Karen L. Roscioli

The Commission discussed litigation matters concerning a warehouse proposal at 1525 Wood Ave, scheduled for an Executive Session. The Commission also took action to formally certify seven blighted properties.

The Council meeting included presentations on the retirement of a police officer and the issuance of Juneteenth awards. Public hearings were held regarding the approval of CDBG allocations and an intermunicipal liquor license transfer. Council approved resolutions regarding certificates of appropriateness, an intermunicipal liquor license transfer, a lease agreement with the local Housing Authority, and an agreement for a Community Development Block Grant. Additionally, approvals were granted for property transfer, rehabilitation of the Timothy House, development of the Lynden Project, an encroachment agreement for Comcast, and an agreement for pool use. Several ordinances were amended related to fire safety inspection fees, miscellaneous fees, parking restrictions for street cleaning and trash pickup, and the Firefighters' Pension Plan. A salary and wage resolution amendment was also approved.

The Council discussed and approved an ordinance amending the affordable housing chapter, alongside several resolutions including the addition of a handicap parking space, a policy requiring public advertisement of committee agenda items, the creation of an oversight committee and segregated fund for the Hugh Moore Park City Trust, a three-year contract with National Fire Inspection Specialties Company, and an agreement with VM Development for use of a dumpster pad. Additionally, several new bills concerning fire safety inspections, parking restrictions for street cleaning and trash pickup, and the firefighters' pension plan were introduced. Public comments addressed issues regarding downtown parking, street conditions, and utility discounts.

The council received a presentation on the Switch solar program, discussing its scope, cost, and implementation. Committee reports covered progress on the Climate Action Plan, recent tree plantings, the CDP grading process, transportation updates regarding the High Line project, and initiatives for creating a litter heat map. The council appointed a new Outreach Committee chair, reviewed upcoming steps for solar outreach and the Community Solar Bill, and planned research into winter salt usage. Additionally, the council voted to send letters regarding lighting at the Lehigh Dam and discussed earthworks at Lower Hackett Park.

The committee meeting agenda included several resolutions for approval, such as a lease agreement with the Housing Authority of Easton, a Community Block Grant agreement with Northampton County, a property transfer and rehabilitation agreement for Timothy House with the Rock Church, and a development agreement for the Lynden Project. Additionally, the committee discussed an encroachment agreement with Comcast of Pennsylvania, an agreement for use of the Eddyside Pool by Easton Aquatics, an amendment to the 2026 Salary and Wage resolution, the intermunicipal transfer of a liquor license, and a general update from the Health Bureau.