADA restroom upgrades, a $40,000 condemnation payment for the Picco Pump Station project, and a $12,500 grant from Pirates Charities. They will also consider appointments, ordinances on grease traps and stormwater detention, and approval of monthly bills and minutes.

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Wed Aug 7, 2024

Council

Council to consider $40,000 condemnation for Picco Pump Station

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will hold a regular voting meeting with discussions and approvals on multiple items, including a proclamation for a championship softball team, personnel appointments, a $500,000 road program payment, and a $40,000 condemnation for the Picco Pump Station project. Residents may comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

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Tue Jul 23, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to recommend subdivision creating 68 single-family lots on Old Clairton Road

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission is considering recommendations to council on several land development and subdivision plans at its July 23 regular meeting. The most consequential item is a preliminary subdivision plan for Zora Estates, which would create 68 single-family lots at 504 Old Clairton Road. Other items include a warehouse building, a two-lot subdivision, and a conditional use application to convert a property to a house of worship. The commission will also approve June meeting minutes and note a previously approved council resolution for Millstone Village Phase 3.

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Mon Jul 8, 2024

Council

Jefferson Hills Council considers home rule charter and sign regulations

The council will consider ordinances regarding temporary signs and potential rules for camping and electric vehicle charging stations. The meeting also includes a motion to ask voters about forming a government study commission. Additionally, the council will review infrastructure bids and land use applications.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

Council

Council to discuss a potential government study and home rule charter question

The Council will discuss ordinances regarding temporary signs and electric vehicle charging stations. They will also consider a proposal for a government study commission for the November 2024 election. Other items include sewer project bids and easement agreements.

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Tue Jun 25, 2024

Planning Commission

Proposed 68-lot residential subdivision at 504 Old Clairton Road

The Planning Commission will consider recommendations to Council for several land development and subdivision plans. These include the addition of 26 townhouse lots on Gill Hall Road and a 68-lot single-family subdivision at 504 Old Clairton Road. The commission will also review proposals for a warehouse on Cherry Street and a property subdivision on Wall Road.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

Council

Council considers ordinance for a potential home rule charter study

The Jefferson Hills Council is reviewing ordinances regarding animal and tree regulations. They are also considering a proposal for a government study commission to evaluate a home rule charter. Other agenda items include police retirement provisions and insurance claim distributions to the fire rescue department.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024

Council

Jefferson Hills Council discusses fire rescue funds and new local ordinances

The Council will discuss updates to animal and tree regulations and settlement agreements for local developments. Discussions also include distributing insurance claim funds to Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue and approving engineering services for paving and landslide surveys.

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Tue May 28, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review two subdivision plans, including 26 townhouse lots

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission will consider recommending approval of two subdivision plans to Council. One is a preliminary and final plan to convert six parcels into three single-family lots on Gill Hall Road, and the other is a preliminary plan for 26 townhouse lots in the Millstone Village development. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

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Thu May 23, 2024

Environmental Advisory Council

No agenda available for Environmental Advisory Council meeting

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, so there are no specific items to report as being decided or discussed.

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Wed May 15, 2024

Recreation Board

No agenda was provided for the May 15, 2024 Recreation Board meeting.

The source document states that there is no agenda available for this meeting. It directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

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Mon May 6, 2024

Council

Council to vote on separation agreement, hiring ads, ordinances, and contracts

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council is holding its regular voting meeting on May 6, 2024, with a full agenda of administrative and operational items. Actions include approving bills, payroll, and minutes, as well as motions to ratify a separation agreement, advertise for two positions, and authorize several ordinance amendments. The council will also vote on contracts for insurance, website redesign, traffic signal updates, and other services.

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Wed May 1, 2024

Council

Council to vote on separation agreement with John P. Stinner

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council is holding its regular voting meeting on May 1, 2024, to discuss and vote on a range of items, including approving monthly bills and payroll, appointing a Zoning Hearing Board alternate, and authorizing a separation and release agreement with John P. Stinner. The agenda also includes several ordinance advertisements, a cyber-risk insurance purchase, a website redesign award, and multiple infrastructure and service agreements.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024

Environmental Advisory Council

No agenda available for Environmental Advisory Council meeting

This meeting has no agenda available. The only listed item directs readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or cancelled.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

Recreation Board

No agenda available for Jefferson Hills Recreation Board meeting

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior actions or discussions.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024

Council

Council to award $614,236 paving contract and approve new phone system

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council is holding its regular voting meeting, where members will vote on routine approvals (bills, payroll, minutes) and several contracts, including a $614,236 paving program, a new borough-wide telephone system, and a pension counsel appointment. They will also consider agreements with the school district and health network for police support services, and a therapy dog program.

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Wed Apr 3, 2024

Council

Council to vote on reactivating Gill Hall VFC as fire company

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council is holding a regular voting meeting with a tentative agenda. The most consequential items involve the future of Gill Hall VFC, including discussions to reactivate it as an active fire company, restore its run cards, insurance, and members, as well as a directive to prepare an ordinance to permanently decertify it. The council will also discuss several contracts, appointments, and resolutions, including a $294,300 CCTV project bid and a $10,615 repair contract.

Tue Mar 26, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Thatcher subdivision plan for 3 lots

The Planning Commission will consider recommending approval of a preliminary and final subdivision plan (S-1-2024) for the Thatcher Plan of Lots, which would convert six parcels into three single-family lots on Gill Hall Road. The commission will also address a tabled conditional use request for a wireless communications facility (CU-1-2024) and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

Thu Mar 21, 2024

Environmental Advisory Council

No agenda available for Environmental Advisory Council meeting

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the minutes from prior meetings, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

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Wed Mar 20, 2024

Recreation Board

No agenda available for Jefferson Hills Recreation Board meeting

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior decisions or discussions.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

Council

Council to vote on police hiring, park upgrades, and equipment sales

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council is holding its regular voting meeting with a lengthy agenda of administrative and operational items. The council will vote on accepting a police officer's resignation, authorizing recruitment for a new full-time officer, and adopting changes to civil service rules. Several items involve park improvements, including batting tunnels, a grant application, and ADA bathroom upgrades, as well as the sale of two police vehicles.

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Wed Mar 6, 2024

Council

Council to approve police officer resignation, hiring process, and multiple equipment purchases

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council is holding its regular voting meeting on March 6, 2024. The agenda includes routine approvals of bills, payroll, and minutes, as well as several notable items: accepting a police officer's resignation, authorizing a new police officer hiring process, and approving various equipment purchases and contracts. The council will also consider a conditional use for a wireless communications facility and several park improvements.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh wireless tower, Wall Road rezoning

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission will consider two recommendations to Council: a conditional use application for a wireless communications facility at 830 Old Clairton Road, owned by West Jefferson School District, and a rezoning of 191 & 195 Wall Road from R-2 to I-2. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and acknowledgment of two previously approved plans.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

Recreation Board

No agenda available for Jefferson Hills Recreation Board meeting

The agenda for this meeting is not available; it contains only a placeholder stating there is no agenda. The board may review minutes from previous meetings, but no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

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Thu Feb 15, 2024

Environmental Advisory Council

No agenda available for Environmental Advisory Council meeting

The Jefferson Hills Environmental Advisory Council meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates there is nothing to report and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024

Council

Council to adopt 2024 amended budget with no tax increase

The Jefferson Hills Council will meet to discuss the 2024 amended budget and several equipment purchases. The agenda includes appointments to local boards, various municipal contracts, and authorization for demolition legal clearances.

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Wed Feb 7, 2024

Council

Council to vote on $350K/year fire truck loan, budget, hires

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council is holding a reorganization and regular voting meeting with a lengthy agenda covering routine approvals (bills, payroll, minutes) and major items including a new fire truck loan, the 2024 budget with no tax increase, several public works vehicle purchases, and various appointments. The council will also discuss and potentially approve contracts for software, HVAC maintenance, and engineering services.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024

Recreation Board

No agenda available for Recreation Board meeting

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes for information.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review two subdivision plans and a lot consolidation

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider a preliminary and final lot consolidation at 1456 Regency Drive, a final subdivision plan for the Deer Hollow Plan Phase 1, and a request to rescind a previously tabled consolidation plan. The commission will also elect officers and approve minutes from the October 2023 meeting.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

Environmental Advisory Council

No agenda available for Environmental Advisory Council meeting

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

Council

Council to vote on police Taser contract, trail project, and appointments

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council is holding a regular voting meeting with several action items, including a presentation on the South Park to White Oak Trail Connectivity Project, approval of bills and payroll, and ratification of a police contract. The council will also consider various appointments to boards and commissions, a resolution on meeting decorum, and several other administrative matters.

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Wed Jan 3, 2024

Council

Council to vote on $68,500 Taser contract and reopen 2024 budget

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council is holding its reorganization and regular voting meeting, where it will elect officers and make numerous appointments to boards and commissions. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a $68,500 purchase of Tasers for the police department, and consider reopening the 2024 budget.

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Mon Jan 1, 2024

Zoning Hearing Board

Jefferson Hills Zoning Board reorganizes, appoints Calise chairman

The Jefferson Hills Zoning Hearing Board held its 2024 reorganization meeting, appointing officers for the year. The board selected Paul Calise as Chairman, Dean Collins as Vice Chairman, and Daniel Chiacchia as Secretary. No zoning cases or public hearings were discussed.

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