Millvale public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider adopting the 2026 budget and levying real estate taxes. The meeting includes a proposal to file an emergency petition to fund unfunded debt up to $2,000,000.00.

• Emergency petition to fund unfunded debt not to exceed $2,000,000.00
• Resolution No. 3007: Adopting the 2026 budget
• Ordinance No. 2844: Real estate taxes at 14.5 mils for general purposes and 0.5 mils for fire fund
• Bid from Palmieri Construction for CDBG Year 51 ADA Ramps for $13,500
• Resolution No. 3009: Eliminating contributions to the police retirement fund for FY 2026

The Millvale Borough Council adopted the 2026 budget and set real‑estate tax rates of 14.5 mils for general purposes and 0.5 mils for a fire fund. It also approved an emergency petition to fund up to $2,000,000 of unfunded debt and accepted a $13,500 bid for ADA ramps. Additional actions included updating fee schedules, police retirement contributions, employee salaries, and senior‑citizen tax‑relief qualifications.

• Approved Resolution No. 3007 adopting the 2026 budget (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2844 levying real‑estate taxes at 14.5 mils general and 0.5 mils fire fund (6-1)
• Approved emergency petition to fund up to $2,000,000 unfunded debt (7-0)
• Accepted Palmieri Construction bid for ADA ramps, $13,500 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3008 amending fee schedule for FY 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3009 setting police retirement fund contributions for FY 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3011 fixing salaries and wages for FY 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2845 amending senior‑citizen tax‑relief qualifications (7-0)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will consider five motions to approve advertising for the 2026 budget, fee schedule, salary resolution, tax levy, and senior citizen tax relief. No ordinances or resolutions are listed for action. The meeting includes standard roll calls, public comment, and committee reports.

• Motion to approve advertising the 2026 Budget and Fee Schedule.
• Motion to approve advertising the 2026 Salary Resolution.
• Motion to approve advertising the 2026 Tax Levy.
• Motion to approve advertising and display of Senior Citizen Tax Relief.

The Millvale Borough Council unanimously approved advertising the 2025 Budget and Fee Schedule, the 2026 Salary Resolution, the Tax Levy, and senior citizen tax relief. Each motion passed with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved advertising the Budget and Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved advertising the 2026 Salary Resolution (5-0)
• Approved advertising the Tax Levy (5-0)
• Approved advertising and display of Senior Citizen tax relief (5-0)
• Adjourned the Special Meeting (5-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several motions, including setting regular meeting dates and locations, approving the November 2025 finance report and transactions totaling $191,874.65, and confirming the borough's official calendar. A key item is the approval of a Letter of Support for Q Development's grant application to the DCED Mixed Use Revitalization Program, expected to be awarded in January 2026.

• Approve November 2025 financial transactions totaling $191,874.65
• Set Council workshop meetings for the first Tuesday of each month (except Jan 6 2026 and Nov 3 2026)
• Set regular Council meetings for the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm
• Designate Borough Council and Planning Commission meetings to be held at 501 Lincoln Avenue or 416 Lincoln Avenue
• Approve Letter of Support for Q Development's DCED Mixed Use Revitalization grant application

The council set new regular dates for council workshops, council meetings and the Planning Commission, and designated the borough offices at 501 and 416 Lincoln Avenue for those meetings. It confirmed the borough calendar, approved the November 2025 finance report and $191,874.65 of financial transactions, and adopted a letter of support for Q Development’s DCED Mixed‑Use Revitalization grant. The council also authorized advertising for special budget workshops on Dec. 16 and Dec. 30, 2025.

• Approved Council workshop meeting dates (first Tuesday each month, with exceptions) (7‑0)
• Approved Council meeting dates (second Tuesday each month, with exceptions) (7‑0)
• Approved Planning Commission meeting dates (third Tuesday each month, with exception) (7‑0)
• Designated Borough Council and Planning Commission meetings to be held at 501 or 416 Lincoln Avenue (7‑0)
• Confirmed the borough’s official calendar, holiday closures and events (7‑0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Q Development’s DCED Mixed‑Use Revitalization grant (7‑0)
• Approved November 2025 finance report (7‑0)
• Approved November 2025 financial transactions totaling $191,874.65 (7‑0)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council workshop will hear reports on engineering, code updates, fee schedules, public works, police, and agency activities. It will also discuss a letter of support requested by Shaler Township Manager Judith Kording on behalf of Q Development for a grant to the DCED Mixed Use Revitalization Program, expected to be awarded in January 2026. Additional agenda items include upcoming community events and board appointments.

• Engineer report by Gateway
• Code updates report by Phil Mangis
• Fee schedule report
• Letter of support request for Q Development's DCED Mixed Use Revitalization Program grant
• Zoning Hearing Board appointments for board alternates

The Borough Council directed Gateway Engineers to prepare a CDBG YR 52 grant application for replacement of nine ADA ramps. The Council also authorized Gateway to proceed with bidding four ADA ramps as a base bid and five additional ramps as an alternate for the CDBG YR 51 project on North Avenue and Bauerlein Street.

• Directed Gateway Engineers to prepare CDBG YR 52 grant application for nine ADA ramps (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Gateway Engineers to bid four ADA ramps as base bid and five ramps as an alternate for CDBG YR 51 project (no vote recorded)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will vote on a request for a $536,825 Local Share Assessment Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to fund the Logan Street Project. The council will also consider a $50,060 CDBG application for ADA‑compliant sidewalks, a cable franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC, and a resolution establishing reasonable attorney’s costs for delinquent real‑estate tax collections. Two ordinances will be reviewed that amend the borough code on streets, sidewalks, and driveway definitions. The meeting includes review of a professional services contract for Hoffman Boarding Kennels and a contract with Keystone Collections for real‑estate tax collection services.

• Resolution R3004: request for $536,825 Local Share Assessment Grant for Logan Street Project
• Resolution R3005: request for $50,060 CDBG funds for ADA‑compliant sidewalks
• Resolution R3006: authorize execution of a cable franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC
• Resolution R3007: establish reasonable attorney’s costs for delinquent real‑estate tax collections
• Ordinance 2842: amend borough code sections on streets, sidewalks, curb cuts, and street vacation standards

The Millvale Borough Council appointed Joe Kypta as Interim Borough Manager and adopted several resolutions, including requests for a $536.825.00 Local Share Assessment Grant and a $50,060.00 CDBG application for ADA‑compliant sidewalks. It also authorized a cable franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC and set attorney cost rules for delinquent tax collection. Ordinances 2842 and 2843 were adopted, revising the borough’s street, sidewalk, and driveway codes, and the October 2025 finance report and $465,473.20 of transactions were approved.

• Appointed Joe Kypta as Interim Borough Manager (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3004 requesting $536.825.00 grant for Logan Street Project (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3005 authorizing $50,060.00 CDBG application for ADA sidewalks (4-0)
• Authorized execution of Cable Franchise Agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC (4-0)
• Established reasonable attorney’s costs for delinquent real estate tax (Resolution 3007) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2842 amending street and sidewalk code (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2843 amending driveway definition in code (4-0)
• Approved October 2025 finance report and $465,473.20 transactions (4-0)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will consider two grant applications, including a $536,825 request for Logan Street improvements and a $50,060 request for ADA ramps and sidewalks. The council will also review proposed changes to Chapter 269 Streets and Sidewalks (Ord 2842) and the Borough Zoning Code (Ord 2843). Additional items include a Verizon franchise agreement and public comment on GAP Park usage.

• Concurring Resolution: Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant request of $536,825 for Logan Street Improvements
• Concurring Resolution: CDBG Year 52 Funds request of $50,060 for ADA ramps and sidewalks
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 269 Streets and Sidewalks (Ord 2842)
• Proposed amendment to the Borough Zoning Code (Ord 2843)
• Verizon franchise agreement and resolution

The council met on November 3, 2025 to discuss grant applications, fee changes, and community events. No motions were voted on or resolutions adopted during the session. Items such as the Verizon franchise agreement and the appointment of an interim borough manager were presented but no outcomes were recorded.

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will consider amending local ordinances regarding streets and sidewalks, approve September financial reports, and authorize holiday expenses and free parking meter usage.

• Ordinance No. 2842: Amends Chapter 269 (Streets and Sidewalks) to renumber sections and add definitions.
• Ordinance No. 2843: Amends Chapter 312 to remove a driveway definition.
• September 2025 Finance Report: Includes $258,610.07 in Real Estate Tax and $43,938.69 in Wage Tax.
• Holiday Expenses: Authorization for lights, trees, banners, and Senior/Employee lunches.
• Free Meter Use: Free parking meters from November 26, 2025, to January 2, 2026.

The council approved several holiday‑related expenditures, including up to $1,000 for decorations, street‑detour support for the Light Up The Night event, and free parking‑meter use for the holiday season. It also granted MCDC permission to use GAP Park on October 31 for a Halloween youth event and adopted Resolution 3002 to dispose of the 827 Long Street property. Ordinances affecting street numbering, curb cuts, and driveway definitions were tabled until the November meeting. Financial motions approved the September 2025 transactions totaling $194,688.34.

• Approved GAP Park usage for Halloween youth event (7-0)
• Approved up to $1,000 for holiday decorations and items (7-0)
• Approved Light Up The Night street detours and in‑kind expenses (7-0)
• Approved free parking‑meter use for holiday season (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 3002 for disposition of 827 Long Street property (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2842 (street & sidewalks) until November (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2843 (driveway definition removal) until November (7-0)
• Approved September 2025 financial transactions of $194,688.34 (7-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss proposed changes to the Zoning Code, the Tree Committee ordinance, and the Streets and Sidewalks ordinance. The body will also review a vacant property proposal for 827 Long Street and holiday event logistics.

• Proposed changes to Chapter 269 Streets and Sidewalks (Ord 2842)
• Proposed changes to Borough Zoning Code (Ord 2843)
• Proposed changes to Ordinance 2995 Tree Committee (Public Hearing 10/14/25)
• Review of Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program proposal for 827 Long Street
• Allegheny County Demolition Program Application 2025 (Deadline 10/31/2025)

The Millvale Borough Council workshop on Oct 7, 2025 discussed updates on EMSA ambulances, an internet service proposal, a fire grant, and school district realignment, as well as numerous upcoming events and grant applications. No votes, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded during the meeting. The council adjourned the public session at 7:30 pm.

Borough Council

The council voted unanimously to approve a grant request to the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County for Logan Street improvements totaling $499,502. It also approved street closures for Millvale Days, waived pavilion fees for a school event, and granted a conditional use for a daycare facility with specific conditions. The monthly finance report and $344,161.31 of August transactions were approved, and the meeting minutes were amended. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $499,502 grant request for Logan Street improvements (7-0)
• Approved Butler Street closure for Millvale Days (7-0)
• Approved waived pavilion fees for Shaler Area Elementary School for Titan Trail Days 2026 (7-0)
• Approved conditional use of daycare facility at 401 Grant Avenue with conditions (7-0)
• Approved monthly finance report for August 2025 (7-0)
• Approved August 2025 financial transactions totaling $344,161.31 (7-0)
• Approved amendment of July workshop and council meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstain)
• Adjourned the September meeting (7-0)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss borough reports, public works updates, and new business items. The most consequential item is a concurring resolution for a $499,502 grant application to the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County for Logan Street improvements. Other discussions include street closures for Millvale Days and fee waivers for Pavilion usage.

• $499,502 grant request for Logan Street improvements from Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County
• Street closure request for Butler Street (Evergreen to Lincoln Avenue) for Millvale Days (9/12–9/13/2025)
• Request to reduce Butler Street closure costs for Millvale Days
• Waived fees for Shaler Area Elementary School Pavilion usage (May 11–13, 2026) for Titan Trail Days
• Pricing change updates for Meter Feeder

The council discussed a grant request for Logan Street improvements, a street‑closure request for Butler Street, and several community events. It decided to leave the Butler Street closure cost at $530, rejecting the request to reduce it to $400. No other decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Leave Butler Street closure cost at $530 (no reduction)

Borough Council

Borough Council will vote on rezoning a residential property to commercial and updating the Board of Appeals code. The meeting includes a review of July 2025 financial transactions and several engineering project authorizations.

• Ordinance 2840: Rezoning 127 Howard Street from R2 Residential to C Commercial
• Ordinance 2841: Revisions to Board of Appeals code per PA Uniformed Construction Code
• Approval of July 2025 financial transactions totaling $220,155.12
• Bid and work authorization for Gateway Engineers for North Avenue at Evergreen Avenue
• Street closure application for Butler Street from Evergreen Avenue to 400 Lincoln Avenue

The council approved Ordinance 2840, converting 127 Howard Street to a Commercial district (5-1). It also approved Ordinance 2841 updating the Board of Appeals rules (6-0). Additional actions included work authorization for North Avenue, several letters of support, grant commitments, and the July 2025 finance report, all passing unanimously.

• Approved zoning change for 127 Howard St to Commercial (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2841 Board of Appeals amendment (6-0)
• Approved work authorization for North Ave at Evergreen Ave (6-0)
• Approved $547.00 conference funds for Phil Mangis (6-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for MCDC to DCED (6-0)
• Approved Sub Award Letter for Active Transportation Grant (6-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Q Development to DCED (6-0)
• Approved July 2025 finance report (6-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a workshop to review reports from the engineer, code officer, and police. The body is discussing zoning changes and construction code amendments.

• Ordinance No. 2840: 127 Howard Zoning Change
• Ordinance No. 2841: Amend Construction Codes
• Bid recommendation and work authorization for North @ Evergreen
• 2025 PAFPM Conference cost of $547.00
• Sub Award Letter of Commitment for Active Transportation Plan grant

The Millvale Borough Council workshop on August 5, 2025 discussed several items—including zoning changes, grant applications, public works updates, and upcoming events—but recorded no votes, approvals, or denials. No resolutions or ordinances were adopted during the meeting.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review financial transactions from June 2025 and vote on several service contracts. The meeting includes a workshop to discuss a right-of-way request for 141 Evergreen Avenue.

• PC Doctor server replacement quote of $13,354.00
• Civic Plus website hosting quote of $3,014.48 for one year
• Right of Way request for 141 Evergreen Avenue
• Approval of June 2025 financial transactions totaling $290,433.87
• Request for Friends of the Riverfront to install a bicycle fix-it station and pump at Riverfront Park

The Millvale Borough Council approved several items, including a $290,433.87 set of financial transactions for June 2025. It also approved a public‑health pop‑up, a bike repair station, a website hosting contract, and a server replacement. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved GAP Park overdose‑prevention pop‑up (6-0)
• Approved Riverfront Park bicycle fix‑it station and pump (6-0)
• Approved Civic Plus website hosting/design quote $3,014.48 and RFP advertisement (6-0)
• Approved PC Doctor server replacement quote $13,354.00 (6-0)
• Approved June 2025 monthly finance report (6-0)
• Approved June 2025 financial transactions totaling $290,433.87 (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:48 pm (6-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a workshop to review reports from borough departments and discuss several new business requests. The body is reviewing quotes for IT infrastructure and public space usage.

• Civic Plus website hosting/design quote: $3,014.48 initial term and $4,262.50 annual recurring services
• PC Doctor server replacement cost increase to $13,354.00
• Request for ACHD overdose prevention pop-up at McCarthy Park sidewalk on Sept. 11
• Request for Sierra Club use of Pavilion at a discounted rate on Sept. 6
• Friends of the Riverfront request for bicycle fix-it station and pump installation

The council decided that the ACHD overdose‑prevention pop‑up scheduled for September 11 at McCarthy Park would be relocated to GAPP Park. It also declined the Sierra Club’s request to use the pavilion at a discounted rate for its September 6 event. No other substantive actions were approved or denied during the workshop meeting.

• Moved ACHD overdose‑prevention pop‑up to GAPP Park
• Denied Sierra Club discounted pavilion request

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to approve May 2025 financial reports and various operational motions. The body will consider street closures, rental fee discounts, and a contract for road salt.

• Approval of May 2025 financial transactions totaling $358,721.45
• Street vacation at 141 Evergreen Avenue
• Butler Street closure from 7/10 to 7/13/2025 for Mr. Smalls
• Salt Option Year 25-26 Contract with NHCOG and Morton Salt
• Internet service switch from Comcast to Verizon

The borough council voted to switch internet and phone service from Comcast to Verizon. It also approved discounted rental fees for the Riverfront Pavilion and the Community Center, a street closure on Butler Street, and a GAP Park rental. The council directed the tax collector to resume March 1, 2026 tax bill mailings and approved a 4.5% increase in the Salt Option contract. Financial transactions for May 2025 totaling $358,721.45 were also approved.

• Approved internet switch from Comcast to Verizon (6-0)
• Approved discounted $100 rental fee for Riverfront Pavilion on 9/5/2025 (6-0)
• Approved discounted $100 rental fee for Community Center on 12/12/2025 (6-0)
• Approved Butler Street closure 7/10-7/13/2025 for Mr. Smalls (5-1)
• Approved GAP Park non‑profit rental on 7/26/2025 to MCDC (6-0)
• Approved Salt Option Year 25‑26 contract with NHCOG and Morton Salt, 4.5% increase (6-0)
• Directed Tax Collector to resume tax bill mailings for March 1, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved financial transactions for May 2025 totaling $358,721.45 (6-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to receive departmental reports and discuss new business. The body will review requests for park and pavilion usage, a street closure, and a salt contract for 2025-2026.

• Salt Contract for 2025-2026 with NHCOG
• Proposed curb cut at 141 Evergreen Avenue
• Street Closure/Block Party Permit request for 7/10/2025 – 7/13/2025
• Pavilion usage request for Animal Friends Pet Vaccine Clinic on 9/5/2025
• Non-Profit GAPP Park Usage request for MCDC on 7/26/2025

The council held a workshop meeting on June 3, 2025, where various topics were discussed, including animal‑friend pavilion usage, tax‑bill mailing date revision, a curb cut at 141 Evergreen Avenue, a street‑closure permit request, and several grant updates. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabled actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Borough Council

Millvale Borough Council will hold a regular meeting including a workshop. They will consider approving the April 2025 finance report and transactions totaling $35,325.61, a resolution setting the 2025 fee schedule, and several motions including street closures for a music festival and acquisition of property by TCLB.

• Motion to approve street closure of Butler Street between Lincoln Ave. and Evergreen Ave. for Mr. Smalls music fest from May 15–19
• Motion to approve TCLB acquisition of 165-P-39 (1137 Evergreen Ave.)
• Motion to approve purchase of plaque for St. Nicholas church 125th anniversary
• Resolution R3002 setting the 2025 fee schedule
• Motion to approve road crew attending NHCOG equipment and vendor show on June 5

The Millvale Borough Council approved Resolution No. 3002 setting the 2025 fee schedule. It also approved two street closures on Butler Street and Sedgwick Street for the Millvale Music Festival. Additional approvals included a property acquisition, a commemorative plaque purchase, and the April 2025 financial transactions.

• Approved minutes of April meetings (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Butler Street closure (Lincoln Ave. to Evergreen Ave) for music festival (7-0)
• Approved Butler Street (Grant Ave. to Farragut St.) and Sedgwick Street (Grant Ave. to Lincoln Ave.) closures for music festival (7-0)
• Approved TCLB acquisition of 165-P-39 1137 Evergreen Ave (7-0)
• Approved purchase of plaque for St. Nicholas Church 125‑year anniversary (7-0)
• Approved road crew attendance at NHCOG equipment and vendor show June 5 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3002 setting fee schedule for 2025 (7-0)
• Approved April 2025 financial transactions totaling $35,325.61 (7-0)

Borough Council

This workshop meeting will cover Resolution #3002 for the 2025 fee schedule, a parking analysis at 1108 North Avenue, several block party/street closure requests, a Meter Feeder Parking Agreement, and bridge inspections on Lincoln Avenue and Sheridan Street. Also on the agenda are updates on the Testa property, a financial analysis contract, and Windows 11 upgrades.

• Resolution #3002 – Fee schedule 2025
• Parking analysis at 1108 North Avenue
• Block party/street closure at 400 Lincoln (5/15-5/20) for Mr. Smalls
• Block party/street closure at Butler/Sedgwick Streets all day 5/17
• Bridge inspections on Lincoln Ave and Sheridan Street

The council discussed multiple items but formally decided to postpone the Meter Feeder Agreement discussion to the June workshop. No other proposals were approved, denied, or resolved during this meeting.

• Meter Feeder Agreement discussion tabled for June workshop

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2025, with workshop discussions on construction codes, ADA ramps on Fremont Street, and IT system reviews. During the regular session, the council will vote on motions including $6,136 for ADA improvements on Fremont Street, appointing Code.sys as third-party inspection consultant, spending $11,841 for server replacements and $300 for Windows 11 upgrades, and accepting the resignation of Employee #43 as Borough Manager effective April 11, 2025. The council will also approve March 2025 financial transactions totaling $121,533.88.

• Motion to approve ADA improvements/reconstruction on Fremont St. for $6,136.00
• Motion to approve Code.sys as third-party inspection consultant
• Motion to approve PC Doctor for server replacements ($11,841.00) and Windows 11 upgrades ($300.00)
• Motion to accept resignation of Employee #43 as Borough Manager effective April 11, 2025, authorizing a separation agreement
• Approval of March 2025 financial transactions totaling $121,533.88

The council accepted the resignation of the Borough Manager effective April 11, 2025 and authorized a separation agreement. It also approved a $54,303.63 transfer from the Investment Fund to the Liquid Fuels Fund. Additional approvals included a third‑party inspection consultant, server and Windows 11 upgrades, and the March 2025 finance reports. The proposed ADA improvements on Fremont Street were tabled.

• ADA improvements on Fremont St. $6,136 tabled
• Code.sys third‑party inspection consultant approved (7‑0)
• PC Doctors server replacement $11,841 approved (7‑0)
• PC Doctors Windows 11 upgrade $300 approved (7‑0)
• Borough Manager resignation accepted, separation agreement authorized (7‑0)
• Transfer $54,303.63 from Investment Fund to Liquid Fuels Fund approved (7‑0)
• Monthly finance report for March 2025 approved (7‑0)
• Financial transactions for March 2025 totaling $121,533.88 approved (7‑0)

Borough Council

This workshop meeting includes updates from borough departments and new business items. Council will discuss a rental extension for ALS with a fee increase, a PA-UCC proposal, and installation of a POGOH bike share and EV charging station. Old business includes updates on the TESTA property agreement and ADA ramp projects. No final votes are expected during this workshop.

• ALS rental extension from June 2025 to June 2026 with increase to $23.00 per square foot
• PA-UCC proposal for Code.sys system
• POGOH bike share station and DLC EV charging station
• Additional ADA ramp and inlet repair
• Agreement update with property owner – TESTA property

The council discussed many topics but the only formal action taken was informing Etna and Reserve Township that Millvale will not participate in the police regionalization study. No votes or other approvals were recorded during this workshop meeting.

• Denied participation in police regionalization study (no vote recorded)

Borough Council

Millvale Borough Council will consider three ordinance amendments: revising snow removal rules, restructuring rental property regulations and establishing short-term rental standards, and updating the emergency ambulance service fee. The council will also vote on multiple motions including a financial services agreement and street closures for events.

• Amend Borough Code to establish Article VII Short-term Rentals with standards and criteria (Ordinance O2838)
• Amend snow removal requirements under Chapter 269-13 (Ordinance O2837)
• Amend ambulance service fee ordinance 2818 of 2023 (Ordinance O2839)
• Motion to enter financial services agreement with Allegheny League of Municipalities at $120/hour up to $2,000
• Motion to approve $154,576.05 in February 2025 financial transactions

The Millvale Borough Council adopted four ordinances and one resolution, including a new short-term rental ordinance (No. 2838) that removes and renumbers rental property sections and establishes standards for short-term rentals. They also approved a financial services agreement with the Allegheny League of Municipalities, a five-year MOU with WPEC, street closures for a bike rally and Pride Millvale, and a property disposition resolution. All motions passed 7-0.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2838 establishing short-term rental standards (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2837 revising snow and ice removal code (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2839 authorizing ambulance service fee (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 3001 for property disposition via VPRP (7-0)
• Approved financial services agreement with Allegheny League of Municipalities (7-0)
• Approved MOU with WPEC for five-year term (7-0)
• Approved street closure for Bike Rally June 7 (7-0)
• Approved street closure for Pride Millvale June 14 (7-0)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a comprehensive plan update, a property disposition for a county VPRP parcel (79-A-6) near Johnson Street, and a request to close Butler Street from Mr. Smalls. The agenda also includes reports from borough departments and committees, and updates on a property agreement with TESTA and a financial analysis contract.

• Comprehensive Plan Update
• County VPRP Disposition 79-A-6 (no assigned address, near Johnson)
• Mr. Smalls updated request to close Butler Street
• Agreement with property owner – TESTA property update
• Financial Analysis contract update

The Millvale Borough Council held a workshop meeting with no public comments and no formal votes. Discussions covered the WPEC memorandum of understanding, NHCO road cleanups, comprehensive plan updates, and a county property disposition. The police chief reported that Officer Rosetti was sworn in and Officer Soloman was promoted to full-time. No substantive decisions were made; all items were discussion-only.

• Officer Rosetti sworn in as Millvale Police Officer
• Officer Soloman sworn in as full-time officer from part-time
• Discussed WPEC memorandum of understanding
• Discussed NHCO road cleanups
• Discussed comprehensive plan updates (DCEA funding 100%)
• Discussed County VPRP Disposition 79-A-006 near Johnson Street
• Discussed MRM delegates for April 4th meeting
• Discussed short-term rental ordinance updates

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will hold a special workshop meeting to vote on hiring two full-time police officers from the approved Civil Service Certified List. The agenda includes motions to hire Christopher Rossetti and Jacob Solomon, both subject to the current collective bargaining agreement.

• Motion to hire Christopher Rossetti as a Millvale Police Officer, subject to civil service requirements and collective bargaining agreement
• Motion to hire Jacob Solomon as a Millvale Police Officer, subject to civil service requirements and collective bargaining agreement

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will consider several motions and ordinances at its Feb 11 regular meeting, including advertising amended ordinances for snow and ice removal, short-term rentals, and an ambulance service fee. The council will also vote on an agreement for a Natural Resources Conservation Service grant, disposition of a property through the Tri-Cog LandBank, and a $25,000 PennDOT Walk Works grant. Additionally, the council is set to approve January financial transactions totaling $182,871.96 and ratify the Millvale Volunteer Fire Department elections appointing Jim Tunstall Jr. as Fire Chief.

• Motion to advertise amended Snow and Ice Removal Ordinance (ORD 3001), Short-Term Rental Ordinance (ORD 3002), and Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance (ORD 3003)
• Resolution for a $25,000 PennDOT Walk Works grant with no match requirement
• Motion for disposition of property 1655-P-37 through the Tri-Cog LandBank
• Motion to approve curb cut at 229 Sample Street per owner request
• Motion to engage Gateway Engineers for design stage of North Avenue Entrance

The Millvale Borough Council held its regular meeting on February 11, 2025, and approved a series of motions, including entering into agreements for an NRCS grant, advertising amended ordinances, and engaging Gateway Engineers for the North Avenue Entrance design. A motion to approve a curb cut at 229 Sample Street failed due to lack of a motion. All other motions carried 6-0.

• Approved Operation and Maintenance Plan for NRCS Grant 79-G-188 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with property owner of 79-G-188 for reimbursement and maintenance (6-0)
• Approved disposition of property 165-P-37 through Tri-Cog LandBank (6-0)
• Approved advertising RFP for Borough Building Inspector (6-0)
• Approved advertising Social Worker job position (6-0)
• Approved advertising amended ordinances for Snow and Ice Removal (ORD 3001), Short-Term Rental (ORD 3002), and Ambulance Service Fee (ORD 3003) (6-0)
• Approved Earth Day Dumpster Donation up to $350 and overtime for PW employees (6-0)
• Curb cut at 229 Sample Street denied (no motion taken)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting with department reports and new business. Key items include a presentation on lead line replacement, updates on snow removal and short-term rental ordinances, and a proposal to transfer property at 1133 Evergreen to the Tri-Cog Landbank. The council will also discuss joining the Allegheny River Development Corporation and a curb cut request at 229 Sample.

• PGH20 Lead Line Replacement Presentation
• Disposition of property at 1133 Evergreen to Tri-Cog Landbank
• Snow and Ice Removal Ordinance update
• Ross West View EMS Ordinance Update
• Curb cut request at 229 Sample

The Millvale Borough Council workshop meeting on February 4, 2025, was informational only, with no formal votes or decisions. Pittsburgh Water presented plans for a no-cost lead line replacement program, and council discussed various topics including EMS ordinance updates, curb cut requests, and property dispositions.

• No formal votes or decisions were made during the workshop meeting
• Discussed PWSA 2025 Lead Line Replacement program (no action)
• Discussed Ross/West View EMS ordinance amendment (no action)
• Discussed curb cut request at 229 Sample Street (no action)
• Discussed disposition of Borough records for 2019 and prior (no action)
• Discussed Allegheny River Development Corporation (River Locks) (no action)
• Discussed 1133 Evergreen demolition and property disposition to Tri-Cog Land Bank (no action)

Borough Council

The council will consider approving the December 2024 finance report showing $324,229.53 in transactions and various tax collections, and vote on motions including not exercising the first right of refusal for property at 118 K 20 and exonerating Tax Collector Scott Davis for uncollected 2024 real estate taxes. They will also act on resolutions to dispose of property 118-R-49 through the Allegheny County VPRP and to appoint numerous members to boards and committees.

• Approval of December 2024 finance report ($324,229.53 in transactions)
• Motion to not act on first right of refusal for 118 K 20
• Resolution to dispose of property 118-R-49 via VPRP (R2983)
• Exoneration of Tax Collector for uncollected 2024 real estate taxes ($153,231.81 face for borough; $17,954.86 face for road fund)
• Approval of bench at Millvale Riverfront Park and use of pavilion for 2025 Pittsburgh Fishing Tournament

The Millvale Borough Council approved 16 resolutions, including the disposition of property 118-R-49 through the Allegheny County VPRP and numerous appointments to boards and committees. They also declined to exercise the right of first refusal for property 118 K 20, approved a bench at Millvale Riverfront Park, and approved the use of the pavilion for the 2025 Pittsburgh Fishing Tournament. The council exonerated Tax Collector Scott Davis for uncollected 2024 real estate taxes totaling $168,555.89 (general) and $19,740.44 (road fund), and approved the December 2024 finance report and transactions.

• Adopted Resolution 2983 for property disposition 118-R-49 via Allegheny County VPRP (6-0)
• Approved 15 resolutions appointing members to various boards and committees (6-0 or 7-0)
• Declined to exercise right of first refusal for property 118 K 20 (6-0)
• Approved placement of a black metal bench with plaque at Millvale Riverfront Park (6-0)
• Approved free use of pavilion for 2025 Pittsburgh Fishing Tournament on August 2 (6-0)
• Exonerated Tax Collector Scott Davis for uncollected 2024 real estate taxes: $153,231.81 face/$168,555.89 total (6-0)
• Exonerated Tax Collector Scott Davis for uncollected 2024 road fund taxes: $17,954.86 face/$19,740.44 total (6-0)
• Approved December 2024 finance report and financial transactions of $324,229.53 (7-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss property-related requests and review appointments for various committees and boards. The session includes reports on infrastructure updates and zoning.

• Review of First Right of Refusal for 118 K 20 (NA Mary St)
• Discussion of VPRP 118 R 49 Freemont
• Review of appointments for boards including Planning Commission, Tree Committee, and Zoning Hearing Board
• Updates on North Avenue Entrance and bridge replacement engineering
• Discussion of a submitted design for a memorial bench at Riverfront Park

The Millvale Borough Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Discussions covered committee appointments for the January 14 meeting, a parking request, right of first refusal on a parcel, and demolition plans for two properties. The council also noted that the third-party building inspector is leaving and an RFP will be issued for a replacement.

• No formal votes or decisions taken at workshop meeting
• Discussed committee appointments for January 14 council meeting
• Discussed parking and street request by Mr. Small
• Discussed right of first refusal on parcel 118-K-0020 (Mary Street)
• Discussed demolition of 1133 Evergreen and 731 Stanton
• Noted Scott Chermack will no longer serve as building inspector; RFP to be issued