Boards and Commissions

Civil Service Commission Info

The Civil Service Commission is a three-member commission with terms that run six (6) years.

It meets as needed at the Borough Building. Meeting days and times vary. Meetings are public and are held only if there are items on the agenda.

This commission is responsible for administering the Civil Service Rules and regulations of the Borough that set the rules for the hiring, promotion, discipline and termination of police officers of the Borough.

Planning Commission Info

The Planning Commission is a five-member commission with terms that run four (4) years.

The Planning Commission meets as needed at the Borough Building the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM for the public session with a closed session held at 6:30 PM. Meetings are held only if there are items on the agenda.

This commission serves in an advisory capacity to Borough Council and does the following:

• Makes recommendations concerning the adoption or amendment of a zoning ordinance and official zoning map for the Borough.
• Prepares, recommends and administers sub-division, land development and planned residential development regulations.
• Prepares a comprehensive plan for development for the Borough for
  consideration by Borough Council.

*Contact the Code Department at 412 672-9727 Ext. 231 to see if there are any items on the agenda for the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board, as meetings will only be held if there are items on the agenda.

Recreation Committee Info

The Recreation Committee is comprised of at least seven (7) members with terms that run two (2) years.

The Recreation Committee meets at the Borough Building on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings.

This committee is responsible for:

• Providing input, suggestions, recommendations, and strategic planning for Borough-sponsored recreational events;
• Creating subcommittees of volunteers to plan, set up, and volunteer at various Borough-sponsored recreational events;
• Cooperating with other public agencies to aid and assist in coordinating recreation activities and to otherwise promote recreation throughout the community;
• Carrying out the directions of Borough Council and the Borough Manager and, subject to the directions of Council and the Borough Manager, to make recommendations related to certain recreational activities and the use of all playgrounds, parks, fields, pools, and recreation centers that are owned, operated, or maintained by the Borough.

Zoning Hearing Board Info

The Zoning Hearing Board is a three-member board with terms that run three (3) years.

The Zoning Hearing Board meets as needed at the Borough Building the fourth Thursday of each month excluding November and December at 7:00 PM for the public session with a closed session held at 6:30 PM. Meetings are held only if there are items on the agenda.

This board serves as an independent adjudicator in matters pertaining to the interpretation of the Borough Zoning Ordinance. A case heard before the Board would deal with issues such as:

• Challenges to the validity of a land use ordinance.
• Appeals from the determination of the Zoning Officer in regard to the interpretation of the Borough Zoning Ordinance.
• Receiving applications for variances or special exceptions from the
  provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

*Contact the Code Department at 412 672-9727 Ext. 231 to see if there are any items on the agenda for the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board, as meetings will only be held if there are items on the agenda.

Vacancy Board Info

The Vacancy Board is a one-member board with terms that run one (1) year meeting as needed.

If any vacancy shall occur in the office of the Mayor, Member of Council or Tax Collector, and Borough Council cannot fill the vacancy within thirty (30) days, the vacancy shall be filled within fifteen (15) additional days by the Vacancy  Board.

Blight Committee Info

The Blight Committee is a multi-member committee.  Community Liaisons have staggered terms that run two (2) years.

The committee meets as needed at the Borough Building. Meeting days and times vary. Meetings are public and are held only if there are items on the agenda.

This committee is responsible for identifying strategies to combat blight and code enforcement issues in the Borough.