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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
   • October 12, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council · October 27, 2026 Special Meeting of Council · November 2, 2026 Council Workshop
7. Treasurer's Report for October, 2026
   • Resolution No. ___ - Approving the Warrants for Salaries, Wages and Payments for the month of October, 2026
   • Resolution No. ___ - Approving Bills to by paid for October, 2026
8. Proclamations, Recognitions & Presentations

ACCOUNTABILITY & STRATEGIC PLAN REPORTS

9. 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
10. 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
11. Quarterly Strategic Plan Updates - Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
12. Unfinished Business
    • 2nd 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
    • 2nd 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
    • 2nd Reading of Bill 32 of 2026, an Ordinance Amending the Codified Ordinances of the City of Pottsville, to add Chapter 199, Synthetic Drugs
13. New Business
    • Announcement of dates for Budget and Council Workshops and Special Meetings for Remainder of 2026
    • Resolution in support of an LSA Grant for Schuylkill EMS to purchase Heart Monitors
    • Resolution approving the Police Contract for Captain Joe Welsh starting January 1, 2027
    • Resolution approving the Special Events application submitted by Cousin Dave Entertainment for Schuylkill County Brewfest Presentation of Brewsgiving scheduled for November 14, 2026
    • Resolution awarding a Certificate of Appropriateness to Metzprop3 LLC, for painting, lighting, façade renovations, and new windows at 110-112 S. Centre Street
    • Resolution awarding a Certificate of Appropriateness to Metz Hospitality LLC, for painting, lighting, façade renovations, and new windows at 100 S. Centre Street
    • Resolution to award M & T bank the 2027 Tax Anticipation Note
    • Resolution for submit an application for a LSA grant for the Pottsville Bureau of Police Technology Modernization Project
14. Board & Authority Appointments / Vacancies
    • Resolution to fill the unexpired term of Gracie Newton, term to expire February 6, 2027
    • Resolution to fill the unexpired term of Fredrick Lutkus, term to expire February 9, 2027
15. Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items
16. Executive Session (If Needed)
    • Purpose: Legal · Personnel · Real Estate · Contract Negotiations
17. Adjournment

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