Brentwood public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will vote on the final 2024 operating budget of $19,148,237, marking the eighth consecutive year without a property tax increase. The council will also consider adopting the 2024 sewage fee ordinance, maintaining the 10-mill real estate tax levy, and approving a site plan for two new homes on Oakton Road. Other action items include ratifying November bills totaling $936,659.39, amending a Comcast service agreement, and extending an energy supply agreement with EnelX.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-56: Final 2024 Operating Budget of $19,148,237
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-1318: 2024 Sewage Fees
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-57: 2024 Real Estate Tax Levy of 10 mils
- Approve site plan for homes at 3806 and 3807 Oakton Road
- Ratify bills for November 2023 totaling $936,659.39 across multiple funds
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will vote on introducing the proposed $19,148,237 2024 operating budget, marking the eighth consecutive year without a property tax increase. The council will also consider adopting the 2024 fee schedule, approving 2024 meeting dates, and ratifying amendments to a joint stipulation regarding wastewater system maintenance with Pennsylvania American Water. Informational items include a check presentation to the library and updates on the municipal building redevelopment project.
- Resolution No. 2023-55: Introduce proposed $19,148,237 2024 operating budget (no tax increase)
- Resolution No. 2023-54: Adopt 2024 municipal fee schedule
- Ratify amendments to Joint Stipulation with Pennsylvania American Water for wastewater system maintenance
- Approve 2024 Borough Council meeting dates
- Update on Municipal Building Site Redevelopment Project by Massaro Properties
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will consider introducing a proposed $22,000,000 2024 operating budget that does not include any property tax increase. Other action items include ratifying October bills totaling over $1.27 million, advertising 2024 sewage fees, and awarding a $73,050 curb ramp project. The council will also discuss pool fee rates and a settlement agreement with Pennsylvania American Water and ALCOSAN.
- Proposed $22,000,000 2024 operating budget with no property tax increase (Resolution No. 2023-55)
- Ratification of October bills: General Fund $455,540.59, Sanitary Sewer Fund $145,327.89, Capital Improvement Fund $606,158.68, and others
- Award of $73,050 curb ramp project to Joe Palmieri Construction for 2024 CDBG program
- Conditional use permit for a body art establishment at 4135 Brownsville Road (Resolution No. 2023-49)
- Three-year agreement with Granicus LLC for agenda management software at $11,414.97 in 2024
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council is holding its second budget workshop for the 2024 fiscal year. The council will discuss and review proposed budgets for the Sanitary Sewer Fund, Park Fund, Economic Development Fund, Highway Aid Fund, Operating Reserve Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and General Fund. No fee increases are proposed for sewage rates. The budget is scheduled to be introduced on November 27 and adopted by December 31.
- 2024 Sanitary Sewer Fund budget of $5,837,900 with no fee increase, marking sixth consecutive year without a rate hike
- 2024 General Fund budget of $10,666,797 with revisions from first hearing
- 2024 Capital Improvement Fund budget of $6,262,000 with revisions from first hearing
- Proposed $260,000 transfer to the Operating Reserve Fund (Rainy Day Fund)
- Highway Aid Fund budget of $345,740, with a portion used to purchase a DPW F-150 truck
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will consider several action items, including renewing the Borough Manager's employment agreement, purchasing two new pickup trucks for Public Works, and awarding a contract for the Civic Center Renovation Project. A discussion item proposes increasing pool fees, pavilion rental rates, and Civic Center fees for 2024. A public hearing is scheduled for a conditional use permit for a body art establishment at 4135 Brownsville Road.
- Resolution No. 2023-44: Renew Borough Manager agreement for Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2025
- Authorize purchase of Ford F-350 ($55,734) and Ford F-150 ($53,252) for Public Works
- Award contract for Civic Center Renovation Project (amount to be determined)
- Proposed 2024 fee increases: pool season pass $50→$75, family pass $150→$225, pavilion rental $20→$40 per 5 hours
- Public hearing Nov 20 for conditional use permit for body art establishment at 4135 Brownsville Road
Borough Council
Brentwood Borough Council will consider several action items, including adopting a LERTA district for 3624 Brownsville Road, entering a five-year Comcast fiber internet agreement, and accepting a $750,000 RACP grant for the new municipal building. The meeting also includes discussion of a proposed 2024 fee schedule with increases to refuse collection, police services, and sewage fees.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-1317 establishing a LERTA district for 3624 Brownsville Road
- Authorize five-year Comcast fiber internet agreement at $643.91/month plus $200 installation
- Accept $750,000 RACP grant for new municipal building construction
- Discuss 2024 fee schedule including refuse fee increase from $21 to $29/month
- Award Wanley Road Culvert Replacement Project to Piccolomini Development for $150,000
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council is holding the first of two budget workshops to review the proposed 2024 General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund budgets. The General Fund budget is $10.67 million, and the Capital Improvement Fund budget is $6.24 million, with no tax rate increase planned.
- First public hearing for the 2024 Operating Budget (General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund)
- Proposed 2024 General Fund budget of $10,670,000, a 7% increase from 2023
- Proposed 2024 Capital Improvement Fund budget of $6,242,000, an 18% increase from 2023
- Real estate tax rate to remain at 10 mils for the eighth consecutive year
- Second budget workshop scheduled for November 13, 2023, at 6 PM
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will hold its regular meeting on September 25, 2023, at 7:30 PM. Action items include approving a $9,000 design contract for the Dewalt Avenue Streetscape Project, amending an emergency declaration to increase sewer repair costs on Willett and East Willock Roads, setting 2024 special event dates, and adopting a resolution for trick-or-treating on October 31. Informational items include the 2022 audit presentation and a draft ordinance to prohibit sidewalk parking.
- Approve TranSystems, Inc. proposal for Dewalt Avenue Streetscape design, not to exceed $9,000, paid from Capital Improvement Fund Line Item 18-439-620
- Amend Resolution No. 2023-42 to designate sewer repairs on Willett Road ($47,625) and East Willock Road ($7,500) as emergency, with Roto Rooter Services
- Set 2024 special events dates: Easter Egg Hunt (Mar 24), Food Truck Round-Up (Apr 27), 'Taking It to the Streets' fairs (May 18, Jun 22, Jul 20, Aug 24, Sep 28), Pumpkin Patch (Oct 13), Light-Up Night (Nov 23)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-43 setting trick-or-treating on October 31 from 6 PM to 8 PM
- Informational: draft ordinance to prohibit sidewalk parking (Ordinance No. 2023-1316) under review
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on September 25, 2023. Action items include approving a $9,000 design contract for the Dewalt Avenue Streetscape project, amending an emergency declaration to increase sewer repair costs on Willett and East Willock Roads, setting 2024 special event dates, and adopting a resolution for trick-or-treating on October 31. Informational items include the 2022 audit presentation and a draft ordinance on sidewalk obstructions.
- Approve TranSystems proposal for Dewalt Avenue Streetscape design, not to exceed $9,000
- Amend Resolution 2023-42 to designate sewer repairs on Willett and East Willock Roads as emergency, with revised costs of $47,625 and $7,500
- Set 2024 special events: Easter Egg Hunt (Mar 24), Food Truck Round-Up (Apr 27), Taking It to the Streets fairs (May-Sep), Pumpkin Patch (Oct 13), Light-Up Night (Nov 23)
- Adopt Resolution 2023-43 setting trick-or-treating on October 31 from 6-8 PM
- Informational: 2022 audit presentation and draft ordinance to prohibit sidewalk parking
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council is holding its first September meeting to discuss and act on a range of items, including a review of bids for the Civic Center renovation, approval of August bills and reports, and several public works and public safety actions. Key decisions include emergency sewer repair on Willett Road, paving Grad Street, and appointing a new pension custodian. The agenda also includes informational updates on the 2024 budget process and a proposed stormwater authority.
- Ratify August bills totaling $1,723,825.72 across multiple funds
- Approve $37,125 emergency sewer repair on Willett Road with Roto Rooter
- Approve $12,175 paving of Grad Street from Meadowbrook Blvd. to Cloverlea Street
- Advertise LERTA district ordinance for 3624 Brownsville Road
- Adopt zoning amendment for body art establishments (Ordinance No. 2023-1314)
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council and School Board are meeting jointly to discuss several informational and discussion items, including an update on the new elementary school project, a stadium agreement, and a proposed Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) district. Other informational items cover the former borough building site development, Rt. 51 traffic signal safety improvements, ADA compliance for a baseball field, a grant for 'The Hollow Trail', and stadium ADA restrooms. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- New Elementary School Project update (informational)
- Stadium Agreement discussion (2021-2025)
- Ordinance No. 2023-1317: LERTA district proposal
- Borough receives $74,000 grant for developing 'The Hollow Trail'
- Rt. 51 Traffic Signals Safety Improvements (informational)
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will consider several action items, including adopting a 2024 budget planning schedule, advertising an ordinance to refinance outstanding general obligation bonds, and approving a work authorization for sewer system engineering. The meeting also includes updates on delinquent sewer collections and a proposed no-parking zone on Lawnview Avenue.
- Consider advertising Ordinance No. 2023-1315 to issue general obligation bonds for refunding Series 2018 bonds
- Ratify July bills totaling $1,198,718.84 across multiple funds
- Approve $42,000 work authorization for Gateway Engineers on sewer elimination plan
- Consider no-parking zone on westbound Lawnview Avenue at Beisner Avenue
- Discuss amending Chapter 180 to prohibit sidewalk parking with tiered fines
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will consider several action items, including ratifying $2.8 million in bills, renewing a worker's compensation insurance policy for $117,166, and approving a five-year refuse and recycling agreement. Informational items include an update on the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) district, which may be limited to the former municipal building site.
- Ratify payment of bills totaling $2,779,345.79 across multiple funds for June 2023
- Approve renewal of worker's compensation insurance with Encova Insurance for $117,166 (11% decrease from prior year)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-36: 2024-2028 refuse and recycling agreement with Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill LLC
- Approve lot consolidation plan for former municipal building site at 3624 Brownsville Road, 3630 Pary Street, and 10-12 Marylea Avenue
- Advertise Ordinance No. 2023-1314 to amend zoning code for body art establishments as conditional use
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on June 26, 2023, with several action items up for a vote. These include approving contracts for tennis court repairs, ADA consulting for a baseball field, and fund transfers to finance those improvements. The council will also consider a resolution to sell surplus police property and reallocate grant funds for police equipment.
- Authorize $3,000 for shelving at the new Stadium Restroom & Calming Shelter (Capital Fund 18-459-750)
- Authorize traffic signal permit amendments for pedestrian crossing phases at Route 51 with Towne Square Way, Marylea Avenue, and Greenlee Road
- Accept $8,850 proposal from Asphalt Surface Enterprises to repair and re-stripe tennis courts at Brentwood Park (funded by Capital Fund 18-454.700 and General Fund 01-454-370)
- Accept $11,000 proposal from TranSystems for ADA-compliant access master plan at Baseball Field No. 4 (new Capital Fund 18-454.612)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-34 declaring surplus police vehicle equipment; reallocate $10,300 grant for body-worn camera software to buy holsters and a drone
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will consider several action items, including adopting a resolution to appoint financial and legal professionals for refinancing general obligation bonds, authorizing a request for proposals for pension plan custody services, and approving an amendment to extend the deadline for mandatory rock salt purchase from Cargill. The council will also vote on a subdivision for a lot line revision, a work authorization for environmental monitoring at the Civic Center, and resolutions to amend pool hours and designate special events. Informational items include updates on the Civic Center renovations, a traffic signal evaluation, and garbage bid tabulations.
- Resolution No. 2023-30: Appointing PFM Financial Advisors, Raymond James & Associates, and Dinsmore & Shohl LLP for refinancing General Obligation Bonds
- Authorizing Borough Manager and Pension Board Solicitor to prepare RFP for pension plan custody services
- Amendment to agreement with Cargill, Inc. extending deadline for 80% rock salt purchase to December 31, 2023
- Work Authorization from Skelly & Loy for asbestos abatement specs and environmental monitoring at Civic Center, not to exceed $8,500
- Resolution No. 2023-31: Amending pool weekday closing time from 8PM to 7PM due to lifeguard staffing
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will consider several action items, including joining the Allegheny County opioid settlement, vacating a portion of Pary Street for redevelopment, and approving a sewage planning module for a proposed Chipotle restaurant at 50 Towne Square Way. Other items include amending the pool pass fee schedule, purchasing a storage container for police, and authorizing an explosive detection canine for July 4th festivities.
- Resolution No. 2023-26: Authorize participation in Allegheny County opioid settlement
- Ordinance No. 2023-1311: Vacate portion of Pary Street between Auto Way alley and Marylea Avenue
- Resolution No. 2023-28: Approve sewage planning module for Chipotle at 50 Towne Square Way
- Resolution No. 2023-25: Amend fee schedule for complimentary pool passes for volunteers and employees
- Authorize $4,800 purchase of 40'x8' storage container for police department
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council is meeting to take action on several items, including awarding a roadway paving contract, adopting ordinances for stop signs and sewer fee changes, and approving routine financial reports and bills. The council will also discuss extending an energy supply agreement and a fee schedule amendment for complimentary pool passes.
- Award 2023 Roadway Paving Program to El Grande, Inc. for $497,582.70 (base bid $278,552.70 plus alternates)
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-1310 to install stop signs at four intersections (Edge Road/Tuxey Avenue, Elton Avenue/Hilpert Street, Hurston Way/Elton Avenue, Midas Way alley/Elton Avenue)
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-1312 to remove grinder fees from the Sewer Ordinance
- Ratify April 2023 bills totaling $1,231,476.57 across multiple funds
- Extend energy supply agreement with EnelX North America, Inc. through October 31, 2025
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will consider several action items, including advertising an ordinance for four new stop signs, approving a change order extending the demolition project deadline, authorizing extra funds for a backhoe, adopting a resolution reaffirming the sewage plan, and awarding a sidewalk restoration contract. Informational items include a grant for police body cameras and updates on traffic signals and a tree planting event.
- Advertising Ordinance No. 2023-1310 for stop signs at Edge Road, Elton Avenue, Hurston Way, and Midas Way alley
- Change Order No. 2 extending demolition completion date to June 30, 2023
- Authorizing $15,000 from Liquid Fuels Fund for John Deere 320P backhoe
- Awarding 2023 Sidewalk Restoration Program contract to N&N Landscaping and Concrete
- Authorizing lot consolidation for former municipal building site at 3624 Brownsville Road
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council is meeting to consider routine approvals including minutes, treasurer's report, and bill payments, as well as a settlement agreement and several resolutions. They will also receive updates on the pending sale of the sanitary sewer system to Pennsylvania American Water, which is expected to bring over $19 million, and discuss potential zoning changes for tattoo studios and park advertising banners.
- Update on sewer system sale: PUC application filed, $19M expected at closing
- Ratify March bills: $973,872.75 General Fund, $729,980.06 Sanitary Sewer Fund, others
- Settlement with Scott & Miki Bagnull for $2,110.35
- Resolution 2023-19: amend personnel manual for background clearances
- Discussion: amend zoning to allow tattoo studios in Mixed-Use Neighborhood District
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council is holding a committee meeting focused on zoning and ordinances. The main item is an informational and discussion review of establishing Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) districts, which could offer tax incentives to encourage development in specific areas. No final decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Discussion of proposed LERTA district areas, including the Rt. 51 commercial corridor, Brownsville Road Mixed Use District, Elroy and Moore Elementary School areas, and Pine Tree and Brentshire Garden Apartments
- Informational review of LERTA guidelines and policy requirements from Allegheny County
- Procedure for establishing a LERTA district (informational item)
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will vote on renewing several insurance policies and a brokerage agreement, approve two sewer flow monitoring work authorizations totaling $22,000, reject the only bid for the 2023 Sidewalk Restoration Program, and discuss donating a retired police vehicle. Informational items include new grants for ball field lighting and a wellness program.
- Authorize renewal of liability, property, auto, and cyber insurance policies for April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024
- Adopt Resolution 2023-17: three-year insurance brokerage agreement with MGI Risk Management through 2026, with option to extend to 2028
- Approve $7,000 work authorization for Drnach Environmental for flow monitoring per Consent Order
- Approve $15,000 work authorization for Drnach Environmental for Sanitary Sewer Overflow Study
- Reject sole bid for 2023 Sidewalk Restoration Program and rebid
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council is meeting to take action on several items, including terminating the current auditor and appointing a new one, rejecting bids for the former municipal building site, and hiring a crossing guard. They will also consider approving minutes, the treasurer's report, and bill payments, and receive informational updates on grants and other matters.
- Resolution 2023-16: appoint Mark Turnley CPAs as auditor for 2022-2024 at $12,750/year
- Reject bids for redevelopment of former municipal building site
- Ratify February bills: General Fund $718,269.11, Sanitary Sewer $525,436.48, others
- Hire Leslie Jung as crossing guard
- Renew law enforcement MOU with school district (April 2023-March 2025)