Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published December 12, 2023 8:07 P.M.

(Beaver Falls, Pa) The Beaver Falls City Council met Tuesday night for their last meeting of 2023. Council started the meeting by presenting a proclamation to longtime councilman Leonard Chiappetta for his years of dedicated service to the city of Beaver Falls as he retires from Council. Mayor Johns announced the proclamation and councilman Chuckie Kirkland presented it to Chiappetta. He received a standing ovation from everyone in attendance.

Council approved resolution 1725, which is the approval of a tax levy of all persons and property for 2024. It will lower the current millage from 29 mills to 6 mills. Mayor Johns commented that the tax levy is being done to offset some increases due to the recent county assessment.

The resignation of Melissa Chichy from the Civil Service Commission was approved. Council also adopted the 2024 city budget in the amount of $46,257,388.82.

It was also announced during the meeting that Christmas tree pickup will begin on December 27th.