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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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On October 27, 2025, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the October 13 meeting minutes and accounts payables by unanimous vote. John Sly from ALS/Westwood EMS presented year-to-date emergency response data, reporting 1,261 total responses with 111 responses in September, including 114 medical incidents, six falls, four vehicle accidents, four overdoses, and four cardiac arrests; he also announced that outgoing EMS Chief Kennedy is transitioning to local government after 15 years of service and will be replaced by Chief Barnes.
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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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The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, with four of seven members present. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting and accounts payables, and conducted the swearing-in of four new police officers through a civil service process that began in May, including three full-time officers to fill vacancies and one position created through acceptance of a Department of Justice COPS training grant.
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The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on July 14, 2025, where all seven council members were present. The council approved the June 23 minutes and accounts payables unanimously. Lisa Doan-Harley, chair of the Historical Commission, presented on the successful July 26 Town Tours and Village Walks event, which attracted 105 participants from the region and surrounding areas, and discussed plans for future tours and recruitment of new commission members.
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On June 9, 2025, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the May 27 meeting minutes and accounts payables by unanimous vote (6-0). Dr. Lisa Doan-Harley, chair of the Historical Commission, presented information about the Town Talks and Village Walks program—a Chester County initiative in its 31st year—announcing that Coatesville's first tour would take place on June 26, 2025, featuring the city's historic district with emphasis on Main Street, Lincoln Highway, and Art Deco architecture dating from the interwar period (1925-1941).
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The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, where council members approved the March 24 meeting minutes and accounts payable. Shakira Davis from the 2nd Century Alliance presented a Coatesville beautification plan initiative aimed at revitalizing public spaces, courtyards, and the downtown area by addressing infrastructure issues such as broken lights, deteriorating benches, poorly maintained planters, and inadequate trash receptacle placement that contribute to littering and diminished community appearance.
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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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The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on August 26, 2024, with six of seven council members present; the meeting included approval of the August 12 meeting minutes and accounts payables, and a presentation from Bridge Academy regarding their need for expanded facilities to accommodate over 125 children and staff, with the organization having spent significant resources over five years searching for a larger space within the city. An executive session was held prior to the meeting to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.
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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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On April 22, 2024, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the April 8 meeting minutes and ratified accounts payables. The council presented a letter of recognition to Ethan Poetic, a local motivational speaker and life coach, acknowledging his work mentoring youth and inspiring community members who have faced poverty and difficult circumstances.
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The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on March 25, 2024, with six of seven council members present. The council approved previous meeting minutes and accounts payables by 6-0 votes, and Chief Laufer presented a recognition ceremony for Corporal Paul Antonucci, who was retiring after 16 years of service with the Coatesville Police Department to join the West Caln Township Police Department. The meeting also included an executive session earlier in the evening to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.
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The Coatesville City Council met on January 22, 2024, with all seven council members present. The meeting included approval of prior meeting minutes and accounts payables, the swearing in of new full-time Officer Joel Williams (who previously worked part-time and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting), and a presentation from Joyce Chester, president and CEO of Chester County OIC, offering thanks to the council and city manager. An executive session had been held earlier to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.
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The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, where members approved previous meeting minutes and accounts payable, though Councilwoman Scamuffa dissented on the latter vote. During discussion, the council noted a contract termination with Aramark that will save over $10,000 annually by switching to Clemens, and addressed questions about elevator inspection frequency and substantial travel charges for park maintenance services. An executive session was held earlier in the evening to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.
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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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The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on July 12, 2021, with six of seven council members present. The council approved the previous meeting's minutes and accounts payables, added a presentation on new part-time police officers to the agenda, and heard a presentation from Vincent Derek Smith about planning an African American Cultural Fair scheduled for July 26-31, 2021, featuring local entertainment, poetry, jazz, gospel, and a black business expo.
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The Coatesville City Council held a virtual meeting on October 15, 2020, with Vice President Carmen Green presiding in the absence of President Linda Lavender-Norris. The council approved the September 28 meeting minutes and accounts payable, and addressed a Public Works computer replacement necessitated by storm damage to the building. The council also heard a presentation from Senator Andrew E. Dinniman, who received a proclamation recognizing his career involvement in Coatesville and county Democratic politics since the 1970s, and added two action items to the agenda regarding an Ortiz settlement and Rosado agreement.
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On October 1, 2019, the Valley Township Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the township code to designate portions of Robinson Avenue, Buckthorn Drive, and Oaklyn Lane as one-way streets. Two residents from Robinson Avenue provided comments expressing concerns about obstructions in the road right-of-way and citing studies about increased vehicle speeds resulting from two-way to one-way street conversions. The Board indicated the new traffic pattern would take effect around November 1, 2019, with advance notice letters to affected residents, warning signage with blinking lights, and an initial two-week warning period from police before selective enforcement.
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On December 1, 2025, the City of Coatesville held a public hearing on the 2026 budget before the City Council. The minutes document the discussions and decisions made regarding the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Specific budget figures and policy changes from the hearing are not detailed in the provided document header and preview information.
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