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  • May 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    May 6, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on May 6, 2026, at 5:04 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan and all seven commissioners present. The Commission approved the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously on a motion by Joseph Yannuzzi, seconded by Thomas Bruno. PEL Consultants reviewed updated drafts of Article VII–Ordinances and Resolutions and Article VIII–Budget and Finance, and led discussion on Article VII–Authorities, Boards and Commissions, Article XXI–Annual and Special Independent Audits, and the Citizen's Petition and Referendum Process, with commissioners providing feedback on referendum procedures and requirements. The meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

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  • April 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 22, 2026

·Hazleton, PA
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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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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 4/15/2026

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on April 15, 2026, with five members present, presiding over Councilmember Lin. The committee discussed two ordinances: CB 121195, which addresses interim provisions to expand transitional encampment capacity through zoning amendments, and CB 121196, a comprehensive rezoning measure affecting multiple neighborhoods (University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown) designed to increase housing supply, support mixed-use redevelopment, remove construction barriers for alternative building methods, and incentivize community-serving uses. The meeting lasted approximately two hours, ending at 11:35 a.m.

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  • 2026-04-14 Regular Meeting Agenda

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, featuring a public hearing on the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan and consideration of several ordinances and resolutions. Key items included first reading of Ordinance 2026-8 establishing a Residential Reserved Parking Permit Program, second reading of Ordinance 2026-7, and resolutions to approve the amended Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan, award a bid for the Hazleton Streets Improvements Project—Phase 1, and request Department of Conservation and Natural Resources funds for the Columbus Court Community Park and Pagnotti Field Project—Phase 1.

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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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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 8, 2026, Seattle's Select Committee on the Library Levy unanimously approved Council Bill 121181, recommending it advance to the full City Council. The ordinance would authorize the City to submit a proposition to voters on August 4, 2026, requesting approval for regular property tax levies exceeding state limitations for up to seven years to fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. All seven committee members present voted in favor of passage, with no opposition.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 4/7/2026

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 7, 2026, the Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met and unanimously recommended passage of three ordinances: CB 121184 expanding the Director of Finance and Administrative Services' authority to execute leases for transitional encampment purposes; CB 121185 amending the 2026 budget to address homelessness response; and CB 121187 authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend grants, private funding, and subsidized loans from non-City sources. The committee also heard an informational item on the State and City Tribal Relations Framework.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 4/6/2026

    Apr 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on April 6, 2026, to discuss and hold a public hearing on Council Bill 121173, which proposes significant amendments to Seattle's land use and zoning regulations in Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The ordinance would modify the Official Land Use Map across numerous pages and amend or repeal several sections of the municipal code related to zoning regulations. The committee, with six of nine members present, conducted the public hearing across multiple sessions throughout the day, beginning at 9:35 a.m. and continuing with recesses until at least 6:02 p.m.

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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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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES January 12, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Mesa, AZ
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    The Mesa City Council held a study session on January 12, 2026, to review agenda items for the regular council meeting that day. Key discussions included clarification on an ordinance allowing e-bikes on sidewalks within parks only (while remaining prohibited on sidewalks elsewhere in the city) and approval of a three-year fencing contract worth approximately $120,000 annually for securing construction projects and temporary facilities. The council also reviewed recent events and scheduled the next study session for January 15, 2026.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2026 Approved February 9, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    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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  • 1 January 6, 2026

    Jan 6, 2026

    ·Des Moines, IA
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    The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held a regular session on January 6, 2026, with Shane McCampbell as Chair, Tom Broeker as Vice-Chair, and Jim Cary as Member. Department head reports indicated ongoing operations across multiple county offices, including a new Assistant County Attorney hire, available COVID and flu vaccines every Tuesday, and a jail population of 101. A public hearing was held and the first reading of Wind, Solar, and Battery Ordinance #64 was presented, with extensive public comment from 52 speakers before the hearing was closed.

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  • CITY OF POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Date: 1/5/2026

    Jan 5, 2026

    ·Pottsville, PA
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    The Pottsville City Council met on January 5, 2026, to conduct reorganizational business including swearing in Mayor Tom Smith and Councilmen Jonathan Marsh and Scott Price, appointing interim legal counsel (Gretchen Sterns as interim solicitor and Shane Hobbs as interim assistant solicitor), and establishing department director positions across public affairs, finance, public safety, streets, and parks. The meeting agenda included approval of departmental monthly reports with performance metrics, a presentation on Main Street transformative strategies, and consideration of new business items such as zoning ordinances for skill games and vape shops, senior-friendly parking initiatives, and procedures for appointing city officials.

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  • December 29, 2025-Special Meeting PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

    Dec 29, 2025

    ·Jim Thorpe, PA
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    On December 29, 2025, Penn Forest Township Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding data centers and to conduct several contractual and budgetary votes. The board ratified contracts with Thornton Acoustics & Vibrations and BCD H20 Solutions LLC, and approved a purchase of anti-skid materials up to $4,100. The meeting included public comment from numerous residents before adjourning at 9:05 p.m.

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  • COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2025 MEETING OF THE

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·West Chester, PA
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    On December 10, 2025, the Chester City Council held a regular meeting presided over by Mayor Stefan Roots, during which Police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell was sworn in with congratulations from city officials and community members. The council approved previous meeting minutes and addressed several items including Bill No. 5 (Ordinance 5, 2025), a final reading amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code that prohibits construction company and tradesperson headquarters in specific zoning districts and establishes maximum percentages for outdoor storage, and Resolution 147 regarding Grace Manor plan approval with standard stormwater management agreements. Public comments were received on agenda items including questions about amendments to the Pension Board ordinance and stormwater management protocols.

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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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  • 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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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM

    Jul 24, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Township Planning Commission held its July 24, 2025 meeting where commissioners unanimously approved corrected May 22 meeting minutes and decided to table the DePaul farm improvement plan application at 1616 Whitehall Road pending applicant appearance after resolving zoning issues. The Commission directed staff to integrate a draft sign ordinance with existing revisions and prepare it for review, focusing initially on definitions while ensuring proper use of enforcement language, and also requested staff to assemble a comprehensive binder of all Township-owned properties with photographs, histories, and restrictions for each parcel.

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  • City of Fort Collins City Council Proceedings Page 266 June 17, 2025

    Jun 17, 2025

    ·Fort Collins, CO
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    The Fort Collins City Council met on June 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Jeni Arndt presiding and all seven council members present. The meeting included proclamations declaring June 2025 as Bike Month and June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth Independence Day, with a community celebration held in the City Hall Xeriscape Garden from 4:00–4:50 p.m. The Youth Advisory Board presented accomplishments from the past year, including the Stop the Bleed project, efforts to add shared E-bike and E-scooter pods at high schools, board rebranding for recruitment, and attendance at the National League of Cities conference. The agenda included a first reading of Ordinance No. 102, 2025, regarding conveyance of a drainage easement and temporary construction easement on Golden Meadows Park, with items 1–17 on the Consent Calendar recommended for adoption.

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    Jun 16, 2025

    ·Jackson, MS
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    This document records a Regular Zoning Meeting of the Jackson, Mississippi City Council held on June 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., with Council President Virgi Lindsay presiding and five of seven council members present. The meeting addressed Zoning Case No. 4283, an ordinance to rezone property at 1611 Bailey Ave. (Parcel 96-24) from R-4 (Limited Multi-family) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to allow transitional housing for homeless youth, filed by Glenda Bryant. The Jackson City Planning Board had recommended approval of the rezoning following a public hearing on April 23, 2025, and notice of the petition was published in the Mississippi Link on April 3 and April 17, 2025.

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  • COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF SYRACUSE REGULAR MEETING – MAY 27, 2025

    May 27, 2025

    ·Syracuse, NY
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    The Syracuse Common Council held a regular meeting on May 27, 2025, with all nine members present, where they adopted the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed communications including the Mayor's objections to budget amendments. The Council approved several items including a $500,000 bond ordinance and authorization for a Municipal Dog Shelter Project, agreements with Broadcast Music Inc. ($2,000) and Cumulus Media ($10,000) for promotional services, and a cooperative agreement with the Syracuse City School District for use of Fire Department training facilities at $1 per year.

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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES May 1, 2025

    May 1, 2025

    ·Mesa, AZ
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    The City Council of Mesa held a study session on May 1, 2025, to hear a presentation and update on the Fiscal Year 2025/26 proposed budget, with six of seven council members present. The proposed budget includes the addition of two fire stations expected to reduce emergency response times, along with multiple generational improvement projects not undertaken for nearly 20 years, and continuation of programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act during COVID. The budget faces significant financial pressures, including an estimated $20 million ongoing impact to the General Governmental Fund (equating to a $100 million loss over five years), a projected $7 million to $10 million loss from flat income tax, and $27 million to $30 million in ongoing costs from citywide benchmarks and step pay increases. The Utility Fund transfer to the General Fund is calculated at 30% per an ordinance adopted in 2020, with 83% of transfer funds allocated to Public Safety and 16.7% across all other General Fund departments.

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  • APPROVED MINUTES Hartford Township Regular Board Meeting, March 13, 2025

    Mar 13, 2025

    ·Hartford, CT
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    The Hartford Township Board held a regular meeting on March 13, 2025, where members approved budget amendments and bills totaling $65,091.86, and voted to allocate $500 for 2025 Strawberry Festival advertising and $6,000 for Hartford Float Committee advertising. The board also approved a letter of support for the NextCycle Michigan Accelerator Track Program, addressed public concerns about recent vandalism, and received reports from fire, road commission, and county officials. Supervisor Sefcik announced that Red Arrow Highway from the city limits to CR 681 will be paved during the year with existing funding, and noted that Ordinance 38 has been published and will be enforced.

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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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  • Board of Supervisors Minutes – September 3, 2024 1

    Sep 3, 2024

    ·Wilmington, DE
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    The Westtown Township Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on September 3, 2024, where they approved previous meeting minutes and received departmental reports on infrastructure projects and maintenance activities. The Public Works Department reported on ongoing projects including the nearly-completed athletic core project, the Thorne Drive Basin Retrofit project, the Londonderry Wickerton sewer sliplining project completion, and scheduled road maintenance including pipe replacements, milling and paving in late September, an Aqua water main replacement on Blenheim Road, and a Pleasant Grove force main replacement beginning September 16. The Planning Commission discussed a sign ordinance amendment request from Westminster Presbyterian and Advent Lutheran churches to replace manual changeable signs with digital displays, and the Board also conducted an executive session workshop addressing personnel, real estate, legal matters, grant funding for Crebilly land acquisition, bond parameters ordinance, and preliminary 2025 budget discussions.

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  • MINUTES Eugene City Council Meeting Eugene, Oregon 97401 July 8, 2024

    Jul 8, 2024

    ·Eugene, OR
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    On July 8, 2024, the Eugene City Council held a hybrid meeting where Mayor Vinis recognized the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and celebrated graduating Youth Advisory Council members. The council unanimously approved consent calendar items and adopted an ordinance establishing Hazardous Substance User Fees. During public comment, citizens advocated for climate-friendly policies and initiatives, while others raised concerns about sidewalk safety and anti-camping ordinance language.

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  • M E E T I N G M I N U T E S TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN COUNTY OF OCEAN

    Nov 21, 2023

    ·Portland, ME
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    On November 21, 2023, the Township of Ocean Committee held a business meeting where they advanced cannabis cultivation regulations by introducing an amendment to an overlay zone ordinance for indoor cultivation west of the Parkway, subject to Pinelands Commission restrictions. The Committee also approved a $404,340 New Jersey DOT grant for road improvements to Letts Landing Road, Crosswind Road, and Keelson Drive, and initiated the first reading of an ordinance updating secondhand dealer regulations in coordination with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. Additionally, the Township announced ongoing community programs including a food drive through December 15th, fitness classes at the Community Center, and a Holiday Light Show at Corliss Park Lake.

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  • Wilmington City Council Wilmington, Delaware October 19, 2023

    Oct 19, 2023

    ·Wilmington, DE
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    Wilmington City Council held its regular session on October 19, 2023, with thirteen members present both in-person and virtually. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting and received committee reports recommending votes on two ordinances: Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance No. 22-035 regarding exempting appointed service employees from the city's residency requirement, and Ordinance No. 23-036 authorizing an amendment to the Master Service Agreement with Paymentus Corporation for payment processing services.

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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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  • 2021-0654: On the motion and Ordinance, referred on May 12, 2021, Docket #0654, amending CBC Chapter 8-13 Ensuring Equitable Regulation of the Cannabis Industry in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft. Councilor Flaherty motioned for amended language. Councilor Edwards second the motion. The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft.

    May 7, 2021

    ·Boston, MA
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