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  • 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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  • April 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 15, 2026

·Hazleton, PA
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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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  • 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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  • City Council — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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    The Boston City Council held a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, with 11 of 12 councilors present. The Council approved and referred multiple appropriation measures to the Committee on Ways and Means, including the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, a $40 million appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund (addressing a $2.68 billion unfunded liability), $3.5 million for transportation infrastructure improvements, $5 million for coastal resilience projects, and a $384.7 million appropriation for various capital improvement projects across city departments.

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  • January 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 21, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    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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  • REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·Newark, NJ
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    The Mayor and Borough Council of East Newark held a regular meeting on December 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM to approve resolutions and address municipal business. The consent agenda included approval of bills totaling $626,558.60 for the period through December 10, 2025 (Resolution 154-25), a $1,197,000 Bond Anticipation Note designated as a "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation" (Resolution 155-25), and awarding Meals on Wheels Senior Food Provider Services to Legacy Hospitality & Entertainment Group, LLC (Resolution 156-25). The council also authorized shared services agreements with the Town of Guttenberg for animal control, clerk, financial administration, payroll, and tax collector services (Resolution 158-25), and with Hudson County for maintenance of borough-owned traffic signals and roadways (Resolution 159-25). Additional resolutions addressed staff changes, including the resignation of Mary Gaines and appointment of Jeniffer Da Silva as Secretary of the Joint Planning/Zoning Board, and authorized payment for the 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Phase III Project to Shauger Property Services (Resolution 163-25).

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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to discuss potential adoption of a Home Rule Charter, with six of seven commissioners present. Mayor Panto of Easton (population 30,504, annual budget $74 million) presented details on Easton's 2008 Home Rule Charter adoption, which expanded its city council from 5 to 7 members and enabled alternative revenue sources beyond property taxes. Jim Perry, President of Hazleton City Council with 11 years of service, testified that the current government structure limits revenue to property taxes and that a Home Rule Charter would provide options such as earned income tax to support city services. Commissioners Tom Bruno and Joe Zeller expressed support for pursuing a Home Rule Charter based on the need for alternative revenue mechanisms and community benefit, while the Commission heard a presentation from Pennsylvania Economy League consultant Fred Redding on the charter drafting process.

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  • October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
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    The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors met on October 21, 2025, with four of five board members present to discuss regular business including a request from the Pocono Mountain Public Library Director for a $150,000 tax anticipation loan in three installments to address state budget impasse concerns, along with a request for a de minimis millage increase of 0.076 mills. The board approved October 7 meeting minutes and received a police report indicating a finalized budget draft for board consideration and new vehicles in service. The library funding request was tabled for discussion at a future work session due to concerns about potential tax base impacts from anticipated government layoffs.

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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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  • 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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  • City of Madison Page 1 Printed on 9/10/2025 City of Madison Minutes – Approved

    Sep 10, 2025

    ·Madison, WI
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    The Madison Board of Assessors met on September 3, 2025, to review and approve property assessment recommendations from multiple appraisers for objections to 2025 property valuations. The board approved assessed value recommendations from appraisers A Van Berkel, D. Middleton, D. Edge, and J. Sutfin, with adjustments ranging from minor confirmations to significant reductions in assessed values across numerous parcels, including notable decreases such as a property reduction from $693,600 to $624,200 and another from $903,400 to $867,100.

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  • City of Madison Page 1 Printed on 9/3/2025 City of Madison Minutes - Approved

    Sep 3, 2025

    ·Madison, WI
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    The Madison Board of Assessors met on August 27, 2025, to review objections to 2025 property assessments. The board approved assessed value recommendations from three appraisers covering multiple properties, with adjustments ranging from minor changes to significant reductions—for example, one property's assessed value was lowered from $1,426,500 to $1,185,000. One objection was held pending further review, and all motions passed by voice vote.

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  • City of Madison Page 1 Printed on 8/20/2025 City of Madison Minutes – Approved

    Aug 20, 2025

    ·Madison, WI
    Minutes

    The Madison Board of Assessors held a meeting on August 13, 2025, to review objections to 2025 property assessments and approve appraiser recommendations for adjusted property values. The board approved assessed value recommendations from three appraisers across multiple properties, with adjustments ranging from minimal changes to reductions of up to $64,300 in assessed values. Board member Pete Strommen recused himself from discussion and voting on one objection due to a conflict of interest.

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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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  • Doylestown Township Finance Committee Minutes

    Mar 26, 2025

    ·Doylestown, PA
    Minutes

    The Doylestown Township Finance Committee held its March 26, 2025 meeting, where members unanimously re-elected Eric Cornwell as chairman, Michael Ivcic as vice chair, and Christina Maida as secretary. During the preliminary 2024 review, the Finance Director reported that Earned Income Tax revenues exceeded forecasts by 50% over the past decade, Operations achieved a positive variance of over $400,000, and capital spending came in $10 million under budget due to deferred park and community recreation center work moving to 2025. The committee also received an audit update noting that the Township's recent 5-year pension audit received a clean report, with full audited financial statements expected in Q2/Q3 2025 and a transition back to biennial pension audits anticipated.

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  • City of Madison Page 1 Printed on 6/26/2024 City of Madison Minutes – Approved

    Jun 26, 2024

    ·Madison, WI
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    The Madison Board of Assessors met on June 18, 2024, to review objections to 2024 property assessments. The board approved appraiser recommendations for multiple properties, adjusting assessed values across several parcels—including a significant reduction for 345 W Washington Novel Coworking LLC from $12,656,200 to $11,150,000, and amendments to residential properties with value decreases ranging from approximately $44,000 to $360,000. All motions were passed by voice vote with five members present.

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  • City of Madison Page 1 Printed on 6/18/2024 City of Madison Minutes – Approved

    Jun 18, 2024

    ·Madison, WI
    Minutes

    The Madison Board of Assessors met on June 5, 2024, to review objections to 2024 property assessments. The board approved appraiser recommendations for multiple properties across three separate motions, adjusting assessed values both upward and downward—including a reduction for the MacDonald property from $1,046,000 to $760,500 and the Kraus property from $911,400 to $757,300, while approving the recommendations of appraisers Van Berkel, Middleton, and Edge for various residential and commercial parcels.

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  • APPROVED MINUTES Hartford Township Regular Board Meeting, June 13, 2024

    Jun 13, 2024

    ·Hartford, CT
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    The Hartford Township Board met on June 12, 2025, and approved the 2025 tax rates (Operating .8170, Roads 1.4061, Fire Apparatus .7006) following a Truth in Taxation public hearing. The board also approved budget amendments, authorized payment of bills and payroll totaling $61,178.08, and allocated $87,500.00 for the first installment of MEC Fiber Aid Construction using ARPA and General Fund monies. Additional actions included approving a January 2026 completion timeline for a dangerous building at 60892 61st Ave and presenting the 2025-2026 budget for the General, Road, Fire, and Building Funds.

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  • Meeting Date Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    May 1, 2024

    ·Baltimore, MD
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    The Maryland Board of Public Works held a meeting on May 1, 2024, to approve multiple funding and licensing items. The Board approved $257,300 in Agricultural Cost Share Program funding for 13 individual grants, $62,050 in additional funding for two grants, and authorized reversion of $924,166 in balances from 30 completed or canceled agricultural projects. The Board also approved $1.2 billion in General Obligation Bonds ($1 billion tax-exempt and $200 million taxable) to finance the State's Capital Improvement Program, a $750,000 FY 2024 Operating grant to the West Baltimore County Redevelopment Authority, and $2.982 million in compensation to Gary Washington as an erroneously confined individual. Six wetlands licenses were granted for various projects, including 7,683 square feet of marsh plantings by Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works and 4,475 square feet created by Southwind Lot Owners Association in Queen Anne's County.

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  • City of Madison Page 1 Printed on 8/23/2023 City of Madison Minutes – Approved

    Aug 23, 2023

    ·Madison, WI
    Minutes

    The Madison Board of Assessors met on August 16, 2023, to review objections to 2023 property assessments. The board approved assessed value recommendations from four appraisers across multiple properties, with notable adjustments including reductions for Mifflin Properties LLC (from $5.49 million to $5.11 million and from $8.985 million to $8.339 million) and several residential properties with smaller value adjustments. All motions to approve the appraisers' recommendations passed by voice vote.

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  • COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF SYRACUSE REGULAR MEETING – JULY 24, 2023

    Jul 24, 2023

    ·Syracuse, NY
    Minutes

    The Syracuse Common Council held a regular meeting on July 24, 2023, addressing multiple items including a local law to grant permanent easements to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and Verizon New York for electric and telecommunication services at Shea Middle School and Bellevue Elementary School for $1.00. New business items included approving various commissioner appointments, authorizing agreements for youth recreation programs with costs up to $250 and $400 respectively, and endorsing a Downtown Committee grant application of up to $500,000 to the New York State Environmental Protection Fund for downtown infrastructure and recreation improvements. Additional matters covered a proposed local law amendment to increase income eligibility limits for property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities and corrections to tax assessment rolls for several properties.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes November 14, 2022 Approved November 28, 2022

    Nov 14, 2022

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council met on November 14, 2022, to advance the 2023 budget approval process, with key highlights including a balanced General Fund for the fourth consecutive year with no tax increase for the eighth year and no use of reserves. The council approved accounts payables and voted to advertise the preliminary 2023 budget, which includes $4.5 million in capital infrastructure investments and $400,000 in paving through the Liquid Fuels fund, with a public forum scheduled for December 5 before final approval on December 12. Finance Director Rich Troutman also reported on the city's Chester tax commission meeting, noting the city receives several million dollars annually in Earned Income Tax while contributing just over $700 to the commission's budget.

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  • City of Madison Page 1 Printed on 7/14/2021 City of Madison Minutes – Approved

    Jul 14, 2021

    ·Madison, WI
    Minutes

    The Madison Board of Assessors met on July 7, 2021, to review and approve assessed value recommendations for properties with objections to their 2020 assessments. The board approved appraisals from five appraisers covering multiple properties, with notable adjustments including Princeton Club Real Estate LLC's assessment being reduced from $10,704,000 to $9,634,000 and several other residential and commercial properties receiving minor reductions or maintaining their current values. All appraiser recommendations were approved by voice vote.

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  • Charleston Land Reuse Agency February 9, 2021 2:00 pm ...

    Feb 9, 2021

    ·Charleston, WV
    Minutes

    The Charleston Land Reuse Agency met on February 9, 2021 via Zoom with all board members present. The Treasurer reported revenues of $468.56 since the last meeting, with a fund balance of $243,624.82 and no expenditures. The board decided not to pursue purchase of the property at 808 Hendrix Avenue from the 2019 county tax sale, received a $2,000+ redemption check for 924 2nd Street, and discussed ongoing efforts regarding 2020 tax sale properties and a property adjacent to Cato Park where the process server was unable to serve notice to the owner.

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  • ACTIONS MEETING OF THE COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL July 13, 2015 ACTION TAKEN

    Jul 13, 2015

    ·Hartford, CT
    Minutes

    On July 13, 2015, the Hartford Court of Common Council approved nine items submitted by Mayor Segarra, including authorization to accept federal and state grants for underage drinking enforcement, youth services, and juvenile justice programs; appointment of McGladrey LLP as the city's independent auditor; transfer of uncollectible delinquent motor taxes from 2004 to the Suspense Book; and authorization to extend a public health grant through June 30, 2017. Several items were referred to committee review, including proposed amendments to a lease for Hartford Public Schools space at 960 Main Street and authorization to reopen Bedford Street to vehicular traffic, while the council also entered executive session to discuss pending litigation.

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  • COUNCIL’S ACTIONS MEETING OF THE COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 2014

    Mar 24, 2014

    ·Hartford, CT
    Minutes

    On March 24, 2014, the Hartford Court of Common Council reviewed and referred multiple mayoral communications to appropriate committees, including authorization requests for four ten-year 40% tax abatement agreements with housing associations and cooperatives in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development, and approval for the FY14 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The council also addressed personnel matters, including the appointment of Darrell V. Hills as Hartford's Chief Operating Officer (scheduled for special committee review on March 31, 2014), reappointments to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission, and acceptance of a donation from Organización Puertorriqueños Unidos.

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  • 1 MEETING MINUTES Monroe County Income Tax Council ...

    Bloomington, IN
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  • Council met in regular session on Tuesda

    Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on November 10, 2020 via Zoom teleconference, during which attorney Ray Rinaldi presented a major development proposal for the old Pagnotti Mining site. The Hazleton Creek Commerce Center project represents approximately $500 million in capital investment and would include commercial buildings of one million square feet or more, with the developer requesting a 10-year LERTA (Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance) exemption while maintaining current tax collections on the existing property. The project is projected to generate $3.5 million to $6 million annually in tax revenue for the city, school district, and county once the exemption period ends, with land development review hearings scheduled for December.

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  • Ny

    Albany, NY
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    The Albany Regional Board of Review met on May 15, 2024, to hear three petitions for relief. All three petitions—from Lansing Engineering, LLC (No. 2024-0198), S&A Upstate Rentals, LLC (No. 2024-0202), and FooBar, LLC (No. 2024-0077)—were granted with conditions by unanimous vote of the four-member board chaired by Acting Chairman Andy Ellis.

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  • Hartford Township

    Hartford, CT
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    Hartford Township held a Regular Board Meeting on January 8, 2026, with all board members present. The board approved budget amendments and bills/payroll totaling $35,204.99, adopted Resolution 26-1 regarding poverty exemption income guidelines and tax value reduction policies, and accepted a proposal from Elevate Designs to update the township website for ADA compliance. A special meeting was scheduled for January 29, 2026, to review a Zoning Ordinance update.

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