McKeesport public meetings in 2022

City Council

The council will consider several resolutions and one ordinance for the 2023 fiscal year, including a budget ordinance that sets the number and compensation of city officials and employees, levies taxes, and makes appropriations. Other items include awarding a garbage and recycling hauling contract, appointing an auditor, and entering into contracts for a postage machine lease, pest control, and portable restroom rentals.

• Bill #65 – Ordinance fixing number and compensation of city officials, levying taxes, and making appropriations for fiscal year 2023
• Bill #61 – Resolution awarding 2023 garbage, rubbish, and recycling hauling contract
• Bill #64 – Resolution appointing Mark C. Turnley as City Auditor for fiscal year 2023
• Bill #58 – Resolution to lease a postage machine and scale from Amasti, Inc.
• Bill #62 – Resolution for a one-year pest control contract with Pest B Gone

City Council unanimously voted against the ordinance fixing compensation for officials and appropriations for the 2023 fiscal year. The council approved several service contracts, including garbage collection and auditing, but tabled a pest control contract.

• Approved 2023 garbage, rubbish, and recyclables hauling contract with Bigs Sanitation, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved lease of postage machine and scale from Amasti, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved 2023 portable restroom rental program with Mr. John (7-0)
• Appointed Mark C. Turnley as City Auditor for fiscal year 2023 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 paydays schedule (7-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 22-11 regarding 2023 appropriations and official compensation (0-7)
• Tabled pest control contract with Pest B Gone (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions and one ordinance at its regular meeting. Key items include awarding the 2023 garbage and recycling hauling contract, entering into a pest control contract and a portable restroom rental agreement, and appointing an auditor. The council will also vote on the 2023 budget ordinance that sets employee compensation and levies taxes.

• Bill #61: Awarding 2023 bid for garbage, rubbish, and recycling collection
• Bill #65: Ordinance fixing 2023 employee compensation, levying taxes, and making appropriations
• Bill #58: Authorizing lease of a postage machine and scale from Amasti, Inc.
• Bill #62: One-year pest control contract with Pest B Gone
• Bill #64: Appointing Mark C. Turnley as City Auditor for 2023

City Council held a public hearing for a balanced 2023 budget with no tax or fee increases. The session included the review of several service contracts, including a new garbage hauling agreement and the appointment of a city auditor.

• Proposed 2023 Budget Ordinance with no tax or fee increases (Bill #66)
• Proposed garbage hauling contract awarded to Bigs Sanitation, Inc. (Bill #62)
• Proposed one-year pest control contract with Pest B Gone (Bill #63)
• Proposed 2023 portable restroom rental agreement with Mr. John (Bill #64)
• Proposed appointment of Mark C. Turnley as City Auditor for fiscal year 2023 (Bill #65)
• Proposed resolution setting 2023 paydays (Bill #67)
• Proposed lease of postage machine and scale from Amasti, Inc. (Bill #58)

City Council

McKeesport City Council will consider several items at its November 2, 2022 regular meeting, including a resolution awarding a $171,370 demolition contract to Minnefield Demolition Services for the McKeesport Rising: Cultural & Educational Sector Enhancement Project. Other business includes a red-light camera funding agreement, a postage machine lease, and two subdivision requests.

• Bill #57: $171,370 demolition contract for McKeesport Rising project awarded to Minnefield Demolition Services, LLC
• Bill #56: Amendment to automated red-light enforcement program funding agreement for signal upgrades at Versailles Ave/Evans St and Coursin St/Lysle Blvd
• Bill #59: Ordinance to name an unnamed street in Renziehausen Park as Palm Street
• Bill #60: Reverse subdivision request by Mildred Callahan to combine six lots into one parcel at 1005-1007 Park Street (R-4 zoning)
• Bill #61: Subdivision request by Bonny & John Remus, Jr. to split one parcel into two at 2510 Cronemeyer Street (R-3 zoning)

City Council approved a demolition contract for the McKeesport Rising project and funding for automated red light enforcement. The council also approved a reverse subdivision on Park Street and named a street in Renziehausen Park, while denying a subdivision request on Cronemeyer Street.

• Approved Bill #56 for Automated Red Light Enforcement Program signal upgrades (7-0)
• Awarded bid for McKeesport Rising project to Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC not to exceed $171,370 (7-0)
• Tabled Bill #58 regarding Amasti, Inc. lease for postage machine and scale (7-0)
• Approved Bill #59 naming a street in Renziehausen Park as Palm Street (7-0)
• Approved Bill #60 reverse subdivision for 1005-1007 Park Street (7-0)
• Denied Bill #61 subdivision request for 2510 Cronemeyer Street (0-7)
• Approved minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The council will consider awarding a $171,370 demolition contract to MinnieField Demolition Services for the McKeesport Rising cultural and educational sector enhancement project. Other items include amending the automated red light enforcement program, leasing a postage machine, naming a street in Renziehausen Park, and approving two subdivision requests.

City Council conducted a work session to review several proposed bills, including a demolition contract and street naming. No final votes were recorded in the minutes, as the session focused on discussion and recommendations.

• Proposed Bill #56: Amendment to Automated Red Light Enforcement Program for signal upgrades
• Proposed Bill #57: Awarding demolition bid to Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC not to exceed $171,370
• Proposed Bill #58: Lease of postage machine and scale from Amasti, Inc. (recommended for tabling)
• Proposed Bill #59: Naming of a street in Renziehausen Park as Palm Street
• Proposed Bill #60: Reverse subdivision to combine lots at 1005-1007 Park Street
• Proposed Bill #61: Subdivision of 2510 Cronemeyer Street (Mayor recommended denial due to zoning)

City Council

City Council will discuss awarding a construction bid for a turn lane project and applying for a $150,000 grant for field improvements. The body is also considering a tax waiver for a specific lot and a contract for pension plan actuarial services.

• Bill #55: Bid award to C. H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. for SR 48 & 148 turn lane project not to exceed $299,351.60
• Bill #53: Application for $150,000 Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund grant for Stephen Barry Field improvements
• Bill #52: Ordinance to waive taxes and claims on lot and block 381-P-244
• Bill #54: Agreement with Phoenix Benefits Group, Inc. for pension plan actuarial services