COUNCIL AGENDA

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

April 10, 2007 - 7:30 PM - TOWN HALL
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1. Invocation

2. Pledge to the Flag.

3. Roll Call.

Public Hearing

Prior to the consideration of the regular Agenda items, City Council will conduct a Public Hearing regarding the application for the Intermunicipal Transfer of Restaurant Liquor License R-5834 from Soul Imperial, Inc., 2447 Freemansburg Avenue, Wilson Borough, Easton, Northampton County, PA to 701 E. Fourth Street, Northampton County, Bethlehem PA.

4. Approval of Minutes – March 20, 2007

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. Health Director – Resolution to Name Interim Sewage Enforcement Officer
B. Assistant City Solicitor – Amending Article 941 – Parks – Prohibiting Motorized Vehicles
C. Finance Committee Chairman – Amending Article 129 – Restrictions on Use of Municipal Bond Funds
D. City Council Solicitor – Transfer of Liquor License – Notice

8. Reports:

A. President of Council.

B. Mayor.

1. Administrative Order – William L. Lee, Sr. – Fire Civil Service Board
2. Administrative Order – Stephen F. Thode – Planning Commission
3. Administrative Order – Nancy Topping – Sister City Commission
4. Administrative Order – Ronald R. Heckman – Redevelopment Authority

C. Human Resources and Environment Committee (Ms. Dolan)
D. Parks and Public Property Committee (Mrs. Belinski)
E. Public Works (Mr. Mowrer)
F. Finance Committee (Mr. Leeson)
G. Community Development (Ms. Szabo)

9. Ordinances for Final Passage:

A. Bill No. 4 – 2007 – Approving 2007 Bond Issue – Non-Utility Capital Projects,
Equipment, and Water System Improvements

1. General Obligation Bond Issue
2. General Obligation Note

10. New Ordinances:

A. Bill No. 5 – 2007 – Amending Article 925 – Stormwater Management
B. Bill No. 6 – 2007 – Amending Article 941 – Parks – Motorized Vehicles

11. Resolutions:

A. Authorizing Federal Aid Reimbursement Agreement – Paint Mill Bridge Replacement
B. Authorizing Execution of Use Permit Agreement for Public Property – St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network – 2007 Boutique at the Rink
C. Certificate of Appropriateness – 308 South New Street
D. Certificate of Appropriateness – 420 Broadway
E. Certificate of Appropriateness – 12-14 West Fourth Street
F. Authorizing Intermunicipal Water Service Agreement – Central Park West
G. Authorizing Fourth Amendment to Tower Lease Agreement – New Cingular Wireless – South Mountain Park

12. New Business.

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

14. Adjournment.