Jason Lemak

2026 and 2027 Operating Budget process

A significant budget deficit is projected if elevated fuel prices persist through the rest of 2026.

Motor Grader Replacement

Unbudgeted purchase could require shifting capital reserve projects if the grant fails.

Stormwater Fee Deferral and MS4 Compliance

Stormwater billing is on hold, so homeowners won't see stormwater charges until the legal question is resolved.

Data center and solar zoning ordinance (No. 1111-26)

Unknown for now — it's a regulatory framework, but a data center could strain municipal water capacity.

Storm damage straining Public Works

Residents won't receive a stormwater bill this year, but a fee or revised program could return next year.

Ogagan residence steep slopes excavation, Shag Bark Grove Court

Unknown.

Redwood development in White Valley

Units would rent around $2,700 a month, and the developer says the project would be a net tax gain with few school-age children.

Meijer gas station and convenience store at 791 Manor Road

Brings a major new retailer and jobs to the Route 22 corridor, though tax and service impacts weren't quantified tonight.

Speeding and traffic safety on residential streets

A full traffic study and possible road-widening obligations could impose significant costs on the developer.

Beverly Manor personal care home proposal

Neighbors fear reduced property values; the municipality sees potential tax base gains, but residents argue those gains come at a community cost.

Board and Commission openings for 2027

Medic One EMS funding sustainability

Residents may see the long-standing $5-per-resident fee revisited later this year.

2027 Tax Ordinance (No. 1115-26)

Lost assessment revenue is a recurring concern for municipal and school funding.

Five-year capital plan adopted

The CIP drives multi-year municipal capital spending; details come to Council before the hearing.

Franklin Regional athletic facility upgrades

Road salt supply secured for winter

Roughly $225,000 in salt spent so far this winter.

2027 Salary Ordinance (No. 1114-26)

Sets municipal salary costs for 2027 — a component of next year's budget.

Crime victim right of access policy (Act 134 of 2022)

Unknown.

Fire Truck Purchase for Sardis

$1.39 million truck purchase within the emergency equipment fund's $1.52 million budget.

Heritage Trail Police Patrols

Contributed to 2026 budget amendments; not expected to be a recurring overtime cost.

Approval of October 20, 2026 Minutes (Consent Calendar)

Excess Maintenance Agreement with EQM Gathering OPCO, LLC

Adjournment

Approval of October 7, 2026 Minutes

Authorize advertisement for various Board and Commission openings for the 2027 calendar year

Authorize advertisement of Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the 2026 Operating Budget

Authorize advertisement of Public Hearing on the proposed 2027 Operating Budget

Adopt Resolution No. 826-26 — Local Share Account grant application for Motor Grader Replacement

Approval of Minutes – September 8, 2026

CU-5-26 Meijer gas station/convenience store — recommendation to Council

CU-4-26 Ogagan Residence steep slopes — recommendation to Council

Table 9.B Discussion of Stormwater Fee

Consent Calendar Items A–C

Appoint Marilyn Bartolacci to Parks & Recreation Commission

Resolution No. 823-26 — Westmoreland County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Resolution No. 824-26 — 2027–2031 Capital Improvements Program

2027 Minimum Municipal Obligation for pensions — $814,876

S-6-26 Bushy Run Investments Lot Line Adjustment

S-7-26 Ronald D. Anderson Minor Subdivision

Approval of Minutes – August 11, 2026

Appointment of Joseph Bell to the FTMSA Board

appoint Joseph Bell to the FTMSA Board, said term to expire December 31, 2030

accept the Mayor’s appointments as listed under 13.A. Items 1 through 8.

Mark Miller and Larry Schultz to be reappointed to the Pension Plan Committee

both Anthony Livecchi and Edward Patrick for reappointment to the Planning Commission

Jasons Lemak for Vice-President of Council

Mac McKenna for President of Council

Jennifer Shepler to be reappointed to the EAC

reappoint both Celina Kandala and Joy Richardson to the Library Board

Ben Sampson (reappointment) and Bill Csaszar to the Parks and Recreation Commission

accept Council’s appointments as listed under 13.B. Items 1 through 13.

approve and advertise the Council meeting dates and times of 7:00 p.m. for Regular Business Meetings on the first Wednesday and third Tuesday of each month

Election of President of Council

Election of Vice-President of Council

Appointment — Environmental Advisory Council (Jennifer Shepler)

Appointments — Library Board (Celina Kandala and Joy Richardson)

Appointments — Parks and Recreation Commission (Ben Sampson and Bill Csaszar)

Appointments — Pension Plan Investment Management Committee (Mark Miller and Larry Schultz)

Appointments — Planning Commission (Anthony Livecchi and Edward Patrick)

Confirmation of Mayor's 2026 Appointments

Council Appointments (items 1-13)

Establish and Advertise Council Meeting Dates and Times

He has a standing conflict on the third Wednesday due to his Penn Township solicitor role.