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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 COUNCIL MEETING ROOM
January 4, 2023
 7:00 PM



1.

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2.

PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY

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As always, Public Comment will be limited to three minutes per person. 

3.

INVOCATION

4.

PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

5.

Recognition of Retiree Corporal James O'Neill from the Pottstown Police Department

6.

PUBLIC COMMENT (ITEMS #7 thru #11)

7.

Motion to promote Corporal Peter Yambrick to the rank of Sergeant in the Pottstown Police Department, effective immediately

8.

Motion to promote Detective Brooke Hatfield to the rank of Corporal in the Pottstown Police Department, effective immediately

9.

Motion to promote Officer Zachary Robinson to the rank of Corporal in the Pottstown Police Department, effective immediately

10.

Motion to accept the resignation of 6th Ward Councilor Michael Paules

11.

Motion to adopt a Resolution filling the vacancy on Pottstown Borough Council, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Borough Code and appointing an individual as a Pottstown Borough Councilor of the Sixth Ward for a term to expire January 1, 2024

Documents:
  1. Council Vacancy.pdf
  2. Davis, Hannah - 6th Ward Councilor letter_Redacted.pdf
  3. Monastra, Andrew_Redacted.pdf
  4. Lichty, Joseph - 6th Ward Councilor letter_Redacted.pdf
  5. Buttaro, Sarah - 6th Ward Council position_Redacted.pdf
  6. Cornish, Laura 6th Ward Councilor_Redacted.pdf
12.

Subcommittee Reports

a.

Transportation

b.

Efficient Methods Committee (Councilor Lebedynsky)

c.

Ordinance Review Committee (Councilor Procsal)

d.

Economic Development & Business Liaison (PAID Executive Director Peggy Lee-Clark)

13.

Boards & Committee Reports

a.

Infrastructure (Councilor Lebedynsky)

Documents:
  1. Codes-Infratucture January 2023.pdf
b.

Land Bank Report (Peggy Lee-Clark, Administrator)

c.

Emergency Services Reports (Chief Hand)

d.

Human Relations Commission (Marcia Levengood)

e.

Library (Mindy Lipsky)

f.

Ricketts Community Center (Councilor Kirkland)

Documents:
  1. Ricketts Center Report January 2023.pdf
g.

Pottstown School District (Councilor Lindsay)

14.

Mayor's Report

15.

Manager's Report

16.

Roadway Maintenance Agreement (PBA & Borough)

Documents:
  1. Roadway Maintenance Agreement.pdf
17.

Credit Enhancement Agreement (PBA & Borough)

Documents:
  1. Credit Enhancement Agreement (First Amendment)10.19.22.pdf
18.

Resolution – H2O PA Stormwater Arch Rehabilitation

Documents:
  1. H2O PA.pdf
19.

Resolution – PA Small Water & Sewer – Stormwater Arch Rehabilitation

Documents:
  1. PA Small Water Sewer .pdf
20.

Fee Resolution Amendment

21.

Zoning Variance Request, Michael Hoult, 992 North Washington Street

Documents:
  1. Hoult, Michael, 992 North Washington St, Zoning_Redacted.pdf
22.

Zoning Variance Request, St. Paul’s Church, 931 North Franklin Street

Documents:
  1. Beacon of Hope -931 N Franklin App.pdf
23.

Zoning Variance Request, D3S Rentals, 3 East Third Street

Documents:
  1. D3S Rentals, 3 E Third Street - Zoning.pdf
24.

Zoning Variance Request, Munsey, Adele - 379 Cherry Street

Documents:
  1. Munsey, Adele_Redacted.pdf
25.

Colebrookdale Railroad, King Street – Request to Install Walkway in Memorial Park

26.

Hill School Chapel, 860 Beech Street - Waiver of Land Development

Documents:
  1. Hill School Chapel - Waiver of Land Development.pdf
27.

Bright Hope, Montgomery County, 540 West Walnut St – Waiver of Land Development

Documents:
  1. Bright Hope - MCHA - Waiver of Land Development.pdf
28.

Hawk’s Towing Bid Award

Documents:
  1. Hawks Towing License.pdf
29.

Municipal Police Vehicle Bid Award

Documents:
  1. Police Vehicle - Bid Award_Redacted.pdf
30.

Water Pipes & Fittings Bid Award (opens December 30th)

31.

Traffic Signs & Posts Bid Award (Opens December 30th)

32.

Lawn and Right of Way Maintenance Bid Award (Opens December 30th)

33.

Property Maintenance Bid Award (Opens December 30th)

34.

Wastewater Treatment Plant and Water Treatment Plant – Chemical Bid Award (opens January 5th)

35.

Septage and Sludge Hauler Fees Ordinance Amendment

36.

Fox Trot 5K Road Race, Circle of Progress, May 20, 2023

Documents:
  1. Sly Fox 5k - 5-20-23.pdf
37.

Upcoming Board Vacancies

a.

Blighted Property Review Committee (four 1-year terms)

Current Board

Deb Penrod, Ryan Procsal, Brian Hydier, Denise Hughes

Rebecca Swanson, RAMC

Documents:
  1. Vontor, Phil BPRC.pdf
  2. Sanchez, Jamie BPRC_Redacted.pdf
  3. Bouher, Richard BPRC.pdf
b.

Pottstown Borough Authority (one 5-year term)

Documents:
  1. Gibson, Mark - PBA Letter of Interest.pdf
  2. Gibson (PBA - letter of support).pdf
c.

Vacancy Board (one 1-year term)

d.

Zoning Hearing Board (one 3-year term)

Documents:
  1. Lenhart, Douglas ZHB.pdf
38.

Comments from Citizens Present

39.

Councilors' General Discussion

40.

Executive Session

41.

FOR REGULAR MEETING

a.

Ordinance - PARRC Intergovernmental Agreement

Documents:
  1. PARRC Ordinance.pdf
b.

Ordinances – West & Washington Street Paper Alley (Ordinance & Vacation)

Documents:
  1. West St Washington St. Ordaining Alley .pdf
  2. West St. Washington St- Vacating Alley.pdf
c.

Ordinance - Bulk Wastewater/ Septage Fee Schedule

Documents:
  1. Sewer Ord Amend.pdf