Aliquippa City council held its reorganization meeting and agreed to advertise the opening for a city controller, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. Mayor Dwan Walker said that the former controller resigned from the elected position., and the post wasn’t filled. Anyone interested that has an accounting and finance background must submit a letter of interest and resume to the city. All other positions supporting city government, including the solicitor and engineer were reappointments. Council went into executive session for several to discuss personnel issues at its regular meeting, Following the executive session , council voted unanimously to implement a more cost effective way to monitor workers hours and cut down on payroll. Recent audits revealed that a system must be implemented Options will researched before the new plan is put into place.
Mayor Dwan Walker announced that 25 small new businesses are opening in the city. One that opened recently is a soul food restaurant. He announced that the Burger King construction starts next month. Zoning and code enforcement officer Mike Demcak announced an orientation meeting for the Blight and Vacant Property Committee will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the city building.