Easton City Council Meeting โ 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
Meeting Summary & Timestamps
๐ Opening and General Announcements
๐ Council Business and Legislation
- 10:12 โ ๐ Amendment to the agenda: Bill 37 (building height) removed.
- 11:36 โ โ Approval of December 23rd meeting minutes.
- 12:58 โ ๐๏ธ Committee Reports:
- ๐ฐ Finance: Tax ordinance updates.
- ๐๏ธ Economic Development: Grant approvals for local projects.
- ๐ Planning & Codes: Wood Avenue warehouse & upcoming zoning meetings.
- ๐ Public Safety: Police recruitment challenges.
- ๐ง Public Works & Administration: No major updates.
- 18:02 โ ๐น Skate Park & Waterfront Development Plan.
- 19:12 โ US Plans for Americaโs 250th & Lafayette Collegeโs 200th Anniversary.
โ๏ธ Legal and Infrastructure Matters
๐ณ๏ธ Legislative Actions
- 28:15 โ ๐๏ธ Bill 34: Amendments to Trash & Sewer Fees. Vote: 7-0 โ
- 32:07 โ ๐ต Bill 35: Tax Rate for 2025. Vote: 7-0 โ
- 33:29 โ โฟ Bill 36: Handicap Parking Ordinance Update. Vote: 7-0 โ
- 34:04 โ ๐ฅ Resolution on Wellness Guidelines for City Employees. Vote: 7-0 โ
- 34:34 โ ๐ฎ Approval of the Police Contract: Includes Juneteenth as a recognized holiday. Vote: 7-0 โ
- 35:54 โ ๐ฐ Salary and Wage Ordinance for 2025. Vote: 7-0 โ
๐ฃ๏ธ Public Comments & Additional Business
- 36:27 โ ๐ Public Comment on Parking Requirements for New Buildings.
- 38:02 โ โ๏ธ NAACP Discussion on Hooper House Eminent Domain Case.
- 40:02 โ ๐๏ธ Senior Discount for Trash & Sewer Fees: Discussion on improving public awareness of the program.
- 46:00 โ ๐ Discussion on Council Attendance Policy: Proposal to track and report attendance in the Code of Conduct.
- 53:09 โ ๐ข Business Announcements: Easton Business Association event & upcoming ribbon cuttings.
CONTENTS
Link to agenda:
https://easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082025-556