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Agenda · May 11, 2026

City Council meeting agenda — May 11, 2026

Monday, May 11 · 5:00 pm — Council Chambers – City Hall, 401 N. Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901

  1. Call to Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer
  3. Roll Call
    • Mayor: Smith · Council Members: Botto, Marsh, Price, Wollyung · City Administrator: Shuman · City Solicitor: Sterns · City Treasurer: Dragna · City Controller: Weres
  4. Public Hearing on Liquor License Transfer for 120 S. Centre St.
  5. Executive Session (If Needed)
    • Purpose: Legal / Personnel / Real Estate / Contract Negotiations
  6. Public Comment for Agenda Items
  7. Approval of Minutes
    • April 13, 2026 Special Meeting of Council
  8. Treasurer's Report for April 2026
    • Resolution No. ___ - Approving the Warrants for Salaries, Wages and Payments for the month of April 2026
    • Resolution No. ___ - Approving Bills to be paid for April 2026
  9. Proclamations, Recognitions & Presentations

ACCOUNTABILITY & STRATEGIC PLAN REPORTS

  1. City Officials Reports
    • Mayor's Report – Mayor Smith · Update on City Admin Search and Fair Hiring Board
    • Director of Accounts & Finance Report – Councilman Marsh
    • Director of Streets Report – Councilwoman Botto
    • Director of Public Safety Report – Councilman Wollyung
    • Director of Parks Report – Councilman Price
    • Solicitor's Report – Solicitor Sterns
  2. Department Monthly Reports
    • Police Department - Chief John Morrow
    • Fire Department - Chief Misstishin
    • Public Works - Tom Whittaker
    • Administration - Lisa Shuman
    • Codes/Planning & Zoning - Justin Trefsger
    • Parks & Recreation - Dave Clark
  3. Quarterly Strategic Plan Updates - Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
  1. Unfinished Business
    • Discussion Items: Brightly Software Status Update · PADCO Contract Update · Discussion of neighborhoods for DCED Multimodal Grant Application
    • Resolution No. __ of 2026 – Amended Resolution Soliciting Requests for Proposals for a Permanent Solicitor and/or Assistant Solicitor, pursuant to Pottsville City Code 41-28 (revising the submission date)
    • Resolution No. ___ of 2026 – Approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the Pottsville Bureau of Police and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the Pottsville Bureau of Police to perform certain immigration enforcement functions under the Section 287(g) Task Force Model
    • Resolution No. ___ of 2026 - Approval of the sale of the 1989 AM General Humvee M998
    • Resolution No. ___ of 2026 - Extending the Deadline of the PADCO contract until July 31, 2026 (no change in compensation)
    • Resolution No ___ of 2026 – Naming Directors of Departments
  2. New Business
    • Discussion Items: Bicycle helmets in Pottsville · Parking Ordinance for 62+ Parking · Towing Rotation Discussion · Synthetic Drug Discussion
    • 1st Reading of Bill No. 13 of 2026 – Amending the Pottsville Zoning Ordinance to Regulate Skill Games
    • Resolution No. of 2026 – Approving the Transfer of the PLCB License No. R- 9463 into the City of Pottsville for 120 S. Centre St.
    • 1st Reading of Bill No. 14 of 2026 – Vacating a Strip of Land Situated on Washington Street, containing 100 Feet East of Centre Street to the Dead End and from the North Curb Line 12 and ½ Feet South to the Center of Washington Street
    • Resolution No. ____ Approving a Special Events Application and waiver of fees submitted by the Humane Fire Company for the Pottsville City Cruise scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026
    • Resolution No. ____ Approving a Special Events Application submitted by Mikaela Gavaletz for the Schuylkill Pridefest Event scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026
    • Resolution No. ___ Approving the Special Events Application submitted by Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin for the St. Patrick/St. Corpus Christi Procession scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026
    • Resolution No. ____ Offering conditional employment to Noralea Matz as the 2026 Summer Pool Manager
    • Resolution No. ____ Offering conditional employment to Jill Freeman as the 2026 Summer Education and Training Coordinator
    • Resolution No. ____ Offering conditional employment to 20 individuals as 2026 Summer Lifeguards at the JFK Pool
    • Resolution No. ____ Offering conditional employment to 19 individuals as 2026 Summer Concession Stand/Counter Help Worker at the JFK Pool
    • Resolution No. ____ Offering conditional employment to 7 individuals as 2026 Pool Maintenance Staff at the JFK Pool
    • Resolution No. ____ Offering conditional employment to 6 individuals as 2026 Summer Part-Time Park Laborers
    • Resolution No. ____ Approving a Certificate of Appropriateness to Metzprop 3, LLC for new signage at 120 South Centre Street
  3. Board & Authority Appointments / Vacancies
    • See attached List of Interested Persons
    • Recreation Commission: Appoint to fill the remainder of the term of Zach Reichert (term expires February 6, 2031)
  4. Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items
    • Jeff McCauley from the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance regarding the 911 trail route that is going to be throughout the State
  5. Executive Session (If Needed)
    • Purpose: Legal / Personnel / Real Estate / Contract Negotiations
  6. Adjournment

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