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  • June 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 24, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on June 24, 2026, at 5:06 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan presiding and five of seven commissioners present. Solicitor Sean Logsdon presented edits to the Contract Article with additional revisions to be reviewed at the next meeting. PEL Consultants requested that a preamble be drafted to serve as the Commission's statement, and the group noted that an additional meeting may be scheduled before the public hearing on July 15, 2026, to address outstanding items. Translation services for the July 15 public hearing were discussed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall.

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  • June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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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  • June 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 3, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on June 3, 2026, at 5:04 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with six of seven members present. The Commission reviewed a Petition for Referendum Article and Taxpayer Protection Limits for Budget and Finance Article with PEL Consultants, discussed whether to create an Ethics Article or rely on existing state ethics, and heard a presentation from Solicitor Sean Logsdon on a Contract Article. PEL Consultants also advised on creating a Transition Article. Public commenter Dr. Childs recommended that any ethics committee include no fewer than seven members with no more than three city officials. The Commission scheduled additional meetings for June 24 at 5:00 PM and a Public Hearing on July 15 at 6:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall, with the next regular meeting set for June 17 at 5:00 PM.

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  • March 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Mar 18, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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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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  • 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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  • January 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM at City Hall with all seven commissioners present, along with consultants from the Pennsylvania Economy League and the city solicitor. The commission reviewed and discussed questions 1 through 15 focused on the Legislative Branch section of the Charter, with Gerald Cross leading the presentation and requesting commissioners respond to additional questions for further deliberation. PEL distributed a comparison chart of the Third-Class City Code and Hazleton's Third Class City Code Optional Plan B, and committed to developing a narrative for commission review. Public comments included suggestions for addressing council member vacancies, establishing fixed-dollar healthcare benefits for council members rather than percentage contributions, and scheduling occasional daytime council meetings to accommodate night-shift workers. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 PM.

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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 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Dec 16, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on December 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM with seven commissioners present, plus representatives from PEL Consultants and the city solicitor, to advance charter development work. The commission unanimously approved November 18 meeting minutes and voted unanimously to reschedule 2026 meetings to the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM through August 2026. Consultant Fred Reddig reviewed recommendations to use the current Third-Class City Code as a foundation for government changes and emphasized four principles—clarity, consistency, conciseness, and correctness—for charter drafting. The commission will begin drafting the Legislative Branch section of the Charter at two meetings in January 2026, with draft materials distributed in advance, followed by a public meeting for citizen review and education. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall.

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  • Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2025 Page 1 VILLAGE OF BALTIMORE

    Dec 8, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
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    The Village of Baltimore held a Council meeting on December 8, 2025, with Mayor Rick Ellas presiding and four of six Council members present. The Council approved the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4–0 vote and approved the amended agenda by a 4–0 vote. During public comment, John Daft inquired about the timeline for the Klamfoth property annexation, and Solicitor Jeffrey Feyko explained that the County would review documents with a typical 4-week processing period following final legislation approval at the previous Council meeting. Council member Rick Foreman clarified that annexation decisions follow the EPA 208 plan, which establishes that Village utilities extend to State Route 37 and that the Village does not plan annexation east of that boundary. The Council also approved funding for an Employee Appreciation lunch scheduled for December 17, 2025, by a 4–0 vote, and received a report on departmental activities, including completion of a water modeling project.

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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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  • 1 October 8, 2025 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING

    Oct 8, 2025

    ·Kennett Square, PA
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    On October 8, 2025, the Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting in Kennett Square, PA, where they approved the monthly financial reports and bills, and authorized the release of $101,235.50 in escrow funds for Montchanin Builders' Enclave at Longwood Preserve project (approximately 14% complete). The board also congratulated Township Manager Neil Lovekin on completing Millersville University's Certified Public Manager Program and discussed a zoning hearing board application for a water treatment plant variance in Kennett Square Borough, with the solicitor recommending the board allow the Zoning Hearing Board to handle the matter.

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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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  • July 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 15, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on July 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM with seven members present, including Chairperson Allison Keegan. The Commission unanimously approved meeting minutes from June 17 and July 1, 2025. The Commission unanimously voted to engage PEL as a consultant to provide guidance on Home Rule processes and to retain Karpowich Law Firm as legal counsel. Solicitor Sean Logsdon provided an overview of Optional Plan A and Plan B governance structures and the possibility of a custom Home Rule Charter. The Commission discussed developing bylaws for committee structure and reviewed legal requirements under the Sunshine Act and Right-to-Know Law regarding transparency and public access to government information.

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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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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 Approved February 10, 2025

    Jan 27, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on January 27, 2025, where the council approved previous meeting minutes and accounts payables, and swore in Fire Chief Peter Huf, who expressed gratitude for the city's trust and commitment to protecting citizens. The council also discussed Roberts Rules of Order and public participation procedures, with the Solicitor referencing the Sunshine Act and prior resolutions adopted by previous councils regarding public comment rules.

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  • July 1, 2024-BOS Regular Meeting Page 1 PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP

    Jul 1, 2024

    ·Jim Thorpe, PA
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    The Penn Forest Township Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on July 1, 2024, with all five supervisors present and the township solicitor absent. The board approved previous meeting minutes, granted a 90-day extension for Getz Self Storage Land Development until October 1, 2024, donated $1,000 to Camp Evergreen, authorized fire police coverage for the Carbon County Fair August 5-10, and acknowledged various correspondence and notifications. As of June 28, 2024, the township's total fund balance was $4,130,909.34, with the general fund holding $2,615,303.08.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes May 13, 2024 Approved May 28, 2024 1 Minutes 1

    May 13, 2024

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, where a public hearing was conducted on proposed VPP zoning amendments (Ordinance 1586-2024) that had been in development for over a year. The solicitor confirmed all required notification procedures under Pennsylvania law had been completed, including mailings to affected property owners, publication in the Daily Local News, posting on affected parcels, and review by the Chester County Planning Commission. The ordinance was scheduled for a second reading and consideration later in the evening, with the Chester County Planning Commission acknowledged for preparing the city's zoning map as part of the amendment process.

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  • May 3, 2021-BOS Regular Meeting Page 1 PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP

    May 3, 2021

    ·Jim Thorpe, PA
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    The Penn Forest Township Board of Supervisors held a regular monthly meeting on May 3, 2021, with four supervisors present (one attending by phone) and Township Solicitor Thomas S. Nanovic. During public comment, resident Larry Dusablon raised concerns about a noise ordinance, specifically objecting to provisions that allow disturbances until 2–3 a.m. and questioning the fairness of enforcement procedures that could expose residents to $1,000 fines if they cannot provide definitive proof of violations. Supervisor Bartulovich responded that complaints can be made at any time and that fines are only issued after a certain timeframe, but did not commit to changing the ordinance before a scheduled vote.

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  • MINUTES: JULY 19, 2016 MEETING 1 AMBLER BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES

    Jul 19, 2016

    ·Ambler, PA
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    The July 19, 2016 Ambler Borough Council meeting included recognition of Administrative Sergeant John C. Keefer's retirement from the police department and a public hearing on Ordinance 1099, which proposed repealing the Riparian Buffer Ordinance 1095 adopted in May 2016. The hearing revealed divided public opinion, with residents citing property rights concerns and inconsistent enforcement on one side, while others argued the ordinance protects sensitive riparian zones for community benefit; the solicitor clarified that Ordinance 1095 contains no enforceable restrictions and merely provides guidelines, while the floodplain ordinance remains in effect.

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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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    On October 19, 2021, the Wind Gap Borough Council met and discussed a proposed Verizon cell tower installation on municipal complex property, with Verizon representatives presenting plans and the Council requesting further documentation and options review before proceeding with lease agreement negotiations. The Council also addressed a speed limit study on Male Road, authorizing Borough Engineer Brian Pysher to conduct research on the road's history following the borough's acceptance of ownership in the 1990s and to communicate with PennDOT regarding speed enforcement procedures. The meeting included approval of October 4, 2021 minutes and attendance by six Council members, the Borough Solicitor, Engineer, and Manager, with Mayor Mogilski absent.

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  • City of Hazleton Government Study Commission Meeting ...

    Hazleton, PA
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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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  • JOURNAL of the PROCEEDINGS of the CITY COUNCIL

    Charleston, WV
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    On October 16, 2017, the Charleston, West Virginia City Council held a regular meeting with all 24 members present. Public speakers raised concerns including a request to review the 2008 CURA plan, issues regarding Anderson Heights Road becoming a cul-de-sac, concerns about Bill No. 7763 being incomplete, and problems with homelessness in the East End. The council also addressed two vehicle damage claims referred to the City Solicitor and began consideration of Resolution No. 967-17 regarding the Federal Historic Tax Credit program and its role in economic development and historic rehabilitation projects.

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  • Page 1 of 14 Moore Township Board of Supervisors 2491 Community Drive

    Moore Township, XX
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    The Moore Township Board of Supervisors held its regular monthly meeting on March 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the municipal building in Bath, PA, with Chairman Daniel Piorkowski, Vice Chairman David Shaffer, Supervisor Michael Tirrell, Township Manager Nicholas Steiner, Township Solicitor David Backenstoe, and Township Engineer Kevin Horvath present. The Planning Commission passed a motion to grant Conditional Final Approval for the Muschlitz Excavation Land Development (#22-03P/F) with conditions from KCE's review letter dated November 23, 2022, including a requirement to plant 44 Thujas trees and maintain them at a 10-foot level. The applicant indicated they have received PPL's blessing to plant the Thujas along the existing right-of-way agreement but have not yet received an amended ROW encroachment agreement from PPL and stated they do not intend to submit a new or amended encroachment agreement at this time. The adjacent Flood property also agreed to plant Thuja trees under a separate arrangement.

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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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    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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  • 1 WORCESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING

    Worcester, MA
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    On June 19, 2019, the Worcester Township Board of Supervisors approved monthly financial reports and bills totaling $245,637.69 for May 2019, and awarded a bid for the Defford Road Park Basin Project to G&B Construction as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The meeting included public comment on stormwater concerns, ordinance matters, and record retention requirements, with the Township Solicitor addressing insurance claim procedures and litigation-related issues.

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  • Page 1 of 10 Moore Township Board of Supervisors 2491 Community Drive

    Moore Township, PA
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    Moore Township Board of Supervisors held a Regular Monthly Meeting on April 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM with Vice Chairman David Shaffer, Supervisor Michael Tirrell, Township Manager Nicholas Steiner, Township Solicitor David Backenstoe, and Engineer Keith Lawler present. The Planning Commission approved conditional final approval of the Ronald White Lot Line Adjustment (#22-05P/F) per conditions in Keystone Consulting Engineers' review letter dated March 21, 2022, which addresses a subdivision originally created in 1987 but never recorded; the adjustment gives lot 2 twenty feet of frontage where it previously had zero and converts the driveway easement to owned land, making it a flag lot. The next scheduled meeting is May 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

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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 Council held a meeting on May 22, 2018, to discuss several infrastructure matters including the dedication of East First Street as a Borough street (requiring coordination with the developer and PennDOT regarding liquid fuels collection) and deteriorated curbing on Alpha and Fairview Avenues that may require property owner notification and repairs before a planned paving project. The meeting included five councilmen, the Mayor, Borough Solicitor, Borough Engineer, and Borough Administrator, with discussion of procedures for road acceptance, curb assessment criteria, and an incomplete agenda item regarding fire company cost recoupment.

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  • Page 1 of 4 Moore Township Board of Supervisors 2491 Community Drive

    Moore Township, PA
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    The Moore Township Board of Supervisors held its regular monthly meeting on December 3rd, 2024, at 6:00 PM, presided over by Vice Chairman David Shaffer, with Supervisor Michael Tirrell, Township Manager Stephen Nowroski, Township Solicitor David Backenstoe, and Township Engineer Kevin Horvath present. The board approved minutes from November 12th and 19th meetings, accepted the financial report, and authorized payment of bills totaling $110,214.21 from General Funds, $434 from Liquid Fuels, $552.50 from Open Space, and $1,972.25 from Community Days. The board also approved payroll and received departmental reports from Police, Fire and Ambulance, Public Works (noting leaf collection ending December 13th), and Recreation Commission (which scheduled park lighting for 5–8 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays). The Emergency Management Coordinator reported completing a NIMS 300 course and recommended the Fire Company obtain a functioning generator for shelter operations.

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  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES

    Greenville, SC
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    The Domestic Violence Advisory Committee met on July 1, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina, with representatives from law enforcement, solicitors' offices, state agencies, and victim advocacy organizations. The committee approved meeting minutes from March 25, 2019, welcomed a new member from the S.C. Department of Education, and began a presentation on paperless victim forms by representatives from the Newberry County Sheriff's Office and Lexington Police Department, though the presentation content was not included in the available notes.

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