McKeesport public meetings in 2022

City Council

The council will consider several resolutions and one ordinance for the 2023 fiscal year, including a budget ordinance that sets the number and compensation of city officials and employees, levies taxes, and makes appropriations. Other items include awarding a garbage and recycling hauling contract, appointing an auditor, and entering into contracts for a postage machine lease, pest control, and portable restroom rentals.

• Bill #65 – Ordinance fixing number and compensation of city officials, levying taxes, and making appropriations for fiscal year 2023
• Bill #61 – Resolution awarding 2023 garbage, rubbish, and recycling hauling contract
• Bill #64 – Resolution appointing Mark C. Turnley as City Auditor for fiscal year 2023
• Bill #58 – Resolution to lease a postage machine and scale from Amasti, Inc.
• Bill #62 – Resolution for a one-year pest control contract with Pest B Gone

City Council unanimously voted against the ordinance fixing compensation for officials and appropriations for the 2023 fiscal year. The council approved several service contracts, including garbage collection and auditing, but tabled a pest control contract.

• Approved 2023 garbage, rubbish, and recyclables hauling contract with Bigs Sanitation, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved lease of postage machine and scale from Amasti, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved 2023 portable restroom rental program with Mr. John (7-0)
• Appointed Mark C. Turnley as City Auditor for fiscal year 2023 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 paydays schedule (7-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 22-11 regarding 2023 appropriations and official compensation (0-7)
• Tabled pest control contract with Pest B Gone (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions and one ordinance at its regular meeting. Key items include awarding the 2023 garbage and recycling hauling contract, entering into a pest control contract and a portable restroom rental agreement, and appointing an auditor. The council will also vote on the 2023 budget ordinance that sets employee compensation and levies taxes.

• Bill #61: Awarding 2023 bid for garbage, rubbish, and recycling collection
• Bill #65: Ordinance fixing 2023 employee compensation, levying taxes, and making appropriations
• Bill #58: Authorizing lease of a postage machine and scale from Amasti, Inc.
• Bill #62: One-year pest control contract with Pest B Gone
• Bill #64: Appointing Mark C. Turnley as City Auditor for 2023

City Council held a public hearing for a balanced 2023 budget with no tax or fee increases. The session included the review of several service contracts, including a new garbage hauling agreement and the appointment of a city auditor.

• Proposed 2023 Budget Ordinance with no tax or fee increases (Bill #66)
• Proposed garbage hauling contract awarded to Bigs Sanitation, Inc. (Bill #62)
• Proposed one-year pest control contract with Pest B Gone (Bill #63)
• Proposed 2023 portable restroom rental agreement with Mr. John (Bill #64)
• Proposed appointment of Mark C. Turnley as City Auditor for fiscal year 2023 (Bill #65)
• Proposed resolution setting 2023 paydays (Bill #67)
• Proposed lease of postage machine and scale from Amasti, Inc. (Bill #58)

City Council

McKeesport City Council will consider several items at its November 2, 2022 regular meeting, including a resolution awarding a $171,370 demolition contract to Minnefield Demolition Services for the McKeesport Rising: Cultural & Educational Sector Enhancement Project. Other business includes a red-light camera funding agreement, a postage machine lease, and two subdivision requests.

• Bill #57: $171,370 demolition contract for McKeesport Rising project awarded to Minnefield Demolition Services, LLC
• Bill #56: Amendment to automated red-light enforcement program funding agreement for signal upgrades at Versailles Ave/Evans St and Coursin St/Lysle Blvd
• Bill #59: Ordinance to name an unnamed street in Renziehausen Park as Palm Street
• Bill #60: Reverse subdivision request by Mildred Callahan to combine six lots into one parcel at 1005-1007 Park Street (R-4 zoning)
• Bill #61: Subdivision request by Bonny & John Remus, Jr. to split one parcel into two at 2510 Cronemeyer Street (R-3 zoning)

City Council approved a demolition contract for the McKeesport Rising project and funding for automated red light enforcement. The council also approved a reverse subdivision on Park Street and named a street in Renziehausen Park, while denying a subdivision request on Cronemeyer Street.

• Approved Bill #56 for Automated Red Light Enforcement Program signal upgrades (7-0)
• Awarded bid for McKeesport Rising project to Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC not to exceed $171,370 (7-0)
• Tabled Bill #58 regarding Amasti, Inc. lease for postage machine and scale (7-0)
• Approved Bill #59 naming a street in Renziehausen Park as Palm Street (7-0)
• Approved Bill #60 reverse subdivision for 1005-1007 Park Street (7-0)
• Denied Bill #61 subdivision request for 2510 Cronemeyer Street (0-7)
• Approved minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The council will consider awarding a $171,370 demolition contract to MinnieField Demolition Services for the McKeesport Rising cultural and educational sector enhancement project. Other items include amending the automated red light enforcement program, leasing a postage machine, naming a street in Renziehausen Park, and approving two subdivision requests.

City Council conducted a work session to review several proposed bills, including a demolition contract and street naming. No final votes were recorded in the minutes, as the session focused on discussion and recommendations.

• Proposed Bill #56: Amendment to Automated Red Light Enforcement Program for signal upgrades
• Proposed Bill #57: Awarding demolition bid to Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC not to exceed $171,370
• Proposed Bill #58: Lease of postage machine and scale from Amasti, Inc. (recommended for tabling)
• Proposed Bill #59: Naming of a street in Renziehausen Park as Palm Street
• Proposed Bill #60: Reverse subdivision to combine lots at 1005-1007 Park Street
• Proposed Bill #61: Subdivision of 2510 Cronemeyer Street (Mayor recommended denial due to zoning)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a bid award for a road project, a grant application for field improvements, a tax waiver, and a contract for actuarial services. The most consequential item is the awarding of a $299,351.60 bid for the SR 48 & 148 turn lane project.

• Bill #52: Ordinance to waive all taxes and municipal claims on Lot and Block 381-P-244
• Bill #53: Resolution to apply for $150,000 gaming grant for Stephen Barry Field improvements
• Bill #54: Resolution to contract with Phoenix Benefits Group for actuarial services
• Bill #55: Resolution to award $299,351.60 bid to C. H. & D. Enterprises for SR 48 & 148 turn lane project

The council introduced four bills: a tax waiver for a specific property, a $150,000 grant application for Stephen Barry Field improvements, an agreement with Phoenix Benefits Group for pension actuarial services, and a bid award of up to $299,351.60 for the SR 48 & 148 turn lane project. No votes were taken; these were introduced for discussion at a future meeting.

• Introduced Bill #52: Tax waiver for Lot and Block 381-P-244 (no vote taken)
• Introduced Bill #53: Resolution to apply for $150,000 Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund grant for Stephen Barry Field improvements (no vote taken)
• Introduced Bill #54: Resolution to enter into agreement with Phoenix Benefits Group for pension actuarial services (no vote taken)
• Introduced Bill #55: Resolution to award bid for SR 48 & 148 turn lane project to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. for up to $299,351.60 (no vote taken)

City Council

City Council will discuss awarding a construction bid for a turn lane project and applying for a $150,000 grant for field improvements. The body is also considering a tax waiver for a specific lot and a contract for pension plan actuarial services.

• Bill #55: Bid award to C. H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. for SR 48 & 148 turn lane project not to exceed $299,351.60
• Bill #53: Application for $150,000 Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund grant for Stephen Barry Field improvements
• Bill #52: Ordinance to waive taxes and claims on lot and block 381-P-244
• Bill #54: Agreement with Phoenix Benefits Group, Inc. for pension plan actuarial services

McKeesport City Council approved four items: a tax waiver for a specific property, a $150,000 grant application for Stephen Barry Field improvements, an actuarial services agreement with Phoenix Benefits Group, and a $299,351.60 bid for the SR 48 & 148 Turn Lane Project. All votes were unanimous (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 22-009 to waive taxes on Lot and Block 381-P-244 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-044 to apply for a $150,000 Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund grant for Stephen Barry Field improvements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-045 to enter into an agreement with Phoenix Benefits Group for actuarial services for pension plans (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-046 awarding the SR 48 & 148 Turn Lane Project bid to C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. for $299,351.60 (6-0)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 7, 2022, with several resolutions on the agenda. These include entering into a road salt contract with Cargill, approving a reverse subdivision, accepting a grant for fire station improvements, contracting for rodent control, and awarding a computer systems improvement bid. The most financially significant item is the $316,499 contract with Datamatrix Systems for computer improvements at the LaRosa Youth Development Foundation.

• Resolution to enter into 2022 SHACOG road salt contract with Cargill, Inc.
• Reverse subdivision request by Daniel Whitt to combine lots at 920 Lincoln Way (R-2 zoning)
• Grant agreement with PA DCED for facility improvements at Fire Station Number 2
• Rodent control services agreement with Pest B Gone
• Award of $316,499 bid to Datamatrix Systems for computer systems improvements at LaRosa Youth Development Foundation

The McKeesport City Council approved five resolutions at its September 7, 2022 meeting. These included entering into a road salt contract with Cargill, approving a reverse subdivision for a property on Lincoln Way, accepting a grant for fire station improvements, contracting for rodent control services, and awarding a computer systems bid for the LaRosa Youth Development Foundation. All votes were unanimous except for the computer systems bid, which passed 4-1 with one abstention.

• Approved Resolution 2022-039: Salt contract with Cargill for 2022 SHACOG road salt (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-040: Reverse subdivision combining lots at 920 Lincoln Way (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-041: Grant agreement with PA DCED for Fire Station #2 improvements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-042: Rodent control services agreement with Pest B Gone (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-043: Computer systems bid for LaRosa Youth Development Foundation to Datamatrix Systems, Inc. up to $316,499 (4-1, 1 abstention)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions at its regular meeting, including a $316,499 computer systems improvement contract for the LaRosa Youth Development Foundation, a road salt contract with Cargill, a reverse subdivision request, a grant agreement for fire station improvements, and a rodent control services agreement. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a mayor's report, and public comment.

• Award bid to Datamatrix Systems, Inc. for computer systems improvements at LaRosa Youth Development Foundation, not to exceed $316,499
• Authorize salt contract with Cargill, Inc. for 2022 SHACOG sodium chloride (road salt) contract
• Approve reverse subdivision request from Daniel Whitt to combine lots 461-B-106, 461-B-103, and 461-B-261 into 920 Lincoln Way (R-2 zoning)
• Authorize grant agreement with PA DCED for facility improvements at McKeesport Fire Station Number 2
• Authorize agreement for rodent control services with Pest B Gone

The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting where five proposed bills were reviewed but no formal votes were taken. The bills included a road salt contract with Cargill, a reverse subdivision request, a grant for fire station improvements, a rodent control agreement, and a computer systems bid. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made.

• Reviewed Bill #47: Salt contract with Cargill for 2022 SHACOG road salt (no vote)
• Reviewed Bill #48: Reverse subdivision to combine lots at 920 Lincoln Way (no vote)
• Reviewed Bill #49: Grant agreement for Fire Station #2 improvements (no vote)
• Reviewed Bill #50: Rodent control services agreement with Pest B Gone (no vote)
• Reviewed Bill #51: Computer systems bid for LaRosa Youth Development Foundation, not to exceed $316,499 (no vote)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will vote on several resolutions, including awarding a demolition contract, designating Radical Days, approving security upgrades, and authorizing a park restoration project. They will also consider amending CDBG programs and filing the 2022 Annual Action Plan, plus a last-minute request for a $3 million state grant for the Versailles Avenue Bridge.

• Award demolition Phase 8 to Betters Company, Inc. for $197,100
• Designate Oct 1-16, 2022 as Radical Days
• Security system upgrades at History & Heritage Center for $29,948.25
• Satellite Park restoration with Lutterman Excavating for $725,000
• Request $3,000,000 state grant for Versailles Avenue Bridge reconstruction

McKeesport City Council approved all resolutions on the agenda, including awarding contracts for the McKeesport Rising Demolition Project Phase 8 ($197,100), the Satellite Park Restoration Project ($725,000), and security system upgrades for the History & Heritage Center ($29,948.25). They also designated October 1-16 as Radical Days, amended CDBG programs, approved the FY2022 Annual Action Plan, appointed a Housing Authority member, and authorized a grant application for up to $3,000,000 for the Versailles Avenue Bridge reconstruction. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved demolition contract with Betters Company, Inc. for $197,100 (5-0)
• Approved park restoration contract with Lutterman Excavating, LLC for $725,000 (5-0)
• Approved security system upgrade contract with Barrier Protection Systems, Inc. for $29,948.25 (5-0)
• Designated October 1-16, 2022 as Radical Days (5-0)
• Amended FY2018-2021 CDBG programs (5-0)
• Approved filing FY2022 Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Appointed member to McKeesport Housing Authority (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for Versailles Avenue Bridge reconstruction up to $3,000,000 (5-0)

City Council

McKeesport City Council will vote on several resolutions, including awarding contracts for demolition, park restoration, and security upgrades, and authorizing a grant application for bridge reconstruction. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a housing authority appointment.

• Award demolition Phase 8 to Betters Company, Inc. for $197,100
• Award park restoration to Lutterman Excavating, LLC for $725,000
• Award security system upgrade to Barrier Protection Systems, Inc. for $29,948.25
• Apply for $3,000,000 grant for Versailles Avenue Bridge reconstruction
• Designate Oct 1-16 as Radical Days

The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting on July 6, 2022, to review proposed bills, but no formal votes were taken. The bills included awarding a demolition contract for Phase 8 to Betters Company, Inc. for up to $197,100, designating Radical Days, a security system upgrade for the Heritage Center, a $725,000 park restoration project, CDBG amendments, a grant application for the Versailles Avenue Bridge, and other routine matters. Council also heard reports on community programs and a new city app.

• Reviewed Bill #37: Award demolition contract for Phase 8 to Betters Company, Inc. (up to $197,100) - no vote taken
• Reviewed Bill #38: Designate Oct 1-16, 2022 as Radical Days - no vote taken
• Reviewed Bill #39: Agreement with Barrier Protection Systems for Heritage Center security upgrades ($29,948.25) - no vote taken
• Reviewed Bill #40: Agreement with Lutterman Excavating for Satellite Park Restoration ($725,000) - no vote taken
• Reviewed Bill #41: Amend FY2018-2021 CDBG programs - no vote taken
• Reviewed Bill #42: Approve FY2022 Annual Action Plan - no vote taken
• Reviewed Bill #43: Appoint member to McKeesport Housing Authority - no vote taken
• Reviewed Bill #46: Apply for $3M grant for Versailles Avenue Bridge - no vote taken

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 1, 2022, with a short agenda. They will vote on two resolutions: one to recognize the Steel City K-9 Emergency Response Team as a civic/service association under the Local Options Small Games of Chance Act, and another to award a $265,800 contract for Phase 7 of the McKeesport Rising Demolition Project to American Demolition, LLC. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports.

• Resolution to recognize Steel City K-9 Emergency Response Team under Local Options Small Games of Chance Act
• Award demolition contract for McKeesport Rising Phase 7 to American Demolition, LLC for $265,800

The council approved two resolutions: recognizing the Steel City K-9 Emergency Response Team under the Small Games of Chance Act, and awarding the McKeesport Rising Demolition Project Phase 7 bid to American Demolition LLC for up to $265,800. Both passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none against. The meeting also included public comments on various topics, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2022-027 recognizing Steel City K-9 Emergency Response Team (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-028 awarding Phase 7 demolition bid to American Demolition LLC, not to exceed $265,800 (4-0)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will meet to review new business items including a demolition project bid and a resolution regarding a local service association. The meeting also includes routine approvals of previous minutes and reports from the Mayor.

• Awarding $265,800.00 contract to American Demolition, LLC for McKeesport Rising Demolition Project Phase 7
• Resolution recognizing Steel City K-9 Emergency Response Team as a civic or service association

The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting where two proposed bills were introduced: one to recognize the Steel City K-9 Emergency Response Team for a Small Games of Chance license, and another to award the Phase 7 demolition project to American Demolition LLC for up to $265,800. No votes were taken; these were introductions only. Council and mayor reports covered community events and updates, but no formal decisions were made.

• Introduced Bill #35 recognizing Steel City K-9 Emergency Response Team (no vote)
• Introduced Bill #36 awarding demolition bid to American Demolition LLC up to $265,800 (no vote)

City Council

McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance at its May 4, 2022 meeting. Key items include awarding a $175,000 contract for Renzie Park improvements, approving a fireworks agreement, and authorizing a bond refunding. The council will also vote on a reverse subdivision, a conditional use for a motorcycle repair shop, and a new non-profit relief fund.

• Award $175,000 bid to Kucich Construction for 2022 Renzie Park Improvements
• Approve fireworks displays at Renziehausen Park for July 4, Aug 9, Sept 5, and Patriot's Day
• Authorize non-electoral debt for General Obligation Bonds Series of 2022 (refunding)
• Approve reverse subdivision for Ray and Diane McAraw at 400 Long Run Road
• Approve conditional use for Kasyn Cycle Worx motorcycle repair at 528 Eden Park Blvd

The McKeesport City Council unanimously approved all resolutions and ordinances on the agenda, including a $175,000 contract for Renzie Park improvements, a bond refunding ordinance, and a $250,000 funding request for the McKeesport Rising project. The council also established a Mayor's Non-Profit Relief Fund with three abstentions from members who serve on non-profit boards.

• Approved 2022 Emergency Operations Plan (7-0)
• Approved 60-month document management agreement with Ford Office Technologies (7-0)
• Awarded $175,000 Renzie Park Improvements bid to Kucich Construction (7-0)
• Approved fireworks agreement with Ace Pyro for 4th of July, International Village, Labor Day, and Patriot's Day (7-0)
• Approved reverse subdivision combining lots at 400 Long Road (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for motorcycle repair shop at 528 Eden Park Blvd (7-0)
• Approved bond refunding ordinance for 2022 General Obligation Bonds (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 Act 152 funding request for McKeesport Rising project (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding municipal contracts, including a document management agreement and fireworks displays. The agenda also includes decisions on property subdivisions, business use permits, and the authorization of non-electoral debt for a refunding project.

• Awarding $175,000.00 bid to Kucich Construction, Inc. for Renzie Park improvements
• Authorization of non-electoral debt issuance for a refinancing project
• Requesting $250,000.00 in Act 152 funds for the McKeesport Rising project
• Conditional use request for a motorcycle repair shop at 528 Eden Park Boulevard
• Establishing the Mayor’s Non-Profit Relief Fund for small non-profit grants

The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting where they reviewed several proposed bills, including a bond refunding plan expected to save over $2 million, a $175,000 park improvement project, and approvals for a motorcycle repair shop and a reverse subdivision. No final votes were taken; these were introduced for discussion and will be acted on at a future meeting.

• Introduced Bill #26: Adopting 2022 Emergency Operations Plan
• Introduced Bill #27: Document management agreement with Ford Office Technologies (60 months)
• Introduced Bill #28: Awarding 2022 Renzie Park Improvements bid to Kucich Construction ($175,000)
• Introduced Bill #29: Fireworks agreement with Ace Pyro, LLC ($26,000)
• Introduced Bill #30: Reverse subdivision for 400 Long Road (combining lots 555-H-024 and 555-H-018)
• Introduced Bill #31: Conditional use for Kasyn Cycle Worx motorcycle repair shop at 528 Eden Park Blvd
• Introduced Bill #32: Bond refunding ordinance (Series 2022) to refinance debt
• Introduced Bill #33: Request for $250,000 Act 152 funds for McKeesport Rising project

City Council

McKeesport City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include awarding a $174,600 contract for the McKeesport Rising Demolition Project Phase 6, expanding the Zoning Hearing Board from 3 to 5 members, and updating fees for mechanical devices. The council will also amend pension plans and adopt updated financial management policies.

• Public hearing and ordinance to amend Section 331, governing mechanical devices and establishing fees
• Resolution awarding demolition Phase 6 bid to Betters Company, Inc. for $174,600
• Ordinance increasing Zoning Hearing Board membership from 3 to 5 residents
• Resolution appointing members to the Zoning Hearing Board of Adjustments
• Ordinances amending city employee pension plans and adopting financial management policies

The council unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including a $174,600 contract for the McKeesport Rising Demolition Project Phase 6, an increase in the Zoning Hearing Board from 3 to 5 members, and several ordinances related to mechanical devices, pensions, and financial policies. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved $174,600 demolition contract for Phase 6 (7-0)
• Approved Fair Housing Month proclamation (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Hearing Board expansion from 3 to 5 members (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Zoning Hearing Board (7-0)
• Approved mechanical devices ordinance update (7-0)
• Approved pension plan amendments for transfer participants (7-0)
• Approved Combined Pension Plan amendment (7-0)
• Approved updated financial management policies (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances, including updates to mechanical device fees and city pension plan provisions. The agenda also includes a bid award for the McKeesport Rising demolition project.

• Awarding $174,600.00 contract to Betters Company, Inc. for McKeesport Rising Demolition Project Phase 6
• Increasing Zoning Hearing Board membership from three to five residents
• Amending Section 331 regarding mechanical device operations and fees
• Updating comprehensive financial management policies and procedures
• Proclaiming April 2022 as Fair Housing Month

The council introduced several bills, including a resolution to award the McKeesport Rising Demolition Project Phase 6 bid to Betters Company, Inc. for up to $174,600. The mayor discussed the demolition plan, noting it covers about 30 houses, mostly in the 7th Ward, at an average cost of $5,800 per house. Other bills introduced included a fair housing proclamation, zoning hearing board changes, a mechanical devices fee ordinance, pension amendments, and financial policy adoption. No final votes were taken during the workshop session.

• Introduced Bill #19: Award demolition Phase 6 to Betters Company, Inc. (up to $174,600)
• Introduced Bill #18: Proclaim April 2022 as Fair Housing Month
• Introduced Bill #22: Increase Zoning Hearing Board membership from 3 to 5
• Introduced Bill #20: Reappoint members to Zoning Hearing Board
• Introduced Bill #21: Amend mechanical devices ordinance, set $200/year license fee
• Introduced Bill #23: Amend pension plan for transfer participants
• Introduced Bill #24: Amend Combined Pension Plan
• Introduced Bill #25: Adopt updated financial management policies

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding infrastructure, including paving and demolition bids. The agenda also includes appointments to local commissions and changes to parking enforcement hours.

• Paving contract for McKeesport Rising Phase III to El Grande Industries, Inc. up to $1,082,636.10
• Demolition contracts for McKeesport Rising Phases 4 and 5 with Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC
• Reverse subdivision request for 1415 Patterson Avenue
• Ordinance to change parking enforcement days and hours
• Contract with Kraken Chemicals for weed and vegetation control

The council approved all 12 resolutions and one ordinance on the agenda, including awarding the McKeesport Rising Paving Project Phase III to El Grande Industries for $1,082,636.10 and two demolition contracts to Minniefield Demolition Services totaling $510,100. It also approved a weed control contract, a grant application contract, a reverse subdivision request, a parking enforcement hours change, and appointments to the Recreation Commission and Housing Authority. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions: Councilman Soles abstained on the Recreation Commission appointments, and Councilman Barry abstained on the Gregory & Martin agreement due to his employment with LaRosa Youth Foundation.

• Approved $1,082,636.10 paving contract with El Grande Industries (6-0)
• Approved $124,000 demolition contract with Minniefield Demolition Services (6-0)
• Approved $386,100 demolition contract with Minniefield Demolition Services (6-0)
• Approved weed & vegetation control contract with Kraken Chemicals (6-0)
• Approved grant application contract with DTI Development (6-0)
• Approved reverse subdivision for 1415 Patterson Avenue (6-0)
• Approved parking enforcement hours change (6-0)
• Approved Recreation Commission appointments (5-0, Soles abstained)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding municipal contracts, including weed control and grant applications. The agenda also includes decisions on property subdivision requests and appointments to local commissions.

• Awarding $1,082,636.10 paving contract to El Grande Industries, Inc.
• Awarding $386,100.00 demolition contract for Phase 4 to Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC
• Awarding $124,000.00 demolition contract for Phase 5 to Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC
• Reverse subdivision request for 1415 Patterson Avenue
• Ordinance to change parking enforcement days and hours

The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting to review proposed bills, including contracts for weed control, grant applications, recreation commission appointments, a reverse subdivision, paving and demolition projects, parking enforcement changes, a grant application, HVAC work, housing authority appointments, and another demolition contract. No formal votes were taken during this workshop session; the bills were introduced for future action.

• Introduced Bill #7: weed & vegetation control contract with Kraken Chemicals for one year
• Introduced Bill #8: grant application contract with DTI Development for one year
• Introduced Bill #9: appointments to McKeesport Recreation Commission
• Introduced Bill #10: reverse subdivision request at 1415 Patterson Avenue
• Introduced Bill #11: paving contract with El Grande Industries for $1,082,636.10
• Introduced Bill #12: demolition contract with Minniefield Demolition for $124,000 (Phase 5)
• Introduced Bill #13: parking enforcement hours change to 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Introduced Bill #14: grant application for $1 million for parking garage and bike trail

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to vote on four new items, including declaring specific properties as blighted and approving a reverse subdivision. The agenda also includes amendments to the 2019 CDBG program and updates to the codified ordinances. These decisions follow a public hearing held on January 26, 2022.

• Bill #3: Resolution approving a reverse subdivision request from Frank Ruccio to combine parcels 463-K-134 and part of 463-K-123 in an R-1 zoning district
• Bill #4: Resolution declaring certain properties to be blighted and public nuisances pursuant to Ordinance #2253, Series 1962, Section 5
• Bill #5: Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2019 CDBG Program
• Bill #6: Ordinance approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances into the codified ordinances of McKeesport, Pennsylvania

The McKeesport City Council approved four resolutions and one ordinance, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. These actions included a reverse subdivision request, declaring certain properties blighted, amending the 2019 CDBG program, and approving a codified ordinances update. The mayor also announced the hiring of three police officers funded by American Rescue Plan money.

• Approved reverse subdivision request to combine parcels 463-K-134 and part of 463-K-123 (7-0)
• Declared certain properties blighted as public nuisances (7-0)
• Amended FY2019 CDBG program (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved codified ordinances update (7-0)

City Council

McKeesport City Council will vote on four new bills, including declaring specific properties as blighted and approving a reverse subdivision. The meeting also includes procedural items like roll call and the mayor's report. One bill amends the fiscal year 2019 CDBG program, while another organizes the city's codified ordinances.

• Bill #3: Resolution approving a reverse subdivision request from Frank Ruccio to combine parcels 463-K-134 and part of 463-K-123 in an R-1 zoning district
• Bill #4: Resolution declaring certain properties to be blighted and public nuisances pursuant to Ordinance #2253, Series 1962, Section 5
• Bill #5: Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2019 CDBG Program
• Bill #6: Ordinance approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances into the codified ordinances of McKeesport

The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting where they introduced four bills: a reverse subdivision request, a blight declaration for VPRC properties, an amendment to the 2019 CDBG program, and a code update ordinance. No votes were taken; these were introductions only. Council members also provided reports, including information on the LIHEAP emergency heating program.

• Introduced Bill #3: Reverse subdivision request to combine parcels 463-K-134 and part of 463-K-123 (no vote)
• Introduced Bill #4: Declaring certain properties blighted as public nuisances (no vote)
• Introduced Bill #5: Amending FY2019 CDBG program to reallocate funds (no vote)
• Introduced Bill #6: Approving codification of ordinances (no vote)

City Council

The January 3, 2022, meeting includes the election of the Council President and Vice President. The Council will also consider a resolution to appoint Annette James as City Clerk for a two-year term.

• Election of Council President
• Election of Council Vice President
• Resolution appointing Annette James as City Clerk
• Establishing the 2022 and January 2023 meeting schedule

Council held its annual reorganization, electing Richard Dellapenna as President and LuEthel Nesbit as Vice President. It approved minutes from December 4, 2021, and passed two resolutions: reappointing Annette James as City Clerk for a two-year term and setting the 2022 meeting schedule. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Richard Dellapenna as Council President (4-0, Dellapenna abstained)
• Elected LuEthel Nesbit as Council Vice President (4-0, Nesbit abstained)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-037 appointing Annette James as City Clerk for two years (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-038 establishing 2022 meeting schedule (5-0)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council is holding its regular meeting to elect a council president and vice president, approve minutes, and consider two resolutions: appointing Annette James as city clerk for a two-year term and setting the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy items or public hearings listed.

• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Resolution appointing Annette James as City Clerk for a two-year term
• Resolution establishing regular meeting dates for 2022 and January 2023
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2019 meeting

The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting on January 3, 2022, where two proposed bills were introduced but no formal votes were taken. Bill #1 would appoint Annette James as City Clerk for a two-year term, and Bill #2 would establish regular meeting dates for 2022 and January 2023. No decisions were made during this session.

• Introduced Bill #1 to appoint Annette James as City Clerk for two-year term (no vote)
• Introduced Bill #2 to establish regular meetings for 2022 and January 2023 (no vote)