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25 results for “municipal commission” · minutes

  • April 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 22, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    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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  • January 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 21, 2026

·Hazleton, PA
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The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on January 21, 2026, at 5:03 PM with six of seven members present (Joseph Yannuzzi absent) to discuss municipal governance structure. The Commission unanimously approved the January 7, 2026 meeting minutes and reviewed pre-meeting materials from PEL Consultants regarding governance recommendations, identifying multiple areas of consensus for future discussion. Public comment addressed district versus at-large representation, with Dee Deakos opposing districts and Nicarol Soto supporting districts or a mixed system, while Dave Dominguez advocated for seven council members, a public referendum on sales tax, and increased budgetary transparency. No invoices were presented for approval.

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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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  • October 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    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 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on October 7, 2025, with six of seven members present to evaluate the city's current form of government over a planned 9-month study period. The Commission will decide whether to recommend retaining the current government structure or draft a Home Rule Charter, with the latter extending the process by an additional 9 months and requiring voter approval via referendum. Regular GSC meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM at City Hall Conference Room A, with agendas and minutes to be posted on the city website. The Commission is conducting interviews with current and former mayors, city council members, and department heads, and subcommittees held virtual discussions with representatives from Lancaster and Williamsport, both Pennsylvania municipalities with full-time mayors that adopted Home Rule Charters; Lancaster used Home Rule to increase its Earned Income Tax to fund public safety and public works.

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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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  • September 2, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Sep 2, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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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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  • August 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Aug 19, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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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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  • TOLEDO CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES for June 23, 2025

    Jun 23, 2025

    ·Toledo, OH
    Minutes

    The Toledo City Historic District Commission held a meeting on June 23, 2025, to consider a demolition request for a structure at 928 N Huron Street, an 1877-built two-family dwelling in the Vistula neighborhood that has suffered severe neglect. The case, which was deferred from a May 19 hearing, was evaluated against Toledo Municipal Code requirements for demolition certificates of appropriateness in historic districts. The property owner, Westminster Row Partnership, sought demolition approval through contractor Vistula Management Company, with staff noting the surrounding neighborhood remains stable despite the subject building's deteriorated condition.

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  • 1 1 Mercantile Street – Suite 520 Worcester, MA 01608

    Nov 14, 2024

    ·Worcester, MA
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    The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission held a virtual quarterly meeting on November 14, 2024, with officers, regional delegates, and numerous staff and guests in attendance. The primary business conducted was the approval of the September 12, 2024 quarterly meeting minutes, with a minor correction to the "Call to Order" section terminology, which passed unanimously with six abstentions. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. and adjourned at 7:12 p.m. after completing all scheduled business.

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  • ]^ mesa-az OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES September 7, 2023

    Sep 7, 2023

    ·Mesa, AZ
    Minutes

    The Mesa City Council held a Study Session on September 7, 2023, to review agenda items for the September 11, 2023, Regular Council meeting. Mayor Giles declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 3-a regarding the Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant Expansion, which was removed from the consent agenda; the plant, commissioned in 2018, currently has a 24 million gallons per day capacity and is intended to double capacity to meet area demand using General Fund revenue bonds for financing. The Council also reviewed Item 4-c, a proposed Fiber License Agreement with Zayo Group, LLC for placement of a fiber optic cable network within the public right-of-way citywide, and Item 5-a, concerning Personnel Rules to become effective October 18, 2023. The next Regular Council meeting was scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023, at 5:45 p.m., preceded by a Study Session at 5:15 p.m.

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

    Sep 1, 2022

    ·Charleston, WV
    Minutes

    The Regional Intergovernmental Council held its quarterly board meeting on September 1, 2022, at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston, with representatives from county commissions, municipalities, private sector, and citizen groups attending either in person or via Zoom. Guest speakers from Workforce West Virginia and the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services presented information on available services and programs. The meeting included roll call, pledge of allegiance, and an executive director's report.

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  • Charleston Land Reuse Agency January 14, 2020 2:00 pm ...

    Jan 14, 2020

    ·Charleston, WV
    Minutes

    The Charleston Land Reuse Agency held a meeting on January 14, 2020, with all board members present to address organizational and administrative matters. Key discussions included approval of prior meeting minutes, a briefing on potential brownfield grants, and review of the Far Westside Flats' Neighborhood Reinvestment Overlay District zoning plan, which was scheduled for Municipal Planning Commission consideration on February 5th. The agency also addressed an insurance policy matter, with a recommended quote from the state's Board of Risk and Insurance Management at a $2,700 annual premium plus $675 deposit to provide comprehensive liability coverage, after private market insurers declined to offer policies.

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  • Doylestown Township Planning Commission Meeting Monday, November 25, 2013

    Nov 25, 2013

    ·Doylestown, PA
    Minutes

    The Doylestown Township Planning Commission met on November 25, 2013, to review minutes from their October 28 meeting and consider a minor subdivision application from Hallmark Homes Group, Inc. for property located at 98 Shady Retreat Road. The meeting was held at the Doylestown Township Municipal Building in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

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  • City of Phoenix Meeting Location: City Council Chambers 200 W. Jefferson St.

    Phoenix, AZ
    Minutes

    On December 17, 2025, the Phoenix City Council held a formal meeting where it approved the minutes from June 18, 2025, reappointed Phoenix Municipal Court judges, and approved mayor and council appointments to various boards and commissions. The council recommended approval of 16 liquor license applications across multiple districts and adopted a payment ordinance (Ordinance S-52482) authorizing payments to various vendors including those for the 2026 Aviation Business Summit, Arizona Science Center, SRP, and a settlement claim. The meeting also included consideration of a proposed Briles Pass annexation authorization.

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  • OWE   OLD WEST END HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION  REPORT FOR

    Toledo, OH
    Minutes

    The Old West End Historic District Commission held a meeting on July 28, 2025, to review a deferred application (OWE-85-25) from the Toledo Museum of Art regarding modifications to their 1925 building at 2445 Monroe Street, including the installation of new doors and reopening of five windows on the north, south, and west elevations. The Commission operates on a monthly schedule with meetings held on the second Monday of each month at Collingwood Presbyterian Church, with application deadlines three weeks prior to meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2025, with an application deadline of July 21, 2025.

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  • City of Hazleton Government Study Commission Meeting ...

    Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    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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  • Greenvillewater

    Greenville, SC
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    On December 6, 2022, the Greenville Water Commissioners of Public Works held a regular meeting in Greenville, South Carolina, with four commissioners present and senior staff in attendance. The commission unanimously approved consent agenda items including October meeting minutes, water resources reports, finance updates, and development/annexation information. Legislative Liaison Bob Knight briefed the commission on state legislative activities, including Senator Fanning's bills to prevent water service requirements as an annexation condition and to limit DHEC's authority to mandate municipal water system connections for properties over 5 acres, while noting the SC Rural Infrastructure Authority's expected APRA fund decisions by end of first quarter 2023 and the ongoing Saluda River Basin planning initiative.

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  • Meeting-Minutes-August-2025-FINAL.pdf - Wyoming County

    Lansford, PA
    Minutes

    The Wyoming County Planning Commission met on August 20, 2025, with eight members present to discuss county planning matters. The primary announcement concerned Falls Township's plan to rescind its own Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and transfer administrative and plan-approval authority to the County effective December 31, 2025, while retaining its own Zoning Ordinance, Officer, and Board. This change would shift Falls Township from one of five municipalities with independent SALDO authority to operating under the County's SALDO, requiring coordination between the County and Falls Township's Zoning Officer.

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  • Damage Prevention Committee Meeting Agenda ...

    Harrisburg, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Damage Prevention Committee met on December 15, 2020, to review twelve cases involving alleged damage to underground utility facilities during excavation projects across Pennsylvania. The cases, dated between November 2019 and March 2020, involved various stakeholders including utility companies (Columbia Gas, UGI, Peoples Gas, Duquesne Light), contractors, municipal authorities, and other facility owners in locations spanning multiple counties. The omnibus session format allowed the committee to systematically review each incident with documented case numbers, facility owners, contractors, project owners, and specific incident locations and dates.

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  • Old West End Historic District Commission

    Toledo, OH
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    The Old West End Historic District Commission met on September 11, 2023, to review a Certificate of Appropriateness application (OWE-137-23) for repairs at 2158 Collingwood, a vacant 1921 church building owned by Beal Investment III, LLC. The requested work includes repairing broken windows, replacing rotten and missing wood, and reinstalling stone veneers; the property had previously been issued nuisance orders by the City of Toledo Code Compliance Department in March 2023 for similar repairs and failed to comply by the June 28, 2023 court date. The application was reviewed under Toledo Municipal Code historic overlay district regulations and the U.S. Secretary of Interior's Standards for rehabilitating historic buildings.

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  • council_minutes_book_141.pdf

    San Diego, CA
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    The San Diego City Council held a regular meeting on March 2, 1971, with six of nine councilmen present. The Council approved previous meeting minutes, referred a communication regarding rezoning and sign regulations near Mission Bay Park to the Planning Commission for public hearings, and adopted Resolution 202013 to vacate portions of Genesee Avenue adjacent to Genesee Vista. Additionally, the Council introduced a proposed ordinance to amend building and building regulation sections of the San Diego Municipal Code, with discussion continuing from a prior February 16, 1971 meeting.

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  • UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES & TOWNS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The Utah League of Cities & Towns Board of Directors held a meeting on March 23, 2026, at its Salt Lake City office with 20 board members and ex officio members in attendance, including President Mayor Kate Bradshaw of Bountiful. The board unanimously approved the nomination of Mayor Mark Shepherd of Clearfield to the Private Activity Bond Review Board. The meeting addressed engagement objectives focused on strengthening member connections, providing resources and events, and delivering technical assistance to municipalities. Deputy Director Molly Wheeler reported on upcoming activities including a Midyear Conference scheduled for April 22–24, 2026, in St. George, and outlined a Property Tax Outreach Plan involving partnerships with X Factor Communications for public awareness videos and the Tax Commission for member training and materials.

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  • Meeting-Minutes-August-2025-FINAL.pdf - Wyoming County

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    The Wyoming County Planning Commission held its August 20, 2025 meeting with eight members present to discuss county planning matters. Falls Township is considering rescinding its own Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and transferring administrative and plan-approval authority to the County, effective December 31, 2025, while retaining its own Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Officer. This change would move Falls Township from one of five municipalities with independent SALDO authority to joining the 18 municipalities that operate under the County's SALDO.

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  • Meeting-Minutes-August-2025-FINAL.pdf - Wyoming County

    Lansdale, PA
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    The Wyoming County Planning Commission held its August 20, 2025 meeting with eight members present to discuss county planning matters. Falls Township is considering rescinding its own Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and transferring administrative and plan-approval authority to the County, with an effective date of December 31, 2025, while retaining its own Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Officer. This change would move Falls Township from one of five municipalities with independent SALDO authority to relying on the County's SALDO administration, similar to the other 18 townships in Wyoming County.

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