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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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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Nov 18, 2025

·Hazleton, PA
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The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to discuss the potential adoption of a Home Rule Charter as an alternative to the city's current form of government. Key speakers included Mayor Panto of Easton (who recommended Home Rule for its revenue flexibility) and City Council President Jim Perry, who emphasized that Home Rule could provide alternative revenue sources like earned income tax to address Hazleton's ongoing challenges in funding essential services. Multiple commissioners expressed support for pursuing a Home Rule Charter, citing the need for revenue options beyond property tax increases.

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

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    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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  • 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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  • City Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2025 Approved September 22, 2025

    Sep 8, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, with four of seven members present. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting and accounts payables, and conducted the swearing-in of four new police officers through a civil service process that began in May, including three full-time officers to fill vacancies and one position created through acceptance of a Department of Justice COPS training grant.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

    Aug 20, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
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    At its June 18, 2025 business meeting, the Worcester Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda including May 2025 financial reports and a bill payment of $314,883.00, and authorized advertisement of two zoning ordinance amendments addressing accessory structures and childcare centers in commercial districts. The board awarded the 2025 road program bid to Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC for $1,029,395.60 and approved the Westrum preliminary land development plan for a 45-townhome age-targeted housing project on Trooper and Germantown Pike in a 2-1 vote, with Supervisor Betz opposing due to concerns about zoning precedent and resident impact. The board also unanimously approved the Windy Hill preliminary/final subdivision plan for two residential lots and authorized DEP planning module authorization for the same project.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2025 Approved August 11, 2025 1 Minutes

    Jul 14, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on July 14, 2025, where all seven council members were present. The council approved the June 23 minutes and accounts payables unanimously. Lisa Doan-Harley, chair of the Historical Commission, presented on the successful July 26 Town Tours and Village Walks event, which attracted 105 participants from the region and surrounding areas, and discussed plans for future tours and recruitment of new commission members.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2025 Approved June 23, 2025 1 Minutes 1

    Jun 9, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    On June 9, 2025, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the May 27 meeting minutes and accounts payables by unanimous vote (6-0). Dr. Lisa Doan-Harley, chair of the Historical Commission, presented information about the Town Talks and Village Walks program—a Chester County initiative in its 31st year—announcing that Coatesville's first tour would take place on June 26, 2025, featuring the city's historic district with emphasis on Main Street, Lincoln Highway, and Art Deco architecture dating from the interwar period (1925-1941).

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  • Final Action Minutes Regular Meeting Monday, May 19, 2025 CALL TO ORDER

    May 19, 2025

    ·Atlanta, GA
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    On May 19, 2025, the Atlanta City Council held a regular meeting with 14 of 15 members present, during which the agenda was unanimously adopted and the council presented five proclamations recognizing notable individuals and organizations, including actor and humanitarian Bill Duke, the Atlanta Department of Public Works, Prince Hall Freemasonry's 250th anniversary, contemporary artist Freddie Styles, and Michael Smith for 50 years of service with a city department. The document shows the meeting was called to order at 1:06 p.m. by Council President Doug Shipman, with Councilmember Mary Norwood absent and two members temporarily away.

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  • Combined Agenda/Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 Minutes Page 1

    May 7, 2025

    ·Moore Township, XX
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    The Monroe Township Council held a combined agenda and regular meeting on May 7, 2025, which included procedural items such as roll call and the reading of the Sunshine Law notice of adequate public notification. The meeting featured multiple proclamations recognizing observances including Military Appreciation Month, National Police Week, and Emergency Medical Services Week, along with presentations honoring a middle school student for a heroic act and students from various schools who exemplified character pillars through the Human Relations Commission Annual Ceremony awards.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes April 14, 2025 Approved April 28, 2025 1 Minutes

    Apr 14, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, where council members approved the March 24 meeting minutes and accounts payable. Shakira Davis from the 2nd Century Alliance presented a Coatesville beautification plan initiative aimed at revitalizing public spaces, courtyards, and the downtown area by addressing infrastructure issues such as broken lights, deteriorating benches, poorly maintained planters, and inadequate trash receptacle placement that contribute to littering and diminished community appearance.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 Approved February 10, 2025

    Jan 27, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on January 27, 2025, where the council approved previous meeting minutes and accounts payables, and swore in Fire Chief Peter Huf, who expressed gratitude for the city's trust and commitment to protecting citizens. The council also discussed Roberts Rules of Order and public participation procedures, with the Solicitor referencing the Sunshine Act and prior resolutions adopted by previous councils regarding public comment rules.

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  • MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING – January 13, 2025

    Jan 13, 2025

    ·Wilkes-Barre, PA
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    The Wilkes-Barre Area School Board held a regular meeting on January 13, 2025, with all nine members present. The board approved minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting and heard reports from the Superintendent regarding increased enrollment requiring adjustments for the upcoming year and from the District Engineer on facility maintenance activities across multiple school buildings, including completion of 166 work requests over two months with 62 additional work orders currently in progress. The board also held a closed executive session prior to the meeting to discuss employee relations, labor negotiations, and litigation matters.

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  • Citizen Oversight Board (COB) Meeting Minutes – January 9, 2025

    Jan 9, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
    Minutes

    The Citizen Oversight Board held two meetings documented in these minutes. At the January 9, 2025 meeting, the Board approved previous minutes, discussed drafting their 2025 Annual Report, and addressed staffing changes including the transition of Board Administrator Daniel Van Schooten to an on-call position and the pending appointments of new board members. At the January 23, 2026 meeting, the Board received announcements about Don Long's City Council appointment to fill one vacancy and noted two mayoral vacancies remain open for public applications, while also hearing public comment from a community representative regarding city contracts and police department matters.

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  • OCRC MINUTES Page 1 of 57 October 3, 2024 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Oct 3, 2024

    ·Cleveland, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting on October 3, 2024, in Columbus with Chair Valerie Lemmie and four commissioners present. The meeting included approval of previous meeting minutes and confirmation of staff findings on multiple complainant reconsideration requests, covering cases involving employment discrimination, housing, and other civil rights matters across various Ohio counties and regional offices.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2024 Approved September 9, 2024

    Aug 26, 2024

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on August 26, 2024, with six of seven council members present; the meeting included approval of the August 12 meeting minutes and accounts payables, and a presentation from Bridge Academy regarding their need for expanded facilities to accommodate over 125 children and staff, with the organization having spent significant resources over five years searching for a larger space within the city. An executive session was held prior to the meeting to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes May 13, 2024 Approved May 28, 2024 1 Minutes 1

    May 13, 2024

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, where a public hearing was conducted on proposed VPP zoning amendments (Ordinance 1586-2024) that had been in development for over a year. The solicitor confirmed all required notification procedures under Pennsylvania law had been completed, including mailings to affected property owners, publication in the Daily Local News, posting on affected parcels, and review by the Chester County Planning Commission. The ordinance was scheduled for a second reading and consideration later in the evening, with the Chester County Planning Commission acknowledged for preparing the city's zoning map as part of the amendment process.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024 Approved May 13, 2024 1 Minutes 1

    Apr 22, 2024

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    On April 22, 2024, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the April 8 meeting minutes and ratified accounts payables. The council presented a letter of recognition to Ethan Poetic, a local motivational speaker and life coach, acknowledging his work mentoring youth and inspiring community members who have faced poverty and difficult circumstances.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 Approved April 8, 2024 1 Minutes 1

    Mar 25, 2024

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on March 25, 2024, with six of seven council members present. The council approved previous meeting minutes and accounts payables by 6-0 votes, and Chief Laufer presented a recognition ceremony for Corporal Paul Antonucci, who was retiring after 16 years of service with the Coatesville Police Department to join the West Caln Township Police Department. The meeting also included an executive session earlier in the evening to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Approved February 12, 2024

    Jan 22, 2024

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council met on January 22, 2024, with all seven council members present. The meeting included approval of prior meeting minutes and accounts payables, the swearing in of new full-time Officer Joel Williams (who previously worked part-time and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting), and a presentation from Joyce Chester, president and CEO of Chester County OIC, offering thanks to the council and city manager. An executive session had been held earlier to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2024 Approved January 22, 2024

    Jan 8, 2024

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, where members approved previous meeting minutes and accounts payable, though Councilwoman Scamuffa dissented on the latter vote. During discussion, the council noted a contract termination with Aramark that will save over $10,000 annually by switching to Clemens, and addressed questions about elevator inspection frequency and substantial travel charges for park maintenance services. An executive session was held earlier in the evening to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

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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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  • April 4, 2023 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ...

    Apr 4, 2023

    ·Fort Collins, CO
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    On April 4, 2023, the Fort Collins City Council held a regular meeting where Mayor Jeni Arndt presented five proclamations recognizing Donate Life Month, Fair Housing Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Southwest Asian North African Heritage Month, and Earth Day. During public comment, citizens raised concerns about air quality monitoring, housing affordability, and the city's U+2 zoning policy, with Colorado State University representatives specifically requesting the Council place a U+2 policy question on the ballot due to its impact on students and residents. The meeting included a full roll call of council members and City Manager Kelly DiMartino provided an agenda review noting that all consent agenda items were recommended for approval with no changes to the published agenda.

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  • 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING **MINUTES** FEBRUARY 14, 2023

    Feb 14, 2023

    ·Dallas, TX
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  • City Council Meeting Minutes November 14, 2022 Approved November 28, 2022

    Nov 14, 2022

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council met on November 14, 2022, to advance the 2023 budget approval process, with key highlights including a balanced General Fund for the fourth consecutive year with no tax increase for the eighth year and no use of reserves. The council approved accounts payables and voted to advertise the preliminary 2023 budget, which includes $4.5 million in capital infrastructure investments and $400,000 in paving through the Liquid Fuels fund, with a public forum scheduled for December 5 before final approval on December 12. Finance Director Rich Troutman also reported on the city's Chester tax commission meeting, noting the city receives several million dollars annually in Earned Income Tax while contributing just over $700 to the commission's budget.

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  • September 1, 2022 Quarterly Board Meeting MINUTES ...

    Sep 1, 2022

    ·Charleston, WV
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    The Regional Intergovernmental Council held its September 1, 2022 quarterly board meeting in South Charleston, West Virginia, with representatives from local municipalities, county commissions, and private sector organizations attending in person or via Zoom. The meeting included a presentation from Workforce West Virginia and the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services detailing available workforce and rehabilitation programs and services. No specific budget figures or policy decisions were documented in the available minutes content.

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  • REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 26, 2022

    May 26, 2022

    ·Wilkes-Barre, PA
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    At the May 26, 2022 regular board meeting, Board President Joseph A. Caffrey presided over eight members present, and the board approved the April 11, 2022 meeting minutes. The superintendent reported that Wilkes-Barre Area High School's 591-member senior class met graduation requirements and will receive diplomas at a June 10, 2022 ceremony at Mohegan Sun Arena, with no attendance limits. Superintendent Costello presented the 2023-2024 budget overview, noting that the district remains underfunded by $33 million, with the majority of revenue directed to instructional services, along with support services, facilities, and debt service, while facilities management reported ongoing maintenance and improvement projects at multiple school buildings.

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  • 07/27/2021-1277 (1) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES of Meeting No. 1277

    Jul 27, 2021

    ·Tulsa, OK
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    The Tulsa Board of Adjustment held Meeting No. 1277 on July 27, 2021, to consider unfinished business regarding a special exception request from Wallace Engineering for a Public, Civic & Institutional/Governmental Service use (Community Center/Caring Center) in the CBD District at 305 South Detroit Avenue East. Mike Thedford presented the case, explaining complications with a 20-foot property parcel that was subject to an easement granted by TDA to the City of Tulsa in the 1980s, requiring efforts to locate TDA representatives to resolve property acquisition issues before proceeding through the judicial process. The Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the motion brought by Brown (voting members Barrientos and Bond are indicated in the partial record).

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