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The address laid out why the capital program matters: the mayor said municipal facilities — the municipal building, public works building, library, senior center, parks, playgrounds and courts — are aging and need an organized, funded plan rather than ad‑hoc repairs. “Updating these existing facilities is essential to continue to deliver the great services Monroeville offers,” the mayor said in the speech recorded on the council dais.

The mayor described the convention center purchase as a preservation action. He said the building would have become a retail store after the previous operator announced closure; council and staff negotiated to keep it as an events facility. During later council remarks, Councilman Williams said, “As you all know, we spent over $5,000,000 to buy the Monroeville Convention Center,” and added the municipality recently received $65,000 of proceeds (as stated in the meeting record). Those figures were made in council remarks, not introduced as ordinance text during the address.

Public safety and staffing were also highlighted. The mayor said the Monroeville Police Department will add a canine officer and continue evaluating department size and retirements; the department will also continue using technology including cameras and license‑plate readers. Municipal Manager Graziani told council staff would begin testing for future hiring needs and that the administration is recruiting for a parks director, a construction inspector and additional communications staff.

Graziani introduced a new staff member, Mikayla (last name not specified in the record), saying she started Monday and has nearly 10 years of local government experience including borough and county administration. Mikayla addressed the council briefly, saying, “It's a real honor to be a part of this team.”

Graziani and the mayor also addressed the recently sold Monroeville Mall, a roughly 190‑acre property. The mayor called the mall’s sale “a 50‑year opportunity,” and Graziani said the new owner has communicated a vision for a retail‑driven, mixed‑use redevelopment. Graziani said municipal staff, the police department and community development will meet with the mall ownership over the coming year to review plans and seek a collaborative approach.

The mayor asked council to prioritize a formal capital improvements program; staff told council they are reviewing facility needs and expect to present a program and funding recommendations to the council for approval.

Why this matters: the convention center and Mall properties draw regional visitors and tax revenue, and a structured capital program would change how Monroeville budgets for building maintenance and upgrades. The mayor closed by saying 2025 will be a year of growth and opportunity for the municipality.

Details and context from the meeting record:
- The FY2025 municipal budget was described as adopted by council and structured to maintain services and improve amenities including parks, the senior center and the library. The mayor said capital projects should be a council priority; staff later said the last multi‑year capital program ran 2014–2018 and subsequent repairs were handled on a case‑by‑case basis.
- The mayor and manager repeatedly framed the Mall redevelopment as ongoing and subject to discussions with the new owner; no development plan or formal agreement with the owner was presented or voted on at the meeting.
- Manager Graziani said the municipality will continue to coordinate with state and county officials on large projects and that staffing needs will be evaluated as positions open or as retirements occur.

The address and related council remarks took place during the Feb. 11 meeting’s agendaed “State of the Municipality” item and in subsequent staff reports; council did not take separate action on the matters reported in the address during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Municipality of Monroeville Regular Council Meeting - February 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The mayor delivered the annual State of the Municipality during the Monroeville council meeting on Feb. 11, 2025, noting the FY2025 budget, purchase of the Monroeville Convention Center and a planned capital improvements program.","taxTitle","Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania","taxId",68520,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6334589,"Council approves minutes, budget items, PRD resolution and two ordinances; several nominations made",517,483000,1000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2295330-632519f9d9ac4a261f4517b46cd158c3&start=483&end=1000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2295330-632519f9d9ac4a261f4517b46cd158c3/thumbnail_483000.jpg","/articles/6334589/Monroeville/Allegheny-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-minutes-budget-items-PRD-resolution-and-two-ordinances-several-nominations-made","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6334589-028fe44a16525f90c26d4f47fa6ca43d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199532&Signature=aRELh-Af57PrlNPpThxJXE8Oi4BlxYAIb4LTpmqwZ3ZilD9egxLOM8p~COh-K1Z0sFmSWTuu6AI3~YlMBe5CA1evrYZwYIEw8OTKnujn0ydyAqt-KTpqgzOWm1la37~wOrlHBKoPY5eRAM7icGClkNx4YcQz6ykO~wkZhIxaoEeN9o0YhkYSNYwe49sMCuycvYjvAnDLRYch4A9emd5ROeeROBzDxx39kAe0uhwnlnDHbNcrLPh7MJQZB~~JYle5de0DyBDLdu1uxm~yNOR8XW2W604cJYr33KYx0439KsM8s0zQ7t306jkrCrpXd63w5EXi0zfSmZTticXOi~iLQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MONROEVILLE, Pa. — The Monroeville Council on Feb. 11, 2025, approved meeting minutes and routine financial reports, accepted a resignation from the Convention Visitors Bureau, adopted a resolution related to a planned residential development's sewage planning module, and passed two ordinances addressing employee benefits and tax‑collector compensation.

Votes at a glance (all outcomes as recorded at the Feb. 11 meeting):
- Approval of minutes (regular meeting 11/12/2024; Citizens Night 12/03/2024; work session 12/03/2024; regular meeting 12/10/2024): Motion and second; roll call recorded as “Aye” from council members present; motion carried.

- Reports of tax collections: Motion and second to approve; roll call recorded as “Aye” from council members present; motion carried.

- List of bills and budget transfers for the month: Motion and second to approve; roll call recorded as “Aye”; motion carried.

- Payroll report: Motion and second to approve; roll call recorded as “Aye”; motion carried.

- Acceptance of resignation: Motion to accept the resignation of Tom Gerber, senior general manager of the Monroeville Mall, from the Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board. Motion seconded; council voted “Aye” and the motion carried.

- Resolution: Adopted a resolution for the Valley West PRD (formerly Old Stone Village PRD) sewage planning module. Manager Graziani and staff noted that the change is a name update and not a change to the sewer module itself. Motion and second to approve; roll call recorded as “Aye”; motion carried.

- Ordinance (employee benefits): Council adopted \"An ordinance of the Municipality of Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania amending ordinance number 27 86\" concerning benefits for non‑union exempt and non‑exempt municipal employees. The ordinance had been discussed at the prior work session; a corrected copy was circulated before the vote. Motion and second to approve; roll call recorded as “Aye”; motion carried.

- Ordinance (tax collector compensation): Council adopted \"An ordinance of the Municipality of Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania amending ordinance number 27 37,\" fixing the compensation of the tax collector for collection of real property taxes for the years 2026–2029 at $35,000 annually. Motion and second to approve; roll call recorded as “Aye”; motion carried.

Nominations and appointments:
- The council opened nominations for various boards, commissions and authorities. Items read into the record included nominations (not final appointments) of Catherine Manors (Fourth Ward) for a library‑related vacancy; Zachary Prunnell (Planning Commission); Nathaniel Mazuka (Ward 6) for the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board; and Paul “Skip” Phillips for the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Council indicated the library requested tabling review of two candidates so the library board could evaluate them before a nomination was finalized.

Procedure and context:
- Several routine items were approved by motion and unanimous roll call; movers and seconders for those motions were not consistently identified on the meeting record (the meeting shows “motion to approve” and “second”). The record shows roll‑call Aye votes for council members recorded verbally during each item.

What the votes did not do:
- Council did not adopt an ordinance or resolution that approves a redevelopment plan for the Monroeville Mall or authorize capital appropriation for a multi‑year capital program at this meeting. The Mall was discussed in the mayor’s State of the Municipality address and in staff remarks; no council action on Mall redevelopment occurred on Feb. 11.

All recorded motions and votes above are reflected in the meeting transcript and were entered on the Feb. 11 agenda.","The Monroeville Council on Feb. 11, 2025, approved routine minutes and financial reports, accepted a resignation from the CVB board, adopted a resolution to rename a PRD sewage planning module, and passed ordinances on employee benefits and tax‑collector pay.","actionData","errors"]

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Monroeville mayor spotlights convention center purchase, capital improvements and Mall redevelopment in annual address

Council approves minutes, budget items, PRD resolution and two ordinances; several nominations made