COUNCIL AGENDA

October 3, 2006 Regular Meeting Agenda

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

OCTOBER 3, 2006 - 7:30 PM - TOWN HALL
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1. Invocation – Pastor Wolfgang Wendland, Bethlehem Community Fellowship Church

2. Pledge to the Flag.

3. Roll Call.

4. Approval of Minutes

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.

7. Communications:

A. Police Commissioner – Resolution to Rescind – Adoption of Police Manual
B. City Solicitor – Amending Article 1733 – Carbon Monoxide Detectors
C. City Solicitor – Seidersville Road Relocation – College Drive, Lehigh University – Dedicating College Drive
D. Human Resources & Environment Committee Chairwoman – Ordinance to Create Environmental Advisory Council

8. Reports:

A. President of Council.

B. Mayor.
1. Administrative Order – James R. Fiorentino – City Planning Commission
2. Administrative Order – Kenneth M. Kraft – Zoning Hearing Board
3. Administrative Order – George Z. Heimbach, M.D. – Board of Historical and Architectural Review
4. Administrative Order – Luke R. Cunningham – Civil Service Board – Engineers and Electricians
5. Administrative Order – Marlene Fowler – Fine Arts Commission
6. Administrative Order – Donald J. Pulley, Sr. – Electricians Examining Board

C. Community Development Committee (Ms. Szabo)

9. Ordinances for Final Passage:

A. Bill No. 28 – 2006 – Zoning Text Amendment – Amending Articles 1302, 1313, 1317A and 1319 – Licensed Gaming Facilities and Retail
B. Bill No. 29 – 2006 – Zoning Text Amendment – Amending Articles 1302, 1311, 1313, 1317, 1317A, 1318 and 1319 – Regulating Licensed Gaming Facilities, Providing Additional Regulations In IR Zoning District, and Regulating Adult Oriented Establishments, Pawn Shops, Bring Your Own Bottle Clubs, and Check Cashing Operations
C. Bill No. 30 – 2006 – Amending Non-Utility Capital Budget – HOME Investment Trust and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Program
D. Bill No. 31 – 2006 – Amending General Fund Budget – Pandemic Flu Grant
E. Bill No. 32 – 2006 – Amending Water Capital Budget – Water Treatment Plant – Improvement Engineering/Construction – Filters
F. Bill No. 33 – 2006 – Amending Article 1159 – Animals
G. Bill No. 34 – 2006 – Street Vacation – Portion of Greenleaf Street

10. New Ordinances:

A. Bill No. 23 – 2006 – Amending Community Development Budget – Comprehensive
Plan
B. Bill No. 35 – 2006 – Street Vacation – Portions of Seidersville Road
C. Bill No. 36 – 2006 – Dedication of Land Along College Drive, Drive A, Drive B, Drive C and Apple Street

11. Resolutions:

A. Certificate of Appropriateness – 742-744 East Fourth Street
B. Certificate of Appropriateness – 301 Broadway
C. Certificate of Appropriateness – 337 Vine Street
D. Certificate of Appropriateness – 12-14 West Fourth Street

12. New Business.

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

14. Adjournment.