Brentwood public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Stormwater Authority Board
The Stormwater Authority Board will approve the minutes from the November 3 and November 24 meetings. It will discuss draft bylaws that are expected to be adopted at the February 16, 2026 meeting. The board will adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, establishing a $13 per month (ERU) stormwater fee, approving the FY 2026 fund budget, and authorizing a $375,000 transfer to the Borough’s General Fund.
- Approve minutes of November 3 and November 24 meetings (action item).
- Discuss Resolution No. 2025-01: draft bylaws for the Stormwater Authority (discussion item).
- Adopt FY 2026 stormwater fee rates: $13.00 per month per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU).
- Approve the 2026 Stormwater Management Fund Budget covering administration, engineering, operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
- Authorize transfer of $375,000 from the Stormwater Management Fund to the Borough’s General Fund.
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will consider several financial and administrative actions. Key items include adopting the FY 2026 operating budget of $23,603,620, setting the 2026 tax levy at 11 mils, and approving new sanitary sewer fee rates. The council will also vote on contracts for utility billing software and copier leases, as well as personnel and appointment resolutions.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-57 approving the $23,603,620 FY 2026 operating budget
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1329 setting the FY 2026 real estate tax levy at 11 mils
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1328 establishing 2026 sanitary sewer service and usage fees
- Approve utility billing software agreement with BS&A Software LLC ($6,560 license fee, up to $27,900 implementation fee)
- Approve copier lease agreement with Konica Minolta for $691.69 covering 2026‑2031
Stormwater Authority Board
The Stormwater Authority Board of Brentwood will convene for a standard meeting on December 1, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, staff reports, and public comment. No specific legislative actions or financial contracts are listed in the provided text.
- Standard meeting agenda
- Public comment period
- Staff report presentation
Stormwater Authority Board
The Stormwater Authority Board will consider Resolution No. 2025-03, which proposes a stormwater fee structure for fiscal year 2026 based on property impervious surface. They will also review the FY 2026 budget of $794,900 and a liability insurance proposal from Greenwich Insurance. A public hearing on the fee proposal is scheduled for December 1, 2025, and the board may adopt the fee schedule at the December 8 meeting.
- Resolution No. 2025-03: FY 2026 stormwater fee rates – $13 per month for typical single‑family homes, generating about $771,381 annually
- Resolution No. 2025-02: FY 2026 Stormwater Authority budget – $794,900
- Accept liability insurance proposal from Greenwich Insurance (no cost supplement to existing policy)
- Discussion of Resolution No. 2025-01: draft bylaws for the Stormwater Authority
- Public hearing on the stormwater fee scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will consider several financial actions, including adopting the proposed FY 2026 operating budget of $23,603,620 and ratifying October bill payments totaling over $580,000. Additional items include advertising the 2026 sewage fee ordinance, the 2026 tax levy ordinance, and approving agreements for ALPR cameras and the Rave 911 system. The meeting also includes reappointments to various boards and a resignation acceptance.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑51: Proposed FY 2026 Operating Budget – $23,603,620
- Ratify October bill payments (e.g., $484,569.26 General Fund, $13,970.11 Liquid Fuels Fund)
- Advertise Ordinance No. 2025‑1328: 2026 sanitary sewer service and usage fees
- Advertise Ordinance No. 2025‑1329: FY 2026 real‑estate tax levy of 11 mills
- Approve updated Comcast agreement for ALPR cameras at $152.89 per month
Borough Council
The Council will discuss a proposed 2026 budget totaling $24.3 million across all funds. The proposal includes the first real estate millage increase in nine years and a series of fee schedule adjustments. All budget items listed are for discussion.
- Proposed real estate millage increase from 10.0 to 11.0 mills
- Proposed $956,000 for Brownsville Road Streetscape project
- Proposed $201,700 for Library Improvements
- Proposed fee increases for refuse ($32 to $35/month) and rental registration ($10 to $15/unit)
- Proposed new $1,200 license fee for 'skill games' and gambling terminals
Stormwater Authority Board
The Brentwood Stormwater Authority Board will elect a new Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson. It will also appoint a solicitor, auditor, bank depository, and other officers. The board will discuss a proposed stormwater fee for 2026 set at $13 per ERU, expected to generate about $771,381 annually. Additional items include setting the 2026 meeting schedule and designating a newspaper of record.
- Election of Stormwater Authority Chairperson (action item)
- Election of Vice‑Chairperson (action item)
- Appointment of Tucker Arensberg as Board Solicitor (action item)
- Appointment of Brentwood Bank as depository for Board accounts (action item)
- Discussion of 2026 stormwater fee rates – $13 per ERU monthly, projected $771,381 revenue (discussion item)
Borough Council
The Borough Council will accept departmental reports, approve the September meeting minutes, and ratify September 2025 bill payments totaling roughly $2.6 million across multiple fund accounts. It will also authorize new five‑year agreements for fiber internet service and phone service, and consider several contracts and fee schedule changes. Additional informational updates on the 2026 budget, meeting schedule, and community projects will be presented.
- Ratify September 2025 bill payments totaling about $2.6 M across General, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater, Capital Improvement, Economic Development, Liquid Fuels, General Pension, and Police Pension funds
- Authorize a five‑year fiber internet agreement with DQE Communications at $2,748 per location for three municipal sites
- Approve a five‑year phone service agreement with David Davis Communications ($2,058 installation cost and $434.67 monthly fee)
- Award the Stairway & Pathway Evaluation Project contract to KCI Technologies for up to $50,135.22
- Approve agreement with Galiffa Productions for a $797 photo booth at the "Holiday Magic" event
Borough Council
The Borough Council is conducting a budget workshop to review the proposed 2026 General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund. The discussion includes a proposed real estate tax levy increase of 1.0 mils and a new monthly stormwater fee.
- Proposed real estate tax levy increase of 1.0 mils
- Proposed $12 per month stormwater fee
- Proposed $350,000 transfer from Stormwater Fund to cover overhead costs
- Proposed $700,000 transfer from Operating Reserve Fund to balance the budget
- General Fund revenues and expenditures balanced at $11,585,222
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will vote on a resolution authorizing a $499,600 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to improve Athletic Field No. 4 in Brentwood Park. The council will also accept departmental reports, approve August financial statements and payments, and ratify pension plan obligations for 2026. Additional items include reappointing the borough auditor for a $13,000 fee and providing information on upcoming budget workshops and a stairway design RFP.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-41 to enter a $499,600 DCNR grant agreement for Field 4 improvements
- Ratify payment of August bills: $1,514,182.21 (General Fund), $138,427.76 (Sanitary Sewer Fund), $2,138.50 (Stormwater Fund), $12,789.92 (Liquid Fuels Fund), $13,188.60 (General Pension Fund), $31,755.41 (Police Pension Fund), $9,498.73 (Economic Development Fund), and a $(72,458.47) credit to Capital Improvement Fund
- Approve 2026 Minimum Municipal Obligation for Non‑Uniform Pension Plan: $165,553
- Approve 2026 Minimum Municipal Obligation for Police Pension Plan: $206,761
- Reappoint Turnley, Robertson & Associates as auditor for FY 2025‑2027 at a $13,000 fee
Borough Council
The council will consider several financial and operational actions, including ratifying July bill payments totaling over $1.2 million and adopting the FY 2026 budget planning schedule. It will vote on public‑works contracts such as a $106,700 CCTV service and a $272,349 purchase of an Elgin ReGenX street sweeper, which includes a temporary $182,474 fund transfer. The meeting also includes zoning actions: a conditional use permit for a tobacco‑based business at 3300B Saw Mill Run Boulevard and rezoning of vacant Parcel 138‑S‑162 to the R‑2 district. Additional items cover park improvements, grant applications, and special event approvals.
- Award 2025 Sanitary & Storm Sewer CCTV contract to Jet Services for $106,700
- Purchase Elgin ReGenX street sweeper for $272,349, funded by $182,474 transfer from Sanitary Sewer Fund and $90,000 from Liquid Fuels Fund
- Approve temporary transfer of $182,474 from Sanitary Sewer Fund to Capital Improvement Fund (Resolution 2025‑40)
- Adopt Conditional Use Permit for tobacco‑based business at 3300B Saw Mill Run Boulevard (Resolution 2025‑36)
- Rezone vacant Parcel 138‑S‑162 to R‑2 district (Ordinance 2025‑1326)
Borough Council
The Borough Council will vote to ratify payment of June 2025 bills covering multiple fund accounts for a total of $2,253,942.41. It will also consider several other actions, including renewing the workers' compensation insurance policy for $129,117, reappointing the workplace safety committee, approving a lease agreement for Brentwood Stadium and athletic fields at $65,000 annually, and authorizing a request for proposals for branding and design services with an estimated budget of $30,000‑$50,000.
- Ratify June 2025 bill payments totaling $2,253,942.41 across General, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater, Park, Capital Improvement, Economic Development, and Liquid Fuels funds
- Approve renewal of workers' compensation insurance policy for $129,117 (Aug 1 2025 – Jul 31 2026)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑34 to reappoint safety committee members for one year
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑36 to lease Brentwood Stadium and park fields for $65,000 per year (2025‑2029)
- Authorize issuance of RFP for branding and design services, budget $30,000‑$50,000
Borough Council
The Borough Council will vote on purchasing a replacement scoreboard for Brentwood Stadium and funding a regional fire-rescue delivery study. The meeting also includes decisions on local stop sign installations and a land subdivision for the Levitske Brothers Properties office building.
- Purchase of Brentwood Stadium scoreboard: mid-range option up to $104,000 or base option up to $64,000
- ROBB Consulting, LLC proposal for regional fire-rescue study: $44,000 fixed fee plus expenses
- Ordinance No. 2025-1324: installation of stop signs at Dailey Road/Pointview Road and Radisson Road/Dailey Road
- Agreement with Maverick Consulting & Strategies for police candidate background checks: up to $6,000
- Subdivision of Vacant Lot No. 138-S-162 and advertising for its rezoning to R-2 District
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will vote on whether to override Mayor Carnevale's veto of Ordinance No. 1323, which would establish a Stormwater Authority. The meeting also includes routine actions such as accepting departmental reports, ratifying April bill payments totaling $1,567,216.16, and approving contracts for sidewalk rehabilitation and police video services. Additional discussion items cover a scoreboard purchase for Brentwood Stadium and other community updates.
- Vote to override Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 1323 establishing a Stormwater Authority (action item)
- Ratify payment of April 2025 bills for multiple funds totaling $1,567,216.16 (action item)
- Award 2025 Sidewalk & Curb Rehabilitation contract to N&N Construction (action item)
- Extend Police Department Video as a Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for $36,108.00 (action item)
- Discuss purchase options for a new scoreboard at Brentwood Stadium (discussion item)
Borough Council
Borough Council will discuss the creation of a Stormwater Authority and a zoning amendment to allow digital signs in the Mixed-Use Neighborhood District. The body is also considering a $47,000 interior design proposal for the Civic Center and the re-approval of a lot consolidation plan at 3624 Brownsville Road.
- Ordinance No. 2025-1323 to create a Stormwater Authority
- Ordinance No. 2025-1321 to permit digital signs as a conditional use in Mixed-Use Neighborhood District
- Civic Center interior design project scope not to exceed $47,000
- Re-approval of lot consolidation for former municipal building site at 3624 Brownsville Road
- Resolution No. 2025-24 to sell a 2013 Ford Explorer for a minimum of $2,000
Borough Council
Borough Council will discuss financial strategies to reduce a projected 2026 deficit and vote on grant agreements for sewer and library repairs. The body is also considering updates to alcohol policies at municipal facilities and the establishment of a Stormwater Authority.
- Grant agreements for sewer repairs: $145,800 for Streets Run Watershed and $87,200 for Saw Mill Run Watershed
- Keystone Library Facilities Program grant of $100,850 for windows and carpeting
- Ratification of bills totaling $1,231,146.31 across multiple funds
- Ordinance No. 2025-1325 to allow alcohol consumption on the Civic Center exterior patio
- Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-1323 to establish a Stormwater Authority
Borough Council
Borough Council will vote on renewing several insurance policies and entering into service agreements for janitorial and emergency medical services. The body will also discuss zoning changes for digital signs and updates to alcohol policies at municipal facilities.
- Insurance renewals: Trident Public Risk Solutions ($104,295), Travelers Insurance ($10,233), and Greenwich Insurance ($58,323)
- Resolution No. 2025-19: Janitorial services agreement with Vanguard Cleaning Systems for $57,752 annually
- Ordinance No. 2025-1321: Zoning amendment to permit monochromatic digital signs in the Mixed-Use District
- Resolution No. 2025-20: Ten-year agreement with Baldwin EMS for emergency medical services
- Work authorization for The Gateway Engineers for a Code Enforcement GIS module not to exceed $12,000
Borough Council
Borough Council will hold elections for Council Vice-President and President Pro Tem. The body is also considering a Zoning Code amendment for electric vehicle chargers and the appointment of a water aerobics instructor.
- Election of Council Vice-President and Council President Pro Tem
- Proposed Zoning Code amendment to regulate electric vehicle charger placement
- Independent contractor agreement for Cheryl Hirsch as water aerobics instructor
- Resignation of Cheri Hinnebusch from the Borough's Vacancy Board
- Discussion of $10,000 work authorization for stormwater mapping by The Gateway Engineers
Borough Council
Borough Council will discuss the creation of a Stormwater Authority and review several engineering contracts. The body is also seeking to fill a Council vacancy and the position of Vice President of Council.
- Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-1323 to establish a Brentwood Borough Stormwater Authority
- Three Gateway Engineers work authorizations for MS4 program ($20,000), GIS sewer mapping ($5,000), and stairway/pathway inventory ($7,000)
- Resolution No. 2025-14 to exonerate Tax Collector Fay Boland for $244,804.12 in uncollected 2024 real estate taxes
- Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-1324 to install stop signs at Dailey Road facing Pointview Road and Radisson Road facing Dailey Road
- Resolution No. 2025-15 to sell a surplus 2020 Ford Interceptor Utility for a minimum of $20,000
Borough Council
The Borough Council and School Board will meet to discuss community projects and business development. There are no action items on the agenda, but the body will review updates on grants and potential partnerships. The meeting includes informational reports on new staff appointments and local business activity.
- Update on 3624 Brownsville Road mixed-use project with $1.75 million RACP grant and a pending $2-2.5 million DCED grant application
- Dewalt Avenue Streetscape Project update with $591,300 in grant funding
- Field No. 4 ADA Improvements Project update with $500,000 in grant funding
- Discussion of a potential 'Snow Angel' program partnership with the School District
- Announcement of new hires: Devon Serena (Community Relations and Compliance Specialist) and Melissa Lenigan (Main Street Manager/Community and Economic Development Director)
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will vote on several action items, including an emergency declaration to repair a collapsed sanitary sewer line on Waidler Avenue for $25,100. Other items include a liquor license transfer to a new bar, renewal of the pool management contract, and hiring of seasonal staff and full‑time employees. The council will also consider accepting a council member’s resignation.
- Approve Resolution No. 2025-12 for $25,100 emergency repair of the Waidler Avenue sanitary sewer line with Affordable Drain Cleaning & Plumbing
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11 to transfer Restaurant Liquor License R-445 to Champions Sports Bar & Grill at 3344 Saw Mill Run Boulevard
- Renew American Pool Management agreement for the 2025 swimming season for $119,500
- Authorize advertising and hiring of up to four seasonal Public Works employees
- Approve hiring of Devon Serena as Community Relations & Compliance Specialist with a $62,000 annual salary
Borough Council
The Brentwood Borough Council will accept departmental reports, approve the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes, and ratify payment of December bills totaling $793,911.80 for the General Fund and additional amounts for other funds. It will also adopt several resolutions covering solicitor reappointment, mileage reimbursement, bank depositories, payroll prepayment, account signatories, newspaper of record, and labor counsel reappointment. Additional items include a traffic study work authorization for Churchview Avenue ($5,000) and a five‑year Taser purchase agreement ($21,758.72). The council will discuss the proposed Stormwater Authority ordinance and a digital sign ordinance amendment.
- Ratify payment of December bills: $793,911.80 General Fund, $34,852.26 Sanitary Sewer Fund, $11,947.04 Capital Improvement Fund, $25,751.44 Liquid Fuels Fund, $9,810.08 General Pension Fund, $20,176.32 Police Pension Fund
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02 setting mileage reimbursement rate at 70 cents per mile
- Approve work authorization for a Churchview Avenue traffic and parking study, not‑to‑exceed $5,000 from the General Fund
- Authorize a five‑year installment agreement with Axon Enterprises for Taser Model 10 devices, $21,758.72 from the Capital Improvement Fund
- Discuss Advertising Ordinance No. 2025-1323 to establish a Stormwater Authority