Blawnox public meetings in 2025

Borough Mayor & Council

The Blawnox Borough Council meeting will consider several financial actions, including the approval of the 2026 budget. Council members will also vote on a contract for a pension administrator and actuary, and on resolutions that set tax and utility rates for 2026. Additional items include partial payments to contractors for roadway and water system improvements.

• Motion to approve contract for Pension Administrator and Actuary
• Motion to approve Resolution #2025-11 fixing the tax rate for 2026
• Motion to approve Resolution #2025-12 setting refuse collection rates for 2026
• Motion to approve partial payment #2 (final) to Shield’s Asphalt Paving – $7,520.21 for roadway improvement program
• Motion to approve partial payment #3 (final) to Konzel Construction Company – $20,943.00 for Water System Improvements – Phase I

The council appointed Cory Dennison as borough manager and signatory for all bank accounts and credit cards. It approved the 2026 municipal budget along with tax, refuse, sewer, and water rate resolutions. Additional actions included adopting a volunteer tax service credit ordinance, approving a pension administrator contract, and authorizing partial payments to two contractors. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Appointed Cory Dennison as manager and signatory for bank accounts (6-0)
• Approved the 2026 Budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-11 fixing the tax rate for 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-12 setting refuse collection rates for 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-13 setting sanitary sewer rates for 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-14 setting water rates for 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #640 Volunteer Tax Service Credit Program to include Real Estate Tax Credit (6-0)
• Approved contract for pension administrator and actuary (6-0)

Borough Mayor & Council

The Blawnox Borough Council will consider several financial and policy motions, including a business privilege tax ordinance and contracts for tax collection and public works. They will also approve October general fund checks totaling $346,576.36 and a partial payment of $7,424.01 to Insight Pipe Contracting LLC. Additional items include adopting the 2021 IPMC and advertising the 2026 budget.

• Approve General Fund Checks for October totaling $346,576.36
• Approve Ordinance #638 Business Privilege Tax
• Accept contract with Keystone Collections to collect the flat business tax
• Approve Partial Payment #1 to Insight Pipe Contracting LLC for $7,424.01
• Approve Ordinance #639 adopting the 2021 IPMC

The Blawnox Borough Council unanimously approved several ordinances, contracts, and budget items. This included the September General Fund bills, multiple tax and volunteer service ordinances, and a public works contract. Additional agreements such as a two‑year kennel contract and a partial payment to Insight Pipe were also accepted.

• Approved September General Fund bills ($346,576.36) (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #638 Business Privilege Tax (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #640 Volunteer Service Credit Program (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #639 adopting the 2021 IPMC (6-0)
• Accepted contract with Keystone Collections for flat business tax (6-0)
• Approved Public Works Contract (6-0)
• Approved partial payment $7,424.01 to Insight Pipe Contracting LLC (6-0)
• Accepted Hoffman Kennel 2‑year agreement starting Jan 1 2026 (6-0)

Borough Mayor & Council

The Blawnox Borough Council will consider several financial and regulatory items, including a $116,529 payment request for a water system tank improvement by Konzel Construction and a $106,308.94 partial payment to Shields Asphalt Paving. The meeting also includes a motion to advertise Ordinance #638 (Business Privilege Tax) and a vote on the 2024 Property Maintenance Code. Additional topics are a traffic light pole at Freeport and Center, and updates on finance, public safety, and community events.

• Motion to approve pay request #2 for Konzel Construction Water System Tank improvements – $116,529.00
• Motion to approve partial payment #1 to Shields Asphalt Paving Inc. – $106,308.94
• Motion to advertise Ordinance #638 Business Privilege Tax
• Motion to approve the 2024 Property Maintenance Code
• Traffic Light Pole installation at Freeport and Center

The council approved the September General Fund bills totaling $193,743.12. It also approved partial payments of $106,308.94 to Shields Asphait Paving Inc. and $116,529.00 to Konzel Construction for water system work. Additionally, the council adopted motions to advertise the Business Privilege Tax ordinance and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, each passing unanimously.

• Approved September General Fund bills $193,743.12 (7-0)
• Approved partial payment $106,308.94 to Shields Asphait Paving Inc. (7-0)
• Approved payment $116,529.00 to Konzel Construction for water system tank improvements (7-0)
• Approved motion to advertise Business Privilege Tax ordinance #638 (7-0)
• Approved motion to advertise adoption of 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 10, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Borough Mayor & Council

The Borough Council will consider several infrastructure payments and tax collection agreements. The meeting includes discussions on public safety, strategic planning, and the borough's centennial update.

• Payment of $106,308.94 to Shields Asphalt Paving Inc. for North Avenue paving
• Payment of $77,328.00 to Konzel Construction Company Inc. for Pa Small Water & Sewer Grant
• Approval of Minimum Municipal Obligation for $24,800.00
• Agreement with Keystone Collections for Delinquent Tax Collection
• Payment of $15,790.00 for CDBG 50 3.12.5

The borough council unanimously approved multiple financial actions, including a $106,308.94 payment for paving North Avenue and a $77,328 payment to Konzel Construction for a water and sewer grant. It also approved the August General Fund bills totaling $142,600.38, the agreement with Keystone Collections for delinquent tax collection, and a $15,790 CDBG payment. Additionally, the council authorized a request for proposals for pension administration services and approved a quote for new computers and a Windows upgrade.

• Approved August 13 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved General Fund bills $142,600.38 (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Keystone Collections for delinquent tax collection (7-0)
• Approved payment to Konzel Construction $77,328 for PA Small Water & Sewer Grant (7-0)
• Approved 1% pay request for paving North Avenue $106,308.94 (7-0)
• Approved CDBG 50 payment $15,790 (7-0)
• Authorized RFP for Pension Administration Services (7-0)
• Approved quote for new computers and Windows upgrade (7-0)

Borough Mayor & Council

Borough Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and grants. The meeting includes discussions on public safety, finance, and property management.

• Approval of General Fund Checks for July totaling $217,018.91
• Invoice for State Pipe Services Inc for $15,229.95
• 2025-09 GEDTF Grant for water meter replacement of $156,786.00
• Insite Pipe Contracting, LLC Phase VIII Sanitary Sewer repairs base bid of $91,350.00
• Insite Pipe Contracting, LLC Phase VIII Sanitary Sewer repair add alternative of $27,460.00

The council approved several financial items, including the July General Fund bills for $217,018.91 and the fire marshal contract, each by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a $15,229.95 invoice to State Pipe Services and a $156,786.00 water‑meter grant. Two contracts for Phase VIII sanitary sewer repairs were awarded to Insite Pipe Contracting for $91,350.00 and an additional $26,860.00, both passing unanimously.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved July General Fund bills $217,018.91 (6-0)
• Approved fire marshal contract (6-0)
• Approved State Pipe Services invoice $15,229.95 (6-0)
• Approved GEDTF water‑meter replacement grant $156,786.00 (6-0)
• Awarded Insite Pipe Contracting Phase VIII sewer repair base bid $91,350.00 (6-0)
• Awarded Insite Pipe Contracting Phase VIII sewer repair add‑alternative $26,860.00 (6-0)

Borough Mayor & Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting and authorized $116,406.86 in General Fund bills for June. They also approved a motion to advertise the borough manager position and adopted the protocol for addressing water leaks. Additionally, the council agreed to purchase 500 centennial books.

• Approved June 11 council minutes (6-0)
• Approved General Fund bills for June, $116,406.86 (6-0)
• Approved motion to advertise borough manager position (6-0)
• Approved borough protocol to address water leaks (6-0)
• Agreed to purchase 500 centennial books (unanimous agreement)

Borough Mayor & Council

The council approved the minutes from the May 14 meeting and authorized $265,081.30 in General Fund bills for April. It adopted several resolutions, including honoring graduating seniors and a centennial banner over Freeport Road. The council also approved agreements with Morton Salt and Comcast, and awarded a $109,800 contract for water valve replacement. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved May 14 council minutes (6-0)
• Approved General Fund bills for April $265,081.30 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07 honoring graduating seniors (6-0)
• Approved Articles of Agreement with Morton Salt at $88.01 (6-0)
• Approved Comcast Franchise Agreement (6-0)
• Approved BCIV Trenching and Utility Installation contract $109,800 for water valve replacement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 Centennial banner over Freeport Road (6-0)

Borough Mayor & Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. They also approved General Fund bills for April totaling $265,081.30. In addition, the council awarded State Pipe Service Inc. a contract for O&M CCTV services for 2025 at $16,400. All three motions passed 6‑0.

• Approved April 9 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved April General Fund bills $265,081.30 (6‑0)
• Awarded State Pipe Service Inc. O&M CCTV contract $16,400 (6‑0)

Borough Mayor & Council

The council approved the March General Fund bills for $109,090.15 and adopted the Emergency Operations Plan. It also approved a $200,000 water and sewer grant and a $143,711.25 paving contract. Additionally, the council adopted a park bathroom mural design and appointed an interim code enforcement officer.

• Approved March General Fund bills ($109,090.15) – vote 6-0
• Adopted Emergency Operations Plan (Resolution 2025-05) – vote 6-0
• Approved $200,000 PA Small Water & Sewer Grant (Resolution 2025-06) – vote 7-0
• Awarded Shields Asphalt Paving Inc. contract for $143,711.25 – vote 7-0
• Approved park bathroom mural design – no vote recorded
• Appointed Kathy Ulanowicz as interim Code Enforcement Officer – vote 7-0
• Approved Council meeting minutes of March 12, 2025 – vote 6-0
• Approved $109,090.15 General Fund bills for March – vote 6-0