Easton public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider final approval of the 2023 budget and tax rate, along with several bills amending traffic and fee ordinances. The consent agenda includes grant applications totaling $1.15 million and a resolution condemning antisemitism. Council will also vote on new job descriptions and the 2023 administration benefits package.

• Bill No. 32 – Approving the 2023 Budget
• Bill No. 33 – Approving the Tax Rate for 2023
• Resolution authorizing application for Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer Grant ($1,000,000)
• Resolution authorizing application for Small Water & Sewer Program Grant ($150,000)
• Resolution condemning antisemitism

City Council approved the 2023 budget, the 2023 tax rate, and amendments to the 2022 General Fund Budget. The body also approved several grant applications, job descriptions, and a service agreement with TPX Communications.

• Adopted 2023 Budget (Bill No. 32) (4-1)
• Adopted 2023 Tax Rate (Bill No. 33) (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 General Fund Budget amendment (Bill No. 34) (5-0)
• Accepted $5.5M Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Grant (5-0)
• Approved applications for Small Water & Sewer ($150k) and Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer ($1M) grants (5-0)
• Approved job descriptions for Parking Operations Manager, Community & Economic Development Administrator, Police Office Manager, Purchasing Manager, and Conservation Manager (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Administration Benefits Package and Salary/Wages (5-0)
• Approved agreement with TPX Communications (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission denied a stormwater waiver for a proposed commercial building on Stair Street but approved an amended resolution for the project. A resolution recommending a Special Exception for a hotel at 1-6 Centre Square was also approved.

• Denied waiver request for 'Conditional no-detention districts' at Stair Street (Unanimous)
• Approved amended approval resolution for Stair Street commercial building (Unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution recommending Special Exception for hotel at 1-6 Centre Square (6-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved November 7, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The meeting focused on organizational priorities, the Easton Climate Action Plan, and urban forestry updates. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded in the provided agenda.

City Council

The City Council will review several legislative bills, including the 2023 City Budget and the 2022 Tax Rate. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the removal of the Bushkill Creek Dam.

• Bill No. 32: Approving the 2023 City Budget
• Bill No. 33: Approving the Tax Rate for 2022
• Bill No. 34: Amending the 2022 General Fund Budget
• Resolution authorizing the removal of the Bushkill Creek Dam
• Consent Agenda resolutions for various COAs and contracts

City Council approved the removal of the Bushkill Creek Dam and a stipulation for the quieting of title for several streets. The council also processed several budget-related bills and approved multiple Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for downtown properties.

• Approved removal of Bushkill Creek Dam (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 188-2022 for Quieting of Title on Holly, Palmer, and Williams Streets (7-0)
• Approved COAs for 441-43 Northampton St, 132 S. 5th St, 20 N. 3rd St, 1-6 Centre Square, 505-507 Northampton St, and 139-141 Spring Garden St (7-0)
• Denied COA for 136 S. 6th Street (7-0)
• Approved contracts with Artifact Inc., Tracey L. Werner d/b/a Blabbermouth, and Barry Isett & Associates (7-0)
• Introduced Bill No. 32 (2023 City Budgets) for adoption
• Introduced Bill No. 33 (2023 Tax Rate) for adoption
• Introduced Bill No. 34 (2022 General Fund Budget amendment) for adoption

City Council

Easton City Council will consider several items including a resolution waiving metered parking fees for the 2022 holiday season, authorizing a $770,000 grant application for a bikeway project, and a $330,000 grant application for fire department radios. Also up for a vote is an agreement with Spring Garden Easton LP and final readings of ordinances amending the 2022 budget and sewer fund budget.

• Resolution waiving metered parking fees for the 2022 holiday season
• Resolution authorizing $770,000 grant application for a bikeway project
• Resolution authorizing $330,000 grant application for fire department radios
• Resolution approving an agreement with Spring Garden Easton LP
• Final reading of ordinances amending the 2022 General Fund and Sewer Fund budgets

City Council adopted ordinances to amend the 2022 General Fund and Sewer Fund budgets and updated the city's pension and traffic codes. The council also approved several grant applications and waived holiday metered parking fees.

• Approved waiving metered parking fees for 2022 Holiday Season (6-0)
• Authorized $770,000 Bikeways Grant application (6-0)
• Authorized $330,000 Fire Department Radios Grant application (6-0)
• Approved Agreement with Spring Garden Easton LP (6-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 28 amending 2022 General Fund Budget (6-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 29 amending 2022 Sewer Fund Budget (6-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 30 amending Chapter 110 - Pensions (6-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 31 creating a 15-min Parking Pick Up Zone (6-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a land development proposal for a mixed-use building on Northampton Street and certified one property as blighted. It also recommended granting special exceptions for a liquor sale business and a bed and breakfast. Lighting upgrades for Lafayette College's Fisher Field were approved.

• Approved Fisher Field Lighting proposal (Unanimous)
• Recommended granting Special Exception for Retail Specialty at 2 S 13th Street to Zoning Hearing Board (Unanimous)
• Recommended granting Special Exception for Bed & Breakfast at 131 Cattell Street to Zoning Hearing Board (Unanimous)
• Granted Conditional Preliminary Approval for 6-story mixed-use building at 533-35 Northampton Street (5-2)
• Certified 1001 Butler Street as blighted (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda and October 5, 2022 minutes

Environmental Advisory Council

The council approved the October meeting minutes and discussed progress on the Easton Climate Action Plan, including microgrids and energy services. Members reviewed urban forestry updates and upcoming volunteer events. No new ordinances were passed.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its stated session, including amendments to the 2022 General Fund and Sewer Fund budgets, changes to the pension chapter, and traffic code amendments. The consent agenda includes agreements with multiple vendors and an encroachment agreement with the State Theatre. Reports from the fire department, committees, and city officials will also be received.

• Bill No. 28 – Ordinance amending the 2022 General Fund Budget
• Bill No. 29 – Ordinance amending the 2022 Sewer Fund Budget
• Bill No. 30 – Amending Chapter 110 – Pensions
• Bill No. 31 – Amending Chapter 560 – Vehicles and Traffic
• Resolution approving the sale of two vehicles and ordering a 10-ton Mack Dump Truck

Council approved a grant application for street trees and several operational resolutions, including the purchase of a dump truck and the sale of vehicles. Four ordinances amending budgets and city codes were introduced and processed for adoption.

• Approved Resolution 173-2022 to apply for a $100,000 DCNR Grant for West Ward street trees (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 172-2022 to order one 10-ton Mack Dump Truck for Public Works (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 171-2022 to sell two vehicles to Easton Area School District (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including agreements with Neo Solutions Inc., Premier Magnesia, LLC, Holland Company, and Rock Solid Trail Contracting (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 168-2022 for a renewal agreement with Constellation New Energy, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 170-2022 for an encroachment agreement with the State Theatre (7-0)
• Introduced Bill No. 28 and 29 to amend 2022 General Fund and Sewer Fund budgets
• Introduced Bill No. 30 (Pensions) and Bill No. 31 (15-min pick up zone)

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider several bills and resolutions at its October 12, 2022 stated session. Key items include a new chapter regulating construction sites and structure protection, amendments to the 2022 stormwater and general fund budgets, and multiple agreements for professional services and equipment purchases.

• Bill No. 24 – Approving New Chapter 250 – Construction Sites and Protection of Structures
• Bill No. 25 – Amending the 2022 Stormwater/MS4 Fund Budget
• Bill No. 26 – Amending the 2022 General Fund Budget
• Resolution approving an Agreement with Barry Isett & Associates
• Resolution approving the pre-order of vehicles

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review the proposed 2023 City Budget. No other legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of the proposed 2023 City Budget

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendments for the 2022 General Fund, Stormwater/MS4 Fund, and other funds. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a liquor license transfer for 100-116 Northampton Street and various Certificate of Appropriateness resolutions.

• Public hearing: Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License for 100-116 Northampton Street
• Bill No. 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, and 27 regarding various 2022 budget amendments
• Bill No. 24: New chapter on construction sites and protection of structures
• Resolution for liquor license transfer at 110-116 Northampton Street
• Resolutions for Certificate of Appropriateness at multiple street addresses

City Council

The City Council will review several budget amendments for the General Fund, Revolving Capital Fund, and Highway Aid/Liquid Fuels Budget. The meeting also includes a presentation by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission and resolutions regarding reimbursements for the Easton Iron & Metal Site and a new Parking Deck.

• Amending the 2022 General Fund Budget
• Amending the 2022 Revolving Capital Fund Budget
• Amending the 2022 Highway Aid/Liquid Fuels Budget
• Reimbursement intent for Easton Iron & Metal Site
• Reimbursement intent for new Parking Deck

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions through the consent agenda and receive reports from various city committees. The session includes a call for public comment on both specific agenda items and general matters.

• Amending Chapter 560 regarding Vehicles and Traffic (Impounding)
• Resolutions approving COAs for 106-108 S. 3rd Street, 322-336 Northampton Street, 513 Ferry Street, and 128 N. 3rd Street
• Resolution authorizing application for Grant
• Resolution naming a Fair Housing Officer
• Resolutions approving appointments to various ABCs and the Hugh Moore Charitable Trust

City Council

City Council will consider several bills to amend city chapters regarding peace and order, fireworks, and traffic. The body will also review resolutions for a settlement agreement and CDBG allocations.

• Bill No. 16: Amending Chapter 410 – Peace and Good Order
• Bill No. 18: Amending Chapter 296 – Fireworks
• Bill No. 19 and 20: Amending Chapter 560 – Vehicles and Traffic (Street Cleaning and Impounding)
• Resolution approving an Agreement with Omnes LLC
• Resolution approving CDBG allocations

City Council

City Council is meeting to vote on several bills amending city codes and resolutions for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA). The session includes reviews of city fees, fireworks regulations, and street sweeping rules.

• Bill No. 14 and 15: Amending Chapter 285, Fees of the Code of the City of Easton
• COA resolutions for 524 Northampton Street, 228-230 Northampton Street, 22-24 N. 2nd Street, and 34-42 S. 6th Street
• Bill No. 18: Amending Chapter 296 regarding Fireworks
• Bill No. 19: Amending Chapter 560 regarding Vehicles and Traffic - Street Sweeping
• Resolution approving an Agreement with Pavement Impressions