Swissvale, Pennsylvania

Swissvale-Braddock Hills Regional Police Department

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Swissvale considerará varias mociones, incluyendo la contratación de un Mariscal de Bomberos a tiempo completo y un Bombero a tiempo parcial, la aprobación de una solicitud de subvención para mejoras del paisaje urbano de Monongahela Avenue, la autorización para la adquisición de una propiedad vacante en 7509 Melrose Street y la contratación de servicios de gestión de riesgos. La reunión también incluirá comentarios públicos e informes de funcionarios y comités municipales.

• Moción para aprobar la Resolución #26-14 solicitando una subvención de la Commonwealth Financing Authority para mejoras del paisaje urbano de Monongahela Avenue
• Moción para ratificar la contratación de un Mariscal de Bomberos a tiempo completo y un Bombero a tiempo parcial (nombres no proporcionados en la agenda)
• Moción para aprobar la Resolución #26-15 permitiendo la adquisición de 7509 Melrose Street por parte de Vera Lampley
• Moción para aprobar un contrato con Keystone Risk Management Services por $1,000 al mes
• Moción para aprobar facturas pagadas (monto no especificado)

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Swissvale se reunirá para discutir varios puntos, incluyendo contrataciones para el departamento de bomberos, una resolución para una subvención CFA-MTF, una solicitud de VPRP para 7509 Melrose Street, un Acuerdo de Servicios de Gestión de Riesgos de Keystone y adquisiciones de propiedades del banco de tierras. También se presentarán informes departamentales de la policía, bomberos, obras públicas, el administrador municipal, el presidente del concejo y el asesor legal. No hay votos finales programados; todos los puntos están enumerados solo para discusión.

• Discutir contrataciones del Departamento de Bomberos
• Discutir una Resolución para la subvención CFA-MTF
• Discutir una solicitud de VPRP para 7509 Melrose Street
• Discutir el Acuerdo de Servicios de Gestión de Riesgos de Keystone
• Discutir adquisiciones de propiedades del Banco de Tierras

Shade Tree Committee

La Comisión Asesora de Árboles de Sombra de Swissvale discutió actualizaciones de eventos recientes y planificó la plantación de TreeVitalize de otoño de 2026. Se programó una visita al sitio con WPC para el 17 de junio para revisar los sitios de plantación, y el comité también abordó el cuidado de los árboles, el mantenimiento de los pozos de los árboles y los esfuerzos de participación comunitaria.

• Mark Hall fue nombrado para llenar la posición vacante del comité
• El evento de cuidado de árboles del 6 de junio taló cuatro arces Freeman muertos a lo largo del Busway
• La visita al sitio para la solicitud de TreeVitalize de otoño de 2026 se fijó para el 17 de junio en Edgewood y Columbia Avenues
• La biblioteca solicita cuatro árboles Black Gum de 2-caliper para la plantación de primavera de 2027 en lugar de otoño
• El trabajo en los pozos de los árboles continúa en Braddock Avenue en Regent Square con RSCA

Swissvale-Braddock Hills Regional Police Department

La Swissvale-Braddock Hills Regional Police Board considerará la contratación de cuatro oficiales de policía a tiempo parcial a las tarifas del convenio colectivo. La junta también votará la ratificación de un memorando de entendimiento con Propel Schools y la aprobación de un contrato con Keystone para el comité de seguridad. Se presentará un informe sobre la búsqueda del jefe, y se aprobará el pago de las facturas del 12 de mayo al 8 de junio de 2026.

• Contratar a cuatro oficiales de policía a tiempo parcial a las tarifas del convenio colectivo
• Ratificar el memorando de entendimiento entre SBHRPD y Propel Schools
• Aprobar el acuerdo de contrato con Keystone para el comité de seguridad
• Actualización de la búsqueda del jefe por parte de la Vice President Cassandra Schaffer
• Pagar facturas del periodo del 12 de mayo al 8 de junio de 2026

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Swissvale votará sobre un contrato de $57,700 con EOS Studio Arc, LLC para el diseño y la administración de la construcción de las renovaciones del Centro Comunitario de la Escuela Wilkins. El concejo también considerará la Ordenanza #26-01, que modifica las tarifas y regulaciones de estacionamiento en varias ubicaciones de Swissvale. Otras acciones incluyen la aprobación de facturas pagadas que suman $980,613.21, el nombramiento de cuatro puestos a tiempo completo en el departamento de bomberos y la ratificación de órdenes de cambio para el nuevo Edificio Municipal.

• Aprobar el contrato con EOS Studio Arc, LLC para las renovaciones del Centro Comunitario de la Escuela Wilkins, que no excederá los $57,700
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza #26-01 que modifica las tarifas y regulaciones de estacionamiento en varias ubicaciones
• Ratificar una orden de cambio de crédito de $20,356 con Horizon Information Services para la construcción de tecnología en el nuevo Edificio Municipal
• Ratificar una orden de cambio de crédito de $1,250 con McRandal Plumbing para la construcción de plomería en el nuevo Edificio Municipal
• Nombrar cuatro puestos a tiempo completo en el Departamento de Bomberos de Swissvale: Comandante de Turno, dos Ingenieros y Mariscal de Bomberos

Swissvale-Braddock Hills Regional Police Department

La reunión especial de la junta del Swissvale-Braddock Hills Regional Police Department incluye una moción para aprobar un nuevo convenio colectivo de trabajo. El acuerdo es entre el departamento de policía regional y la Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 91.

• Convenio colectivo de trabajo con la Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 91

Borough Council

Esta es una reunión de agenda del concejo para discutir varios puntos, incluyendo la contratación de un arquitecto para la renovación del Wilkins School Community Center, una nueva ordenanza que establece tarifas de estacionamiento, la descongelación de fondos ARPA, la actualización del Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos y la contratación del departamento de bomberos. No hay votaciones programadas; estos son únicamente temas de discusión.

• Discutir la contratación de un arquitecto para las renovaciones del Wilkins School Community Center
• Discutir la adopción de una ordenanza que establezca tarifas de estacionamiento
• Discutir la descongelación de fondos ARPA
• Discutir la adopción del Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos actualizado
• Discutir las órdenes de cambio para el Borough Building

Swissvale-Braddock Hills Regional Police Department

La Junta de Policía Regional de Swissvale-Braddock Hills decidirá sobre la aprobación de las Reglas y Regulaciones de Servicio Civil, el pago de facturas del mes pasado y la autorización de acuerdos para la compra de gas con Forest Hills Borough y un contrato de comité de seguridad con Keystone. La junta también escuchará una actualización sobre la Fase II de la búsqueda del jefe.

• Moción para aprobar las Reglas y Regulaciones de Servicio Civil para el departamento de policía regional
• Moción para pagar las facturas del 13 de abril al 11 de mayo de 2026 (monto a determinar)
• Moción para aprobar el acuerdo de compra de gas con Forest Hills Borough
• Moción para aprobar el contrato con Keystone para el comité de seguridad
• Informe del vicepresidente sobre la Fase II de la búsqueda del jefe

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Swissvale votará sobre varios contratos, incluyendo la sustitución del alcantarillado sanitario en Schley Avenue por $636,108 y un estudio de moderación de tráfico de $35,000. También considerarán declarar tres propiedades como deterioradas y ordenar su demolición, aprobar una orden de cambio de $50,753 para el nuevo edificio municipal y promulgar restricciones temporales de estacionamiento durante el cierre del Commercial Street Bridge.

• Aprobar contrato con S&E Utility Contracting por $636,108 para la sustitución del alcantarillado sanitario de Schley Avenue
• Declarar 7412 Park Avenue, 7305 Denniston Avenue y 2329 Waverly Street como deterioradas y ordenar su demolición
• Ratificar orden de cambio con Dimarco Construction por $50,753 para la construcción del nuevo edificio municipal
• Aprobar contrato con TPD, Inc. por $35,000 para un estudio de moderación de tráfico
• Aprobar la Resolución #26-11 que promulga restricciones temporales de estacionamiento en las calles Charleston, Noble y Roslyn durante el cierre del Commercial Street Bridge

The Swissvale Borough Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $636,108 sewer replacement project, temporary parking restrictions for the Commercial Street Bridge closure, and the appointment of a new real estate tax collector. The meeting also included the ratification of construction change orders for the new Municipal Building.

• Approved $1.33M in paid bills
• Appointed Thomas Barr as Real Estate Tax Collector (Jan 2026–Dec 2029)
• Appointed Mark Hall to Shade Tree Advisory Committee
• Ratified $50,753 change order for Municipal Building construction
• Ratified $9,104 change order for Municipal Building plumbing
• Approved $636,108 contract for Schley Avenue sewer replacement
• Approved temporary parking restrictions for Commercial Street Bridge closure
• Approved grant application for Les Getz Memorial Park playground

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Swissvale llevará a cabo una reunión de agenda a las 7:00 PM el 29 de abril de 2026, precedida por entrevistas para una vacante del Comité Asesor de Árboles de Sombra a las 6:15 PM y audiencias de permisos de demolición a las 6:30 PM para tres propiedades. El Concejo discutirá múltiples puntos, incluyendo una solicitud de subvención para Memorial Park, la contratación de un consultor para un estudio de moderación del tráfico y ofertas para proyectos de alcantarillado sanitario y rampas para discapacitados.

• Audiencias de permisos de demolición para 7412 Park Avenue, 7305 Denniston Avenue y 2329 Waverly Street
• Discutir la resolución para presentar una Solicitud de Subvención GTRP para Memorial Park
• Discutir la contratación de un consultor para el Estudio de Moderación del Tráfico
• Discutir la oferta de CDBG para los proyectos de alcantarillado sanitario de Schley Avenue y rampas para discapacitados
• Discutir la resolución que afirma a Tom Barr como Recaudador de Impuestos

The council held discussions regarding various borough projects including traffic studies, food pantry renovations, and park grants. Several items, including demolition resolutions, a Shade Tree Advisory Committee appointment, and sewer project approvals, were deferred to next week's meeting.

• Decided to rehire TPD Incorporated for the traffic calming study
• Agreed to appoint Mr. Hall to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee at next week's meeting
• Deferred demolition resolutions for Park Avenue, Denniston Avenue, and Waverly Street to next week
• Deferred Schley Avenue sewer project approval to next week
• Deferred COG Vactor Agreement approval to next week

Swissvale-Braddock Hills Regional Police Department

La Junta Regional de Policía de Swissvale-Braddock Hills votará para finalizar un MOU de beneficios por fallecimiento mejorados con la FOP y solicitará a la Comisión de Servicio Civil que prepare una prueba para oficiales de patrulla de nivel inicial. La junta también considerará asuntos financieros, incluyendo el pago de facturas de marzo de 2026, un acuerdo bancario, tarjetas de compra y pagos automáticos de seguros. Los informes incluirán una actualización sobre la búsqueda del jefe y datos de respuesta policial.

• Finalizar la aprobación del MOU de beneficios por fallecimiento mejorados entre la Comisión y la FOP
• Solicitar a la Comisión de Servicio Civil que prepare y administre la prueba para oficiales de patrulla de nivel inicial
• Moción para pagar las facturas de marzo de 2026 (monto no especificado)
• Moción para celebrar un acuerdo con First National Bank para un escáner de cheques y banca en línea
• Moción para solicitar una tarjeta de compra con PLGIT para el Chief Zacchia y la Office Manager Bagwell

Shade Tree Committee

El Shade Tree Committee discutió el estado de la solicitud de plantación de TreeVitalize para el otoño de 2026 de hasta veinte árboles, incluyendo árboles para la Swissvale Carnegie library y el Wilkins School Community Center. El comité también revisó un taller de poda de árboles, los planes para la designación del décimo año de Tree City USA y las actividades de poda y cuidado de árboles callejeros. Se está organizando un evento de limpieza y acolchado de alcorques en Braddock Avenue en Regent Square para el 21 o 22 de abril.

• Se solicitaron hasta veinte árboles para la plantación de TreeVitalize del otoño de 2026, incluyendo la Swissvale Carnegie library y el Wilkins School Community Center; la fecha límite de solicitud es el 1 de junio de 2026.
• Cuatro árboles en Edgewood Avenue a lo largo del Busway fueron marcados para su remoción este año, para ser reemplazados a través de TreeVitalize en el otoño de 2026.
• Limpieza y acolchado de alcorques en Braddock Avenue en Regent Square planeado para el 21 o 22 de abril con Tree Pittsburgh.
• Se espera el paquete de designación del décimo año de Tree City USA; se instalarán calcomanías, posiblemente en la celebración del Arbor Day el 18 de abril de 2026.
• El comité todavía tiene un puesto vacante; las personas interesadas deben contactar a Greg Bachy.

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council will vote to approve the minutes from the February 25 and March 4 meetings, and to authorize payment of $1,415,675.14 in bills. Council members will also consider appointing several part‑time firefighters under the existing collective bargaining agreement, change the recycling collection to a bi‑weekly schedule beginning the week of July 6, 2026, and adopt a resolution to re‑promulgate the Emergency Operations Plan.

• Approve minutes of the February 25 and March 4, 2026 council meetings
• Authorize payment of $1,415,675.14 in borough bills
• Appoint Christopher Cerci, Carlos Wilhelm, Jasano Brooks, Benjamin Szymarek, and Michael Fuchs as part‑time firefighters
• Adjust recycling collection to every other week, starting the week of July 6, 2026
• Approve Resolution #26‑08 to re‑promulgate the Emergency Operations Plan

The council approved the minutes of the February 25 and March 4 meetings and authorized payment of $1,415,675.14 in bills. Six part‑time firefighters were appointed under the collective bargaining agreement. A recycling schedule change to biweekly collection starting July 6 2026 was approved.

• Approved minutes of Feb 25 and Mar 4 meetings (All Ayes)
• Approved paid bills totaling $1,415,675.14 (All Ayes)
• Appointed Christopher Cerci as part‑time firefighter (All Ayes)
• Appointed Carlos Wilhelm as part‑time firefighter (All Ayes)
• Appointed Jasano Brooks as part‑time firefighter (All Ayes)
• Appointed Benjamin Szymarek as part‑time firefighter (All Ayes)
• Appointed Michael Fuchs as part‑time firefighter (All Ayes)
• Approved recycling schedule change to biweekly starting July 6 2026 (5 Ayes, 1 No)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council meeting will focus on discussion items rather than formal votes. Topics include firefighter hiring, pricing for surplus portable radios, bids for a CDBG project, re‑promulgation of the Emergency Operations Plan, proposed recycling changes, and speeding concerns on Lilmont Drive. Departmental reports from police, fire, public works, the borough manager, council president, and solicitor will follow the agenda items.

• Firefighter hiring discussion
• Surplus portable radio pricing discussion
• CDBG project bids discussion
• Re‑promulgation of Emergency Operations Plan discussion
• Proposed changes to recycling discussion

The council discussed firefighter hiring, surplus portable radios, a CDBG sewer project bid, the Emergency Operations Plan, recycling schedule changes, and Lilmont Drive speeding concerns, but no motions or votes were recorded on those topics. The only formal action was the motion to adjourn, which was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (all ayes)

Shade Tree Committee

The Shade Tree Advisory Commission will review plans to replace four older Freeman maple trees on Edgewood Avenue. It will also consider the status of six tree requests for the Fall 2026 TreeVitalize planting program, which could expand to fourteen trees. Additional items include recruiting an open committee position and updates on tree tag installation.

• Open committee position – members asked to refer interested candidates to Greg Bachy
• Recap of February 26, 2026 tree‑management seminar presented by Archie Autenreith of Northwood Tree Care LLC
• Status of Fall 2026 TreeVitalize planting: six requests (potentially up to fourteen trees) from Carnegie Library and Wilkins School Community Center
• Street‑tree pruning plan: replace at least four Freeman maples on Edgewood Avenue
• Update on tree‑tag preparation and installation for newer trees

The commission noted one vacant committee seat and asked interested parties to contact Greg Bachy. Members shared recaps of a recent tree‑management seminar and a neighboring township tree‑committee meeting, highlighting possible links between tree and storm‑water ordinances. They reported six pending tree‑planting requests for the Fall 2026 TreeVitalize program and identified four older Freeman maples on Edgewood Avenue for replacement. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

Swissvale-Braddock Hills Regional Police Department

The Swissvale‑Braddock Hills Regional Police Board will vote on several personnel matters, including appointing Sergeant David Zacchia as interim police chief and approving his wage agreement. The board will also consider a separation agreement for former Chief Watson and a contract to conduct a search for a new chief. A motion to pay February 2026 bills will be presented, and the minutes from the February 9 meeting will be approved.

• Motion to appoint Sergeant David Zacchia as interim police chief
• Motion to approve wage agreement for interim chief Zacchia
• Motion to approve separation agreement for Chief Watson
• Motion to approve contract for chief search
• Motion to pay February 2026 bills (amount not specified)

The board approved the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting. It appointed Sergeant David Zacchia as interim police chief and approved his interim wage agreement. The separation agreement for Chief Watson was tabled for later executive session. The board also approved a contract for the chief search and authorized payment of $101,700.75 in February bills.

• Approved minutes from 02/09/2026 (all ayes)
• Appointed Sergeant David Zacchia as interim police chief (all ayes)
• Approved interim wage agreement for Sergeant Zacchia (all ayes)
• Tabled separation agreement for Chief Watson (all ayes)
• Approved amendment and adoption of contract for chief search (all ayes)
• Amended and approved payment of $101,700.75 for bills dated Feb 13–Mar 9 (all ayes)
• Scheduled two executive sessions on 2/19 and 2/23 to discuss chief departure and contracts (not a vote)
• Adjourned meeting at chair's call (all ayes)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council will vote to approve paid bills totaling $2.3 million, a PennDOT mowing contract, and resolutions for a community development grant and a parklet improvement project.

• Approval of $2,302,758.20 in paid bills
• PennDOT mowing contract for $3,826.02 annually (2026–2028)
• Resolution to opt-in to Allegheny County Community Development Block Grant program
• Authorization for SEDCO to apply for AARP Community Challenge Grant for Church Street Parklet
• Approval of grant submission by Rivers of Steel for Swissvale Park overlook structure

The borough council approved its meeting minutes and paid bills totaling $2,302,758.20. It also approved a PennDOT mowing agreement, opted into the Allegheny County Community Development Block Grant program, and approved a grant application for the Church Street Parklet. The council denied a grant submission by Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation for a park overlook structure.

• Approved meeting minutes (all Ayes)
• Approved paid bills of $2,302,758.20 (all Ayes)
• Approved PennDOT mowing agreement ($3,826.02 annually, 2026‑2028) (all Ayes)
• Approved opting into Allegheny County Community Development Block Grant (2027‑2029) (all Ayes)
• Approved grant application to AARP Community Challenge Grant for Church Street Parklet (all Ayes)
• Denied Rivers of Steel Heritage Corp grant submission for park overlook (all Nays)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to discuss several operational items, including federal grant participation and local traffic concerns. The body will review proposed changes to recycling and the scheduling of demolition clearance hearings.

• PennDOT Maintenance Agreement for Parkway Mowing
• Allegheny County Community Development Block Grant program for 2027-2029
• Proposed changes to recycling
• Speeding concerns on Lilmont Drive
• Scheduling of demolition clearance hearings

The council discussed a PennDOT maintenance agreement, a county community‑development grant, recycling schedule changes, traffic‑calming on Lilmont Drive, and demolition grant funding, but no formal approvals or denials were recorded. A demolition hearing was scheduled for April 29 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. by a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn passed (all ayes)
• Agreed to move forward with PennDOT Maintenance Agreement (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled demolition clearance hearing for April 29 at 6:30 p.m. (proposal accepted)

Shade Tree Committee

The Shade Tree Committee discussed filling one vacant two‑year position and a Tree Management seminar that could link them with Edgewood garden groups. They reviewed the Fall 2025 TreeVitalize planting application, noting only two requests and a possible six trees, and decided to re‑evaluate for a 2027 grant. Updates were given on tree tag distribution and plans for a future street‑tree pruning event at Regent Square and Edgewood Avenue, with a mulching plan for Earth Day.

• One committee seat (two‑year term) remains open; interested candidates should contact Greg Bachy.
• Tree Management seminar announced; Perry noted it may connect the committee with Edgewood tree and garden groups and mentioned a county tree committee meeting on March 7, 2026 in McCandless.
• Fall 2025 TreeVitalize planting application has only two requests (up to six trees); library lawn trees being explored, Monongahela Avenue streetscape not aligned, re‑evaluation for a 2027 grant, and Wilkins School Community Center trees included in an approved borough contract.
• Tree tag preparation: Perry distributed tags; JulieAnn and Sheila will install remaining tags when weather permits.
• Future street‑tree pruning planned for Regent Square trees on Braddock Avenue and trees on the Edgewood Avenue busway; Perry will develop a pit‑cleaning and mulching plan for Earth Day.

Swissvale-Braddock Hills Regional Police Department

The Swissvale‑Braddock Hills Regional Police Board will approve the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. It will consider personnel matters, including a month‑to‑month contract with Solicitor Robert McTiernan, the appointment of Lindsay Bagwell as Office Manager at $23.94 per hour, and a conditional offer for a part‑time police officer. The board will also vote to engage an outside vendor to conduct a chief search, limited to $20,000, and to pay a January 2026 bill (amount not specified). Routine committee reports and an adjournment motion are also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from 01/12/2026 meeting
• Approve month‑to‑month contract with Solicitor Robert McTiernan
• Appoint Office Manager Lindsay Bagwell at $23.94 per hour
• Authorize vendor for chief search not to exceed $20,000
• Approve payment of January 2026 bill (amount unspecified)

The commission approved the month‑to‑month contract with Solicitor Robert McTiernan and appointed Lindsay Bagwell as Office Manager at $23.94 per hour with benefits. Conditional offers were approved for William Spangler and Kyhnroe Sanders as part‑time police officers. The January 2026 bill for $90,834.46 was authorized for payment, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

• Approved minutes from 01/12/2026 (all ayes)
• Approved month‑to‑month contract with Solicitor Robert McTiernan (all ayes)
• Approved appointment of Lindsay Bagwell as Office Manager at $23.94/hr (all ayes)
• Approved conditional offer to appoint William Spangler as part‑time officer (all ayes)
• Approved conditional offer to appoint Kyhnroe Sanders as part‑time officer (all ayes)
• Authorized payment of $90,834.46 for January 2026 bill (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at chair's call (all ayes)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council will consider several actions, including approving the minutes from previous meetings, authorizing paid bills, and confirming an employment agreement for the Borough Manager. It will also vote on appointments to various boards, approve three resolutions allowing private developers to acquire specific parcels, and adopt contracts for road maintenance and park use.

• Approve Resolution #26-02 to allow Ace Homes, LLC to acquire Parcel #2 35-P-287 at 7542 Short Street
• Approve Resolution #26-03 to allow Aaron Widmer, dba 78 LAEL LLC to acquire Parcel #178-M-46 at 7508 Calumet Street
• Approve Resolution #26-04 to allow Frank Garrison to acquire Parcel #178 -C-215 at 7430 Irvine Street
• Approve Comprehensive Maintenance Services Agreement with PennDOT for mowing right‑of‑way, $3,826.02 annually (2026‑2028)
• Approve use of baseball fields at Les Getz Memorial Park by Woodland Hills School District for middle school baseball and softball (Feb 23 – May 15, 2026)

The borough council approved three property acquisition resolutions, including the purchase of 7542 Short Street by Ace Homes, LLC. It also approved the December 2025 and January 2026 meeting minutes, paid bills totaling $299,250.71, and a new employment agreement for the borough manager. Several appointments to boards and committees were confirmed, and the PennDOT maintenance contract was tabled.

• Approved minutes of Dec 18, 2025 and Jan 5, 2026 meetings (all ayes)
• Approved paid bills of $299,250.71 (all ayes)
• Approved employment agreement with Borough Manager Greg Bachy (all ayes)
• Appointed Josh Eisenfeld to Zoning Hearing Board (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution #26-02 for Ace Homes acquisition of 7542 Short Street (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution #26-03 for Aaron Widmer acquisition of 7508 Calumet Street (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution #26-04 for Frank Garrison acquisition of 7430 Irvine Street (all ayes)
• Tabled Comprehensive Maintenance Services Agreement with PennDOT (all ayes)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council meeting will discuss appointing board members, applications for the Vacant Property Recovery Program at three addresses, a subdivision request on Denniston Avenue, grant funding priorities for 2026, Black History Month awards, a PennDOT maintenance agreement for parkway mowing, and the borough manager’s contract in an executive session. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion. The agenda also includes departmental reports and public comment.

• Subdivision request on Denniston Avenue
• Vacant Property Recovery Program applications for 7542 Short Street, 7508 Calumet Street, and 7430 Irvine Street
• PennDOT Maintenance Agreement for Parkway Mowing
• Grant funding priorities for 2026
• Borough Manager’s contract (executive session)

The Swissvale Borough Council held a meeting to discuss board appointments, vacant‑property applications, a subdivision request, grant funding priorities, and several departmental reports. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on these agenda items were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. after a motion that passed unanimously.

• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous)

Shade Tree Committee

The Shade Tree Committee will discuss filling three open positions and review the status of the 2025 Tree City USA application. The group will also plan for Fall 2026 TreeVitalize planting projects and potential pruning along the Busway on Edgewood Avenue.

• Three committee positions to be filled
• 2025 Tree City USA application submitted
• TreeVitalize planting requests for 2433 Woodstock Avenue and 1021/1023 Milton Street
• Potential pruning along Busway on Edgewood Avenue
• Monongahela Avenue Streetscape project tree funding discussion

Swissvale-Braddock Hills Regional Police Department

The Swissvale‑Braddock Hills Regional Police Board will vote on officer nominations and appoint members to several committees. It will consider motions to request proposals for commission counsel, extend the current commission counsel for 30 days, and name an interim labor counsel. A motion will also appoint Dione Hood as contractor to provide financial services. Reports from the administrator, chief, and president will be presented.

• Nomination votes for board president, vice‑president, secretary, and treasurer
• Motion to appoint members to Finance, Personnel, Community Engagement, and Elected Officials committees
• Motion for a request for proposals for commission counsel
• Motion to extend Bob McTierran and Robert Garvin as commission counsel of record for an additional thirty (30) days
• Motion to appoint Dione Hood as contractor to provide financial services to the regional police department

The board elected new officers, naming Kevin Hanes President, Cassandra Schaffer Vice‑President, Angela Stribling Secretary and Christopher Ansell Treasurer. Committee members were appointed to Finance, Personnel, Community Engagement and Elected Officials committees. Motions were passed to extend commission counsel, name an interim labor counsel, and to hire Dione Hood as a contractor for financial services for six months with an option to extend. All motions carried unanimously.

• Elected Kevin Hanes as President of Board (all ayes)
• Elected Cassandra Schaffer as Vice‑President of Board (all ayes)
• Elected Angela Stribling as Secretary of Board (all ayes)
• Elected Christopher Ansell as Treasurer of Board (all ayes)
• Appointed Angela Stribling, Cassandra Schaffer, Christopher Ansell to Finance Committee (all ayes)
• Appointed Dione Hood as contractor for financial services (6‑month term, option to extend) (all ayes)
• Extended Bob McTiernan and Robert Garvin as commission counsel for 30 days (all ayes)
• Named Bob McTiernan as interim labor counsel (all ayes)

Borough Council

The Swissvale Borough Council will hold a reorganization meeting to elect a president and vice-president, swear in new members, and approve bills totaling $1,588,535.79. The body will also vote on purchasing a new refuse truck for $208,511.00 and a sales agreement for properties on Washington Avenue.

• Election of Council President and Vice-President
• Approval of bills totaling $1,588,535.79
• Purchase of 2025 Freightliner Refuse Truck for $208,511.00
• Approval of sales agreement for properties at 7521 and 7523 Washington Avenue
• Approval to submit grant application for police vehicles and equipment

The borough council elected Christopher Ansell as president and Shawn Alfonso Wells as vice president. It approved December 2025 paid bills totaling $1,588,535.79, purchased a 2025 Freightliner refuse truck for $208,511, and authorized a seven‑year lease‑purchase financing for the same truck. The council also approved the $50,000 purchase of two Washington Avenue structures and a resolution to apply for a police grant.

• Elected Christopher Ansell council president (unanimous)
• Elected Shawn Alfonso Wells council vice president (unanimous)
• Approved December 2025 paid bills of $1,588,535.79 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Freightliner refuse truck for $208,511.00 (5-2)
• Approved financing lease‑purchase of the truck (5-2)
• Approved purchase of structures at 7521 & 7523 Washington Ave for $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #26-01 to submit police grant application (unanimous)
• Appointed police committee members A. Stribling, K. Hanes, S. Jeffrey (unanimous)