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Glassport council approves routine business: playground donation, vehicle sale, hiring and $639,488.86 in bills
Summary
At its Oct. 15 meeting Glassport Borough Council adopted Resolution No. 2 donating playground equipment to East Pittsburgh, awarded and authorized sale of a Public Works truck, ratified the hiring of a police officer and approved monthly financial reports and bills totaling $639,488.86.
Glassport Borough Council used its Oct. 15 meeting to adopt several routine actions and financial approvals, voting unanimously among attending members on multiple items.
Council adopted Resolution No. 2 (10-15-24) to donate playground equipment from the Ninth Street Ballfield to East Pittsburgh (motion by Angelo Norelli, second by Meghan DeVerse; vote Yes 5, No 0, Absent 2). Council also voted to re-advertise the sale of 102 Seventh Street after the first advertisement drew no bids.
Solicitor Falco Muscante announced two sealed bids for the borough’s 2000 Public Works F250: Original Tree Service submitted $1,152 and Paul’s Auto submitted $500. Council awarded the vehicle to Original Tree Service (motion by Amy Nabors, second by Angelo Norelli) and adopted Resolution No. 9 (10/15/24) authorizing the sale; votes on both motions were Yes 5, No 0, Absent 2.
Council ratified the hiring of police officer Luke Temple (motion by Amy Nabors, second by Dave Kowalski; vote Yes 5, No 0, Absent 2). The treasurer’s report was accepted and council approved paying General Fund bills for September totaling $548,119.30 and Sewer Revenue Fund bills totaling $91,369.56, for a combined total of $639,488.86 (motions and votes recorded as Yes 5, No 0, Absent 2).
Treasurer Elaina Skiba told council the borough has received $22,896.64 in interest since switching to Brentwood Bank. Borough Manager Elaina Skiba also said the borough will enter the third year of its contract with Waste Management with a 2025 fee of $27.99 per month plus billing processing fees.
During public comment, resident Mike Tomak complained about conditions at 1010 Vermont Avenue, alleging occupants were burning wires and creating a strong odor; resident Betty Kaczka asked for details on 'US Steel money,' and Borough Manager Skiba said she would provide a breakdown of how those funds were spent. Council adjourned following the public comment period.
