Council Minutes

November 18, 2003 Meeting Minutes

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Tuesday, November 18, 2003 – 7:30 PM – Town Hall

1. INVOCATION
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL

President Schweder called the meeting to order. Pastor Don Quayle of Christ Church United Church of Christ offered the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag. Present were Ismael Arcelay, Jean Belinski, Robert J. Donchez, James S. Gregory, Magdalena F. Szabo, and J. Michael Schweder, 6. John B. Callahan was absent, 1.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of November 5, 2003 were approved.

5. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (for public comment on ordinances and resolutions to be voted on by Council this evening)

None.

6. OLD BUSINESS

None.

7. COMMUNICATIONS

A. Assistant City Solicitor – Records Destruction – Police

The Clerk read a memorandum dated November 5, 2003 from William Alexander Karras, Assistant City Solicitor, to which was attached a proposed resolution authorizing the destruction of records from the Police Department as listed on Exhibit A in accordance with the Municipal Records Retention Act.

President Schweder stated that authorizing Resolution 11 A is listed on the Agenda.

B. City Solicitor – Purchase of Street Lighting Facilities

The Clerk read a memorandum dated November 6, 2003 from Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., City Solicitor, to which was attached a proposed Resolution and Agreement between the City and Municipal Energy Managers, Inc. concerning the proposed purchase of, acquisition and construction of improvements to the street light facilities. City Council previously enacted Ordinance No. 4184 authorizing the incurring of debt not to exceed $1,900,000 for this project on April 1, 2003, which constitutes partial funding. This contract, if approved, will obligate the City financially for an amount in excess of $5 million. City Council was previously briefed about the project involving the City's buying back of street lights from PPL Corporation (formerly Pennsylvania Power and Light Company of Allentown, Pennsylvania) at a Committee of the Whole meeting on November 12, 2002.

President Schweder stated that authorizing Resolution 11 B is listed on the Agenda.

C. Director of Public Works – Agreement to Authorize Electronic Access to PennDOT Systems

The Clerk read a memorandum dated November 5, 2003 from Michael Alkhal, Director of Public Works, to which was attached a proposed Resolution and Agreement to Authorize Electronic Access to PennDOT Systems to permit the City electronic access to PennDOT Systems for the purpose of entering information into and exchanging data with the System to contribute to more expedient and efficient progress on projects.

President Schweder stated that the authorizing Resolution will be placed on the December 2 Agenda, unless the Parks and Public Property Committee wishes to consider this matter.

D. City Solicitor – Lease Agreement – Adams Outdoor Advertising

The Clerk read a memorandum dated November 13, 2003 from Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., City Solicitor, to which was attached a proposed Resolution and Lease Agreement between Adams Outdoor Advertising and the City of Bethlehem for lease of the north side of Schoenersville Road, west side of Monocacy Creek and southeast corner of Stefko Boulevard and Pembroke Road for the purpose of operating and maintaining six outdoor advertising display boards for the time period January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2006, according to the Agreement.

President Schweder stated that the authorizing Resolution will be placed on the December 2 Agenda.

8 . REPORTS

A. President of Council

President Schweder announced the next Budget Hearing on November 19, 2003.

Filling Vacancy on City Council - Election of John B. Callahan, Member of Council,
as Mayor

President Schweder affirmed that as of January 5, 2004 there will be a vacancy on City Council as a result of the November 4, 2003 General Election of John B. Callahan, Member of Council, as Mayor of the City of Bethlehem. President Schweder, confirming it will be the responsibility of City Council to fill that vacancy, stated he would accept a motion for the following: require letters along with resumes from interested candidates to be received in the City Clerk's Office by Friday, December 19, 2003 at 4:30 PM; and, schedule a Special City Council Meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2004 at 7:30 PM in Town Hall. At that time, all candidates will be requested to provide a two minute presentation, and answer any questions from Members of Council. At the conclusion of the presentations, City Council will vote that evening on a Resolution to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy on City Council for a two year term ending January 2, 2006. President Schweder, noting there will be six Members of Council remaining at that time, added it will require the vote of four Members of Council to elect the replacement.

Mr. Donchez so moved, and Mr. Arcelay seconded the motion.

Number of Votes Required to Fill Council Vacancy

Mr. Gregory, turning to the issue of requiring the vote of four of the remaining six Members of Council to elect the replacement, recounted that he had discussed the number of votes required when this issue came up previously. Mr. Gregory highlighted the fact that there is a court case involving the City of Allentown in 1978 where requiring four votes was overruled. Mr. Gregory pointed out the higher court ruled that the vote of a majority of the Members who were remaining was needed. Mr. Gregory pointed out, in other words, a vote of three yes, two no, and one abstention would be sufficient to fill the vacancy. Mr. Gregory commented that perhaps the motion could be made without stating the number of votes required to fill a vacancy on City Council so that Christopher Spadoni, City Council Solicitor, can review the issue to determine whether four votes are necessarily needed to fill the vacant City Council seat.

Attorney Spadoni, noting that he has a copy of the court case, recalled there was an opinion letter when a vacancy on City Council occurred previously. However, Attorney Spadoni said he would like the opportunity to report back to City Council as to the number of votes required.

Filling Vacancy on City Council - Procedure

President Schweder restated the motion, as follows: All letters of interest and resumes must be received in the City Clerk's Office by Friday, December 19, 2003 at 4:30 PM. A Special City Council Meeting will be scheduled on Thursday, January 8, 2004 at 7:30 PM in Town Hall where candidates will give a presentation, and answer any questions from Members of Council, followed by voting on a Resolution to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy on City Council for a two year term ending January 2, 2006. Mr. Donchez and Mr. Arcelay so moved.

Mrs. Belinski asked the length of time for the presentation by candidates. President Schweder commented that previous presentations were about two or three minutes.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. The motion passed.

B. Mayor

1. Administrative Order – H. Dennis Christie – Fine Arts Commission

Mayor James Delgrosso appointed H. Dennis Christie to the Fine Arts Commission effective until March 2006. Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory sponsored Resolution No. 14,235 to confirm the appointment.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. The Resolution passed.

2. Administrative Order – Timothy Wynn Fox – Fine Arts Commission

Mayor Delgrosso appointed Timothy Wynn Fox to the Fine Arts Commission effective until August 2005. Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Belinski sponsored Resolution No. 14,236 to confirm the appointment.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. The Resolution passed.

9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE

None.

10. NEW ORDINANCES

A. Bill No. 49 – 2003 – Amending Article 155 – Officers’ and Employees’ Pension Fund – Benefit Increase

The Clerk read Bill No. 49 – 2003, Amending Article 155 – Officers’ and Employees’ Pension Plan, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,
AMENDING ARTICLE 155 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED OFFICERS’ AND EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT AND PENSION SYSTEM.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 49 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

B. Bill No. 50 – 2003 – Amending Article 951 – Pedestrian Malls

The Clerk read Bill No. 50 – 2003, Amending Article 951 – Pedestrian Malls, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING
ARTICLE 951 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED PEDESTRIAN MALLS

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 50 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

C. Bill No. 51 – 2003 – Adopting the 2004 General Fund Budget

The Clerk read Bill No. 51 – 2003, Adopting the 2004 General Fund Budget, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING
THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 2004.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 51 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

D. Bill No. 52 – 2003 – Adopting the 2004 Water Fund Budget

The Clerk read Bill No. 52 – 2003, Adopting the 2004 Water Fund Budget, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING
THE WATER FUND BUDGET FOR 2004.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 52 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

E. Bill No. 53 – 2003 – Adopting the 2004 Sewer Fund Budget

The Clerk read Bill No. 53 – 2003, Adopting the 2004 Sewer Fund Budget, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING
THE SEWER FUND BUDGET FOR 2004.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 53 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

F. Bill No. 54 – 2003 – Adopting the 2004 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget

The Clerk read Bill No. 54 – 2003, Adopting the 2004 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING
THE GOLF COURSE ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET FOR 2004.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 54 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

G. Bill No. 55 – 2003 – Adopting the 2004 Liquid Fuels Fund Budget

The Clerk read Bill No. 55 – 2003, Adopting the 2004 Liquid Fuels Fund Budget, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING
THE LIQUID FUELS FUND BUDGET FOR 2004.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 55 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

H. Bill No. 56 – 2003 – Adopting the 2004 Capital Budget for Non-Utilities

The Clerk read Bill No. 56 – 2003, Adopting the 2004 Capital Budget for Non-Utilities, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING
THE 2004 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR NON-UTILITIES.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 56 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

I. Bill No. 57 – 2003 – Adopting the 2004 Capital Budget for Water Utilities

The Clerk read Bill No. 57 – 2003, Adopting the 2004 Capital Budget for Water Utilities, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING
THE 2004 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR WATER UTILITIES.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 57 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

J. Bill No. 58 – 2003 – Adopting the 2004 Capital Budget for Sewer Utilities

The Clerk read Bill No. 58 – 2003, Adopting the 2004 Capital Budget for Sewer Utilities, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING
THE 2004 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR SEWER UTILITIES.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 58 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

K. Bill No. 59 – 2003 – Adopting the 2004 Community Development Budget

The Clerk read Bill No. 59 – 2003, Adopting the 2004 Community Development Budget, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING
THE 2004 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 59 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

L. Bill No. 60 – 2003 – Adopting the 2004 9-1-1 Fund Budget

The Clerk read Bill No. 60 – 2003, Adopting the 2004 9-1-1 Fund Budget, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING
THE 2004 9-1-1 FUND BUDGET.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 60 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

M. Bill No. 61 – 2003 – Fixing the 2004 Tax Rate for All City Purposes

The Clerk read Bill No. 61 – 2003, Fixing the 2004 Tax Rate for All City Purposes, sponsored by Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory, and titled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, FIXING
THE TAX RATE FOR ALL CITY PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 2004.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. Bill No. 61 – 2003 was declared passed on First Reading.

11. RESOLUTIONS

A. Authorizing Records Destruction – Police Department

Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory sponsored Resolution 14,237 which authorized the disposition of records from the Police Department listed on Exhibit A in accordance with the Municipal Records Manual.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. The Resolution passed.

B. Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Municipal Energy Managers, Inc. – Street Lights

Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory sponsored Resolution 14,238 which authorized the execution of the Agreement with Municipal Energy Managers, Inc. for the Street Lights Project, involving buying back of the street lights from PPL Corporation, according to the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. The Resolution passed.

C. Authorizing Sale of Land – 343 Granger Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania – Bethlehem
Authority to Kevin S. and Deborah A. Zeller

Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Belinski sponsored Resolution 14,239 that authorized the execution of any and all documents necessary in connection with the sale of land at 343 Granger Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to Kevin S. Zeller and Deborah A. Zeller, owned by the Bethlehem Authority located in Lehigh Township, Northampton County, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. The Resolution passed.

Motion - Considering Resolutions 11 D Through 11 G As A Group

Mr. Donchez and Mr. Arcelay moved to consider Resolutions 11 D through 11 G as a group. Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. The motion passed.

D. Certificate of Appropriateness – 523 First Avenue

Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory sponsored Resolution 14,240 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing roof, garage door, gutter, downspout, windows and single door at 523 First Avenue (Alley).

E. Certificate of Appropriateness – 97 West Broad Street

Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory sponsored Resolution 14,241 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint front exterior of building, install sign and lighting fixture on front of building at 97 West Broad Street.

F. Certificate of Appropriateness – 559 Main Street

Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory sponsored Resolution 14,242 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to install sign and bracket at 559 Main Street.

G. Certificate of Appropriateness – 79 West Market Street

Mr. Donchez and Mr. Gregory sponsored Resolution 14,243 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows at the rear and Market Street side of 79 West Market Street.

Voting AYE on Resolutions 11 D through 11 G: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. The Resolutions passed.

12. NEW BUSINESS

Setting Date for Adoption of 2004 Budgets

Mr. Donchez and Mr. Arcelay moved to set the date for adoption of 2004 Budget Ordinances on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 7:30 PM in Town Hall. Voting AYE: Mr. Arcelay, Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Donchez, Mr. Gregory, Ms. Szabo, and Mr. Schweder, 6. The motion passed.

Sign Replacement

Mrs. Belinski remarked that the old Miller's Furniture sign on Main Street has been removed and replaced with a new sign.

Sinkhole - Briarwood Road

Mrs. Belinski asked what is the situation concerning the sinkhole on Briarwood Road.

Joseph Leeson, Jr., City Solicitor, advised that at the Mayor's staff meeting this morning he noted that he resides on Briarwood Road. Although his house is not affected, Attorney Leeson noted he had indicated that he would remove himself from the matter with respect to legal advice because his close friends and neighbors are involved. Attorney Leeson stated that he informed the Administration that Attorney Spadoni should be consulted for legal advice.

Mayor James Delgrosso explained that a section is being torn out and the pipe is being replaced from the street towards the houses. An outside contractor had to be contacted in order to have the work done quickly.

13. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

Leaves - Pickup

Dean Bruch, 625 Hawthorne Road, thanked the City for the fine job that was done in cleaning up the leaves in his neighborhood. Mayor Delgrosso noted that both the Streets Bureau and the Department of Parks and Public Property staffs are working together on leaf pickup.

William Scheirer, 1890 Eaton Avenue, expressed the hope that leaves can be picked up one more time on his street because there are still leaves on the trees.

Unaccounted For Water - Contract

Stephen Antalics, 737 Ridge Street, said at the July 29, 2003 City Council Meeting he raised a question about the monies spent to look into the water loss problem. In addition, Mr. Antalics noted it was reported in a subsequent newspaper article that the City Controller would seek legal action against "water leak hunter". Mr. Antalics asked what action has been taken and what is the update on the action.

Attorney Leeson replied the report has been prepared and completed, a few final changes and adjustments have been made, and the report should be issued this week. In further response to Mr. Antalics, Attorney Leeson explained that when the report is final it will be released for public review. Attorney Leeson added there are one or two facts that he wanted to double check in order to make sure his opinion was based on sound analysis. Attorney Leeson stated that, assuming those facts come back in time, the report would be released this week, and the public would be able to read it and see the analysis and conclusions.

Mr. Antalics, highlighting the fact that the City contracted with a company to do work on identifying unaccounted for water, asked if any legal action has been taken. Attorney Leeson indicated no. Mr. Antalics remarked that he would expect the matter to go into legal action because he thought the company was contracted to do something and did not do it.

Mayor Delgrosso, communicating that the report would explain why and if, observed it would answer such questions as those being posed by Mr. Antalics about what happened, why the company was paid, who was at fault, and what the problem was. Mayor Delgrosso, referring to an example given by Mr. Antalics, commented it may be a situation of three-quarter's of someone's house being painted a certain color after which the homeowner requests the contractor to paint it a different color. Mayor Delgrosso noted there are other things that apply to the unaccounted for water contract matter which Attorney Leeson is reviewing.

Mr. Antalics said when the final bill went to the City and it was signed off by the water department he does not see what recourse the City has. Mr. Antalics stated that he contacted ADS company but the company did not want to discuss the matter with him. Mr. Antalics, expressing his concern with what is happening, recounted that, as he said at a City Council Meeting in July, he is a stockholder, City Council are the board of directors, and Mayor Delgrosso is the chairman of the board. Mr. Antalics stressed "it is our money that I'm concerned with…". Mr. Antalics remarked that the City is now reviewing a $1.5 million plan to fix the leaks, in addition to the $331,000 spent. Mr. Antalics questioned how can the leak problem not be integrated into the work of the Departments of Public Works and of Water and Sewer Resources instead of paying an outside consultant $1.5 million to work on a problem that existed in the City over five years.

Mayor Delgrosso informed Mr. Antalics that the second leak survey would be done by the Bethlehem Authority, not by the City. Mayor Delgrosso, further informing Mr. Antalics that the City has contracted work out over the years in order to find leaks, indicated that from the testimony he has heard he does not think those hired were the proper people at that time.

William Scheirer, 1890 Eaton Avenue, stated he was at the Bethlehem Authority meeting last Thursday at which Schoor DePalma company presented a leak reduction proposal. Mr. Scheirer observed that very little of the $1.5 million would go to Schoor DePalma. Rather, he explained, that is the company's estimate of the cost the City would incur in fixing any leaks that might be found. Mr. Scheirer noted an interesting fact that came out at the Bethlehem Authority meeting last Thursday was that ADS company had checked the meters that measure the amount of water going into the system and pronounced them accurate while Schoor DePalma says they are not accurate.

14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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