Crafton Borough Council approved multiple administrative and procedural measures during its Oct. 23 meeting, including two resolutions to pursue state demolition funding for a fire‑damaged house, acceptance of revised civil‑service rules and a motion to advertise changes to the borough’s discrimination ordinance.

The council adopted the consent agenda and then moved through several separate agenda items that produced formal actions. Council voted to approve a resolution (2025‑20) enabling the borough to apply for Act 152 funds to demolish the house at 30 Elmwood Street and a concurring resolution (2025‑21) to the same effect. Council also accepted updated civil service rules and regulations and directed the borough administration to advertise an updated discrimination ordinance for consideration at a subsequent meeting.

Why it matters: The Act 152 resolutions clear the way for the borough to seek state grant money to remove a hazardous, fire‑damaged structure that borough staff said cannot be rehabilitated. Updating civil service rules brings local hiring and testing practices into alignment with changes at the state level, and advertising the discrimination ordinance begins a public process to transfer certain complaint handling to the county’s more robust board.

What the council voted on

- Consent agenda: The council approved the Oct. 23 consent agenda (minutes, bill list pending review by borough officials and reports). The motion was adopted by voice vote after a mover/second were recorded in the meeting minutes as "moved" and "second." (Provenance: meeting discussion and voice vote on consent agenda.)

- Discrimination ordinance: Council voted to direct the borough administration to advertise an updated discrimination ordinance that would eliminate a volunteer EEO board and instead advise using the county board with investigative authority. The motion to advertise the ordinance was moved and seconded on the floor and approved by voice vote. (Provenance: manager's report and motion to advertise.)

- Civil service rules and regulations: Council accepted updated civil service rules prepared by the borough’s civil service commission and a law firm; the update reflects legal changes since 2013 including background‑check and physical/mental‑fitness provisions. The council approved the proposed rules by voice vote. (Provenance: civil service commission presentation and motion.)

- Act 152 demolition resolutions (30 Elmwood Street): Council approved two related resolutions (one permitting application for Act 152 funding and a concurring resolution) to allow the borough to seek funds to demolish the fire‑damaged property at 30 Elmwood Street. Borough staff said the property is not financially able to be repaired by current occupants and will be liened for demolition costs; staff described the lot as likely remaining as a vacant lot in the near term. Both resolutions passed by voice vote. (Provenance: manager and council discussion; motions and voice votes.)

Votes and procedure: Most votes on these agenda items were taken by voice with "aye"/"opposed" calls recorded in the minutes; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript for these items. Where a mover or seconder was named in the meeting transcript, the record notes that; where the mover/second were not explicitly identified in the audio record, the action summary lists the outcome only.

Next steps and timing: Advertising the discrimination ordinance begins a public process that will bring the ordinance back to council for consideration at a later meeting. If Act 152 funds are granted, borough staff said the property will be demolished and a lien placed for demolition costs; staff noted the property could remain a vacant lot until market conditions change.

Details: Copies of the resolutions and the proposed civil service rules are part of the meeting packet and will appear on the record for an upcoming council meeting.