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1. Public Hearing — Amending Chapter 220, Zoning, to Regulate the Use of Tobacco Stores/Smoke Shops
2. Call to Order
3. Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer
   • Moment of Silence for the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
4. 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
5. Executive Session (If Needed)
   • Purpose: Legal · Personnel · Real Estate · Contract Negotiations
6. Public Comment for Agenda Items
7. Approval of Minutes
   • August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council
8. Treasurer's Report for August, 2026
   • Resolution—Approving the Warrants for Salaries, Wages and Payments for August 2026 · Resolution—Approving Bills to be paid for August 2026
9. Proclamations, Recognitions & Presentations

ACCOUNTABILITY & STRATEGIC PLAN REPORTS

10. 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
11. Department Monthly Reports
    • Police Department – Chief John Morrow · Fire Department – Chief Misstishin · Public Works – Tom Whittaker · Administration – Robert Straebel/Lisa Shuman · Codes/Planning & Zoning – Andrew VanArsdale · Parks & Recreation – Dave Clark
12. Quarterly Strategic Plan Updates — Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
13. Unfinished Business
    • Discussion: Granicus (Brightly) Software Update · Great Pottsville Cleanup 2026 Event Follow-up Report – Councilman Wollyung
    • 2nd Reading of Bill No. 15, Ordinance – Amending the Pottsville City Code to require Minors on Motorized Vehicles to Wear Helmets
    • 2nd Reading of Bill No. 21, Ordinance – Providing for Use of City Parks and Recreational Areas to Educational Institutions (tabled from 7/13/26)
    • 2nd Reading of Bill 25, Ordinance – Amending Chapter 220, Zoning, to Regulate the Use of Tobacco Stores/Smoke Shops
    • 1st Reading of Bill No. 26 – Amending Provisions for Street Excavations
14. New Business
    • Discussion: LSA Grant Submittal Follow-up – Grant Options · Update on Recruitment for Assistant City Administrator/Authority and Grants Manager – Appoint Council member to Interview Committee · CRIZ Discussion · Potential Multi-Modal Grant Project
    • Resolution – to Initiate the Establishment of CRIZ Authority
    • Resolution – Approving a Subdivision Plan for 307 W. Market Street Contingent Upon Approval from the Planning Commission
    • 1st Reading of Bill 27 – An Ordinance Amending the Codified Ordinances to Amend Chapter 170 Property Maintenance
    • 1st Reading of Bill 28 – An Ordinance Amending the Codified Ordinances to Amend Chapter 121 Fire Prevention
    • 1st Reading of Bill 29 – Amending Chapter 1 Misc. Fee Schedule to update Real Estate Mileage
    • Resolution – Authorizing the City Clerk to solicit bids for road salt for the 2026–2027 winter season
    • Resolution – Approving and consenting to the Pottsville Area Redevelopment Authority acquiring properties in advance of the October 29, 2026 Schuylkill County Judicial Sale for $100.00 per property
    • Resolution – Appointing a City Councilmember to an Interview Committee for the Assistant City Administrator/Authorities and Grants Manager
15. Board & Authority Appointments / Vacancies
    • Resolution – to Appoint to fill the remainder of the term of Rob Womer (term expires Feb. 9, 2030)
16. Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items
17. Executive Session (If Needed)
    • Purpose: Legal · Personnel · Real Estate · Contract Negotiations
18. Adjournment

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