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## Recent meetings (14)

- [2026-11-09 — Council locks in 2027 budget path, approves adaptive reuse zoning change and lights up fireworks deal — all 9-0](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/c3e3521b-9fa1-4e48-b080-3a65750d3aaa): Regular Council Meeting
- [2026-11-09 — Bethel Park eyes new zoning rule to turn old hotels, offices and churches into new uses](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/e8b7c22c-f247-4785-aec6-856a81b000b0): Public Hearing
- [2026-11-09 — Bethel Park Council gets first look at the 2027 budget — taxes and spending still up for debate](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/fafd0d6a-c9fc-4bee-96b9-8efaf40b1b2a): Presentation of 2027 Budget
- [2026-10-26 — Bethel Park Council Committee to review financial, infrastructure, and zoning items](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/c4570f46-de11-4c61-958f-a51a6fdb9df8): Council Committee Meeting
- [2026-10-12 — Bethel Park Council OKs Emery Project Development and New Vape Shop Rules](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/ae4490ad-f0d4-4cdd-ba10-61a747cab051): Regular Council Meeting
- [2026-10-12 — Bethel Park Council Scheduled to Review Vape Shop Zoning Rules](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/8d88c28d-4ed3-4bbc-9051-03bb861edf93): Public Hearing
- [2026-09-14 — Bethel Park Council Approves Phone Upgrades, Rejects Pricey Salt Bids](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/3b928a53-c43b-42c6-afd0-76d70dcc03d2): Regular Council Meeting
- [2026-08-10 — Bethel Park Council Approves Community Center Upgrades and Traffic Safety Measures](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/b3880ff5-3a2f-4817-b0ca-68867f2ed494): Regular Council Meeting
- [2026-07-13 — Bethel Park Council votes to switch dispatch, passes community fundraiser rental rate](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/bef82943-6936-4508-9b67-b6a9503795da): Regular Council Meeting
- [2026-06-08 — Bethel Park Council Approves Roadwork and E-Bike Rules](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/9d1394aa-f487-4093-b5cd-a307263d16d2): Regular Council Meeting
- [2026-05-11 — Bethel Park votes down Primrose School rezoning, splits on cat rules and more](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/320f706e-2cdd-4acd-9a27-225a37659b68): Regular Council Meeting
- [2026-03-09 — Bethel Park Council approves road work, sewer upgrades, and police awards](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/61bf5e99-ab4c-41e5-9fbe-c5e6cb44106c): Regular Council Meeting
- [2026-02-09 — Bethel Park advances new zoning rules for backyard chickens and ducks](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/ba86ae56-9997-4f38-9b1b-627dc4554ca8): Regular Council Meeting
- [2026-01-12 — Bethel Park Council awards new tax and sewer billing contracts, shifting collection to Keystone and Portnoff.](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/meetings/0cdee37d-ff9f-43f8-a8a3-c3219649ff33): Regular Council Meeting


## Civic issues (21)

- [Storm and Sanitary Sewer Upgrades](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/storm-and-sanitary-sewer-upgrades): water-utilities · priority: critical
- [2027 Budget and Tax Ordinances](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/2027-budget-and-tax-ordinances): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Adaptive Reuse Zoning Framework](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/adaptive-reuse-zoning-framework): zoning · priority: medium
- [King School Road Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/king-school-road-pedestrian-and-traffic-safety): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Community Center Partition Walls Replacement](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/community-center-partition-walls-replacement): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [LED Streetlight Agreement with FirstEnergy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/led-streetlight-agreement-with-firstenergy): roads · priority: low
- [Fireworks, Streetlights and Software Contracts](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/fireworks-streetlights-and-software-contracts): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Municipal Software and Digital Infrastructure Upgrades](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/municipal-software-and-digital-infrastructure-upgrades): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Vape Shop Zoning Regulations](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/vape-shop-zoning-regulations): zoning · priority: medium
- [Summer Spectacular Fireworks Contract](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/summer-spectacular-fireworks-contract): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Emery Property Management Commercial Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/emery-property-management-commercial-development): development · priority: high
- [Athletic Field Damage Cost Recovery Fee Schedule](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/athletic-field-damage-cost-recovery-fee-schedule): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Jordan Street Speeding and Parking Restrictions](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/jordan-street-speeding-and-parking-restrictions): roads · priority: high
- [Transition to Allegheny County 911 Dispatch](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/transition-to-allegheny-county-911-dispatch): public-safety · priority: high
- [state of emergency](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/state-of-emergency): public-safety · priority: high
- [Zoning Standards for Backyard Chickens and Ducks](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/zoning-standards-for-backyard-chickens-and-ducks): zoning · priority: medium
- [2026 Infrastructure and Road Program](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/2026-infrastructure-and-road-program): roads · priority: high
- [Primrose School Rezoning Request at 391 McMurray Road](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/primrose-school-rezoning-request-at-391-mcmurray-road): zoning · priority: high
- [Cat Registration Ordinance Repeal](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/cat-registration-ordinance-repeal): public-safety · priority: medium
- [water quality](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/water-quality): environment · priority: medium
- [personnel appointments and salary approvals](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/issues/personnel-appointments-and-salary-approvals): general · priority: high


## Development applications (16)

- [Floor & Décor Store Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/floor-dcor-store-development): site-plan · approved
- [St. Thomas More Housing Parking Lot Expansion](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/st-thomas-more-housing-parking-lot-expansion): site-plan · approved
- [Bethel Trails Amendment to Easement Agreement](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/bethel-trails-amendment-to-easement-agreement): other · approved
- [Adaptive Reuse Ordinance](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/adaptive-reuse-ordinance): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Bethel Trails Residential Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/bethel-trails-residential-development): subdivision · approved
- [Cool Springs Retail Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/cool-springs-retail-development): site-plan · approved
- [Ordinance 10-12-26C - Vape Shop Zoning Amendments](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/ordinance-10-12-26c-vape-shop): other · pending
- [Emery Property Management LLC Major Land Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/emery-property-management-llc-major-land-development): site-plan · approved
- [Dogwood Charter School](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/dogwood-charter-school): other · approved
- [4959 Highland Avenue Sewage Facilities Plan Revision](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/4959-highland-avenue-sewage-facilities-plan-revision): other · approved
- [Vape Shop Zoning Regulations](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/vape-shop-zoning-regulations): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Primrose School Rezoning](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/primrose-school): rezone · denied
- [Myers Plan of Lots](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/myers-plan-of-lots): subdivision · approved
- [Clean Express Auto Wash](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/clean-express-auto-wash): other · approved
- [7Brew Coffee Shop](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/7brew-coffee-shop): other · approved
- [Rivian Automotive Service Center](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/development/rivian-automotive-service-center): other · approved


## Community topics (12)

- [Emery Property Management LLC Major Land Development Application #2025-0019](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/emery-property-management-llc-major-land-development-application-2025-0019): development
- [King School Road Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/king-school-road-pedestrian-and-traffic-safety): public-safety
- [Athletic Field Damage Cost Recovery Fee Schedule](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/athletic-field-damage-cost-recovery-fee-schedule): parks-rec
- [Council procedure](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/council-procedure): public-safety
- [Non-Agenda Items](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/non-agenda-items): public-safety
- [Primrose School Franchising Company LLC Rezoning Request](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/primrose-school-franchising-company-llc-rezoning-request): zoning
- [Brown and Willis Road Intersection Safety](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/brown-and-willis-road-intersection-safety): roads
- [School Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Concerns](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/school-traffic-and-pedestrian-safety-concerns): roads
- [Nonprofit 2026 Fundraiser Rental Rate Policy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/nonprofit-2026-fundraiser-rental-rate-policy): budget
- [Jordan Street Speeding and Parking](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/jordan-street-speeding-and-parking): roads
- [General Policy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/general-policy): development
- [Myers Plan of Lots - Major Subdivision – PZC Recommendation](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/community/myers-plan-of-lots-major-subdivision-pzc-recommendation): development


## Officials (19)

- [Jack Allen](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/jack-allen): Mayor
- [Diane Ford](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/diane-ford): Council Member
- [Kim Kamenicky](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/kim-kamenicky): Council Vice President
- [John Oakes](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/john-oakes): Council Member
- [Todd S. Cenci](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/todd-s-cenci): Council Member
- [Joe Janosik](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/joe-janosik): Council President
- [Jim Jenkins](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/jim-jenkins): Council Member
- [Jillian Kautzman](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/jillian-kautzman): Council Member
- [Viola Garis](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/viola-garis): Council Member
- [Alison Piccolino](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/alison-piccolino): Council Member
- [Jahd Burns](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/jahd-burns): Assistant Municipal Manager — Administration
- [Kristen Denne](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/kristen-denne): Municipal Manager — Administration
- [Brian Tarbert](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/brian-tarbert): Chair — Shade Tree Commission
- [Ramona Stanley](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/ramona-stanley): Shade Tree Commission Member — Shade Tree Commission
- [Nancy Morrison](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/nancy-morrison): Shade Tree Commission Member — Shade Tree Commission
- [Machelle DeCarlo](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/machelle-decarlo): Shade Tree Commission Member — Shade Tree Commission
- [Brian Joos](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/brian-joos): Secretary — Shade Tree Commission
- [Lindsey Boyko](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/lindsey-boyko): Shade Tree Commission Member — Shade Tree Commission
- [Gregg Ament](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/bethelpark/officials/gregg-ament): Shade Tree Commission Member — Shade Tree Commission