Council Minutes

June 5, 2007 Meeting Minutes

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
10 East Church Street – Town Hall
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 – 7:30 PM

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

President Schweder called the meeting to order. Father Nicholas Palis, of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, offered the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag. Present were Jean Belinski, Karen Dolan, Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., and J. Michael Schweder 4. Robert J. Donchez, Gordon B. Mowrer, and Magdalena F. Szabo were absent, 3.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Minutes of May 16, 2007 were approved.

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

Cell Towers

William Scheirer, 1890 Eaton Avenue, stated the Bethlehem Citizens Association, expressing concern about the nearby residential areas, did not support the proposed cell tower on Sell Field at Rodgers and Lewis Streets, but did unanimously support the cell tower at Monocacy Park on Illick’s Mill Road.

6. OLD BUSINESS

Public Safety Software – CODY and OSSI

Mrs. Belinski asked the status of the software purchase for public safety related departments costing approximately $500,000 from CODY or OSSI.

Dennis Reichard, Business Administrator, replied the Administration is still reviewing both proposals, talking to both vendors about the costs, and no decision has been made yet.

Mrs. Belinski, noting the product of one of the companies is already in use at City Hall, said from some of the feedback she has received not all employees seem happy with the software. Consequently, she questioned buying software again from the same company. Mrs. Belinski expressed the hope that the Administration will give very careful consideration to the purchase.

Mr. Reichard, commenting that the referenced company is OSSI, explained the company strictly deals in public safety applications. Since Sunguard did not have a public safety company, they purchased OSSI, but OSSI has its own operations and employees. Mr. Reichard, observing that CODY could also be purchased, pointed out the situation is similar to that occurring in the marketplace today.

Mrs. Belinski, expressing she has been upset for a long time with the computer software programs in City Hall, questioned the purchase of a product costing over $500,000 from the same company when there is dissatisfaction with the current products. Mrs. Belinski continued on to say that CODY is the Cadillac of software for police.

Water Problems – Pinehurst Road

Mrs. Belinski noted that Mr. Mowrer had asked David Brong, Director of Water and Sewer Resources, to forward a letter detailing the specifics of the water problems on Pinehurst Road in West Bethlehem. Mrs. Belinski, remarking the memorandum is not clear, read from the memorandum about the valve malfunction on May 10, 2007. Further referring to the memorandum, Mrs. Belinski pointed out that although the screens are cleaned monthly which is considered to be beyond equipment requirements and industry practices, there was still a malfunction. Highlighting the fact that 19 service line connections were affected and 2 water main breaks were repaired, Mrs. Belinski questioned whether the galvanized lines were replaced and what was the outcome of the situation.

David Brong, Director of Water and Sewer Resources, replying yes, advised the 19 lines that were very old and corroded were replaced with copper lines. The pressure spike caused failure to the weakest link in the system. Mr. Brong affirmed to Mrs. Belinski that the screen cleaning will be increased to a two week interval. Mr. Brong further informed Mrs. Belinski that leak detection equipment is used to survey different areas of the City on an ongoing basis. There was concern after the event in West Bethlehem that there might be a latent problem that could turn into bigger issues so the leak detection equipment was taken to the site, the area was surveyed, and a couple of problems were found and repaired before they turned into bigger problems. Mr. Brong said, at this point, everything is quiet.

Mrs. Belinski questioned how the City could be above industry standards and still have the problem happen.

Mr. Brong, agreeing it is a good question, explained the manufacturer is of the opinion that the majority of the industry checks screens every six months, but the City will be checking much more frequently to provide more of a safety net to make sure the problem does not happen again. Mr. Brong continued on to explain the theory is that, while it cannot be seen what is happening in the underground infrastructure, it is believed that something in the system went down, and significant solids built up and caused the problem. Mr. Brong added it is believed it is a one time event. In further response to Mrs. Belinski, Mr. Brong said the reason why the screens were being checked every month is because there are diligent staff.

Martin Tower Development - Eighth Avenue

President Schweder recounted that, at the time of passage of the Overlay Ordinance for the Martin Tower development at Eighth Avenue, it was agreed that the property was unique and the requirements could not be altered. President Schweder further recalled at the time Attorney Broughal concurred that without doing the work on Martin Tower the developers could not proceed with the remainder of the project. President Schweder, noting that the necessity of doing the two portions of the development project simultaneously had been discussed, recalled that Tony Hanna, Director of Community and Economic Development, said that would be the requirement to which the developers would be held. President Schweder, referring to recent a newspaper article, asked if it is the Department’s position that the two portions must progress simultaneously.

Tony Hanna, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained he thought his position was clear in the newspaper article that there was a concern about the way the plan was presented. Mr. Hanna noted additional clarification was made by the developer to the Morning Call and a story may be in the newspaper tomorrow that will clarify the timing of work on Martin Tower and the submission made to the Planning Commission. Mr. Hanna said, as he noted to the press, there was concern about the way the submission was made, and the Department was given assurance by the developer that the two projects will be in tandem.

President Schweder observed Mr. Hanna would enforce it if it is not done in that manner.

7. COMMUNICATIONS

A. Assistant City Solicitor – Private Security Services Ordinance

The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 25, 2007 from Timothy P. Brennan, Esq., Assistant City Solicitor, to which was attached a revised copy of the Private Security Services Ordinance currently pending before City Council. The revisions were requested by Randall Miller, Police Commissioner, and Christopher T. Spadoni, City Council Solicitor.

President Schweder stated that the Ordinance will be listed on the June 19 Agenda for Final Reading.

B. Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Inc. – Street Vacation – Portion of Deschler Street

The Clerk read a letter dated May 31, 2007 from Justin Ryan, Business Development Manager of Lehigh Valley Industrial Park (LVIP), requesting that Bill No. 15 – 2007, Deschler Street Vacation, previously withdrawn from the Agenda on May 1, 2007 at the request of LVIP to review additional language, be placed on the agenda for First Reading.

President Schweder noted that Bill No. 15 is listed on the Agenda.

C. City Solicitor – Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement – PKW Enterprises

The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 31, 2007 from John F. Spirk, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to which was attached revised Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement and Resolution to reflect the fact that PKW Enterprises provides concession services at Memorial Pool, and no longer provides concession services at Saucon Pool.

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

8 . REPORTS

A. President of Council

None.

B. Mayor

1. Administrative Order – Robert D. Cohen – Fine Arts Commission

Mayor Callahan reappointed Robert D. Cohen to membership on the Fine Arts Commission, effective until May 2010. Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution No. 15,065 to confirm the appointment.

Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolution passed.

C. Finance Committee

Mr. Leeson, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented an oral report of the Committee's meeting held on May 24, 2007 on the following subjects: Status Report Concerning Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Deficit and Projected 2007 Budget Deficit; Transfer of Funds – General Fund Budget – Parks Department – Equipment Repair; Transfer of Funds – General Fund Budget – Economic Development – Loan Costs; Approving Hiring – Two Police Officers; Transfer of Funds – General Fund Budget – Police Evidence Storage System; Transfer of Funds – Sewer Capital Budget – South Secondary Digester; Utilization of Savings – Parks Maintenance Equipment; Amending Community Development Budget – CDBG and HOME Programs; Amending Article 129 – Municipal Bond Funds – Restrictions; Amending General Fund Budget - Adding Police Officer and Eliminating Park Guard Position; and Amending 2007 Liquid Fuels Fund Budget – Easton Avenue ADA SS Improvement.

D. Community Development Committee

Mr. Leeson, Acting Chairman of the Community Development Committee, presented an oral report of the Committee's meeting held prior to this evening's City Council Meeting on the following subject: Public Notification – Liquor License Transfer Requests, Economic Development Plans and Studies.

9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE

None.

10. NEW ORDINANCES

President Schweder stated that the New Ordinances listed on the Agenda will not be considered in view of the fact that there are four Members of Council at the City Council Meeting this evening. Continuing on to note that the absence of two of the Members was due to unavoidable conflicts, and Members have raised questions about the Ordinances, President Schweder communicated that in deference to the absent Members the New Ordinances will be considered at the next City Council Meeting.

11. RESOLUTIONS

A. Authorizing Use Permit Agreement for Public Property – Puerto Rican Cultural Coalition of Bethlehem – 2007 Borinquenfest

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,066 that authorized the execution of a Use Permit Agreement between the Puerto Rican Cultural Coalition of Bethlehem and the City for use of the area beneath the Hill-to-Hill Bridge for the 2007 Borinquenfest for the period June 18, 2007 to June 28, 2007, according to the terms of the Agreement.

Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolution passed.

B. Authorizing Application for Redevelopment Capital Assistance Grant Program – Northampton Community College

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,067 that authorized the application for a $5 million grant under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant Program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that will be passed through the City to Northampton Community College for the purpose of acquiring and improving the Fowler Family Southside Center. The Resolution also authorized a Cooperation Agreement between the City and Northampton Community College for the project administration of the Fowler Center. Northampton Community College will assume the full local share of the project costs and ongoing operating and maintenance costs.

Mr. Leeson questioned the reference to Corporation Agreement. Mr. Hanna explained it is a form of an agreement that indicates the cooperation between Northampton Community College and the City, and the activities involved. It reflects the full responsibility that is passed on to Northampton Community College for the grant because the City is strictly a pass-through vehicle since the College cannot receive the money directly. Mr. Hanna, affirming this has been done in the past, pointed out there was a cooperation agreement with Lehigh University for the Zoellner Arts Center and with the National Museum for Industrial History. Mr. Hanna confirmed to Mr. Leeson that the word Corporation is a typographical error and should read Cooperation Agreement.

President Schweder asked that the correction be made to the Resolution.

Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolution passed.

C. Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement – PKW Enterprises – Food Concession Stand – Memorial Pool

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,068 that authorized the execution of Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement between PKW Enterprises and the City for use of the Food Concession Stand at Memorial Pool at Illick's Mill Road for a renewal term of three years, beginning on opening day of the 2007 swimming season and ending on the closing date of the 2009 swimming season, with an option to renew for an additional three year period, according to the terms of the Agreement.

Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolution passed.

D. Approving Records Destruction – Emergency Medical Services Bureau

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,069 that authorized the disposition of the public records of the Emergency Medical Services Bureau, as listed in Exhibit A, according to schedules and procedures for the disposition of records as set forth in the Municipal Records Manual approved on July 16, 1993 and Resolution 13,076.

Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolution passed.

E. Approving Records Destruction – City Clerk's Office

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,070 that authorized the disposition of the public records of the City Clerk's Office, as listed in Exhibit A, according to schedules and procedures for the disposition of records as set forth in the Municipal Records Manual approved on July 16, 1993 and Resolution 13,076.

Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolution passed.

F. Authorizing Use Permit Agreement for Public Property – Richard Scott Kelley and Has Anyone Seen My Balloon?, Inc. – Hot Air Balloon Take Off

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,071 that authorized a Use Permit Agreement for Public Property between the City and Richard Scott Kelley and Has Anyone Seen My Balloon?, Inc. for use of Yellis Park, Monocacy Park Complex Athletic Fields, Saucon Park complex Athletic Fields, Clearview Complex, and the area behind the Municipal Ice Rink for hot air balloon take off for the period June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008, according to the terms of the Agreement.

Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolution passed.

G. Authorizing Tower Lease Agreement – Verizon Wireless – Sell Field at Rodgers and Lewis Streets

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,072 that authorized a Tower Lease Agreement between the City and Allentown SMSA Limited Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for the purpose of erecting and maintaining improvements, personal property and facilities necessary to operate a communications system located at Rodgers Street and Lewis Street, according to the terms of the Agreement.

Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolution passed.

H. Authorizing Application – Justice Assistance Grant – Police Department

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,073 that authorized the execution of grant award documents for a $30,179 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, Application No. 2007-F1941-PA-DJ, to be used to fund the Police Department's bicycle unit, update computers and electronic equipment, provide officers to work overtime at the high and middle schools and parks, and for supervisory training.

Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolution passed.

Considering Resolutions As A Group

Mr. Leeson and Mrs. Belinski moved that Resolutions 11 I through 11 L be considered as a group. Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The motion passed.

I. Transfer of Funds – General Fund Budget – Police Evidence Storage System

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,074 that transferred $15,428 in the General Fund Budget from the Unforeseen Contingency Account to the Police Equipment Account to provide funding for the DSSI Police evidence storage system.

J. Transfer of Funds – Sewer Capital Budget – South Secondary Digester

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,075 that transferred $147,328 in the Sewer Capital Budget from the Process Upgrade-Waste Act Account to new South Secondary Digester Cover Account to provide necessary funding for the project.

K. Utilization of Savings – Parks Maintenance Equipment

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,076 that utilized savings of $5,000 in the General Fund Budget from the Parks Maintenance-Equipment Account for the purchase of a replacement mower.

L. Transfer of Funds – Adding Police Officer and Eliminating Park Guard Position

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15, 077 that transferred $21,605 in the General Fund Budget from the Parks and Public Property Department-Salaries Account to the Police Department-Salaries Account to provide funding towards the salary of an additional Police Officer in lieu of the Park Guard position that is eliminated.

Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolutions passed.

Considering Resolutions As A Group

Ms. Dolan and Mr. Leeson moved that Resolutions 11 M through 11 P be considered as a group. Voting AYE: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The motion passed.

M. Certificate of Appropriateness – 110 East Third Street

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,078 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to install signage at 110 East Third Street.

N. Certificate of Appropriateness – 102 East Fourth Street

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,079 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to install signage at 102 East Fourth Street.

O. Certificate of Appropriateness – 102 East Fourth Street

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,080 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to renovate and restore the facades at 102 East Fourth Street.

P. Certificate of Appropriateness – 400 Webster Street

Mrs. Belinski and Mr. Leeson sponsored Resolution 15,081 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to install signage at 400 Webster Street.

Voting AYE on Resolutions 11 M through 11 P: Mrs. Belinski, Ms. Dolan, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Schweder, 4. The Resolutions passed.

Q. Certificate of Appropriateness – 213 West Fourth Street

President Schweder, observing there are three significant issues that are left open and unanswered in the Case accompanying the Resolution, pointed out the final determination for the three items is left to review by the Historic Officer, and City Council is asked to approve something that has not been approved by the South Bethlehem Historic Conservation Commission.

Mr. Hanna confirmed to President Schweder that the reports on the Certificates of Appropriateness are written by the Historic Officer. Mr. Hanna communicated that both the Bethlehem Historic Conservation Commission and the Historic and Architectural Review Board place a lot of trust in the Historic Officer. Continuing on to comment in this instance the Commission gave the Historic Officer latitude to give final review, Mr. Hanna acknowledged to President Schweder it does not state final approval and is open-ended. Mr. Hanna noted that the matter could be further reviewed so that it is not open-ended.

President Schweder advised that, with the concurrence of the Members, the Resolution would not be considered this evening.

12. NEW BUSINESS

Committee Meeting Announcement

Chairwoman Belinski announced a Parks and Public Property Committee meeting on June 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall on the subjects of Tower Lease Agreement – Omnipoint Communications – Monocacy Park on Illick’s Mill Road, and Parks and Recreation Plan.

13. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

Parking of Equipment – Broad and Main Streets

Rachel Thompson, 716 Sixth Avenue, addressed the Members of Council about equipment parked for a number of days on the corner of Broad Street and Main Street that is a 60 ft. man-lift used for the construction site at the former Alpha Graphics building. Ms. Thompson, noting the equipment is not licensed for street use, pointed out it is taking up three parking places and is blocking a handicapped parking space. Ms. Thompson stressed the equipment is causing a public safety hazard, is inconveniencing residents, and is causing difficulty for customers of the businesses on Main Street. Ms. Thompson, advising she was a construction manager, stated there is no reason why the machine should be left on the street, in view of room available on the site, and other more convenient places. Highlighting the fact that the Social Security Office is nearby, Ms. Thompson stated the machine being parked on the street impedes people’s ability to access the Social Security Office. Ms. Thompson added that if the location is to be used as a staging area then it should be marked as such, posted, and the contractor should be paying a fee for the use of the space. Ms. Thompson asked that the machine be removed, added it is an eyesore, and reiterated it is a public nuisance, impedes access to the Social Security Office and area businesses. She stressed that a fine should be assessed.

President Schweder noted that the matter will be checked with the Parking Authority.

Lincoln Elementary School – Police Interview

Rita Bittner, 924 Walter Street, related her concerns involving her 7 year old son who was interviewed by the Police at Lincoln Elementary School on Thursday, May 31, 2007 regarding an activity at the school that day. Ms. Bittner, expressing she was unhappy with the way the situation was handled, said she questions its legality, and feels it violated her sons rights. Ms. Bittner explained she received a telephone call from a Police Officer who did not identify himself and asked disturbing questions. Ms. Bittner contacted the school and was told a situation at the school happened but the receptionist was not at liberty to discuss it because it was a Police matter, and was also told by the school principal that she was not at liberty to discuss it because it was a Police matter. Ms. Bittner explained she was later told by a Police Officer that her son was a witness to something. Ms. Bittner felt she should have been contacted before the questioning of her son took place. Ms. Bittner asked is it legal that the Police can interview a minor with no parental consent and what is the statute. Ms. Bittner communicated she feels it was an abuse of power, and a violation of her parental rights. Ms. Bittner questioned whether the State has more power over her child than she does. Ms. Bittner advised the Police Officer told her he did not need anyone’s permission to investigate a crime. Ms. Bittner stressed that since her son is 7 years old she needs to know ahead of time about the questioning of her son. Ms. Bittner said she would like obtain a solution tonight.

President Schweder inquired whether it would be acceptable to Ms. Bittner to meet with the Police Commissioner privately to discuss the matter. Ms. Bittner responded yes.

Lowe’s Development – Eighth Avenue

John Ladics, Kaywin Avenue, recalling he attended City Council Meetings in the past in support of the Lowe’s development on Eighth Avenue, thanked Mayor Callahan, former Mayor Cunningham, and those Members of Council who voted in favor of the project at Lowe’s on Eighth Avenue. Observing it is almost a year since the Lowe’s store has opened, Mr. Ladics noted there is no traffic congestion on Eighth Avenue and it is a safer corridor, it is not a box effect building as the No Mall group had stated, it is landscaped, the structure is beautiful, the interior is clean, and there is no crime in the area. Mr. Ladics added that next to Nitschmann School the trees were cut down and an attractive wrought iron fence was erected to protect the children. Mr. Ladics further thanked City officials for the convenience offered to him by the location of the development. Mr. Ladics also thanked City Council for their past votes in support of development to raise the tax base, and bring employment to the City.

Various Issues

Eddie Rodriquez, 1845 Linden Street, asserted that school teachers should be tested for drugs. Mr. Rodriquez said there are a lot of cars and trucks not being checked for inspections and left on the streets, and there are a lot of abandoned vehicles in the City. Mr. Rodriquez said the East Fifth Street area was filthy. Relating there are trees again in the 500 block of Ontario Street after the former trees were eliminated, Mr. Rodriquez said he would not like to see trees there again, or on Itaska Street, because of the drug problem. Mr. Rodriquez stated the Park Guard position is needed because of activities in the parks, including a lot of drug activity. Mr. Rodriquez recommended that the no turn on red signs be eliminated at the ramps exiting Route 378 North and South because they cause a backup of traffic. Mr. Rodriquez explained there were violations for years at 501 West Fourth Street that was rented, and added the wiring was done wrong, there was an absence of smoke detectors, garbage outside and inside, rats entered the building, stench from the sewer system, and drug activity. Mr. Rodriquez, stressing that people were allowed to enter the building to take their belongings past the given date posted on the door, thought the Police should close the doors and make sure no one enters the building.

City Vehicles - Passengers

Carol Ann Krasley, Center Street, asked about the Ordinance regarding use of City vehicles and who can be a passenger. Ms. Krasley communicated she would like it reinforced that no children should be in a City vehicle.

City Development; Boutique at the Rink

Dean Bruch, 555 Spring Street, thanked the Administration and Council for their efforts in the Lowe’s development and the other development in the City. He expressed the hope that development leads to the betterment of the City rather than a negative. Mr. Bruch thanked the City for their efforts on behalf of the Boutique at the Rink for the benefit of cancer-related causes under the management of Ellie Zsitek, and noted it has now been disbanded. Mr. Bruch communicated it remains to be seen whether someone else will continue the program.

Certificates of Appropriateness

Mary Pongracz, 321 West Fourth Street, affirming she is a member of the South Bethlehem Historic Conservation Commission, invited President Schweder to attend one of the meetings to better understand how it recommends Certificates of Appropriateness. Ms. Pongracz, explaining a lot of work is done before a recommendation is forwarded to City Council for approval, noted the Historic Officer prepares a statement concerning the case. Ms. Pongracz expressed her appreciation for the listing of Committee meetings.

Time Limits

Stephen Antalics, 737 Ridge Street, remarked that Ms. Pongracz would have lost time from her five minutes had the comments of the President of Council continued on. Mr. Antalics thought the timer should be stopped when there is an interruption or to answer a question to allow the public the allotted five minutes to address City Council.

No Smoking; City Vehicles; Technology Center – LVIP VII

Dana Grubb, 2420 Henderson Place, commended Mayor Callahan for the newspaper article about considering a no smoking policy for the City parks. He added that cigarette butts are the single most littered object. Mr. Grubb, noting the State has implemented a no smoking policy for vehicles, recalled the policy was implemented in a Department when he was a City employee. Mr. Grubb asked whether the City is insured if there were to be an accident involving a non-City employee in a City vehicle.

Mr. Grubb, focusing on the announcement of another technology center at LVIP VII, thought it would be important for City Council to know if the Administration has committed any of the recaptured loan proceeds from the sale of the other two technology centers that involved public funding including Federal EDA grants, Enterprise Zone grants, and Infrastructure Development grants, and for the money to be budgeted.

Time Limits

William Scheirer, 1890 Eaton Avenue, commented that in Roberts Rules there is a limitation for Council Members to speak twice on the same subject and limited to ten minutes that is twice as much time as is allotted to the public.

14. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.