Agenda · June 8, 2026
City Council meeting agenda — June 8, 2026
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer
- Roll Call
- Mayor: Smith
- Council Members: Botto, Marsh, Price, Wollyung
- City Administrator: Shuman · City Solicitor: Sterns · City Treasurer: Dragna · City Controller: Weres
- Executive Session (If Needed)
- Purpose: Legal / Personnel / Real Estate / Contract Negotiations
- Public Comment for Agenda Items
- Approval of Minutes
- May 11, 2026 Special Meeting of Council
- 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
- Proclamations, Recognitions & Presentations
- Presenting the 3 winners of the Soap Box Derby Certifications of Appreciation
ACCOUNTABILITY & STRATEGIC PLAN REPORTS
- 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
- 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
- Quarterly Strategic Plan Updates — Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items
- Executive Session (If Needed)
- Purpose: Legal / Personnel / Real Estate / Contract Negotiations
- Adjournment