Fox public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss the 2026 budget and a resolution to fix the 2026 real estate tax rate. The meeting includes votes on sewage rates and parkland regulations, as well as a cable franchise renewal with Verizon.

• Resolution No. 720: Fixing the Real Estate Tax Rate for the Year 2026
• Ordinance No. 735: Amended and Restated Ordinance setting ALCOSAN and sewage rates
• Ordinance No. 736: Amending and Restating the Regulations for Parkland
• Verizon Cable Franchise Renewal Agreement/Resolution No. 719
• Cattle Gate Installation at the entrance of Salamander Park's parking lot

Council approved the 2026 budget and fixed the real estate tax rate at 2.95 mills. The board also enacted ordinances regarding sewer rates and parkland regulations, and renewed a cable franchise agreement with Verizon.

• Approved 2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Fixed 2026 real estate tax rate at 2.95 mills (unanimous)
• Approved installation of cattle gate at Salamander Park parking lot (unanimous)
• Ratified November 2025 General Fund payments of $434,222.65 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 719 for Verizon cable franchise renewal (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 735 setting ALCOSAN and sewage rates (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 736 amending parkland regulations (unanimous)
• Awarded $13,095 park signage contract to SignPro, Inc. (unanimous)

Park Commission

The commission will review updates on the Delafield Connector Trail and the 2006 Park Plan. Discussions include park safety enforcement, maintenance at McCahill and Hardie Valley Parks, and upcoming community volunteer days.

• Proposed crosswalk at Beechwood Farms and signage at Field Club and Hemlock Hollow Roads
• Delafield Connector Trail design collaboration with O’Hara Township and VA Hospital
• Proposed community clean-up day on March 21 and Garlic Pull on May 2
• $1,000 grant for the Bird Town, Pennsylvania Program
• Review of the 2006 Park Plan proposal

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review October reports and consider the 2026 budget and sewer ordinance advertisements. The meeting includes the resignation of Council member Jonathan Colton and a discussion on a seasonal parks program coordinator position.

• 2026 Budget and Sewer Ordinance Advertisement Approval
• Fox Chapel Police Department Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Resolution No. 717 to revise the Borough fee schedule
• Authorization to advertise for a vacant Borough Council seat
• Agreement between Fox Chapel Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Assoc. and the Borough

Borough Council approved a multi-year collective bargaining agreement for the police department and authorized advertisements for the 2026 budget and a sewer rate increase. The Council also accepted the resignation of Jonathan Colton and updated the borough fee schedule.

• Approved 2026-2029 Police Department Collective Bargaining Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for proposed 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for ALCOSAN sewer rate increase ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 717 revising Fee Schedule, including increased environmental escrow and parking fees (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Councilmember Jonathan Colton effective Jan 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for vacant Borough Council seat (unanimous)
• Ratified October 2025 General Fund payments of $1,792,818.44 (unanimous)
• Authorized Council President signature for gym equipment agreement with Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Assoc. (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss the retirement of Chief Michael J. Stevens and the appointment of an interim Police Chief. The meeting includes votes on tobacco prohibitions in parks and updated sewage rates.

• Ordinance No. 733: Prohibiting tobacco products at all Borough parks and green spaces
• Ordinance 734: Amended rates for Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority, ALCOSAN, Borough, and Harmar Sewage
• Resolution No. 715: Amending Civil Service Rules and Regulations
• Contract No. 25-PD1: Police Department HVAC improvements
• Appointment of a consulting firm to search for a new Chief of Police

Council appointed Sergeant Craig Sorg as Interim Police Chief following the retirement of Chief Michael J. Stevens. The board also enacted an ordinance prohibiting tobacco use in all Borough parks and green spaces. Additionally, Council authorized a grant request for fire station improvements and awarded several municipal contracts.

• Appointed Sergeant Craig Sorg as Interim Police Chief (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 733 prohibiting tobacco in Borough parks and green spaces (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Chief Michael J. Stevens effective Nov. 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 716 requesting $684,700 grant for Dorseyville Fire Station (unanimous)
• Awarded $161,750 HVAC contract to Air Systems Mechanical Contracting, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded $17,481.62 furniture contract to Workspace Solutions Interiors (unanimous)
• Appointed Borough Manager Julie Bastianini as Emergency Management Coordinator (unanimous)
• Authorized Dailey Operation Consulting LLC to search for a Chief of Police (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to discuss two environmental disturbance applications. The body will also consider candidates for the council.

• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-18 at 205 Foxhurst Drive
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 24-13 at 22 Old Indian Trail Court
• Review of EAC Candidates

The council recommended the appointment of a new member and approved a replanting plan for a previous application. A new environmental disturbance application was discussed but will be voted on next month pending revisions.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of replanting plan for 22 Old Indian Trail Court (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Katie Wolff to the EAC (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review recommendations for sewer lining and pipe bursting contracts via the North Hills COG. The meeting includes appointments for the Junior Council Person program and recommendations from the Park Commission. Council will also consider the sale of a 1998 Case backhoe loader.

• Resolution No. 713 regarding the Live Well Allegheny Campaign
• Tree removal applications TR-25-93 and TR-25-94 for 121 Field Club Road
• Sale of a 1998 Case 590 Super L Backhoe Loader to Mena Abrahem
• 2025–2026 Sewer Lining, CCTV & Cleaning, and Pipe Bursting contract awards
• Reappointment of Carrie Casey to the Park Commission

The Fox Chapel Borough Council unanimously approved 2025-2026 sewer rehabilitation contracts for lining, cleaning, and pipe bursting. They also approved tree removal applications for the Pittsburgh Field Club contingent on replanting plans, ratified August bill payments totaling $380,602.25, and adopted pension obligation resolutions. Four new members were appointed to the Junior Council Person Program.

• Approved 2025-2026 sewer lining contract to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 CCTV/cleaning and pipe bursting contracts to State Pipe Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Tree Removal Applications TR-25-93 and TR-25-94 for Pittsburgh Field Club with conditions (unanimous)
• Ratified August 2025 General Fund payments of $380,602.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Minimum Municipal Obligation payments for police and defined contribution plans (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 714 setting police participation contributions at 2.5% through Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Aiden Drucker, Anna Grace Shultz, Ahmed Elsayed, and Laurence Park to Junior Council Person Program (unanimous)
• Awarded sale of 1998 Case Backhoe Loader to Mena Abrehem for $13,800 (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review a proposed ordinance regarding smoking in parks and green spaces. Members will also discuss safety enforcement, public works updates for several parks, and the design of the Delafield Connector Trail.

• Proposed Ordinance 733 regarding smoking in parks and green spaces
• Discussion of a proposed crosswalk at Beechwood Farms and a 4-way stop at Field Club and Hemlock Hollow Roads
• Construction updates for McCahill Park, Hardie Valley Park, and Trillium Trail deer fencing
• Design and collaboration plans for the Delafield Connector Trail
• Executive session regarding one Park Commissioner’s term renewal

The Park Commission unanimously recommended that the Borough Council adopt the Live Well Allegheny campaign and Ordinance 733, which prohibits tobacco use in parks. The Commission also unanimously recommended reappointing member Carrie Casey for a six-year term and approving the continuation of the Foxtrot Trail Run. Discussions included a $134,000 quote for deer fencing replacement, which the Chair suggested deferring in favor of patching existing fences.

• Recommended adoption of Live Well Allegheny program (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 733 banning tobacco in parks (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Carrie Casey to Park Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to hold Foxtrot Trail Run next year (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed $134,000 deer fence quote; Chair suggested patching existing fence instead

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to discuss tree removal applications. The body will consider recommendations for the Borough Council regarding specific applications at 121 Field Club Road.

• Tree Removal Application TR-25-93 (121 Field Club Road)
• Tree Removal Application TR-25-94 (121 Field Club Road)
• Discussion of EAC Candidates

The Environmental Advisory Council approved two tree removal applications for the Pittsburgh Field Club. Approval is contingent upon the submission of a replanting plan and a stormwater grading plan. The council also held an executive session to discuss vacant position applicants.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Tree Removal Applications TR-25-93 and TR-25-94 for 20 trees (unanimous)
• Required replanting plan within 30 days for 20 trees, including at least 7 hardwoods
• Required submission of grading plan for stormwater flow to Zoning Administrator

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider two environmental disturbance applications for residential pool projects and a connector trail project. The body will also review the 2024 audit and vote on several equipment contracts.

• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-04 for a pool and pool house at 104 Haverford Road
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-11 for a pool house and sewer relocation at 103 Catalpa Ridge Road
• Purchase of gym equipment from Advantage Sport & Fitness Inc. totaling $40,901.22
• Purchase of fire hoses from 3 Rivers Fire Equipment for $44,832.00
• Ratification of May 2025 General Fund Vouchers in the amount of $874,914.51

Borough Council approved two environmental disturbance applications for residential pools and pool houses. The council also authorized the purchase of gym equipment and ratified fire hose purchases and May 2025 bills.

• Approved $40,901.22 gym equipment purchase from Advantage Sport & Fitness Inc. (unanimous)
• Ratified $44,832.00 fire hose purchase from 3 Rivers Fire Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-04 for 104 Haverford Road (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-11 for 103 Catalpa Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved Joshua Lowe’s Eagle Scout Project for a connector trail (unanimous)
• Approved Pickleball Court Rules (unanimous)
• Ratified May 2025 General Fund Vouchers totaling $874,914.51 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 711 for the destruction of records (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will consider recommendations for two property disturbance applications. The body will decide whether to recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval for these projects to the Borough Council.

• Application 25-04: Proposed pool and pool house at 104 Haverford Road
• Application 25-11: Proposed pool house and sanitary sewer relocation at 103 Catalpa Ridge Road

The Environmental Advisory Council recommended two environmental disturbance applications for approval by Borough Council. Both projects involve pool-related construction and require specific replanting plans and approvals.

• Recommended approval of Application 25-04 (104 Haverford Road) for pool and pool house (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Application 25-11 (103 Catalpa Ridge Road) for pool house and sewer relocation (Unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mr. Troutman to head the tree committee

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review construction updates for McCahill and Hardie Valley Parks and discuss the Delafield Connector Trail. The body will also review pickleball rules for recommendation to Council and discuss updating the 2006 Park Plan.

• Proposed crosswalk at Beechwood Farms
• Review and recommendation of pickleball rules to Council
• Construction schedule update for McCahill Park
• Design and collaboration for the Delafield Connector Trail
• Proposal to update the 2006 Park Plan

The Park Commission unanimously recommended that Borough Council approve a new connector trail from Shady Side Academy's Country Day School to Riding Meadow Park. The commission also recommended the approval of pickleball court rules for McCahill Park.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Borough Council approve connector trail from SSA Country Day School to Riding Meadow Park (unanimous)
• Recommended Borough Council approve pickleball court rules (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fox Chapel Planning Commission will meet to review new business regarding the Sycamore Run Sanitary Sewer Replacement – Phase III. The body will also seek approval for minutes from June 19, 2023, and September 4, 2024.

• Sycamore Run Sanitary Sewer Replacement – Phase III

The Planning Commission ratified a letter sent to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development on April 11, 2025. This letter confirms that the Phase III Sycamore Run Sanitary Sewer Replacement project complies with local land use ordinances, a requirement for the Borough's grant application. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Ratified April 11, 2025, letter to Pennsylvania DCED (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on appointing a new Borough Manager following the retirement of Gary J. Koehler. The body is also deciding on contracts for fuel, rock salt, and sanitary sewer rehabilitation. Additionally, Council will review an environmental application for a pool and pool house.

• Appointment of a Borough Manager and authorization to sign the contract
• Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation with CIPP Liner contract to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for $440,442.40
• Rock Salt contract to Morton Salt through North Hills COG at $88.01 per ton
• Fuel contract for 87 Octane and B2 Diesel to Reed Oil
• Environmental Disturbance Application 25-04 for a pool and pool house at 104 Haverford Road

Borough Council appointed Julie Bastianini as Borough Manager to succeed Gary J. Koehler. The Council also awarded several maintenance contracts for fuel, rock salt, and sewer rehabilitation.

• Appointed Julie Bastianini as Borough Manager (unanimous)
• Awarded 8” Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation contract to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for $440,442.40 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025–2026 Rock Salt contract to Morton Salt at $88.01 per ton (unanimous)
• Awarded fuel contract for 87 Octane and B2 Diesel to Reed Oil (unanimous)
• Ratified April 2025 General Fund Vouchers for $238,253.17 (unanimous)
• Appointed the mayor to the Finance Committee
• Approved April 21, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to discuss a resident application for environmental disturbance. The body will decide whether to recommend approval of the project to the Borough Council.

• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-04: Proposed pool and pool house at 104 Haverford Road

The Environmental Advisory Council recommended that Borough Council approve a construction application for a pool and pool house. The recommendation is contingent upon revised stormwater calculations, a replanting plan for 10 trees, and specific outfall designs.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-04 for 104 Haverford Road (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 10 trees contingent upon a replanting plan of at least 10 deciduous trees
• Recommended waiver for geotechnical report
• Recommended waiver for level-spreader design

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on several construction and service contracts, including a major roadway improvement project. Members will also review environmental disturbance applications for new homes and discuss naming two private lanes off Fairview Road.

• Contract No. 25-R01 for 2025 Roadway Improvement Program to Shields Paving, Inc. for $1,371,371.00
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-02 for a new home at 120 West Chapel Ridge Road
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-06 for a new home at Lot 621-P-10 Old Indian Trail
• CivicPlus website and agenda management upgrade for $20,627.25
• Resolution No. 710 for a PA Small Water and Sewer Program Grant regarding Fox Chapel Road

Borough Council approved a major road paving contract and several aggregate supply agreements. The council also named two private lanes off Fairview Road and approved two environmental disturbance applications for new home construction.

• Awarded 2025 Roadway Improvement Program contract to Shields Paving Inc. for $1,371,371.00 (unanimous)
• Approved naming of private lanes to Flower Hill Lane and Rhodora Lane (Rhodora Lane passed 5-2)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-02 for 120 West Chapel Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-06 for Lot 621-P-10 Old Indian Trail (unanimous)
• Approved joint planning with O’Hara Township for an inaugural trail run (unanimous)
• Awarded website and agenda management upgrade to CivicPlus for $20,627.25 (unanimous)
• Awarded roadway aggregate contracts to Lindy Paving and Allegheny Mineral Corporation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 710 for a sanitary sewer replacement grant application (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review construction schedules for McCahill Park and status updates for Hardie Valley Park. The body will also discuss trail design elements for the Eliza Fox Trail and a proposed connector to Riding Meadow Park.

• Construction schedule update for McCahill Park
• Proposed Country Day Connector to Riding Meadow Park project by Joshua Lowe
• Recommendation to Borough Council regarding FoxTrot Trail Run 2025
• Proposal to update the 2006 Park Plan
• Discussion on Delafield Connector Trail design with Allegheny County Ranger

The Park Commission unanimously approved a motion to request Borough Council approval for a joint planning meeting with O'Hara Township for an inaugural trail run. The Commission also voted unanimously to draft a letter to the Planning Commission expressing concerns about Shady Side Academy's proposed west gate on Riding Meadow Road. Additionally, Eagle Scout Josh Lowe was directed to submit a formal written proposal for a connector trail project.

• Approved motion to request Council approval for joint Fox Chapel/O'Hara trail run planning (unanimous)
• Approved motion to draft letter to Planning Commission regarding SSA west gate concerns (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Josh Lowe to submit formal written proposal for connector trail (unanimous)
• Decided not to implement reservations for McCahill Park pickleball courts at this time
• Approved December 9, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The council will consider recommendations for two environmental disturbance applications and one tree removal request. These recommendations will be sent to the Borough Council for final action.

• Environmental Disturbance Application 25-02: Single-family dwelling at 120 W Chapel Ridge Road
• Environmental Disturbance Application 25-06: Single-family dwelling at Old Indian Trail
• Tree Removal Application TR-25-28: Removal of 6 trees at 426 Fox Chapel Road (Fox Chapel Golf Club)

The council approved the removal of six trees at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. It also recommended Borough Council approval for two single-family home construction projects at 120 W Chapel Ridge Road and Old Indian Trail, subject to specific conditions.

• Approved tree removal applications TR-25-28 and TR-25-30 for Fox Chapel Golf Club (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for home construction at 120 W Chapel Ridge Road (Application 25-02) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for home construction at Old Indian Trail (Application 25-06) (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on awarding a residential municipal waste and recycling collection contract to Vogel Disposal Service. The meeting also includes reports from public safety and public works, and a search for a volunteer to join the Negotiating Committee.

• Proposed waste contract with Vogel Disposal Service for $8,936,583.12 or $9,333,795.60
• Ratification of February 2025 General Fund Vouchers (5581-5657) for $293,643.45
• Appointment of a volunteer to the Negotiating Committee for the Police contract
• Fire report noting 15 total calls
• Executive session regarding Uniform Construction Code Administration personnel

Council awarded a multi-year residential waste and recycling contract to the low bidder, Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. The council also ratified February payments and appointed a member to the Negotiating Committee.

• Awarded Residential Municipal Waste and Recycling Collection Contract to Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. for $9,333,795.60 (unanimous)
• Ratified February 2025 General Fund Vouchers 5581-5657 for $293,643.45 (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2025, meeting minutes
• Appointed Councilmember Bradley D. Harrison to the Negotiating Committee

Borough Council

Borough Council will consider several contract awards for public works equipment and sewer project materials. The body will also review environmental disturbance applications and a recommendation for a new full-time police officer.

• Purchase of Caterpillar Backhoe Loader for $150,778.00 and HTC Belt Conveyor Spreader for $12,721.00
• Phase II Sanitary Sewer Interceptor contracts for pipe ($40,950.00) and manholes ($13,090.00)
• McCahill Park Riparian Forest Buffer contract with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy not to exceed $14,000
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-01 for a home at 102 Woodland Farms Road
• Conditional employment offer for police officer candidate Brandon Rourke

Borough Council approved several equipment contracts, including a backhoe loader and conveyor spreader. The council also approved two environmental disturbance applications and ratified over $2.4 million in payments for December 2024 and January 2025.

• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 25-01 for 102 Woodland Farms Road (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Disturbance Application 23-17 for 21 Fairview Manor with amended replanting plan (unanimous)
• Ratified December 2024 payments of $1,272,446.87 (unanimous)
• Ratified January 2025 payments of $1,176,594.96 (unanimous)
• Awarded $150,778.00 backhoe loader contract to Cleveland Brothers (unanimous)
• Awarded $12,721.00 belt conveyor spreader contract to U.S. Municipal (unanimous)
• Awarded $40,950.00 pipe and $13,090.00 manhole contracts for Phase II Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project (unanimous)
• Approved conditional employment offer for police officer Brandon Rourke (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will consider recommendations for two environmental disturbance applications. The body will review a new application for a home and a replanting plan for an existing project.

• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 25-01: Proposed single-family dwelling at 102 Woodland Farms Road
• Environmental Disturbance Application No. 23-17: Replanting plan for 21 Fairview Manor

The Environmental Advisory Council recommended two residential projects for Borough Council approval. One involves a new single-family home with slope disturbance waivers, and the other is a tree replanting plan for an existing property.

• Approved Dec. 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Application 25-01 for 102 Woodland Farms Road contingent on a soil engineer's opinion regarding slope stability (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of replanting plan for Application 23-17 at 21 Fairview Manor contingent on increasing replanted hardwoods from 7 to 12 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on purchasing a 2026 International HV507 Chassis and a corresponding upfit package. The meeting includes decisions on a Public Works Department contract extension and the adoption of the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan.

• Contract for 2026 International HV507 Chassis from Hill International Trucks NA LLC for $123,462.00
• Truck upfit package contract for Stephenson Equipment for $99,000
• Proposed advertising of the Municipal Waste and Recycling Contract
• Resolution No. 709: 2025 Edition of the Emergency Operations Plan
• PWD Contract extension from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026

Borough Council awarded contracts for a 2026 International HV507 Chassis and its up-fit package. The council also approved the advertisement of a new Municipal Waste and Recycling Contract and adopted the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan.

• Awarded 2026 International HV507 Chassis contract to Hill International Trucks NA LLC for $123,462.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded truck up-fit package contract to Stephenson Equipment for $99,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of proposed Municipal Waste and Recycling Contract (unanimous)
• Adopted PWD Contract extension from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 709, 2025 Edition of the Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Chief of Police Michael J. Stevens' entry into the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (unanimous)
• Reappointed Thomas Murphy and Peggy Jayme to the Environmental Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Reappointed James Royston to the Planning Commission (unanimous)