July 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes

AI Summary

The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on July 1, 2025, at 4:36 PM with all seven members present to review the city's current Third-Class City Code government structure and explore potential alternatives including a Home Rule Charter. City Solicitor Sean Logsdon provided an overview of the current mayor and city council format and reviewed Optional Plan B as an alternative framework. The Commission elected Christine Galuska as Recording Secretary at a monthly rate of $600.00 by unanimous 7–0 vote. Members were distributed materials on optional government plans under Chapter 30 and received proposals from PEL regarding consultant services and Karpowich Law Firm for legal services, with instructions to review all documents before the next meeting. The Commission noted Hazleton adopted the Third-Class City Code in January 1988 following a 1984 voter-approved ballot initiative.