Swissvale public meetings in 2023

Shade Tree Committee

The Swissvale Shade Tree Committee discussed the 2023 Tree City USA application, parklet improvements, tree tagging, pruning, and potential land conservation. They also planned for future tree plantings and a possible TreeVitalize grant.

• Tree City USA application due to Arbor Day Foundation by 2/1/2024
• Church & Braddock Parklet sidewalk poured; benches, trash cans, dog waste station pending
• Tree tags needed for parklet and Fall 2023 plantings
• Pruning and tree guard checks planned for Park Avenue Square and hillside near Wilkins School
• WPC interested in acquiring three lots on La Clair for conservation; UpstreamPGH may pursue stormwater project

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single action item: approving Ordinance #23-05, which authorizes an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Pitcairn Borough for trash collection services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The agenda includes public comment and a roll call, but the only substantive item is this ordinance.

• Ordinance #23-05: Approve Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Pitcairn Borough for trash collection services (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2024)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council will vote on the 2024 budget, set the property tax millage at 9.0 mills, and approve a $600,000 tax anticipation loan. They will also ratify a new firefighters' union contract, approve a towing contract, and allocate over $90,000 in discretionary funds to various community organizations and projects.

• Resolution #23-26 adopting the 2024 Budget
• Resolution #23-27 setting 2024 tax millage at 9.0 mills
• Resolution #23-28 approving $600,000 TAN loan at 5.72% interest
• Ratify firefighters' collective bargaining agreement (2024-2028)
• Approve towing contract with Culgan Towing, Inc. (2024-2028)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding an agenda meeting to discuss the 2024 budget and tax resolution, a tax anticipation note (TAN) loan, and the 2024 meeting schedule. They will also discuss several contracts, including firefighters, towing, garbage, and paving bids, as well as board openings and discretionary funds. Departmental reports will be given by police, code/fire, public works, and the borough manager.

• Discuss 2024 Budget and Tax Resolution
• Discuss 2024 TAN Loan
• Discuss Firefighters Contract
• Discuss advertising for paving bids
• Discuss Garbage contract

Shade Tree Committee

The Swissvale Shade Tree Committee (SSTAC) met to recap the Fall 2023 TreeVitalize planting, discuss a new sidewalk at the Church & Braddock parklet, and plan future tree work and grant applications. The committee also noted a tree request was fulfilled at 7116 McClure and discussed potential spring projects.

• Fall 2023 TreeVitalize planting on October 28 with 12-14 volunteers; new tree varieties planted on Edgewood Avenue along the Busway
• Borough Council approved funds and bid for a sidewalk at the Church & Braddock parklet, with a 10-ft exclusion zone for the Chinese elm
• Gib picked up clearance trees from Lowes; one planted at 7116 McClure, a flowering crabapple still available
• Request sent to Allegheny County Health Department for advance notice on tree grant opportunities
• Committee to develop a list of shovel-ready projects for future grant applications

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on November 1, 2023, to vote on a series of motions. These include approving minutes, paid bills, fire department appointments, a police officer termination, and numerous donations from Council Discretionary Funds. The council will also consider a contract for parklet construction and a resolution to apply for a grant for the food pantry.

• Approve $12,750 donation to Swissvale Food Pantry
• Approve $11,500 donation to Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
• Approve $14,400 donation to Swissvale Towers Association for eight benches
• Approve $20,440 contract with Gaydos Construction for Church Street Parklet walkway
• Approve Resolution #23-24 for LSA grant application for food pantry property

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on October 4, 2023. The main actions are approving the minutes from previous meetings and approving payment of bills totaling $429,679.62. The agenda also includes reports from various borough officials and committees.

• Approval of paid bills in the amount of $429,679.62
• Approval of minutes from August 30 and September 6, 2023 meetings
• Reports from COG, CONNECT, Building Committee, President, Mayor, Borough Manager, Engineer, Water Authority, and Solicitor

Borough Council

This is a routine agenda meeting with no action items listed. The council will hear presentations from two local organizations and receive departmental reports from police, code/fire, public works, the borough manager, council president, and solicitor.

• Presentation by PA Organization for Women in Early Recovery (POWER) – Rosa Davis
• Presentation by Wilkins School Community Center (WSCC) – Nicole Frankhouser
• Departmental reports: Police, Code/Fire, Public Works, Borough Manager, Council President, Solicitor

Shade Tree Committee

The Swissvale Shade Tree Committee is coordinating a fall tree planting of 13 approved trees on October 28, mostly near Edgewood Avenue, and discussing the Church & Braddock parklet project, which has at least $10K allocated for sidewalk, benches, trash cans, and a raised bed. The committee also reviewed the health of UAP trees, is growing future planting stock, and will follow up on county grants for trees.

• Fall 2023 TreeVitalize application approved for 13 trees, planting date October 28
• Church & Braddock parklet: at least $10K allocated for sidewalk, benches, trash cans, raised bed around Chinese Elm
• UAP tree stakes and ties removed; tree tags re-installed with zip ties
• Gib getting 5 container trees from PA IPL and growing paw paw seedlings for future plantings
• Follow-up on Allegheny County Health Department grants for trees

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council will vote on several financial and administrative items, including approving paid bills of $872,730.77, a $10,018.55 donation to the Swissvale Community Food Pantry from ARPA funds, and a $6.5 million General Obligation Note. They will also consider contracts for curb cuts and asbestos abatement, an ordinance restricting parking for EV charging, and multiple grant applications.

• Approve paid bills totaling $872,730.77
• Donate $10,018.55 to Swissvale Community Food Pantry from ARPA funds
• Ordinance #23-03: issue General Obligation Note up to $6,500,000
• Contract with El Grande Industries for $30,000 for handicapped accessible curb cuts
• Contract with Skelly & Loy for $18,000 for asbestos abatement management at old Borough Building

The Borough Council met on September 27, 2023, but no agenda items were listed for a vote. The meeting consisted of public comment, presentations, and departmental reports.

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is meeting to discuss several agenda items, including awarding contracts for accessible ramp construction and asbestos abatement inspection, a $10,000 ARPA grant to the Swissvale Food Pantry, borough building financing, grant applications, an ordinance prohibiting parking in EV charging spaces, and returning to in-person meetings. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discuss awarding a contract for Accessible Ramp Construction
• Discuss a contract for Asbestos Abatement Inspection
• Discuss a $10,000.00 grant to Swissvale Food Pantry from ARPA funds
• Discuss an ordinance prohibiting parking in EV Charging spaces
• Discuss returning to in-person meetings

Council members discussed several contracts and grant applications, including accessible ramp construction and asbestos abatement. The body reached a consensus to resume in-person regular meetings at Dickson STEAM Academy starting October 4. No formal votes on contracts or ordinances were recorded in the minutes.

• Consensus to return to in-person regular meetings at Dickson STEAM Academy on October 4
• Proposed $30,000 contract to El Grande Industries for accessible ramps
• Proposed $18,000 contract to Skelly and Loy for asbestos abatement inspection
• Proposed $10,000 ARPA grant to Swissvale Food Pantry
• Discussed updated 25-year borrowing ordinance for Borough Building financing
• Discussed draft ordinance for $50 fines for non-EV parking in charging spaces

Shade Tree Committee

The Swissvale Shade Tree Committee is discussing several tree-related projects, including preparing tree pits for a fall planting, applying for future grants, and providing input on improvements to the Church & Braddock parklet. They also note a change in tree inventory software.

• Preparing five remaining tree pits on Edgewood Avenue for Fall 2023 TreeVitalize planting
• One tree on Woodstock Avenue denied due to space constraints
• Tree inventory moved from OpenTreeMap to Treekeeper, sponsored by Davey Tree Service
• Parklet improvements: raised area around Chinese Elm, sidewalk, mulching around trees
• Draft letter to Allegheny County Health Department for future grant opportunities

The commission reviewed progress on TreeVitalize planting preparations and the transfer of tree inventory to Treekeeper software. Members discussed basic landscaping recommendations for the Church & Braddock Parklet to be presented to Borough Council. No formal votes were recorded.

• Decided to request inclusion on future Allegheny County Urban/Pollution Corridor Tree Grant lists
• Cleaned four of nine tree pits on Edgewood Avenue for Fall 2023 TreeVitalize planting
• Proposed basic landscaping and sidewalk installation for Church & Braddock Parklet

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council will vote on several routine and significant items, including approving minutes, paid bills, hiring part-time firefighters, and a new collective bargaining agreement for crossing guards. They will also consider contracts for vacant property registrations, an agreement with Norfolk Southern for the Washington Street Bridge, and resolutions for grant funding and program participation.

• Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for Washington Street Bridge replacement and ownership transfer
• Resolution #23-15 for RACP Grant matching funds for Borough Building Construction
• Resolution #23-16 for $589,750 grant application to extend Streetscape project on Monongahela Avenue
• Resolution #23-17 to opt-in to Allegheny County CDBG and HOME programs for 2024-2026
• Approval of Crossing Guard Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 205 (2023-2028)

Council reached a consensus to approve painting handicapped parking graphics in approximately six spaces across Noble, Waverly, Washington, and Monongahela streets. Other items, including traffic signal changes and the relocation of the Veterans Monument, were discussed but not approved for change at this time.

• Approved painting handicapped parking graphics in Business District spaces
• Consensus reached to keep Veterans Monument at the Borough Building site
• Consensus reached to make no changes to the Monongahela Avenue and Washington Street traffic signal
• Tabled decision on returning to in-person meetings due to lack of location consensus

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding an agenda meeting to discuss multiple items, including resolutions for the RACP and Multi-Modal Fund grants, a crossing guard contract, vacant property registrations, hiring part-time firefighters, relocating the Veteran's Memorial, and a traffic signal at Monongahela Avenue and Washington Street. They will also consider returning to in-person meetings and improving business district parking signage and markings. Departmental reports will be given by police, code/fire, public works, and the borough manager.

• Resolution for RACP Grant
• Resolution for Commonwealth Finance Authority Multi-Modal Fund Grant
• Crossing Guard Contract
• Hiring of Part-Time Firefighters
• Relocation of Veteran's Memorial

Council reached a consensus to approve painting handicapped parking graphics in approximately six spaces across Noble, Waverly, Washington, and Monongahela streets. Other items, including traffic signal changes and the relocation of the Veterans Monument, resulted in no changes or further study.

• Approved painting handicapped parking graphics in Business District spaces
• Consensus to keep Veterans Monument at the Borough Building site
• Consensus to make no changes to the traffic signal at Monongahela Avenue and Washington Street

Shade Tree Committee

The Swissvale Shade Tree Committee is discussing several items, including a $250,000 Allegheny County tree grant that they will not apply for this cycle due to the July 21 deadline, but they plan to prepare for future opportunities. They are also addressing debris pickup from a school cleanup, planning for a parklet at Church & Braddock, awaiting a Tree Vitalize application decision, and participating in the borough's 125th celebration.

• Allegheny County Urban/Pollution Corridor Tree Grant: $250,000 total, max $50,000 per project, application due July 21, 2023
• Wilkins School Cleanup: debris not yet picked up by DPW; committee will bundle for pickup
• Church & Braddock Parklet: SEDCO, Rotary, and Borough planning; no formal budget; Veteran's memorial relocation pending
• Fall 2023 Tree Vitalize application: decision expected by August or September
• Swissvale 125th celebration on July 29, 2023: committee to join SEDCO booth

The commission determined it could not complete a comprehensive plan by the July 21 deadline for the Allegheny County Urban/Pollution Corridor Tree Grant. Members were asked to review application requirements to prepare for future opportunities. Other items discussed included debris pickup at Wilkins School and the Church & Braddock parklet.

• Decided not to apply for the Allegheny County Urban/Pollution Corridor Tree Grant
• Planned to bundle debris at Wilkins School for DPW pickup

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council will vote on several contracts and financial actions, including demolition of the former Municipal Building and eight other structures, purchase of two police vehicles, and approval of a $6.5 million bond ordinance. The agenda also includes appointments to the Human Relations Commission and agreements for bridge replacement and EV charging management.

• Contract to Gil Berry and Associates for $213,500 for asbestos abatement and demolition of former Municipal Building at 7560 Roslyn Street
• Contract to Minniefield Demolition for $104,750 for asbestos abatement and demolition of eight structures
• Purchase of two 2023 Hybrid Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles at $41,800 each, plus upfitting at $18,789.95 each
• Ordinance #23-03 authorizing a General Obligation Note up to $6,500,000
• Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for Washington Street Bridge replacement and ownership transfer

Council approved several demolition contracts, including the former Municipal Building, and authorized the purchase and leasing of two police vehicles. The board also appointed five members to the Human Relations Commission and agreed to explore police regionalization with Braddock Hills Borough.

• Awarded $213,500 contract to Gil Berry and Associates for former Municipal Building demolition (All Ayes)
• Awarded $104,750 contract to Minniefield Demolition for eight structures (All Ayes)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Hybrid Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles at $41,800 each (All Ayes)
• Approved $18,789.95 per vehicle upfitting by Rally Specialist, Inc. (All Ayes)
• Approved lease/purchase agreement with Community Leasing Partners at 5.5% interest (All Ayes)
• Appointed Maureen Diana Sasso, Dr. Shenay Jeffrey, Jamie York, Michelle McCord, and Rabbi Sharyn Henry to Human Relations Commission (All Ayes)
• Authorized request for technical assistance to study police regionalization with Braddock Hills Borough (All Ayes)
• Tabled agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for Washington Street Bridge replacement (All Ayes)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding an agenda meeting to discuss a wide range of items, including awarding demolition contracts, adopting a debt ordinance, and approving agreements for a police regionalization study, a bridge replacement, and EV charging stations. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Contract for demolition of Borough Building
• Contract for demolition of multiple structures
• Debt ordinance under Local Government Unit Debt Act
• Agreement with Norfolk Southern for Washington Street Bridge replacement
• Purchase of two hybrid police vehicles

Council reviewed bids for the demolition of the Borough Building and eight other structures. Members discussed a potential police regionalization study with Braddock Hills and the purchase of two hybrid police vehicles. No formal votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Discussed awarding Borough Building demolition to Gil Barry and Associates for $213,500.00
• Discussed awarding demolition of eight structures to Minniefield Demolition for $104,750.00
• Discussed engaging DCED for a Police Regionalization Study with Braddock Hills Borough
• Discussed purchasing two hybrid police vehicles at approximately $59,000 each
• Discussed transferring ownership of two sanitary sewer lines to Alcosan
• Tabled debt ordinance adoption pending final bank documents
• Discussed drafting a social media policy for Borough Facebook posts
• Discussed giving owner of 2115-2117 Noble Street 60 to 90 days for permitting

Shade Tree Committee

The Swissvale Shade Tree Committee is reviewing recent community events, including a tree presentation at Universal Academy and a cleanup at Wilkins School, and discussing next steps for the Church & Braddock Parklet, Tree City USA sign placement, and a fall tree planting application. The committee also noted that the DPW has been short-staffed, delaying debris pickup and other work.

• Tree presentation at Universal Academy on May 25, 2023; principal Sharouq Bader appreciative
• Wilkins School cleanup on May 13, 2023; DPW debris pickup pending due to short staffing
• Hawthorne Place tree pits still need mulching after MVI work session on May 19
• Church & Braddock Parklet planning with Grounded Strategies; community input at Juneteenth and 125th celebrations
• Tree City USA signs: two installed, two remaining; fall Tree Vitalize application submitted for 16 trees

The commission submitted an application for sixteen trees for the Fall 2023 Tree Vitalize program. Members reported on the completion of a tree presentation at Universal Academy and a cleanup at Wilkins School. Two new Tree City USA signs were installed.

• Submitted Fall 2023 Tree Vitalize application for 16 trees
• Installed two Tree City USA signs on Braddock Avenue and Commercial Street

Borough Council

Swissvale Borough Council will vote on several items, including approving subdivision and site plans for a new municipal building, a $6.5 million general obligation note, and various grants and contracts. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, plus reports from committees and officials.

• Subdivision plan for consolidation of seven lots at 7560 Roslyn Street for new Municipal Building
• Site plan for new Municipal Building on South Braddock Avenue between Roslyn and Ardmore Streets
• Ordinance #23-03 authorizing General Obligation Note up to $6,500,000
• Salt bid with Cargill, Inc. at $85.85 per ton for 2023-2024 winter
• Resolution #23-05 to apply for ALCOSAN Grow Grant of $287,725 for M-48 sewer separation

Council approved the subdivision and site plans for a new Municipal Building on South Braddock Avenue. The board also approved grant applications for sewer separation and building demolitions, while tabling a debt ordinance and an EV charging agreement.

• Approved subdivision plan for new Municipal Building at 7560 Roslyn Street (All Ayes)
• Approved site plan for new Municipal Building on South Braddock Avenue (All Ayes)
• Approved $405,305.62 in paid bills (All Ayes)
• Ratified salt bid with Cargill, Inc. at $85.85 per ton (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution #23-05 for $287,725 ALCOSAN Grow Grant (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution #23-06 for $75,000 Act 152 Demolition grant (All Ayes)
• Declared five structures blighted for Act 152 grant purposes (All Ayes)
• Waived 60-Day Notice Period for two Buena Vista Street properties (All Ayes)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding an agenda meeting to discuss multiple items, including a property consolidation plan for the Municipal Building, site plans, grant applications, a debt ordinance, and a salt bid. They will also consider a Master Services Agreement for EV charging stations and discuss returning to in-person meetings. Public comment is scheduled.

• Discuss Municipal Building property Consolidation Plan and Site Plan
• Discuss resolution for GROW Grant
• Discuss resolution to apply for Act 152 funding for demolitions
• Discuss adoption of debt ordinance under Local Government Unit Debt Act
• Discuss Master Services Agreement with Green Edge Tech for EV charging stations

The council met to discuss several pending items, including a municipal building consolidation plan and site plan, as well as grant applications for sewer and demolition projects. No formal votes were recorded for the agenda items discussed. The meeting primarily served as a forum for presentations and departmental reports.

• Adjourned agenda meeting at 9:49 P.M. (All Ayes)

Shade Tree Committee

The commission reported on the cleaning of tree pits along Edgewood Avenue for the Fall 2023 TreeVitalize planting. Members discussed the transfer of the tree inventory to Treekeeper software and formulated recommendations for the Church & Braddock Parklet. One tree application on Woodstock Avenue was denied.

• Cleaned 4 of 9 tree pits on Edgewood Avenue for Fall 2023 planting
• Denied one tree application on Woodstock Avenue due to limited space
• Transferred tree inventory from OpenTreeMap to Treekeeper software
• Proposed basic completions for Church & Braddock Parklet to be presented to Borough Council on August 30

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council will consider several motions, including approving the purchase of a new garbage truck for $272,840 and financing it at 5.02% over seven years. They will also vote on hiring two part-time public safety employees, retaining legal counsel for the new municipal building, and agreements for EV charging and a pollinator garden. The meeting includes public comment and reports from various committees and officials.

• Purchase of 2023 International HX620 trash truck for $272,840 from Mid-Atlantic Waste
• Financing proposal from Community Leasing Partners at 5.02% interest over 7 years
• Retain Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP as Note Counsel for Municipal Building Construction, fee not to exceed $15,000 plus $3,500 expenses
• Ratify hiring of Ronald Waros as Part-Time Police Officer and Megan Barko as Part-Time Firefighter
• Approve Ordinance #23-02 for South Braddock Avenue Transfer Agreement with Allegheny County

The council approved the purchase of a 2023 International HX620 trash truck for $272,840 and a financing agreement at 5.02% interest over 7 years. They also ratified the hiring of a part-time police officer and a part-time firefighter, approved a pollinator garden project up to $20,000, and tabled an EV charging management contract for further review.

• Approved purchase of 2023 International HX620 trash truck for $272,840 (unanimous)
• Approved financing proposal from Community Leasing Partners at 5.02% over 7 years (unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of Ronald Waros as Part-Time Police Officer (unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of Megan Barko as Part-Time Firefighter (unanimous)
• Approved pollinator garden project scope of work up to $20,000 using LSA funds (6-2)
• Approved agreement with Duquesne Light for Community and Fleet Charging Program (unanimous)
• Tabled Master Services Agreement with Green Edge Tech Electric for EV charging management (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #23-02 for South Braddock Avenue Transfer Agreement with Allegheny County (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding its regular agenda meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the purchase and financing of a garbage truck, agreements for EV charging and technology services, and an ordinance for the Kenmawr Bridge transfer. The council will also ratify the hiring of a part-time police officer and firefighter, and discuss hiring Note Counsel for a borrowing. Public comment is scheduled.

• Discuss garbage truck purchase and two motions: purchase and financing
• Discuss agreement with Duquesne Light for EV Charging and GreenEdge Technology
• Discuss ordinance for Kenmawr Bridge Transfer Agreement between Allegheny County and Swissvale
• Ratify hiring of part-time Police Officer
• Ratify hiring of part-time firefighter

Council approved a $150 donation to the Swissvale Edible Garden Tour. The board discussed the purchase of a garbage truck, a bridge transfer agreement, and the hiring of a part-time police officer, though no votes were recorded for these items. Council President Ansell appointed F. Quinn to the DPW Committee.

• Approved $150 donation to the Edible Garden Tour
• Appointed F. Quinn to the DPW Committee
• Authorized Solicitor Robert McTiernan to negotiate with Greenedge Technology's lawyer
• Tabled Greenedge contract vote until next meeting

Shade Tree Committee

The Swissvale Shade Tree Committee (SSTAC) is organizing several spring tree-related activities, including a cleanup at Wilkins School, a tree planting at Naomi's House, and a possible event with Universal Academy. They also received approval for the 2022 Tree City USA application and are preparing a fall Tree Vitalize application. The meeting covers planning and coordination for these events.

• Tree City USA 2022 application approved; recognition materials expected before Arbor Day
• Wilkins School hillside cleanup scheduled for May 13, 2023 at 9:00 am
• Tree planting at Naomi's House, 7528 Roslyn Street, on May 6, 2023 at 9:00 am
• Fall 2023 Tree Vitalize application due June 1, 2023; requests for 4 residential and 8 replacement trees on Edgewood Avenue
• Pollinator Garden work session on May 6, 2023 at 10:00 am; five Paw Paw trees provided by Tree Pittsburgh

The commission noted the approval of the 2022 Tree City USA application. Members scheduled a cleanup event at Wilkins School for May 13, 2023, and a tree planting at 7528 Roslyn Street for May 6, 2023. The committee is also preparing a Fall 2023 Tree Vitalize application.

• Scheduled Wilkins School hillside cleanup for May 13, 2023
• Scheduled tree planting at 7528 Roslyn Street for May 6, 2023
• Confirmed 2022 Tree City USA application was approved

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on April 3, 2023. The main action item is a motion to approve a conditional use request by Top Tier Venues to operate a Catering Hall/Event Venue at 1703 Monongahela Avenue, subject to zoning conditions and specific closing times. The council will also vote to approve the minutes from previous meetings and the borough's paid bills. The agenda includes public comment, a 'Meet the Police' segment, and reports from various borough officers and committees.

• Conditional use request by Top Tier Venues for a Catering Hall/Event Venue at 1703 Monongahela Avenue, with a 9:00 p.m. closing Sunday-Thursday and 11:00 p.m. on Friday/Saturday
• Motion to approve minutes from the February 22, 2023 Council Agenda Meeting and March 1, 2023 Council Meeting
• Motion to approve the Borough of Swissvale paid bills (amount to be filled in at meeting)
• Reports from C.O.G., CONNECT, Building Committee, President, Mayor, Borough Manager, Borough Engineer, Water Authority, and Solicitor

Council approved a request for Top Tier Venues to operate a catering hall and event venue with specific closing time restrictions. The board also approved over $760,000 in paid bills and extended the Human Relations Commission application deadline.

• Approved Conditional Use request for Top Tier Venues at 1703 Monongahela Avenue (All Ayes)
• Approved Borough paid bills totaling $760,323.97 (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2023, and March 1, 2023 meetings (All Ayes)
• Extended Human Relations Commission application deadline to April 30th

Borough Council

Swissvale Borough Council holds a public hearing and special meeting to consider a conditional use request from Top Tier Venues to operate a catering hall/event venue at 1703 Monongahela Avenue, and to appoint someone to fill a vacant council seat. The agenda meeting that follows includes discussion and decisions on the venue request, a garbage truck purchase, an EV charging application, a pollinator garden, and a proposed Eagle Scout project.

• Public hearing on conditional use request by Top Tier Venues for catering hall/event venue at 1703 Monongahela Avenue
• Motion to appoint a council member to fill vacant unexpired term caused by resignation of Abigail Salisbury, term expiring December 31, 2025
• Discussion/decision on Top Tier Venues conditional use request
• Discussion of garbage truck purchase
• Discussion of Duquesne Light EV charging application and agreement with Greenedge Technology

Council appointed Fred Quinn to fill a vacant seat following the resignation of Abigail Salisbury. The meeting also included a public hearing for a catering hall request and discussions on infrastructure and grants, though no further votes were recorded.

• Appointed Fred Quinn to vacant council seat through December 31, 2025 (All ayes, A. Stribling abstained)

Shade Tree Committee

The commission discussed pending tree requests and maintenance tasks, including the status of the 2023 TreeCity USA application. No formal votes or official decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Discussed tree requests for 1237 Lancaster Ave and 7729 Stanton Ave
• Identified eight open pits on Edgewood Avenue and two on Braddock Avenue for replacement trees
• Proposed installation of tree tags on trees planted last Fall
• Reported removal of tree stakes and ties at Park Avenue Square
• Reported removal of bagworms from Church & Braddock parklet
• Scheduled pollinator garden work sessions for March 11, April 8, and May 6
• Scheduled meeting with Woodstock Avenue residents for March 11

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on March 1, 2023, with several routine actions on the agenda. They will vote on approving the minutes, paying bills totaling $270,802.72, and amending the collective bargaining agreement with the police union. The council will also consider a contract with Sable Kennels for animal control services and re-promulgate the Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting includes public comment and reports from various officials.

• Approval of paid bills in the amount of $270,802.72
• Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Swissvale Police Officers Association (2022-2026)
• Agreement with Sable Kennels for Animal Control Services (March 1, 2023 – February 28, 2025)
• Re-promulgation of the Emergency Operations Plan
• Recognition of Woodland Hills Rising Star – Miss Robin Proctor

Borough Council approved a collective bargaining agreement amendment for part-time police officers and a two-year contract for animal control services. The council also authorized the re-promulgation of the Emergency Operations Plan and approved over $270,000 in paid bills.

• Approved paid bills in the amount of $270,802.72 (All Ayes)
• Approved Part-Time Police Officers amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2022-2026 (All Ayes)
• Approved agreement with Sable Kennels for Animal Control Services from March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2025 (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution 23-04 authorizing the re-promulgation of the Emergency Operations Plan (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2023 and February 1, 2023 meetings (All Ayes)

Borough Council

The meeting consisted of discussions regarding a part-time police contract, a kennel service renewal, and an emergency operations plan. No formal votes on these items were recorded. Council also discussed the possibility of returning to in-person meetings and the process for filling a vacant council seat.

• Tabled decision on Sable Kennels contract renewal pending solicitor review
• Discussed part-time police contract proposing wage increase from $18.75 to $22.00
• Proposed March 22 public hearing for Top Tier Venues conditional use request
• Discussed biennial approval of Emergency Operations Plan
• Discussed returning to in-person meetings and potential security/ventilation concerns
• Opened applications for vacant council seat (due February 28)

Shade Tree Committee

The Swissvale Shade Tree Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss tree requests, a Tree City USA application, and upcoming tree care events. They are also coordinating with Tree Pittsburgh for new trees and planning maintenance work on existing trees.

• Tree requests for 1237 Lancaster Ave and 7729 Stanton Ave
• Seven open tree pits on Edgewood Avenue near the Busway
• Tree care event on 2/25/2023 at Park Avenue Square off Monongahela Avenue
• Follow-up meetings with Tree Pittsburgh on 2/10/2023 for pollinator garden and Naomi's House lot
• Assessment of nine Callery Pear trees at Hawthorne Place Apartments

The commission scheduled a maintenance event for February 25, 2023, to remove stakes and ties at Park Avenue Square and install tree tags. Members discussed tree requests for Lancaster Avenue and Stanton Avenue, as well as potential plantings via Tree Pittsburgh.

• Scheduled maintenance event for February 25, 2023, at 9:30 am at Park Avenue Square

Borough Council

Council approved several board appointments and authorized a grant application for sewer line replacement on Schley Avenue. The council also declared two properties on Noble Street as dangerous buildings, though they postponed the demolition bid until after June 6, 2023.

• Approved paid bills totaling $522,979.92 (All Ayes)
• Appointed Veryl Lawson and George Petty to the Planning Commission (All Ayes)
• Appointed Gilbert Miller to the Zoning Hearing Board (All Ayes)
• Appointed Tracey Crombie Collins to the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority Board (All Ayes)
• Appointed Pamela Schmidbauer to the Civil Service Commission (All Ayes)
• Appointed Michael Takacs and Kurt Summersgill to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution #23-02 for a COVID-19 Small Water and Sewer Grant for Schley Avenue (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution #23-03 declaring 2115 and 2117 Noble Street dangerous buildings (4-3)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding an agenda meeting with public comment and departmental reports. The main agenda item is a discussion of appointments to boards and commissions. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Discuss appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Police report by Chief Watson
• Code and Fire report by Chief Wilhelm
• Public Works report by Jordan D’Ambrosio
• Borough Manager report by Greg Bachy

Council discussed updating a sewer repair resolution for Schley Ave to $400,000 and addressed vacancies on the Recreation Board. The Borough Manager announced that administrative and police offices will move to temporary headquarters on February 2-3.

• Discussed updating sewer repair resolution for Schley Ave to $400,000
• Discussed filling 3 empty seats on the Recreation Board
• Scheduled demolition clearance hearing for 2115 & 2117 Noble Street for February 1

Shade Tree Committee

The Swissvale Shade Tree Committee is reviewing new tree requests, a health issue with a library tree, and potential planting and cleanup projects. They also completed the TreeCity USA application for 2022 and discussed upcoming maintenance tasks.

• TreeCity USA 2022 application submitted December 16, 2022
• New tree requests for 1237 Lancaster and 7729 Stanton Ave
• Unhealthy tree in front of Swissvale Library to be assessed in spring
• Tree planting at LaClair Street near Frick Park with Tree Pittsburgh
• Proposed cleanup of invasives around Wilkins School Community Center

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on January 4, 2023. Key actions include approving minutes, paying bills totaling $1,338,249.37, and voting on Ordinance #23-01 to establish a Human Relations Commission and prohibit discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations. The council will also consider a resolution to destroy certain municipal records and hear reports from various committees and officials.

• Ordinance #23-01: Creates Human Relations Commission and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and other protected classes
• Resolution #23-01: Authorizes destruction of certain municipal records
• Approval of paid bills totaling $1,338,249.37
• Mayoral proclamation declaring April 10-14, 2023 as Local Government Week
• Public comment and 'Meet the Police' session

Council approved an ordinance creating the Swissvale Human Relations Commission and prohibiting discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations. The board also approved over $1.3 million in paid bills and authorized the destruction of specific municipal records.

• Approved Ordinance #23-01 creating the Swissvale Human Relations Commission and prohibiting discrimination (All Ayes)
• Approved paid bills totaling $1,338,249.37 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #23-01 to allow the destruction of certain municipal records (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes from November 30, 2022, and December 7, 2022, meetings (All Ayes)