COUNCIL AGENDA

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 - 7:00 PM
TOWN HALL – 10 EAST CHURCH STREET – BETHLEHEM, PA
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1. Invocation – Pastor Dale Miller, First Baptist Church

2. Pledge to the Flag.

3. Roll Call.

Citation – Honoring John Loosbrock

PUBLIC HEARING

Prior to the consideration of the regular Agenda items, City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Proposed Ordinances Amending Article 1701 by Adopting the 2009 Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC) and Amending Article 1702 by revising Fees for the Enforcement of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.

4. Approval of Minutes – February 2, 2010

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 1716 – Landmarks and Properties of Historical Interest
(Assigned to Preservation Plan Task Force)

C. Old Business – Members of Council

1. Memorandum to Controller – Casino Host Fee and Treasurer’s Escrow
Account

7. Communications.

A. Member of Finance Committee – Proposed New Ordinance – Fiscal Policy and
Financial Reporting
B. Housing and Community Development Planner – Resolution for Redevelopment
Capital Assistance Grant Program – Historic Bethlehem Partnership

8. Reports:

A. President of Council.

B. Mayor

1. Administrative Order – Gary A. Lader – Historic Conservation District – South
South Bethlehem and Mount Airy

2. Administrative Order – Marsha L. Fritz – Board of Historical and Architectural
Review

9. Ordinances for Final Passage:

None.

10. New Ordinances.

None.

11. Resolutions.

A. Authorizing Right of Way Request – PPL – Pinehurst Road
B. Authorizing Right of Way Request – PPL – Sand Island West
C. Authorizing Records Destruction Resolution – Department of Community and
Economic Development – Health Bureau
D. Authorizing Records Destruction Resolution – Controller’s Office
E. Authorizing Enterprise Zone Operational Grant – Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development
F. Authorizing DCNR Grant Resolution – Bethlehem Skateplaza
G. Casino Host Fee and Treasurer’s Escrow Account – Restrictions on Fund Transfers

12. New Business.

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

14. Adjournment.