COUNCIL AGENDA

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, December 1, 2009 - 7:00 PM
TOWN HALL – 10 EAST CHURCH STREET – BETHLEHEM, PA

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1. Invocation – Reverend Doctor Helen B. Cochrane, First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem

2. Pledge to the Flag.

3. Roll Call.

4. Approval of Minutes – December 1, 2009

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. Bill No. 28 – 2009 – Amending Zoning Ordinance – Various Sections
2. Establishing Article 1716 – Landmarks and Properties of Historical Interest

C. Old Business – Members of Council

7. Communications:

A. Superintendent of Water Supply and Treatment – Modifications to Article 911 –
Water Regulations – Fire Flow Test
B. Director of Public Works – Resolution for Plan Revision for New Land Development – Sewage Facilities Planning Module – Eaton Pointe Professional Building
C. Planning Bureau – Preservation Planning Initiative
D. City Solicitor – Use Permit Agreement for Public Property – American Association of University Women, Bethlehem Branch – 2010 Book Fair
E. City Solicitor – Site Agreement – TowerOne Bethlehem 001, LLC – North Central Fire Station – High Street
F. City Solicitor – Municipal Records Retention Resolution
G. City Solicitor – Records Destruction Resolution – Health Bureau
H. Finance Committee Chairman Leeson – Amending Article 121 – Fiscal Policy and Financial Reporting
I. Director of Planning and Zoning – St. Luke’s Riverside Drive Project
J. President of Council – Amending Article 721 – Outdoor Dining Furniture in Historic District

8. Reports:

A. President of Council.

1. Councilmanic Appointment – Allison Perrucci – Library Board
2. Councilmanic Appointment – J. William Reynolds – Library Board
3. Councilmanic Appointment – Linda C. Robertson – Library Board
4. Councilmanic Appointment – Kathy Weil – Library Board
5. Councilmanic Appointment – Laura Lynne Burtner – Environmental Advisory Council
6. Councilmanic Appointment – R. Michael Topping – Environmental Advisory Board
7. Councilmanic Appointment – George Yasko – Environmental Advisory Board

B. Mayor.

1. Administrative Order – Paul Salerni – Fine Arts Commission
2. Administrative Order – Charles Hampton, III – Fine Arts Commission
3. Administrative Order – Stuart J. Bedics – Police Commissioner
4. Administrative Order – Jason D. Schiffer – Deputy Police Commissioner

C. Finance Committee (Mr. Leeson)

9. Ordinances for Final Passage:

A. Bill No. 25 – 2009 – Adopting the 2010 General Fund Budget
B. Bill No. 26 – 2009 – Adopting the 2010 Water Fund Budget
C. Bill No. 27 – 2009 – Adopting the 2010 Sewer Fund Budget
D. Bill No. 28 – 2009 – Adopting the 2010 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget
E. Bill No. 29 – 2009 – Adopting the 2010 Liquid Fuels Fund Budget
F. Bill No. 30 – 2009 – Adopting the 2010Capital Budget for Non-Utilities
G. Bill No. 31 – 2009 – Adopting the 2010 Capital Budget for Water Utilities
H. Bill No. 32 – 2009 – Adopting the 2010 Capital Budget for Sewer Utilities
I. Bill No. 33 – 2009 – Adopting the 2010 Community Development Budget
J. Bill No. 34 – 2009 – Adopting the 2010 9-1-1 Fund Budget
K. Bill No. 35 – 2009 – Fixing the 2010 Tax Rate for All City Purposes
L. Bill No. 36 – 2009 – General Obligation Note – Water and Sewer Capital Projects
M. Bill No. 37 – 2009 – Amending Article 721 – Streets and Sidewalks – Vendor Ordinance

10. New Ordinances:

A. Bill No. 38 - 2009 – Guaranty of Bethlehem Authority Bonds to Refinance the 1998 Guaranteed Water Revenue Bonds

11. Resolutions:

A. Transfer of Funds – Sewer Fund Budget – Professional Services
B. Rate Increase – Golf Cart Fee
C Certificate of Appropriateness – 146 East Market Street
D. Certificate of Appropriateness – 54 East Church Street
E. Certificate of Appropriateness – 456 North New Street
F. Certificate of Appropriateness – 424 Center Street
G. Certificate of Appropriateness – 404 Center Street

12. New Business.

A. Rescheduling First Meeting in January to Monday, January 4, 2010

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

14. Adjournment.