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🗳️ Election results (1 races)
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City Council
Christine Carnevali ✓ 285 · Christine Carnevali ✓ 285 · Kathryn Specht-Coban ✓ 257 · Kathryn Specht-Coban ✓ 257 · John D. Simmons, Jr. ✓ 254 · John D. Simmons, Jr. ✓ 254
Recent meetings
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Borough Mayor & Council
Council votes on a $21,140 paving contract for Woodland Ave.
The Blawnox Borough Council will approve the June 10 meeting minutes and a $117,622.75 General Fund check list. A public hearing will be held on the Comcast Cable franchise agreement. The council will consider a resolution recognizing Ulyana Kubini's achievements and a motion to accept a $21,140 Highland paving contract for Woodland Ave.
- Approval of June 10, 2026 council meeting minutes
- Approval of General Fund checks totaling $117,622.75
- Public hearing on Comcast Cable franchise agreement
- Resolution 2026-8 recognizing achievements of Ulyana Kubini
- Motion to accept Highland paving contract of $21,140 for Woodland Ave
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Borough of Blawnox
Borough of Blawnox Council Meeting
Wednesday July 8, 2026
6:30pm
In Person & Zoom Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments from the Public
Agenda Items
1. Approval of Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes from June 10, 2026
2. Approval of Bill List
General Fund Checks- $117,622.75
3.Public hearing and comments for Comcast Cable Franchise agreement
4. Resolution 2026-8- recognizing the achievements of Ulyana Kubini
Public Safety
Property & Planning
Finance
a. motion to accept Highland paving contract of $21,140.00 for woodland ave. To be paid out of Capital fund.
Public Works
Strategic Planning
Community Events
Reports: In your packets
A. Manager’s Report in your packet
B. Engineers Report in your packet.
Old Business
New Business —
Comments from the Public: Non-Agenda Items
Adjournment
376 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412-828-4141
Fax: 412-828-7138
Wed Jun 10, 2026
Borough Mayor & Council
Council will consider a $25,000 paving project on Woodland Rd
The Blawnox Borough Council will approve the May 13 meeting minutes and a $101,732.80 general fund check list. It will consider a resolution for a salt purchase agreement and three separate motions: paving a portion of Woodland Rd for up to $25,000, hiring a summer intern for up to $3,500, and replacing a fire hydrant for up to $7,000. Manager and engineer reports will also be reviewed.
- Approve regular council meeting minutes from May 13, 2026
- Approve general fund checks totaling $101,732.80
- Motion to pave a portion of Woodland Rd (not to exceed $25,000)
- Motion to approve a summer intern position (not to exceed $3,500)
- Motion for fire hydrant replacement (not to exceed $7,000)
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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple finance and infrastructure actions, including a $90,726.64 CDBG award
The borough council approved the May 13 meeting minutes and a $101,732.80 General Fund bill. It also adopted several finance resolutions, including a salt purchase agreement, paving on Woodland Rd, a summer intern position, and a fire hydrant replacement. The council amended the agenda and awarded the CDBG 51 bid to Ron Gillete Inc for $90,726.64. All motions passed unanimously (5-0).
- Approved May 13 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved General Fund bills for May, $101,732.80 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-07 for salt purchase agreement (5-0)
- Approved paving of a portion of Woodland Rd, not to exceed $25,000 (5-0)
- Approved summer intern position, not to exceed $3,500 (5-0)
- Approved fire hydrant replacement, not to exceed $7,000 (5-0)
- Amended agenda to add award of CDBG 51 bid (5-0)
- Awarded CDBG 51 bid to Ron Gillete Inc, $90,726.64 (5-0)
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Borough of Blawno x
376 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412-828-4141
Fax: 412-828-7138
Borough of Blawnox Council Meeting
Wednesday June 10 , 202 6
6:30pm
In Person & Zoom Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments from the Public
Agenda Items
1. Approval of Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes from May 13 , 2026
2. Approval of Bill List
General F und Checks for $ 101 ,732.8 0
Public Safety
Property & Planning
Finance
Resolution 2026-07- salt purchase agreement
Motion- to pave portion of Woodland Rd - not to exceed $25,000
Motion- to approve summer intern- not to exceed $3,500
Motion- Fire Hydrant replacement- not to exceed $7,000-
Public Works
Strategic Planning
Community Events
Reports : In your packets
A. Manager ’s Report in your packet
B. Engineers Report in your packet.
Old Business
New Business –
Comments from the Public : Non -Agenda Items
E xecutive Session :
Adjournment
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MINUTES
BLAWNOX BOROUGH COUNCIL
Regular Meeting June 10, 2026
Call to Order
President Laskey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. A zoom was
available for anyone who could not attend in person.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
The roll was called to establish a quorum.
Council Members Present: Christine Carnevali, President Deborah Laskey, Vice President
Randall Stoddard, Kelly Drum and Matthew Stanezak.
Council Members Not Present: Mark Lombardi and Katie Coban
Also Present: Solicitor Dalfonso, Mayor Anthony Gross, Engineer Gordon Taylor, and Borough
Manager Cory Dennison. Assistant Borough Manager Mallori McDowell was present via Zoom.
Comments from the Public - No Comments
Agenda Items
1) Motion to approve Council Meeting Minutes of the May 13', 2026 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Laskey Second: Ms. Carnevali Motion Carried: 5-0
2) Motion to approve bills from the General Fund for May in the amount $101,732.80,
Moved: Nir. Stanczak Second: Mr. Stoddard Notion Carried: 5-0
Public Safety ~ Nothing at this time
Property and Planning —
1) The committee will be meeting next week.
Finance Committee —
1) Resolution 2026-07 — salt purchase agreement
Moved: Mr. Stanczak Second: Mr. Stoddard Motion Carried: 5-0
2) Motion — to pave portion of Woodland Rd — not to exceed $25,000
Moved: Mr. Stanezak Second: Mr. Stoddard Motion Carried: 5-0
3) Motion — to approve summer intern — not to exceed $3,500
Moved: Mr. Stanczak Second: Mr. Stoddard Motion Carried: 5-
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Wed May 13, 2026
Borough Mayor & Council
Blawnox Council to vote on $347,331.90 in general fund payments
The Borough Council will meet to approve a bill list for general fund checks and consider two resolutions. The meeting includes reports from the Borough Manager and Engineer.
- Approval of General Fund checks totaling $347,331.90
- Resolution 2026-05: Adoption of the Allegheny County Hazardous mitigation plan
- Resolution 2026-06: Jr. Council member
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✓ Decided: Council approved budget, minutes and hazard plan in May meeting
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting and authorized $347,331.90 in General Fund bills for April. They also adopted the Allegheny County Hazardous Mitigation Plan and passed a resolution recognizing Junior Council Member Simon Passerrello‑Carnevali. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved April 8 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved $347,331.90 General Fund bills for April (5-0)
- Adopted Allegheny County Hazardous Mitigation Plan (5-0)
- Approved resolution recognizing Jr Council Member Simon Passerrello‑Carnevali (5-0)
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Borough of Blawno x
376 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412-828-4141
Fax: 412-828-7138
Borough of Blawnox Council Meeting
Wednesday May 13 , 202 6
6:30pm
In Person & Zoom Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments from the Public
Agenda Items
1. Approval of Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 8 , 2026
2. Approval of Bill List
General F und Checks for $347,331.90
Public Safety
Property & Planning
Finance
May 20, 2026 meeting
Public Works
Strategic Planning
Resolution 2026-05- adoption of the Allegheny County Hazardous mitigation plan
Community Events
Reports : In your packets
A. Manager ’s Report in your packet
B. Engineers Report in your packet.
Old Business
New Business – resolution 2026-06 Jr. Council member
Comments from the Public : Non -Agenda Items
E xecutive Session :
Adjournment
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MINUTES
BLAWNOX BOROUGH COUNCIL
Regular Meeting May 13", 2026
Call to Order
President Laskey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. A zoom was
available for anyone who could not attend in person.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
The roll was called to establish a quorum.
Council Members Present: Christine Carnevali, Katie Coban, President Deborah Laskey, Kelly
Drum and Matthew Stanczak.
Council Members Not Present: Mark Lombardi and Vice President Randall Stoddard
Also Present: Solicitor Dalfonso, Junior Council Member Simon Passerrello-Carnevali, Mayor
Anthony Gross, Engineer Gordon Taylor, and Borough Manager Cory Dennison. Assistant
Borough Manager Mallori McDowell was present via Zoom.
Commenis from the Public - No Comments
Agenda Items
1) Motion to approve Council Meeting Minutes of the April 8", 2026 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Laskey Second: Ms. Carnevali Motion Carried: 5-0
2) Motion to approve bills from the General Fund for April in the amount $347,331.90.
Moved: Mr. Stanezak Second: Ms. Coban Motion Carried: 5-0
Public Safety —
1) There is a tree on Center Avenue that we need to have cut down; on our property.
2) There is an issue with a fire hydrant at 128 2"4 Street; we will need to get bids.
Property and Planning — Nothing at this time
Finance Committee —
1) The Finance Committee will be meeting May 20, 2026. They are reviewing options for
parking on Freeport Road and several other small iterns.
Public Works — Nothing at this time
St
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
Borough Mayor & Council
Blawnox Council to review over $440,000 in bills and engineering costs
The Borough Council will meet to approve the November general fund checks and review engineering reports. The meeting includes a resolution regarding CDBG funds and updates on public works and strategic planning.
- Approval of General Fund checks for November totaling $320,954.48
- Resolution 2026-4 to opt-in for County CDBG funds
- Insight Pipe payment of $25,037.48
- Change order #2 for $106,683.13
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✓ Decided: Council approved $320,954.48 in General Fund bills for March
The borough council approved the March General Fund bills totaling $320,954.48 and adopted several financial resolutions, including a $25,037.48 partial payment to Insight Pipe and a $106,683.13 change order. The council also approved an opt‑in resolution to work with the county for CDBG funds. Additionally, council members agreed to remove a water meter for a resident, contingent on a promise not to revert the property to a duplex.
- Approved March General Fund bills of $320,954.48 (6‑0)
- Approved partial payment to Insight Pipe of $25,037.48 (6‑0)
- Approved Change Order #2 of $106,683.13 (6‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2026‑04 to opt‑in for county CDBG funds (6‑0)
- Approved minutes of the March 11, 2026 meeting (6‑0)
- Agreed to remove water meter for 229 2"4 Street if resident promises not to convert back to duplex (no vote recorded)
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Borough of Blawno x
376 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412-828-4141
Fax: 412-828-7138
Borough of Blawnox Council Meeting
Wednesday April 8 , 202 6
6:30pm
In Person & Zoom Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments from the Public
Agenda Items
1. Approval of Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 2026
2. Approval of Bill List
General F und Checks for November $ 320,954.48
Public Safety
Property & Planning
Finance
April 15, 2026 meeting
Resolution 2026-4- working with County for CDBG funds- “ opt-in ”
Public Works
Strategic Planning
Community Events
Reports : In your packets
A. Manager ’s Report in your packet
B. Engineers Report in your packet.
1. Insight Pipe- $25,0 37.48
2. change order number #2 $106,683.13
Old Business
New Business
Comments from the Public : Non -Agenda Items
E xecutive Session :
Adjournment
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MINUTES
BLAWNOX BOROUGH COUNCIL
Regular Meeting April 8, 2026
Call to Order
President Laskey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. A zoom was
available for anyone who could not attend in person.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
The roll was called to establish a quorum.
Council Members Present: Christine Carnevali, Katie Coban, President Deborah Laskey, Vice
President Randall Stoddard, Kelly Drum and Matthew Stanczak.
Council Members Not Present: Mark Lombardi
Also Present: Solicitor Daifonso, Junior Council Member Simon Passerrello-Carnevali, Mayor
Anthony Gross, Engineer Gordon Taylor, and Borough Manager Cory Dennison.
Comments from the Public - No Comments
Agenda Items
1) Motion to approve Council Meeting Minutes of the March 11", 2026 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Laskey Second: Ms. Carnevali Motion Carried: 6-0
2) Motion to approve bills from the General Fund for March in the amount $320,954.48.
Moved: Mr. Stanezak Second: Mr. Stoddard Motion Carried: 6-0
Public Safety — Nothing at this time
Property and Planning — Nothing at this time
Finance Committee —
1) The Finance Committee will be meeting April 15, 2026
2) Motion to approve Resolution 2026-04 Working with County for CDBG funds — “opt-in”
Moved: Mr. Stanezak Second: Ms. Coban Motion Carried: 6-0
Public Works — Nothing at this time
Strategic Planning — Nothing at this time
Community Events — Nothing at this time
Reports (Available Upon Request)
A. Manager’s Report — No Questions
B. En
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
Borough Mayor & Council
Council to approve $18,998.10 for insight pipe
The Blawnox Borough Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes and the General Fund checks totaling $180,212.88. The council will also vote on a motion to allocate $18,998.10 for an insight pipe. Additional agenda items include updates on MS‑4, public‑safety ordinances for dumpsters and trailers, and other resolutions.
- Approve February 11, 2026 council meeting minutes
- Approve General Fund checks for November totaling $180,212.88
- Motion to approve $18,998.10 for insight pipe
- Ordinance 641 – dumpsters
- Ordinance 642 – trailers
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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves $18,998 payment, new safety ordinances and February budget
The council approved several items, including the February General Fund bills totaling $180,212.88, a partial payment of $18,998.10 to Insight Pipe, and two new ordinances regulating dumpsters and trailers. It also accepted donations for tree replacement and veteran‑banner replacement. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).
- Amended agenda to include Insight Pipe payment of $18,998.10 (5-0)
- Approved February 11, 2026 council minutes (5-0)
- Approved February General Fund bills of $180,212.88 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #641 regulating dumpsters (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #642 defining trailers (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-02 accepting tree‑replacement donations (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-03 accepting veteran‑banner replacement donations (5-0)
- Approved partial payment to Insight Pipe of $18,998.10 (5-0)
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Borough of Blawno x
376 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412-828-4141
Fax: 412-828-7138
Borough of Blawnox Council Meeting
Wednesday March 1 1 , 202 6
In Person & Zoom Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments from the Public
Agenda Items
1. Approval of Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 2026
2. Approval of Bill List
General F und Checks for November $ 180,212.88
3. MS-4 update
Public Safety
Ordinance 641 - dumpsters
Ordinance 642 - trailers
Property & Planning
Finance
Resolution 2- donations
Resolution 3- donations
Public Works
Strategic Planning
Community Events
Meeting on March 18, 2026
Reports : In your packets
A. Manager ’s Report in your packet
B. Engineers Report in your packet.
Motion to approve $18,998.10 for insight pipe.
Old Business
New Business
Comments from the Public : Non -Agenda Items
E xecutive Session :
Adjournment
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MINUTES
BLAWNOX BOROUGH COUNCIL
Regular Meeting March 11", 2026
Call to Order
President Laskey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p m. in Gouncil Chambers A zoom was
available for anyone who could not attend in person.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
The roll was called to establish a quorum.
Council Members Present: Christine Carnevali, Katie Coban, President Deborah Laskey, Vice
President Randall Stoddard, and Matthew Stanczak.
Council Members Not Present: Mark Lombardi and Kelly Drum
Also Present: Solicitor Dalfonso, Junior Council Member Simon Passerrello-Carnevali, Mayor
Anthony Gross, Engineer Anna Donaldson, and Borough Manager Cory Dennison. Assistant
Borough Manager Mallori McDowell was present via Zoom.
Motion to Amend the Agenda to Include the payment for Insight Pipe in the amount of
~ $18,998.10. .
Moved: Ms, Coban "Second: Ms. Carnévali .Motion Carried: 50 .
Comments from the Public —No Comments
Agenda items
1) Motion to approve Council Meeting Minutes of the February 11", 2026 meeting.
Moved: Ms, Laskey Second: Ms. Coban Motion Carried: 5-0
2) Motion to approve bills from the General Fund for February in the amount $180,212.88.
Moved: Mr. Stanczak Second: Mr. Stoddard Motion Carried: 5-0
Public Safety
1) Motion to Approve Ordinance #641 — Regulating Dumpsters
Moved: Ms. Laskey Second: Mr. Stoddard Motion Carried: 5-0
Question from Councilman Stoddard: Is there a fee involved with the dumpster permit? A
permit process has been set up. so there wi
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
Borough Mayor & Council
Council will vote on a resolution for a new cable franchise agreement
The Blawnox Borough Council will approve the January 5 meeting minutes and approve checks totaling $234,090.15. They will authorize a partial payment of $55,223.54 for Phase VIII sanitary sewer repairs. The council will consider a resolution concerning a cable franchise agreement and motions to advertise Ordinance 641 for storage sheds and Ordinance 642 for trailers on borough roads. Old business includes a recycling update, and the meeting will conclude with an executive session.
- Approve partial payment of Phase VIII sanitary sewer repairs – $55,223.54
- Motion to pass resolution regarding cable franchise agreement
- Motion to advertise Ordinance 641 – storage sheds on borough roads
- Motion to advertise Ordinance 642 – trailers on borough roads
- Approve checks issued – $234,090.15
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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple budget and infrastructure items, all with unanimous votes
The council unanimously approved the January reorganization and council meeting minutes. It also approved $234,090.15 in General Fund bills and a $55,223.54 partial payment for Phase VIII sanitary sewer repairs. A resolution on the borough's cable franchise agreement was passed, and advertising for Ordinances 641 (storage sheds) and 642 (trailers) was approved. All motions carried 6‑0.
- Approved Jan 5 reorganization and council minutes (6‑0)
- Approved General Fund bills for January, $234,090.15 (6‑0)
- Approved partial payment for Phase VIII sewer repairs, $55,223.54 (6‑0)
- Passed resolution on cable franchise agreement (6‑0)
- Approved advertising for Ordinance 641 – storage sheds on borough roads (6‑0)
- Approved advertising for Ordinance 642 – trailers on borough roads (6‑0)
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Borough of Blawno x
376 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412-828-4141
Fax: 412-828-7138
Borough of Blawnox Council Meeting
Wednesday February 11 , 2026
In Person & Zoom Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments from the Public
Agenda Items
1. Approval of Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes January 5 , 202 6
2. Approval of checks issued
$234,090.15
Public Safety
Fire Department
O ’Hara Police Department
Property & Planning
Finance
Public Works
Strategic Planning
Committee Assignments
Community Events
Reports : In your packets
A. Manager ’s Report in your packet
B. Engineers Report in your packet.
1. Motion to approve partial payment of Phase VIII sanitary sewer repairs- $55,223.54
Old Business
recycling update
New Business
1. Motion to pass Resolution regarding cable franchise agreement
2. Motion to advertise Ordinance 641- related to storage sheds on Borough roads
3. Motion to advertise Ordinance 642- related to trailers on Borough roads
Comments from the Public : Non -Agenda Items
E xecutive Session :
Adjournment
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MINUTES
BLAWNOX BOROUGH COUNCIL
Regular Meeting February 11", 2026
Call to Order
President Laskey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. A zoom was
available for anyone who could not attend in person.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
The roll was called to establish a quorum.
Council Members Present: Christine Carnevali, Katie Coban, President Deborah Laskey, Vice
President Randall Stoddard, Matthew Stanczak, and Kelly Drum.
Council Members Not Present: Mark Lombardi
Also Present: Solicitor Dalfonso, Junior Council Member Simon Passerrello-Carnevali, Mayor
Anthony Gross, Engineer Gordon Taylor, and Borough Manager Cory Dennison. Assistant
Borough Manager Mallori McDowell was present via Zoom.
Comments from the Public - No Comments
Agenda items
1) Motion to approve Reorganization Meeting Minutes of January 5", 2026 and the Council
Meeting Minutes of the January 5", 2026 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Laskey Second: Ms. Carnevali Motion Carried: 6-0
2) Motion to approve bills from the General Fund for January in the amount $234,090.15.
Moved: Mr. Stanczak Second: Ms. Coban Motion Carried: 6-0
Public Safety
1) Fire Department — Nothing to Report
2) O’Hara Police Department — Nothing to Report
Property and Planning — Nothing at this time
Finance Committee — Nothing at this time
Public Works — Nothing at this time
Strategic Planning
1) Committee Assignments —Everyone has their assignments. Public Safety and Public
Works will meet this month.
Community
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
Borough Mayor & Council
Council will vote on filling a vacant councilmember seat
The Blawnox Borough Council meeting will approve the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes and a check payment of $164,610.85. Council members will consider a resolution to fill a vacant councilmember seat. Additional reports from the manager and engineers, as well as old business items on recycling and the Emergency Notifications System, will be discussed.
- Approval of December 10, 2025 council meeting minutes
- Approval of checks issued totaling $164,610.85
- Resolution to fill vacant councilmember seat
- Manager’s Report (in packet)
- Engineers Report (in packet)
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✓ Decided: Council appoints Kelly Drum to council, approves Dec minutes and $164.6K budget
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. They also approved General Fund bills for December totaling $164,610.85. Additionally, the council appointed Kelly Drum to fill the remainder of an unexpired council term for two years. All three motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.
- Approved December 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved General Fund bills for December totaling $164,610.85 (6-0)
- Appointed Kelly Drum to a two‑year council term (6-0)
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Borough of Blawnox
376 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412-828-4141
Fax: 412-828-7138
Borough of Blawnox Council Meeting
Monday January 5, 2026
In Person & Zoom Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments from the Public
Agenda Items
Approval of Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2025
Approval of checks issued
164,610.85
Resolution to fill vacant Councilmember seat
Public Safety
Fire Department
O’Hara Police Department
Property & Planning
Finance
Public Works
Strategic Planning
Committee Assignments
Community Events
Reports: In your packets
Manager’s Report in your packet
Engineers Report in your packet.
Old Business
recycling
Emergency Notifications System
New Business
Comments from the Public: Non-Agenda Items
Executive Session:
Adjournment
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MINUTES
BLAWNOX BOROUGH COUNCIL
Regular Meeting January 5", 2026
Call to Order
President Laskey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
The roll was called to establish a quorum.
Council Members Present: President Deborah Laskey, Vice President Randall Stoddard, Katie
Coban, Matthew Stanezak, Christine Carnevali, and Mark Lombardi. Kelly Drum was sworn in
during the meeting.
Council Members Not Present: N/A
Also Present: Mayor Anthony Gross, Engineer Gordon Taylor, and Borough Manager Cory
Dennison. Assistant Borough Manager Mallori McDowell was present via Facetime.
Comments from the Public - No Commenis
Agenda Items
1) Motion to approve Council Meeting Minutes of the December 10", 2025 meeting.
Moved: Ms. Laskey Second: Ms, Carnevali Motion Carried: 6-0
2) Motion to approve bills from the General Fund for December in the amount $164,610.85.
Moved: Mr. Stanczak Second: Mr. Stoddard Motion Carried: 6-0
3) Motion to approve Resolution 2026-1 Appointing Kelly Drum to a 2 year Council term
(the remainder of an unexpired term).
Moved: Ms. Coban Second: Mr. Stoddard Motion Carried: 6-0
Public Safety
1) Fire Department — Nothing to Report
2) O'Hara Police Department — Nothing to Report
Property and Planning — Nothing at this time
Finance Committee — Nothing at this time
Public Works — Nothing at this time
Strategic Planning
1) Committee Assignments — Passed out a committee schedule; the meetings will take
place
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
Borough Mayor & Council
Council will appoint a new Borough Manager and approve his contract
The Blawnox Borough Council will swear in newly elected members and the tax collector, then elect a council president and vice president. The meeting will also appoint a Borough Manager and approve his employment contract, along with several other officer appointments. Additional items include selecting banks for borough deposits and accepting a resignation letter.
- Election of Council President
- Election of Council Vice President
- Appointment of Borough Manager and approval of contract
- Engineer – Senate Engineers and Surveyors, a Division of LSSE
- Solicitor – DODARO, DALFONSO, MATTA & CAMBEST, P.C
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✓ Decided: Council elected new President and Vice President and approved all appointments
The council elected Deborah E. Laskey as council president and Randall Stoddard as vice president, each by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also approved appointments for borough manager (Cory Dennison), engineer (Senate Engineers and Surveyors, a division of LSSE), solicitor (Dodaro, Dalfonso, Matta & Cambest, P.C.), treasurer (Cory Dennison), and designated Dollar Bank as the depository for borough and real‑estate tax funds, all with 6‑0 votes. The council accepted a resignation letter with a 6‑0 vote.
- Elected Deborah E. Laskey as Council President (6-0)
- Elected Randall Stoddard as Council Vice President (6-0)
- Appointed Cory Dennison as Borough Manager (6-0)
- Appointed Senate Engineers and Surveyors (LSSE) as Engineer (6-0)
- Appointed Dodaro, Dalfonso, Matta & Cambest, P.C. as Solicitor (6-0)
- Appointed Cory Dennison as Treasurer (6-0)
- Designated Dollar Bank as depository for borough and real‑estate tax funds (6-0)
- Accepted resignation letter (6-0)
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Borough of Blawnox
376 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412-828-4141
Fax: 412-828-7138
Borough of Blawnox Council Meeting
Monday January 5, 2026
Re-organization meeting
In Person & Zoom Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
- Swearing in of recently elected council members and tax collector
Roll Call
Comments from the Public
Agenda Items
Election of Council President
Election of Council Vice President
Appointment of Borough Manager and approval of contract
Engineer – Senate Engineers and Surveyors, a Division of LSSE
Solicitor – DODARO, DALFONSO, MATTA & CAMBEST, P.C
Treasurer – Cory Dennison
Secretary- Cory Dennison
Building Inspector/Zoning Officer – Building Inspection Underwriters
Zoning Officer Building Inspection Underwriters
Depository (Bank) for Borough – Dollar Bank
Depository (Bank) for Real Estate Tax Collector – Dollar Bank
Acceptance of resignation letter
Old Business
New Business
Comments from the Public: Non-Agenda Items
Executive Session:
Adjournment
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BLAWNOX BOROUGH
REORGINIZATION MEETING Minutes
JANUARY 5, 2026
Council Chambers
Mayor Anthony Gross
Call to Order: 6:05 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Oaths of Office were administered to:
© Deborah £. Laskey, Council Member
® Randall Stoddard, Council Member
e Matthew Stanczak, Council Member
e Christine Carnevalli, Council Member
e Mark Lombardi, Council Member
e Casey Cunningham, Tax Collector
Roll Call Council Members Present: Deborah E. Laskey, Randall Stoddard, Katie Coban, Matt
Stanczak, Christine Carnevali and Mark Lombardi.
Also, Present: Gordon Taylor, Engineer, Cory Dennison, Borough Manager, and Anthony W.
Gross, Mayor. Mallori McDowell, Assistant Borough Manager was present via Facetime.
Nominations for Council President: Deborah E. Laskey
Motion to Elect Deborah E. Laskey: Mr. Stoddard Second: Mr. Stanczak
Vote: : yes-6 No-0 Abstain-0
Nomination for Council Vice President: Randall Stoddard
Motion to Elect Randall Stoddard: Mr. Stanczak Second: Ms. Carnevali
Vote: yes-6 No-0 Abstain-0
Motion to Appoint:
Borough Manager and Approve Contract: Cory Dennison
Motion: Ms. Laskey Second: Ms. Coban Yes: 6 No:0
Engineer: Senate Engineers and Surveyors, a Division of LSSE
Motion: Mr. Stoddard Second: Mr. Stanczak Yes: 6 No:0
Solicitor: | Dodaro, Dalfonso, Matta & Cambest, P.C.
Motion: Ms. Coban Second: Ms. Carnevali Yes: 6 No: 0
Treasurer: Cory Dennison
Motion: Mr. Stoddard Second: Mr. Stanczak Yes: 6 No:0
Secretary: Cory Dennison
Motion: Ms. Coban Second: Ms
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