Easton City Council Meeting – 01-08-25

City of Easton, 6 pm

City Council Chambers, 3rd floor, Easton City Hall, 123 S. Third St, Easton, PA

Documented by: Laini Abraham
Posted on: Mar 13, 2025

Photo of a group of people sitting at a large dais

Meeting Summary & Timestamps

0:51

🛑 Opening and General Announcements

  • 0:51 – 🛣️ George Street reopens: Discussion about the reopening of George Street.
  • 8:03 – 🙏 Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: Tribute to former President Jimmy Carter and a local school official.
10:12

📜 Council Business and Legislation

  • 10:12 – 📋 Amendment to the agenda: Bill 37 (building height) removed.
  • 11:36 – ✅ Approval of December 23rd meeting minutes.
  • 12:58 – 🏛️ Committee Reports:
    • 💰 Finance: Tax ordinance updates.
    • 🏗️ Economic Development: Grant approvals for local projects.
    • 📐 Planning & Codes: Wood Avenue warehouse & upcoming zoning meetings.
    • 🚓 Public Safety: Police recruitment challenges.
    • 🚧 Public Works & Administration: No major updates.
  • 18:02 – 🛹 Skate Park & Waterfront Development Plan.
  • 19:12 – US Plans for America’s 250th & Lafayette College’s 200th Anniversary.
20:06

⚖️ Legal and Infrastructure Matters

  • 20:06 – 🏚️ Hooper House Eminent Domain Update: Legal proceedings against the church for historic preservation.
  • 23:14 – 🅿️ Parking Garage Contractor Payment Issues: Subcontractors awaiting payments.

28:15

🗳️ Legislative Actions

  • 28:15 – 🗑️ Bill 34: Amendments to Trash & Sewer Fees. Vote: 7-0 ✅
  • 32:07 – 💵 Bill 35: Tax Rate for 2025. Vote: 7-0 ✅
  • 33:29 – ♿ Bill 36: Handicap Parking Ordinance Update. Vote: 7-0 ✅
  • 34:04 – 🏥 Resolution on Wellness Guidelines for City Employees. Vote: 7-0 ✅
  • 34:34 – 👮 Approval of the Police Contract: Includes Juneteenth as a recognized holiday. Vote: 7-0 ✅
  • 35:54 – 💰 Salary and Wage Ordinance for 2025. Vote: 7-0 ✅
36:27

🗣️ Public Comments & Additional Business

  • 36:27 – 🚗 Public Comment on Parking Requirements for New Buildings.
  • 38:02 – ⚖️ NAACP Discussion on Hooper House Eminent Domain Case.
  • 40:02 – 🎟️ Senior Discount for Trash & Sewer Fees: Discussion on improving public awareness of the program.
  • 46:00 – 📋 Discussion on Council Attendance Policy: Proposal to track and report attendance in the Code of Conduct.
  • 53:09 – 🏢 Business Announcements: Easton Business Association event & upcoming ribbon cuttings.

CONTENTS

Link to agenda:

https://easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082025-556