COUNCIL AGENDA

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008 - 7:00 PM
TOWN HALL – 10 EAST CHURCH STREET – BETHLEHEM, PA
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1. Invocation – The Reverend Doctor Gary Langensiepen, St. John’s Windish Lutheran Church

2. Pledge to the Flag.

3. Roll Call.

4. Approval of Minutes – July 15, 2008

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
1. Authorizing Records Destruction – Controller's Office
2. Authorizing Records Destruction – Bureau of Purchasing
3. Authorizing Records Destruction – Department of Water and Sewer Resources
4. Authorizing Records Destruction – Tax Bureau
5. Authorizing Tower Lease Agreement with T-Mobile – Clearview Park

B. Unfinished Business
1. Establishing Article 314 – Security Cameras
2. Political Contributions and Expenditures – Proposed Ordinance

C. Old Business – Members of Council

7. Communications:

A. Public Works Director – Traffic Signals – 1435 Eighth Avenue
B. Public Works Director – Establishing Streets – General Plan of Streets
C. Councilwoman Jean Belinski – Landmarks and Property of Historical Interest

8. Reports:

A. President of Council.

B. Mayor.

1. Administrative Order – Lawrence J. Krauter – City Planning Commission

C. Finance Committee (Mr. Leeson)

9. Ordinances for Final Passage:

None.

10. New Ordinances:

A. Bill No. 21 – 2008 - Amending General Fund Budget - Health Bureau – Grants, Police Department – PCCD Grant – Hiring One Police Officer, and Mechanical Maintenance Bureau – Small Tools
B. Bill No. 22 – 2008 - Amending Non-Utility Capital Budget - Treasurer’s Escrow – Ice Rink Renovations, and Easton Avenue Improvements

11. Resolutions:

A. Transfer of Funds – Code Enforcement - Equipment
B. Transfer of Funds – Planning and Zoning – Office Equipment
C. Transfer of Funds – Fire Department – Overtime
D. Transfer of Funds – Professional Services – Fire Union Negotiations
E. Transfer of Funds – Non-Utility Capital Budget – City Center

12. New Business.

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

14. Adjournment.