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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.

CALL TO ORDER

4.

INVOCATION

5.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6.

ROLL CALL

7.

Approval of Minutes

Documents:

2022-12-12.pdf

8.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a.

Finance & Administration (President Weand)

b.

Efficient Methods Committee (Councilor Lebedynsky)

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

a.

EAC (Jim Derr)

b.

Regional Planning (Councilor Procsal)

c.

Blighted Property Review Committee (Councilor Procsal)

10.

COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT

11.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

12.

NEW BUSINESS

a.

Motion to approve and authorize execution of the Roadway Maintenance and Improvement Contribution Agreement between the Borough of Pottstown and the Pottstown Borough Authority

b.

Motion to approve and authorize execution of the First Amendment to the Credit Enhancement Agreement between the Borough of Pottstown and the Pottstown Borough Authority

c.

Motion to adopt an Ordinance adopting, approving and authorizing an amendment to the Intergovernmental Cooperative Implementation Agreement for the Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee, dated November 2022

d.

Motion to adopt an Ordinance ordaining a portion of a paper alley, located between West Street and North Washington Street

e.

Motion to adopt an Ordinance vacating and closing a portion of a paper alley between West Street and North Washington Street

f.

Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending the Bulk Wastewater/Septage Fee schedule for septage and sludge hauler fees

g.

Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing submission of an H2OPA grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for Stormwater Arch Rehabilitation in the amount of $1,488,146

h.

Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing submission of a PA Small Water and Sewer grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for Stormwater Arch Rehabilitation in the amount of $$500,000

i.

Motion to adopt a Resolution amending the Borough Fee Schedule associated with Parks and Recreation and Trash Fees

Documents:

Fee Schedule Amendment 2023.pdf

j.

Motion to authorize the Solicitor to send a letter to the Zoning Hearing Board in support of the zoning variance request of Michael Hoult for the property located at 992 North Washington Street

k.

Possible action on the zoning variance request of St. Paul’s Church and the Beacon of Hope for the property located 931 North Franklin Street

l.

Motion to grant the request of the Colebrookdale Railroad to install a walkway in Memorial Park, subject to the execution of a construction and maintenance agreement, and review and approval of Cedarville Engineering Group

m.

Motion to grant the Waiver of Land Development request of the Hill School for an addition to the existing Alumni Chapel, 860 Beech Street, and to proceed with the issuance of a building permit subject to compliance with all Borough ordinances

n.

Motion to grant the Waiver of Land Development request of the Montgomery County Housing Authority for the installation of an ADA compliant playground for the Existing Bright Hope Community, located at 540 West Walnut Street and to proceed with the issuance of a building permit subject to compliance with all Borough ordinances

o.

Motion to award the second Class 1 Towing License to Hawk’s Towing & Recovery, 401 West High Street in an amount equal to the first Class I Towing License

p.

Motion to award the bid for a Police Department 2017 Ford Explorer to Caleb Ringelberg, Harrisburg, PA, in the amount of $$6,850 as per the bid tabulation of December 29, 2022, subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

q.

Motion to award the bid for the Water Pipe, Fittings and Appurtenances as per the bid tabulation of December 30, 2022, as recommended by the Public Works Department and subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

Documents:

Water Pipes and Fittings Bid Tab 12-30-22.pdf

r.

Motion to award the bid for the Traffic Signs and Posts to Garden State Highway, Millville, NJ, as per the bid tabulation of December 30, 2022, subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

Documents:

Traffic Signs and Posts Bid Tab 12-30-22.pdf

s.

Motion to award the bid for the Breakaway Sign Posts to US Municipal Supply, Huntingdon, PA as per the bid tabulation of December 30, 2022, subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

t.

Motion to award the bid for Groups 1, 2 & 3 Lawn Maintenance bids to Green Leaf Landscaping, Gilbertsville, PA, as per the bid tabulation of December 30, 2022, subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

Documents:

Lawn Maintenance Bid Tab 12-30-22 (Gr 1-4).pdf

u.

Motion to award the bid for Group 4 Lawn and Right of Way Maintenance bid to Green Advantage, Reading, PA, as per the bid tabulation of December 30, 2022, subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

v.

Motion to adopt a Resolution appointing an individual to the Zoning Hearing Board for a three (3) year term to expire January 1, 2026

w.

Motion to appoint four individuals to the Blighted Property Review Committee for one (1) year terms to expire December 31, 2023

x.

Motion to appoint an individual to the Pottstown Borough Authority for a five (5) year term to expire January 1, 2028

y.

Motion to appoint an individual to the Vacancy Board for a one (1) year term to expire December 31, 2023

z.

Motion to grant the request of the Great American Brewery/Sly Fox to hold its 5K Road Running Race on May 20, 2023, resulting in the closure of portions of the Circle of Progress, Glasgow, Rice, West Chestnut and Prince Streets, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., subject to review and approval of the Police and Fire Departments

13.

REPORT OF BILLS

Documents:

14.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

15.

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PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Approval of Minutes

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance & Administration (President Weand)

Efficient Methods Committee (Councilor Lebedynsky)

COMMITTEE REPORTS

EAC (Jim Derr)

Regional Planning (Councilor Procsal)

Blighted Property Review Committee (Councilor Procsal)

COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to approve and authorize execution of the Roadway Maintenance and Improvement Contribution Agreement between the Borough of Pottstown and the Pottstown Borough Authority

Motion to approve and authorize execution of the First Amendment to the Credit Enhancement Agreement between the Borough of Pottstown and the Pottstown Borough Authority

Motion to adopt an Ordinance adopting, approving and authorizing an amendment to the Intergovernmental Cooperative Implementation Agreement for the Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee, dated November 2022

Motion to adopt an Ordinance ordaining a portion of a paper alley, located between West Street and North Washington Street

Motion to adopt an Ordinance vacating and closing a portion of a paper alley between West Street and North Washington Street

Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending the Bulk Wastewater/Septage Fee schedule for septage and sludge hauler fees

Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing submission of an H2OPA grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for Stormwater Arch Rehabilitation in the amount of $1,488,146

Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing submission of a PA Small Water and Sewer grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for Stormwater Arch Rehabilitation in the amount of $$500,000

Motion to adopt a Resolution amending the Borough Fee Schedule associated with Parks and Recreation and Trash Fees

Motion to authorize the Solicitor to send a letter to the Zoning Hearing Board in support of the zoning variance request of Michael Hoult for the property located at 992 North Washington Street

Possible action on the zoning variance request of St. Paul’s Church and the Beacon of Hope for the property located 931 North Franklin Street

Motion to grant the request of the Colebrookdale Railroad to install a walkway in Memorial Park, subject to the execution of a construction and maintenance agreement, and review and approval of Cedarville Engineering Group

Motion to grant the Waiver of Land Development request of the Hill School for an addition to the existing Alumni Chapel, 860 Beech Street, and to proceed with the issuance of a building permit subject to compliance with all Borough ordinances

Motion to award the second Class 1 Towing License to Hawk’s Towing & Recovery, 401 West High Street in an amount equal to the first Class I Towing License

Motion to award the bid for a Police Department 2017 Ford Explorer to Caleb Ringelberg, Harrisburg, PA, in the amount of $$6,850 as per the bid tabulation of December 29, 2022, subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

Motion to award the bid for the Water Pipe, Fittings and Appurtenances as per the bid tabulation of December 30, 2022, as recommended by the Public Works Department and subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

Motion to award the bid for the Traffic Signs and Posts to Garden State Highway, Millville, NJ, as per the bid tabulation of December 30, 2022, subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

Motion to award the bid for the Breakaway Sign Posts to US Municipal Supply, Huntingdon, PA as per the bid tabulation of December 30, 2022, subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

Motion to award the bid for Groups 1, 2 & 3 Lawn Maintenance bids to Green Leaf Landscaping, Gilbertsville, PA, as per the bid tabulation of December 30, 2022, subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

Motion to award the bid for Group 4 Lawn and Right of Way Maintenance bid to Green Advantage, Reading, PA, as per the bid tabulation of December 30, 2022, subject to review and approval of the Solicitor

Motion to adopt a Resolution appointing an individual to the Zoning Hearing Board for a three (3) year term to expire January 1, 2026

Motion to appoint four individuals to the Blighted Property Review Committee for one (1) year terms to expire December 31, 2023

Motion to appoint an individual to the Pottstown Borough Authority for a five (5) year term to expire January 1, 2028

Motion to appoint an individual to the Vacancy Board for a one (1) year term to expire December 31, 2023

REPORT OF BILLS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT