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The council will consider proclamations, department reports, and multiple resolutions related to grant applications, infrastructure improvements, and administrative matters. The agenda includes second readings of four ordinance amendments addressing street excavations, property maintenance, fire prevention, and fee schedules.
The Committee will vote on which properties should receive blight certification letters under the city's Redevelopment and Blight Plan. The Committee will also discuss additional properties nominated through Code Enforcement activity and member referrals.
Council will consider a revised resolution supporting a grant application for improvements to Race Street. Council will also vote on hiring a new Code Enforcement Officer.
The Authority will review August financial reports and approve loan agreement updates for multiple properties, a real estate listing action, and intergovernmental cooperation agreements for land bank properties.
City Council will hold a public hearing on tobacco store zoning and consider ordinances on motorized vehicle helmets, park access for schools, and street excavations. The agenda also includes discussion of a Commerce and Revitalization Improvement Zone Authority and grant funding opportunities.
The Committee will review a Preliminary Strategic Blight Plan and authorize actions to certify priority properties. Discussion will cover property acquisition strategies through county sales, land bank utilization, and authorization of notices to property owners.
The authority will review July financial reports, discuss multiple real estate matters including conservatorships and a tax assessment appeal, and consider land bank and staffing proposals.
Council will review the Parking Authority's 62-plus program, consider multiple resolutions for appointments and community projects, and debate unfinished bills including land banking and street excavation amendments. Agenda includes new business discussions on grant submissions and potential demolition projects.
City Council will consider applications for state grants supporting recreation and transportation initiatives at a special meeting. The agenda also includes appointment of an interim building code official.
The Pottsville Redevelopment Authority will review real estate matters at several properties, including lease and occupancy issues at 1. S 2nd Street, and will receive grant program and administrative updates.
Council will consider amendments to zoning and safety ordinances, vote on contracts for street improvements and security systems, and approve the Strategic Plan.
The City Council will consider approval of the sale of a 1989 Humvee M998 and approval of submission of a Rural Focused Opportunity Zone proposal to the Department of Community and Economic Development.
The Redevelopment Authority will review financial reports, address real estate matters including lease and storage issues at 1 South 2nd Street, consider the status of the Executive Director position, adopt a Strategic Plan, and approve continued management services.
Council will vote on permanent solicitor and city administrator appointments, multiple bill amendments on regulations, and service contracts. Special events approvals and summer employment authorizations are also scheduled.
The committee will review the blighted property list for additions and deletions, discuss Brightly integration for reporting and mapping, and consider adoption of a strategic plan.
Agenda includes monthly financial approvals, real estate transactions involving lease proposals and tax appeals, executive director hiring review, and geotechnical studies for a downtown property.
City Council meeting with a public hearing on a liquor license transfer and approval of zoning amendments for skill games. Also covers authorization of special events and multiple employment offers for summer positions.
The Blighted Property Review Committee, established in 2022, consists of five members representing council, redevelopment, planning, and at-large positions. The agenda includes updates on the property list and review of the strategic plan.
The commission reviewed progress on TreePennsylvania Grant tree plantings, with 16 of 26 trees planted to date and 10 more to be planted on Centre Street, 18th Street, and West End Avenue. Upcoming initiatives include a project to plant 20 trees downtown with PADCO, an Arbor Day presentation on April 24, and a 5th Ward walk-through on May 18.
The Authority will approve the February Treasurer's Report, consider demolition and parking conditions at S 2nd Street, and address the Executive Director position and bylaws review.
Council will approve March 2026 financial warrants and bills, consider multiple resolutions for grant applications and service contracts, and receive updates on city infrastructure and community initiatives.
The board reorganized with new officer appointments and reviewed finances including a $19,592.18 allocation from the School Area Community Foundation. Updates on community parks, a 250th celebration initiative, and fundraising opportunities were also discussed.
Council will vote on three grant applications and a property listing contract for Union Station. Updates on the Mahantongo Street demolition project and municipal software implementation are also scheduled.
The Authority addresses the interim Executive Director's March 31 resignation and opens a search for the position. The agenda includes property matters involving 1. S 2nd Street and 10 N. 3rd Street.
Council will consider grant applications for the Pottsville Greenways Project and Police Station renovation, along with approval of property purchases, departmental reports, and city appointments.
The meeting will review January 2026 financial reports and consider real estate matters including proposals for properties at 1 S. 2nd and 10 N. 3rd Streets, as well as governance issues including bylaws revision and an executive director job description.
Council will consider four ordinances on city personnel procedures, mechanical amusement devices, and budget amendments; appoint interim city engineer and financial advisor; and address vacancies on multiple boards and authorities. Approval is also sought for two special events.
Council will consider multiple ordinances including budget amendments and property condemnations on Mahantongo Street. The agenda also includes grant applications for community trails and multimodal transportation, plus a $1 million funding request for a new fire engine.
The January 21 meeting features a board reorganization with officer elections for 2026, followed by a regular session addressing financial reports, property development updates, and administrative procedures.
Council will vote on the property assessment rate and on measures to address blighted properties at 800-804 Mahantongo Street. The agenda also includes approval of the Schuylkill Winterfest 2026 and other city business.
Council will address departmental reorganization with new interim appointments, consider zoning ordinances for skill games, vape shops, and senior-friendly parking, and review multiple board and authority appointments aligned with strategic planning initiatives.
The Redevelopment Authority will discuss the 2026 meeting schedule, approve financial reports and bills, consider a lease proposal for 1 South Second Street from Page One Design, and receive updates on properties including the Thompson Building and Garfield Diner.
Council will consider multiple appointments to city boards and authorities, award a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Centre Street property, and adopt the Schuylkill County Emergency Operations Plan.
The Council will consider a $250,000 LSA grant for a new YMCA gymnastics center and conduct the first reading of the 2026 municipal budget. Public comment will address recent disciplinary action.
The Redevelopment Authority will review and approve financial statements and bills totaling $5,893.60. The agenda includes updates on several downtown properties and Alvernia University initiatives.
The Council will reappoint two members to the Board of Appeals, authorize the advertisement for a City Administrator position, and approve agreements for street restoration and parking. The meeting will also include discussion of a proposed Towing Rotation Ordinance and approval of a $500,000 statewide capital improvement grant.
The authority will approve bills totaling $7,149.77, review financial reports, and receive project updates on 101 N. Centre Street and conservatorships.
Council will consider authorization for demolition of four deteriorating properties and approval of the Schuylkill County Brewfest on November 15, 2025. The agenda includes resolutions on conservatorship of abandoned properties, tax exemptions for building improvements, and state aid pension fund distribution.
The Redevelopment Authority will review financial reports, approve opening a new bank account, and discuss a $4 million RACP grant for Rosalia Hotel expansion.
The City Council will consider conditional employment offers for a Truck Driver and part-time Street Department Laborer, adopt a new towing policy, and support an application to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for a noise regulation exemption.
The Authority will review financial matters, property conservatorship updates, and personnel needs including approval of bills, claims, and a fidelity bond, and advertising for a part-time executive director.
The Council will consider resolutions for police staffing and equipment, appointment of a school crossing guard, and adoption of the Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additional items include authorization to advertise for a Code Enforcement Officer and approval of the Pottsville City Cruise special event.
The Authority will consider conservatorship petitions for multiple properties, approve bills and treasurer's reports, review Thompson Building updates, and evaluate grant writing services.
Council will hear presentations regarding a Strategic Management Planning Program Grant and Fair Hiring Board announcements, and consider multiple resolutions including approval of a special events application, CDBG/HOME financial authorizations, and transportation grant submissions.
The Redevelopment Authority will review bills and updates on downtown properties, including the Thompson Building and 101 N. Centre Street. The agenda also includes a vote on sending notices to property owners under the Urban Redevelopment Law.
The commission reviewed results from the spring TreePA Grant, which distributed 1,200 trees to over 50 communities, and discussed upcoming plantings for fall 2025 and spring 2026. The group also addressed tree maintenance concerns including black knot disease management.
The Council will receive public comment on candidates for a vacant seat and hold a work session covering a proposed August bike race, CRIZ update, and Stop the Bleed initiative. The agenda includes seven resolutions on labor agreements, summer staffing, paving contracts, signage approvals, and a police termination.
The meeting covers updates on the Pottsville Nursing Home project, conservatorships and property litigation, RACP initiatives with Alvernia University, and a business incubator update.
The City Council will appoint two police corporals and approve summer employment for multiple positions including a pool manager and lifeguards. The council will also discuss amendments to the Hospital Authority's Statement of Purpose regarding the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Program.
The commission will review tree maintenance activities, including treatment for black knot infestation, and promote Arbor Day with local students. Jaq Payne, national director of the National Champion Tree Program, will discuss identifying and protecting America's largest trees.
The Redevelopment Authority will review updates on the Pottsville Nursing Home Project and ongoing property conservatorships, and discuss bills, mini grants, and staffing matters.
Council will consider multiple appointments to boards and commissions, approve grant applications and infrastructure projects, and hear from community organizations regarding volunteer medicine and animal welfare initiatives.
The Redevelopment Authority will discuss and approve the Pottsville Nursing Home Project, Peacock Street Project Properties, conservatorship updates, Alvernia University RACP approval, and bills totaling $18,160.68.
The Shade Tree Commission discussed the Spring 2025 TreePA Grant initiative to plant 20 trees across multiple Pottsville locations. An Arbor Day celebration is planned for April 25 at Bunker Hill Playground, and the Commission is conducting an inventory assessment of tree coverage in the city.
The council will approve appointments to municipal boards including the Sewer Authority, Zoning Hearing Board, and Fair Hiring Board. Special events will include the Yuengling Lager Jogger and Pottsville Film Festival, and the council will authorize the 2025 4th of July fireworks. Two ordinances will receive second readings.
The Shade Tree Commission reviewed tree inventory, approved January minutes, and planned spring tree planting across multiple city locations with 20 trees from the TreePA Grant.
The Council will appoint a police sergeant and housing rehabilitation manager, approve St. Paddy's Day parade permits and a related street closure, and read ordinances on salary and vegetation management.
The Commission will elect new officers, discuss budget considerations and tree planting locations, and review the 2024 year-end report showing 91 trees handled through planting, pruning, and care activities.
The council will hear presentations on the Strategic Management Planning Program and HOME grant, and vote on resolutions including departmental leadership appointments and a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the police union (FOP lodge #44, 2025–2028). Two ordinances will receive second readings.
City Council will swear in Councilman Wood, consider resolutions for development projects and appointments, and conduct readings of the 2025 budget and tax ordinances.
The Redevelopment Authority will discuss conservatorship updates for the Thompson Building, Mount Hope Avenue, and Centre Street properties. The agenda includes approval of $14,602.54 in attorney bills and updates on PASD RACP and 307 W. Market Street.
The Council will swear in new Mayor Mark J. Atkinson and vote on several city appointments, including a new Patrolman. The meeting will also include a discussion of third-party inspection proposals and other municipal matters.
The city council will address the mayor's resignation, approve police personnel actions and city contracts, and consider a grant application for the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone. Members of the public are invited to honor the outgoing mayor.
The Shade Tree Commission will consider August meeting minutes and coordinate a Scout Troup 615 community cleanup at Yuengling Park. Agenda items include environmental justice forest grants, tree trimming projects in Pottsville, and planning for tree planting in January 2025.
The Shade Tree Commission will approve previous meeting minutes and discuss fall tree planting initiatives, including environmental justice forest grants and bare root tree programs.
City Council will vote on appointments to patrolman, tax office clerk, and board positions, and will hold second readings on four ordinances.
May council meeting with 2024 summer employment offers, bid awards for equipment and paving, and first readings of ordinances on animals, property maintenance, and food-handling regulations.
Council will receive departmental reports, hear updates on parks and infrastructure projects, and consider resolutions for special events approvals, equipment leasing, and property management.
The Commission will approve recent meeting minutes and discuss spring tree planting activities, including a TreePA grant for 7 trees and an Arbor Day celebration featuring student art and poetry submissions honoring Smokey Bear's 80th birthday.
The Council will appoint Brandon Costenbader as Patrolman, authorize property transactions, and accept property for the Race Street Playground. A second reading of the salary ordinance is scheduled.
The Shade Tree Commission will approve spring tree orders for 19 plantings across multiple sites and plan the April 26 Arbor Day celebration.
The Redevelopment Authority will address a farm store update and property conservatorship matters, including updates on several properties under redevelopment and pending bid results.
The City Council will consider municipal appointments, approve a $270,112.66 contract for the Discovery Park Project, and authorize several special events. The agenda also includes certificates of appropriateness and a first reading of a salary ordinance, with public comment on a parking issue.
The Board of Appeals will hold a hearing with testimony and an executive session to discuss Code Department requirements.
The Authority will review updates on property acquisitions and redevelopment projects, including a conservatorship hearing scheduled for 823 N. 16th Street and a demolition plan for Garfield Square. A cooperation agreement between the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority, Alvernia University, and the City will be considered.
The Council will address City Hall security upgrades, consider several board and authority appointments, and approve a three-year solid waste services contract.
The commission approved October minutes and addressed tree removal on Edwards Street. Agenda includes fall tree orders through the TreePA Grant program (61 trees), community service with Boy Scouts, a $500 budget request, and Tree Tender Training Series (January–February 2024).
Council will hear presentations on the Shade Tree Commission and a proposal from Rotary Baseball Association for a new training facility, and consider multiple resolutions and an animals ordinance.
The commission will approve minutes, address tree removal on Edwards Street, coordinate fall tree planting and distribution, and conduct pruning activities with community volunteers.
The council will consider reappointments to multiple boards and authorities and approve the road salt bid for the 2023-2024 season. Additional business includes approval of pension fund distribution and authorization for the Discovery Park project.
The Commission will approve the August minutes and discuss tree removal and replacement on Edwards Street, fall tree orders, and distribution of 19 grant trees. Planned activities include educational workshops, planting preparation, and pruning.
Council will consider appointments to the police department, authorize competitive bidding for fuel and road salt, approve COVID relief funding for fire companies, and approve designs for a new city website. An update on Black Rock matters will be provided.
The Shade Tree Commission will address tree removal and planting on Edwards Street, plan a community walk for Centre Street tree suggestions, approve fall amendments and biochar applications, and allocate bare root grant trees for locations throughout town.
Council will hold an initial discussion of a Stormwater Authority, consider approving a Cable T.V. Franchise agreement with Service Electric and a Special Events Permit for the PBA's 3rd Annual Oktoberfest. A public meeting on Community Development Block Grants is scheduled for 5:45 p.m.
The Authority will address payment of bills totaling $1,635.30 for city properties and discuss conservatorship updates on several city-owned sites. The meeting includes a sales agreement extension for 109-111 S. Centre and discussion of community initiative façade grant programs.
The council will consider several board appointments, approve special events permits for summer and fall activities, and adopt fair housing and Section 504 compliance resolutions. The agenda also includes authorization for building safety upgrades and code management software implementation.
The council will consider multiple summer employment resolutions, approve library facility improvements and grant authorization, and process subdivision and annexation approvals. Additional agenda items include a police patrolman appointment, workforce training grant authorization, and a second reading of an ordinance regarding Washington Street.
The Authority will discuss conservatorship updates for multiple properties and an acquisition update for 10 North 3rd Street. Legal bills totaling $6,503.97 will also be reviewed for approval.
The agenda includes appointments to city boards and commissions, summer employment offers for pool and parks staff, ordinance readings on building codes and standards, and approval of special events permits including the Schuylkill County Brewfest and 2023 fireworks.
Council will consider approval of a liquor license transfer to CG Liquor, LLC, review the 2023 paving schedule and crosswalk program, and hold first readings on five bills updating building and construction codes.
The Authority will discuss conservatorship updates for West Market Street and consider new conservatorships for properties on Mt. Hope Ave, George St, and Carbon Street. Bills will be reviewed for approval.