Millvale public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider adopting the 2026 budget and levying real estate taxes. The meeting includes a proposal to file an emergency petition to fund unfunded debt up to $2,000,000.00.

• Emergency petition to fund unfunded debt not to exceed $2,000,000.00
• Resolution No. 3007: Adopting the 2026 budget
• Ordinance No. 2844: Real estate taxes at 14.5 mils for general purposes and 0.5 mils for fire fund
• Bid from Palmieri Construction for CDBG Year 51 ADA Ramps for $13,500
• Resolution No. 3009: Eliminating contributions to the police retirement fund for FY 2026

The Millvale Borough Council adopted the 2026 budget and set real‑estate tax rates of 14.5 mils for general purposes and 0.5 mils for a fire fund. It also approved an emergency petition to fund up to $2,000,000 of unfunded debt and accepted a $13,500 bid for ADA ramps. Additional actions included updating fee schedules, police retirement contributions, employee salaries, and senior‑citizen tax‑relief qualifications.

• Approved Resolution No. 3007 adopting the 2026 budget (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2844 levying real‑estate taxes at 14.5 mils general and 0.5 mils fire fund (6-1)
• Approved emergency petition to fund up to $2,000,000 unfunded debt (7-0)
• Accepted Palmieri Construction bid for ADA ramps, $13,500 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3008 amending fee schedule for FY 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3009 setting police retirement fund contributions for FY 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3011 fixing salaries and wages for FY 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2845 amending senior‑citizen tax‑relief qualifications (7-0)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will consider five motions to approve advertising for the 2026 budget, fee schedule, salary resolution, tax levy, and senior citizen tax relief. No ordinances or resolutions are listed for action. The meeting includes standard roll calls, public comment, and committee reports.

• Motion to approve advertising the 2026 Budget and Fee Schedule.
• Motion to approve advertising the 2026 Salary Resolution.
• Motion to approve advertising the 2026 Tax Levy.
• Motion to approve advertising and display of Senior Citizen Tax Relief.

The Millvale Borough Council unanimously approved advertising the 2025 Budget and Fee Schedule, the 2026 Salary Resolution, the Tax Levy, and senior citizen tax relief. Each motion passed with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved advertising the Budget and Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved advertising the 2026 Salary Resolution (5-0)
• Approved advertising the Tax Levy (5-0)
• Approved advertising and display of Senior Citizen tax relief (5-0)
• Adjourned the Special Meeting (5-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several motions, including setting regular meeting dates and locations, approving the November 2025 finance report and transactions totaling $191,874.65, and confirming the borough's official calendar. A key item is the approval of a Letter of Support for Q Development's grant application to the DCED Mixed Use Revitalization Program, expected to be awarded in January 2026.

• Approve November 2025 financial transactions totaling $191,874.65
• Set Council workshop meetings for the first Tuesday of each month (except Jan 6 2026 and Nov 3 2026)
• Set regular Council meetings for the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm
• Designate Borough Council and Planning Commission meetings to be held at 501 Lincoln Avenue or 416 Lincoln Avenue
• Approve Letter of Support for Q Development's DCED Mixed Use Revitalization grant application

The council set new regular dates for council workshops, council meetings and the Planning Commission, and designated the borough offices at 501 and 416 Lincoln Avenue for those meetings. It confirmed the borough calendar, approved the November 2025 finance report and $191,874.65 of financial transactions, and adopted a letter of support for Q Development’s DCED Mixed‑Use Revitalization grant. The council also authorized advertising for special budget workshops on Dec. 16 and Dec. 30, 2025.

• Approved Council workshop meeting dates (first Tuesday each month, with exceptions) (7‑0)
• Approved Council meeting dates (second Tuesday each month, with exceptions) (7‑0)
• Approved Planning Commission meeting dates (third Tuesday each month, with exception) (7‑0)
• Designated Borough Council and Planning Commission meetings to be held at 501 or 416 Lincoln Avenue (7‑0)
• Confirmed the borough’s official calendar, holiday closures and events (7‑0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Q Development’s DCED Mixed‑Use Revitalization grant (7‑0)
• Approved November 2025 finance report (7‑0)
• Approved November 2025 financial transactions totaling $191,874.65 (7‑0)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council workshop will hear reports on engineering, code updates, fee schedules, public works, police, and agency activities. It will also discuss a letter of support requested by Shaler Township Manager Judith Kording on behalf of Q Development for a grant to the DCED Mixed Use Revitalization Program, expected to be awarded in January 2026. Additional agenda items include upcoming community events and board appointments.

• Engineer report by Gateway
• Code updates report by Phil Mangis
• Fee schedule report
• Letter of support request for Q Development's DCED Mixed Use Revitalization Program grant
• Zoning Hearing Board appointments for board alternates

The Borough Council directed Gateway Engineers to prepare a CDBG YR 52 grant application for replacement of nine ADA ramps. The Council also authorized Gateway to proceed with bidding four ADA ramps as a base bid and five additional ramps as an alternate for the CDBG YR 51 project on North Avenue and Bauerlein Street.

• Directed Gateway Engineers to prepare CDBG YR 52 grant application for nine ADA ramps (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Gateway Engineers to bid four ADA ramps as base bid and five ramps as an alternate for CDBG YR 51 project (no vote recorded)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will vote on a request for a $536,825 Local Share Assessment Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to fund the Logan Street Project. The council will also consider a $50,060 CDBG application for ADA‑compliant sidewalks, a cable franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC, and a resolution establishing reasonable attorney’s costs for delinquent real‑estate tax collections. Two ordinances will be reviewed that amend the borough code on streets, sidewalks, and driveway definitions. The meeting includes review of a professional services contract for Hoffman Boarding Kennels and a contract with Keystone Collections for real‑estate tax collection services.

• Resolution R3004: request for $536,825 Local Share Assessment Grant for Logan Street Project
• Resolution R3005: request for $50,060 CDBG funds for ADA‑compliant sidewalks
• Resolution R3006: authorize execution of a cable franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC
• Resolution R3007: establish reasonable attorney’s costs for delinquent real‑estate tax collections
• Ordinance 2842: amend borough code sections on streets, sidewalks, curb cuts, and street vacation standards

The Millvale Borough Council appointed Joe Kypta as Interim Borough Manager and adopted several resolutions, including requests for a $536.825.00 Local Share Assessment Grant and a $50,060.00 CDBG application for ADA‑compliant sidewalks. It also authorized a cable franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC and set attorney cost rules for delinquent tax collection. Ordinances 2842 and 2843 were adopted, revising the borough’s street, sidewalk, and driveway codes, and the October 2025 finance report and $465,473.20 of transactions were approved.

• Appointed Joe Kypta as Interim Borough Manager (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3004 requesting $536.825.00 grant for Logan Street Project (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3005 authorizing $50,060.00 CDBG application for ADA sidewalks (4-0)
• Authorized execution of Cable Franchise Agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC (4-0)
• Established reasonable attorney’s costs for delinquent real estate tax (Resolution 3007) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2842 amending street and sidewalk code (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2843 amending driveway definition in code (4-0)
• Approved October 2025 finance report and $465,473.20 transactions (4-0)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will consider two grant applications, including a $536,825 request for Logan Street improvements and a $50,060 request for ADA ramps and sidewalks. The council will also review proposed changes to Chapter 269 Streets and Sidewalks (Ord 2842) and the Borough Zoning Code (Ord 2843). Additional items include a Verizon franchise agreement and public comment on GAP Park usage.

• Concurring Resolution: Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant request of $536,825 for Logan Street Improvements
• Concurring Resolution: CDBG Year 52 Funds request of $50,060 for ADA ramps and sidewalks
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 269 Streets and Sidewalks (Ord 2842)
• Proposed amendment to the Borough Zoning Code (Ord 2843)
• Verizon franchise agreement and resolution

The council met on November 3, 2025 to discuss grant applications, fee changes, and community events. No motions were voted on or resolutions adopted during the session. Items such as the Verizon franchise agreement and the appointment of an interim borough manager were presented but no outcomes were recorded.

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council will consider amending local ordinances regarding streets and sidewalks, approve September financial reports, and authorize holiday expenses and free parking meter usage.

• Ordinance No. 2842: Amends Chapter 269 (Streets and Sidewalks) to renumber sections and add definitions.
• Ordinance No. 2843: Amends Chapter 312 to remove a driveway definition.
• September 2025 Finance Report: Includes $258,610.07 in Real Estate Tax and $43,938.69 in Wage Tax.
• Holiday Expenses: Authorization for lights, trees, banners, and Senior/Employee lunches.
• Free Meter Use: Free parking meters from November 26, 2025, to January 2, 2026.

The council approved several holiday‑related expenditures, including up to $1,000 for decorations, street‑detour support for the Light Up The Night event, and free parking‑meter use for the holiday season. It also granted MCDC permission to use GAP Park on October 31 for a Halloween youth event and adopted Resolution 3002 to dispose of the 827 Long Street property. Ordinances affecting street numbering, curb cuts, and driveway definitions were tabled until the November meeting. Financial motions approved the September 2025 transactions totaling $194,688.34.

• Approved GAP Park usage for Halloween youth event (7-0)
• Approved up to $1,000 for holiday decorations and items (7-0)
• Approved Light Up The Night street detours and in‑kind expenses (7-0)
• Approved free parking‑meter use for holiday season (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 3002 for disposition of 827 Long Street property (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2842 (street & sidewalks) until November (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2843 (driveway definition removal) until November (7-0)
• Approved September 2025 financial transactions of $194,688.34 (7-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss proposed changes to the Zoning Code, the Tree Committee ordinance, and the Streets and Sidewalks ordinance. The body will also review a vacant property proposal for 827 Long Street and holiday event logistics.

• Proposed changes to Chapter 269 Streets and Sidewalks (Ord 2842)
• Proposed changes to Borough Zoning Code (Ord 2843)
• Proposed changes to Ordinance 2995 Tree Committee (Public Hearing 10/14/25)
• Review of Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program proposal for 827 Long Street
• Allegheny County Demolition Program Application 2025 (Deadline 10/31/2025)

The Millvale Borough Council workshop on Oct 7, 2025 discussed updates on EMSA ambulances, an internet service proposal, a fire grant, and school district realignment, as well as numerous upcoming events and grant applications. No votes, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded during the meeting. The council adjourned the public session at 7:30 pm.

Borough Council

The council voted unanimously to approve a grant request to the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County for Logan Street improvements totaling $499,502. It also approved street closures for Millvale Days, waived pavilion fees for a school event, and granted a conditional use for a daycare facility with specific conditions. The monthly finance report and $344,161.31 of August transactions were approved, and the meeting minutes were amended. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $499,502 grant request for Logan Street improvements (7-0)
• Approved Butler Street closure for Millvale Days (7-0)
• Approved waived pavilion fees for Shaler Area Elementary School for Titan Trail Days 2026 (7-0)
• Approved conditional use of daycare facility at 401 Grant Avenue with conditions (7-0)
• Approved monthly finance report for August 2025 (7-0)
• Approved August 2025 financial transactions totaling $344,161.31 (7-0)
• Approved amendment of July workshop and council meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstain)
• Adjourned the September meeting (7-0)

Borough Council

The council discussed a grant request for Logan Street improvements, a street‑closure request for Butler Street, and several community events. It decided to leave the Butler Street closure cost at $530, rejecting the request to reduce it to $400. No other decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Leave Butler Street closure cost at $530 (no reduction)

Borough Council

The council approved Ordinance 2840, converting 127 Howard Street to a Commercial district (5-1). It also approved Ordinance 2841 updating the Board of Appeals rules (6-0). Additional actions included work authorization for North Avenue, several letters of support, grant commitments, and the July 2025 finance report, all passing unanimously.

• Approved zoning change for 127 Howard St to Commercial (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2841 Board of Appeals amendment (6-0)
• Approved work authorization for North Ave at Evergreen Ave (6-0)
• Approved $547.00 conference funds for Phil Mangis (6-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for MCDC to DCED (6-0)
• Approved Sub Award Letter for Active Transportation Grant (6-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Q Development to DCED (6-0)
• Approved July 2025 finance report (6-0)

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council workshop on August 5, 2025 discussed several items—including zoning changes, grant applications, public works updates, and upcoming events—but recorded no votes, approvals, or denials. No resolutions or ordinances were adopted during the meeting.

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council approved several items, including a $290,433.87 set of financial transactions for June 2025. It also approved a public‑health pop‑up, a bike repair station, a website hosting contract, and a server replacement. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved GAP Park overdose‑prevention pop‑up (6-0)
• Approved Riverfront Park bicycle fix‑it station and pump (6-0)
• Approved Civic Plus website hosting/design quote $3,014.48 and RFP advertisement (6-0)
• Approved PC Doctor server replacement quote $13,354.00 (6-0)
• Approved June 2025 monthly finance report (6-0)
• Approved June 2025 financial transactions totaling $290,433.87 (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:48 pm (6-0)

Borough Council

The council decided that the ACHD overdose‑prevention pop‑up scheduled for September 11 at McCarthy Park would be relocated to GAPP Park. It also declined the Sierra Club’s request to use the pavilion at a discounted rate for its September 6 event. No other substantive actions were approved or denied during the workshop meeting.

• Moved ACHD overdose‑prevention pop‑up to GAPP Park
• Denied Sierra Club discounted pavilion request

Borough Council

The borough council voted to switch internet and phone service from Comcast to Verizon. It also approved discounted rental fees for the Riverfront Pavilion and the Community Center, a street closure on Butler Street, and a GAP Park rental. The council directed the tax collector to resume March 1, 2026 tax bill mailings and approved a 4.5% increase in the Salt Option contract. Financial transactions for May 2025 totaling $358,721.45 were also approved.

• Approved internet switch from Comcast to Verizon (6-0)
• Approved discounted $100 rental fee for Riverfront Pavilion on 9/5/2025 (6-0)
• Approved discounted $100 rental fee for Community Center on 12/12/2025 (6-0)
• Approved Butler Street closure 7/10-7/13/2025 for Mr. Smalls (5-1)
• Approved GAP Park non‑profit rental on 7/26/2025 to MCDC (6-0)
• Approved Salt Option Year 25‑26 contract with NHCOG and Morton Salt, 4.5% increase (6-0)
• Directed Tax Collector to resume tax bill mailings for March 1, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved financial transactions for May 2025 totaling $358,721.45 (6-0)

Borough Council

The council held a workshop meeting on June 3, 2025, where various topics were discussed, including animal‑friend pavilion usage, tax‑bill mailing date revision, a curb cut at 141 Evergreen Avenue, a street‑closure permit request, and several grant updates. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabled actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Borough Council

The Millvale Borough Council approved Resolution No. 3002 setting the 2025 fee schedule. It also approved two street closures on Butler Street and Sedgwick Street for the Millvale Music Festival. Additional approvals included a property acquisition, a commemorative plaque purchase, and the April 2025 financial transactions.

• Approved minutes of April meetings (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Butler Street closure (Lincoln Ave. to Evergreen Ave) for music festival (7-0)
• Approved Butler Street (Grant Ave. to Farragut St.) and Sedgwick Street (Grant Ave. to Lincoln Ave.) closures for music festival (7-0)
• Approved TCLB acquisition of 165-P-39 1137 Evergreen Ave (7-0)
• Approved purchase of plaque for St. Nicholas Church 125‑year anniversary (7-0)
• Approved road crew attendance at NHCOG equipment and vendor show June 5 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3002 setting fee schedule for 2025 (7-0)
• Approved April 2025 financial transactions totaling $35,325.61 (7-0)

Borough Council

The council discussed multiple items but formally decided to postpone the Meter Feeder Agreement discussion to the June workshop. No other proposals were approved, denied, or resolved during this meeting.

• Meter Feeder Agreement discussion tabled for June workshop

Borough Council

The council accepted the resignation of the Borough Manager effective April 11, 2025 and authorized a separation agreement. It also approved a $54,303.63 transfer from the Investment Fund to the Liquid Fuels Fund. Additional approvals included a third‑party inspection consultant, server and Windows 11 upgrades, and the March 2025 finance reports. The proposed ADA improvements on Fremont Street were tabled.

• ADA improvements on Fremont St. $6,136 tabled
• Code.sys third‑party inspection consultant approved (7‑0)
• PC Doctors server replacement $11,841 approved (7‑0)
• PC Doctors Windows 11 upgrade $300 approved (7‑0)
• Borough Manager resignation accepted, separation agreement authorized (7‑0)
• Transfer $54,303.63 from Investment Fund to Liquid Fuels Fund approved (7‑0)
• Monthly finance report for March 2025 approved (7‑0)
• Financial transactions for March 2025 totaling $121,533.88 approved (7‑0)

Borough Council

The council discussed many topics but the only formal action taken was informing Etna and Reserve Township that Millvale will not participate in the police regionalization study. No votes or other approvals were recorded during this workshop meeting.

• Denied participation in police regionalization study (no vote recorded)