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  • April 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    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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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-12-12

    Dec 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee held a meeting on December 12, 2025, at 9:34 a.m., with four members present (Councilmembers Rivera, Rinck, Hollingsworth, and Lin) and one excused (Councilmember Juarez). The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of eight appointments to various preservation and landmark boards, including Alex Rasmussen to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (term to June 30, 2029), Ras Peynado to the Pike Place Market Historical Commission (term to December 1, 2028), four appointees to the Pioneer Square Preservation Board with terms ending between March 1, 2026 and March 1, 2028, Joe Krentz to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (term to June 30, 2026), and Matthew D. Zinski to the Landmarks Preservation Board (term to August 14, 2028). All eight appointments passed 4–0 with no opposition.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-09-11

    Sep 11, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on September 11, 2025, and recommended City Council confirmation of two appointments to the Landmarks Preservation Board: Erica J. Thomas and VJ Kopacki, each for terms ending August 14, 2028, approved 4–0. The Committee also recommended passage of ordinance CB 121075 to designate Tolliver Temple Church of God in Christ as a landmark under Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.12, approved 4–0. The Committee discussed the reappointment of Dwane Chappelle as Director of the Department of Education and Early Learning for a term ending August 1, 2029, with no action taken on this item during the meeting.

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  • Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    May 21, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
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    This Board of Public Works meeting summary from May 21, 2025, documents approvals by Maryland state officials including Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, and Treasurer Dereck E. Davis. The board approved agricultural cost-share funding totaling $705,969 across multiple grants, including $691,700 for 22 individual grants, $13,269 for two additional grants, and a reversion of $124,998 from 11 completed or canceled projects. Three wetlands licenses were approved for projects in Anne Arundel and Dorchester counties, along with two mitigation licenses requiring $4,696.83 in compensation deposits and tidal marsh plantings. The board also approved release of collateral property for Palance Roti Shop & Bar LLC's Neighborhood Business Development Program loan, allowing a short sale with approximately $170,000 payment and conversion of the remaining $96,667 balance to a second lien on Maryland property.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-03-13

    Mar 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on March 13, 2025, at 9:31 a.m., presided over by Councilmember Rivera, with four members present and one excused. The Committee unanimously recommended Council confirmation of Carmen A. Bendixen's reappointment to the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees for a term through April 1, 2030, and reappointments of Evan M. Smith and Linda Thompson-Black to the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee for terms through December 31, 2026, with all four voting members in favor. The Committee also heard an information update on Chinatown International District Community Capacity Building before adjourning at 10:27 a.m.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2024-07-25

    Jul 25, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on July 25, 2024, at 9:32 a.m. with Councilmembers Rivera, Morales, and Woo present and Councilmember Hollingsworth arriving late. The Committee voted 3–0 to recommend City Council confirm the appointment of Faith Pettis to the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees for a term ending April 1, 2029. The Committee also heard an information item regarding the Chinatown International District Community Capacity Building and P-Patch Community Gardening Program. The meeting adjourned at 10:43 a.m.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2024-03-14

    Mar 14, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on March 14, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. with five members present—Councilmembers Rivera, Hollingsworth, Moore, Morales, and Woo—presided over by Councilmember Rivera. The committee heard an information item on Seattle Public Libraries Overview and unanimously recommended confirmation of four appointments by a 5–0 vote: Anthony R. Salazar's reappointment to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board through June 30, 2025; Mark C. Childs's and Lance Wagner's reappointments to the Pike Place Market Historical Commission through December 1, 2026; and Sarah E. Baker's appointment to the Pike Place Market Historical Commission through December 1, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.

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  • Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee — Minutes 2023-04-28

    Apr 28, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Council Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee met on April 28, 2023, at 9:31 a.m. with Councilmembers Morales, Sawant, and Nelson present. The Committee approved nine consent agenda appointments by unanimous 3–0 votes: Heather L. Hargesheimer to the International Special Review District Board (term through December 31, 2024); Marques Gittens and Susan Yu Yi Lee reappointed to the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee (terms through December 31, 2025); Krystal Guerrero and Sarah Lui appointed to the Seattle Women's Commission (terms through July 1, 2024); and Ry Armstrong, Jeremy Erdman, and Gerald Seminatore appointed to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (terms through April 30, 2025).

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  • Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee — Minutes 2023-04-14

    Apr 14, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee met on April 14, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:51 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber. Presiding Officer Councilmember Tammy J. Morales led the meeting with three members present (Morales, Kshama Sawant, and Andrew Lewis), one excused absence (Sara Nelson), and one absence (Dan Strauss). The Committee voted unanimously 3–0 to recommend confirmation of Julie A. Howe as a member of the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board and 3–0 to recommend confirmation of Alexander Lew as a member of the same board.

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  • Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee — Minutes 2023-02-24

    Feb 24, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On February 24, 2023, the Seattle Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee, presided over by Councilmember Tammy J. Morales with four members present, voted unanimously to recommend confirmation of eight appointments to various City commissions and boards. The appointments included Naheed G. Aaftaab's reappointment to the Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission through January 31, 2024; three new Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission members (Hajer Al-Faham, Heather Yang Hwalek, and Gul Siddiqi) with terms through January 31, 2023; Matthew Courtois and Margaret Norton-Arnold to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council with terms through June 30, 2024; Joelle Vedovatti to the Seattle Youth Commission through August 31, 2023; and Karen True to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council through November 30, 2026. All votes were 4–0 in favor with no opposition.

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  • Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee — Minutes 2022-12-09

    Dec 9, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee met on December 9, 2022, at 9:36 a.m., with Councilmember Morales presiding and four of five members present. The Committee unanimously recommended City Council confirm four appointments: Nathaniel Higby's reappointment to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (term to April 30, 2024), Brett Pepowski's appointment to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (term to April 30, 2024), Miriam Hinden's appointment to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (term to June 30, 2024), and Anthony R. Salazar's appointment to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (term to June 30, 2023), all voted 4–0 in favor. The Committee unanimously recommended City Council not pass CB 120312, an ordinance imposing controls on the Seattle-First National Bank Building as a designated landmark, voted 4–0. The Committee also held a public hearing and discussed CB 120456 relating to amendments to historic preservation review procedures under Seattle Municipal Code chapters 23.66, 25.12, 25.16, 25.20, 25.21, 25.22, 25.24, and 25.30.

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  • Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee — Minutes 2022-09-09

    Sep 9, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee met on September 9, 2022, with five members present (Morales, Sawant, Lewis, Nelson, Strauss), presided over by Councilmember Tammy J. Morales. The committee recommended passage of CB 120398, an ordinance amending the 2018 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy implementation and evaluation plan, approved 5–0. The committee also recommended confirmation of six appointments by unanimous 5–0 votes: Silas T. James to the Seattle Disability Commission (term to April 30, 2024); Padraic Slattery to the Landmarks Preservation Board (term to August 14, 2025); and Sohyun Kim, Karl Mueller, Steven D. Sparks, Henry Watson, and Maureen R. Elenga to the Pioneer Square Preservation Board (all terms to March 1, 2025).

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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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  • MEETING MINUTES Office of Economic Development

    Mesa, AZ
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    The Economic Development Advisory Board of Mesa, Arizona met virtually on March 2, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. to discuss economic development initiatives in District 1 and surrounding areas. The board unanimously approved the February 2, 2021 meeting minutes. Councilmember Mark Freeman reported on several projects including Winter League games currently playing on the west side of District 1, the Union building nearing completion with one tenant downsized and additional tenants being sought, and mixed-use commercial and residential development being discussed on land near car dealerships. Freeman also noted neighborhood pushback regarding a fourth office building and parking garage at Waypoint (Alma School and Bass Pro Drive), where disagreements exist over building heights—with the developer entitled to construct a three-story building and three-story parking garage but neighbors preferring two-story construction. Director Jabjiniak reported that Waypoint is over 90% occupied and was sold in late 2019 at one of the highest per-square-foot prices in the region.

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