Commissions
The various Commissions established by City Council serve in an advisory capacity to the Council on a range of matters. Members are appointed or reappointed by the City Council, usually in January, for specific terms of office. Below are overviews of the requirements for the various Commissions currently serving the City of Coatesville.

Civil Service Commission
Name | Term |
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Jose Rios | 2021 – 2024 |
Michael Zuratt | 2022 – 2025 |
Fran Scamuffa | 2023 – 2026 |
Fire Fighters’ Pension Fund Commission
Name | Term |
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Jim Lentz- Fire Department Representative | 2021 – 2024 |
Craig Weaver – Fire Department Representative | 2021 – 2024 |
Steve Dobson – Fire Chief | Indefinite |
Richard Troutman – Finance Director | Indefinite |
Linda Lavender-Norris – Council President | 2023 |
James Logan – City Manager | 2023 |
Bill Shaw | 2023 – 2024 |
Solicitor: Robert Jefferson, Esq | N/A |
Historical Commission
Name | Term |
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Jay Byerly | 2023 – 2025 |
Jeffrey Deacon | 2022 – 2024 |
Paul Trizonis | 2022 – 2024 |
Diane Brownfield | 2021 – 2023 |
John Ross | 2022 – 2024 |
Vacant | 2023 – 2025 |
Vacant | 2021 – 2023 |
Note: Mark Thornton, member of the Historical Commission, maintains a page on facebook as an extension of this commission.
Non-Uniform Pension Commission
Name | Term |
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Richard Troutman – Finance Director | Indefinite |
Leslie Denson – Staff Member | 2023 |
Julius Scott – Public Works appointment | 2023 |
Linda Lavender-Norris – City Council President | 2023 |
James Logan – City Manager | 2023 |
Bill Shaw | 2023 – 2024 |
Robert Jefferson, Esq. | N/A |
Parks & Recreation Commission
- define the objectives of public recreation services and make plans harmonizing with them
- maintain the highest quality and standard of recreation service
- interpret the importance and need of recreation services to the general public
- keep public officials informed of the status and progress of recreation services
- work collaboratively with public officials to select the recreation and park executive and define his or her duties and responsibilities
- establish a sound fiscal plan to achieve recreational goals
- provide for an adequate system of recreation areas and facilities
- give stability and continuity to general operations
- evaluate the services of recreation system in relation to its objectives
Funds appropriated by City Council and budgeted to the Parks and Recreation program shall be disbursed by the Council, the City Manager or his designated administrative staff upon vouchers issued by the Parks and Recreation Commission and within the budget appropriations made. The commission must hold regular meetings, including two work sessions and at least one public meeting each quarter. All public meetings shall be held in accordance with the Sunshine Act. Parks and Recreation Coordinator shall make full and complete monthly reports to the City Council or at such other times as may be designated or requested by City Council. The Parks and Recreation Coordinator submits – with the annual budget request – a comprehensive report covering the forthcoming year which outlines its proposed recreation programs for that year and its plans with respect to the creation, use or modification of the recreational areas and facilities operated by it. The Parks and Recreation Commission obtains the prior approval of the City Council for any major modifications or additions to said programs and plans within that year. [Chapter 33 in city code]
Name | Term |
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Fred Sharpe | 2019 – 2022 |
Crystal Arnold | 2021 – 2024 |
Vacant | 2020 – 2023 |
Vacant | 2020 – 2023 |
Vacant | 2019 – 2022 |
Ajene Livingston | 2021 – 2024 |
Tiniera Turner-Green | 2021 – 2024 |
Planning Commission
Five person commission appointed by City Council majority vote to four year terms. Two members may be officers or employees of the City. All members must reside within the city limits of the City of Coatesville. The commission is responsible for reviewing subdivision and land development plans and giving recommendations to the City Council regarding same. It also assists in various planning responsibilities including the development of redevelopment proposals under the Urban Redevelopment Law. [Chapter 41 in city code]
The Planning Commission does have established regular meetings; each Wednesday of the same week of the first City Council monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room off the main lobby of City Hall.
Information and Minutes
Name | Term |
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John Guerrera | 2023 – 2026 |
Mark Kahler – Chairman | 2022 – 2025 |
Clarence Norris | 2021 – 2024 |
Jay Byerly | 2020 – 2023 |
Bill Shaw | 2021 – 2024 |
Staff: | N/A |
Consultant: | N/A |
Police Pension Commission
Name | Term |
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Richard Troutman – Finance Director | Indefinite |
John Laufer, III – Chief of Police | Indefinite |
Brandon Harris, Member of Police Department | 2023 |
Martin Brice – Retired Police Officer | 2023 |
Linda Lavender-Norris – City Council President | 2023 |
James Logan – City Manager | 2023 |
Bill Shaw | 2023 – 2024 |
Solicitor: Robert Jefferson, Esq | N/A |
Technology Commission
Name | Term |
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Vacant – City Council Member | 2019 – 2021 |
Vacant – City Council Member | 2021 – 2023 |
Vacant – City Staff Member | 2021 – 2023 |
Vacant | 2020 – 2022 |
Vacant | 2021 – 2023 |
Vacant | 2019 – 2021 |
Vacant | 2019 – 2021 |
Contact
- City Hall Pl,
Coatesville, PA 19320 - 610-384-0300
- Coatesville.org
Contact
- City Hall Pl,
Coatesville, PA 19320 - 610-384-0300
- Coatesville.org