PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY

Those participating virtually wishing to speak during Public Comment, whether participating by electronic device or telephone, must submit their name and full address through GoToMeeting chat or email at administration@pottstown.org. Requests to speak will be accepted until 7:05 p.m. , at which time chat will be closed, and no further requests for comment will be honored.
Those attending in person wishing to speak must sign the sign-in sheet located at the front of the meeting room.
As always, Public Comment will be limited to three minutes per person.

2.

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3.

INVOCATION

4.

CALL TO ORDER

5.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6.

ROLL CALL

7.

Approval of Minutes

Documents:

2022-09-12.pdf

8.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a.

Finance & Administration (President Weand)

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

a.

EAC (Jim Derr)

b.

Regional Planning (Councilor Procsal)

c.

Blighted Property Review Committee (Councilor Procsal)

Documents:

Blighted Minutes 2022-06-15.pdf

10.

COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT

11.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

12.

NEW BUSINESS

a.

Motion to grant the Conditional Use request of Donald E. Cloen d/b/a House of Prayer – Pottstown, to utilize a portion of the property located at 1304 East High Street as a church, with conditions as stated in the order dated October 11, 2022

b.

Possible action of the Zoning Variance request of Brad Hettinger for extended term use and storage, for the property located at 381 West High Street

c.

Possible motion to approve and authorize a stipulation and order with J. P. Mascaro & Sons for the Solid Waste Collection contract

d.

Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Solid Waste, to provide for shared dumpsters for certain property owners with contiguous parcels

e.

Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the DCNR-C2P2 program for the Chestnut Street Park Redevelopment project, in the amount of $239,320

f.

Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the PECO Green Region Open Space Program for the Riverfront Park Tree Management Project, in the amount of $9,624

g.

Motion to approve and authorize execution of a five-year agreement with Hough Associates for the collection of residential and commercial recycling data and prepare the PA DEP904 Recycling Grant Application

h.

Motion to authorize the Solicitor to prepare a draft Addendum to the Animal Control Officer’s contract for the year 2023

i.

Motion to grant the request of the Pottstown Community Arts Committee of MOSAIC to decorate the light poles on the 200, 300 and 400 blocks of High Street and the Garth Statue area at High and Evans Streets, with corn stalks and ribbons, from October 22, 2022 to November 2, 2022

j.

Motion to grant the request of Realty One Group to decorate the Clock Tower area, High & Charlotte Streets, with corn stalks and hay bales, with removal by November 2, 2022

k.

Motion to grant the request of Janet Freedline to hold a block party on October 31, 2022, and allowing the closure of North Franklin Street from Wilson to Diamond Street from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., subject to review and approval of the Police and Fire Departments

l.

Motion to grant the request of Victory Christian Life Center to hold a block party on October 31, 2022 and allowing the closure of Washington Street between King Street and Buttonwood Alley from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to review and approval of the Police and Fire Departments

m.

Motion to grant the request of the YWCA Tri-County Area, to hold a street art restoration event from October 20, 2022 to October 22, 2022 and allowing the closure of the east side of the 300 block of King Street from North Charlotte to Evans Street from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a block party on October 22, 2022, closing King Street from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., subject to review and approval of the Public Works, Police and Fire Departments

n.

Motion to grant the request of the TriCounty Active Adult Center to allow a beer garden in the Riverfront Park on October 22, 2022 for its Cheestoberfest event, previously approved for Memorial Park, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., subject to review and approval of the Police and Fire Departments and compliance with regulations of the Liquor Control Board

13.

REPORT OF BILLS

Documents:

14.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

15.

PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY

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INVOCATION

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Approval of Minutes

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance & Administration (President Weand)

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 grant the Conditional Use request of Donald E. Cloen d/b/a House of Prayer – Pottstown, to utilize a portion of the property located at 1304 East High Street as a church, with conditions as stated in the order dated October 11, 2022

Possible action of the Zoning Variance request of Brad Hettinger for extended term use and storage, for the property located at 381 West High Street

Possible motion to approve and authorize a stipulation and order with J. P. Mascaro & Sons for the Solid Waste Collection contract

Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Solid Waste, to provide for shared dumpsters for certain property owners with contiguous parcels

Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the DCNR-C2P2 program for the Chestnut Street Park Redevelopment project, in the amount of $239,320

Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the PECO Green Region Open Space Program for the Riverfront Park Tree Management Project, in the amount of $9,624

Motion to approve and authorize execution of a five-year agreement with Hough Associates for the collection of residential and commercial recycling data and prepare the PA DEP904 Recycling Grant Application

Motion to authorize the Solicitor to prepare a draft Addendum to the Animal Control Officer’s contract for the year 2023

Motion to grant the request of the Pottstown Community Arts Committee of MOSAIC to decorate the light poles on the 200, 300 and 400 blocks of High Street and the Garth Statue area at High and Evans Streets, with corn stalks and ribbons, from October 22, 2022 to November 2, 2022

Motion to grant the request of Realty One Group to decorate the Clock Tower area, High & Charlotte Streets, with corn stalks and hay bales, with removal by November 2, 2022

Motion to grant the request of Janet Freedline to hold a block party on October 31, 2022, and allowing the closure of North Franklin Street from Wilson to Diamond Street from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., subject to review and approval of the Police and Fire Departments

Motion to grant the request of Victory Christian Life Center to hold a block party on October 31, 2022 and allowing the closure of Washington Street between King Street and Buttonwood Alley from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to review and approval of the Police and Fire Departments

REPORT OF BILLS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT