COUNCIL AGENDA

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 18, 2008 - 7:00 PM
TOWN HALL – 10 EAST CHURCH STREET – BETHLEHEM, PA
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1. Invocation – Pastor Larry Burd, Calvary Baptist Church

2. Pledge to the Flag.

3. Roll Call.

4. Approval of Minutes – November 5, 2008

5. Courtesy of the Floor. (for public comment on Ordinances and Resolutions to be voted on by Council this evening – 5 Minute Time Limit)

6. Old Business.

A. Tabled Items
None.

B. Unfinished Business

1. Establishing Article 314 – Security Cameras
2. Political Contributions and Expenditures – Proposed Ordinance
3. Gift of Real Estate – LVIP
4. Recreation Fees – Proposed Increases
5. Amending Zoning Ordinance – Article 1324 – Fees for Appeal and
Article 1325 – Notice of Hearings
6. Bill No. 28 – 2008 – Amending Zoning Ordinance – Various Sections

C. Old Business – Members of Council

7. Communications:

A. Quality Manager – Amending Article 923 – Disposal and Discharge of Industrial Waste Regulations
B. Parks and Public Property Director – Golf Course Restaurant – Hours of Operation

8. Reports:

A. President of Council.
B. Mayor.
C. Finance Committee (Mr. Leeson)
D. Community Development Committee (Mr. Schweder)

9. Ordinances for Final Passage:

A. Bill No. 29 – 2008 - Amending General Fund Budget - Police Department – LCB Overtime Grant; Economic Development - Enterprise Zone Manager - PADCED Grant; Public Works – Mechanical Maintenance – Equipment Repairs – Reimbursement; General Expenses – Continuous Improvement

B. Bill No. 30 – 2008 - Amending Non-Utility Capital Budget - TANF Repayment Fund; HOME Investment Trust; Park/Playground Improvements – Monocacy Complex; Southside Recreation Programs; Wireless Mesh Project – PADCED Grant

10. New Ordinances:

A. Bill No. 31 – 2008 – Adopting the 2009 General Fund Budget
B. Bill No. 32 – 2008 – Adopting the 2009 Water Fund Budget
C. Bill No. 33 – 2008 – Adopting the 2009 Sewer Fund Budget
D. Bill No. 34 – 2008 – Adopting the 2009 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget
E. Bill No. 35 – 2008 – Adopting the 2009 Liquid Fuels Fund Budget
F. Bill No. 36 – 2008 – Adopting the 2009 Capital Budget for Non-Utilities
G. Bill No. 37 – 2008 – Adopting the 2009 Capital Budget for Water Utilities
H. Bill No. 38 – 2008 – Adopting the 2009 Capital Budget for Sewer Utilities
I. Bill No. 39 – 2008 – Adopting the 2009 Community Development Budget
J. Bill No. 40 – 2008 – Adopting the 2009 9-1-1 Fund Budget
K. Bill No. 41 – 2008 – Fixing the 2009 Tax Rate for All City Purposes
L. Bill No. 42 – 2008 – Authorizing Issuance of 2008 General Obligation Bond/Note - $8,000,000 – Non-Utility Capital Projects

11. Resolutions:

A. Authorizing Execution of Use Permit Agreement for Public Property – ArtsQuest – Christkindlmarkt 2008, Christmas City Cirque 2008, First Night 2008
B. Certificate of Appropriateness – Historic District
C. Certificate of Appropriateness – 239 East Church Street

12. New Business.

A. Setting Date for Adoption – 2009 Budgets

13. Courtesy of the Floor. (for public comment on any subject – 5 Minute Time Limit)

14. Adjournment.