McKeesport public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council held a work session to review several proposed bills, including a major parking garage project and infrastructure grants. No formal votes were recorded as the meeting was a work session.
- Proposed Bill #50: Agreement with Kucich Construction Company for Lysle Boulevard Garage reconstruction not to exceed $2,273,750.00
- Proposed Bill #51: Agreement with PennDOT for Versailles Avenue Viaduct project involving $800,000 in state funding
- Proposed Bill #47: New comprehensive stormwater management scheme adopting state model ordinance
- Proposed Bill #48: Amendment to Ordinance #22-011 to move expenditures within the 2023 budget for police overtime and new hires
- Proposed Bill #46: Application for flashing school zone signs on Cornell Street near Twin Rivers Elementary School
- Proposed Bill #49: Agreement with heraregistry.com for property registration services
- Proposed Bill #52: Request for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority
- Proposed Bill #53: Application for $25,000 PA-DCED Keystone Communities grant for Renziehausen Park equipment
City Council
City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a garage reconstruction and a new stormwater management scheme. The board also authorized applications for transportation and park equipment grants.
- Approved $2,273,750 contract with Kucich Construction Company for Lysle Boulevard Garage reconstruction (7-0)
- Approved new comprehensive stormwater management scheme (7-0)
- Approved application for flashing school zone signs on Cornell Street (7-0)
- Approved agreement with heraregistry.com for property registration services (7-0)
- Approved agreement with PennDOT for Versailles Avenue Viaduct project (7-0)
- Approved request for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant (7-0)
- Approved application for $25,000 PA-DCED Keystone Communities grant for park equipment (7-0)
- Designated October 1-10, 2023 as Radical Days in the City of McKeesport (7-0)
City Council
City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to police department hiring and promotion rules. The council also approved a reverse subdivision for Giant Eagle Inc. and a security services agreement with Pittsburgh Protection Services, LLC.
- Approved Bill #39 regarding Public Works pension and DROP provisions (4-0)
- Approved Bill #40 amending Ordinance #18-017 (4-0)
- Approved Bill #42 reverse subdivision request for Giant Eagle Inc. (4-0)
- Approved Bill #43 agreement with Pittsburgh Protection Services, LLC for security services (4-0)
- Approved Bill #44 amending Civil Service Commission rules for police hiring and promotions (4-0)
- Removed Bill #41 from the agenda (4-0)
- Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council
Council reviewed six proposed bills regarding pensions, administrative fees, consulting, zoning, security, and police promotions. No formal votes were taken during this work session. The Mayor provided updates on park upgrades and demolition projects.
- Proposed Bill #39: Amend Public Works pension and DROP provisions
- Proposed Bill #40: Add $25 administrative fee to Ordinance #18-017
- Proposed Bill #41: Agreement with PFM Group Consulting (flagged for removal)
- Proposed Bill #42: Reverse subdivision for Giant Eagle Inc. to build Wet-Go facility
- Proposed Bill #43: Agreement with Pittsburgh Protection Services for City Hall security
- Proposed Bill #44: Amend Civil Service Commission rules for police hiring and promotions