East McKeesport, Pennsylvania
East McKeesport Pennsylvania average (US Census ACS)
Population2,063
Per-capita income$36,510
Median home value$80,000
Reuniones recientes
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Borough Council
Council to approve park payments and police ordinances
The East McKeesport Borough Council will vote on approving final payments for the Chicora Street Park project, amending police department ordinances, and ratifying bills totaling $7,196.18.
- Approve $80,673.75 for Chicora Street Park project
- Approve $24,897.25 for Chicora Street Park project
- Approve Ordinance #986 amending police department rank
- Approve Ordinance #987 regarding waste receptacle times
- Approve East McKeesport Police Department Policy 302
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Borough of East McKeesport Agenda July 9 th , 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Petitions from the Audience
Motion to approve the Minutes.
Report of the Officers
Motion to Approve the Report of the Officers
Committee Reports
Motion to Accept the Committee Reports
Old Business
1. Motion to approve Ordinance # 986 , an Ordinance of the Borough of East McKeesport amending
Ordinance #668, Rank in the Force of the East McKeesport Police Department .
2. Motion to approve Ordinance #987 amending ordinance #801, designating specific times for setting out
and removing waste receptacles.
3. Motion to approve Ordinance #988 implementing a Borough Employee Handbook outlining new
policies and procedures governing Borough Employees .
New Business
1. Motion to approve 75% of final reimbursable payment for the Chicora Street Park projec t to Sports and
Recreation Associates in the amount of $ 80,673.75.
2. Motion to approve 25% of final reimbursable payment for the Chicora Street Park project to Sports and
Recreation Associates in the amount of $ 24,897.25 upon completion and certification of project by the
Borough Engineer and Borough Council.
3. Motion to approve East McKeesport Police Department Policy 302 governing the implementation of
less- lethal control devices.
4. Motion to ratify prepaid bills in the cost of $ 7,196.18 .
5. Motion to pay bills.
6. Motion to adjourn.
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Borough Council
El Concejo considerará unirse a un consorcio regional de energía y contratar a un oficial de policía a tiempo parcial
El Concejo Municipal de East McKeesport considerará varias mociones, incluyendo unirse al Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium para la adquisición colectiva de energía, contratar a un oficial de policía a tiempo parcial y anunciar nuevas ordenanzas que regulan los horarios de los contenedores de residuos y un manual del empleado. El concejo también ratificará un pago de $5,000 al departamento de bomberos local, adoptará el plan de mitigación de riesgos del condado para 2026 y reembolsará el impuesto sobre la propiedad de un veterano discapacitado.
- Moción para ratificar el pago de $5,000 del segundo trimestre a United Volunteer Fire and Rescue
- Moción para unirse al MOU 2025-2030 del Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (WPEC) para la adquisición colectiva de energía
- Moción para anunciar la Ordenanza #987 que modifica los horarios de colocación y retiro de los contenedores de residuos
- Moción para anunciar la Ordenanza #988 que implementa un Manual del Empleado del Municipio con nuevas políticas y procedimientos
- Moción para contratar al oficial de policía a tiempo parcial Cody Bagwell tras la recomendación de la sesión ejecutiva
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✓ Decidido: Council approves park payments and Verizon Wi-Fi for senior center
The council approved two payments totaling $33,000 for Chicora Street Park equipment and approved a $69 monthly contract for Verizon Wi-Fi at the senior center. They also ratified prepaid bills and voted to advertise a police department rank ordinance.
- Approved $9,900 payment for Chicora Street Park equipment (6-0)
- Approved $23,085 payment for Chicora Street Park equipment (6-0)
- Approved Verizon Wi-Fi installation at senior center ($69/month) (6-0)
- Ratified prepaid bills totaling $35,082.19 (6-0)
- Voted to advertise Ordinance #986 amending police department rank (6-0)
- Accepted committee reports unanimously (6-0)
- Accepted engineer's report unanimously (6-0)
- Accepted officers' report unanimously (6-0)
Thu May 14, 2026
Borough Council
El Concejo votará sobre la ordenanza de rangos policiales y los pagos del proyecto del parque
En la reunión del 14 de mayo de 2025, el East McKeesport Borough Council considerará dos pagos reembolsables que suman $32,985 a Sports and Recreation Associates para el proyecto de Chicora Street Park. El concejo también votará una moción para anunciar la Ordenanza #986, que modifica la estructura de rangos del departamento de policía. Otros puntos de la agenda incluyen la aprobación de la instalación de Wi-Fi de Verizon en el edificio de personas mayores por $69/month, la ratificación de facturas prepagadas por $35,082.19 y la aprobación de las enmiendas a los estatutos de TCVCOG y la continuidad de su membresía.
- Moción para aprobar el pago reembolsable de $9,900 a Sports and Recreation Associates para el proyecto Chicora Street Park LSA
- Moción para aprobar el pago reembolsable de $23,085 a Sports and Recreation Associates para el proyecto Chicora Street Park LSA
- Moción para anunciar la Ordenanza #986 que modifica la estructura de rangos policiales
- Moción para aprobar el Wi-Fi de Verizon en el edificio de personas mayores a $69/month
- Moción para aprobar las enmiendas a los estatutos de TCVCOG y la continuidad de su membresía
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✓ Decidido: Council moves forward with Ice Plant Hill Phase II drainage project
Council voted unanimously to advertise the Ice Plant Hill Phase II drainage project, funded by a $100,000 grant and $200,000 in LSA funds. Additionally, they enacted resolutions renaming prior ones, established the Tribune-Review as the official newspaper, and ratified prepaid bills of $21,761.02 (6-0-1). Routine approvals included minutes, officer reports, and committee reports.
- Advertised Ice Plant Hill Phase II drainage project (unanimous)
- Renamed Resolution 1-26 to 2-26 (unanimous)
- Renamed Resolution 2-26 to 3-26 (unanimous)
- Enacted Resolution 4-26 naming Tribune-Review as official newspaper (unanimous)
- Ratified prepaid bills totaling $21,761.02 (6-0-1)
- Approved payment of bills (6-0-1)
- Approved minutes and officer/committee reports (unanimous)
Thu Apr 9, 2026
Borough Council
El Concejo renombrará resoluciones sobre la recaudación de impuestos y el programa CDBG
El Concejo Municipal considerará varias resoluciones en su reunión del 9 de abril de 2026, incluyendo el cambio de nombre de una resolución que establece los costos de abogados para la recaudación de impuestos morosos y otra para participar en un programa de subvenciones en bloque para el desarrollo comunitario. También votarán sobre la promulgación de una resolución que designa al Tribune-Review como el periódico oficial, la autorización de publicidad para el Ice Plant Hill Phase II Project y la ratificación de facturas prepagadas que suman $21,761.02.
- Renombrar la resolución 1-26 a 2-26 para los costos de recaudación de impuestos inmobiliarios morosos y reclamaciones municipales
- Renombrar la resolución 2-26 a 3-26 para la inclusión en los programas CDBG y HOME del Condado de Allegheny (2027-2029)
- Promulgar la resolución 4-26 designando al Tribune-Review Pittsburgh Edition como periódico oficial
- Publicitar el Ice Plant Hill Phase II Project
- Ratificar facturas prepagadas por $21,761.02 y pagar las facturas restantes
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✓ Decidido: Council approved $3.5M Broadway Avenue road reconstruction funding
The council approved a $3,513,077.01 federal appropriation for the Broadway Avenue road reconstruction project. It also allocated a $5,000 stipend to United Volunteer Fire & Rescue, adopted resolutions on attorney collection costs and a three‑year agreement with Keystone Collection Group, and approved a $136,500 contract for the Chicora Street Playground resurfacing. Additional actions included adding TCVCOG as an insured party, adding part‑time officer Karlye Lucas to the borough health plan, and appointing Lisa Robertson to the planning committee.
- Approved $5,000 stipend to United Volunteer Fire & Rescue (5‑0, 2 absent)
- Approved FY’27 Congressional Appropriation $3,513,077.01 for Broadway Avenue road reconstruction (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution 1‑26 establishing attorney’s cost of collections for delinquent taxes (unanimous)
- Approved three‑year collection agreement with Keystone Collection Group (unanimous)
- Approved $136,500 Sports & Recreation contract to Mark Ford for Chicora Street Playground resurfacing (5‑0, 2 absent)
- Added TCVCOG as additional insured party at $100 per month (5‑0, 2 absent)
- Added part‑time officer Karlye Lucas to borough health plan for $3,737.88 (5‑0, 2 absent)
- Appointed Lisa Robertson to the planning committee (unanimous)
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Borough of East McKeesport Agenda April 9, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Petitions from the Audience
Motion to approve the Minutes.
Report of the Officers
Motion to Approve the Report of the Officers
Committee Reports
Motion to Accept the Committee Reports
Old Business
None
New Business
1. Motion to rename resolution 1-26, to establish reasonable attorney’s cost of collections for delinquent
real estate tax and delinquent municipal claims and imposing the cost of such collection upon the
delinquent taxpayer, to 2-26.
2. Motion to rename resolution 2-26, to be included in the Allegheny County community development
block grant and home investment partnerships program for three program yeast-2027, 2028, 2029, to 3-
26.
3. Motion to enact resolution 4-26, naming the Tribune-Review Pittsburgh Edition as the Borough’s
newspaper of circulation for the purposes of advertising, maintaining compliance with Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Law.
4. Motion to advertise the Ice Plant Hill Phase II Project.
5. Motion to ratify bills prepaid by the Borough Manager in the amount of $21,761.02.
6. Motion to pay bills.
7. Motion to adjourn.
Thu Mar 12, 2026
Borough Council
Council considers $3.5 million request for Broadway Avenue road reconstruction
The Borough Council will vote on several funding proposals, including grants for 5th Avenue and community events. The meeting includes decisions on tax collection agreements and various infrastructure contracts. Members will also vote on appointments to the planning committee.
- FY’27 Congressional Appropriations fund request of $3,513,077.01 for Broadway Avenue Road Reconstruction
- Contract for Chicora Street Playground resurfacing to Mark Ford for $136,500.00
- Reimbursable payment to Plavchak Construction Co., Inc. of $38,910.00 for East Field
- 1st quarter stipend of $5,000.00 to United Volunteer Fire & Rescue
- Resolution 1-26 to impose attorney's collection costs on delinquent taxpayers
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Borough of East McKeesport Agenda March 12, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Petitions from the Audience
Motion to approve the Minutes.
Report of the Officers
Motion to Approve the Report of the Officers
Committee Reports
Motion to Accept the Committee Reports
Old Business
1. Motion to approve ordinance 985 joining the TCVCOG Fire Code Appeals board.
New Business
1. Motion to allocate 1st quarter stipend to United Volunteer Fire & Rescue in the amount of $5,000.00.
2. Motion to enact resolution 1-26, to establish reasonable attorney’s cost of collections for delinquent real
estate tax and delinquent municipal claims and imposing the cost of such collection upon the delinquent
taxpayer.
3. Motion to enter into an agreement with Keystone Collection Group for a term of three years to collect
delinquent real estate tax.
4. Motion to enact resolution 2-26, to be included in the Allegheny County community development block
grant and home investment partnerships program for three program yeast-2027, 2028, 2029.
5. Motion to submit a proposal for the Allegheny County Main Streets grant for 5th Avenue business
district improvements.
6. Motion to submit a proposal for the Allegheny County Events grant for community events throughout
the borough.
7. Motion to approve submission of FY’27 Congressional Appropriations fund for Broadway Avenue Road
Reconstruction in the amount of $3,513,077.01.
8. Motion to appoint Lisa Roberston to the planning co
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
Borough Council
Borough Council to vote on new website vendor and snow removal payments
The East McKeesport Borough Council will consider appointing a new treasurer and Right to Know Officer. The body will also vote on several payments for municipal services and memberships in regional safety alliances.
- Website vendor: $3,258 annual cost and $650 setup fee
- Snow removal payment: $11,600
- Prepaid bills: $35,082.19
- T-Mobile mobile number for Borough Manager: $29.40 per month
- Appointment of Aaron Sims as treasurer and Right to Know Officer
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✓ Decidido: Council approves new website vendor and several financial contracts
The council approved a new website vendor with an annual cost of $3,258 and a one‑time setup fee of $650. It also approved a $11,600 snow‑removal payment, a $35,082.19 prepaid bill, and a $29.40 monthly T‑Mobile line for the borough manager. Additionally, the borough joined the Eastern Allegheny Traffic Safety Alliance (6‑1 vote) and announced intent to join the Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments Fire Code Appeals Board.
- Approved new website vendor $3,258 annual + $650 setup (7‑0‑0)
- Approved additional T‑Mobile number $29.40/month (7‑0‑0)
- Advertised joining Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments Fire Code Appeals Board (unanimous)
- Ratified snow removal payment $11,600 (7‑0‑0)
- Joined Eastern Allegheny Traffic Safety Alliance (6‑1‑0)
- Ratified prepaid bills $35,082.19 (7‑0‑0)
- Approved payment of outstanding bills (7‑0‑0)
- Appointed Aaron Sims Treasurer and Right‑to‑Know Officer (unanimous)
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Borough of East McKeesport Agenda February 12, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Petitions from the Audience
Motion to approve the Minutes.
Report of the Officers
Motion to Approve the Report of the Officers
Committee Reports
Motion to Accept the Committee Reports
Old Business
None
New Business
1. Motion appoint Aaron Sims the treasurer and Right to Know Officer.
2. Motion to approve new website vendor for the annual cost of $3,258 and one-time set up fee of $650 dollars.
3. Motion to approve an additional T-Mobile mobile number for the Borough Manager at the cost of $29.40 a
month.
4. Motion to advertise joining the Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments Fire Code Appeals Board.
5. Motion to ratify payment for snow removal in the cost of $11,600.
6. Motion to join the Eastern Allegheny Traffic Safety Alliance.
7. Motion to ratify prepaid bills in the cost of $35,082.19.
8. Motion to pay bills.
9. Motion to adjourn.
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BOROUGH OF EAST McKEESPORT Page 1.
COUNCIL MEETING- February 12, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Council President Lechliter
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
X Ruffolo X Dodds
X Lechliter X Hooper
X Kleppick X Maurizi
X Howard X Solicitor Beisler
X Mayor Howard A Tax Collector-Ferrainolo
X Manager-Sims
PETITIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
• On Motion of Kleppick and Hooper to approve the minutes.
Roll Call-Unanimous
REPORT OF OFFICERS
MAYOR REPORT
Police report is on file.
SECRETARY & REFUSE REPORT
Reports on file.
All of Council has been forwarded the report.
SOLICITOR
• The borough sent a letter to the auditor that was approved by the solicitor, this is
accomplished each year.
• The police had a policy written regarding folks locking keys in their car, absolving the
officers from responsibility of any damages if folks request help with getting their keys
out.
• The TCVOG Fire Code Appeals board must be submitted and approved via ordinance,
not resolution.
ENGINEER
BOROUGH OF EAST McKEESPORT Page 2.
COUNCIL MEETING- February 12, 2026
• Waiting for grant award announcement.
• 2023 GEDTF grant was awarded to Plavchak and work was completed. Final inspection and
seeding is coming in the following weeks. Gravel walk and other fencing will be installed as
well.
• 2023 LSA Grant is ready to be worked on by Mark Ford, the grant must be awarded before
work can be completed. Tr
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
Borough Council
East McKeesport Council to vote on board appointments and bill payments
The Borough Council will consider several appointments to the Tax Collection Committee, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Hearing Board. The body will also vote on paying bills and attending a regional dinner.
- Resolution No. 01-26 appointing Aaron Sims and Mary Lechliter to the Tax Collection Committee
- Appointment of James Sokolowski to the Civil Service Board for a six-year term
- Appointments of Donald Daw and Keith Connelly to the Zoning Hearing Board for three-year terms
- Payment of $180.00 for three representatives to attend the Turtle Creek Valley COG Annual Dinner
- Ratification of $13,471.56 in bills pre-paid by the Borough Manager
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Borough of East McKeesport Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Petitions from the Audience
Motion to approve the Minutes.
Report of the Officers
Motion to Approve the Report of the Officers
Committee Reports
Motion to Accept the Committee Reports
Old Business
None
New Business
January 8, 2026
1. Motion to enact Resolution No. 01-26, A Resolution of the Borough of East McKeesport, Appointing
Aaron Sims the delegate and Mary Lechliter alternate delegate to the Tax Collection Committee.
2. Motion to appoint James Sokolowski to the East McKeesport Civil Service Board for a six-year term.
3. Motion to appoint Donald Daw to the East McKeesport Zoning Hearing Board for a three-year term.
4. Motion to appoint Keith Connelly to the East McKeesport Zoning Hearing Board for a three-year term.
5. Motion to send three representatives to the Turtle Creek Valley COG Annual Dinner at a cost of $180.00.
6. Motion to ratify bills pre-paid by the Borough Manager in the amount of $13,471.56.
7. Motion to pay bills.
8. Motion to Adjourn.