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 Borough of Pottstown Council will vote on the 2026 budget, which balances at $65,794,652 in revenues and expenditures. The meeting includes motions to adopt the 2026 real property tax rate, approve a new fee schedule, and authorize a grant application for a fire truck. Additionally, the Council will review police-related contracts and pension amendments.

• Approve 2026 Budget with total revenues and expenditures of $65,794,652
• Adopt 2026 real property tax rate totaling 15.601 mills
• Adopt 2026 Fee Schedule resolution
• Authorize LSA grant submission for purchase of a new fire truck
• Award engineering bid for Washington Street Bridge Project to AECOM

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))

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)

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 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)

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

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)

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 Pottstown Borough Council will meet on September 8, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including a conditional use approval for converting a building into apartments, zoning relief requests for multiple properties, and the awarding of transit vehicle bids. The meeting will also include approval of financial statements, pension obligations, and a management agreement for the Business Improvement District.

• Motion to approve conditional use approval for 30 N. Hanover St. to convert into 25 apartments and 1 commercial unit
• Motion to award Pottstown Area Rapid Transit Vehicle bid, including 2007 Gilling Bus bids ranging from $9,100 to $12,300 and a 2009 Ford E-450 bid at $12,300
• Motion to authorize Borough Solicitor to support zoning relief request for 504-512 Chestnut St.
• Possible action on zoning relief requests for 379 Cherry St. and 17 Rosedale Drive
• Motion to approve Management Agreement with Pottstown Business Improvement District Management Association

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 Pottstown Council Committee of the Whole will hold a conditional use hearing for a property at 30 N. Hanover Street. The meeting also includes reports from subcommittees, boards, and the mayor, as well as discussions on zoning, audits, and various ordinances.

• Conditional use hearing for 30 N. Hanover Street
• Zoning application for 504-512 Chestnut Street (ZHB Application)
• PART Buses bid presentation
• Business Improvement District management agreement and bylaws
• 2024 Borough and Borough Authority audits

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 Pottstown Land Bank Board will hold its August 25 meeting to elect officers, approve past minutes, and receive a financial report. The board will also hear a PHARE Grant update and discuss policy revisions.

• Election of officers
• Approval of July 28 meeting minutes
• PHARE Grant Update
• Policies and Procedures Update

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)

Historic Architectural Review

The Pottstown Historic Architectural Review Board will meet to approve minutes from its July meeting and review a proposed roof replacement at 245 Beech Street. The board will also hear public comments before adjourning.

• Replace existing metal roof with GAF Timberline HDZ asphalt shingles at 245 Beech Street

Human Relations Commission

The Pottstown Human Relations Commission will hold a routine meeting with no decisions or discussions listed beyond procedural items like approving past minutes and receiving a finance report. The agenda contains no new business, ordinances, or public hearings.

Council Meeting

The Pottstown Borough Council will meet on August 11, 2025, to decide on land-use approvals, budget adjustments, and appointments to various boards. The meeting includes votes on conditional use for a beauty shop, subdivision plans, waivers, and stormwater repairs, as well as potential appointments to the Land Bank Board and other committees.

• Conditional use approval for beauty shop at 211 N. York St.
• Preliminary/final approval of 301 Keystone Blvd minor subdivision plan
• Waivers for 301 Keystone Blvd subdivision plan
• Variance request for residential unit at 204 E. High St.
• LSA grant for stormwater arch repair at 657 Beech St.

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 Pottstown Council Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct a conditional use hearing for a property at 211 N. York Street. The meeting will also include reports from subcommittees and boards, budget adjustments, and discussions on various ordinances and agreements.

• Conditional Use Hearing for 211 N. York Street
• Land Development review for 301 Keystone Blvd.
• Zoning application for 204 E. High St.
• LSA Funding Resolution for Habitat for Humanity at 657 Beech St.
• Drone Housing Agreement

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 Land Bank Board will meet to discuss financial reports and grant updates. The board is scheduled to take action regarding the transfer of PHARE funds to Genesis Housing.

• Transfer of PHARE funds to Genesis Housing
• PHARE Grant semi-annual reporting due July 31
• Bank signer update
• Policies and Procedures update
• Land Bank pre-screening applications

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 Area Regional Recreation Committee

The committee will discuss the PARRC Foundation Audited Financial Report and bookkeeping practices. Members will also review updates on the 2026 Strategic Plan and upcoming grant opportunities.

• PARRC Foundation Audited Financial Report
• DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund applications due 7/31/25
• Local Share Account Statewide round opening 9/1/25
• Pottstown Regional Community Fund opening 9/1/25
• 2026 Strategic Plan update

Historic Architectural Review

The board is meeting to review requests for exterior property changes and administrative approvals. These items include roof replacements, fence installations, and structural repairs in the historic district.

• Installation of 6-foot vinyl and 12-foot wood privacy fences
• Repair of porch beam, columns, and trim at 71 N. Hanover St.
• Replacement of slate roof with architectural shingles at 1028 High St.
• Construction of a two-car salt box garage at 935 High St.
• Roof replacement at 1101 High St. (St. James Lutheran Church)

Ordinance Review Committee

The committee is reviewing updates to borough ordinances regarding grading, impervious coverage, and parking standards. The meeting includes discussions on the use of scooters and e-bikes on borough streets. Future reviews for traffic studies and sign ordinances are also listed.

• Grading (Chapter 9, § 106.1(D)) and Impervious Coverage (Chapter 27) regulations
• Parking Standards for Expanded Existing Buildings (Chapter 27, § 601.4(C))
• Use of Scooters/E-Bikes/etc. on Borough Streets (Chapter 15)
• Parking for Group Homes (Chapter 27, § 601.B)
• Commercial trash pick-up frequency (Chapter 20)

Human Relations Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will meet to approve the June 10, 2025, meeting minutes and review the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Pottstown Borough Authority

The Pottstown Borough Authority will discuss and potentially approve several pay applications and change orders for water and sewer replacement projects. The body will also review a litigation resolution regarding AFFF PFAS and the 2024 Authority Audit.

• Change Order No. 3 for Phase 2 Lead Service Replacement Project for $449,477.90
• Final Pay Application No. 6 for 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project for $534,495.31
• Pay Application No. 1 for Phase 2.5 Lead Service Replacement Project for $105,513.00
• Change Order No. 5 for 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project for $28,309.60
• AFFF PFAS Litigation Resolution and Contract for Legal Services

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 Pottstown Borough Council will vote on several infrastructure and public safety agreements. Key items include a street overlay contract and a partnership with ShotSpotter for drone technology.

• Street overlay bid award to H&K Group, Inc. for $787,000.00
• Agreement to install a ShotSpotter drone nest on Borough Hall
• Land development waiver request for 944 Chestnut Street, LLC
• Transfer of fire truck ownership between Pottstown and West Pottsgrove Township
• Closing of North Washington Street between Chestnut and Walnut Street for a block party on August 5, 2025

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 Council Committee of the Whole will discuss infrastructure projects, including street overlay paving and a land development waiver. The body is also reviewing a fire truck agreement with West Pottsgrove Township and a public transportation capital application.

• Street Overlay Paving Bid
• Land Development Waiver Request for 944 Chestnut
• Fire Truck Agreement between Borough of Pottstown and West Pottsgrove Township
• Public Transportation Capital Application Resolution
• Street closure request for National Night Out on August 5th, 2025

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.

Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee

The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee will review the PARRC Foundation Audited Financial Report and discuss the 2026 Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a focus group on the Nature Based Placemaking Project and updates on grant opportunities.

• Nature Based Placemaking Project-Municipal Official Focus Group
• PARRC Foundation Audited Financial Report
• 2026 Strategic Plan
• DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund grant due 7/31/25
• Local Share Account Statewide grant opening 9/1/25

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will consider an appeal and variance request for a mixed-use building at 24 North Charlotte Street. The applicant seeks to use the first-floor retail space for bodywork, scrub, exfoliation, and meditation services.

• Application No. 07-2025: Variance request for 24 North Charlotte Street to allow bodywork, scrub, exfoliation, and meditation services

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board will meet to discuss financial reports and grant updates. The board is scheduled to take action on mortgage satisfaction and buyer qualification for 122 Beech Street, as well as a fund transfer for Genesis Housing.

• Transfer of PHARE funds to Genesis Housing
• Mortgage Satisfaction for 122 Beech Street
• Buyer Qualification Resolution for 122 Beech Street
• Property update for 633 Walnut Street
• Review of Land Bank Pre-Screening Applications

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss an educational program on citizenship. The agenda also includes a listing of remaining 2025 meeting dates.

• Educational Program on Citizenship

Council Meeting

The Borough Council will vote on establishing a Business Improvement District and an associated management agreement. The meeting includes several land use decisions and the approval of the PART operating budget for FY 2025-2026.

• Ordinance to create a Business Improvement District
• Conditional use request for a convenience store and gas station at 894 N. Charlotte Street
• Conditional use request to convert 404 N. Charlotte Street from commercial to residential
• Preliminary/final approval of 1237-1239 South Street Minor Subdivision Plan with a $1,000 open space fee
• Approval of the Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (PART) Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

The Pottstown Borough Council approved a conditional use request to convert 894 N. Charlotte Street into a convenience store and gas station, and denied a similar request to convert 404 N. Charlotte Street from commercial to residential units. The council also approved a Business Improvement District ordinance, a SEPTA transit funding resolution, and several other administrative items.

• Approved conditional use for Trinetra Realty Holdings to convert 894 N. Charlotte St. to convenience store/gas station (7-0)
• Denied conditional use for Psalms 204 LLC to convert 404 N. Charlotte St. to residential (6-1)
• Adopted ordinance creating Business Improvement District (6-1)
• Adopted resolution supporting SEPTA transit funding (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved PART Operating Budget FY 2025-2026 (7-0)
• Approved preliminary/final approval of 1237-1239 South Street Minor Subdivision Plan with conditions (7-0)
• Granted waivers for South Street subdivision plan (7-0)
• Approved $2,942,817.26 in borough bills (7-0)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will review a Business Improvement District ordinance and agreement. The body will also discuss conditional use decisions for two properties on North Charlotte Street and land development for South Street.

• Business Improvement District ordinance, agreement, and bylaws
• Land development for 1237 & 1239 South Street
• Conditional use decisions for 894 N. Charlotte and 404 N. Charlotte
• Appointment of Assistant Zoning Officer
• Permission for alcohol consumption in Smith Family Plaza for Juneteenth Celebration

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

Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee

The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee will meet on May 28, 2025, to review financial reports, discuss volunteer events, and hear updates on grants and strategic planning. The agenda includes a treasurer’s report, county planner updates, and discussions on a new logo and nature-based placemaking projects.

• Review of 2024 IRS Form 990 and reimbursement for B. Keohane
• New PARRC logo presentation
• Nature-Based Placemaking Project update
• Grant deadlines: DCED Greenways Trails & Recreation Program (5/31/25), DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund (7/31/25)
• Local Share Account Statewide grant round opens 9/1/25

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board will meet to discuss property updates and conduct an annual review of policies and procedures. The agenda includes a financial report and an update on the PHARE Grant.

• Property updates for 633 Walnut Street
• Property updates for 122 Beech Street
• PHARE Grant update
• Annual Review of Policies and Procedures
• Review of Land Bank Pre-Screening Applications

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 Pottstown Borough Planning Commission will meet to review the April 2025 minutes and address public comments. The body will discuss a grant application for the Small Water and Sewer Program regarding Phase 3 Lead Service Replacement. Other items include updates on blighted properties and the Keim Street Bridge.

• Small Water and Sewer Program Grant application for Phase 3 Lead Service Replacement
• Review of 1237 & 1239 South St
• Keim Street Bridge comments
• Blighted Property Committee update
• Pottstown Regional Planning update

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 will meet to reorganize and review a list of projects for prioritization. These items involve potential updates to borough ordinances across various chapters of the local code.

• Review of Sign Ordinance (Chapter 27, Part 7)
• General Licensing Requirements and Skill Games (Chapter 13, Part 3)
• Required Traffic Studies (Chapter 27)
• Frequency of Trash Pick-ups for Commercial Uses (Chapter 20)
• Use of Scooters/E-Bikes/etc. on Borough Streets (Chapter 15)

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 Pottstown Borough Authority will review staff reports and discuss several water and wastewater projects, including a potential water booster station for a commercial development, bond lien discharge, a grant request for lead service replacement, and contract renewals for flow metering and wastewater upgrades.

• Discussion on water booster station and tank for State Street commercial development in West Pottsgrove Township
• Possible resolution to discharge water bond lien
• Possible approval of $424,589 PA Small Water & Sewer grant for Phase 3 Lead Service Replacement Project
• Possible renewal of Pottstown flow metering assistance contract with HRG for $19,300
• Possible approval of $329,000 Change Order No. 1 for Pottstown WWTP UV Upgrade project

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

Human Relations Commission

The Pottstown Human Relations Commission meeting is largely procedural. The only substantive item is an update on the Educational Program on Citizenship. The commission will also approve minutes from March 11, 2025, and note the remaining 2025 meeting dates.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 11, 2025
• No finance report submitted
• Chairperson's report not available
• Educational Program on Citizenship – update
• List of 2025 meeting dates (May 13 through Dec 9)

Council Meeting

The Pottstown Council will first hold a conditional use hearing at 6:30 PM for two properties on N. Charlotte Street (894 and 404). The regular meeting at 7:00 PM includes motions to create a Business Improvement District, authorize a 5-year transit contract with Pottstown Area Rapid Transit totaling $2,360,266 for fixed routes and $179,850 for paratransit, apply for stormwater grants, approve several event permits, and make an appointment to the Human Relations Commission.

• Conditional use hearing for 894 N. Charlotte Street and continued hearing for 404 N. Charlotte Street
• Motion to authorize ordinance creating a Business Improvement District
• 5-year transit contract award to Pottstown Area Rapid Transit: $2,360,266 fixed route, $179,850 paratransit
• Resolutions authorizing grant applications for stormwater arch rehabilitation (PA Small Water and Sewer Grant and Flood Mitigation Program Grant)
• Alcohol waiver requests for Schuylkill River Sojourn event (June 17) and Pottstown Rumble Biergarten (June 20-22)

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 Pottstown Council Committee of the Whole will hold a conditional use hearing for two properties, receive subcommittee and board reports, discuss the Business Improvement District update, consider agreements with OurBus and Greater Pottstown Tennis and Learning, vote on grant resolutions for stormwater arch rehabilitation, and review requests for alcohol permits and street closures.

• Conditional use hearings for 404 N Charlotte and 359 N Franklin
• Discussion and update on the Business Improvement District bylaws and agreement
• Agreement with OurBus Inc. for transportation services
• Grant resolution for PA Small Water and Sewer for stormwater arch rehabilitation
• Request for state legislation mandating DDAP licensing of all drug and alcohol recovery homes

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.

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will review two variance applications. The board is considering requests to allow specific uses of trailers and storage containers on properties in the Downtown Gateway and Highway Business districts.

• Application 03-2025: Request for a 271 s.f. dental care trailer at 101 College Drive
• Application 05-2025: Request for 13 storage containers at 233 Shoemaker Road from September through March

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board will meet to approve the 2024 audit and review financial reports. The board is discussing property updates for several specific addresses and reviewing pre-screening applications.

• Approval of 2024 Audit
• Property updates for 633 Walnut Street, 133 Beech Street, and 647 Logan Street
• New business regarding 421 Hale Street
• New business regarding 439 Chestnut Street
• Review of Land Bank Pre-Screening Applications

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)

Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee

The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee will review updates on the Nature Based Placemaking Project and the 2026 Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a presentation from the DCED and reports from county and local planners.

• DCED Presentation with Michael Schorr
• Nature Based Placemaking Project update
• 2026 Strategic Plan discussion
• Schuylkill Highlands Minigrants due 4/27/25
• DCED Greenways Trails & Recreation Program due 5/31/25

Historic Architectural Review

The Historic Architectural Review Board will meet to review a request for exterior modifications at 60 N Hanover St. The board will also approve minutes from the March 19, 2025, meeting.

• Request to replace a side entrance door at 60 N Hanover St. with a custom fiberglass door and solid surface side panels

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving the 2025 Street Paving Plan and an intermunicipal agreement with Lower Pottsgrove Township for paving a portion of N. Adams Street. Other business includes zoning relief requests for Community Health and Dental and Dewberry Engineers, preliminary/final approvals for subdivisions and land development plans at 502 Hale Street and 601/619 W. High Street (Beacon of Hope), and a CDBG grant application for stormwater inlets. Several event street closures and a SWAT expansion ordinance are also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve the 2025 Pottstown Street Paving Plan
• Intermunicipal agreement with Lower Pottsgrove Township for paving N. Adams Street
• Zoning relief request for Community Health and Dental at 101 College Drive
• Preliminary/final approval for Beacon of Hope Land Development at 601/619 W. High Street with conditions including $500/tree fee and $1,000 open space fee
• CDBG Grant Application for Phase IV Stormwater Inlet Project

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 Pottstown Borough Council Committee of the Whole will discuss a zoning application for 233 Shoemaker Road (Walmart) and consider an intermunicipal agreement with Lower Pottsgrove for N. Adams Street paving. Other items include a presentation on the 2025 paving program, an ordinance amendment to expand the Montgomery County Western SWAT team, and multiple street closure requests for upcoming community events. The committee will also receive reports from subcommittees and boards.

• Zoning application for 233 Shoemaker Road (Walmart) — container exhibit and deed attached
• Intermunicipal agreement with Lower Pottsgrove for N. Adams Street paving project
• Ordinance amendment to expand the Montgomery County Western SWAT team
• Zoning application for 101 College Drive
• CDBG grant application for Phase IV Stormwater Inlet Project

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.

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Application No. 01-2025, filed by Montgomery County, seeking a variance to convert the Days Inn at 61 W. King Street into an emergency shelter. The property is in the Highway Business zoning district and currently operates as a hotel. A public comment period is included before the board concludes the hearing.

• Application No. 01-2025: Variance request to repurpose a 45,725 sq ft Days Inn (61 W. King Street) as an emergency shelter, requiring relief from Chapter 27, Section 337 of the zoning code.
• Property details: 3.62-acre lot with a two-story residential and one-story commercial building, located in the Highway Business (HB) zoning district (Tax Parcel 16-00-18192-00-8).

Council Meeting

This special meeting of Pottstown Council includes a single substantive item: a possible motion to authorize the Solicitor to intervene on Council’s behalf in support of Montgomery County’s application for a use variance to operate an Institutional Home/Homeless Shelter at 61 W. King Street (the Days Inn), with conditions to be imposed on any grant of zoning relief. Public comment will be taken. No other business is on the agenda.

• Zoning application for a homeless shelter at 61 W. King Street (Days Inn)
• Possible motion to authorize Solicitor intervention in support of a use variance
• Condition that restrictions be placed on any approved zoning relief
• Public comment period for residents and taxpayers
• Executive session preceding public comment

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 Pottstown Land Bank Board will review property updates for 707 Hamilton Street, 633 Walnut Street, and 647 Logan Street, receive a 2024 audit update, and consider support for PALBN recommendations. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of February minutes, and a financial report. No decisions are expected on the pre-screening applications, which are for information only.

• Report from Administrator: 2024 Audit Update
• Land Bank Pre-Screening Applications – Information Only
• Property updates: 707 Hamilton Street, 633 Walnut Street, 647 Logan Street
• New Business: Support for PALBN Recommendations
• Statement of Financial Interest Reminder

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 Pottstown Borough Planning Commission will meet to discuss a conditional use application for 404 N Charlotte St. The body will also review extension waivers for properties on W High St and Hale St.

• Conditional Use application for 404 N Charlotte St
• Extension waiver for 601 W High St
• Extension waiver for 502 Hale St
• Comments on Keim Street Bridge
• Blighted Property Committee update

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)

Pottstown Borough Authority

The Pottstown Borough Authority is meeting to discuss funding for water and sewer infrastructure. The body will consider payments for ongoing replacements and the awarding of a tank rehabilitation project.

• Pay Application No. 5 for 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project for $267,237.85
• Willow St Tank Rehabilitation Project award for $268,500.00
• Possible rejection of $509,850.00 bid for Phase 2.5 - Lead Service Replacement (LSR) Project
• Possible NOITA and Notice to Proceed for Phase 2.5 - LSR Project for $518,700.00
• Resolution regarding Authority’s Contribution to Borough Garage Debt Service

The Pottstown Borough Authority approved several contracts and actions, including rejecting the apparent low bidder for the Phase 2.5 Lead Service Replacement project due to incomplete documents and awarding the contract to JAO Bradley for $518,700. They also approved pay applications for the 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project and the Willow St Tank Rehabilitation Project, and authorized a grant application. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Authority's contribution to Borough Garage debt service resolution (3-0)
• Approved Pay Application No. 5 for 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project, $267,237.85 (3-0)
• Approved Willow St Tank Rehabilitation Project, $268,500.00 (3-0)
• Rejected apparent low bidder for Contract No. LR-2.5 (LSR) due to incomplete documents (3-0)
• Approved NOITA and Notice to Proceed to JAO Bradley for Contract No. LR-2.5, $518,700.00 (3-0)
• Approved Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed to JAO Bradley for Contract No. LR-2.5, $518,700.00 (3-0)
• Authorized application for CFA's PA Small Water & Sewer Grant (potential $500,000, 15% match) (3-0)

Human Relations Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and routine reports. No specific decisions or new business items are listed for this meeting.

Council Meeting

The meeting begins with a public hearing on the proposed Business Improvement District. During the council meeting, members will vote on multiple new business items, including a motion to support Montgomery County's zoning variance application for a homeless shelter at the former Days Inn, conditional use approvals for residential conversions, and various street closure requests for community events.

• Public hearing on the Business Improvement District
• Motion to authorize solicitor to intervene in support of homeless shelter at 61 W. King Street
• Award runway rehabilitation bid to Axtell's Pavement Solutions for $97,410
• Conditional use approvals to convert commercial space into residential units at 76 N. Charlotte and 356 N. Charlotte Streets
• Request to operate a Mobile Farmers Market for 2025 season

The Pottstown Borough Council approved a series of routine items, including a mobile farmers market permit, a runway rehabilitation contract, and conditional use approvals for residential conversions. The council tabled a decision on whether to support Montgomery County's application for a homeless shelter at the Days Inn until a special meeting on March 25. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved mobile farmers market permit for Max Kulp (7-0)
• Approved $97,410 runway rehabilitation bid to Axtell's Pavement Solutions (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for 76 N. Charlotte St. residential conversion (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for 356 N. Charlotte St. residential conversion (7-0)
• Tabled vote on supporting homeless shelter at 61 W. King St. until March 25 (7-0)
• Approved $3,294,723.83 in borough bills (7-0)
• Approved amendments to Land Bank Policies and Procedures (7-0)
• Approved police cooperative agreement amendment for S.W.A.T. membership (7-0)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will hold a conditional use hearing for 356 N. Charlotte Street at 6:30 PM, followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. They will discuss subcommittee reports, a zoning application for the Days Inn at 61 W. King Street, an amendment to the municipal police cooperative agreement for SWAT, and several street closure requests for events. The meeting also includes a public comment period and board appointments.

• Conditional use hearing for 356 N. Charlotte Street
• Zoning application for Days Inn, 61 W. King Street
• Amendment to Municipal Police Cooperative Agreement for Montgomery County SWAT Western Region
• Street closure requests: Fox Trot 5k (May 17), Play Streets (various dates), Pear Blossom Festival (April 6), Patriotic 5k (July 4)
• Land Bank Policies and Procedures Amendment

The Committee of the Whole held a conditional use hearing for 356 N. Charlotte St. to convert a commercial unit into two residential apartments, but no decision was recorded in the minutes. The meeting was primarily informational, with subcommittee and board reports, and no formal votes were taken on any agenda items.

• Conditional use hearing held for 356 N. Charlotte St. — no decision recorded
• Runway Rehabilitation Bid Project — reported ready to award on Monday, no action taken
• 61 W. King Street Days Inn zoning application — discussed, no action taken
• Municipal Police Cooperative Agreement for county SWAT — discussed, no action taken
• Land Bank Policies and Procedures additions — discussed, no action taken
• MontCo 250 Proclamation — discussed, no action taken
• Multiple street closure requests (Fox Trot 5k, Play Streets, Pear Blossom Festival, Patriotic 5k) — discussed, no action taken

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, financial reports, and updates on properties at 633 Walnut Street and 647 Logan Street. Pre-screening applications are presented for information only. The board will also discuss policies, procedures, and statements of financial interest. No final decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Property updates for 633 Walnut Street and 647 Logan Street (disposition discussion)
• Pre-screening applications – information only
• Review of policies and procedures
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 27, 2025
• Financial report and bills/communications

The Pottstown Borough Land Bank Board approved the sale of 633 Walnut Street to Habitat for Humanity for $95,000, as recommended by the Administrator. The board also accepted the finance report, approved several invoices including solicitor and administrative services, and authorized a letter of support for a grant application. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved sale of 633 Walnut Street to Habitat for Humanity for $95,000
• Approved finance report with ending balance of $159,188.32
• Approved payment of $1,050 solicitor invoice to Fitzpatrick Lentz and Bubba
• Approved payment of $393.75 to PAED for Land Bank services (PHARE-funded)
• Approved payment of $604.95 to PAED for 30% of Borough taxes
• Approved submission of PAED monthly stipend invoice to Borough for payment
• Approved letter of support for PA Land Bank Network grant application
• Approved minutes from January 27, 2025

Planning Commission

The Pottstown Planning Commission will review January meeting minutes, hear public comments, and conduct re-organization. They will consider 90-day extension waivers for 301 Keystone Blvd and 502 Hale St, and note the deadline for 601 W High St. Old business includes blighted property, regional planning, and Keim Street Bridge comments. New business is a conditional use application for 356 N Charlotte St, where a variance was already granted.

• 301 Keystone Blvd – 90-day extension waiver deadline 4/14/25
• 601 W High St – 90-day deadline 3/18/25
• 502 Hale St – 90-day extension waiver deadline 4/11/25
• Conditional use application for 356 N Charlotte St (variance already granted)
• Comments on Keim Street Bridge

The Pottstown Planning Commission recommended Borough Council grant conditional preliminary/final approval for the 301 Keystone Blvd development, subject to compliance with review letters and payment of fees-in-lieu for landscaping. The commission also recommended granting the requested waivers. Other projects at 601 W High St and 502 Hale St were discussed but not voted on, and will be on the March agenda.

• Recommended conditional preliminary/final approval for 301 Keystone Blvd (all in favor)
• Recommended granting waivers for 301 Keystone Blvd, including fee-in-lieu for landscaping (all in favor)
• Approved January 2025 minutes with spelling adjustment (all in favor)
• Re-elected Jim Derr as Chair and Dan Weand as Vice Chair (all in favor)

Historic Architectural Review

The Historic Architectural Review Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and review a specific signage request. The primary item is a presentation regarding a sign replacement at 726 High St.

• Review of 36-inch by 36-inch non-illuminated parking sign replacement at 726 High St.

Human Relations Commission

The Pottstown Human Relations Commission holds a regular meeting with routine business: approving previous minutes, hearing finance and committee reports, and planning for National Women's Month. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda. The meeting also confirms 2025 meeting dates.

• Approval of January 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of National Women's Month programs/events
• Finance report and committee reports
• 2025 meeting schedule listed (Feb 11 through Dec 9)

Council Meeting

Council will consider preliminary/final approval for the 276-284 N. Hanover subdivision/land development plan subject to multiple conditions including fees and signage, and will vote on waivers from subdivision ordinance sections. Other decisions include awarding a $126,700 airport hangar roof replacement contract, lawn maintenance contracts totaling $64,877.75, and approving police officer eligibility lists and conditional offers. The agenda also includes appointments to the Vacancy Board, Blighted Property Review Committee, and Planning Commission.

• Motion to grant preliminary/final approval for 276-284 N. Hanover subdivision/land development plan with conditions including $7,000 tree fee, $1,440 open space fee, and $35,000 crosswalk improvement contribution
• Motion to award Airport Maintenance Hangar Roof Replacement to Pro Edge Roofing, Co. for $126,700
• Motion to award Lawn and Right-of-Way Maintenance contracts (Groups 1-4) to Strausser Nature's Helper totaling $64,877.75
• Motion to approve eligibility list and conditional offers for four police officer candidates from civil service list
• Motion to grant waivers and approve payment in lieu of open space ($4,500) for Edgewood Elementary School Playground Project

The Pottstown Borough Council approved all agenda items unanimously (6-0), including awarding the Airport Maintenance Hangar Roof Replacement bid to Pro Edge Roofing Co. for $126,700, approving lawn maintenance contracts, granting preliminary/final approval for the 276-284 N. Hanover subdivision with conditions, and authorizing a grant application for Brookside Park improvements. The council also approved police officer hiring steps, various waivers, event permits, and appointments to boards.

• Awarded $126,700 Airport Maintenance Hangar Roof Replacement bid to Pro Edge Roofing Co. (6-0)
• Awarded lawn and right-of-way maintenance contracts to Strausser Nature's Helper totaling $64,877.75 (6-0)
• Granted preliminary/final approval for 276-284 N. Hanover subdivision with conditions (6-0)
• Granted seven waivers from Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for 276-284 N. Hanover (6-0)
• Authorized submission of MontCo 2040 Implementation Grant application for Brookside Park Improvements (6-0)
• Approved eligibility list and conditional offers for 4 police officer candidates (6-0)
• Approved $5,168,279.39 in borough bills (6-0)
• Appointed individuals to Vacancy Board, Blighted Property Review Committee, and Planning Commission (6-0)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will review a resolution for a MontCo 2040 Grant Application for Brookside Park. The meeting includes reports from emergency services, infrastructure, and the Pottstown School District, as well as approvals for civil service candidates and board vacancies.

• MontCo 2040 Grant Application Resolution for Brookside Park
• Land Development review for 276-284 N. Hanover
• Sidewalk Art Maintenance Agreement for 423 Chestnut St.
• Street closure request for L’OE Car Show on August 31st, 2025
• GoFourth Biergarten Request for July 4th, 2025

The Pottstown Council Committee of the Whole met on February 5, 2025, and received updates from subcommittees, boards, and staff. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this meeting; items discussed included the Land Bank's minimum price for 633 Walnut, a Civil Service list approval request, and various street closure requests. The meeting was informational, with action items to be considered at future meetings.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting
• Land Bank set minimum price of $35,000 for 633 Walnut
• Civil Service list approval requested for 4 new candidates
• Conditional offer approval requested for 4 Civil Service candidates
• Civil Service testing approval requested for police officer recruitment
• Edgewood Elementary playground project waiver request discussed
• Records destruction resolution discussed
• Sidewalk art maintenance agreement for 423 Chestnut St. discussed

Land Bank Board

This meeting includes election of officers for 2025, approval of minutes, a financial report, and updates on properties—notably setting a price floor for 633 Walnut Street and discussing 647 Logan Street. The board will also consider engaging an auditor for 2024 and review the PHARE Grant semi-annual report.

• Election of Officers for 2025
• Set price floor for 633 Walnut Street
• Property update on 647 Logan Street
• Approval to engage auditor for 2024
• PHARE Grant semi-annual report due January 31, 2025

The Pottstown Borough Land Bank Board set a $35,000 price floor for applications to purchase 633 Walnut Street and approved a timeline for the application process. The board also reappointed officers for 2025, approved payment of invoices, and authorized the administrator to file the PHARE grant semi-annual report.

• Reappointed Deb Penrod as Chair, Patti Derr as Vice Chair, Twila Fisher as Secretary, and Carol Kulp as Treasurer (motion passed)
• Reappointed Zack Nelson as Right to Know Officer and Solicitor Boell as Solicitor for 2025 (motions passed)
• Approved minutes from November 26, 2024 (motion passed)
• Accepted finance report showing $158,968.82 ending balance (motion passed)
• Approved payment of three invoices totaling $1,272 for solicitor services and $525 from PHARE grant for PAED services (motion carried)
• Approved submitting $1,000 in monthly stipend invoices to the Borough for payment (motion passed)
• Set $35,000 price floor for 633 Walnut Street applications (motion passed)
• Approved application deadline of February 14, 2025, for 633 Walnut Street (motion passed)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will reorganize for 2025 and then hold hearings on two variance applications. The first asks to reduce a residential unit's livable space at 356 N. Charlotte Street from 800 to 625 square feet. The second seeks variances for a 35-unit mixed-use development with ground-floor commercial at 30 N. Hanover Street, including parking on an adjacent lot and a building height of 50 feet 9 inches.

• Reorganization of ZHB for 2025 (election of officers, appointment of solicitor, meeting dates)
• Application 20-2024: Variance to reduce first-floor residential unit from 800 to 625 sq ft at 356 N. Charlotte Street
• Application 22-2024: Variance for 35-unit mixed-use development at 30 N. Hanover Street (former Pottstown Mercury site)
• Parking variance: Allow 20–25 off-street parking spaces on an adjacent lot (Section 27-601.4.A)
• Height variance: Allow building height of 50 feet 9 inches (Section 27-310)

Pottstown Borough Authority

The Pottstown Borough Authority will reorganize by electing officers, then discuss and possibly approve a $190,783 change order and two pay applications totaling $332,515 for water/sewer and lead service replacement projects. They will also consider a fee waiver for 404 High Street. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
• Discussion and possible approval of Change Order 4 for 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project: $190,783
• Discussion and possible approval of Pay Application No. 4 for 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project: $252,468.24
• Discussion and possible approval of Pay Application No. 5 for Phase 2 Lead Service Replacement Project: $80,047
• Possible 404 High Street Fee Waiver

The Pottstown Borough Authority reorganized for 2025, keeping all officers in place. It approved Change Order 4 and Pay Applications 4 and 5 for the 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project and Phase 2 Lead Service Replacement, totaling over $523,000. No action was taken on a possible fee waiver for 404 High Street.

• Re-elected all officers for 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Change Order 4 for 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project, $190,783 (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application No. 4 for 2024 Water & Sewer Replacement Project, $252,468.24 (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application No. 5 for Phase 2 Lead Service Replacement Project, $80,047 (5-0)
• No action on 404 High Street fee waiver

Planning Commission

The Pottstown Planning Commission will review extension waiver requests for three properties (301 Keystone Blvd, 276-284 N Hanover St, 601 W High St) and note that 502 Hale St will not be presented. Old business includes updates from the Blighted Property Committee, Pottstown Regional Planning, and comments on the Keim Street Bridge. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comments.

• Extension waiver for 301 Keystone Blvd (deadline 2/13/25)
• Extension waiver for 276-284 N Hanover St (deadline 2/18/25)
• Extension waiver for 601 W High St (deadline 3/18/25)
• Update from Blighted Property Committee
• Discussion on Keim Street Bridge comments

The Planning Commission voted to recommend Borough Council grant preliminary/final approval of the land development plan for converting an industrial building at 276-284 N. Hanover St. into 85 luxury apartments, subject to conditions including compliance with review letters, payment of fees in lieu of trees, and resolution of aisle widths. The Commission also recommended granting the requested waivers, with revisions. A separate project at 601 W High St. was discussed but tabled for further review in February.

• Recommended preliminary/final approval of land development plan for 276-284 N. Hanover St. (all in favor)
• Recommended granting waivers as outlined in Howell letter of Jan 13, 2025, revised to include aisle widths (all in favor)
• Approved December 2024 minutes with minor correction (all in favor)
• No objection to waiver of land development for 944 Chestnut St. 4-unit condominium

Historic Architectural Review

The Pottstown Historic Architectural Review Board will meet to approve past minutes and review two property-alteration requests: replacing wood-frame windows with vinyl at 106 King St. and installing a new illuminated parking sign at 726 High St. No major decisions are scheduled.

• 106 King St.: request to replace wood-frame windows with vinyl double-hung like-in-kind windows
• 726 High St.: request to install 60-inch by 60-inch illuminated parking sign with divider bar

Council Meeting

The Pottstown Borough Council will hold a public hearing at 7:15 PM on a zoning ordinance amendment to revise certain definitions, followed by a vote to adopt. The council will also vote on scheduling a public hearing for a proposed business improvement district on March 10, 2025, and consider several contract awards including a police vehicle ($2,600), guide rail replacement ($51,930), and traffic signs ($14,714.94). Additional items include zoning applications for properties on Hanover and Charlotte Streets, a cooperation agreement, a RAISE grant application, and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Public hearing and vote on zoning ordinance amendment to revise definitions
• Motion to schedule public hearing on proposed business improvement district for March 10, 2025
• Award of industrial highway guide rail replacement bid to Long Fence Company, Inc. for $51,930
• Award of police vehicle (2013 Ford Expedition) to Sherzodjon Ruziev for $2,600
• Motion to authorize RAISE Grant application submission

The Pottstown Borough Council approved a zoning ordinance amendment revising certain definitions, scheduled a public hearing for a proposed business improvement district, and authorized several contracts and agreements. All motions passed unanimously with 6 ayes. The council also approved paying borough bills totaling $2,264,749.23.

• Adopted zoning ordinance amendment revising definitions (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on business improvement district for March 10, 2025 (6-0)
• Authorized staff to explore patriot marker on High Street with DAR (6-0)
• Extended conditional approval deadline for 451 Keystone Blvd. by 3 years (6-0)
• Reopened conditional use record for 76 N. Charlotte St. until Feb 27, 2025 (6-0)
• Awarded police vehicle bid per 12/20/2024 tabulation (6-0)
• Awarded 2025 property maintenance bid to Green Advantage Landscaping (6-0)
• Awarded guide rail replacement bid to Long Fence Company, Inc. for $51,930 (6-0)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Pottstown Council Committee of the Whole will meet for discussions and presentations, including a Business Improvement District presentation and subcommittee reports. They will also consider several zoning applications, bid awards for vehicles and maintenance, and a grant agreement for the Pottstown Plating site at 215 S. Washington St. A zoning ordinance amendment and public hearing are scheduled for a future regular meeting.

• Business Improvement District presentation
• Zoning Hearing Board applications for 30 N. Hanover and 356 N. Charlotte
• Conditional use update for 76 N. Charlotte
• RACP Grant cooperation agreement for Pottstown Plating at 215 S. Washington St.
• Zoning ordinance amendment and public hearing for regular meeting

The Committee of the Whole meeting was informational, with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations included a business improvement district proposal, a DAR request for a Patriot marker, and zoning hearing board applications for properties at 30 N. Hanover, 356 N. Charlotte, and 451 Keystone. Several bids were placed out for bid, and grant applications were discussed, but all are pending future regular meeting recommendations.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting
• Police vehicle bid placed out for bid, recommendation pending
• Property maintenance contract placed out for bid, recommendation pending
• Industrial Highway guiderail replacement bid placed out for bid, recommendation pending
• Traffic signs and posts bid placed out for bid, recommendation pending
• Lawn and ROW maintenance groups 1-4 combined bid placed out for bid, recommendation pending
• Airport maintenance hangar roof replacement bid placed out for bid, recommendation pending
• RACP grant for 215 S. Washington discussed, requiring future Council approval