City Council

Council agenda

December 2, 2003- 7:30 PM - TOWN HALL

1. Invocation – Pastor Gareth W. Icenogle – First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem

2. Pledge to the Flag.

3. Roll Call.

4. Approval of Minutes – November 18, 2003.

5. Courtesy of the Floor. (for public comment on ordinances and
resolutions to be voted on by Council this evening)

6. Old Business.

7. Communications:

A. City Solicitor – Amendment to Article 913 – Water Rates and Charges
B. Deputy Director of Economic Development – Façade Loan Request –
91 and 97 West Broad Street

8. Reports:

A. President of Council.
B. Mayor.
C. Community Development Committee (Ms. Szabo)

9. Ordinances for Final Passage:

A. Bill No. 49 – 2003 – Amending Article 155 – Officers’ and Employees’ Pension Fund – Benefit Increase
B. Bill No. 50 – 2003 - Amending Article 951 – Pedestrian Malls

10. New Ordinances:

A. Bill No. 62 – Amending Article 927 – Sewer Rate Increase
B. Bill No. 63 – Amending Article 933 – Recycling Fee Increase
C. Bill No. 64 – Amending Article 1731 – Inspection Fee Increase
D. Bill No. 65 – Amending Article 913 – Monthly Water Charge
E. Bill No. 66 – Amending Article 1159 – Animals
F. Bill No. 67 – Amending Article 1160 – Dangerous Animals
G. Bill No. 68 – Repealing Article 709 - Dogs

11. Resolutions:

A. Authorizing Execution of Lease Agreement – Adams Outdoor Advertising
B. Authorizing Execution of Agreement with PennDOT – Electronic Access
C. Approving Façade Loan Request – 91 and 97 West Broad Street
D. Certificate of Appropriateness - 306 Brodhead Avenue
E. Certificate of Appropriateness - 12-14 W. Fourth Street
F. Certificate of Appropriateness - 821-829 E. Fourth Street
G. Certificate of Appropriateness - 337 Wyandotte Street
H. Certificate of Appropriateness - 26 E. Third Street
I. Certificate of Appropriateness - 321 S. New Street

12. New Business.

13. Courtesy of the Floor. (for public comment on any subject)

14. Adjournment.