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Jefferson Hills public meetings in 2025

44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Trbovich Garage Building plan on Cherry Street

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to Council for a preliminary land development plan for a warehouse on Cherry Street. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves Trbovich Garage plan and adopts prior meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to Council for the preliminary land development plan SP-1-2024, the Trbovich Garage Building on Cherry Street, with an 8‑0‑1 vote.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Council

Jefferson Hills Council to vote on 2026 budget and real estate tax rate

Council will consider the final 2026 budget and a real estate tax rate of 5.66 mills with no tax increase. The body will also review a police department collective bargaining agreement and several board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council received $246,000 GEDTF grant for Tepe Park Improvements Phase 1

The council accepted a $246,000 GEDTF grant for Phase 1 of Tepe Park improvements, presented by State Rep. Andrew Kuzma. Members unanimously approved the monthly bills, the monthly payroll, and the tentative collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 205. Several resolutions appointing representatives to SHACOG boards and advertising multiple board vacancies were also adopted unanimously. A motion to appoint an alternate to the Civil Service Commission was tabled unanimously.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

Council

Jefferson Hills Council to discuss 2026 budget and real estate tax rate

The Council will discuss the final form of the 2026 budget and a proposed real estate tax rate of 5.66 mills with no tax increase. The meeting includes discussions on police contracts, board appointments, and several infrastructure and engineering authorizations.

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✓ Decided: Council meeting held with reports and discussions but no formal decisions

The December 3, 2025 council meeting covered reports from the consulting engineer, public works, mayor, and grant updates. Several agenda items were discussed, including a hopper salt spreader and upcoming grant funding, but no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting concluded with plans to add items to future agendas.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider special exception for small machine shop on State Route 51

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission will review several subdivision plans, including the Obillo Plan No. 1 (Resolution 37‑2025) and the Dowling Subdivision (Resolution 38‑2025). It will also consider a recommendation for the Trbovich Garage Building land‑development plan on Cherry Street. A key agenda item is a request by Kevin Mielcarek for the Kurt J. Lesker Company to operate a small machine shop in the C Zoning District at 1512 State Route 51.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved two minor subdivision plans

The commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final minor subdivision plan S-7-2025 for the Ludwig‑Gardiner‑Bucy‑Cilia property. It also unanimously approved the preliminary and final minor subdivision plan S-8-2025 for the Vine Street Subdivision, with a condition that the final plan meet both a previously approved 25‑foot setback and the current 35‑foot setback. A recommendation to the Zoning Hearing Board for a special‑exception use by the Kurt J. Lesker Company was unanimously approved. The SP‑1‑2024 Trbovich Garage Building recommendation was tabled until the December meeting.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Council

Council to approve $696,288.96 payment to Tresco Paving for 2025 road work

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will consider several financial and administrative actions at its November 10 meeting. Items include approving a $696,288.96 payment to Tresco Paving for the 2025 Road Paving Program, renewing a $4,200‑per‑year animal‑control contract, and adopting resolutions for subdivision approval, demolition grants, and park improvement funding. The council will also appoint alternates to the Civil Service Commission and Zoning Hearing Board.

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✓ Decided: Council receives comprehensive plan update, no actions taken

The council heard a presentation from Planning Director Jenni Easton on the draft comprehensive plan and its recommendations, including green space, parks, zoning, and a possible stormwater management fee. Council members discussed the material but did not vote on or adopt any proposals. No formal decisions were recorded.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Council

Council to approve $696,288.96 payment to Tresco Paving for 2025 road work

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will consider routine items such as monthly bills, payroll, and appointments to commissions. Key financial decisions include approving a $696,288.96 payment to Tresco Paving for the 2025 road paving program and a $15,202.38 payment to State Pipe Services for a joint municipal maintenance project. The council will also adopt resolutions concerning demolition of several properties, a $52,700 grant application for those demolitions, and final approval of the Dowling Subdivision Plan. Additional agenda items cover reports, public comments, and advertisement of upcoming hearings.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed reports and projects but made no formal decisions

The meeting consisted of reports from the consulting engineer, finance, public works, police, and mayor. Council members discussed payment to Tresco Paving, the PICCO pump station bid process, and upcoming contract and auction items, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Planning Commission

Commission to consider three land development proposals, including a warehouse

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission will review three land development items: a preliminary land development plan for a 3,500‑sq‑ft warehouse on Cherry Street, a minor subdivision at Fourth Street, and a minor subdivision on Gill Hall Road. The commission will also approve Resolution No. 36-2025 for the Jefferson United Presbyterian Church subdivision and conduct a Comprehensive Plan Recommendations Review.

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✓ Decided: Approved Obillo minor subdivision plan (S-5-2025) at Fourth Street

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final minor subdivision known as S-5-2025 (Obillo Plan No.1) on Fourth Street. It also unanimously approved a recommendation to Council for the Dowling Subdivision (S-6-2025) and unanimously tabled the recommendation for the Trbovich Garage development (SP-1-2024) until the November meeting, extending its review period to December 20, 2025. The minutes from the September 23 meeting were approved unanimously.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Environmental Advisory Council

✓ Decided: Borough will advertise two open Environmental Advisory Council seats

The council directed that advertisements for two vacant Environmental Advisory Council positions be sent out and placed on the upcoming Borough Council agenda. Elections for the new EAC seats will be held at the January meeting. The borough scheduled its next litter‑cleanup event for November 15 and assigned Rick Moore to notify Bethany High School about service‑hour opportunities.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Council

Council adopts $406,605.80 pension allocation and updates garbage fees

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will vote on several appointments, adopt resolutions for pension funding, fire relief, and a grant for the Route 51 Trail Gap Project, and set new garbage collection fees. It will also approve multiple contracts and work authorizations for public‑works projects, including the Beams Run Road stormwater repair and the Frank Street project. Additional items include approving monthly bills, payroll, and the purchase of 2026 police vehicles.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Officer Christopher Makosey as full-time police officer

The council unanimously approved the monthly bills and payroll. It also appointed Officer Christopher Makosey as a full‑time police officer, advertised a school crossing‑guard position, and made several board appointments and removals, including adding Andrew Giesman to the Library Directors board and Kenneth Puglisi to the Zoning Hearing Board. A motion to fill an alternate seat on the Civil Service Commission was tabled.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Council

Council to set garbage and rubbish collection fees at $88.65 per quarter

The council will consider routine approvals such as the monthly bills, payroll, and meeting minutes from September. It will vote on several appointments and resolutions, including a permanent police officer appointment, library and civil service board seats, and adoption of resolutions for pension fund allocation, fire relief distribution, and garbage collection fees of $88.65 per quarter effective Jan 1, 2026. Additional items include authorizing police vehicle purchases for 2026, approving contracts and change orders for road, stormwater, and CCTV projects, and authorizing the sale of surplus equipment under $2,000.

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✓ Decided: Council meeting recorded no decisions, only reports and discussions

The October 1, 2025 council meeting consisted mainly of reports and informational presentations. No votes or formal approvals were recorded in the minutes. Items such as the Gill Hall park master plan, appointments, and budget allocations were discussed but no outcomes were documented.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review warehouse and subdivision plans

The Planning Commission is considering recommendations for a new warehouse and several subdivision plans. The body will also review the Comprehensive Plan recommendations.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Jefferson United Presbyterian Church subdivision plan

The commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final minor subdivision plan $-4-2025 for the Jefferson United Presbyterian Church at 71 & 716 Gill Hall Road. Three other subdivision proposals and a garage development recommendation were tabled until the October meeting. The minutes from the August 26 meeting were also approved unanimously.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Council

Council to discuss pension obligations and infrastructure payments

The Borough Council will discuss approving pension obligations for 2026 and various public works payments. The meeting includes the swearing-in of two Civil Service Commission members and a presentation from the Fund for Feral Cats.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Gill Hall Park cleaning and re‑advertises Civil Service seat

The Council voted unanimously to re‑advertise one vacant seat on the Jefferson Hills Civil Service Commission. The Council also decided to hire BP Pro Clean to perform a two‑day deep cleaning of the Gill Hall Park building on September 15‑16, closing the facility during that time.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Council

Council to vote on $454,074 in pensions, salt contract, and park upgrades

The Jefferson Hills Council will meet on September 3, 2025, to discuss and vote on routine operational items, including approving monthly bills and payroll, swearing in new civil service commission members, and hiring a Parks Laborer. The meeting also includes decisions on pension obligations, a rock salt contract, and funding for park accessibility upgrades.

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✓ Decided: Council meeting held; no substantive decisions recorded

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council met on September 3, 2025, with President Steffey calling the meeting to order. Reports were given on the public library, the comprehensive plan, and various department updates. Agenda items included discussions on monthly bills, payroll, minutes, civil service commission swearing‑ins, a parks laborer hire, a library director vacancy, and pension obligations, but the minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or votes on these items.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews warehouse plan and several subdivision requests

The Planning Commission will consider recommendations for a new warehouse on Cherry Street and a special exception for PA American Water Company on Ridge Road. The body will also review three minor subdivision and lot line revision plans.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves water‑company special‑exception request and lot‑line revision

The commission unanimously approved a recommendation to the Zoning Hearing Board for a special‑exception request by PA American Water Company to replace an underground pressure‑reducing valve vault in the R‑1 district on Ridge Road. It also approved an 8‑0‑1 lot‑line revision plan (S‑3‑2025) for Castor Farm Associates. The commission unanimously tabled several subdivision and development applications, including the Trbovich Garage plan (SP‑1‑2024) and minor subdivision plans S‑4‑2025 and S‑5‑2025, moving them to the September meeting. Additionally, the commission accepted AUUE Inc.’s withdrawal of the SP‑9‑2018 UPMC South application and approved the prior meeting minutes.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Council

Council considers $1 million grant for Peters Creek Road rehabilitation

Jefferson Hills Council will vote on several resolutions, including a grant application for road work and the purchase of a land parcel. The body will also discuss updates to the sign ordinance and truck size restrictions. Other items include funding for the local library and equipment rental agreements with neighboring municipalities.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.085M grant for Peters Creek Road Rehabilitation

The council adopted several key actions, including a $1,085,040.14 grant for the Peters Creek Road Rehabilitation Project and a new truck‑size restriction ordinance. It also approved the snow and ice agreement for the next three winters, funded the public library with $256,000, and ratified the purchase of Parcel 1006‑R‑3 for $130,000. All motions were carried, with the snow‑and‑ice agreement passing 6‑1.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

Council

Council discusses $1 million grant for Peters Creek Road rehabilitation

The Borough Council will discuss adopting several resolutions, including a grant application for road work and the purchase of a land parcel. The meeting also includes discussions on truck size restrictions and rental agreements for the Borough's Vac Truck.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed several items but recorded no formal decisions

The council recognized Sergeant Stephanie Behers's retirement and presented her with a plaque. Reports from fire, finance, public works and police were noted as on file. Members discussed future agenda items including a developer agreement for Frank Street, vac‑truck rental agreements, and the snow and ice contract, but no votes or approvals were recorded.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Planning Commission

Jefferson Hills Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

Council

Council considers $398,750 grant for pedestrian safety enhancements

The Borough Council will vote on several infrastructure policies, including traffic calming and convex mirrors. The body is also deciding on various equipment purchases and personnel appointments for the police and Civil Service Commission.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $398,750 grant for pedestrian safety enhancements

The council unanimously adopted a Traffic Calming Policy and a Convex Mirrors Policy. It authorized an application for a $398,750 grant from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for the Jefferson Hills Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Initiative. The council also approved a $10,000 settlement with Heritage Hills and several procurement contracts for police, fire, and park improvements.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025

Council

Council considers new traffic policies and truck size restrictions

The Borough Council will discuss adopting policies for traffic calming and convex mirrors, as well as amending ordinances for truck size restrictions and no-parking areas. The body will also review several equipment purchases and engineering contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council tables recognition of retired Sergeant Stephanie Behers

The Council voted to table the agenda item honoring Sergeant Stephanie Behers, who retired after 20 years of service. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded; the meeting focused on reports, a conceptual plan for Tepe Park, and discussion of grant and sewer‑inspection proposals.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025

Environmental Advisory Council

✓ Decided: EAC discussed plan updates and grant ideas but made no formal decisions

The council reviewed the borough’s draft Comprehensive Plan and invited comments within two weeks. Members discussed the Beam Run Valley walk, grant opportunities, and updates on local mining and steel operations. No motions were voted on or approved during the meeting.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Planning Commission

Jefferson Hills Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

Council

Council considers $130,000 land purchase and sewage charge amendments

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and land acquisitions. The body is also seeking authorization to amend sewage service charges and the Zoning Ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $130K land purchase, software, and multiple contracts

Council unanimously approved several items including the purchase of Parcel 1006-R-3 from Dowling Properties for $130,000, a Parks and Rec software purchase not to exceed $8,168 plus annual fees, and multiple engineering work authorizations. They also tabled a motion to hire temporary summer help, appointed Alan Rowe as Emergency Management Coordinator, and approved resolutions on records disposition and employee salaries. A resident's complaint about traffic on Route 885 was discussed, with police noting PennDOT denied a temporary signal request.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

Council

Council considers $130,000 property purchase and several engineering contracts

The Borough Council will discuss the purchase of Parcel 1006-R-3 and various infrastructure projects. The meeting includes discussions on employee salary amendments and the appointment of an Emergency Management Coordinator.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed reports and future projects; no formal decisions made

The council heard reports on fire, engineering, finance, public works, police, and the manager. They discussed upcoming proclamations, sewer system updates, park improvements, and potential agenda items for a sewage rate ordinance and zoning amendment, but no motions were voted on or approved.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews warehouse plan and lot consolidation

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation for a warehouse project on Cherry Street. The body will also review a proposal to combine two lots on Laurel Ridge Drive.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Council

Borough considers $7.5 million for capital expenditures and various infrastructure projects

Council will vote on financing for capital expenditures and a grant application for greenways and trails. The body is also deciding on several construction contracts and the purchase of a land parcel.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $7.5 million future bond plan for capital projects

The council unanimously approved monthly bills and payroll, accepted the resignation of Public Works employee Matthew Robich, and adopted several resolutions including a $418,805.50 grant and a $7,500,000.00 future bond plan for capital expenditures. It also authorized a no‑parking ordinance amendment, a negotiation to purchase Parcel 1006‑R‑3 up to $175,000.00, awarded a $120,940.00 stormwater repair contract, and joined the Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program.

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Wed May 7, 2025

Council

Council to consider $7.5M bond for capital projects and $418k grant

At the regular meeting on May 12, the council will discuss resolutions for a $7.5 million bond reimbursement for capital expenditures and a $418,805.50 grant application to the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program. Other items include promotions within the police department, the purchase of a parcel for up to $175,000, and awarding a stormwater repair project for $120,940. Several contracts, ordinance amendments, and approvals for park improvements are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $7.5 million reimbursement plan for future capital projects

The council adopted a resolution to reimburse the borough with up to $7.5 million from future bond proceeds for capital expenditures. It also approved a $418,805.50 grant application to the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program. The council hired Seth Gantt as a Parks Laborer unanimously and authorized the purchase negotiation for Parcel 1006‑R‑3 up to $175,000. Additional actions included accepting a resignation, authorizing a no‑parking ordinance amendment, and approving monthly bills and payroll.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Planning Commission

Jefferson Hills Planning Commission meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda

The regular April 22, 2025 meeting of the Jefferson Hills Planning Commission has been cancelled because there were no items to discuss.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Recreation Board discussed upcoming events and budget items

The board reviewed plans for Fish for Fun Day on April 27, a Community Day in June with a $30,000 budget, and Rocktoberfest in October. Assignments for supplies, vendors, and logistics were noted, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Council

Council to vote on $930K paving program and vacating Second Avenue

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will consider multiple motions including a $930,415.90 paving program award, the vacation of a portion of Second Avenue, and several equipment and service purchases. They will also vote on hiring a Camp Director for the summer recreation program and authorizing a traffic calming policy investigation.

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✓ Decided: Council awarded the 2025 Paving Program contract to Tresco Paving for $930,415.90

The council approved the monthly bills and payroll, hired a new camp director, and made several contract and ordinance approvals. They adopted a resolution for public records disposition and awarded the major paving contract. All actions were carried unanimously.

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Wed Apr 2, 2025

Council

Council to discuss paving bids and various park improvements

The Borough Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including the 2025 Paving Program and a traffic calming policy. The meeting includes votes on park equipment purchases and professional engineering authorizations.

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✓ Decided: Council gives thumbs‑up to Girl Scouts’ pollinator garden at Gill Hall Park

The council approved the Girl Scouts’ proposal to create a pollinator garden in Gill Hall Community Park. Council President Steffey asked for a thumbs‑up or thumbs‑down and the members gave a thumbs‑up. The troop plans to begin work at their April 14 meeting.

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Wed Apr 2, 2025

Council

Council holds public hearing on vacation of Second Avenue and alley

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council is conducting a public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 919, which would vacate a portion of Second Avenue and an unnamed alley. The hearing includes testimony from the applicant and public comment. No other business is listed on this agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned the meeting unanimously

The council held a public hearing on a request by Ned Trbovich to vacate an unused portion of Second Avenue and an adjacent alley. No action on the application was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m. on a motion carried unanimously.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Planning Commission

March 25 Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025

Environmental Advisory Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously confirms new leadership officers

The Environmental Advisory Council nominated and unanimously confirmed Rick Moore as chairperson, Tom Donohue as secretary, and Kevin Polick as a council member. The council recorded the resignation of Dave Mares and announced that the position has been advertised.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Board assigned tasks for upcoming events; no formal votes recorded

The Recreation Board discussed and assigned responsibilities for the Easter Egg Hunt, Fish for Fun Day, Community Day, and other upcoming activities. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the items were noted as assignments and plans. The Treasurer reported $11,814.67 to be transferred and noted that PayPal activation needs confirmation. Future council voting on hiring two site directors for summer recreation was mentioned.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Council

Council to distribute $190,000 in fire tax revenue to fire department

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will meet to vote on a series of motions including the distribution of $190,000 in real estate fire taxes to Jefferson Hills Fire and Rescue, and approval of multiple contracts for park improvements, police equipment sales, and personnel actions. The agenda also includes a public hearing to vacate a portion of Second Avenue and an alley, and condemnation proceedings for a parcel related to the PICCO Pump Station project. The meeting is largely routine with approvals of bills, payroll, and minutes, but several items involve significant expenditures and property actions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $190K fire tax distribution to JHFR

Council unanimously approved distributing an additional $190,000 in real estate fire taxes to Jefferson Hills Fire and Rescue (JHFR), and adopted a resolution setting procedures for fire and ambulance tax revenue distribution. They also approved several contracts, hires, and equipment sales, while tabling two items for further review.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025

Council

Council to discuss $190,000 fire tax distribution to JHFR

This is an agenda meeting for the March 10 regular meeting. The council will discuss and likely vote on several financial items, including distributing $190,000 in fire taxes to Jefferson Hills Fire and Rescue, appointing Jordan Tax Service to collect real estate taxes, and authorizing condemnation proceedings for the PICCO pump station project. Other items include hiring a code enforcement officer, selling police equipment, and approving multiple contracts for park improvements and engineering work.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts resolution appointing Jordan Tax Service for real estate tax collection

The Jefferson Hills Council held an agenda meeting on March 5, 2025, and adopted Resolution 10-2025 appointing Jordan Tax Service to collect all real estate taxes for the borough. The council also recognized Sergeant Shawn Revis for 25 years of service. Several other items were discussed but not voted on, including distributing $190,000 in back fire taxes to JHFR and various contracts and easements.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews warehouse plan and lot consolidation

The Planning Commission will consider recommendations for a new warehouse and a lot consolidation. The body will also discuss the proposed vacation of a portion of Second Avenue and an unnamed alley.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Holland consolidation, tables Trbovich garage plan

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission approved a preliminary and final consolidation plan for properties at 421 and 123 Sharp Street (S-1-2025) and recommended to Council the vacation of a portion of Second Avenue and an unnamed alley. A preliminary land development plan for the Trbovich Garage Building (SP-1-2024) was tabled until the March meeting, extending the 90-day review period to June 23, 2025. The minutes of the January 28, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025

Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Recreation Board plans Easter Egg Hunt, Fish for Fun Day, and summer events

The Jefferson Hills Recreation Board met on February 19, 2025, to plan upcoming events and discuss facility needs. No formal votes were taken; the board assigned chairs for the Easter Egg Hunt and Fish for Fun Day, reviewed permit proposals, and discussed officer positions. The board also noted the need to transition the bank account and finalize seasonal changes with council.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Council

Council to consider salary adjustments, police pension changes, and multiple contracts

The council will vote on resolutions and ordinances including salary adjustments for 2025, a police pension plan restatement, and a tax collector compensation ordinance. They will also consider multiple professional service agreements, equipment purchases, and project advertisements. Several appointments to boards and commissions are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple appointments, hires, and contracts

The Jefferson Hills Council approved routine bills, payroll, and minutes, hired Matthew Robich as Parks Laborer, and made several board appointments. It adopted resolutions on an Open Records Officer, an MOU with the police chief, and 2025 salary amendments, plus ordinances on tax collector compensation and police pensions. The council also approved contracts for grant writing, software, a mower, and engineering work, and tabled a signage quote for the amphitheater.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025

Council

Council to consider police pension plan restatement (Ordinance 918)

This is an agenda meeting to discuss items for the regular meeting on February 10. The council will discuss approving monthly bills and payroll, several appointments to boards and commissions, hiring a parks laborer and camp director, and adopting resolutions and ordinances including a police pension plan restatement, salary amendments, and a settlement with Hercules LLC. Also under discussion are purchases such as HR software ($9,000 implementation, $6,500 annual) and a zero-turn mower ($12,599).

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✓ Decided: Council moves to cut tax collector pay, switch payroll software

Council held an agenda meeting and took several actions. They ratified the preparation of Ordinance No. 912, which changes the tax collector's compensation from a flat $17,000 to a per-bill rate, and discussed adopting it. They also discussed approving a quote from Edmunds GovTech for new HR and payroll software, replacing ADP, with a one-time fee of $6,500 and an annual fee of $5,000. No final votes were taken on these items at this meeting.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to recommend warehouse on Cherry Street

The Planning Commission will reorganize by electing a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, then consider a recommendation to Council for a preliminary land development plan for a 3,500 sq ft warehouse at Cherry Street. They will also consider approval of a lot consolidation plan for two properties on Sharp Street. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and communications about three recently approved subdivision plans.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission tables Trbovich garage and Holland consolidation plans

The Jefferson Hills Planning Commission held its reorganization meeting and unanimously re-elected David Montgomery as Chairman, Mark Reckard as Vice-Chairman, and Christopher Hynes as Secretary. The commission tabled two items until the February meeting: a recommendation for the Trbovich Garage Building preliminary land development plan and the Holland Consolidation Plan preliminary and final consolidation. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025

Zoning Hearing Board

Zoning Hearing Board appoints 2025 leadership and solicitor

The Zoning Hearing Board held a re-organization meeting to fill officer positions for the 2025 term. The board appointed a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and a solicitor. This meeting was procedural in nature.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Council

Council to hear Synthomer air permit presentation, vote on salary and ordinances

The Jefferson Hills Borough Council will discuss and vote on a presentation about the Synthomer Title V air permit, multiple ordinances including camping restrictions and street acceptance, resolutions on employee salaries and fire/ambulance taxes, contracts for grant writing and vehicle purchases, and numerous board and commission appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $36K grant writing contract, adopts ordinances

Council approved a $36,000 annual contract with Novus Strategies for grant writing services, adopted ordinances on camping restrictions and Economic Development Committee changes, and approved multiple appointments to boards and commissions. Several items were tabled, including a resolution on fire/ambulance tax distribution and a settlement amendment with Hercules LLC.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025

Council

Comprehensive plan update and multiple appointments, ordinances, and purchases on Council agenda

The Jefferson Hills Council is holding a preliminary meeting to discuss items for the regular meeting. Key discussions include a comprehensive plan update, adoption of ordinances (camping prohibition, economic development committee rules), resolutions (salary adjustments, fire department support, DUI task force), appointments to numerous boards, and several purchases and contracts (grant writing services, a police vehicle, park project payments). The meeting also includes approval of monthly bills and payroll.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses comprehensive plan update and Beedle Park field expansion

The agenda meeting included a detailed presentation on the comprehensive plan update and a discussion on the Beedle Park soccer field expansion project, but no formal votes were taken. Council discussed several items for future action, including awarding a grant writing services contract and adopting ordinances and resolutions. No decisions were made at this agenda meeting.

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