Pottstown public meetings in 2025

Pottstown Borough Authority

The Pottstown Borough Authority will discuss and possibly approve a $38,812.51 change order and a $190,242.37 final pay application for the Phase 2.5 Lead Service Replacement Project. It will also review the 2026 township meeting schedule and board appointments. The meeting includes routine items such as public comment, approval of October 21 2025 minutes, and staff reports.

• Final Change Order No. 3 for Phase 2.5 Lead Service Replacement – $38,812.51
• Final Pay Application No. 3 for Phase 2.5 Lead Service Replacement – $190,242.37
• Review of 2026 township meeting documents
• Review of 2026 Authority meeting schedule
• Consideration of 2026 board appointments (Secretary)

The Authority approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3 ayes). It also approved Final Change Order No. 3 for the Phase 2.5 Lead Service Replacement Project for $38,812.51 and Final Pay Application No. 3 for $190,242.37, each with a 3‑aye vote. The 2026 Township and Authority meeting schedules were adopted, and David Renn was reappointed as Secretary of the Authority Board, all by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (3 ayes)
• Approved Final Change Order No. 3 – $38,812.51 (3 ayes)
• Approved Final Pay Application No. 3 – $190,242.37 (3 ayes)
• Approved 2026 Township meeting schedule (3 ayes)
• Approved 2026 Authority meeting schedule (3 ayes)
• Reappointed David Renn as Secretary (3 ayes)

Human Relations Commission

The Pottstown Human Relations Commission will meet on Dec. 9, 2025 at Borough Hall. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the Nov. 12, 2025 meeting, a finance report noting no activity, and a review of 2026 meeting dates. No new business or decisions are listed.

• Approve meeting minutes of November 12, 2025
• Finance report: none
• Review and announce 2026 meeting dates

Council Meeting

The council approved the 2026 budget and set the real‑property tax rate at 15.601 mills. It also adopted the 2026 fee schedule, authorized civil‑service testing, approved a police chief contract addendum, and awarded the Washington Street Bridge engineering bid to AECOM. Additional actions included authorizing a release for 13 W. Fourth Street, adopting a grant for a new fire truck, and approving payment of $3,132,269.42 in borough bills.

• Approved 2026 Budget ($65,794,652 revenues & expenditures) – 6 ayes
• Adopted 2026 real‑property tax rate of 15.601 mills – 6 ayes
• Adopted 2026 Borough fee schedule – 6 ayes
• Authorized civil service testing for Corporal and Sergeant positions – 6 ayes
• Approved Seventh Addendum to Police Chief’s contract – 6 ayes
• Approved advertisement of 2026 Council meeting schedule – 6 ayes
• Authorized Release and Hold Harmless Agreement for 13 W. Fourth St. – 5 ayes
• Awarded Washington Street Bridge engineering bid to AECOM – 6 ayes

Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee

The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee will meet on Dec. 4, 2025 at Borough Hall and online. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the October 22, 2025 minutes, a Treasurer’s report with a BCO filing and an SRG payment, updates from county and municipal planners, and discussion of a new rack card. The committee will also receive volunteer event information, address old business items, and set the schedule for 2026 meetings.

• Review and approval of 10/22/25 meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s Report: BCO filing and SRG payment to Q1-M Lenhart
• County Planner updates (S. Buck & MontCo) and Planner’s monthly and grants reports
• New Business: discussion of PARRC rack card (S. Kriczky)
• Volunteer event: North Coventry event (J. Erb)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2026 proposed budget, tax rate ordinance, and fee schedule, and consider a resolution for a LSA grant for a fire truck. The meeting will also include reports from various borough committees and boards.

• Adopt 2026 Proposed Budget
• Adopt Ordinance to Fix Tax Rate for 2026
• 2026 Fee Schedule
• LSA Grant Resolution – Fire Truck
• Ordinance Amendment – Police Pension Plan

The Land Bank board, as reported by Ms. Lee-Clark, decided to give a potential developer more time. No other substantive approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded; the meeting consisted mainly of reports and discussion items.

• Land Bank board granted developer additional time (no vote tally recorded)

Land Bank Board

The Pottstown Land Bank Board will meet on Monday, January 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, 3rd Floor of Borough Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes, a financial report, and a report on the PHARE grant update/closeout. The board will discuss an update on the property at 421 Hale Street. New business includes approval of the 2026 meeting dates.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial Report
• PHARE Grant Update/Closeout
• 421 Hale Street Update
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates

The board approved the October 27 minutes and the finance report. It authorized payment of several invoices and approved the administrator and solicitor to execute the amended agreement for 421 Hale Street. The 2026 meeting dates were adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved finance report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of listed invoices (motion carried)
• Authorized Administrator and Solicitor to execute amended 421 Hale Street agreement (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Historic Architectural Review

The Historic Architectural Review Board will meet to discuss proposed exterior changes to a property on High Street. The board will also note administratively approved roof work at another High Street address.

• Review of roof, steps, windows, soffits, and siding replacements at 1040 High St.
• Administrative approval of roof material replacements at 1011 High St.

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will consider an application from Charles Patterson regarding a property in the Traditional Town Neighborhood Zoning District. The applicant is seeking variances to create a third dwelling unit and a parking lot.

• Application 19-2025: Request to convert the second floor above a garage into a third dwelling unit at 3 E. Third Street
• Application 19-2025: Request to convert the backyard into a parking lot for 6 vehicles
• Variance requests from Chapter 27, Sections 319.2, 500.1, 500.2, and 1400

Human Relations Commission

The Pottstown Human Relations Commission will approve the meeting minutes from September 9, 2025. The agenda also notes that there is no finance report and provides the dates for the 2026 meetings.

• Approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Finance report: none
• Information: list of 2026 meeting dates

Council Meeting

Council will consider advertising a 2026 budget of $66,335,960 and a real estate tax ordinance not to exceed 15.639 mills. The body will also vote on several development projects, municipal contracts, and ordinance amendments.

• Proposed 2026 budget totaling $66,335,960
• Proposed 2026 real estate tax millage not to exceed 15.639 mills
• Conditional use approval for demolition and renovation at 504-512 Chestnut Street
• Zoning variance request for 3 E. 3rd Street to add an apartment and 6-car parking lot
• Cintas contract for uniforms and floor mats not to exceed $38,574.12

The council voted 6‑1 to advertise the proposed 2026 budget totaling $66,335,960 and 6‑1 to adopt a real estate tax ordinance not exceeding 15.639 mills. It unanimously approved a conditional‑use permit for a development at 504‑512 Chestnut Street. Several service contracts were awarded, including wastewater chemicals, uniform rentals, and transit buses, each passing with a 7‑aye vote.

• Advertise 2026 budget of $66,335,960 (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Adopt 2026 real estate tax ordinance max 15.639 mills (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Conditional‑use approval for 504‑512 Chestnut St development (7 ayes)
• Award wastewater and water treatment plant chemical contracts (7 ayes)
• Award 3‑year uniform rental contract to Cintas (7 ayes)
• Award five 2007 Gillig transit buses to specified vendors (7 ayes)
• Adopt Grading Ordinance Amendment (7 ayes)
• Authorize payment of borough bills $5,662,165.76 (7 ayes)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Pottstown Council Committee of the Whole will review reports from subcommittees, boards, the mayor and manager, and provide a 2026 budget update. Specific agenda items include a zoning determination for 3 E Third Street, several bid reviews for municipal projects, and an amendment to the police pension plan ordinance. The council will also consider a petition to vacate Paper Street/Alley and a conditional use request for 504‑512 Chestnut Street before adjourning to an executive session.

• Zoning – 3 E Third Street (zoning determination documents)
• Chemical Bid – Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant (pricing summary)
• Uniform Bid (bid documents)
• PART Busses Bid (bid documents)
• Ordinance Amendment – Police Pension Plan

The council approved a side letter to amend the police pension ordinance, allowing officers to purchase service credit for prior department service. No other motions were voted on; items such as bids and the 2026 budget were noted for future recommendation.

• Approved side letter amending police pension ordinance

Land Bank Board

The Pottstown Land Bank Board meeting will include a financial report and a PHARE grant update. Members will receive an information‑only briefing on land‑bank pre‑screening applications and an update on the 421 Hale Street project. The agenda also lists a policies and procedures update and other routine business.

• Financial Report
• PHARE Grant Update
• Land Bank Pre‑Screening Applications – Information Only
• 421 Hale Street Update
• Policies and Procedures Update

The board approved the September 22 minutes and the finance report. It approved payment of professional service bills to the solicitor and invoices to the Economic Development office. The board authorized the solicitor and administrator to draft a 12‑month amendment to the 421 Hale Street development mortgage, with a possible additional extension. Unfinished business on policy updates was deferred to next month.

• Approved September 22 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved finance report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of three solicitor bills totaling $3,150 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of two Economic Development invoices totaling $1,381.25 (motion carried)
• Approved billing the Borough (motion carried)
• Authorized drafting of amendment to 421 Hale Street mortgage (motion carried)
• Deferred policy and procedures update presentation to next month

Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee

The committee will hear the Treasurer’s report, county and municipal planner updates, and grant information. Volunteer events for Lower Pottsgrove and North Coventry will be discussed. Old business includes the MontCo Senior Games and the 2026 Strategic Plan. New business and partner updates will also be considered.

• Treasurer’s Report – C. Paretti (including BCO filing and Putt for Parks recap)
• County Planner Updates – S. Buck & MontCo
• Planner’s Reports – T. McCloskey (monthly, quarterly, grants)
• Volunteer Events – Lower Pottsgrove (B. Keohane) and North Coventry (J. Erb)
• Old Business – MontCo Senior Games (M. Lenhart) and 2026 Strategic Plan (T. McCloskey)

Pottstown Borough Authority

The Pottstown Borough Authority will consider the final 2026 Authority Budget. Members will also discuss a resolution to request a $999,740 PA LSA Statewide grant for the Phase 3 Lead Service Replacement Project.

• Final 2026 Authority Budget
• Proposed $999,740 PA LSA Statewide grant for Phase 3 Lead Service Replacement Project

The Pottstown Borough Authority approved the final 2026 Authority Budget after a motion and second. It also approved a Pennsylvania LSA statewide grant of $999,740 for the Phase 3 Lead Service Replacement Project. Both motions passed unanimously with three ayes. The meeting also approved the September 16, 2025 minutes.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (3 ayes)
• Approved final 2026 Authority Budget (3 ayes)
• Approved PA LSA statewide grant of $999,740 for Phase 3 Lead Service Replacement Project (3 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Pottstown Planning Commission will review meeting minutes and conduct a 90-day review of a property at 658 Jefferson Ave. The group will also discuss the Blighted Property Committee and Pottstown Regional Planning.

• Review 658 Jefferson Ave – 90-day review period ending 01/13/2026
• Discuss Blighted Property Committee
• Discuss Pottstown Regional Planning
• Review Keim Street Bridge Comments

The commission unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously acknowledged the 658 Jefferson Ave subdivision and affordable housing plan. An extension for the Coolidge Comments resubmission was granted through January 2026.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged 658 Jefferson Ave subdivision plan (unanimous)
• Granted extension through January 2026 for Coolidge Comments

Ordinance Review Committee

The Ordinance Review Committee will meet on October 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm to consider several ordinance sections. Items include grading and impervious‑coverage regulations, residential parking standards, traffic and parking studies for conditional uses, required traffic studies, and parking standards for expanded existing buildings. The committee will also discuss pending reviews of the sign ordinance, commercial trash‑pickup frequency, and underground parking facilities. No decisions are recorded; the agenda lists topics for discussion.

• Review of Grading (Chapter 9, § 106.1(D)) and Impervious Coverage (Chapter 27) Regulations
• Review of Parking Standards for Residential Uses (Chapter 27)
• Review of Traffic and Parking Studies for Existing Building Conditional Uses (Chapter 27)
• Review of Required Traffic Studies (Chapters 22 and 27)
• Review of Parking Standards for Expanded Existing Buildings (Chapter 27, § 601.4(C))

Human Relations Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and provide information on remaining 2025 meeting dates.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Notification of meeting dates for November 12 and December 9

Council Meeting

The Pottstown Borough Council will consider several motions, including a conditional use order for Quiver & Arrow LLC to operate a tax preparation office at 20 N. York Street. They will also discuss a variance request to reduce off‑street parking at 764 N. Charlotte Street and a motion to reject all bids for the Manatawny Green Carpeting project. Additional items include approving a two‑year lease with the Pottstown‑Pottsgrove Little League and authorizing various community event street closures.

• Conditional use hearing for 504‑512 Chestnut Street (CU App – 504‑512 Chestnut).
• Motion to adopt conditional use approval for Quiver & Arrow LLC at 20 N. York Street.
• Possible action on variance request for 764 N. Charlotte Street to reduce required parking from eight to seven spaces.
• Motion to reject all bids for the Manatawny Green Carpeting project.
• Motion to approve and execute a two‑year lease with Pottstown‑Pottsgrove Little League starting Jan 1 2026.

The council voted to pay outstanding borough bills totaling $2,311,546.53. It also approved a conditional use for Quiver & Arrow LLC, rejected all bids for the Manatawny Green Carpeting project, and authorized several community events and permits. No action was taken on a parking variance request. All votes were recorded with the indicated tallies.

• Approved payment of $2,311,546.53 in borough bills (7 ayes)
• Approved conditional use for Quiver & Arrow LLC at 20 N. York St (7 ayes)
• No action on David Smith parking variance request (no vote)
• Rejected all bids for the Manatawny Green Carpeting project (7 ayes)
• Authorized advertisement of the Grading Ordinance Amendment (7 ayes)
• Approved Little League lease agreement (2‑year term starting Jan 1 2026) (7 ayes)
• Approved Wyndcroft School outdoor Halloween event, closing Rosedale Drive (7 ayes)
• Approved BID Santa Saturday parking lot use (6 ayes, 1 abstain)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a conditional‑use hearing for 504‑512 Chestnut Street and consider the borough’s 2026 draft budget. Additional agenda items include a zoning review for 764 N. Charlotte, a uniform bid from Cintas, and a lease agreement for Novak Field. The council will also discuss street‑closure requests for several community events and an amendment to the grading ordinance.

• Conditional use hearing – 504‑512 Chestnut Street
• 2026 draft budget presentation
• Zoning review – 764 N. Charlotte
• Uniform bid – Cintas‑Pottstown pricing (BT‑02HZ)
• Novak Field lease agreement (2025 draft Little League lease)

The Committee of the Whole noted that, per Council approval, an RFP for Borough Engineering Services was submitted and responses are due November 7. The meeting also presented a draft 2026 budget, several zoning and street‑closure requests, and upcoming board vacancies, but no decisions on those items were recorded.

• Approved submission of RFP for Borough Engineering Services (Council approval)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold a hearing on Application 13‑2025 submitted by Elan Shirman and Andrew Maye. The applicants seek variance relief from multiple sections of Chapter 27 to demolish existing residential structures, renovate industrial buildings, and add a fourth floor to create 24 apartment units with 36 off‑street parking spaces on the properties at 504 and 512 Chestnut Street in the Traditional Town Neighborhood district. The board will review exhibits, hear testimony from the applicants, opposition, and the public, and then make a decision.

• Variance request for 24 apartment units at 504 & 512 Chestnut St
• Demolition of existing residential building on the sites
• Renovation of existing industrial/manufacturing buildings
• Construction of a fourth‑floor addition
• Provision of 36 off‑street parking spaces

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board will approve the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a financial report. It will hear an update on the PHARE grant and review pre‑screening applications (information only). The board will discuss the property at 327 Grant Street and consider updates to its policies and procedures.

• Approval of meeting minutes for August 25, 2025
• Financial Report
• PHARE Grant Update
• Land Bank Pre‑Screening Applications – Information Only
• Discussion of 327 Grant Street

The board voted not to place a bid on the 327 Grant Street property at this time. It also approved the meeting minutes, the financial report, and three invoices totaling $3,750. An additional $500 PAED stipend invoice was forwarded to the Borough for payment. The board elected Ms. Derr as Secretary to fill Ms. Fisher’s term.

• Elected Ms. Derr as Secretary (motion carried)
• Approved August 25 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved three invoices: $900 PAED services, $1,650 insurance, $1,200 solicitor (motion carried)
• Forwarded $500 PAED stipend invoice to Borough for payment (motion carried)
• Decided Land Bank will not bid on 327 Grant Street upset sale (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Pottstown Borough Planning Commission will review two conditional use applications for properties at 20 N York Street and 504-512 Chestnut Street. The meeting also includes a 90‑day review of the Coolidge Commons project, old‑business items such as the Blighted Property Committee and Keim Street Bridge comments, and public comments. Decisions will be made on the conditional use requests and the Coolidge Commons review period.

• Conditional Use application – 20 N York Street
• Conditional Use application – 504-512 Chestnut Street
• Coolidge Commons – 90‑day review period (effective 11/18/2025)
• Blighted Property Committee (old business)
• Keim Street Bridge Comments (old business)

The commission approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. No formal decisions were made on the Coolidge Commons development, sidewalk, crosswalk, or road access. Items on blight, the Keim Street Bridge, and new business were noted as having no updates.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (all in favor)

Historic Architectural Review

The Pottstown Historic Architectural Review Board will approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting and consider a proposed alteration that changes a rear flat roof to a new gable roof according to engineered details. The agenda also includes sections for old business, new business, public comments, and adjournment.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of proposed alteration converting rear flat roof to a new gable roof per engineered detail
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items
• Public comments period

Pottstown Borough Authority

The Authority will review staff reports and approve the minutes from July 15, 2025. It will discuss the preliminary 2026 budget and consider approving Pay Application No. 2 for the Phase 2.5 Lead Service Replacement Project, amounting to $271,267.56. The board will also authorize HRG to submit grant applications to the CFA Local Share Account program and the EPA Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 Authority minutes
• Discussion of the preliminary 2026 Authority budget
• Consideration of Pay Application No. 2 for Phase 2.5 Lead Service Replacement Project – $271,267.56
• Authorization for HRG to submit an application to CFA’s Local Share Account Grant Program
• Authorization for HRG to submit an application to EPA’s Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program

The Authority approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3 ayes). It approved Pay Application No. 2 for the Phase 2.5 Lead Service Replacement Project for $271,267.56 (4 ayes). The board authorized HRG to apply for the CFA Local Share Account Grant (potential $1 M) and the EPA Infrastructure Resilience Program (potential $9.5 M). A preliminary 2026 budget was presented but not voted on.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (3 ayes)
• Approved Pay Application No. 2 for Lead Service Replacement Project – $271,267.56 (4 ayes)
• Authorized HRG to submit application for CFA Local Share Account Grant (up to $1 M)
• Authorized HRG to submit application for EPA Infrastructure Resilience Program (up to $9.5 M)

Human Relations Commission

The Pottstown Human Relations Commission will consider routine agenda items. It will approve the minutes from its July 15, 2025 meeting and note that there is no finance report. The commission also provides information on upcoming meeting dates in October, November, and December 2025. No other business is listed.

• Approve minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting
• Finance report: none
• Information: upcoming meeting dates – Oct 15, 2025; Nov 12, 2025; Dec 9, 2025

Council Meeting

The council approved a conditional‑use order to convert 30 N. Hanover Street into 25 apartments and a commercial unit, and granted zoning relief for properties at 504‑512 Chestnut Street and 17 Rosedale Drive. It also awarded multiple transit vehicle contracts, approved a management agreement with the Business Improvement District, adopted pension obligation resolutions, authorized a harvest festival street closure, and accepted the 2024 financial statements and a $3.44 million bill payment.

• Approved conditional-use conversion of 30 N. Hanover St. (5 ayes, 1 nay)
• Authorized letter of support for zoning relief at 504‑512 Chestnut St. (6 ayes)
• Granted zoning relief for 17 Rosedale Drive (6 ayes)
• Awarded multiple Pottstown Area Rapid Transit vehicle contracts (6 ayes)
• Approved Management Agreement with Pottstown Business Improvement District (6 ayes)
• Adopted 2026 Police Pension Plan MMO of $2,061,096.00 (6 ayes)
• Authorized Harvest Fest street closures on Oct 9, 2025 (6 ayes)
• Approved payment of borough bills totaling $3,440,641.79 (6 ayes)

Council Committee of the Whole

The council approved the Management Agreement and Bylaws for the Business Improvement District. No other substantive actions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Approved Business Improvement District Management Agreement and Bylaws

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold a hearing regarding Application 10-2025. The applicant is seeking a variance to convert second-floor commercial space into an apartment unit.

• Application 10-2025: Variance request for 204 High Street to allow an apartment unit smaller than the required 800 s.f.

Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee

The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee will review the 2026 Strategic Plan survey and discuss a playground installation. The body will also receive updates on county planning and grant opportunities.

• 2026 Strategic Plan survey questions and answer session
• Playground installation discussion
• Putt for Parks event coordination
• Forever Green grant program for Montgomery County
• Local Share Account and Pottstown Regional Community Fund openings on 9/1/25

Land Bank Board

The board approved the minutes from July 28, 2025 and accepted the finance report. It approved payment of four invoices and authorized the borough to pay a $500 PAED stipend. Members elected Mr. Procsal as Vice Chair and gave the solicitor and administrator authority to research and, if viable, pursue the purchase of 327 Grant Street, with costs not to exceed $15,000. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 28 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted finance report (motion passed)
• Approved payment of four invoices totaling $18,? (motion carried)
• Authorized borough payment of $500 PAED stipend (motion passed)
• Authorized invoicing PAED $500 monthly starting Oct 1 (motion passed)
• Elected Mr. Procsal as Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Authorized research and purchase of 327 Grant Street up to $15,000 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Council Meeting

The council voted unanimously to pay $2,655,080.30 in borough bills and adopt mid‑year budget adjustments. It also approved several land‑use and development items, including a conditional use for a beauty shop, a minor subdivision plan, related ordinance waivers, and agreements for storm‑water grant, overflow parking, and a fence installation.

• Approved payment of borough bills $2,655,080.30 (5 ayes)
• Approved Mid‑Year Budget Adjustments (5 ayes)
• Approved conditional use for Charell Smith beauty shop at 211 N. York St (5 ayes)
• Approved preliminary/final approval of 301 Keystone Blvd Minor Subdivision Plan (5 ayes)
• Approved waivers from Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for 301 Keystone Blvd plan (5 ayes)
• Adopted resolution to submit LSA grant for stormwater arch repair at 657 Beech St (5 ayes)
• Authorized license agreement for Montgomery County Community College overflow parking for L’OE Car Show (5 ayes)
• Authorized release and hold harmless agreement for fence at 697 N. Hanover St (5 ayes)

Council Committee of the Whole

The council voted 4‑yes to 2‑no to authorize preparation and execution of a drone‑nest agreement for Borough Hall. The Borough Manager reported that the grant for the Mini Pitch at Pollock had been approved. No other items were voted on; several reports were noted without action.

• Approved grant for Mini Pitch at Pollock (no vote count provided)
• Authorized preparation of drone‑nest agreement for Borough Hall (4 yes, 2 no)

Land Bank Board

The board approved the May 27 minutes, accepted the finance report, and removed a former signer from the bank account. It approved multiple invoices totaling $13,? (see items) and authorized a transfer of up to $15,000 of PHARE grant funds to Genesis Housing Coalition for a Single System Rehab program. The board also directed policy updates and the completion of the PHARE semi‑annual report.

• Approved May 27 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted finance report (motion passed)
• Removed Ms. Fisher as bank signer (motion passed)
• Approved payment of $3,889.90 audit invoice (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $5,801.56 invoices for Walnut and Hale Street services (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $410.94 PAED invoices (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of up to $15,000 PHARE funds to Genesis Housing Coalition (motion passed)
• Authorized solicitor to draft policy and procedure updates for August meeting (motion carried)

Pottstown Borough Authority

The Pottstown Borough Authority approved Change Order No. 5 for the 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project ($28,309.60) and Change Order No. 3 for the Phase 2 Lead Service Replacement Project ($449,477.90). It also approved Final Pay Application No. 6 for the Water & Sewer Replacement Project ($534,495.31) and for the Phase 2 Lead Service Replacement Project ($78,825.40). The board gave permission to hire Stag Liuzza, LLC for PFAS litigation with a 30% contingency fee and approved the 2024 Authority audit, which had no findings.

• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Water & Sewer Replacement ($28,309.60) (5 ayes)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Phase 2 Lead Service Replacement ($449,477.90) (5 ayes)
• Approved Final Pay Application No. 6 for Water & Sewer Replacement ($534,495.31) (5 ayes)
• Approved Final Pay Application No. 6 for Phase 2 Lead Service Replacement ($78,825.40) (5 ayes)
• Approved hiring Stag Liuzza, LLC for PFAS litigation with 30% contingency fee (5 ayes)
• Approved 2024 Authority audit with no findings (5 ayes)

Council Meeting

The council approved several actions, including awarding the street overlay contract to H&K Group, Inc. for $787,000. They denied a land development waiver for 944 Chestnut Street, LLC and tabled the drone‑nest agreement until August. Additional approvals included the transfer of fire trucks to West Pottsgrove Township, certification of the local match for the public‑transportation capital application, appointment of Councilor Andrew Monastra to the Business Improvement District board, and authorization of a National Night Out block party on North Washington Street. The council also approved payment of borough bills totaling $2,707,132.33.

• Tabled drone‑nest agreement for Borough Hall (5 ayes)
• Awarded street overlay bid to H&K Group, Inc. for $787,000 (5 ayes)
• Denied waiver of land development for 944 Chestnut Street, LLC (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved transfer of fire trucks to West Pottsgrove Township (5 ayes)
• Adopted resolution certifying local match for Public Transportation Capital Application (5 ayes)
• Appointed Councilor Andrew Monastra as Borough Representative to Business Improvement District Board (5 ayes)
• Approved National Night Out Community Block Party, closing North Washington Street (5 ayes)
• Approved payment of Borough bills $2,707,132.33 (5 ayes)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met on July 9, 2025, heard presentations and reports, and noted several items for future consideration. No votes were taken and no proposals were approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

Council Committee of the Whole

The council appointed Patricia Kauffman as Assistant Zoning Officer, succeeding the retiring officer. It approved a resolution to submit a People, Parks and Community Grant for $30,000 to support Brookside Park redevelopment. The council also approved a resolution supporting permanent funding for SEPTA and adopted the FY 2025‑26 balanced budget of $3,838,517.

• Appointed Patricia Kauffman as Assistant Zoning Officer
• Approved People, Parks and Community Grant Resolution ($30,000) for Brookside Park redevelopment
• Approved Transit Funding Support Resolution for permanent SEPTA funding
• Adopted FY25‑26 PART budget of $3,838,517

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board approved the April 28 minutes and accepted the finance report. It approved payment of seven invoices and the PAED stipend invoice. The Board extended the settlement deadline for 633 Walnut Street by 45 days and authorized the solicitor to contact the Department of Revenue about inheritance tax. It also authorized the solicitor and administrator to begin drafting policy and procedure updates.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted finance report (motion passed)
• Approved payment of seven invoices totaling $3,? (motion passed)
• Approved submission of $500 PAED stipend invoice to borough (motion passed)
• Extended settlement for 633 Walnut Street by 45 days and authorized solicitor to contact Department of Revenue (motion passed)
• Authorized solicitor and administrator to draft recommended policy and procedure updates for June meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the April 2025 minutes. It voted 3‑1 to recommend conditional preliminary/final land development approval for the project at 1237 and 1239 South Street, subject to compliance with review letters and required permits. It also voted 3‑1 to recommend granting the waivers requested in the applicant’s May 21, 2025 waiver letter and to grant the preliminary/final approval, contingent on the applicant obtaining final approval from Council.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional preliminary/final land development approval for 1237‑1239 South St (3‑1)
• Recommended granting waivers and preliminary/final approval for 1237‑1239 South St (3‑1)

Ordinance Review Committee

The committee voted to keep Ryan Procsal as Chair and to appoint Trenita Lindsay as Vice Chair. The September 14, 2024 meeting minutes were also approved. All motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Ryan Procsal re‑elected Chair (unanimous)
• Trenita Lindsay appointed Vice Chair (unanimous)
• September 14, 2024 minutes approved (unanimous)

Pottstown Borough Authority

The Authority approved several items, including a $424,589 Pennsylvania Small Water & Sewer grant for the Phase 3 Lead Service Replacement Project and a $329,000 change order for the WWTP UV Upgrade. It also approved the discharge of a water bond lien, renewed the flow‑metering assistance contract for $19,300, and adopted a $23,000 structural design supplement. The members postponed a decision on the On Site Services feasibility study pending more information.

• Approved discharge of water bond lien (5 ayes)
• Approved $424,589 PA Small Water & Sewer grant for Phase 3 Lead Service Replacement (5 ayes)
• Renewed flow‑metering assistance contract with HRG for $19,300 (5 ayes)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for WWTP UV Upgrade, $329,000 (5 ayes)
• Approved structural design supplement for WWTP UV Upgrade, $23,000 (5 ayes)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes)
• Deferred decision on On Site Services feasibility study pending additional information

Council Meeting

The council adopted several resolutions and contracts, including a $2,360,266 transit service award and a $2,437,046.51 payment of borough bills. It also approved a conditional use for a mixed‑use building, authorized a Business Improvement District ordinance, and granted event waivers and a memorial project.

• Approved $2,360,266 transit contract and $179,850 paratransit award to Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (7 ayes)
• Approved license agreement with OurBus Inc. for bus shelter at Charles W. Dickinson Transportation Center (7 ayes)
• Conditionally approved KN Partners LLC mixed‑use building at 359 N. Charlotte St. (7 ayes)
• Authorized preparation of Business Improvement District ordinance (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Authorized agreement with Business Improvement District Management Association (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved Revolutionary War Memorial at Veterans’ Island (7 ayes)
• Granted waiver for alcohol at Riverfront Park for Schuylkill River Sojourn event (7 ayes)
• Approved payment of borough bills totaling $2,437,046.51 (7 ayes)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met on May 7, 2025 and heard reports from subcommittees, boards, and the Borough Manager. Several items such as a Business Improvement District update, grant applications, and street‑closure requests were presented, but the minutes do not record any votes, approvals, or denials. No formal resolutions or agreements were adopted during this meeting.

Land Bank Board

The board approved the 2024 audit and the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the finance report, approved payment of two PAED invoices, and authorized the administrator to send a courtesy letter to Hive Properties about default on 421 Hale Street. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 2024 audit as presented (motion passed)
• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted finance report (motion passed)
• Approved payment of $656.25 PAED invoice (partial $75 from PHARE grant) (motion carried)
• Approved submission of $500 PAED stipend invoice to Borough for payment (motion passed)
• Authorized administrator to send a courtesy letter to Hive Properties regarding default on 421 Hale Street (motion passed)

Council Meeting

The borough council unanimously approved the 2025 Pottstown Street Paving Plan and an intermunicipal paving agreement for N. Adams Street. Several subdivision and development proposals were approved with conditions and ordinance waivers, and the council authorized a CDBG grant for a stormwater project, a SWAT expansion amendment, and numerous community event permits. The council also adopted the bail reform letter, appointed a HARB member, and approved payment of $2,913,720.83 in borough bills.

• Approved 2025 Pottstown Street Paving Plan (7 ayes)
• Approved intermunicipal paving agreement for N. Adams Street (7 ayes)
• Granted conditional approval of 502 Hale Street minor subdivision plan (7 ayes)
• Approved waivers for Bustamante Engineering subdivision ordinance (7 ayes)
• Authorized CDBG grant application for Phase IV Stormwater Inlet Project (7 ayes)
• Adopted ordinance expanding Montgomery County SWAT to neighboring jurisdictions (7 ayes)
• Approved multiple community event permits including Juneteenth, Soap Box Derby, and Fete en Blanc (each 7 ayes)
• Approved payment of borough bills totaling $2,913,720.83 (7 ayes)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meeting featured reports from subcommittees, boards, and the mayor and manager. Several upcoming items were presented, including a joint paving agreement, street‑closure requests, and grant and development applications. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Council Meeting

Councilor Vanni moved, and Councilor Procsal seconded, a motion to let the borough solicitor intervene on the council’s behalf in support of Montgomery County’s application for a use variance at 61 W. King Street (the Days Inn). The motion was carried with four affirmative votes. No other actions were taken.

• Authorized solicitor to intervene on council’s behalf for Days Inn shelter variance (4 ayes)

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board approved the February meeting minutes and accepted the finance report. It approved payment of several invoices, waived the 30‑day review period for the 707 Hamilton Street transaction, and authorized signing a letter of support for the PALBN recommendation.

• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted finance report (motion passed)
• Approved payment of three invoices totaling $6,018.75 (motion passed)
• Approved payment of $259 County taxes invoice (motion passed)
• Submitted approved invoices to the Borough for payment (motion passed)
• Waived 30‑day review period for 707 Hamilton Street property (motion passed)
• Authorized Administrator to sign PALBN support letter (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the February 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously recommended that the Borough Council grant conditional preliminary and final land development approvals for the projects at 601 W High St and 502 Hale St, contingent on compliance with the cited review letters and required third‑party permits. It also recommended granting the requested waivers for both projects, including a $500 per tree fee‑in‑lieu for the Hale St site. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (All in favor)
• Recommended to Borough Council conditional preliminary/final approval for 601 W High St, subject to review letters and required permits (All in favor)
• Recommended to Borough Council waivers from SALDO for 601 W High St, subject to securing approvals (All in favor)
• Recommended to Borough Council conditional preliminary/final approval for 502 Hale St, subject to review letters and required permits (All in favor)
• Recommended to Borough Council waivers for 502 Hale St, including $500 per tree fee‑in‑lieu (All in favor)