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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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  • May 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes

May 6, 2026

·Hazleton, PA
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The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on May 6, 2026, at 5:04 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan and all seven commissioners present. The Commission approved the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously on a motion by Joseph Yannuzzi, seconded by Thomas Bruno. PEL Consultants reviewed updated drafts of Article VII–Ordinances and Resolutions and Article VIII–Budget and Finance, and led discussion on Article VII–Authorities, Boards and Commissions, Article XXI–Annual and Special Independent Audits, and the Citizen's Petition and Referendum Process, with commissioners providing feedback on referendum procedures and requirements. The meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

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  • April 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 22, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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
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    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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  • City Council — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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    The Boston City Council held a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, with 11 of 12 councilors present. The Council approved and referred multiple appropriation measures to the Committee on Ways and Means, including the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, a $40 million appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund (addressing a $2.68 billion unfunded liability), $3.5 million for transportation infrastructure improvements, $5 million for coastal resilience projects, and a $384.7 million appropriation for various capital improvement projects across city departments.

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  • J CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

    Jan 13, 2026

    ·Oakland, CA
    Minutes

    On January 13, 2026, the Charter Township of Commerce Board of Trustees approved the purchase of Microsoft Office software for 85 computers at a cost not to exceed $31,000 from CDW-G, with funds from the IT 2026 budget. The meeting also included a presentation of the 2025 Commerce Township Photo Contest winners, with Bob Roberts taking first place for his photograph "Morning Rush." The document appears to be incomplete, cutting off mid-sentence during discussion of pole barn proposals for the Maintenance Department.

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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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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  • November 3, 2025 OAKLAND YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

    Nov 3, 2025

    ·Oakland, CA
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    The Oakland Youth Commission held a meeting on November 3, 2025, called to order at 5:35pm by Ashley Tchanyoum, with 14 commissioners present and 1 excused absence. The commission approved meeting minutes and adopted elected executive committee members through motions by Ashley Tchanyoum and seconded by Mevoh Ajayi. At-Large Council Member Rowena Brown, sworn in January 2025, presented on her work leading the budget process and efforts to create an AI Hub in Oakland, while Adriana Villegas presented on behalf of OUSD All City Council. The meeting adjourned at 7:33pm, with the next meeting scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm, preceded by an Executive Committee meeting from 5:00–5:30pm.

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  • WIND GAP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 22, 2025 Page | 1

    Oct 22, 2025

    ·Wind Gap, PA
    Minutes

    The Wind Gap Municipal Authority Board held a regular meeting on October 22, 2025, at which members approved October expenditures totaling $66,474.69 for the General Fund, along with smaller invoices for pump station and feasibility escrow accounts. The Board also approved continuation of Capital Blue medical coverage for 2026 with an increased employee contribution rate from 5% to 8%, approved the third quarter board stipend, and voted to submit a letter to Borough Council seeking retroactive approval of the $100 per meeting board stipend. Additionally, Engineer Tom Duffy presented two draft LSA grant applications, including one for lining Wood Alley at a cost of $276,000.

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  • October 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on October 21, 2025, at 4:34 PM with seven commission members present to discuss the development of a Home Rule Charter. The commission conducted virtual discussions with representatives from comparable Pennsylvania municipalities: New Castle's Mayor Elisco, who recommended a full-time mayor and five-member City Council structure; Carlisle's Mayor Shultz, whose municipality has approximately 23,500 residents and an annual budget of $60 million under a council-manager form of government; and Wilkes-Barre's Mayor Brown, with approximately 55,000 residents, an annual budget exceeding $60 million, and 90 police officers, 62 firefighters, and 66 DPW employees. The commission must report its findings and recommendations to citizens within nine months from the election date, with possible extensions of nine additional months to prepare a proposed charter and two additional months if recommending district-based council elections; the charter must be completed by mid-August 2026, approximately 13 weeks before the election. The October 7, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the commission discussed potentially changing the location and time of the November 18 meeting.

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

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
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    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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  • September 16, 2025 The Des Moines ...

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Des Moines, IA
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    On September 16, 2025, the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all three members present, holding the meeting both in-person and via electronic streaming. Department heads reported on routine operations, including jail population at 78 inmates, ongoing road maintenance challenges due to dry weather, and several subdivisions in development. The board unanimously approved payroll reimbursement claims of $564.25, accounts payable claims of $407,688.69, and Resolution #2025-048 approving the Final Plat for Hawkeye Ridge Subdivision, which had been reviewed and recommended by multiple county departments.

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  • June 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held its inaugural meeting on June 17, 2025, to begin a 9–18 month study of potentially adopting a Home Rule Charter to replace the current Third-Class City Code Optional Plan B structure. The Commission elected Allison Keegan as Chairperson and Rossanna Gabriel as Vice Chairperson, with Christine Galuska as Recording Secretary. The Commission approved a budget of approximately $200,000 to cover consultant services (PEL), legal services (Karpowich Law Office), and related operational costs, and established a meeting schedule for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM at Hazleton City Hall. The Commission voted to apply for an STMP Grant and to present the budget to Hazleton City Council on June 24, 2025.

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  • Montana Coal Board Meeting Minutes June 05, 2025 Billings, MT June 05, 2025

    Jun 5, 2025

    ·Billings, MT
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    The Montana Coal Board met in Billings on June 5, 2025, with six of seven board members present to review commerce updates, budget activity, and project statuses. The Board approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously and approved an extension request for City of Forsyth project #0937 through December 31, 2026. Five new applications were presented: #1016 for Roy Water and Sewer District service truck purchase, #1017 for Hardin Public Schools tennis court resurfacing, #1018 for Big Horn Hospital communication upgrade, #1019 for City of Colstrip economic diversification strategy, and #1020 for Hardin Police Department equipment and tools. The Board also voted to approve a budget adjustment for City of Colstrip project #0946 change of scope request.

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  • COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF SYRACUSE REGULAR MEETING – MAY 27, 2025

    May 27, 2025

    ·Syracuse, NY
    Minutes

    The Syracuse Common Council held a regular meeting on May 27, 2025, with all nine members present, where they adopted the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed communications including the Mayor's objections to budget amendments. The Council approved several items including a $500,000 bond ordinance and authorization for a Municipal Dog Shelter Project, agreements with Broadcast Music Inc. ($2,000) and Cumulus Media ($10,000) for promotional services, and a cooperative agreement with the Syracuse City School District for use of Fire Department training facilities at $1 per year.

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  • 21 MINUTES REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING THE PORT OF PORTLAND May 14, 2025

    May 14, 2025

    ·Portland, OR
    Minutes

    The Port of Portland Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 14, 2025, at which all nine commissioners were present along with Executive Director Curtis Robinhold. The meeting included approval of previous meeting minutes and an Executive Director's report covering topics such as the Port's receipt of the Governor's Award for PDX Next, successful REAL ID compliance with less than 2% non-compliance among travelers, and upcoming community engagement events including the Public Werks! Career Fair and Pathways to Prosperity workshop series. No specific budget figures or major policy changes were detailed in the available portion of the minutes.

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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES May 1, 2025

    May 1, 2025

    ·Mesa, AZ
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    The City Council of Mesa held a study session on May 1, 2025, to hear a presentation and update on the Fiscal Year 2025/26 proposed budget, with six of seven council members present. The proposed budget includes the addition of two fire stations expected to reduce emergency response times, along with multiple generational improvement projects not undertaken for nearly 20 years, and continuation of programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act during COVID. The budget faces significant financial pressures, including an estimated $20 million ongoing impact to the General Governmental Fund (equating to a $100 million loss over five years), a projected $7 million to $10 million loss from flat income tax, and $27 million to $30 million in ongoing costs from citywide benchmarks and step pay increases. The Utility Fund transfer to the General Fund is calculated at 30% per an ordinance adopted in 2020, with 83% of transfer funds allocated to Public Safety and 16.7% across all other General Fund departments.

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  • FEBRUARY 07, 2025

    Feb 7, 2025

    ·Jim Thorpe, PA
    Minutes

    The Carbon County Board of Commissioners met on February 7, 2025, in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, via Zoom with public livestream, with all three commissioners present along with county staff. The board approved minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting and ratified payroll expenditures totaling $714,711.98 for the payroll fund, as well as approved budget transfers and supplemental appropriations for 2024 and 2025. General fund clearing account checks numbered 248818 through 248944 were approved for various county funds, with notable disbursements including $503,340.01 to the County Parking Fund and $265,000.00 to the Centralized Booking Fund.

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  • 1 | December 12, 2024 Quarterly Board Meeting MINUTES ...

    Dec 12, 2024

    ·Charleston, WV
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    The Regional Intergovernmental Council held its quarterly board meeting on December 12, 2024, in South Charleston, West Virginia, with representatives from multiple municipalities, counties, and private sector members present in person and via Zoom. The meeting included a presentation from Solar Holler on their services and an Executive Director's report that covered transportation updates, including staffing changes such as Jeffery Mace's promotion to Transportation Manager and the addition of new transportation engineer Ali Haider. The document excerpt indicates ongoing project discussions and updates were provided, though the full scope of decisions and budget figures is not fully captured in the provided text.

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  • July 1, 2024-BOS Regular Meeting Page 1 PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP

    Jul 1, 2024

    ·Jim Thorpe, PA
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    The Penn Forest Township Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on July 1, 2024, with all five supervisors present and the township solicitor absent. The board approved previous meeting minutes, granted a 90-day extension for Getz Self Storage Land Development until October 1, 2024, donated $1,000 to Camp Evergreen, authorized fire police coverage for the Carbon County Fair August 5-10, and acknowledged various correspondence and notifications. As of June 28, 2024, the township's total fund balance was $4,130,909.34, with the general fund holding $2,615,303.08.

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  • APPROVED MINUTES Hartford Township Regular Board Meeting, June 13, 2024

    Jun 13, 2024

    ·Hartford, CT
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    The Hartford Township Board met on June 12, 2025, and approved the 2025 tax rates (Operating .8170, Roads 1.4061, Fire Apparatus .7006) following a Truth in Taxation public hearing. The board also approved budget amendments, authorized payment of bills and payroll totaling $61,178.08, and allocated $87,500.00 for the first installment of MEC Fiber Aid Construction using ARPA and General Fund monies. Additional actions included approving a January 2026 completion timeline for a dangerous building at 60892 61st Ave and presenting the 2025-2026 budget for the General, Road, Fire, and Building Funds.

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  • -1- Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting May 4, 2024

    May 4, 2024

    ·Wilmington, DE
    Minutes

    The Annual Town Meeting for the Town of Wilmington was held on May 4, 2024, with a quorum present. The meeting included recognition of six long-time volunteers across various town committees and boards, and the Moderator moved to dispense with full warrant reading and proceed by article number. A consent agenda was introduced to expedite proceedings, grouping routine and non-controversial articles including reports from three building committees, compensating balance agreements, and compliance funding for municipal stormwater systems totaling $75,000 in taxation.

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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 2024

    Apr 15, 2024

    ·Mesa, AZ
    Minutes

    The Mesa City Council held a study session on April 15, 2024, to review agenda items and receive a presentation on the Energy Resources Department budget. The Electric System Superintendent reported that the City's electric utility maintained System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) performance below target, with fewer and shorter customer outages, though summer months experience higher outage numbers. The Energy Resources Program Manager compared power supply costs between Salt River Project and the City of Mesa, noting that the City is stabilizing customer rates through diverse, longer-term contracts while SRP increases rates gradually. The Natural Gas Superintendent indicated emergency response times increased from 2022 to 2023 but predicted decreases due to additional trained staff. The Senior Fiscal Analyst noted that Energy Resources Department budget estimates are higher due to inflation and temporary labor staffing costs for the fiber project.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING August 7, 2023

    Aug 7, 2023

    ·Columbus, OH
    Minutes

    On August 7, 2023, the Ohio Township Board of Supervisors held a regular monthly meeting where they approved the July treasurer's report and unanimously authorized payment of invoices totaling $674,680.29. The Board also received a public hearing presentation on the completed 2023 Franklin Park and Ohio Township Joint Comprehensive Plan from consultant HRG for approval. Additionally, the Board reviewed operational reports including the police department's 195 calls for July and fire department activities, while beginning annual inspections of township-owned stormwater management facilities.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING August 7, 2023

    Aug 7, 2023

    ·Cincinnati, OH
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    On August 7, 2023, the Ohio Township Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting where they approved the July treasurer's report and authorized payment of invoices totaling $674,680.29. The Board also received a public hearing presentation on the completed 2023 Franklin Park and Ohio Township Joint Comprehensive Plan and heard updates from police and fire departments reporting 195 police calls and various emergency responses for July. Additionally, citizen comments included a presentation from Avonworth Community Park on their 2022 audit and park status.

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  • REVISED July 17, 2023 7:00 PM

    Jul 17, 2023

    ·Tallahassee, FL
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    The Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors held a public meeting on July 17, 2023, featuring a special presentation on the promotion of Detective Sergeant Jim Slavin to Lieutenant and several administrative items. The board approved proposals for general ledger software from Springbrook and emergency bridge repairs from McMahon Associates, authorized staff to solicit bids for trash and recycling services, and scheduled public hearings for August 28 to consider four ordinances covering cable franchise agreement, industrial pretreatment program updates, woodland conservation, and subdivision and land development code amendments. The board also announced infrastructure projects including the Chesterbrook Boulevard Leaning Wall Replacement Project running through the end of 2023 and a joint fire/EMS study meeting scheduled for July 31.

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  • Page 1 MEETING MINUTES City of Spokane City Council Study Session July 6, 2023

    Jul 6, 2023

    ·Spokane, WA
    Minutes

    The City of Spokane City Council held a study session on July 6, 2023, with all seven council members present to discuss four agenda items: Building Opportunity for Housing Comprehensive Plan Changes, South Logan Transit-Oriented Development Update, Municipal Law and Justice Coordinating Subcommittee Resolution, and Supplementary Budget Conversation. No formal actions were taken during the meeting, as all items were presented and discussed only. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and 39 minutes, adjourning at 12:49 p.m.

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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES April 6, 2023

    Apr 6, 2023

    ·Mesa, AZ
    Minutes

    The Mesa City Council held a study session on April 6, 2023, to hear a presentation on utility projects in the Capital Improvement Program. The Office of Management & Budget Director Brian Ritschel reviewed funding sources and CIP challenges, highlighting completed projects in FY 22/23 and projects under construction for Wastewater and Energy departments. The Council discussed the LG Energy Solution battery plant opening in Queen Creek within Mesa's gas service area, with Energy Resources Program Manager Anthony Cadorin providing details on energy demand and location specifics at the northeast corner of Ironwood and Germann Road. Ritschel presented future funded projects for Water, Wastewater, Energy, and Solid Waste, noting the Central Reuse Pipeline is estimated for completion in 2025 with water credits available in 2027 pending a full year of flow verification by the Gila River Indian Community. The Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant expansion will proceed in phases pending Bureau of Reclamation guidance on CAP cuts.

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  • COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF SYRACUSE REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 5, 2022

    Dec 5, 2022

    ·Syracuse, NY
    Minutes

    The Syracuse Common Council held a regular meeting on December 5, 2022, where all nine members were present and unanimously approved multiple items of business. Key decisions included amending city budgets to reflect retroactive 3% salary increases for Unit 6 Confidential Employees effective January 1, 2021 and 2022; authorizing $150,000 in bonds and improvements for downtown parks including Clinton Square, Shot Clock Park, and Onondaga Creekwalk; increasing lifeguard training certification fees effective January 1, 2023; and approving service agreements with Cogent Communications for City Hall internet ($400/month) and Verizon Wireless for use of city property at Morningside Reservoir.

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  • MAY 26, 2022

    May 26, 2022

    ·Lansford, PA
    Minutes

    On May 26, 2022, the Carbon County Board of Commissioners held a regular weekly meeting via Zoom with public livestream, approving minutes from the previous meeting and authorizing payroll and general fund expenditures totaling $2,470,169.91 across multiple county funds. The board approved payroll checks totaling $626,485.64 and general fund clearing account checks of $1,843,684.27, along with budget transfers dated May 26, 2022. No supplemental appropriations, executive sessions, or guest presentations concerning county business were reported during the meeting.

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