City Council meeting agenda — August 10, 2026

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer
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
Executive Session — If Needed
- Purpose: Legal · Personnel · Real Estate · Contract Negotiations
Public Comment for Agenda Items
Approval of Minutes
- July 13, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council · July 23, 2026, Special Meeting of Council
Treasurer's Report for July 2026
- Resolution – Approving the Warrants for Salaries, Wages and Payments for July 2026
- Resolution – Approving Bills to be paid for July 2026
Proclamations, Recognitions & Presentations
- Presentation from Parking Authority on implementation of 62+ program

Accountability & Strategic Plan Reports

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
Department Monthly Reports
- Police Department – Chief John Morrow
- Fire Department – Chief Misstishin
- Public Works – Tom Whittaker
- Administration – Robert Straebel/Lisa Shuman
- Codes/Planning & Zoning – Justin Trefsger
- Parks & Recreation – Dave Clark
Quarterly Strategic Plan Updates — Boards, Authorities, and Commissions

Unfinished Business
- Discussion Items: PADCO Contract Update · Granicus (Brightly) Software Update · Great Pottsville Cleanup 2026
- 2nd Reading of Bill No. 21 of 2026 – Providing for Use of City Parks and Recreational Areas to Educational Institutions (tabled from 7/13/26)
- 1st Reading of Bill No. 23 of 2026 – Amending Provisions for Street Excavations
- 2nd Reading of Bill No. 24 of 2026 – Designating the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority as a Land Bank for the City of Pottsville
New Business
- Discussion Items: CDBG Discussion on possible projects for 2027 · LSA grant submittal discussion · Tobacco Regulation Ordinance · Discussion of potential 2027 demolition projects using CDBG funds
- Resolution – Revising the Requirements for the Towing and Storage Garage List
- Resolution – Approving Appointment of Recreation Director
- Resolution – Approving a Special Events Application for the Sol Lipton Run Fest scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Resolution – Awarding a Certificate of Appropriateness to Menelaos Palles for painting at 217-219 N. Centre Street
- Resolution – Authorizing Robert Straebel as City Administrator to sign and submit any CDBG and HOME financial invoices for DCED for approval
- Resolution – Approving the Fair Housing Resolution
- Resolution – Approving the Section 504 Resolution
- Resolution – Supporting PADCO's Main Street Matters Façade Program Grant Application to DCED
- Resolution – Agreeing to accept title to property purchased by Lasting Legacy on West End Ave.
- Resolution – Approving a Subdivision plan for 307 W. Market Street contingent upon approval from the Planning Commission recommendation
- Resolution – Authorizing the City Administrator to solicit bids for the demolition of 3 properties
- Resolution – Appointing FSL as the exclusive independent Financial Advisor, Financial Consultant, and Grant Writing Consultant
- 1st Reading of Bill 25 of 2026 – Amending Chapter 220, Zoning, to Regulate the Use of Tobacco Stores/Smoke Shops
Board & Authority Appointments / Vacancies
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Executive Session — If Needed
- Purpose: Legal · Personnel · Real Estate · Contract Negotiations
Adjournment

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