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Shawn Melvin

Councilperson2026-05-04

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Term ending Jan 3, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
12:05
Avg per meeting
1:31
Segments
232

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Top issues during term (16)(Parks Rec)

high↑May 2026[42]

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.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

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.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Cookies with Santa 2026

Costs include cookies, decorating supplies, hot chocolate packets, and possible small giveaways from the board's budget.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Borough email and communications access for rec board

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Dormont Street and Music Festival 2026

Sponsorships from Liberty and Gold Mountain plus Zero Fossil support the event; no direct tax impact noted.

high↓May 2026[9]

Pride Event Participation and Porchmont Launch

The board is spending well under its available event budget — about $160 on host-bag supplies plus coozies, with free t-shirt printing from a local business.

low↓Oct 2026[5]

Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan extension

The grant-funded plan remains pending; an extension preserves the state grant opportunity.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Recreation Plan Grant Extension and Pashek MTR Award

Acting now preserves grant money already awarded for the plan; losing it would mean borough funds fill the gap.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Condolence Resolution for Dr. Richard D. Grubb

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Pool filtration system lifespan

$10,000 now to avoid a much larger replacement bill later.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Braig Snyder ballfield future after school district pulls access

Anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 in borough money, halved if DABA and the Pirates grant come through.

high↓Jul 2026[4]

Dormont Pool filtration system failure

Short-term valve replacements are estimated at $50,000–$75,000, with full filtration replacement costs still being determined.

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

Adult movie night rescheduled

Film licensing and event setup come through existing rec programming channels; no big new spend mentioned.

low↓May 2026[2]

Regional pool sharing agreements

Dormont collects $2 more per Mt. Lebanon entry than its standard $8 daily rate.

low↓Aug 2026[2]

Recreation Plan RFP

Funded in connection with a DCNR grant; costs depend on the planner ultimately contracted.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Pool filtration system future

Short-term valve replacement is planned for after Labor Day, with financing for a full filtration retrofit to be pursued in the next year's budget.

Decisions during term (0)

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