Minutes ofthe Council of the City of Easton, Pa.  January 2.2024  Easton, Pa Tuesday January 2,2024 6:00 p.m.  City Council met in states session at the above date and time, in Council Chambers, located on the third floor ofC City Hall, 123S.3 3rd Street, Easton, Pa., to consider any business that may lawfully be  brought before the body.  The invocation was given by Mayor Panto followed by the Pledge ofA Allegiance.  ROLLCALL  Present: Absent:  Brown, Edinger, Melan, O'Connell, Ruggles, Sultana, Panto (7)  None (0)  Alsoi in attendance were Rita M. Messa, City Clerk, Luis Campos, City Administrator, Joel Scheer, City Solicitor. There were: fifty-six plus (56+) other people present at the start of the meeting.  APPROVALOFTHE. AGENDA  On motion ofDr. Ruggles and Mr. O'Connell the Agenda was approved by the following vote:  Yeas: Edinger, Melan, O'Connell, Ruggles, Sultana, Panto, Brown (7)  Nays: None (0)  ACTION ON MINUTES  On motion of Mr. Brown and Mr. O'Connell the minutes of the December 13, 2023 Council  meeting minutes were approved by the following vote:  Yeas: Melan, O'Connell, Ruggles, Sultana, Panto, Brown, Edinger (7)  Nays: None (0)  PRESENTATION OF GIFTS  At this time, Mayor Panto presented an engraved tray tol Mr. Peter Melan and Mr. David O'Connell thanking them for their years ofs service to the City of] Easton and welcomed them back in the future. Mayor Panto stated that ifeither of them were interested in serving on any Authority, Board or Mr. O'Connell thanked Mayor Panto and all of Council and stated that he was honored to participate in the City of! Easton's Revitalization both economically and culturally. He also stated that Easton is getting better and better and has an endless supply of volunteers.  Commission they should let him know.    Minutes ofthe Council of the City of Easton, Pa.  January 2,2024  Mr. O'Connell thanked all ofthe senior members of the Administration, the City Administrator, the Solicitors, the City Controller, the City Clerk and many other City staffmembers for all oftheir Mr. O'Connell also congratulated Mr. Pintabone and Mrs. Rose on their new roles and stated that Mr. O'Connell also thanked his wife and children for all oft their support -1 they are his rock and Mr. Melan thanked Council, the Administration and the City Clerk for everything and stated that he was indebted to everyone for all oft the knowledge that he has gained during his time on Council.  work, help and dedication to the City.  they would both be outstanding additions to Council.  inspiration.  Mr. Melan also thanked his wife Kristin and his children.  Mr. Melan congratulated and wished the new members of Council the best of luck. Mr. Brown thanked Mr. Melan for his last eight (8) years of service. City ofEaston ever before becoming a member of council.  Mr. Brown also thanked Mr. O'Connell for his years of service as well as his commitment to the Dr. Ruggles stated that the work was not always easy and came along with some stress but he thanked Mr. Melan and Mr. O'Connell for their service to the City of Easton and wished them well. Mrs. Sultana stated that Mr. O'Connell was the first councilperson to reach out to her when she was elected to Council telling her that she could contact him ifs she needed anything. Mrs. Sultana Mrs. Sultana also thanked Mr. Melan for his timeless efforts and selfless service during his time on Mrs. Sultana also welcomed the new: members of Council, Mr. Pintabone and Mrs. Rose. Mr. Edinger reiterated what the other council members said and wished both Mr. Melan and Mr.  thanked him for his service.  Council.  O'Connell the best going forward.  PUBLICCOMMENT Agenda Items Only  Former Mayor Phil Mitman, 910 Paxinosa Avenue thanked all of Council for their work. He stated that he knew many of the former Mayors of the City and the reason for the City's success is that all oft the office holders have all talked to each other and have come to agreements and the private  sectors have noticed that and all oft this makes the City of Easton successful.    Minutes ofthe Council of the City of Easton, Pa.  January 2,2024 CONSENT, AGENDA  The following items on the Consent Agenda were approved on motion ofDr. Ruggles seconded by Bill No. 44 (Ord. 5848) -4 An Ordinance amending sections in Chapter 560 - Vehicles and Traffic Bill No. 45 (Ord. 5849) -4 An Ordinance amending Chapter 560 - Vehicles and Traffic (Trash Bill No. 46 (Ord. 5850) - An Ordinance amending 2023 General Fund Budget Bill No. 47 (Ord. 5851) -4 An Ordinance amending 2023 Debt Service Budget Yeas: Brown, Edinger, Melan, O'Connell, Ruggles, Sultana, Panto (7)  Mr. O'Connell by the following vote:  (Meters) Pickup)  Nays: None (0)  REPORTS RECEIVED BY COUNCIL  There were no reports received by Council.  CORRESPONDENCE  There was no correspondence received by Council.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  There was no unfinished business.  NEW BUSINESS  There wasi no new business.  PUBLIC COMMENT (on any item)  There was no public comment at this time.  ADJOURNMENT  With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:16j p.m., on motion ofMr. Brown and Dr.  Ruggles by the following vote:  Yeas: O'Connell, Ruggles, Sultana, Panto, Brown, Edinger, Melan (7)  Nays: None (0)  Dnou Rita M. Messa, City Clerk    CITY OF EASTON  PENNSYLVANIA City Clerk's Office  December 27, 2023  COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE  A meeting of City Council has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for the transaction of Regular Business followed by the Swearing In" of newly elected officials along with the City Council Reorganization Meeting.  The meeting(s) will be held in Council Chambers located on the 3rd floor of City  Hall, 123 S. 3rd Street, Easton, Pa.  All meetings of City Council are open to the Public and are accessible to persons  with disabilities.  The City of Easton Council Meeting will also be live streamed starting at 6:00 p.m.  Live Stream video: nttp:/bit.y/EastonLiveStream  MASKS ARE OPTIONAL  Rita M. Messa City Clerk  123 S. 3rd Street, Easton, PA. 18042 610-250-6730    CITY COUNCIL AGENDA  Stated Session Tuesday January 2, 2024 6:00. P.M.  1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.  CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  ACTION ON MINUTES - Approving minutes of] December 13, 2023 meeting PRESENTATION OF GIFTS (Mr. Peter Melan and Mr. David O'Connell)  PUBLIC COMMENT - Agenda Items Only  CONSENT AGENDA Meter Zones)  (a) Bill No. 44 - An Ordinance amending Sections in Chapter 560 (Vehicles and' Traffic - (b) Billl No. 45 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 560 (Vehicles and Traffic - Parking  Restrictions for Trash Pick Up)  (c) Bill No. 46-4 Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget (d) Bill No. 47 4 Amending the 2023 Debt Service Budget  10. REPORTS RECEIVED BY COUNCIL 11. CORRESPONDENCE 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. NEW BUSINESS  14. PUBLIC COMMENT = On Any Matter  15. ADJOURNMENT  SWEARINGI INC OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS  1. Mayor - Salvatore J. Panto Jr. - Honorable Jack Panella 2. Councilperson - Kenneth Brown - Honorable Samuel Murray 3. Counci/person - Crystal Rose - Honorable Brian Panella 4. Counci/person - Frank Pintabone - Honorable Brian Panella 5. City Controller- Christopher Heagele - Mayor Salvatore. J. Panto, Jr.