Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Murrysville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with medium priority
2027 Salary Ordinance (No. 1114-26)
The first step toward setting municipal employee pay for 2027. Advertising the ordinance starts the public process that will eventually set staffing costs in the municipal budget.
Ogagan residence steep slopes excavation, Shag Bark Grove Court
A single-family home on Saltsburg Road needs a conditional use for slope disturbance along an 850-foot driveway, with a stormwater facility and about three acres of disturbance.
Motor Grader Replacement
The aging road grader (over 40 years old, parts unavailable) isn't in the 2027 capital budget because the municipality is waiting on a statewide LSA grant; if the grant fails, staff would return to council to reallocate funds.
Lions Run Mine Drainage Treatment Success
MAWA's passive treatment system is removing nearly all iron, acidity, and aluminum from Lions Run, and fish and salamanders have returned downstream. Maintenance was completed this year, with the next round expected in three to four years.
White Valley Active Mine Drainage Treatment Project
MAWA won a $2.1 million grant to design an active treatment plant for the White Valley mine discharge near Export, handling up to 4 million gallons per day of heavily polluted water, with CEC and AMD Industries selected as engineering partners.
Fire Truck Purchase for Sardis
The 2027 emergency equipment fund includes a $1.39 million fire truck — the next in the replacement rotation for the Sardis fire company — funded by a dedicated 1.35 mil tax.
Road salt supply secured for winter
It's been a brutal January — Public Works has had 18 call-outs and used roughly 2,400 tons of salt, around $225,000 worth. The salt bin and reserve are full, deliveries are timely, and no shortages are expected, though some neighboring municipalities are struggling.