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13 results for “solicitors” · 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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  • June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2026

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

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    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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  • CITY OF POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Date: 1/5/2026

    Jan 5, 2026

    ·Pottsville, PA
    Minutes

    The Pottsville City Council met on January 5, 2026, to conduct reorganizational business including swearing in Mayor Tom Smith and Councilmen Jonathan Marsh and Scott Price, appointing interim legal counsel (Gretchen Sterns as interim solicitor and Shane Hobbs as interim assistant solicitor), and establishing department director positions across public affairs, finance, public safety, streets, and parks. The meeting agenda included approval of departmental monthly reports with performance metrics, a presentation on Main Street transformative strategies, and consideration of new business items such as zoning ordinances for skill games and vape shops, senior-friendly parking initiatives, and procedures for appointing city officials.

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  • December 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Dec 16, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on December 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM with seven commissioners present, plus representatives from PEL Consultants and the city solicitor, to advance charter development work. The commission unanimously approved November 18 meeting minutes and voted unanimously to reschedule 2026 meetings to the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM through August 2026. Consultant Fred Reddig reviewed recommendations to use the current Third-Class City Code as a foundation for government changes and emphasized four principles—clarity, consistency, conciseness, and correctness—for charter drafting. The commission will begin drafting the Legislative Branch section of the Charter at two meetings in January 2026, with draft materials distributed in advance, followed by a public meeting for citizen review and education. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall.

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

    Dec 8, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
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    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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  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 2025 Approved October 27, 2025

    Oct 13, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on October 13, 2025, where they unanimously appointed Rob Jefferson as City Solicitor following his transition to the law firm Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees. The Council also conducted a public hearing on the HND Hilltop Neighborhood Development Overlay LERTA District Ordinance, which would establish tax exemptions from real estate property tax for certain deteriorated properties within a designated neighborhood development overlay district, in compliance with Pennsylvania's Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act.

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  • 1 October 8, 2025 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING

    Oct 8, 2025

    ·Kennett Square, PA
    Minutes

    On October 8, 2025, the Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting in Kennett Square, PA, where they approved the monthly financial reports and bills, and authorized the release of $101,235.50 in escrow funds for Montchanin Builders' Enclave at Longwood Preserve project (approximately 14% complete). The board also congratulated Township Manager Neil Lovekin on completing Millersville University's Certified Public Manager Program and discussed a zoning hearing board application for a water treatment plant variance in Kennett Square Borough, with the solicitor recommending the board allow the Zoning Hearing Board to handle the matter.

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  • September 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on September 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM with seven commission members, City Solicitor Sean Logsdon, and staff present to advance its mandate of studying the structure and operations of city government. The Commission approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously and discussed outreach efforts to distribute questionnaires to municipal leaders, internal department heads, the Mayor, City Council members, and former officials to assess government strengths and weaknesses and determine whether to recommend adoption of a Home Rule Charter. Follow-up meetings with respondents will be scheduled based on their availability and preferred formats (in-person, virtual, or phone). The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Southside Fire Station, 525 E. Broad Street.

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  • July 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 15, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on July 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM with seven members present, including Chairperson Allison Keegan. The Commission unanimously approved meeting minutes from June 17 and July 1, 2025. The Commission unanimously voted to engage PEL as a consultant to provide guidance on Home Rule processes and to retain Karpowich Law Firm as legal counsel. Solicitor Sean Logsdon provided an overview of Optional Plan A and Plan B governance structures and the possibility of a custom Home Rule Charter. The Commission discussed developing bylaws for committee structure and reviewed legal requirements under the Sunshine Act and Right-to-Know Law regarding transparency and public access to government information.

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