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Agenda · Posted October 9, 2026

City Council meeting agenda — October 12, 2026

Meeting scheduled Monday, October 12 · 5 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: Straebel · City Clerk: 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
    • September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council
    • September 24, 2026 Special Council Meeting
  7. Treasurer's Report for September, 2026
    • Resolution No. ___- Approving the Warrants for Salaries, Wages and Payments for the month of September, 2026
    • Resolution No. ___- Approving Bills to by paid for September, 2026
  8. Proclamations, Recognitions & Presentations
    • A Proclamation to formally Rename the Pavillion/Concession area at the JFK Recreational Complex Pool to The Noralea Matz Pavilion

ACCOUNTABILITY & STRATEGIC PLAN REPORTS

  1. City Officials Reports
    • Mayor's Report – Mayor Smith
    • Director of Accounts & Finance Report – Councilman Marsh
    • Director of Streets Report – Councilman Wollyung
    • Director of Public Safety Report – Councilwoman Botto
    • 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 Whitaker
    • Administration- Robert Straebel/Lisa Shuman
    • Codes/Planning & Zoning- Andrew VanArsdale
    • Parks & Recreation- Dave Clark
  3. Quarterly Strategic Plan Updates- Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
  1. Unfinished Business
    • 2nd Reading of Bill 26 of 2026 – An Ordinance Amending Provisions for Street Excavations
    • 2nd Reading of Bill 27 of 2026 - An Ordinance Amending the Codified Ordinances of the City of Pottsville to Amend Chapter 170 Property Maintenance
    • 2nd Reading of Bill 28 of 2026 - An Ordinance Amending the Codified Ordinance of the City of Pottsville to Amend Chapter 121 Fire Prevention
    • 2nd Reading of Bill 29 of 2026 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Misc. Fee Schedule, to update Real Estate Milage that was adopted for 2026.
  2. New Business
    • Department Communication and Chain of Command-Councilmember Wollyung (see attached email)
    • Plaque Discussion at the Swimming Pool/Discussion Regarding JFK Swimming Pool Concession Dedication- Councilmember Price
    • Banning of Sale of Synthetic Drugs Ordinance Discussion – Councilmember Price/Solicitor Sterns
    • Resolution Approving a 2026 CDBG Grant Application
    • Resolution Approving Demolition Bids Using CDBG Funds
    • Resolution to Approve a Multi-Modal Grant Application for Street Improvements to West Railroad Street
    • Resolution Approving an LSA Grant Submittal for Air Cylinders
    • Resolution to Adopt a Lease Agreement for Greenwood Hill Park (0 Wolfe Street)
    • Resolution to Approve Kafferlin Proposal for the STMP Program
    • Resolution Awarding Road Salt Bid
    • Resolution to Establish the Annual Salary for the Code Enforcement Officer
    • Resolution Approving Special Event Permit for Eagle Tavern Halloween Event
    • Resolution to Ratify the Special Event for Pennsylvania State Tailgate Party at the Eagle Tavern.
    • Resolution to approve Distribution of the 2026 State Aid for the Police and Non- Uniform Pension Plans
    • Resolution to authorize the City Clerk to solicit proposals for the 2027 Tax Anticipation Note
    • Resolution establishing certain procedures for fire insurance escrow
    • Resolution consenting to the Pottsville Land Bank acquiring properties in advance of the November 19, 2026 Schuylkill County Judicial Sale for the total cost of $100.00 each plus the cost of Deed preparation
    • Resolution to award a Certificate of Appropriateness to Konrad Ziejia, Crown Construction, for signage at 109 S. Centre Street
    • Resolution approving an agreement regarding cooperative sharing of services of the Assistant City Administrator
    • Resolution accepting a deed of dedication for the rear portion of 307 W. Market St.
    • Resolution to hold Council Workshop Meetings in November and December 2026
    • Resolution Regarding the Status of the Renewal of the Police Chief's Contract
    • 1st Reading of Bill 30 of 2026, An Ordinance Amending the Codified Ordinances of the City of Pottsville to Add Chapter 9, Article IX, Civil Service Commission
    • 1st Reading of Bill 31 of 2026, An Ordinance Amending the Codified Ordinances of the City of Pottsville, to add Chapter 20, City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Authority
  3. Board & Authority Appointments / Vacancies
    • Resolution to fill the unexpired term of Krystie Ward on the Recreation Commission (term expires Feb. 6, 2030)
    • Resolution to fill the unexpired term of Gracie Newton on the Recreation Commission (term expires Feb. 6, 2027)
  4. Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items
  5. Executive Session (If Needed)
    • Purpose: Legal / Personnel / Real Estate / Contract Negotiations
  6. Adjournment
    • Time: _____________________________________
    • Next Scheduled Meeting: ____________________

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