Amie Downs

2027 borough budget

The final 2027 budget, voted on in November, sets borough taxes and spending for next year.

Next Generation Playground Phase 1 construction

The pavilion costs $168,553, and the Phase 1 construction contract will follow once the RFP is advertised and bid.

Business district parking overhaul

Parking lot revenues are being added as budget line items to weigh against contract value.

Act 129 energy-efficiency purchase

LEDs cut electricity costs significantly and stadium lights acquired for under $10,000 represent major savings.

Borough Pension Advisory Committee

Sound oversight of pension plans protects borough finances and employee retirement security.

Firefighter working schedules MOU

Fiscal impact not yet quantified — the chief has been asked to provide budget figures when it returns.

Active Transportation Plan intersection picks

Cost estimates aren't final yet — a mock-up packet with pricing comes to council next week.

Dormont Junction TOD and social media misinformation

Residents argue an unbudgeted student influx could strain Keystone Oaks School District finances and local property owners.

Penrose project opposition

No cost to the borough to enter the agreement, and Pennrose would pay up front so borough and PRT staff time is covered.

Rec board staffing transition

The borough will fund a hire for the position, plus a new finance/HR role.

Free tax assistance site proposal

No direct cost to the borough beyond providing space and storage in the municipal building.

2026 Road Program and sidewalk complications

The 2026 road program work authorization is capped at $70,000, with the borough already having spent significant money on the pavement survey.

Proposed PRT/developer 180-unit apartment development

Unknown at this stage — no application is before council.

Kelton/Eastmont/KO High School intersection safety

Estimated at about $124,000, beyond what the road improvement budget covers without grants.

Home for the Holidays tree lighting

Last year's 25-sign batch cost roughly $500; ordering earlier and in bulk is expected to reduce the per-sign price.

2027 road program and salt costs

Salt at roughly double last year's price adds to winter road maintenance costs.

TriCOG Land Bank participation

Presented as minimal risk and expense to the borough, with future tax revenue returning to the borough and school district from resale of properties.

Commission Vacancies and Recruitment

The child abuse clearances are free for volunteers, so no cost to members.

Vape shop zoning regulations

2027 recreation calendar

About 3,400 eggs were purchased, plus roughly 8 prizes and donated/discounted cookies and donuts — all within the rec budget.

Adjournment

Consent Agenda

Resolution 19 — Small Business Saturday

Resolution 20 — Fire Truck Sale

Advertise 2027 Budget

Christmas Lights in Hillsdale Park

Firefighters MOU with IAFF Local #3584

Recreation Plan Award to Pashek MTR

Hire Seth Portenlanger as Community and Recreation Manager

Playground Site Construction Award — Plavchak Construction

Playground Electrical Contract — Allegheny City Electric

Playground Safety Surface Purchase — Yocca Playgrounds

Just Harvest Tax Prep Funding

Motion to Approve October 5, 2026 Minutes

Motion to Approve October 19, 2026 Minutes

Motion to Approve October 26, 2026 Minutes

Motion to Approve September 2026 Fire Department Report

Motion to Approve September 2026 Animal Control Report

Action Items

Christmas lights and Just Harvest public-goods splits approved

MOTION TO MOVE THE FOLLOWING TO THE VOTING AGENDA - MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH JUST HARVEST TO PROVIDE SPACE AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING FOR A VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSIS

MOTION TO MOVE THE FOLLOWING TO THE VOTING AGENDA - MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 17, 2026, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT ESTABLISHING A BOROUGH PENSION ADVISORY COM

MOTION TO MOVE THE FOLLOWING TO THE VOTING AGENDA - MOTION TO APPROVE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DCNR) C2P2 RFP WAIVER APPLICATION LETTER FOR DORMONT BOROUGH COMPREHENSIVE RECRE

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 16, 2026, APPOINTING DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP AS BOND COUNSEL AND PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC AS INVESTMENT BANKER (COLLECTIVELY “APPOINTED PROFESSIONALS”) THROUGH DECEMBER 31

MOTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF PUBLIC GOODS FUND OF $2,000 FOR THE USE TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF KO CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK WARM UP SUITS WITH FUNDING FROM COUNCILMAN CHRIS KIPP

MOTION TO APPOINT CYNTHIA STEVENS AS FINANCE DIRECTOR EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 12TH 2026

MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2027 POLICE PENSION PLAN FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT AND MINIMUM MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION (MMO)

MOTION TO APPROVE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION OF $25,000 TO THE DORMONT VOLUNTEER FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION

MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE SHACOG SALT BID FROM AMERICAN ROCK SALT CO., LLC AT A RATE OF $160 PER TON FOR ROCK SALT, BULK DELIVERY, FOR THE 2026-2027 WINTER SEASON

CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION TO APPROVE PROCLAMATION 4, 2026, A PROCLAMATION OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS "HUNGER ACTION MONTH" IN THE BOROUGH

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 15, 2026, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, FOR DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIC RECORDS

MOTION TO APPROVE AND ENACT ORDINANCE NO. 1661, AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1659 (WHICH AUTHORIZED THE INCURRENCE OF NONELECTORAL IND

MOTION TO APPROVE THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, OUR STREETS

MOTION TO APPOINT PNC INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (PNCIAM) AS THE INVESTMENT ADVISOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT

MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2027 NON-POLICE PENSION PLAN FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT AND MINIMUM MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION (MMO)

MOTION TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF $7,040.01 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ENERGY EFFICIENT FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ACT 129 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND REBATE PROGRAM.

MOTION TO ACCEPT THE WESTERN PA AUDUBON SOCIETY GRANT OF $2,000 FOR DORMONT BIRD TOWN, SUBJECT TO DORMONT BIRD TOWN’S FURTHER DESIGNATION OF THE FUNDS’ PARTICULAR USE

MOTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF PUBLIC GOOD FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $185 FOR THE RENTAL OF THE REC CENTER ON BEHALF OF THE DORMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THEIR FUNDRAISING EVENT ON OCTOBER 24, 2026, WITH FUND

MOTION TO APPROVE PROPERTY SURPLUS DECLARATION FORM TO SELL 2017 FORD EXPLORER 1FM5K8AR6HGC90335 FROM DORMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE PERRYOPOLIS AUTO AUCTION

Motion to Approve and Enact Ordinance No. 1660, an Ordinance of the Borough of Dormont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Amending Chapter 210 (“Development Code”) of the Borough Development Code to Reg

MOTION TO ADVERTISE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR RECREATION PLAN SERVICES PENDING DCNR APPROVAL

MOTION TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL STATE WORKERS' INSURANCE FUND PREMIUM FOR THE DORMONT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OF $17,749

MOTION TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PUBLIC GOOD FUND REQUEST FOR $95 FOR FLOWER ART INSTALLATION AT HILLSDALE PARK BY COUNCILPERSON VENTRESCA

MOTION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING AND SUBSEQUENT SPECIAL VOTING MEETING FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 210 OF THE BOROUGH DEVELOPMENT C

MOTION TO ADVERTISE THE AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 1659, AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE INCURRENCE OF NONELECTORAL INDEBTEDNESS IN T

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 14, 2026, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN

MOTION TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF THE $750,000 2026 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE TO BRENTWOOD BANK WITH INTEREST AND FEES FOR A TOTAL OF $765,445.61

CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CAPTAIN DON TANG EFFECTIVE JULY 7, 2026

MOTION TO APPROVE PUBLIC GOOD FUND REQUEST FOR FRIENDS OF DORMONT POOL FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR UP TO $300 BY COUNCILPERSON DANIELE VENTRESCA

MOTION TO APPROVE THE UPDATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KEYSTONE OAKS SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE DORMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT, INCORPORATING APPENDIX A

MOTION TO OPEN THE FLOOR TO NON DORMONT RESIDENTS.

Motion to open public comment to non-Dormont residents

ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF GATEWAY ENGINEERS TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM ROTO-ROOTER SERVICES COMPANY FOR THE 2026 DORMONT SANITARY SEWER TELEVISING AND CLEANING CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL OF $77,265

ADVERTISE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1 NEXT GENERATION PLAYGROUND AS PREPARED BY GATEWAY ENGINEERS, CONTINGENT GATEWAY ENGINEERS INCLUDE ANY AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED BY COUNCI

APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 13 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH LEASING 2, INC. FOR $673,756.10 AT AN IN

ADVERTISE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1 NEXT GENERATION PLAYGROUND AS PREPARED BY GATEWAY ENGINEERS

CONSENT AGENDA

AUTHORIZE THE BOROUGH MANAGER TO DISCUSS A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH JUST HARVEST FOR THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING TO BE A VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE SITE FOR 2027

ADVERTISE THE OPEN POSITIONS OF COMMUNITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR

ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF GATEWAY ENGINEERS TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM ROBINSON PIPE CLEANING COMPANY FOR THE 2026 BOROUGH OF DORMONT SANITARY SEWER LINING CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL OF $50,010

ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF DAY CAMP DIRECTOR KIE MCCRAE EFFECTIVE JUNE 21, 2026

APPROVE PAY APPLICATION REQUEST No. 3 FOR POP MURRAY FIELD RETAINING WALL TO CRONIN ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,525

ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ASSISTANT MANAGER MELINDA SZABO EFFECTIVE AUGUST 24, 2026

ACCEPT THE RETIREMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEF JAMES KOLESKY EFFECTIVE JULY 5, 2029, AND THANKING HIM FOR HIS 26 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE PHASE 2 NEXT GENERATION PLAYGROUND PAVILION FROM JEFFREY RECREATION INC. COSTARS #014-E25-364 FOR $168,553

APPROVE THE SAFE MOBILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN COST PROJECTION ESTIMATE

ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF GATEWAY ENGINEERS TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM ROBINSON PIPE CLEANING COMPANY FOR THE 2026 DORMONT SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL OF $49,800