City of Wilkes-Barre Council - Regular Session 5.28.26

The City of Wilkes-Barre Council held a regular session on May 28, 2026, during which they addressed several community and administrative issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a resolution involving a consulting contract with PFM for sewer system matters, where council members clarified the payment structure as an hourly blended rate without a set cap, contingent on the continuation of services. Additionally, the council discussed potential amendments to the city's garbage collection ordinance to accommodate longstanding small businesses on Hazel Street, considering exceptions to current commercial waste pickup rules. There was also dialogue about utility-related construction work impacting local streets, with concerns raised about notification practices and street restoration timelines, though no formal procurement actions were detailed regarding these utilities. The meeting included motions and votes approving the consent agenda and ordinances, reflecting routine governance and budgetary oversight.