Minutes of the Council of the City of Easton, Pa.  June1 12,2024  Easton, Pa. Wednesday June12, 2024 6:00p.m.  City Council met int the stated session at the above date and time. The meeting was. held at the Easton Area Neighborhood Center, 902 Philadelphia Rd, to consider any business that may The invocation was given by Vice-Mayor Brown, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  lawfully be brought before the body.  ROLLCALL  Present: Mr. Brown, Mr. Pintabone, Mrs. Rose, Dr. Ruggles, Mrs. Sultana, (5)  Absent: (2) Mayor Panto, Mr. Edinger  Also Participating in the meeting were Karen Roscioli, City Clerk; Luis Campos, City Administrator; Joel Scheer, City Solicitor, David Hopkins, Director of] Public Works; John Kingsley, Director of Economic Development; Mark Lysynecky, Director ofl Finance, Chief  Scalzo, ChiefHennings, Lt. Terrance Hand.  At the beginning of the meeting there were 50+ people in attendance.  APPROVALOF AGENDA  AI motion to approve the agenda was made by Mrs. Rose and seconded by Mr. Pintabone Yeas: Mr. Pintabone, Mrs. Rose, Dr. Ruggles, Mrs. Sultana, Mr. Brown (5)  by the following vote: Nays: None (0)  ACTION ON THE MINUTES  AI motion was made by Mr. Pintabone and seconded by Mrs. Rose to approve the May 22, 2024  meeting minutes. The minutes were approved by the following vote. Yeas: Mr. Pintabone, Mrs. Rose, Dr. Ruggles, Mrs. Sultana, Mr. Brown (5)  Nays: None (0)    PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL  Mr. Pintabone stated the month of June is to celebrate Juneteenth. With that, he said the city has African Americans in our community who have made huge contribution, and he would City Council to acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments. This will be an annual award; this First is Mr. Andrew B. Theadford, Sr., Mr. Theadford was the first the first African American patrolman in 1953, retiring in 1973. Mr. Pintabone asked any members ofMr. Theadfords family to come forward. Mr. Theadfords family was presented with a Commendation from City Council Second is Mr. Stephen E. Henley, Sr. was an African American policeman for 26 years and was the first African American officer to hold the ranks of detective and captain. Mr. Henleys family Third is Mr. Joseph W. Dorsey, Jr. joined the fire department 1952, retiring in 1990. Mr. Dorsey rose to the ranks to be become captain. ChiefHennings and Captain Terrance Hand helped present City Council members each took a turn to congratulate the three recipients oft the award.  year we have three people to acknowledge.  and Chief Scalzo.  was presented with a Commendation from City Council and Chief Scalzo.  the Commendation to the family ofMr. Dorsey.  PUBLIC COMMENT - Agenda Items Only  There was no public comment at this time.  CONSENT AGENDA  No items  REPORTS RECEIVED BY COUNCIL  REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Mr. Brown, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, had no report.    Mr. Pintabone, Chairperson of the Economic Development Committee, stated he attended the School Board meeting with Mrs. Rose. The school district agreed to give $30,000 toward the Vanderver Park basketball court. They also added two more gates to the Paxinosa field making it Opening Cottingham stadium to the public for one day has been difficult. Hopefully the district Held first annual broker open house in the city with the Chamber of Commerce, 55 showed up Next, Mr. Pintabone shared a grant update stating we were awarded the Monroe County LSA for  easier for the kids to access the park.  will agree to open. They should decide by next month.  and toured five properties.  $10,000: for Scott Park, the NCLC: LSA for $25,000 for Scott Park Dog Park  NCLCI Isa176k for valley health partners in Easton.  Applied for and waiting to hear back from the LV Chamber for $1,000 Delaware Canal Park improvements, Rails to the Trails Conservancy: $25,000 railroad acquisition costs and GTRP Mr. Brown stated at the June 26 council meeting they will unveil plans for the park. The second CDBG public hearing was rescheduled to June 26 council meeting. Mrs. Rose, Chairperson of Planning and Codes, spoke about the importance of opening Mrs. Rose states she met with the Director of Planning and Codes along with the City Administrator, Mr. Campos. Icould not hear the rest of! Mrs. Rose's report.  $250,000for the Nesquehoning Memorial Park  Cottingham Stadium to the residents.  Dr. Ruggles, Chairperson for Public Safety, advised council the dates for Lidar training are July 9 and 12th. There will be four police officers and Dr. Ruggles in the training. The scanner is here, in the chief's office. Dr. Ruggles explained having the Lidar is very important and we will be one of four police departments in the country that have the Lidar. The other departments are in large cities. The scanner will be helpful with accident and crime scene investigations. There An audience member asked ift this is a drone to W which Dr. Ruggles answered iti is not. The Mrs. Sultana, Chairperson of Administration, gave a briefreport which Ic could not hear.  was a brief discussion on the Lidar.  scanner sits on a tripod and scans the area.  Mr. Campos, City Administrator, stated he does not have ai report. Mr. Scheer, City Solicitor, stated he has no report.    CORRESPONDENCE  No Correspondence  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Bill No. 15 (Ord.5865)Amending Handicap Parking Program.  Approved on a motion Mrs. Rose, seconded by Mr. Pintabone by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Pintabone, Mrs. Rose, Dr. Ruggles, Mrs. Sultana, Mr. Brown (5)  Nays: (0)  Bill No. 17 (Ord. 5866). Approving Easement Agreement with Northampton County. Approved on a motion Mr. Pintabone, seconded by Mrs. Sultana by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Pintabone, Mrs. Rose, Dr. Ruggles, Mrs. Sultana, Mr. Brown (5)  Nays: (0)  NEW BUSINESS  Bill No. 18 - An Ordinance Approving an Easement Agreement with Easton Area School District was introduced by Dr. Ruggles and ordered processed for adoption. The next item on the agenda is a Resolution revising the job description for Assistant Industrial  Pre-Treatment Program (IPP) Manager.  The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Edinger  98-2024  The above resolution was approved on motion by Mr. Pintabone, seconded by Mrs. Sultana by  the following vote: Nays: (0)  Yeas: Mr. Pintabone, Mrs. Rose, Dr. Ruggles, Mrs. Sultana, Mr. Brown (5)  ###  The next item is a Resolution Approving a Cooperation agreement with GEDP (required for  closeout)  The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Edinger  99-2024    The above Resolution was approved on a motion of Mrs. Sultana, seconded by Mrs. Rose by the  following vote: Nays: (0)  Yeas: Mr. Pintabone, Mrs. Rose, Dr. Ruggles, Mrs. Sultana, Mr. Brown (5)  ###  The next item is a Resolution Approving the proposal from National Water Main Cleaning.  The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Edinger  100-2024  The above Resolution was approved on a motion by Mr. Pintabone, seconded by Mrs. Rose by  the following vote: Nays: (0)  Yeas: Mr. Pintabone, Mrs. Rose, Dr. Ruggles, Mrs. Sultana, Mr. Brown(5)  ###  The last item on the agenda is a. Resolution Authorizing DCED to apply for Active  Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program The following item was introduced by Mr. Pintabone  101-2024  The above Resolution was approved on ai motion by Mr. Pintabone, Seconded by Mrs. Rose by  the following vote: Nays: (0)  Yeas: Mrs. Rose, Dr. Ruggles, Mrs. Sultana, Mr. Brown, Mr. Pintabone (5)  PUBLIC COMMENT - On any matter  Tyrone Fredericks, 493 Line Street: Mr. Fredericks referred to the comments Dr. Ruggles made on drones to assist the Lidar. He stated he feels having a drone would be a great asset and help to Dr. Ruggles agreed and further stated there is a scanner available that penetrates water and could  police, fire and water rescue. assist with drowning victims.    Mr. Campos stated the police currently have drones. Mr. Ruggles stated the police drones do not have the Lidar capability. Dr. Ruggles added the city acquired a specialized van that will have all  this equipment for accident investigations, fire, etc.  ADJOURNMENT  With no: further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34pm on a motion ofl Mr. Pintabone  and Mrs. Rose by the following vote:  Yeas: Dr. Ruggles, Mrs. Sultana, Mr. Brown, Mr. Pintabone, Mrs. Rose (5)  Nays: (0)  Karen L. Roscioli City Clerk