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  • 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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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 4/9/2026

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance and Utilities Committee met on April 9, 2026, and unanimously recommended confirmation of three appointments to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission: Evan M. Smith (term through December 31, 2027), Andrea Lino (through December 31, 2028), and Anita Khandelwal (through December 31, 2026). The Committee also heard a presentation on the Homemade Food Waste Program and recommended passage of ordinances authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to accept slope stabilization easements and acquire real property rights for two parcels on NE 91st Street.

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    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    On February 24, 2026, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven members present, during which they passed several resolutions including recognition of Dr. Mustafa "Mark" Hamed and Hassan F. Abdallah for their election to the Michigan Board of Medicine, condolences for the passing of David Dumas, and approval of a consent agenda. The Council also approved a temporary use permit for a food truck at 25351 Ford Road, allowing one food truck to operate for six months (February 25 to August 31, 2026) as the property owner works toward establishing a permanent brick-and-mortar establishment, consistent with the city's zoning ordinance adopted in September 2025.

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  • February 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Feb 4, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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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  • COUNCIL WORK SESSION - February 3, 2026

    Feb 3, 2026

    ·Ambler, PA
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    The Ambler Borough Council held a reorganization meeting on January 5, 2026, at which Liz Iovine was elected President (9-0), Lou Orehek was elected Vice President (5-4), and Karen Sheedy was elected President Pro Tem (9-0). The Council approved a 2026 meeting schedule with committee meetings on the first Tuesday of each month and business meetings on the third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., and appointed key borough positions including Borough Manager Kyle Detweiler, Treasurer Marita Bondi, Finance Director James Gambles, and various professional service providers. A subsequent work session was scheduled for February 3, 2026, to address committee reports and a public service announcement regarding snow plowing and removal.

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  • i LPSC B&E Open Session January 14, 2026 Baton Rouge, LA

    Jan 14, 2026

    ·Baton Rouge, LA
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    The Louisiana Public Service Commission held its January 14, 2026 Business and Executive Open Session in Baton Rouge with all five commissioners present. The meeting included elections for 2026 leadership positions (Chairman, Vice Chairman, and representatives to OMS, ERSC, and SPP), consideration of several docketed and undocketed matters including cases involving Entergy Louisiana and Dixie Electric Membership Corporation, and discussion of topics such as the Commission's Lightning Initiative and retention of outside counsel. The session also included announcements welcoming new regulatory staff and congratulations to local officials.

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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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  • November 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 5, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 5, 2025, with seven commissioners present to discuss the development of a potential Home Rule Charter. The Commission must report its findings and recommendations within nine months from the election date, with options to extend work by an additional nine months to prepare a proposed charter and 2 additional months if recommending district-based council elections. The Commission consulted with officials from Altoona and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, reviewing governance structures including Altoona's strong City Manager model and Williamsport's strong mayor-council form with a 7-member council. A charter and final report must be submitted to the county 13 weeks prior to an election for ballot inclusion, followed by a one-month revision period. Commissioners expressed differing readiness to vote on pursuing a charter, with some requesting additional time to study government models and gather further input before proceeding.

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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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  • 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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  • Cincinnati Elections Commission August 26, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m. Meeting Agenda

    Aug 26, 2025

    ·Cincinnati, OH
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    The Cincinnati Elections Commission met on August 26, 2025, to approve July 10, 2025 meeting minutes and to discuss two substantive matters: finalization of a 5-month Post-Election Report required by Charter Article XIII, Section 4(f)(3), and review of 2025 Pre-Election Campaign Finance Reports with presentations by the City Law Department. The Commission was scheduled to assess campaign finance reports for potential overcontributions, inaccuracies, and untimely filings, with motions allowing conditional acceptance and penalty assessment as appropriate. The next meeting was scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 4 p.m. Prior to this agenda, at the July 10, 2025 meeting, the Commission approved June 12, 2025 minutes and received a presentation on a proposed charter amendment by Councilmember Nolan's office to merge duplicative city and state campaign finance filing deadlines, eliminating separate city reporting periods to reduce candidate confusion.

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  • August 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Aug 5, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on August 5, 2025, at 4:33 PM with seven members present (Allison Keegan, Chairperson; Rossanna Gabriel arrived at 4:39 PM; Philip Bonafair, Thomas Bruno, Jeffrey Cusat, Joseph Yannuzzi, and Joseph Zeller III). The Commission approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and invoices unanimously. Pennsylvania Economy League representatives presented materials on the Commission's purpose, bylaws, a work plan, and the Optional Third-Class City Plan B for elected officials, with a recommendation to form sub-committees to interview officials from comparable cities with Home Rule Charters regarding government structure strengths and weaknesses. The study is scheduled for completion within nine months, after which voters will decide on adopting a new government form; if a charter is proposed, the Commission will have an additional nine months to draft it. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM on the second floor of Hazleton City Hall.

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  • July 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 1, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on July 1, 2025, at 4:36 PM with all seven members present to review the city's current Third-Class City Code government structure and explore potential alternatives including a Home Rule Charter. City Solicitor Sean Logsdon provided an overview of the current mayor and city council format and reviewed Optional Plan B as an alternative framework. The Commission elected Christine Galuska as Recording Secretary at a monthly rate of $600.00 by unanimous 7–0 vote. Members were distributed materials on optional government plans under Chapter 30 and received proposals from PEL regarding consultant services and Karpowich Law Firm for legal services, with instructions to review all documents before the next meeting. The Commission noted Hazleton adopted the Third-Class City Code in January 1988 following a 1984 voter-approved ballot initiative.

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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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  • Doylestown Township Finance Committee Minutes

    Mar 26, 2025

    ·Doylestown, PA
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    The Doylestown Township Finance Committee held its March 26, 2025 meeting, where members unanimously re-elected Eric Cornwell as chairman, Michael Ivcic as vice chair, and Christina Maida as secretary. During the preliminary 2024 review, the Finance Director reported that Earned Income Tax revenues exceeded forecasts by 50% over the past decade, Operations achieved a positive variance of over $400,000, and capital spending came in $10 million under budget due to deferred park and community recreation center work moving to 2025. The committee also received an audit update noting that the Township's recent 5-year pension audit received a clean report, with full audited financial statements expected in Q2/Q3 2025 and a transition back to biennial pension audits anticipated.

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  • Administration and Finance Committee Minutes February 25, 2025 1

    Feb 25, 2025

    ·Columbia, SC
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    The Richland County Council's Administration and Finance Committee met on February 25, 2025, to conduct routine business including the election of Derrek Pugh as Chair and approval of prior meeting minutes. The committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding a $11.3 million contract (with 10% contingency totaling $12.4 million) to Palmetto Corp of Conway for the Community Road Phase 2 Widening project, a 3½-mile expansion of a State road adjacent to the Scout Motors site, funded through state economic development incentives administered by the County. The committee also began discussion of an operational services initiative involving Brightly Software acquisition and a County facility master plan assessment.

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  • Urban Design Commission January 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes MEETING MINUTES

    Jan 16, 2025

    ·Fort Worth, TX
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    The Urban Design Commission held a public meeting on January 16, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, to review urban design matters and hear public testimony. The agenda included a work session on officer elections and pedestrian light spacing, followed by a public hearing where the commission unanimously approved December 2024 meeting minutes (10-0 vote) and began reviewing new cases, including UDC-2024-234 regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness request at 904 Cooks Lane for a waiver from the Urban Forestry Ordinance's tree preservation requirement. The meeting was held in-person with remote participation options available via WebEx, teleconference, and local television channels.

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  • ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes WEDNESDAY, September 11, 2024

    Sep 11, 2024

    ·San Diego, CA
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    The Accessibility Advisory Board met on September 11, 2024, to conduct routine business including approving June 2024 meeting minutes and electing new leadership, with Victor Roosen elected as Chair and Patricia Sieglen-Perry as Vice Chair. The Board received an informational update on the Public Right-of-Way Transition Plan Phase 1, a Caltrans-funded project with a total budget of $1,239,000 in state grants plus $261,000 in in-kind match, and discussed the composition of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Committee with four designated members.

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  • Board Minutes | Baltimore City Board of Elections

    Baltimore, MD
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  • Arlington Township Van Buren County, MI. 52022 34th Ave. Bangor MI 49013

    Bangor, PA
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    Arlington Township Board of Trustees held a meeting on March 16, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. with all five officers present (Koshar, De Leo, Miller, Peterson, Swanson). The township's financial report as of March 16, 2022, showed a balance of $55,548.22, with receipts of $37,175.00 and expenditures of $77,118.39; the board voted unanimously to accept the financial report and pay invoices including a $1,671.00 late invoice from Accident Fund of Michigan. Key operational updates included 39 law enforcement calls and 3 fire department calls in the township, opening of a new Senior Services center with pickle ball courts and cafeteria, and completion of tax assessments for tax year 2022. A special meeting was scheduled for March 30, 2022, to adopt the annual budget, and election inspector training was set for July 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to prepare for three elections scheduled that year.

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  • 2915 N. Classen Blvd. Ste. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73106

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    These are the minutes from an Oklahoma Commission for Children and Youth (OCCY) regular meeting held on June 17, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in Oklahoma City, with 11 commissioners present in person and 13 guests and staff attending. The commission approved the proposed State Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which maintains the same appropriation level as SFY 2022, with 94% of appropriations covering personnel costs and projected carryover of approximately $200,000 from SFY 2022. All members voted unanimously to approve the budget proposal. The commission also held officer elections on June 17, 2022, unanimously electing Commissioner John Schneider as Chair, Commissioner Kalie Kerth as Vice-Chair, and Commissioner Jonathan Hall as Secretary, based on recommendations from the Nominating Committee meeting held June 8, 2022.

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  • 1 Community Planners Committee City Planning Department ● City of San Diego

    San Diego, CA
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    The Community Planners Committee held its May 27, 2025 meeting in San Diego, during which ten planning groups were placed on voting ineligibility due to three consecutive absences. The committee elected new executive officers—Victoria Labruzzo as Chair, Felicity Senoski as Vice-Chair, and Paul Coogan as Secretary—and received public comment on housing issues including Accessory Dwelling Unit Density Bonus policy and "missing middle income" housing concerns. The committee also discussed transitioning to hybrid meeting formats using conferencing technology based on experiences shared by the Normal Heights planning group.

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  • MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD of ...

    Knoxville, TN
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    The Bowling Green, Kentucky Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 16, 2008, where Mayor Elaine N. Walker recognized local achievements including Boy Scout Troop 79's attendance, Fire Prevention Officer Marlee Boenig's election as Vice President of the National Information Officers Association, and the city website's two national awards. The board conducted public hearings on the proposed 2008 property tax rate of $0.206 per $100 assessed value (a decrease from the previous year that included a 4% growth rate and compensation for the new Warren County Library District tax), with no public comments received, and reviewed proposed uses of Municipal Aid Program funds, including Fiscal Year 2009 Liquid Fuel Tax projected revenues of $955,700. Plant Manager Paul Graham presented on General Motors' 100th Anniversary, discussing the Corvette Plant's operations and GM's future energy diversification goals, leading Mayor Walker to proclaim the day as General Motors Corporation 100th Anniversary Celebration Day.

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  • FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES

    Lansford, PA
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    On January 7, 2019, the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors held a reorganization meeting at which they elected Fred Dymond as Chairman and Richard A. Williams as Vice-Chairman, and appointed Richard A. Melvin as Secretary/Treasurer at $18.12 per hour plus meeting fees. The board approved numerous appointments and recognitions including Osbert Patton as Sewage Enforcement Officer, Art Owen Jr. as Roadmaster, and Brett Slocum as Tax Collector at 5% of taxes collected, along with establishing Road Department wages ranging from $12.00 to $22.60 per hour and authorizing a Treasurer's Bond of $400,000.

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  • 1 APPROVED CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BANGOR PLANNING COMMISSION

    Bangor, PA
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    The Charter Township of Bangor Planning Commission held a regular meeting on January 25, 2023, at the Bangor Township Administrative Building, with seven members present and one absent. The Commission elected Mark Norton as Chair (7–0 vote) and Bill Schubert as Vice Chair (7–0 vote), and approved the December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (7–0 vote). The Commission discussed performance guarantees and tabled a site plan approval request by Robert Nelson for property at 1000 N. Euclid until later in the meeting. The Commission reviewed a site plan approval request by Isiah Sesi for property at 3242 Patterson Road, where Sesi stated the facility would be a processing operation involving pre-packaging of ordered product for other businesses with on-site storage but no retail use and no on-site cultivation, with no objections raised by the Bay County Road Commission, Fire Department, or Bay County Drain Commission.

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  • ABATE of Alaska/ ABATE of Anchorage Board Meeting Minutes

    Anchorage, AK
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    ABATE of Alaska/ABATE of Anchorage held a board meeting on December 3, 2020, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM with six of seven board members present, establishing quorum. The board approved the November 5, 2020 meeting minutes and conducted elections for Anchorage ABATE, resulting in Ken Coston as President, Tim Kelly as Treasurer, and new board members Katarzyna Sowa-Lapinskas, Tiffany Karling, and Dan "Spider" Schneider. Anchorage ABATE achieved Business license, EIN, and 501(c)(3) status, with finalized bylaws signed and approved by the board. Planning for the 2021 Bike Blessing event is underway, with Alaska Veterans assigned to present colors and coordinate the official afterparty, and Tom Evans tasked with obtaining proclamations from the Governor and new Anchorage mayor.

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  • 1 BOROUGH OF WIND GAP 545 East West Street WIND GAP, PA 18091 610-863-7288

    Wind Gap, PA
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    The Borough of Wind Gap held a Council reorganizational meeting on January 3, 2022, where Mayor Wesley Smith and four new council members were sworn in. The council elected George Hinton as Council President, David Manzo as Council Vice President, Steve Bender as Council President Pro-Tem, and James Shoemaker as Council Vacancy Board Chair. The December 6, 2021 minutes were approved with a vote of 5-0-2.

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  • Minutes

    Stamford, CT
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    The Regular Meeting of the 31st Board of Representatives of the City of Stamford was held on December 2, 2024, with 36 members present and 3 absent or excused. Representative Nina Sherwood was elected as chair for the meeting, and the board observed moments of silence for four individuals. Administrative announcements included the Steering Committee meeting scheduled for December 9th and the next regular Board meeting on January 6th, 2025.

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  • richmond township board meeting

    Richmond, VA
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    On March 19, 2024, the Richmond Township Board held a meeting that included a public budget hearing for the 2024-25 fiscal year covering the General Fund, Road Millage, and Water/Sewer budgets, with no public questions raised. The board approved salary resolutions for 2024-25, setting compensation at $16,656 for Supervisor, $23,052 for Clerk, $22,662 for Treasurer, and $2,388 for Trustee, all by unanimous roll call votes. Additional agenda items included updates on the 220th Project (approved by MDOT and proceeding to bidding with a special meeting scheduled for March 28 to determine bonding), Planning Commission officer elections, and an AT&T Metro Act Right of Way permit.

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