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BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018 – 7:00 PM
TOWN HALL – 10 EAST CHURCH STREET – BETHLEHEM, PA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Invocation - Reverend Donna Larson, Trinity Episcopal Church

Pledge to the Flag.

            SWEARING IN CEREMONY

            Dr. Paige Van Wirt, Member of City Council – Judge Stephen G. Baratta, President Judge,
Northampton County

1.         Roll Call

2.         Approval of Minutes – February 20, 2018

3.         Public Comment.  (on any subject not being voted on this evening – 5 Minute Time Limit)

4.         Public Comment. (on Ordinances and Resolutions to be voted on this evening – 5 Minute Time Limit)

5.         Old Business.

A.        Old Business – Members of Council
B.        Tabled Items
C.        Unfinished Business

6.         Communications.

A.        Director of Recreation – Recommendation of Award – Celebrations Fireworks, Inc.
B.        Director of Community and Economic Development – ArtsQuest Gaming Grant Resolution
C.        Deputy Director Community and Economic Development – Recommendation of Award –
Hometown Press
D.        Director of Water and Sewer Resources – Recommendation of Award – John J. Gallagher, Esq.

7.         Reports.

A.        President of Council
B.        Mayor
              1.  Administrative Order – Graig Schultz – Bethlehem Human Relations Commission
              2.  Administrative Order – Robert A. Melosky – City Planning Commission
              3.  Administrative Order – Vince Gentilcore – Fine Arts Commission
              4.  Administrative Order – Nik Nikolov – Fine Arts Commission
              5.  Administrative Order – Dennis R. Cunerd – Redevelopment Authority
              6.  Administrative Order – Joe Narkevic – Sister City Commission
              7.  Administrative Order – Jeff Long – Fine Arts Commission
              8.  Administrative Order – Mari Girardot – Sister City Commission
C.        Community Development Committee (Mr. Martell)

8.         Ordinances for Final Passage.

A.        Bill No. 3 - 2018 – Amending Zoning Ordinance – Article 1302 and Article 1305 – First Floor
Uses in CB and CL Districts
B.        Bill No. 4 – 2018 – Amending Zoning Ordinance – Article 1306 – Maximum Building Coverage
in RT District
C.        Bill No. 5 – 2018 – Amending Zoning Ordinance – Article 1302 – Hotel Definition
D.        Bill No. 6 – 2018 – Amending 2018 Capital Budget for Non-Utilities– 2017 Year End
Adjustments
E.         Bill No. 7 – 2018 – Amending 2018 Capital Budget for Water Utilities – 2017 Year End
Adjustments
F.         Bill No. 8 – 2018 – Amending 2018 Capital Budget for Sewer Utilities –  2017 Year End
Adjustments
G.        Bill No. 9 – 2018 – Amending 2018 CDBG/HOME Funds Budget – 2017 Year End Adjustments

9.         New Ordinances.

None.

10.       Resolutions.

A.        Authorizing Use Permit Agreement – St. Luke’s Health Network – Boutique at the Rink
B.        Authorizing Sale of City Property – Parcel bordered by Conestoga Street and Route 378
C.        Authorizing Contract – Celebration Fireworks
D.        Authorizing Resolution – ArtsQuest Gaming Grant Resolution
E.         Authorizing Contract – Hometown Press
F.         Authorizing Contract – John J. Gallagher, Esq.
G.        Certificate of Appropriateness – 523 Main Street
H.        Certificate of Appropriateness – 574 Main Street

11.       New Business.

12.       Adjournment.