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Agenda · Posted June 5, 2026

City Council meeting agenda — June 8, 2026

Meeting scheduled Monday, June 8 · 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. Executive Session (If Needed)
    • Purpose: Legal / Personnel / Real Estate / Contract Negotiations
  5. Public Comment for Agenda Items
  6. Approval of Minutes
    • May 11, 2026 Special Meeting of Council
  7. Treasurer's Report for May 2026
    • Resolution No. ___ - Approving the Warrants for Salaries, Wages and Payments for the month of May 2026
    • Resolution No. ___ - Approving Bills to by paid for May 2026
  8. Proclamations, Recognitions & Presentations
    • Presenting the 3 winners of the Soap Box Derby Certifications of Appreciation

ACCOUNTABILITY & STRATEGIC PLAN REPORTS

  1. City Officials Reports
    • Mayor's Report – Mayor Smith · 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
  4. Unfinished Business
    • Discussion: PADCO Contract Update
    • Resolution No. ___ of 2026 – Resolution Appointing Permanent Solicitor, pursuant to Pottsville City Code 41-28
    • Resolution No. ___ of 2026 - Approving a Settlement Agreement for an FOP Grievance
    • 2nd Reading of Bill No. 13 of 2026 – Amending the Pottsville Zoning Ordinance to Regulate Skill Games
    • 2nd 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
  5. New Business
    • Discussion: Councilwoman Botto to discuss the qualifications of individuals wanting to sit on City Boards, Authorities and Commissions
    • Discussion: Councilman Price to discuss The Pottsville Competitive Procurement and Fiscal Accountability Act · The Pottsville Efficient Council Proceedings Act · The Pottsville Alcohol Safety Awareness Act · The Pottsville Freedom of Educational Access Act · The Pottsville Fair Consumer Towing Ordinance
    • 1st Reading of Bill No. 15 of 2026 – Amending the Pottsville City Code to require Minors on Motorized Vehicles to Wear Helmets
    • 1st Reading of Bill No. 16 of 2026 – Amending the Pottsville City Code for Recreation Commission Nominations to Originate from City Council
    • 1st Reading of Bill No. 17 of 2026 – Amending the Pottsville City Code, chapter 210, article XI, Establishing the 62+ Free Parking Program
    • Resolution No. ___ of 2026 Appointing a City Administrator and Approving the City Administrator Employment Contract
    • Resolution No. ___ of 2026 - Offering 7 individuals conditional employment as 2026 Summer Lifeguards
    • Resolution No. ___ of 2026 - Approving the Special Events application submitted by PADCO for the Schuylkill County America 250 Parade and Festival Celebration to be held Saturday, June 27, 2026
    • Resolution No. ___ - Awarding the demolition contract for 717 W. Race Street
    • Resolution No. ___ - Awarding the 2026 Paving Equipment Rental contract to Tropp Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $42,500
    • Resolution No. ___ - Awarding the 2026 Milling contract to Schuylkill Paving, Inc. in the amount of $17,076.00
    • Resolution No. ___ Approved the request of waiver of fees for the Schuylkill Pridefest Event schedule for Saturday, June 20, 2026
    • Resolution No. ___ Offering conditional employment to 2 individuals as 2026 Summer part-time parks laborers
    • Resolution No. ___ Accepting the deed of dedication from GPASA for Division St. stormwater
  6. 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 Feb. 6, 2031)
    • Redevelopment Authority: Appoint ___________________ to fill expired seat of Matt DiRenzo (expires May 1, 2031)
  7. Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items
  8. Executive Session (If Needed)
    • Purpose: Legal / Personnel / Real Estate / Contract Negotiations
  9. Adjournment

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