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5 results for “government services” · minutes

  • June 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 24, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on June 24, 2026, at 5:06 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan presiding and five of seven commissioners present. Solicitor Sean Logsdon presented edits to the Contract Article with additional revisions to be reviewed at the next meeting. PEL Consultants requested that a preamble be drafted to serve as the Commission's statement, and the group noted that an additional meeting may be scheduled before the public hearing on July 15, 2026, to address outstanding items. Translation services for the July 15 public hearing were discussed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 4/7/2026

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On April 7, 2026, the Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met and unanimously recommended passage of three ordinances: CB 121184 expanding the Director of Finance and Administrative Services' authority to execute leases for transitional encampment purposes; CB 121185 amending the 2026 budget to address homelessness response; and CB 121187 authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend grants, private funding, and subsidized loans from non-City sources. The committee also heard an informational item on the State and City Tribal Relations Framework.

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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to discuss potential adoption of a Home Rule Charter, with six of seven commissioners present. Mayor Panto of Easton (population 30,504, annual budget $74 million) presented details on Easton's 2008 Home Rule Charter adoption, which expanded its city council from 5 to 7 members and enabled alternative revenue sources beyond property taxes. Jim Perry, President of Hazleton City Council with 11 years of service, testified that the current government structure limits revenue to property taxes and that a Home Rule Charter would provide options such as earned income tax to support city services. Commissioners Tom Bruno and Joe Zeller expressed support for pursuing a Home Rule Charter based on the need for alternative revenue mechanisms and community benefit, while the Commission heard a presentation from Pennsylvania Economy League consultant Fred Redding on the charter drafting process.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 2025 Approved November 10, 2025

    Oct 27, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    On October 27, 2025, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the October 13 meeting minutes and accounts payables by unanimous vote. John Sly from ALS/Westwood EMS presented year-to-date emergency response data, reporting 1,261 total responses with 111 responses in September, including 114 medical incidents, six falls, four vehicle accidents, four overdoses, and four cardiac arrests; he also announced that outgoing EMS Chief Kennedy is transitioning to local government after 15 years of service and will be replaced by Chief Barnes.

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  • October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
    Minutes

    The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors met on October 21, 2025, with four of five board members present to discuss regular business including a request from the Pocono Mountain Public Library Director for a $150,000 tax anticipation loan in three installments to address state budget impasse concerns, along with a request for a de minimis millage increase of 0.076 mills. The board approved October 7 meeting minutes and received a police report indicating a finalized budget draft for board consideration and new vehicles in service. The library funding request was tabled for discussion at a future work session due to concerns about potential tax base impacts from anticipated government layoffs.

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