Brentwood public meetings in 2022

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council is holding a budget workshop to review proposed 2023 budgets for the General Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, Sanitary Sewer Fund, Park Fund, Economic Development Fund, Highway Aid Fund, and Operating Reserve Fund. The General Fund budget is $9,951,000, and the Capital Improvement Fund is $5,297,800. The council will discuss revisions and consider adoption at later meetings.

• General Fund budget of $9,951,000, with police department decreased to $2,885,600 and transfer to Capital Improvement Fund increased to $1.5 million
• Capital Improvement Fund budget of $5,297,800, including $306,000 for Borough Building Demolition and $640,000 for Wanley Road Phase III stormwater project
• Sanitary Sewer Fund budget of $6,526,000, with no fee increase for 5th consecutive year
• Park Fund budget of $183,000, with $115,000 transfer to Capital Improvement Fund for stadium restrooms and Field No. 3 lighting
• 10-year forecast shows potential shortfall of $378,000 starting in 2028, assuming a new stormwater fee

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on October 24, 2022, with several action items including approving the treasurer's report, ratifying September bills, amending the Borough Manager's employment agreement, and authorizing contracts for the former municipal building demolition. The council will also consider donating a police vehicle to the school district and amending a park fire alarm system agreement. A final 2023 budget hearing is scheduled for November 14.

• Ratify September bills: General Fund $2,107,677.62; Sanitary Sewer Fund $1,401,435.92; Capital Improvement Fund $735,695.10; Liquid Fuels Fund $11,251.26; General Pension Fund $8,634.83; Police Pension Fund $21,292.68
• Approve Gateway Engineers work authorization for construction administration of municipal building demolition, not to exceed $18,000 (Capital Improvement Fund)
• Approve Skelly & Loy work authorization for asbestos remediation and environmental monitoring during demolition, $26,150 (Capital Improvement Fund)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2022-65 to donate a 2016 Ford Interceptor to Brentwood Borough School District
• Amend agreement with Sonitrol for park fire alarm system: one-time $475 installation, $150 annual fee (General Fund)

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council is holding its first of two monthly meetings, with several action items including a new Assistant Public Works Superintendent position, a five-year postage machine lease, and a CDBG grant application for ADA curb ramps. The council will also consider ratifying a change order for the East Francis Avenue stairway repair and authorizing the disposition of surplus DPW property. Informational items include a check presentation to the Brentwood Food Bank and upcoming planning commission reviews of a car wash and a fast food restaurant.

• Resolution 2022-64: Create Assistant Public Works Superintendent position at $70,000/year
• Resolution 2022-59: Five-year Pitney Bowes postage machine lease at $53.99/month
• Resolution 2022-60: Apply for $45,570 CDBG grant for ADA curb ramps on Bellanca and Kaplan Avenues
• Ratify Change Order No. 1 for East Francis Avenue stairway handrail, $5,778
• Increase DPW Ford F-550 appropriation from $90,000 to $106,000

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council is holding the first of two public hearings on the 2023 operating budget, covering the General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund. The proposed $10 million General Fund budget is a 3% increase from 2022, while the $5.1 million Capital Improvement Fund is an 11% decrease. The real estate tax rate remains at 10 mils for the seventh straight year. The council will review revenues and expenditures and schedule a second workshop for November 14.

• 2023 General Fund budget: $10 million, 3% increase from 2022
• 2023 Capital Improvement Fund budget: $5.1 million, 11% decrease from 2022
• Real estate tax rate remains at 10 mils for 2023
• First of two public hearings on the 2023 budget
• Second budget workshop scheduled for November 14 at 6 PM

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council will vote on several action items, including a $767,000 fire engine purchase, a $295,995 municipal building demolition contract, and a $167,200 grant for baseball field lighting. They will also consider ordinances on tax penalties and zoning definitions, and hear updates on the comprehensive plan and an executive session.

• Resolution 2022-57: $767,000 Pierce Enforcer fire engine from Glick Fire Equipment
• Demolition contract to Demex LLC for $295,995.29
• Resolution 2022-53: Accept $167,200 DCNR grant for baseball field lighting
• Ordinance 2022-1307: Amend tax collection penalties per Act 57 of 2022
• Ordinance 2022-1306: Amend zoning definition of building height

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council is meeting to consider several action items, including accepting a $750,000 grant for the new municipal building, approving change orders and contracts, and setting 2023 event dates. The agenda also includes informational updates on a consent order with the health department, a proposed zoning amendment, and parking kiosk implementation. Most items are routine approvals, but the grant and sewer consent order are notable.

• Resolution No. 2022-52: Accept $750,000 Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program grant for new municipal building
• Ratify August 2022 bills: General Fund $806,968.05, Sanitary Sewer Fund $1,020,812.24, Capital Improvement Fund $758,663.21
• Approve Change Order No. 5 with A. Liberoni, Inc. extending 2021 roadway paving contract to Oct 31, 2022, adding $1,080 for curb repair on Cloverlea Street
• Award East Francis Avenue stairway temporary repair contract to A. Fields Contracting for $11,362
• Appoint George Owens to Zoning Hearing Board (Resolution No. 2022-50)

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council is holding a special meeting with the school district. The main action item is authorizing a new sidewalk along Brentwood Avenue at a cost of $64,753.60. Several informational updates will be given on EMS negotiations, zoning code revisions, the stadium ADA restrooms project, and redevelopment of the former borough building site.

• Authorize new sidewalk on Brentwood Avenue between East Bellecrest Avenue and East Francis Avenue, $64,753.60, paid from Capital Improvement Fund Line Item 18-439.610
• Update on EMS negotiations with Brentwood EMS and Medical Rescue Team South
• Update on zoning ordinance revisions for redevelopment projects
• Update on Stadium ADA Restrooms & Calming Shelter Project with Graham Construction
• Update on former borough building site demolition and pad-ready restoration

Borough Council

Brentwood Borough Council's regular meeting includes several action items: a resolution to defer penalties on delinquent sewage accounts until December 31, 2022; a five-year uniform cleaning agreement with Cintas; a work authorization for updating the sanitary sewer assessment; and an ordinance regulating dirt bikes and ATVs on municipal property. The council will also discuss proposed 2023 pool rates and event dates.

• Resolution 2022-48: Penalty amnesty for delinquent sewage & refuse charges until Dec 31, 2022
• Resolution 2022-49: Five-year uniform cleaning agreement with Cintas (General Fund)
• Work authorization for Gateway Engineers: $1,750 for sanitary sewer assessment update
• Stadium inspection agreement extension with Dant Clayton: $2,900.80 first year, decreasing to $2,321.00
• Ordinance 2022-1305: Regulates dirt bikes and ATVs on Borough property

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, including bills, reports, and minutes, and to discuss several notable items. Key discussions include options for repairing or removing the Francis Avenue steps, which are closed due to safety concerns, and a plan to resume collections of delinquent sanitary sewer accounts. The council will also consider action items such as extending an administrative internship, adopting the 2023 budget planning schedule, and approving work authorizations for engineering services.

• Ratify bills totaling $907,412.67 across six funds for July 2022
• Approve $22,500 work authorization for Wanley Road culvert replacement stormwater design
• Approve $20,000 work authorization for geotechnical inspections at ADA Restrooms & Calming Shelter
• Discuss options for Francis Avenue steps: removal ($10k-$30k), repair ($75k transfer), or 2023 budget with grants
• Consider Ordinance No. 2022-1305 regulating dirt bikes and ATVs on borough property

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council will consider several action items, including awarding a $592,803 storm sewer extension and drainage improvement project funded by ARPA, selecting a site restoration plan for the former Municipal Building, adopting a zoning ordinance for the Mixed-Use Neighborhood District, and advertising ordinances on height definitions and ATV use on municipal property. The council will also vote on a memorandum of understanding with the Teamsters union and retaining special counsel for EMS provider selection.

• Award $592,803 storm sewer project to A. Merante Contracting, paid from Capital Improvement Fund Line Item 18-446.610, reimbursed by ARPA funds
• Select Option A for post-demolition restoration of former Municipal Building site per Gateway Engineers report
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-1304 amending bulk, parking, and landscaping standards for Mixed-Use Neighborhood District
• Advertise Ordinance No. 2022-1306 to clarify height definition in Zoning Ordinance
• Advertise Ordinance No. 2022-1305 regulating dirt bikes and ATVs on Borough property

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several action items. Key decisions include awarding a storm sewer extension project funded by ARPA, adopting a crossing guard policy, and endorsing state legislation on ATV/dirt bike impoundment. The council will also discuss a zoning ordinance amendment for the Mixed-Use Neighborhood District and an ordinance to ban unlicensed motor vehicles on municipal property.

• Ratify June bills: General Fund $985,867.51, Sanitary Sewer $13,282.22, Capital Improvement $585,560.97, Liquid Fuels $960.77, General Pension $31,435.44
• Authorize Columbia Gas to install rock fence-style retaining wall in Brentwood Avenue right-of-way for stream bank stabilization
• Award ARPA-funded storm sewer extension and drainage improvement project (bids opened July 15)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2022-46: Crossing Guard Policy based on March 25, 2022 engineering study
• Adopt Resolution No. 2022-47: Endorsement of SB 1183 for police authority to impound dirt bikes/ATVs

Borough Council (Part 1)

The Brentwood Borough Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews with EMS providers for the borough's emergency medical services contract. The agenda includes discussion of proposals from Brentwood EMS and Medical Rescue Team South, following a request for proposals issued earlier in 2022. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.

• Interviews for EMS providers: Brentwood EMS and Medical Rescue Team South
• Discussion of RFP 2022-02 for EMS services for Brentwood
• Review of April 19, 2022 press release regarding EMS RFP
• Public comment period

Borough Council

Brentwood Borough Council's June 27, 2022 regular meeting includes several action items: awarding a $899,969 contract for the Stadium ADA Restrooms and Calming Shelter Project, adopting a rezoning ordinance for 52 and 54 West Willock Road, renewing the worker's compensation policy for $131,145, and approving a ClearGov budgeting software agreement. The agenda also includes informational presentations on budgeting software and insurance policy savings, plus updates on the 4th of July parade and pool policy review.

• Award Stadium ADA Restrooms and Calming Shelter Project to Graham Construction for $899,969
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-1303 rezoning 52 and 54 West Willock Road to Mixed-Use Neighborhood District
• Renew worker's compensation policy with AmTrust for $131,145 (Aug 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023)
• Approve ClearGov cloud-based budgeting software service agreement
• Approve $7,500 Gateway Engineers work authorization for traffic signal control box relocation

Borough Council

The Brentwood Borough Council committee meeting will discuss several items, including changes to the pool admission policy, reconfiguration of the pool admission area with turnstiles, and the conceptual design for Civic Center renovations. They will also consider awarding a $899,969 contract for the 2022 Stadium ADA Restrooms and Calming Shelter to Graham Construction, and a proposal from HHSDR Architects for construction administration services. These are discussion items, not final votes.

• Consider changes to pool admission policy (discussion)
• Consider reconfiguration of pool admission area with turnstiles (discussion)
• Consider approving conceptual design for Civic Center renovations (discussion)
• Consider awarding $899,969 contract to Graham Construction for Stadium ADA Restrooms and Calming Shelter (discussion)
• Consider HHSDR Architects proposal for construction administration services (discussion)

The Parks & Recreation Committee discussed safety and capacity issues at the Brentwood pool, recommending a comprehensive safety plan that includes limiting access to season pass holders only, installing turnstiles, and adding security measures. The committee also recommended approving the Civic Center renovation design with a base bid and six alternatives, and awarding the 2022 Stadium ADA Restrooms and Calming Shelter contract to Graham Construction for $899,969.

• Recommended limiting pool access to season pass holders only
• Recommended installing turnstiles at pool entrances and exits
• Recommended maintaining a police officer at the pool on weekends
• Recommended retaining a security firm for bag checks
• Recommended adding cameras at the pool/plaza area
• Recommended approving Civic Center renovation design with base bid and six alternatives
• Recommended awarding Stadium ADA Restrooms and Calming Shelter to Graham Construction for $899,969
• Recommended approving HHSDR Architects for construction administration services

Borough Council

The Borough Council is reviewing several items including potential zoning amendments for mixed-use neighborhoods and storm sewer enhancements. The meeting also covers various financial reports, insurance authorizations, and community programming updates.

• $10,000 DCED grant for bicycle safety program
• Amending Gateway Engineers work authorization to $18,500 for storm sewer design
• Resolution No. 2022-41 regarding Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program
• Ordinance No. 2022-1304 amending Mixed-Use Neighborhood bulk and area regulations
• Amending Resolution No. 2022-40 to increase Allegheny County Trail Development Fund request to $375,000