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18 results for “public comments” · minutes

  • June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on June 17, 2026, at 5:07 PM with six of seven members present to advance charter development work. PEL Consultants presented and discussed draft Transition and Accountability, Conduct, and Ethics articles, with updated versions to follow, enabling PEL to proceed toward a completed charter draft. Solicitor Sean Logsdon reviewed proposed edits to the Contract Article for consideration at the next meeting. Public commenter David Dominguez raised questions about charter enforcement mechanisms, potential Police and Fire Board oversight structures, and orientation for newly elected officials. The Commission approved June 3 meeting minutes unanimously and adjourned at 7:31 PM, scheduling the next meeting for June 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

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  • June 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 3, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on June 3, 2026, at 5:04 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with six of seven members present. The Commission reviewed a Petition for Referendum Article and Taxpayer Protection Limits for Budget and Finance Article with PEL Consultants, discussed whether to create an Ethics Article or rely on existing state ethics, and heard a presentation from Solicitor Sean Logsdon on a Contract Article. PEL Consultants also advised on creating a Transition Article. Public commenter Dr. Childs recommended that any ethics committee include no fewer than seven members with no more than three city officials. The Commission scheduled additional meetings for June 24 at 5:00 PM and a Public Hearing on July 15 at 6:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall, with the next regular meeting set for June 17 at 5:00 PM.

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  • April 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 22, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 22, 2026, at 5:02 PM to review draft articles of a proposed Home Rule Charter. The Commission, with six of seven members present, approved April 15 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed updated drafts of Article II (City Council) and Article VI (Other Appointed Officials) prepared by PEL Consultants. New business focused on Article VII (Ordinances) and Article VIII (Budget and Finance), with updated drafts to be provided at the next meeting on May 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Public commenter David Dominguez raised questions about the proposed Controller position, revenue incentives for municipalities, and tax collection methods, noting that tax collection would be handled by an outside firm.

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  • April 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 15, 2026, at 5:05 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with all seven commissioners present including Chairwoman Allison Keegan. PEL Consultants reviewed updated draft provisions of the city charter covering Article II (City Council), Article III (Mayor), Article VI (Other Appointed Officials), and Article VIII (Budget and Finance), with revised drafts of Articles VI and VIII to be provided at the next meeting. Public commenters raised questions about hiring procedures including criminal background checks for department heads, ethics policies, whistleblower protections, charter provisions protecting the Mayor from Council, budget constraints, property tax caps, and establishment of a neighborhood watch or police board, which were addressed by the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 4/9/2026

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on April 9, 2026, with four of five members present. The committee reviewed an information item regarding a $4 million investment for refugee and community support services. The meeting lasted approximately 49 minutes and included standard procedural items such as agenda approval and public comment.

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  • March 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Mar 18, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on March 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM in City Hall Conference Room A with six of seven members present. The Commission approved the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed updated drafts of Article II (City Council) and Article III (Mayor) prepared by PEL Consultants, noting several revisions needed. At the next meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM, the Commission will begin discussing Article V (City Solicitor) and Article VI (Other Appointed Officials). A public commenter raised concerns about scheduling a town hall meeting and about the accessibility of the 287(g) Program partnership documentation to residents.

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  • February 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Feb 18, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on February 18, 2026, at 5:02 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with six of seven members present (Jeffrey Cusat absent). The Commission approved the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed the Final Draft of the Council Article with PEL Consultants, incorporating recent commissioner decisions. PEL Consultants led discussion on the mayor's section of the Charter to reach consensus on individual items and identify points requiring further deliberation. Public commenter David Dominguez requested clarification on LERTA handling in the charter, and the Commission clarified that LERTA is governed by uniform state law outside the Commission's authority to modify. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

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  • February 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Feb 4, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on February 4, 2026, to review proposed charter language for a new legislative body structure. PEL Consultants presented and facilitated discussion on the method of election for the City Council section of the Charter, with Commissioners Cusat, Zeller, and others engaging in deliberation to identify consensus points. PEL distributed previously reviewed materials including "Questions for Consideration for the Method of Election of Council" and a Draft Article II City Council dated February 4, 2026, which incorporated narrative language from prior meetings. PEL committed to incorporating feedback from this meeting into an updated draft for future Commission review. Public commenters, including Dave Dominguez, raised considerations such as a seven-member council structure and law enforcement coordination with state or federal agencies for discussion at the next meeting.

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  • January 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 21, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on January 21, 2026, at 5:03 PM with six of seven members present (Joseph Yannuzzi absent) to discuss municipal governance structure. The Commission unanimously approved the January 7, 2026 meeting minutes and reviewed pre-meeting materials from PEL Consultants regarding governance recommendations, identifying multiple areas of consensus for future discussion. Public comment addressed district versus at-large representation, with Dee Deakos opposing districts and Nicarol Soto supporting districts or a mixed system, while Dave Dominguez advocated for seven council members, a public referendum on sales tax, and increased budgetary transparency. No invoices were presented for approval.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2026 Approved February 9, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The City of Coatesville held a regular council meeting on January 12, 2026, during which President Lavender-Norris introduced the city's new solicitor, Joseph Clement. The council conducted a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that had undergone review by both the Chester County Planning Commission and the city's Planning Commission, with proper publication notices issued in December 2025 and January 2026 in compliance with Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requirements. The ordinance amendment, which originated from concerns regarding convenience stores and other zoning matters identified by the city's Planning Commission, was presented for potential adoption following the public comment period.

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  • January 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM at City Hall with all seven commissioners present, along with consultants from the Pennsylvania Economy League and the city solicitor. The commission reviewed and discussed questions 1 through 15 focused on the Legislative Branch section of the Charter, with Gerald Cross leading the presentation and requesting commissioners respond to additional questions for further deliberation. PEL distributed a comparison chart of the Third-Class City Code and Hazleton's Third Class City Code Optional Plan B, and committed to developing a narrative for commission review. Public comments included suggestions for addressing council member vacancies, establishing fixed-dollar healthcare benefits for council members rather than percentage contributions, and scheduling occasional daytime council meetings to accommodate night-shift workers. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 PM.

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  • 1 January 6, 2026

    Jan 6, 2026

    ·Des Moines, IA
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    The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held a regular session on January 6, 2026, with Shane McCampbell as Chair, Tom Broeker as Vice-Chair, and Jim Cary as Member. Department head reports indicated ongoing operations across multiple county offices, including a new Assistant County Attorney hire, available COVID and flu vaccines every Tuesday, and a jail population of 101. A public hearing was held and the first reading of Wind, Solar, and Battery Ordinance #64 was presented, with extensive public comment from 52 speakers before the hearing was closed.

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  • December 29, 2025-Special Meeting PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

    Dec 29, 2025

    ·Jim Thorpe, PA
    Minutes

    On December 29, 2025, Penn Forest Township Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding data centers and to conduct several contractual and budgetary votes. The board ratified contracts with Thornton Acoustics & Vibrations and BCD H20 Solutions LLC, and approved a purchase of anti-skid materials up to $4,100. The meeting included public comment from numerous residents before adjourning at 9:05 p.m.

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  • COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2025 MEETING OF THE

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·West Chester, PA
    Minutes

    On December 10, 2025, the Chester City Council held a regular meeting presided over by Mayor Stefan Roots, during which Police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell was sworn in with congratulations from city officials and community members. The council approved previous meeting minutes and addressed several items including Bill No. 5 (Ordinance 5, 2025), a final reading amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code that prohibits construction company and tradesperson headquarters in specific zoning districts and establishes maximum percentages for outdoor storage, and Resolution 147 regarding Grace Manor plan approval with standard stormwater management agreements. Public comments were received on agenda items including questions about amendments to the Pension Board ordinance and stormwater management protocols.

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  • Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2025 Page 1 VILLAGE OF BALTIMORE

    Dec 8, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
    Minutes

    The Village of Baltimore held a Council meeting on December 8, 2025, with Mayor Rick Ellas presiding and four of six Council members present. The Council approved the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4–0 vote and approved the amended agenda by a 4–0 vote. During public comment, John Daft inquired about the timeline for the Klamfoth property annexation, and Solicitor Jeffrey Feyko explained that the County would review documents with a typical 4-week processing period following final legislation approval at the previous Council meeting. Council member Rick Foreman clarified that annexation decisions follow the EPA 208 plan, which establishes that Village utilities extend to State Route 37 and that the Village does not plan annexation east of that boundary. The Council also approved funding for an Employee Appreciation lunch scheduled for December 17, 2025, by a 4–0 vote, and received a report on departmental activities, including completion of a water modeling project.

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  • 364 November 18, 2025

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Des Moines, IA
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    The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, in Burlington with all three supervisors present, conducted via in-person and electronic platforms. The board approved accounts payable claims totaling $297,338.45, personnel actions including a new maintenance hire and a correctional officer step increase, and canvass results from the November 4th city/school election. Department head reports indicated normal operations across county offices, with recognition given to County Engineer Scott Salisbury for 19 years of service as he retires, and public input focused on appreciation for the County Engineers Office's communication on projects and comments regarding wind turbine development.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL November 18, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, during which it unanimously passed several resolutions recognizing community members and city employees for their contributions and service. The council approved a consent agenda that included multiple expenditures and grants, including a $25,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant for the WDDDA, a $44,998 contract for security camera installation at parking decks, a $40,938 contract for an audio-visual system at the Department of Public Works, and a $150,000 purchase of emergency supply kit items. The agenda also included routine matters such as roll call, invocation, and public comment, along with a resolution to vacate a public alley for property owner Mourad Ahmed.

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  • Minutes Metro Arts Commission Board Meeting Thursday, September 25, 2025

    Sep 25, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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    The Metro Arts Commission held its September 25, 2025 meeting to discuss several action items, including the approval of William Denton Massey as the selected artist for the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment public art project, chosen for his community engagement commitment, trauma-informed approaches, and experience with repurposed materials. The Nominating Committee recommended the slate of officers for 2025-2026, with Campbell West continuing as Chair, Tré Hardin as Vice Chair, and Heather Lefkowitz as Secretary, with terms beginning November 1, 2025. The meeting also featured artist Devin Kern presenting on the connection between criticism and collaboration, and included public comment from community members regarding grant applications.

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