23 results for “government appointments” · minutes
23 results for “government appointments” · 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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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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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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The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM in City Hall, Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan presiding and six of seven commissioners present. The Commission reviewed updated drafts of Article II (City Council) and Article III (Mayor) prepared by PEL Consultants, incorporated recent commissioner decisions, and noted additional revisions needed. PEL Consultants presented Article V (Office of Law) and Article VI (Appointed Officials) for commission review and discussion. An additional GSC meeting was scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM due to the volume of material requiring discussion. The meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM, with the next regular meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall.
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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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The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on September 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM to advance its review of the city's government structure. The Commission approved August 19 minutes unanimously and established three subcommittees, each consisting of two board members and Chairwoman Allison Keegan, tasked with distributing questionnaires to nine comparable Home Rule municipalities to gather insights on government operations. Allison Keegan was appointed as Public Relations Contact by unanimous vote. The Commission scheduled at least two public meetings during October and November in different city sections to present its role and process while gathering public input, with details to be posted on the city website. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM on the second floor of Hazleton City Hall.
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The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on August 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM with five of seven members present, chaired by Vice Chairperson Rossanna Gabriel. The Commission approved updated bylaws renaming itself the City of Hazleton Government Study Commission and finalized plans to conduct outreach to Pennsylvania municipalities operating under Home Rule Charters through Halloween, using subcommittees of 2–3 members each with standardized questions. The Commission will also distribute a separate questionnaire to Hazleton's department heads, including the Administrator, using fillable forms to encourage candid responses without direct supervisor involvement. A Public Relations Contact will be appointed from board members to handle public and media inquiries. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM on the second floor of Hazleton City Hall.
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The Steering Committee of Stamford's 31st Board of Representatives met remotely on September 8, 2025, to plan the upcoming regular Board meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025. The committee approved placing a resolution congratulating the Stamford Police Department SWAT team on winning the CT SWAT Team Challenge on the October agenda. The committee also approved placing five mayoral appointments on the October agenda, including positions for the Board of Ethics, Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Arts & Culture Commission, and Social Services Commission, with term expiration dates ranging from 2026 to 2027.
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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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On May 25, 2021, the Stamford Board of Education held a regular meeting via Zoom, during which the board honored former member and President Dudley Williams with a moment of silence and tributes. The meeting included presentations on student and staff achievements, a superintendent's report, board reports, and public comment. The board unanimously approved (8-0) the appointment of Sharon Longo as Principal of Newfield Elementary School effective July 1, 2021, and also passed a consent agenda with a vote of 5-2-1.
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The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on July 1, 2025, to review the city's current government structure under the Third-Class City Code and explore potential alternatives including a Home Rule Charter. The Commission appointed Christine Galuska as Recording Secretary at $600 per month, distributed materials on optional government plans and consultant proposals, and heard a presentation from City Solicitor Sean Logsdon explaining the powers and limitations of the current mayor and city council format. Members were tasked with reviewing distributed materials to inform a future decision on whether to retain the existing government structure or adopt a Home Rule Charter, while public comments raised questions about voting systems, grant administration, and meeting accessibility options.
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On March 19, 2019, the Wind Gap Borough Council appointed Joyce McGarry to fill a vacant council seat and unanimously approved a resolution allowing Giant Food Stores to transfer a restaurant liquor license into the borough to support beer and wine sales in its in-store restaurant. The meeting was attended by Council President Dave Hess, four councilmembers, the mayor, borough solicitor, engineer, and administrator, with one councilmember absent.
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On January 2, 2018, the Worcester Township Board of Supervisors held a reorganization meeting where they made several leadership appointments: Susan Caughlan was appointed Temporary Chair, Tommy Ryan as Temporary Secretary, Richard DeLello as Chair of the Board for 2018 (approved 2-1, with Caughlan dissenting due to his lack of prior supervisory experience), and Caughlan as Vice Chair. The Board also unanimously approved various official and volunteer position appointments as outlined in the Township Manager's memo. Public comment was provided by residents Jim Mollick and Bob Andorn regarding the Chair appointment and Planning Commission considerations.
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The Steering Committee of the 31st Board of Representatives of the City of Stamford met on January 13, 2025, with President Curtis and twelve committee members present. The meeting agenda included scheduling the Regular Board of Representatives Meeting for February 3, 2025, and approving several appointment items for placement on the February agenda, including nominees to the Golf Commission, Environmental Protection Board, and Economic Development Commission. All appointment items were approved for the February agenda with Representative Summerville abstaining on the votes.
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