Easton City Council Meeting – March 26, 2025

Easton City Council Meeting – March 26, 2025

City of Easton, 6 pm

Easton City Hall


Documented by: Laini Abraham
Posted on: March 27, 2025

title slide to a presentation about a Hologram Zoo in Easton PA

MEETING TIMESTAMPS

🟢 6:21

Meeting Called to Order

6:21: Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

📝 7:17

Approval of Agenda and Minutes

7:17: Agenda and March 12 minutes approved unanimously

🦓 8:00

Hologram Zoo Presentation

8:00: Mr. and Mrs. Patel introduced a high-tech new tourist attraction opening in July 2025

📣 27:05

Public Comment on Agenda Items

27:05: No speakers

✅ 27:59

Consent Agenda

27:59: Seven certificates of appropriateness approved unanimously

📂 28:19

Committee Reports

28:19: Finance, Economic Development, Planning & Code, Public Safety, Public Works, Administration

📢 39:02

Mayor’s Report

39:02: Updates on new downtown businesses, student art, and community engagement

📜 58:27

Unfinished Business

58:27: Lease for Hologram Zoo and budget details approved

🆕 1:03:03

New Business

1:03:03: Appointments, pool contract, developer agreements, grant approvals

🧾 1:10:12

Bill Introduced

1:10:12: Reappropriating funds for City Hall security

🗣️ 1:10:23

Public Comment

1:10:23: Multiple residents speak on housing, immigration, South Side issues, and the welcoming ordinance
 
  • David Brotzman: Requested enforcement of tree trimming heights on sidewalks and better maintenance/signage on the D&L trail. Concerned for pedestrian safety.
  • John Fitz (Buffalo Soldiers): Asked for an update on the N. Nesquehoning Street project and his group’s role. Council clarified project is still awaiting bids and funding; groundbreaking already occurred.
  • Melody Rogers (South Side Civic): Defended her community involvement and refuted being called a nuisance. Expressed concern about communication with staff. Councilmembers responded, discussion followed.
  • Ronald Johnson: Advocated for Easton to adopt a welcoming ordinance to protect undocumented immigrants from fear and deportation.
  • Dominic Trabosci: Supported the welcoming ordinance and marijuana decriminalization. Distributed ordinance info sheet to council.
  • Amelia Conway: Voiced support for the welcoming ordinance based on personal experience of Easton being a supportive community.
  • Lenore Beers: Requested residential permit parking or restrictions on North Delaware Drive due to non-residents taking limited parking spots. Council responded positively.

🎉 1:44:00

Announcements & Adjournment

1:44:00: Eid, Trans Flag Raising announced

Image from a presentation about a hologram zoo

Link to agenda:

https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262025-577

Votes & Outcomes: •Approval of Agenda & Minutes: Passed unanimously; •Consent Agenda (7 resolutions): Passed unanimously; •Bill 50 – Lease with 28 Fortune LLC (Hologram Zoo): Passed unanimously; •Bill 51 – 2025 Budget Detail Funds: Passed unanimously; •Civil Service Board Appointments: Passed unanimously; •Developer Agreement – Larry Holmes Drive: Passed unanimously; •YMCA Pool Management Agreement: Passed unanimously; •Grant Agreement – D&L National Heritage Corridor: Passed unanimously; •Sanitary Sewer Installation – Philip Street: Passed unanimously; •Agreement with Fleming – Basin Design: Passed unanimously; •Grant Application – Pocket Park Bike Trail: Passed unanimously; •Bill 52 Introduced – City Hall Security: Introduced (no vote yet)

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