Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Murrysville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
15 issues
2027 Tax Ordinance (No. 1115-26)
A settlement resolves the Erie Insurance assessment appeal on Murry Ridge Lane; a council member criticized the county's outdated assessment base as a recurring revenue problem.
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.
Crime victim right of access policy (Act 134 of 2022)
A new administrative policy would spell out how the municipality handles requests from crime victims to access records under state law.
Meijer gas station and convenience store at 791 Manor Road
Meijer is moving forward with a roughly 159,000-square-foot supercenter plus gas station at the NW corner of William Penn Highway and Manor Road. The conditional use for the fuel center was recommended to Council, but traffic signals, lighting, and site design still get vetted in land development review.
Storm damage straining Public Works
The stormwater fee council passed last December still hasn't been billed — it's on hold after a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision. No bill this year; the program will come back for a fresh decision soon.
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.
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.
Stormwater Fee Deferral and MS4 Compliance
A new Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision says stormwater fees are actually a tax, throwing Murrysville's recently adopted stormwater fee into question. Staff expects to pause billing until legal clarification, and council tabled the credit manual.
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.
2026 and 2027 Operating Budget process
Murrysville Medic One had a financially down month due to fuel costs, partly offset by NFL Draft service revenue. If fuel prices stay high through 2026, the budget deficit will be significant.
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.
Heritage Trail Police Patrols
Overtime on extra Heritage Trail patrols drove up this year's police costs after an incident on the trail; staff said future patrols will mostly be scheduled into regular shifts when staffing allows.
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.
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.
Board and Commission openings for 2027
Seats are open on the Environmental Advisory Committee, Personnel Board, Code Board of Appeals, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Library Board. Interested residents can contact the municipality.