Monaca public meetings in 2025

Council

The Monaca Borough Council will vote on the final General, Water, and Sewer Budgets for 2026. It will also consider Ordinance No. 1001, provisions regarding eating and drinking establishments, and resolutions related to real‑estate and fire taxes. Additional items include contract payments for construction and equipment, and salary authorizations for municipal staff.

• Motion to adopt final General Budget for 2026
• Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1001, provisions regarding eating and drinking establishments
• Motion to approve payment application #4 to Graziani Construction, Inc. for $91,627.31
• Motion to approve quote from Vogelsang for pump at the wastewater treatment plant for $15,840.00
• Motion to approve pay application #11 to Bronder Technical Services for $85,531.90 for the Pennsylvania Avenue Streetscape Project, Phase 1

The council unanimously approved the November meeting minutes and the monthly bills. It adopted the final 2026 General, Water, and Sewer budgets, each with no tax increases. The body also adopted Ordinance No. 1001 on eating and drinking establishments and Resolution No. 19‑25 for a grant to renovate the municipal building. Payment applications for Graziani Construction ($91,627.31) and a pump quote from V ogelsang ($15,840.00) were approved.

• Approved November 12th minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 18th minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
• Adopted final General Budget 2026 with no tax increase (unanimous)
• Adopted final Water Budget 2026; water rates up but minimum bill unchanged (unanimous)
• Adopted final Sewer Budget 2026 with no increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1001, provisions for eating and drinking establishments (unanimous)
• Approved payment application #4 to Graziani Construction, Inc. for $91,627.31 (unanimous)

Council

The council unanimously authorized the Borough Manager to advertise the proposed 2026 General, Water, and Sewer budgets, noting no tax increase for the general budget but a water rate increase. It also accepted the resignations of two road‑department employees effective Dec 1 and hired Robert Tanner as a full‑time Neighborhood Services officer at $45,000 per year, pending screening. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Authorized Borough Manager to advertise 2026 General Budget (no tax increase) – unanimous
• Authorized Borough Manager to advertise 2026 Water Budget (water rate increase) – unanimous
• Authorized Borough Manager to advertise 2026 Sewer Budget (no rate increase) – unanimous
• Authorized Borough Manager to advertise 2026 meeting notice – unanimous
• Accepted resignation of Andoni Vorrias, full‑time laborer, effective Dec 1 – unanimous
• Accepted resignation of Mason Elmer, full‑time Class III operator, effective Dec 1 – unanimous
• Hired Robert Tanner as full‑time Neighborhood Services officer at $45,000/year, pending physical and drug screening – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Council

Monaca Borough Council will vote on several contracts, including a sludge contract and a new office access control system. The body will also consider a payment for fire station construction and a Right of Way certification for the 17th Street Roundabout.

• Payment #11 to Declan Construction for the Fire Station in the amount of $435,018.58
• Quote from Cleveland Vicon for a new office access control key system for $29,243.30
• Lowest bid to Joseph J. Brunner, Inc. for Sludge contract 2026-2029
• Authorization to advertise Ordinance No. 1001
• Right of Way Clearance Certification for the 17th Street Roundabout eminent domain proceeding

The Monaca Borough Council approved a $435,018.58 payment to Declan Construction for fire‑station work. It also accepted the lowest bid for the 2026‑2029 sludge contract and approved a $29,243.30 key‑system quote for the borough building. Several resolutions and certifications were adopted, with most votes unanimous and two passing 7‑1.

• Approved October 28, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
• Accepted Joseph J. Brunner, Inc. bid for 2026‑2029 sludge contract (unanimous)
• Approved $29,243.30 key system quote for Borough building (unanimous)
• Authorized Solicitor to advertise Ordinance No. 1001 (unanimous)
• Approved $435,018.58 payment to Declan Construction for fire station (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No 18‑25 for 900 Pennsylvania Ave building (7‑1, Wilson No)
• Authorized Council president to sign Right‑of‑Way Clearance Certification for 17th St roundabout (7‑1, Wilson No)

Council

The Monaca Borough Council will consider several items, including approving a contract award to Cronin Enterprises LLC for the Monaca Gateway Roundabout waterline replacement re‑bid and approving a $44,354.60 final payment to Youngblood Paving Inc. for the 2024 paving project. The council will adopt three resolutions that authorize the council president and borough manager to sign agreements with PennDOT for roadway lighting, roundabout maintenance, and sidewalk maintenance at the 17th Street Roundabout. The council will also vote to hire Patrick McGuire as the borough health inspector.

• Approve contract award to Cronin Enterprises LLC for Monaca Gateway Roundabout Waterline Replacement Re‑bid
• Approve final payment of $44,354.60 to Youngblood Paving Inc. for 2024 Paving Project
• Adopt Resolution No 15-25 to authorize signing of Roadway Lighting Agreement with PennDOT for 17th Street Roundabout
• Adopt Resolution No 16-25 to authorize signing of Roundabout Maintenance Agreement with PennDOT for 17th Street Roundabout
• Hire Patrick McGuire as the Borough of Monaca Health Inspector

The council approved Cronin Enterprises as the lowest bidder for the roundabout waterline replacement re‑bid (6‑1). It authorized a final payment of $44,354.60 to Youngblood Paving for the 2024 paving project. Three resolutions (Nos. 15‑25, 16‑25, 17‑25) were adopted to let the Council President and Borough Manager sign lighting, maintenance, and sidewalk agreements with PennDOT for the roundabout. The borough also hired Patrick McGuire as its health inspector.

• Approved Cronin Enterprises LLC for waterline replacement re‑bid (6‑1)
• Approved final payment $44,354.60 to Youngblood Paving Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No 15‑25 authorizing Council President to sign roadway lighting agreement with PennDOT (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No 16‑25 authorizing Council President to sign roundabout maintenance agreement with PennDOT (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No 17‑25 authorizing Council President to sign sidewalk maintenance agreement with PennDOT (unanimous)
• Hired Patrick McGuire as Borough Health Inspector (unanimous)
• Approved regular council meeting minutes of Oct 14 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)

Council

The Monaca Borough Council will consider routine agenda items such as approving prior meeting minutes and monthly bills. It will vote on two pay applications: $70,221.55 to Bronder Technical Services for the Pennsylvania Avenue Streetscape Project and $155,314.55 to Graziani Construction for the 9th Street Storm Separation Project. The council will also appoint Andrew DiNardo as an alternate member of the Zoning Hearing Board, with the term ending December 31, 2025. Additional announcements include seasonal leaf pickup, water‑line flushing, and upcoming community events.

• Approve pay application #10 to Bronder Technical Services – $70,221.55 for Pennsylvania Avenue Streetscape Project
• Approve pay application #3 to Graziani Construction, Inc. – $155,314.55 for 9th Street Storm Separation Project
• Appoint Andrew DiNardo as Alternate to the Zoning Hearing Board (term ends Dec 31, 2025)
• Approve monthly bills for the borough
• Approve Council meeting minutes of September 23, 2025

The Monaca Borough Council approved the meeting minutes from September 23 and October 7, 2025, and authorized the monthly bills. It approved pay application #10 to Bronder Technical Services for $70,221.55 and pay application #3 to Graziani Construction for $155,314.55, both unanimously. The council also appointed Andrew DiNardo as an alternate member of the Zoning Hearing Board, with the term ending Dec. 31, 2025.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved monthly bills – unanimous
• Approved pay application #10 to Bronder Technical Services ($70,221.55) – unanimous
• Approved pay application #3 to Graziani Construction, Inc. ($155,314.55) – unanimous
• Appointed Andrew DiNardo as Zoning Hearing Board alternate (term ends Dec. 31, 2025) – unanimous

Council

The Monaca Borough Council will consider several motions, including renewing insurance with Adamson Insurance Agency, adopting resolutions for a bid at 800 Jackson Avenue and a neighborhood assistance program, authorizing advertising for the upcoming budget meeting, hiring a full‑time sewer laborer, and approving a $386,198.36 payment to Declan Construction Inc. for fire department construction. The meeting also includes a manager’s update on Fall Fest, projects, and grants. Announcements cover leaf‑pickup, community events, and upcoming elections.

• Approve insurance renewal with Adamson Insurance Agency for Oct 2025‑Oct 2026
• Adopt Resolution No. 13‑25 to award bid for 800 Jackson Avenue
• Adopt Resolution No. 14‑25 for Neighborhood assistance program
• Hire Mason Lucci as full‑time sewer laborer at $19.86 hourly (80% of contract wage) pending screening
• Approve $386,198.36 payment to Declan Construction Inc. for Monaca Fire Department construction (application #10)

Council

The Monaca Borough Council will consider several financial and personnel actions. Key items include approving a $278,763.25 payment to Declan Construction for fire department construction and a $20,400 invoice for the fire station. The council will also address a garbage service bid, a staff resignation, and a community 5K event.

• Approve invoice #24112.1-11 from Designstream LLC for Monaca Fire Station ($20,400.00).
• Approve payment to Declan Construction Inc. for application #9 ($278,763.25) for Monaca Fire Department construction.
• Approve lowest garbage bid to Aiken Refuse.
• Accept resignation of Neighborhood Services Officer Nickolas Vorrias effective September 26, 2025.
• Approve “Monaca Monster Mash Mad Dash” 5K Run/Walk event on October 25, 2025 at Antoline Park.

Council

The council unanimously approved a $33,500 change order for a manhole replacement on 9th Street. They also approved the August 12 meeting minutes, the monthly bills, and a $92,164.52 invoice for the sewer lining project. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved August 12 Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
• Approved invoice #2 from Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for Sewer Lining Project – $92,164.52 (unanimous)
• Approved change order #1 to Graziani for 9th Street manhole replacement – $33,500 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:54 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

The council approved several contracts and invoices, including a $20,400 payment to Designstream for construction management services for the new fire department (vote 6‑1) and a $4,089.70 payment for architectural and engineering services (unanimous). It also approved a $6,337 gas line replacement quote for the wastewater treatment plant and a $15,720 sludge pump replacement quote (both unanimous). The council authorized the borough solicitor to advertise the sale of Fire Department building #5 at 800 Jackson Avenue and building #4 at 913 Taylor Avenue (both unanimous). Additionally, the council approved the monthly bills (unanimous).

• Approved $20,400 payment to Designstream for fire department construction management (6-1)
• Approved $4,089.70 payment to Designstream for fire department architectural/engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $6,337 gas line replacement quote for WWTP (unanimous)
• Approved $15,720 sludge pump replacement quote for WWTP (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement of sale of Fire Dept #5, 800 Jackson Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement of sale of Fire Dept #4, 913 Taylor Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
• Approved July 8 council meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council

The council adopted Resolution No. 12‑25, authorizing PennDOT to use eminent domain for the Monaca Gateway Project (8‑1 vote). It also approved several invoices and contracts, including payments for sewer lining, storm‑sewer separation, fire department construction, and a water‑systems engineering agreement. The borough manager was authorized to advertise a garbage collection bid. All motions were carried, most unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 11-25 rescinding Resolution No. 4-25 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 12-25 authorizing PennDOT eminent domain for Monaca Gateway Project (8-1)
• Approved invoice #1 from Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for sewer lining ($30,475.35) (unanimous)
• Approved invoice #1 from Graziani Construction, Inc for 9th Street storm sewer separation ($195,007.41) (unanimous)
• Authorized Borough Manager to advertise garbage bid (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Declan Construction Inc. for fire department construction ($311,505.00) (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Services Agreement with Widmer Engineering for Pennvest water systems improvement (up to $330,000) (unanimous)

Council

The council unanimously approved awarding the lowest bid to Mortimer Excavating Inc for the Monaca waterline replacement, valued at $2,326,330.00. It also approved several payments, including two to Youngblood Paving Inc., one to SGA (6‑1 vote), and multiple invoices for the new fire station. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:20 pm.

• Awarded Mortimer Excavating Inc waterline contract $2,326,330.00 – unanimous
• Approved Youngblood Paving Inc payment $141,255.33 for 2024 paving – unanimous
• Approved Youngblood Paving Inc payment $62,210.95 for Antoline Park courts – unanimous
• Approved SGA invoice #23017 $3,069.02 for construction consultation – 6‑1
• Approved Declan Construction payment $723,140.26 for new fire station – unanimous
• Approved Design Stream LLC invoice #24112-09 $20,400.00 for fire station management – unanimous
• Approved Design Stream LLC invoice #24112-10 $4,089.70 for fire station design – unanimous
• Motion to adjourn meeting – unanimous

Council

The council unanimously approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the monthly bills. It approved two land‑use actions—the Scarsella Lot subdivision and the Pierce Lot consolidation. A water‑rate adjustment to take effect on Jan 1 2026 was adopted by a 7‑1 vote. The council also adopted a resolution to reimburse water‑system funds, issued a $2.775 million water‑revenue note, and authorized fee agreements for the Penn Vest loan.

• Approved June 24, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
• Approved Scarsella Lot subdivision, tax parcel 37-003-2107, 495 Obney Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Richard & Kathy Pierce Lot Consolidation, 924 & 932 Washington Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved water rate adjustment effective Jan 1 2026 (7-1)
• Adopted Resolution No.10-25 to reimburse General Fund/Water System Fund from PA Infrastructure Investment Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No.998 issuing $2,775,000 Guaranteed Water Revenue Note (unanimous)
• Authorized President to sign fee agreements with Bond Counsel John Salopek and Solicitor Richard Urick for services related to the $2,775,000 Penn Vest loan (unanimous)

Council

The Monaca Borough Council approved several items unanimously, including a $233,836 contract to Alfa Laval Inc. for rebuilding the wastewater treatment plant belt filter press. It also rejected all bids for the Monaca Gateway Roundabout waterline replacement and approved a $153,156.33 payment to Bronder Technical Services for the Pennsylvania Avenue Streetscape Project. Additional routine approvals were made for monthly bills, prior meeting minutes, and a $6,190 water meter quote.

• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
• Approved June 10 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9-25 (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitor to advertise Ordinance No. 998 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,190 LB Water quote for 6‑inch meter assembly (unanimous)
• Approved $153,156.33 Pay Application #9 to Bronder Technical Services (unanimous)
• Awarded $233,836 contract to Alfa Laval Inc. for WWTP belt filter press rebuild (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Monaca Gateway Roundabout waterline replacement project (unanimous)

Council

The council approved a $266,467.50 payment to Declan Construction for the fire station. It also approved hiring two seasonal public works workers at $13 per hour and a pay raise for a seasonal employee to $15.50 per hour. The borough authorized the HACB contracted police services agreement for June 2025 through May 2026. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $266,467.50 payment to Declan Construction for fire station (unanimous)
• Authorized HACB contracted police services agreement (June 1 2025‑May 31 2026) (unanimous)
• Hired Aiden Piuri for seasonal public works help at $13.00/hr (unanimous)
• Hired Niko Vorrias for seasonal public works help at $13.00/hr (unanimous)
• Authorized annual pay raise for Tanner Hoenig to $15.50/hr (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 27 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session (unanimous)

Council

The Monaca Borough Council unanimously approved several items, including a $363,824 reimbursement from WesBanco for a Vac Truck lease and a $235,164.32 payment to Bronder Technical Services. Other approvals covered a magnetic flow meter quote, driveway seal work, COG commodity contracts, and a Greenways grant application. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 13th, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
• Approved HCS quote $6,787.00 for magnetic flow meter (unanimous)
• Approved payment application #8 to Bronder Technical Services $235,164.32, pending SGA approval (unanimous)
• Approved WesBanco reimbursement $363,824.00 for Vac Truck lease (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 COG Summer/Winter commodities contracts to lowest bidders (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8-25 for Greenways, Trails and Recreation grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Rick Krepps & Sons quote $6,400.00 for driveway seal at WWTP (unanimous)

Council

The council unanimously approved a $55,134 payment to Snider Recreation for new playground equipment at 15th Street Playground. It also approved a $30,600 well cleaning contract, and two Design Stream invoices for fire station services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $55,134 payment to Snider Recreation for 15th Street Playground equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $30,600 contract with Ohio Drilling Company for Well #14 cleaning (unanimous)
• Approved $20,400 invoice from Design Stream LLC for fire station construction management (unanimous)
• Approved $4,089.70 invoice from Design Stream LLC for fire station architectural/engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 22 and May 6 meetings (unanimous)

Council

The council approved a $2,755,000 loan for the Monaca Borough Water System Improvement Project. It also approved several infrastructure contracts, including $800,314 for the 9th Street storm sewer separation, $226,389.25 for sanitary sewer lining, and $343,507.50 for fire station work. An e‑bike ordinance (No. 997) was adopted, and the borough manager’s spending limit was raised to $6,000. All motions passed unanimously.

• Disapproved $424,400 quote for 12th St Storm Sewer Extension (unanimous)
• Approved $800,314 contract to Graziani Construction for 9th St Storm Sewer Separation (unanimous)
• Approved $226,389.25 contract to Insight Pipe Contracting for sanitary sewer lining (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 997 for e‑bikes (unanimous)
• Approved $343,507.50 payment to Declan Construction for fire station (unanimous)
• Approved $2,755,000 Penn Vest loan for water system improvement project (unanimous)
• Increased borough manager’s spending limit from $4,000 to $6,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 from Declan Construction (unanimous)

Council

The council adopted two small water and sewer resolutions and approved the Monaca Community Day 5K race. It also authorized a $5,350 Verizon pole‑relocation agreement, approved a $106,345 contract with Youngblood Paving for Antione Park basketball/pickleball courts, and approved the borough manager’s 2025 employment contract. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 6-25, PA Small Water & Sewer, Storm & Sewer Separation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 7-25, PA Small Water & Sewer, Well Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Monaca Community Day 5K Race (unanimous)
• Authorized Borough Manager to contract with Verizon to replace and relocate 2 poles for $5,350 if Verizon does not do so at no cost (unanimous)
• Approved Youngblood Paving, Inc. as lowest bidder for Antione Park Basketball/Pickleball Courts project for $106,345 (unanimous)
• Tabled lowest bidder for 9th St Storm Sewer Separation project (unanimous)
• Tabled lowest bidder for Sanitary Sewer Lining project (unanimous)
• Approved Borough Manager’s 2025 employment contract retroactive to Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Council

The Monaca Borough Council unanimously approved four payments: $20,400 to Design Stream for fire‑dept construction management (invoice #24112‑06), $4,089.70 to Design Stream for architectural engineering services (invoice #24112‑07), $307,125 to Declan Construction for the fire station, and $143,198.15 to Bronder Technical Services pending SGA approval. The council also entered and exited an executive session on real‑estate matters and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved $20,400 Design Stream invoice #24112‑06 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,089.70 Design Stream invoice #24112‑07 (unanimous)
• Approved $307,125 payment to Declan Construction for fire station (unanimous)
• Approved $143,198.15 payment application #7 to Bronder Technical Services, pending SGA approval (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session for real‑estate matters (unanimous)
• Moved out of executive session (unanimous)
• Resumed public meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council

The council authorized a Facilities Encroachment Agreement with CSX Transportation and approved a $5,100 license fee to CSX. It accepted a five‑year, $218,828 lease from WesBanco Bank to reimburse the borough for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax purchase. Additional approvals included payments for boat dock repairs, and authorizations for bidding documents on two property sales and a vac‑truck lease.

• Authorized Facilities Encroachment Agreement with CSX Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved $5,100 CSX license fee payment (unanimous)
• Accepted WesBanco Bank $218,828 lease for 5 years at 5.44% (unanimous)
• Approved $6,338.02 payment to American Muscle Docks for boat dock replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of bidding documents for sale of 913 Taylor Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of bidding documents for sale of 800 Jackson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Vac Truck quote with annual payments of $67,654 (unanimous)
• Authorized borough solicitor to prepare bidding documents for the Vac Truck lease (unanimous)

Council

The council unanimously adopted three resolutions, including eminent‑domain authority for the Monaca Gateway Project and rights‑of‑way acquisition by PennDOT. It also approved the Washington Avenue Park Renovations resolution, authorized advertising of Ordinance No. 997, and approved a $5,000 YMCA youth summer program contract. Earlier agenda items such as the March 11 minutes and monthly bills were also approved unanimously.

• Adopt Resolution No. 3-25, Washington Avenue Park Renovations – unanimous
• Adopt Resolution No. 4-25, authorize eminent‑domain for Monaca Gateway Project – unanimous
• Adopt Resolution No. 5-25, authorize PennDOT rights‑of‑way acquisition for Monaca Gateway Project – unanimous
• Authorize Borough Solicitor to advertise Ordinance No. 997 amendment – unanimous
• Approve YMCA contract for 2025 Youth Summer program, $5,000 – unanimous
• Approve regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2025 – unanimous
• Approve monthly bills – unanimous
• Approve Easter Egg hunt event on April 19 at Antoline Park – unanimous