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Chris Rieger

Councilperson2024-01-02–2027-12-01

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
29
Total speaking time
1:14:55
Avg per meeting
2:35
Segments
987

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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)

high↑May 2026[32]

Firefighter working schedules MOU

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

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Kelton/Eastmont/KO High School intersection safety

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

medium↓Jan 2026[13]

Commission Vacancies and Recruitment

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

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Handicap parking ordinance

Minimal direct cost, but annual renewals would add administrative work for borough staff; some seasonal disputes about enforcement are a recurring strain on police time.

high↓May 2026[6]

New Sutphen pumper truck lease

About $55,000 a year for 15 years, saving roughly $150,000 versus the budgeted figure.

medium↓Mar 2026[6]

Illegal gambling machines enforcement

Possible new or increased borough fees on gaming and skill-game machines could add revenue.

low↓Oct 2026[5]

Playground security cameras

$20,000, leveraging camera infrastructure already built in the park.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Crossing guard staffing

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Dormont Volunteer Fire Department recruitment

$25,000 annual borough contribution to volunteer fire support.

medium↓Jul 2026[4]

Emergency Operations Plan adoption (Resolution 14 of 2026)

Contractor spending during the January snowstorm prompted plans for a dedicated budget line and possible DPW equipment investment.

medium↓Jul 2026[4]

Keystone Oaks School District / Dormont Police MOU

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Special Events Permitting Ordinance

The draft permit fee is still blank (TBD); police overtime is currently the only special events budget line item, and officer coverage runs about $108.28 per hour under the fee schedule.

low↓Aug 2026[2]

Volunteer Fire Department Insurance Renewal

Costs the borough $17,749, budgeted in monthly payments.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Fire Department Hiring — Lucas Dewit

Adds a full-time fire department salary to the borough payroll.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Special events permit ordinance

Would shift costs of police, fire, and EMS at large events from the borough to event organizers.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Medical Rescue Team South Authority Funding

Savings of roughly $23,000 versus the $225,000 budgeted for 2026 EMS services.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Fire civil service rules update

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.