Monaca public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will vote on the final General, Water, and Sewer Budgets for 2026. It will also consider Ordinance No. 1001, provisions regarding eating and drinking establishments, and resolutions related to real‑estate and fire taxes. Additional items include contract payments for construction and equipment, and salary authorizations for municipal staff.
- Motion to adopt final General Budget for 2026
- Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1001, provisions regarding eating and drinking establishments
- Motion to approve payment application #4 to Graziani Construction, Inc. for $91,627.31
- Motion to approve quote from Vogelsang for pump at the wastewater treatment plant for $15,840.00
- Motion to approve pay application #11 to Bronder Technical Services for $85,531.90 for the Pennsylvania Avenue Streetscape Project, Phase 1
The council unanimously approved the November meeting minutes and the monthly bills. It adopted the final 2026 General, Water, and Sewer budgets, each with no tax increases. The body also adopted Ordinance No. 1001 on eating and drinking establishments and Resolution No. 19‑25 for a grant to renovate the municipal building. Payment applications for Graziani Construction ($91,627.31) and a pump quote from V ogelsang ($15,840.00) were approved.
- Approved November 12th minutes (unanimous)
- Approved November 18th minutes (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Adopted final General Budget 2026 with no tax increase (unanimous)
- Adopted final Water Budget 2026; water rates up but minimum bill unchanged (unanimous)
- Adopted final Sewer Budget 2026 with no increase (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1001, provisions for eating and drinking establishments (unanimous)
- Approved payment application #4 to Graziani Construction, Inc. for $91,627.31 (unanimous)
Council
The council unanimously authorized the Borough Manager to advertise the proposed 2026 General, Water, and Sewer budgets, noting no tax increase for the general budget but a water rate increase. It also accepted the resignations of two road‑department employees effective Dec 1 and hired Robert Tanner as a full‑time Neighborhood Services officer at $45,000 per year, pending screening. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Authorized Borough Manager to advertise 2026 General Budget (no tax increase) – unanimous
- Authorized Borough Manager to advertise 2026 Water Budget (water rate increase) – unanimous
- Authorized Borough Manager to advertise 2026 Sewer Budget (no rate increase) – unanimous
- Authorized Borough Manager to advertise 2026 meeting notice – unanimous
- Accepted resignation of Andoni Vorrias, full‑time laborer, effective Dec 1 – unanimous
- Accepted resignation of Mason Elmer, full‑time Class III operator, effective Dec 1 – unanimous
- Hired Robert Tanner as full‑time Neighborhood Services officer at $45,000/year, pending physical and drug screening – unanimous
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous
Council
Monaca Borough Council will vote on several contracts, including a sludge contract and a new office access control system. The body will also consider a payment for fire station construction and a Right of Way certification for the 17th Street Roundabout.
- Payment #11 to Declan Construction for the Fire Station in the amount of $435,018.58
- Quote from Cleveland Vicon for a new office access control key system for $29,243.30
- Lowest bid to Joseph J. Brunner, Inc. for Sludge contract 2026-2029
- Authorization to advertise Ordinance No. 1001
- Right of Way Clearance Certification for the 17th Street Roundabout eminent domain proceeding
The Monaca Borough Council approved a $435,018.58 payment to Declan Construction for fire‑station work. It also accepted the lowest bid for the 2026‑2029 sludge contract and approved a $29,243.30 key‑system quote for the borough building. Several resolutions and certifications were adopted, with most votes unanimous and two passing 7‑1.
- Approved October 28, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Accepted Joseph J. Brunner, Inc. bid for 2026‑2029 sludge contract (unanimous)
- Approved $29,243.30 key system quote for Borough building (unanimous)
- Authorized Solicitor to advertise Ordinance No. 1001 (unanimous)
- Approved $435,018.58 payment to Declan Construction for fire station (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No 18‑25 for 900 Pennsylvania Ave building (7‑1, Wilson No)
- Authorized Council president to sign Right‑of‑Way Clearance Certification for 17th St roundabout (7‑1, Wilson No)
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will consider several items, including approving a contract award to Cronin Enterprises LLC for the Monaca Gateway Roundabout waterline replacement re‑bid and approving a $44,354.60 final payment to Youngblood Paving Inc. for the 2024 paving project. The council will adopt three resolutions that authorize the council president and borough manager to sign agreements with PennDOT for roadway lighting, roundabout maintenance, and sidewalk maintenance at the 17th Street Roundabout. The council will also vote to hire Patrick McGuire as the borough health inspector.
- Approve contract award to Cronin Enterprises LLC for Monaca Gateway Roundabout Waterline Replacement Re‑bid
- Approve final payment of $44,354.60 to Youngblood Paving Inc. for 2024 Paving Project
- Adopt Resolution No 15-25 to authorize signing of Roadway Lighting Agreement with PennDOT for 17th Street Roundabout
- Adopt Resolution No 16-25 to authorize signing of Roundabout Maintenance Agreement with PennDOT for 17th Street Roundabout
- Hire Patrick McGuire as the Borough of Monaca Health Inspector
The council approved Cronin Enterprises as the lowest bidder for the roundabout waterline replacement re‑bid (6‑1). It authorized a final payment of $44,354.60 to Youngblood Paving for the 2024 paving project. Three resolutions (Nos. 15‑25, 16‑25, 17‑25) were adopted to let the Council President and Borough Manager sign lighting, maintenance, and sidewalk agreements with PennDOT for the roundabout. The borough also hired Patrick McGuire as its health inspector.
- Approved Cronin Enterprises LLC for waterline replacement re‑bid (6‑1)
- Approved final payment $44,354.60 to Youngblood Paving Inc. (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No 15‑25 authorizing Council President to sign roadway lighting agreement with PennDOT (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No 16‑25 authorizing Council President to sign roundabout maintenance agreement with PennDOT (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No 17‑25 authorizing Council President to sign sidewalk maintenance agreement with PennDOT (unanimous)
- Hired Patrick McGuire as Borough Health Inspector (unanimous)
- Approved regular council meeting minutes of Oct 14 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will consider routine agenda items such as approving prior meeting minutes and monthly bills. It will vote on two pay applications: $70,221.55 to Bronder Technical Services for the Pennsylvania Avenue Streetscape Project and $155,314.55 to Graziani Construction for the 9th Street Storm Separation Project. The council will also appoint Andrew DiNardo as an alternate member of the Zoning Hearing Board, with the term ending December 31, 2025. Additional announcements include seasonal leaf pickup, water‑line flushing, and upcoming community events.
- Approve pay application #10 to Bronder Technical Services – $70,221.55 for Pennsylvania Avenue Streetscape Project
- Approve pay application #3 to Graziani Construction, Inc. – $155,314.55 for 9th Street Storm Separation Project
- Appoint Andrew DiNardo as Alternate to the Zoning Hearing Board (term ends Dec 31, 2025)
- Approve monthly bills for the borough
- Approve Council meeting minutes of September 23, 2025
The Monaca Borough Council approved the meeting minutes from September 23 and October 7, 2025, and authorized the monthly bills. It approved pay application #10 to Bronder Technical Services for $70,221.55 and pay application #3 to Graziani Construction for $155,314.55, both unanimously. The council also appointed Andrew DiNardo as an alternate member of the Zoning Hearing Board, with the term ending Dec. 31, 2025.
- Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
- Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
- Approved monthly bills – unanimous
- Approved pay application #10 to Bronder Technical Services ($70,221.55) – unanimous
- Approved pay application #3 to Graziani Construction, Inc. ($155,314.55) – unanimous
- Appointed Andrew DiNardo as Zoning Hearing Board alternate (term ends Dec. 31, 2025) – unanimous
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will consider several motions, including renewing insurance with Adamson Insurance Agency, adopting resolutions for a bid at 800 Jackson Avenue and a neighborhood assistance program, authorizing advertising for the upcoming budget meeting, hiring a full‑time sewer laborer, and approving a $386,198.36 payment to Declan Construction Inc. for fire department construction. The meeting also includes a manager’s update on Fall Fest, projects, and grants. Announcements cover leaf‑pickup, community events, and upcoming elections.
- Approve insurance renewal with Adamson Insurance Agency for Oct 2025‑Oct 2026
- Adopt Resolution No. 13‑25 to award bid for 800 Jackson Avenue
- Adopt Resolution No. 14‑25 for Neighborhood assistance program
- Hire Mason Lucci as full‑time sewer laborer at $19.86 hourly (80% of contract wage) pending screening
- Approve $386,198.36 payment to Declan Construction Inc. for Monaca Fire Department construction (application #10)
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will consider several financial and personnel actions. Key items include approving a $278,763.25 payment to Declan Construction for fire department construction and a $20,400 invoice for the fire station. The council will also address a garbage service bid, a staff resignation, and a community 5K event.
- Approve invoice #24112.1-11 from Designstream LLC for Monaca Fire Station ($20,400.00).
- Approve payment to Declan Construction Inc. for application #9 ($278,763.25) for Monaca Fire Department construction.
- Approve lowest garbage bid to Aiken Refuse.
- Accept resignation of Neighborhood Services Officer Nickolas Vorrias effective September 26, 2025.
- Approve “Monaca Monster Mash Mad Dash” 5K Run/Walk event on October 25, 2025 at Antoline Park.
Council
Monaca Borough Council will meet to review monthly bills and department reports. The body is deciding on payments for sewer and road infrastructure projects.
- Invoice #2 for Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC Sewer Lining Project: $92,164.52
- Change order #1 to Graziani for 9th Street manhole replacement: $33,500.00
- Discussion of quote for Fireman staircase relocation
The council unanimously approved a $33,500 change order for a manhole replacement on 9th Street. They also approved the August 12 meeting minutes, the monthly bills, and a $92,164.52 invoice for the sewer lining project. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. after a unanimous motion.
- Approved August 12 Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved invoice #2 from Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for Sewer Lining Project – $92,164.52 (unanimous)
- Approved change order #1 to Graziani for 9th Street manhole replacement – $33,500 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:54 p.m. (unanimous)
Council
The Monaca Council will meet to approve routine minutes, bills, and reports before voting on new business items including construction management payments for the New Fire Department and quotes for wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The meeting will also include executive session for real estate matters.
- Approve $20,400 payment to Designstream, LLC for fire department construction management
- Approve $4,089.70 payment to Designstream, LLC for fire department architectural services
- Approve $6,337 quote from Reno Bros Mechanical for WWTP gas line replacement
- Approve $15,720 quote from Vogelsang for WWTP sludge pump replacement
- Authorize sale of fire department properties at 800 Jackson Avenue and 913 Taylor Avenue
The council approved several contracts and invoices, including a $20,400 payment to Designstream for construction management services for the new fire department (vote 6‑1) and a $4,089.70 payment for architectural and engineering services (unanimous). It also approved a $6,337 gas line replacement quote for the wastewater treatment plant and a $15,720 sludge pump replacement quote (both unanimous). The council authorized the borough solicitor to advertise the sale of Fire Department building #5 at 800 Jackson Avenue and building #4 at 913 Taylor Avenue (both unanimous). Additionally, the council approved the monthly bills (unanimous).
- Approved $20,400 payment to Designstream for fire department construction management (6-1)
- Approved $4,089.70 payment to Designstream for fire department architectural/engineering (unanimous)
- Approved $6,337 gas line replacement quote for WWTP (unanimous)
- Approved $15,720 sludge pump replacement quote for WWTP (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement of sale of Fire Dept #5, 800 Jackson Avenue (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement of sale of Fire Dept #4, 913 Taylor Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved July 8 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
Council
The Borough Council will discuss several infrastructure project payments and a resolution regarding eminent domain for the Monaca Gateway Project. The meeting includes updates on grants, projects, and the sale of Borough properties.
- Resolution No. 12-25 regarding Penn Dot eminent domain for the Monaca Gateway Project
- Payment of $311,505.00 to Declan Construction Inc. for Monaca Fire Department construction
- Engineering Services Agreement with Widmer Engineering for Pennvest Water Systems Improvement not to exceed $330,000.00
- Payment of $195,007.41 to Graziani Construction, Inc for 9th Street Storm Sewer Separation
- Payment of $30,475.35 to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for Sewer Lining Project
The council adopted Resolution No. 12‑25, authorizing PennDOT to use eminent domain for the Monaca Gateway Project (8‑1 vote). It also approved several invoices and contracts, including payments for sewer lining, storm‑sewer separation, fire department construction, and a water‑systems engineering agreement. The borough manager was authorized to advertise a garbage collection bid. All motions were carried, most unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution No. 11-25 rescinding Resolution No. 4-25 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 12-25 authorizing PennDOT eminent domain for Monaca Gateway Project (8-1)
- Approved invoice #1 from Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for sewer lining ($30,475.35) (unanimous)
- Approved invoice #1 from Graziani Construction, Inc for 9th Street storm sewer separation ($195,007.41) (unanimous)
- Authorized Borough Manager to advertise garbage bid (unanimous)
- Approved payment to Declan Construction Inc. for fire department construction ($311,505.00) (unanimous)
- Approved Engineering Services Agreement with Widmer Engineering for Pennvest water systems improvement (up to $330,000) (unanimous)
Council
The Borough of Monaca is meeting to discuss awarding a waterline replacement contract and approving several project payments. The body will review bids and invoices for infrastructure and municipal building projects.
- Award lowest bid of $2,326,330.00 to Mortimer Excavating Inc for Monaca Waterline Replacement – Penn VEST
- Payment of $723,140.26 to Declan Construction for New Fire Station
- Payment of $141,255.33 to Youngblood Paving Inc for 2024 Paving Project
- Payment of $62,210.95 to Youngblood Paving Inc for Antoline Park Basketball/Pickleball Court
- Payments to Design Stream LLC for Fire Station services totaling $24,489.70
The council unanimously approved awarding the lowest bid to Mortimer Excavating Inc for the Monaca waterline replacement, valued at $2,326,330.00. It also approved several payments, including two to Youngblood Paving Inc., one to SGA (6‑1 vote), and multiple invoices for the new fire station. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:20 pm.
- Awarded Mortimer Excavating Inc waterline contract $2,326,330.00 – unanimous
- Approved Youngblood Paving Inc payment $141,255.33 for 2024 paving – unanimous
- Approved Youngblood Paving Inc payment $62,210.95 for Antoline Park courts – unanimous
- Approved SGA invoice #23017 $3,069.02 for construction consultation – 6‑1
- Approved Declan Construction payment $723,140.26 for new fire station – unanimous
- Approved Design Stream LLC invoice #24112-09 $20,400.00 for fire station management – unanimous
- Approved Design Stream LLC invoice #24112-10 $4,089.70 for fire station design – unanimous
- Motion to adjourn meeting – unanimous
Council
The Borough Council will vote on a loan and reimbursement resolution to fund water system rehabilitations. The meeting includes decisions on two land subdivision and consolidation plans. Council will also discuss adjusting water rates.
- Issuance of a Guaranteed Water Revenue Note up to $2,775,000 for water system improvements
- Water rate adjustment discussion
- Scarsella Lot subdivision at 495 Obney Avenue
- Richard & Kathy Pierce Lot Consolidation at 924 & 932 Washington Avenue
- Resolution No. 10-25 regarding Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority reimbursements
The council unanimously approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the monthly bills. It approved two land‑use actions—the Scarsella Lot subdivision and the Pierce Lot consolidation. A water‑rate adjustment to take effect on Jan 1 2026 was adopted by a 7‑1 vote. The council also adopted a resolution to reimburse water‑system funds, issued a $2.775 million water‑revenue note, and authorized fee agreements for the Penn Vest loan.
- Approved June 24, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved Scarsella Lot subdivision, tax parcel 37-003-2107, 495 Obney Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved Richard & Kathy Pierce Lot Consolidation, 924 & 932 Washington Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved water rate adjustment effective Jan 1 2026 (7-1)
- Adopted Resolution No.10-25 to reimburse General Fund/Water System Fund from PA Infrastructure Investment Authority (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No.998 issuing $2,775,000 Guaranteed Water Revenue Note (unanimous)
- Authorized President to sign fee agreements with Bond Counsel John Salopek and Solicitor Richard Urick for services related to the $2,775,000 Penn Vest loan (unanimous)
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and the advertisement of an ordinance. The body will also decide whether to reject all bids for the Monaca Gateway Roundabout Waterline Replacement Project.
- Award bid to Alfa Laval Inc. for $233,836.00 to rebuild the Belt Filter Press at the WWTP
- Pay Application #9 to Bronder Technical Services for $153,156.33 for the Pennsylvania Avenue Streetscape Project
- Quote from LB Water for $6,190.00 for a 6 inch Meter Assembly
- Authorization to advertise Ordinance No. 998, Penn Vest
- Motion to reject all bids for the Monaca Gateway Roundabout Waterline Replacement Project
Council
The Monaca Borough Council approved several items unanimously, including a $233,836 contract to Alfa Laval Inc. for rebuilding the wastewater treatment plant belt filter press. It also rejected all bids for the Monaca Gateway Roundabout waterline replacement and approved a $153,156.33 payment to Bronder Technical Services for the Pennsylvania Avenue Streetscape Project. Additional routine approvals were made for monthly bills, prior meeting minutes, and a $6,190 water meter quote.
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved June 10 Council minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 9-25 (unanimous)
- Authorized solicitor to advertise Ordinance No. 998 (unanimous)
- Approved $6,190 LB Water quote for 6‑inch meter assembly (unanimous)
- Approved $153,156.33 Pay Application #9 to Bronder Technical Services (unanimous)
- Awarded $233,836 contract to Alfa Laval Inc. for WWTP belt filter press rebuild (unanimous)
- Rejected all bids for Monaca Gateway Roundabout waterline replacement project (unanimous)
Council
The Borough Council will consider payments for fire station construction and a police services agreement. The body will also vote on seasonal hiring and pay rates for the Public Works Department.
- Payment #6 to Declan Construction for Fire Station in the amount of $266,467.50
- HACB Contracted Police Services Agreement for June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026
- Hiring of Aiden Piuri and Niko Vorrias for seasonal Public Works help at $13/hour
- Pay raise for seasonal public works employee Tanner Hoenig to $15.50/hour
The council approved a $266,467.50 payment to Declan Construction for the fire station. It also approved hiring two seasonal public works workers at $13 per hour and a pay raise for a seasonal employee to $15.50 per hour. The borough authorized the HACB contracted police services agreement for June 2025 through May 2026. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $266,467.50 payment to Declan Construction for fire station (unanimous)
- Authorized HACB contracted police services agreement (June 1 2025‑May 31 2026) (unanimous)
- Hired Aiden Piuri for seasonal public works help at $13.00/hr (unanimous)
- Hired Niko Vorrias for seasonal public works help at $13.00/hr (unanimous)
- Authorized annual pay raise for Tanner Hoenig to $15.50/hr (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of May 27 2025 (unanimous)
- Entered and exited executive session (unanimous)
Council
The Borough Council will vote on several payments and contracts, including a large reimbursement for a Vac Truck. The meeting also includes reports on fire department and streetscape projects.
- Payment application #8 to Bronder Technical Services for $235,164.32
- WesBanco reimbursement for Vac Truck lease funding of $363,824.00
- HCS quote for magnetic flow meter of $6,787.00
- Rick Krepps & Sons quote for WWTP driveway seal of $6,400.00
- Resolution 8-25 for Greenways, Trails and Recreation grant application
The Monaca Borough Council unanimously approved several items, including a $363,824 reimbursement from WesBanco for a Vac Truck lease and a $235,164.32 payment to Bronder Technical Services. Other approvals covered a magnetic flow meter quote, driveway seal work, COG commodity contracts, and a Greenways grant application. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 13th, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved HCS quote $6,787.00 for magnetic flow meter (unanimous)
- Approved payment application #8 to Bronder Technical Services $235,164.32, pending SGA approval (unanimous)
- Approved WesBanco reimbursement $363,824.00 for Vac Truck lease (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 COG Summer/Winter commodities contracts to lowest bidders (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 8-25 for Greenways, Trails and Recreation grant application (unanimous)
- Approved Rick Krepps & Sons quote $6,400.00 for driveway seal at WWTP (unanimous)
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will consider approving payments for several contracts, including a new playground set at the 15th Street Playground, well cleaning, and design services for the fire station. Routine items include approving meeting minutes and monthly bills.
- Payment of $55,134 to Snider Recreation Inc. for a new playground set at 15th Street Playground
- Payment of $30,600 to Ohio Drilling Company for cleaning Well #14
- Payment of $20,400 to Design Stream LLC for construction management services for the Monaca Fire Station
- Payment of $4,089.70 to Design Stream LLC for architectural and engineering services for the Monaca Fire Station
- Approval of monthly bills and meeting minutes from April 22 and May 6, 2025
The council unanimously approved a $55,134 payment to Snider Recreation for new playground equipment at 15th Street Playground. It also approved a $30,600 well cleaning contract, and two Design Stream invoices for fire station services. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $55,134 payment to Snider Recreation for 15th Street Playground equipment (unanimous)
- Approved $30,600 contract with Ohio Drilling Company for Well #14 cleaning (unanimous)
- Approved $20,400 invoice from Design Stream LLC for fire station construction management (unanimous)
- Approved $4,089.70 invoice from Design Stream LLC for fire station architectural/engineering services (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 22 and May 6 meetings (unanimous)
Council
The Borough Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several large-scale infrastructure contracts and a water system loan. The agenda also includes a new ordinance regarding e-bikes and an increase to the Borough Manager's spending limit.
- Quote from Bronder Technical Services for 12th ST Storm Sewer Extension: $424,400.00
- Bid from Graziani Construction, Inc. for 9th St Storm Sewer Separation: $800,314.00
- Bid from Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Lining: $226,389.25
- Penn Vest loan for Monaca Borough Water System Improvement Project: $2,755,000.00
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 997 regarding e-bikes
The council approved a $2,755,000 loan for the Monaca Borough Water System Improvement Project. It also approved several infrastructure contracts, including $800,314 for the 9th Street storm sewer separation, $226,389.25 for sanitary sewer lining, and $343,507.50 for fire station work. An e‑bike ordinance (No. 997) was adopted, and the borough manager’s spending limit was raised to $6,000. All motions passed unanimously.
- Disapproved $424,400 quote for 12th St Storm Sewer Extension (unanimous)
- Approved $800,314 contract to Graziani Construction for 9th St Storm Sewer Separation (unanimous)
- Approved $226,389.25 contract to Insight Pipe Contracting for sanitary sewer lining (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 997 for e‑bikes (unanimous)
- Approved $343,507.50 payment to Declan Construction for fire station (unanimous)
- Approved $2,755,000 Penn Vest loan for water system improvement project (unanimous)
- Increased borough manager’s spending limit from $4,000 to $6,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #3 from Declan Construction (unanimous)
Council
The council will vote on major infrastructure contracts totaling over $1.1 million, including storm sewer separation, sewer lining, and park court projects. They will also consider resolutions for state grants, a Verizon pole relocation, and the manager's employment contract. Other business includes a Community Day 5K race and departmental reports.
- Approval of Resolution No. 6-25 for PA Small Water & Sewer storm/sewer separation grant
- Approval of Resolution No. 7-25 for PA Small Water & Sewer well replacement grant
- Motion to approve lowest bidder for 9th St Storm Sewer Separation project: Graziani Construction, Inc., $800,314
- Motion to approve lowest bidder for Sanitary Sewer Lining project: Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC, $226,389
- Motion to approve lowest bidder for Antoline Park Basketball/Pickleball Courts: Youngblood Paving, Inc., $106,345
The council adopted two small water and sewer resolutions and approved the Monaca Community Day 5K race. It also authorized a $5,350 Verizon pole‑relocation agreement, approved a $106,345 contract with Youngblood Paving for Antione Park basketball/pickleball courts, and approved the borough manager’s 2025 employment contract. All motions carried unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution No. 6-25, PA Small Water & Sewer, Storm & Sewer Separation (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 7-25, PA Small Water & Sewer, Well Replacement (unanimous)
- Approved Monaca Community Day 5K Race (unanimous)
- Authorized Borough Manager to contract with Verizon to replace and relocate 2 poles for $5,350 if Verizon does not do so at no cost (unanimous)
- Approved Youngblood Paving, Inc. as lowest bidder for Antione Park Basketball/Pickleball Courts project for $106,345 (unanimous)
- Tabled lowest bidder for 9th St Storm Sewer Separation project (unanimous)
- Tabled lowest bidder for Sanitary Sewer Lining project (unanimous)
- Approved Borough Manager’s 2025 employment contract retroactive to Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
Council
The Borough Council is meeting to discuss payments for Fire Department construction and management services. The body will also discuss a garbage bid and the sale of fire departments.
- Payment of $307,125.00 to Declan Construction for Fire Station
- Payment of $143,198.15 to Bronder Technical Services
- Payment of $20,400.00 to Design Stream for Fire Dept construction management
- Payment of $4,089.70 to Design Stream for Fire Dept construction management
- Discussion of garbage bid and sale of fire departments
The Monaca Borough Council unanimously approved four payments: $20,400 to Design Stream for fire‑dept construction management (invoice #24112‑06), $4,089.70 to Design Stream for architectural engineering services (invoice #24112‑07), $307,125 to Declan Construction for the fire station, and $143,198.15 to Bronder Technical Services pending SGA approval. The council also entered and exited an executive session on real‑estate matters and adjourned the meeting unanimously.
- Approved $20,400 Design Stream invoice #24112‑06 (unanimous)
- Approved $4,089.70 Design Stream invoice #24112‑07 (unanimous)
- Approved $307,125 payment to Declan Construction for fire station (unanimous)
- Approved $143,198.15 payment application #7 to Bronder Technical Services, pending SGA approval (unanimous)
- Moved into executive session for real‑estate matters (unanimous)
- Moved out of executive session (unanimous)
- Resumed public meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Council
Monaca Borough Council will consider several financial and contractual items, including a $218,828 lease for a Chevrolet Trax and vac truck financing, as well as authorizing sale of two borough-owned properties. The council also will vote on a facilities encroachment agreement with CSX Transportation for a water line and approve payments for the boat dock replacement.
- Motion to authorize facilities encroachment agreement with CSX Transportation for water transmission line from 6th Street to Speyer Avenue
- Motion to approve $5,100 license fee payment to CSX Transportation
- Motion to accept Wesbanco Bank lease: $218,828 for 5 years at 5.44%, including reimbursement for 2025 Chevrolet Trax
- Motion to approve $6,338.02 payment to American Muscle Docks for boat dock replacement
- Discussion/authorization for bid documents to sell 913 Taylor Avenue and 800 Jackson Avenue
The council authorized a Facilities Encroachment Agreement with CSX Transportation and approved a $5,100 license fee to CSX. It accepted a five‑year, $218,828 lease from WesBanco Bank to reimburse the borough for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax purchase. Additional approvals included payments for boat dock repairs, and authorizations for bidding documents on two property sales and a vac‑truck lease.
- Authorized Facilities Encroachment Agreement with CSX Transportation (unanimous)
- Approved $5,100 CSX license fee payment (unanimous)
- Accepted WesBanco Bank $218,828 lease for 5 years at 5.44% (unanimous)
- Approved $6,338.02 payment to American Muscle Docks for boat dock replacement (unanimous)
- Authorized solicitation of bidding documents for sale of 913 Taylor Avenue (unanimous)
- Authorized solicitation of bidding documents for sale of 800 Jackson Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved Vac Truck quote with annual payments of $67,654 (unanimous)
- Authorized borough solicitor to prepare bidding documents for the Vac Truck lease (unanimous)
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire rights-of-way for the Monaca Gateway Project and adopting a resolution for Washington Avenue Park Renovations. Other business includes a motion to advertise an ordinance amendment and approval of a $5,000 YMCA contract for the 2025 Youth Summer Program at Antoline Park. The meeting will also cover routine approvals of minutes and monthly bills, as well as department reports.
- Resolution No. 4-25: authorize eminent domain to acquire rights-of-way for Monaca Gateway Project
- Resolution No. 5-25: authorize PennDOT to acquire rights-of-way by gift, agreement, or purchase for Gateway Project
- Resolution No. 3-25: adopt Washington Avenue Park Renovations
- Motion to advertise Ordinance No. 997 (amending section 227-1)
- YMCA contract for 2025 Youth Summer Program at Antoline Park, $5,000
The council unanimously adopted three resolutions, including eminent‑domain authority for the Monaca Gateway Project and rights‑of‑way acquisition by PennDOT. It also approved the Washington Avenue Park Renovations resolution, authorized advertising of Ordinance No. 997, and approved a $5,000 YMCA youth summer program contract. Earlier agenda items such as the March 11 minutes and monthly bills were also approved unanimously.
- Adopt Resolution No. 3-25, Washington Avenue Park Renovations – unanimous
- Adopt Resolution No. 4-25, authorize eminent‑domain for Monaca Gateway Project – unanimous
- Adopt Resolution No. 5-25, authorize PennDOT rights‑of‑way acquisition for Monaca Gateway Project – unanimous
- Authorize Borough Solicitor to advertise Ordinance No. 997 amendment – unanimous
- Approve YMCA contract for 2025 Youth Summer program, $5,000 – unanimous
- Approve regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2025 – unanimous
- Approve monthly bills – unanimous
- Approve Easter Egg hunt event on April 19 at Antoline Park – unanimous
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will meet to consider several financial items, including awarding Edward Jones as investment manager for the police pension plan, approving a $6,200 change order for fire department security hardware, and paying $4,089.70 for fire station design. The agenda also includes discussion of a vehicle lease payment to Wesbanco and reports from the mayor, manager, and departments. A representative from Comcast is scheduled to attend.
- Motion to award Edward Jones as investment manager/advisor for the Monaca Borough Police Pension Plan
- Motion to approve change order for Fire Department door security hardware in the amount of $6,200
- Motion to approve payment to Design Stream LLC for $4,089.70 for fire department design services
- Discuss/motion to approve lease payment to Wesbanco for borough vehicles: Trax, F600, and F350
- Attendance by a Comcast representative (agenda item II)
The Monaca Borough Council approved a $6,200 change-order for added door security hardware at the Fire Department, awarded Edward Jones as investment manager for the Police Pension Plan, and approved a $4,089.70 payment to Design Stream LLC for fire department design services. A motion to approve a WesBanco lease payment for three borough vehicles was tabled. The council also discussed internet provider consolidation with Comcast and heard reports on streetscape, storm sewer, and park projects.
- Approved $6,200 change-order for Fire Department door security hardware (unanimous)
- Awarded Edward Jones as investment manager for Police Pension Plan (unanimous)
- Approved $4,089.70 payment to Design Stream LLC for fire department design (unanimous)
- Tabled WesBanco lease payment for borough vehicles (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of February 25, 2025 (unanimous)
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will vote on authorizing a legal services agreement for PFAS litigation and approve several equipment purchases, including a $126,783 dump truck and a $23,987.53 NSO vehicle. Bids will be advertised for the 9th Street Storm Sewer Separation project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and monthly bills.
- Authorize Council President to sign Legal Services Agreement for PFAS litigation
- Approve purchase of 2025 Ford dump truck from A&H Equipment for $126,783
- Authorize Widmer Engineering to advertise bids for 9th Street Storm Sewer Separation
- Approve Ohio Drilling Company quote of $12,450 for Well 12 relocation test hole
- Discuss approval of 2025 Chevy Trax NSO vehicle for $23,987.53
Council
The Monaca Borough Council will consider approving the purchase of a Ford F350 pickup truck for the Road Department at a cost of $67,107.80, along with several other payments including $20,400 for construction management and $4,089.70 for fire department design. The council will also reappoint members to the Beaver County Regional Council of Governments. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and monthly bills.
- Motion to authorize purchase of Ford F350 Crew Cab for Road Department: $67,107.80
- Motion to approve payment to Designstream LLC for construction management: $20,400.00
- Motion to approve payment to Design Stream LLC for fire department design: $4,089.70
- Discuss/Motion to approve quote from Swink’s Auto for engine replacement: $7,012.50
- Appointments to Beaver County COG: John Yothers (representative), Derek Wilson and Daniel Colville (alternates)
Council
The Monaca Borough Council approved the purchase of a new Ford F-350 Crew Cab pickup truck for the Road Department at a cost of $67,107.80, and approved payments to Design Stream LLC for construction management and fire department design services. A quote for an engine replacement for the NSO vehicle was tabled to explore options. The council also appointed and reappointed representatives to the Beaver County Regional Council of Governments. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $67,107.80 for a Ford F-350 Crew Cab pickup truck for the Road Department (unanimous)
- Approved $20,400.00 payment to Design Stream LLC for construction management services (unanimous)
- Approved $4,089.70 payment to Design Stream LLC for fire department design services (unanimous)
- Tabled $7,012.50 quote from Swink's Auto for NSO vehicle engine replacement (unanimous)
- Appointed John Yothers as Borough Representative to Beaver County COG (unanimous)
- Reappointed Derek Wilson as Borough Alternate to Beaver County COG (unanimous)
- Appointed Daniel Colville as Borough Alternate to Beaver County COG (unanimous)
Council
The Borough of Monaca is holding a workshop meeting to discuss a payment for streetscape work and a board appointment. The council will also discuss a Ford F350.
- Payment of $92,619.73 to Bronder Technical services for Streetscape Project
- Appointment of Kevin Kerr to the Civil Service Board
- Discussion regarding a Ford F350
The Monaca Borough Council approved a $92,619.73 payment to Bronder Technical Services for the Streetscape project and appointed Kevin Kerr to the Civil Service Board. The manager reported on various ongoing projects, including key-fob upgrades, waste management contract enforcement, and grant applications. No other formal decisions were made.
- Approved $92,619.73 payment to Bronder Technical Services for Streetscape project (unanimous)
- Appointed Kevin Kerr to Civil Service Board, term ending Dec 31, 2028 (unanimous)
Council
The Borough Council is considering the appointment of several municipal employees and officials with retroactive pay to January 1, 2025. The body will also review payments for wastewater and water department repairs and update the police pension plan.
- Payment of $10,915.00 to Reno Bros Mechanical for Primary Digester Bracket repair at the WWTP
- Payment of $11,661.80 to LB Water for clamp and saddle repairs
- Appointment of Dave L. Kramer, Jr. as Borough Manager at $88,206.00 annually
- Appointment of David Piuri as Chief of Police at $96,396.30 annually
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2-25 regarding the Police Pension Plan
The Monaca Borough Council approved several staff appointments and salary adjustments, including the Borough Manager, Chief of Police, and other positions, all retroactive to January 1, 2025. They also approved payments for sewer and water repairs, adopted the police pension plan resolution, and discussed the 2024 paving program, considering a possible leveling course but taking no action. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $10,915 payment to Reno Bros Mechanical for WWTP digester bracket repair (unanimous)
- Approved revised Minimum Municipal Obligation Worksheet for Police Pension Plan 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2-25, Police Pension Plan (unanimous)
- Approved $11,661.80 payment to LB Water for water dept. macro repair (unanimous)
- Appointed Curt DiGiovine as WWTP Superintendent at $88,600/year (unanimous)
- Appointed Gabby Hernandez as Water Utility Clerk at $52,650/year plus $6,000 stipend (unanimous)
- Appointed Brittany Bologna as Administrative Assistant at $44,500/year plus $4,000 stipend (unanimous)
- Appointed Dave L. Kramer Jr. as Borough Manager at $88,206/year and David Piuri as Chief of Police at $96,396.30/year (unanimous)
Council
The Borough Council will meet to review monthly bills and department reports. The body is deciding on a specific equipment replacement for the borough building and the adoption of Resolution No. 1-25.
- Reno Bros quote #12777 for RTU blower replacement at the borough building for $4,466.81
- Adoption of Resolution No. 1-25
The Monaca Borough Council approved a $4,466.81 quote from Reno Bros for replacing the RTU blower at the borough building and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 1-25, part of a PennVest loan application due February 7. The council also approved monthly bills and minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and a discussion of a civil property dispute.
- Approved Reno Bros quote #12777 for RTU blower replacement at borough building, $4,466.81 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 1-25 for PennVest loan application (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved council minutes for Dec 10, Dec 17, and Jan 7 meetings (unanimous)
Council
The Borough of Monaca will discuss the reappointment of several key professional services and board members for 2025. These positions include the borough solicitor, building inspector, and various committee members.
- Reappointment of McMillen, Urick, Tocci & Jones Law Firm as Borough Solicitor
- Reappointment of Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc. as building inspector
- Reappointment of Michael J. Groves (A G-Squared LLC) as Sewage Enforcement Officer
- Reappointment of Nick Vorrias as Code/Zoning Enforcement Officer and Local Health Officer
- Appointments to the Police Pension, Recreation, Library, Planning Commission, and Zoning Hearing boards
The Monaca Borough Council held a workshop meeting on January 7, 2025, and unanimously reappointed the borough solicitor, building inspector, sewage enforcement officer, EMA coordinator, and code/zoning and health officers for 2025. They also reappointed numerous members to the police pension, recreation, library, planning, zoning, and vacancy boards, with terms ending in 2026-2028. The manager reported that the 17th Street roundabout bid is expected late 2025 with construction possibly starting February 2026, and that grants are pending.
- Reappointed McMillen, Urick, Tocci & Jones Law Firm (Richard Urick) as Borough Solicitor (unanimous)
- Reappointed Middle Department Inspection Agency as building inspector (unanimous)
- Reappointed Michael J. Groves as Sewage Enforcement Officer (unanimous)
- Reappointed Jeff McKay as EMA Coordinator (unanimous)
- Reappointed Nick Vorrias as Code/Zoning Enforcement Officer and Local Health Officer (unanimous)
- Reappointed Thomas Ely to Vacancy Board (7-1, D. Wilson no)
- Reappointed David Rossi to Planning Commission (4-year term to 2028) and Mark Giannetti to Zoning Hearing Board (3-year term to 2027) (unanimous)
- Reappointed 5 members to Police Pension Committee, 3 to Recreation Board, and 5 to Library Board (all unanimous)