McKeesport public meetings in 2021
18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council meeting includes several resolutions regarding city contracts and appointments. The agenda also features ordinances for the 2022 fiscal year budget and changes to police department civil service rules.
- Ordinance to fix city official compensation, levy taxes, and make 2022 appropriations
- Conditional use request for an auto repair/welding facility at 3100 Walnut Street
- Resolution to appoint Mark C. Turnley as City Auditor for fiscal year 2022
- Contract authorization for pest control services with Pest B Gone
- Ordinance to change street opening and excavation restoration requirements
Council approved the 2022 budget ordinance (Bill #60) with no tax increase, as presented in the Mayor's budget message. They also approved resolutions for paydays, a pest control contract, portable restroom rentals, an auditor appointment, a conditional use for an auto repair facility, a hazardous material consultant, and other administrative items. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the LaRosa Foundation recognition.
- Approved Resolution 2021-037 setting 2022 paydays (7-0).
- Approved Resolution 2021-038 for a one-year pest control contract with Pest B Gone (7-0).
- Approved Resolution 2021-039 for the 2022 portable restroom rental program with Mr. John (7-0).
- Approved Resolution 2021-040 appointing Mark C. Turnley as 2022 City Auditor (7-0).
- Approved Resolution 2021-041 recognizing LaRosa Youth Development Foundation under Small Games of Chance Act (6-0, Barry abstained).
- Approved Resolution 2021-042 conditional use for auto repair/welding at 3100 Walnut Street (7-0).
- Approved Resolution 2021-043 retaining Trifecta Team LLC as hazardous material consultant (7-0).
- Approved Ordinance 21-017 fixing 2022 compensation, taxes, and appropriations (7-0).
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will review several resolutions and ordinances for the 2022 fiscal year. Key items include approving the annual budget, setting tax levies, and amending police department civil service rules.
- Ordinance to fix city official compensation and levy taxes for fiscal year 2022
- Conditional use request for an auto repair/welding facility at 3100 Walnut Street
- Resolution to appoint Mark C. Turnley as City Auditor for fiscal year 2022
- Contract authorization for pest control services with Pest B Gone
- Amendment to street opening and excavation restoration requirements
The council reviewed proposed bills for 2022, including the budget ordinance with no tax increase and a $4 million McKeesport Rising investment. They also discussed contracts for pest control, portable restrooms, an auditor, and a hazardous material consultant, plus a conditional use request for an auto repair/welding facility. No votes were taken; these were work session discussions.
- Reviewed Bill #53 setting 2022 paydays; no questions.
- Reviewed Bill #54 for a one-year pest control contract with Pest B Gone; no questions.
- Reviewed Bill #55 for the 2022 portable restroom rental agreement with Mr. John; no questions.
- Reviewed Bill #56 appointing Mark C. Turnley as auditor for 2022; no questions.
- Reviewed Bill #57 recognizing LaRosa Youth Development Foundation for Small Games of Chance; no questions.
- Reviewed Bill #58 conditional use request for auto repair/welding at 3100 Walnut Street; no questions.
- Reviewed Bill #59 retaining Trifecta Team LLC as hazardous material consultant; no questions.
- Reviewed Bill #60, the 2022 budget ordinance with no tax increase; no questions.
City Council
McKeesport City Council will consider three items: a reverse subdivision to combine six lots into one, a conditional use request for a coffee shop on Fifth Avenue, and an ordinance adding criminal penalties for zoning violations. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.
- Reverse subdivision request by Christopher Dull to combine lots 380-D-101, 144-148 into 380-D-148 (C-3 zoning)
- Conditional use request by Chelsea McKeithen for a coffee shop at 322 Fifth Avenue (C-2 zoning)
- Ordinance amending 17-004 to add criminal penalties for zoning/planning violations
The McKeesport City Council unanimously approved four items: a reverse subdivision combining six lots, a conditional use for a coffee shop, an ordinance adding criminal penalties for zoning violations, and a lease for a fire department equipment truck. All votes were 7-0.
- Approved reverse subdivision combining lots 380-D-91, 380-D-144, 380-D-145, 380-D-146, 380-D-147, 380-D-148 into 380-D-148 (7-0)
- Approved conditional use for coffee shop at 322 Fifth Avenue (7-0)
- Approved ordinance adding criminal penalties for zoning violations (7-0)
- Approved lease for fire department equipment truck (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will review requests for a reverse subdivision and a conditional use permit for a coffee shop. The council will also consider an ordinance to add criminal penalties for violating the city's zoning and planning rules.
- Reverse subdivision request by Christopher Dull to combine six lots into 380-D-148
- Conditional use request from Chelsea McKeithen to operate a coffee shop at 322 Fifth Avenue
- Ordinance to add criminal penalties for zoning and planning ordinance violations
The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting where three proposed bills were introduced and discussed: a reverse subdivision for Christopher Dull, a conditional use for a coffee shop, and an ordinance adding criminal penalties for zoning violations. No votes were taken; the bills are scheduled for future action. The mayor also provided updates on upcoming events and potential programs.
- Introduced Bill #50: Reverse subdivision request for Christopher Dull to combine lots (no vote)
- Introduced Bill #51: Conditional use request for coffee shop at 322 Fifth Avenue (no vote)
- Introduced Bill #52: Ordinance to add criminal penalties for zoning violations (no vote)
City Council
McKeesport City Council will consider three resolutions to award bids for demolition/clearance, street improvements, and boat access reconstruction. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, mayor's report, and public comment.
- Demolition/clearance contract to Advanced Builders, Inc. up to $644,000
- CD Street Improvements Project Phase II to El Grande Industries, Inc. up to $204,821
- 10th Ward Boat Access Reconstruction to Lutterman Excavating, LLC up to $83,700
The council approved three resolutions awarding contracts for demolition, street improvements, and boat access reconstruction. All votes were unanimous (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $644,000 demolition contract with Advanced Builders, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved $204,821 street improvements contract with El Grande Industries, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved $83,700 boat access reconstruction contract with Lutterman Excavating, LLC (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The McKeesport City Council will consider three resolutions awarding contracts for demolition/clearance, street improvements, and boat access reconstruction. These are the main items of new business at the regular meeting.
- Resolution to award demolition/clearance bid to Advanced Builders, Inc. for up to $644,000
- Resolution to award McKeesport CD Street Improvements Project Phase II to El Grande Industries, Inc. for up to $204,821
- Resolution to award 10th Ward Boat Access Reconstruction Project to Lutterman Excavating, LLC for up to $83,700
The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting where three proposed bills were introduced for awarding contracts: demolition/clearance to Advanced Builders, Inc. for up to $644,000, street improvements to El Grande Industries for up to $204,821, and boat access reconstruction to Lutterman Excavating for up to $83,700. No votes were taken; these were introductions for future action. The mayor also discussed budget plans, blight remediation, and community programs.
- Introduced Bill #47: Award demolition/clearance bid to Advanced Builders, Inc. (up to $644,000)
- Introduced Bill #48: Award CD Street Improvements Phase II to El Grande Industries (up to $204,821)
- Introduced Bill #49: Award 10th Ward Boat Access Reconstruction to Lutterman Excavating (up to $83,700)
City Council
The McKeesport City Council will meet to vote on several resolutions, including a demolition contract and amendments to the Steel Valley Authority. The agenda also includes requests for reverse subdivisions and an ordinance to change excavation permit fees.
- Demolition/clearance contract award to Advanced Builders, Inc. not to exceed $264,600.00
- Ordinance to increase license or permit fees for land excavation and grading
- Reverse subdivision request for 2507 Shields Street
- Reverse subdivision request for 2602 Cleveland Street
- Resolution to decrease the number of board members for Steel Valley Authority
The McKeesport City Council approved all seven resolutions and one ordinance on the agenda, including a demolition contract with Advanced Builders, Inc. for up to $264,600, two reverse subdivision requests, and an ordinance amending excavation and land disturbance fees. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two members absent.
- Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 (5-0)
- Designated Oct 1-10, 2021 as Radical Days (5-0)
- Adopted amendment to Steel Valley Authority articles to decrease board members (5-0)
- Awarded demolition/clearance bid to Advanced Builders, Inc. up to $264,600 (5-0)
- Authorized agreement with David Collura (5-0)
- Approved reverse subdivision for Peter and Sondra Cherepko (5-0)
- Approved reverse subdivision for Thomas and Marcy Bowman (5-0)
- Amended Ordinance 2437 to increase excavation and land disturbance fees (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council
McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions and one ordinance at its September 1, 2021 regular meeting. Key items include awarding a demolition contract for up to $264,600, approving two reverse subdivision requests, and amending the excavation permit fee ordinance.
- Resolution awarding demolition/clearance bid to Advanced Builders, Inc. for up to $264,600
- Ordinance amending Ordinance 2437 to increase excavation and land disturbance permit fees
- Reverse subdivision request by Peter & Sondra Cherepko at 2507 Shields Street (R-2 district)
- Reverse subdivision request by Thomas and Marcy Bowman at 2602 Cleveland Street (R-3 district)
- Resolution to decrease Steel Valley Authority board member count
The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting on September 1, 2021, where they introduced several bills, including a resolution to award a demolition contract to Advanced Builders, Inc. for up to $264,600, funded by a grant, to demolish vacant buildings downtown. The council also introduced resolutions for reverse subdivisions, a wildlife specialist agreement, and an ordinance to regulate clean fill. No formal votes were taken during the workshop; these items were presented for discussion and will be acted upon at a later meeting.
- Introduced Bill #42: Award demolition contract to Advanced Builders, Inc. for up to $264,600 (no vote taken)
- Introduced Bill #40: Resolution designating Oct 1-10, 2021 as Radical Days (no vote taken)
- Introduced Bill #41: Resolution to amend Steel Valley Authority's articles to decrease board members (no vote taken)
- Introduced Bill #43: Resolution to authorize agreement with wildlife specialist David Collura (no vote taken)
- Introduced Bill #44: Reverse subdivision request for Peter and Sondra Cherepko at 2507 Shields St (no vote taken)
- Introduced Bill #45: Reverse subdivision request for Thomas and Marcy Bowman at 2602 Cleveland St (no vote taken)
- Introduced Bill #46: Ordinance to increase fees for excavation and fill permits (no vote taken)
City Council
McKeesport City Council's regular meeting covers routine approvals plus four new business items: recognizing the Mon River Fleet Lions Club for small games of chance, approving a RIDC Park subdivision, awarding a $357,557 paving contract, and amending prior CDBG programs. The agenda is mostly administrative with no public hearings listed.
- Bill #36: Resolution recognizing Mon River Fleet Lions Club under Local Options Small Games of Chance Act
- Bill #37: Approving RIDC subdivision of Lot/Block 307-E-194 into two parcels in I-U zoning district
- Bill #38: Awarding paving project bid to El Grande Industries, Inc. for up to $357,557
- Bill #39: Amending FY2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019 CDBG programs
The council approved four resolutions unanimously (6-0): recognizing the Mon River Fleet Lions Club under the Small Games of Chance Act, approving a subdivision request from RIDC in RIDC Park, awarding a paving project bid to El Grande Industries for up to $357,557, and amending CDBG programs for fiscal years 2015-2019. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comments.
- Approved Resolution 2021-22 recognizing Mon River Fleet Lions Club (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-23 approving RIDC subdivision of one parcel into two (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-24 awarding paving bid to El Grande Industries, not to exceed $357,557 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-25 amending CDBG programs for FY2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
McKeesport City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 7, 2021, with several resolutions up for consideration. These include recognizing the Mon River Fleet Lions Club under the Small Games of Chance Act, approving a subdivision in RIDC Park, awarding a paving contract, and amending past CDBG programs. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.
- Resolution to recognize Mon River Fleet Lions Club as a civic/service association under the Local Options Small Games of Chance Act
- Subdivision request from Regional Industrial Development Corporation to divide one parcel into two in RIDC Park (Lot/Block 307-E-194, I-U zoning)
- Award paving project bid to El Grande Industries, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $357,557.00
- Resolution to amend Fiscal Year 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019 CDBG programs
The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting where they reviewed four proposed bills, including a resolution to recognize the Mon River Fleet Lions Club for small games of chance, a subdivision request from RIDC, a paving project bid award to El Grande Industries for up to $357,557, and amendments to prior CDBG programs. No votes were taken; the bills were only introduced and discussed. Council reports included an update on the LaRosa Youth Development Foundation's reopening of the Boys & Girls Club building.
- Introduced Bill #36 to recognize the Mon River Fleet Lions Club for small games of chance; no vote taken.
- Introduced Bill #37 to approve a subdivision request from RIDC to split one parcel into two in RIDC Park; no vote taken.
- Introduced Bill #38 to award the paving project bid to El Grande Industries for up to $357,557; no vote taken.
- Introduced Bill #39 to amend CDBG programs for fiscal years 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019; no vote taken.
- Heard council reports, including the LaRosa Youth Development Foundation's plan to reopen the Boys & Girls Club building on July 9.
City Council
The McKeesport City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to award a demolition contract to Minniefield Demolition Services for up to $219,850, and two ordinances amending the city's pension plan for certain employees. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a mayor's report, and public comment.
- Resolution to enter into a managed services subscription agreement with AEC Group, LLC for the phone system
- Ordinance amending pension plan provisions and survivor benefits for certain employees
- Resolution awarding demolition/clearance bid to Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC for up to $219,850
- Ordinance amending pension plan provisions and survivor benefits (second ordinance)
The McKeesport City Council approved four items: a managed services agreement with AEC Group for the phone system, two ordinances amending the city's pension plan survivor benefits, and a demolition/clearance contract with Minniefield Demolition Services for up to $219,850. All votes were unanimous (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Resolution 2021-20 (Bill #32) for phone system managed services agreement with AEC Group (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 21-13 (Bill #33) amending pension plan survivor benefits (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-21 (Bill #34) awarding demolition bid to Minniefield Demolition Services, not to exceed $219,850 (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 21-14 (Bill #35) amending pension plan survivor benefits (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The McKeesport City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to award a demolition contract to Minniefield Demolition Services for up to $219,850, and two ordinances amending the city's pension plans for certain employees. They will also vote on a managed services agreement for the phone system with AEC Group, LLC.
- Resolution to award demolition/clearance bid to Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC for $219,850
- Ordinance amending pension plan for certain employees (Bill #33)
- Ordinance amending pension plan for certain employees (Bill #35)
- Resolution to enter into managed services subscription agreement with AEC Group, LLC for phone system
The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting where proposed bills were introduced and discussed, but no formal votes were taken. Bills included a phone system service agreement with AEC Group, pension plan amendments, and a demolition contract award. The meeting also included council reports on parking enforcement and streetlight outages.
City Council
The McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance at its May 5, 2021 meeting. These include approving two reverse subdivision requests from Michael and Nicole Cherepko, a conditional use request for a coffee/tea shop, filing the FY2021 Annual Action Plan, seeking Act 152 funds for the McKeesport Rising project, authorizing demolition of deteriorated properties, and entering a $80,500 agreement for a trails study. The council will also consider an ordinance granting an easement to Peoples Natural Gas for a regulator station.
- Reverse subdivision requests to combine lots at 711 East Street (Bills #24 and #25)
- Conditional use request for a coffee/tea shop at 322 5th Avenue (Bill #26)
- Filing of FY2021 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding (Bill #27)
- Agreement with Environmental Planning and Design, LLC for $80,500 trails study (Bill #30)
- Ordinance to grant easement to Peoples Natural Gas for regulator station on Wainwright Avenue (Bill #31)
The McKeesport City Council met on May 5, 2021, and unanimously approved all items on the agenda. These included two reverse subdivision requests, a conditional use for a coffee shop, the filing of the FY2021 Annual Action Plan, a request for Act 152 funds, authorization for demolitions, a trail study contract, and an easement for a natural gas regulator station. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved reverse subdivision for 711 East St. lots 461-E-143 and 461-E-155 (7-0)
- Approved reverse subdivision for 711 East St. lots 461-A-256 and 461-A-258 (7-0)
- Approved conditional use for coffee/tea shop at 322 5th Ave (7-0)
- Approved filing of FY2021 Annual Action Plan (7-0)
- Authorized request for Act 152 funds for McKeesport Rising project (7-0)
- Authorized demolition of deteriorated properties (7-0)
- Approved $80,500 contract for trail study with Environmental Planning & Design (7-0)
- Approved easement to Peoples Natural Gas for regulator station (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
City Council
McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions, including two reverse subdivision requests from Michael & Nicole Cherepko, a conditional use request for a coffee/tea shop, and a resolution authorizing a $80,500 study of public access to walking and bicycle trails. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.
- Reverse subdivision for 711 East Street combining lots 461-E-142 and 461-E-155 into 461-E-143 (R-2 zoning)
- Reverse subdivision for 711 East Street combining lots 461-A-256 and 461-A-258 into 461-A-256 (R-2 zoning)
- Conditional use for coffee/tea shop at 322 5th Avenue (C-2 zoning)
- Resolution to file FY2021 Annual Action Plan for HUD grant B-21-MC-42-0106
- Resolution authorizing $80,500 agreement for 12-month study of public access to walking and bicycle trails
The McKeesport City Council held a workshop meeting where they reviewed eight proposed bills, including two reverse subdivision requests from Mayor Cherepko, a conditional use request for a coffee shop, the FY2021 CDBG budget, a request for Act 152 funds for demolition, a demolition authorization, a trail study agreement, and an easement for a gas regulator station. No formal votes were taken; these were discussion items for the regular meeting.
- Reviewed Bill #24: Reverse subdivision for Cherepko property at 711 East Street (no vote)
- Reviewed Bill #25: Reverse subdivision for second Cherepko property at 711 East Street (no vote)
- Reviewed Bill #26: Conditional use for coffee/tea shop at 322 5th Avenue (no vote)
- Reviewed Bill #27: FY2021 CDBG budget of $1,064,467 (no vote)
- Reviewed Bill #28: Request for Act 152 funds for McKeesport Rising demolition (no vote)
- Reviewed Bill #29: Authorize demolition of deteriorated properties (no vote)
- Reviewed Bill #30: $80,500 agreement with Environmental Planning & Design for trail study (no vote)
- Reviewed Bill #31: Easement to Peoples Natural Gas for regulator station (no vote)
City Council
McKeesport City Council's regular meeting includes votes on three-year contracts with Teamsters Local 205 for clerical and public works employees, an ordinance amending Civil Service Commission rules for police hiring and promotions, and several property-related items including a conditional use for an auto repair shop, a reverse subdivision for Giant Eagle, and street vacations. The agenda also includes resolutions for animal control, weed control, grant applications, and adoption of the county hazard mitigation plan.
- Three-year union contracts with Teamsters Local 205 for clerical and public works employees (Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2024)
- Ordinance amending Civil Service Commission rules for police hiring and promotions
- Conditional use request for auto repair shop at 1661 5th Avenue (Lance Greenwood)
- Reverse subdivision request from Giant Eagle to combine 12 lots into one parcel (380-D-181)
- Vacation of portions of McKeesport Commons Drive and Tube Works Street
🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council is meeting to vote on several items including labor contracts for clerical and public works employees. The agenda also includes requests for zoning changes, street vacations, and new service contracts.
- Labor contracts with Teamsters Local Union No. 205 for clerical and public works staff
- Conditional use request for an auto repair shop at 1661 5th Avenue
- Animal control contract with Sable Kennel through February 25, 2023
- Weed and vegetation control contract with Kraken Chemicals
- Reverse subdivision request from Giant Eagle, Inc. involving multiple lots
City Council
The McKeesport City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 6, 2021, with several items on the agenda. They will consider transferring a property at 626 Market Street to the Redevelopment Authority, requiring new property owners to apply for a certificate of occupancy within 90 days, establishing stop signs on Versailles Avenue and Freemont Street, and approving two reverse subdivision requests. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.
- Resolution to establish 2021 meeting schedule
- Ordinance to transfer 626 Market Street to Redevelopment Authority
- Ordinance requiring certificate of occupancy within 90 days of property purchase
- Ordinance establishing stop signs on Versailles Avenue and Freemont Street
- Reverse subdivision approvals for 2210 Cronemeyer Street and 511 Industry Road
The McKeesport City Council held a regular meeting on January 6, 2021, and approved several items. They approved the minutes from the December 2, 2020 meeting, a resolution establishing the 2021 meeting schedule, an ordinance to transfer property at 626 Market Street to the Redevelopment Authority, an ordinance requiring new property purchasers to apply for a certificate of occupancy within 90 days, an ordinance establishing stop signs on Versailles Avenue and Freemont Street, and two reverse subdivision requests. All votes were unanimous except for the property transfer, where Councilman Barry abstained due to his role on the Redevelopment Authority.
- Approved minutes of December 2, 2020 meeting (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-001 establishing 2021 meeting schedule (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 021-001 to transfer 626 Market Street to Redevelopment Authority (6-0, Barry abstained)
- Approved Ordinance 21-002 requiring certificate of occupancy within 90 days of property purchase (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 21-003 establishing stop signs on Versailles Avenue and Freemont Street (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-002 for reverse subdivision at 2210 Cronemeyer Street (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-002 for reverse subdivision at 511 Industry Road (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council
McKeesport City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 6, 2021, with several ordinances up for consideration. These include transferring a property at 626 Market Street to the Redevelopment Authority, requiring new property owners to apply for a certificate of occupancy within 90 days, and establishing stop signs on Versailles Avenue and Freemont Street after removing outdated traffic signals. The council will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear reports from the mayor and citizens.
- Resolution to set 2021 meeting schedule
- Ordinance to transfer 626 Market Street to Redevelopment Authority
- Ordinance requiring certificate of occupancy within 90 days of property purchase
- Ordinance establishing stop signs on Versailles Avenue and Freemont Street