City Council

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10 East Church Street - Town Hall Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – 7:00 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 1. ROLL CALL President Colón called the meeting to order. Present were Grace Crampsie Smith, Wandalyn J. Enix, Hillary G. Kwiatek, Rachel Leon, Paige Van Wirt, Kiera L. Wilhelm, and Michael G. Colón, 7. President Colón announced that Council held an Executive Session at 5 PM on May 11 to discuss a personnel matter. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 2, 2023 3. PUBLIC COMMENT (on any subject not being voted on this evening – 5 Minute Time Limit) Limit Proposed Apartment Building Resident Teresa Kloiber again spoke against the proposed Hanover Apartments project. She said she recently took in the beauty of her Grandview Boulevard neighborhood as it exists and thought about how the 317 apartments would ruin that. Even if Bethlehem is able to limit this project to three stories instead of the proposed five or six, this would still add a lot of vehicular traffic to what is already a crowded and dangerous intersection at Hanover and Eaton Avenues. She wondered if the number of new residents would bring more crime. She urged City Council not to support the two requested variances and to at least limit this development to the extent that it could. Support for Improving Intersection Resident Paul Fondl again raised safety concerns about adding vehicles from the proposed Hanover Apartments to this dangerous intersection. He again suggested safety measures -- including providing anti-skid pavement, warning signs, and moving a distracting digital billboard. Mr. Fondl provided photographs of accidents, conditions, and possible safety improvements. Likes City Newsletter/Updates Neighborhood Concerns Resident Angela Mitchell complimented the City on its spring/summer newsletter. She liked the option of being able to report concerns through an app, but she was not sure who would answer these concerns. She added that she found the newsletter in a local establishment and asked how she could have one sent to her home. Ms. Mitchell also was concerned about a man Bethlehem City Council Meeting 2 May 17, 2023 who she saw apparently fishing in the Lehigh River. She believed this to be unsafe. Ms. Mitchell also reported motorists making unsafe and illegal turns from Brighton Street onto Route 378. Signs are either unheeded or unseen. Ms. Mitchell also suggested placing a speed bump or stop light in the 400 block of Cherokee Street to slow traffic. She also acknowledged that a street sweeper was sent to her neighborhood as she had requested, but conditions really need sweeping curb to curb to remove dead leaves and debris. She asked that residents be notified to move their vehicles to allow for a more thorough cleaning. Finally, she asked that landlords be held accountable for trash that has fallen or blown out of receptacles and has become litter. Clarification Resident Arthur Curatola said he was misquoted in one or more news articles following the December 22, 2022 and January 3, 2023 Council meetings, giving the false impression that he is anti-Semitic. Mr. Curatola said that aspects of what he said at those and other meetings were omitted from the article, which did not give a true picture of his beliefs. Parking Plea Continues Alex Hirsch said he has now reached Day 304 of his effort to be able to participate in the Residential Permit Parking program. He said he remains willing to discuss the proposal that he made at the May 2 meeting that would allow part-time residents to participate under certain circumstances. Another Clarification Resident William Scheirer wanted to clarify recent statements that he made during a discussion on affordable housing. He said he did not mean to imply that all homeowners are more civically engaged than renters. He still believes that this is true on average. But, he added that he did not want to stereotype and suggest that everyone who rents does not civically participate. Gavel Instead? Resident Stephen Antalics said that elected officials become part of the public sector and, thus, are open to public criticism. He referred to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan that reinforced free speech guarantees and limited the ability of American public officials to sue for defamation. Mr. Antalics said the present Council is establishing a precedent which could be viewed as troublesome by reacting subjectively to guaranteed personal opinions. He referred to one of the meetings mentioned earlier by Mr. Curatola when several Council members left Council Chambers during Mr. Curatola’s remarks. Mr. Curatola was accused of making anit-Semitic remarks. Mr. Antalics said a more appropriate action should have been for the Council President to “silence the offender” by use of the gavel if the comments were deemed to be out of line. “You are all public servants, free to be criticized by members of the public,” he said. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (on ordinances and resolutions to be voted on by Council this evening – 5 Minute Time Limit) Bethlehem City Council Meeting 3 May 17, 2023 Call for Transparency with Appointments Resident Stephen Antalics referred to agenda item 7B Administrative Orders. He has noticed over time that the majority of recommendations involving the Human Relations Commission and several other boards and commissions get passed by Council. The exception is appointments to historic commissions. Several have been listed on the agenda but have not been voted on. He asked why these appointments are not being acted on while others are. Mr. Antalics said that he and some other residents are concerned by this, but Council does not seem to be. Does this mean that Council does not care or are Council Members discussing this behind closed doors? He asked for an answer and stated the word “transparency.” He said he is not seeing transparency. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Members of Council B. Tabled Items C. Unfinished Business 6. COMMUNICATIONS A. Assistant City Solicitor – Proposed Resolution Adopting Intergovernmental Agreement for 968 Moravia Street The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 2, 2023 with a proposed Resolution from Assistant City Solicitor Matthew Deschler recommending an Intergovernmental Agreement between Lower Saucon Township and the City. The Agreement concerns 968 Moravia Street, which straddles the boundary between the City and Lower Saucon. The Agreement effectively treats this entire parcel as if it were located entirely in the City in terms of services provided and tax revenue. President Colón stated Resolution 10 A is on the agenda. B. City Solicitor – Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Bethlehem Township and Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority – Joint Implementation – Stormwater Management Projects The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 9, 2023 with an attached Resolution from City Solicitor John F. Spirk, Jr., Esq., recommending an Intergovernmental Agreement with Bethlehem Township and the Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority for the joint implementation of stormwater management projects. President Colón stated Resolution 10 B is on the agenda. C. City Solicitor – Use Permit Agreement – Holy Infancy Church – 2023 Holy Infancy Cultural Celebration The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 10, 2023 from City Solicitor John F. Spirk, Jr., Esq., with an attached Resolution and associated Use Permit Agreement. The Permittee is Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church and the event is the 2023 Holy Infancy Cultural Celebration. The Agreement is from 5-8 PM June 13 and 14, noon to 9 PM on June 15, noon to 10 PM on June 16, 8 Bethlehem City Council Meeting 4 May 17, 2023 AM to 10 PM June 17, and 8 AM to 10 PM on June 18 and 19. The Agreement covers Laufer Street between Pierce and Buchanan Streets; and Pierce Street between East Packer Avenue and East 4th Street. President Colón stated Resolution 10 C is on the agenda. D. City Solicitor – Use Permit Agreement – Juneteenth Lehigh Valley – 2023 Juneteenth Lehigh Valley Celebration The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 10, 2023 from City Solicitor John F. Spirk, Jr., Esq., with an attached Resolution and associated Use Permit Agreement. The Permittee is Juneteenth of the Lehigh Valley and the SubPermittee is ArtsQuest. The event is the 2023 Juneteenth Lehigh Valley Celebration. The Agreement is from 8 AM to 10 PM on June 17. The Agreement covers 1st Street from Polk Street to the eastern terminus; and Founders Way between 1st and 2nd Streets. President Colón stated Resolution 10 D is on the agenda. E. City Solicitor – Use Permit Agreement – ArtsQuest – 2023 Spring Mercy Vegan Pop-Up Event The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 10, 2023 from City Solicitor John F. Spirk, Jr., Esq., with an attached Resolution and Associated Use Permit Agreement. The Permittee is ArtsQuest and the event is the 2023 Spring Mercy Vegan Pop-Up Event. The agreement is from 9 AM to 6 PM on June 11. The agreement covers 1st Street from Polk Street to the Eastern Terminus and Founders Way between 1st Street and 2nd Street. President Colón stated Resolution 10 E is on the agenda. F. City Solicitor – Use Permit Agreement – Portuguese American Club – Portuguese Heritage Day Festival The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 10, 2023 from City Solicitor John F. Spirk, Jr., Esq., with an attached Resolution and Associated Use Permit Agreement. The Permittee is the Portuguese American Club and the event is Portuguese Heritage Day Festival. The Agreement is from 1-10 PM June 9 and 8 AM-10 PM on June 10. The Agreement covers Rink Street from Brodhead Avenue to the end of the Portuguese American Club Parking Lot as shown on an exhibit attached to the Agreement. President Colón stated Resolution 10 F is on the agenda. G. Chief Building Inspector – Proposed Ordinance Amending Article 1731 – Inspections The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 10, 2023 from Chief Building Inspector Michael Simonson with an attached proposed ordinance amending Article 1731 relating to inspections. The Amendment updates the ordinance by eliminating a required inspection each time a unit becomes vacant. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 5 May 17, 2023 President Colón stated this Ordinance will be placed on the June 6, 2023 Council agenda for First Reading. H. Chief Building Inspector – Proposed Ordinances Amending Articles 1703 and 1705 – Licensing The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 10, 2023 from Chief Building Inspector Michael Simonson with an attached proposed ordinance amending Article 1703 relating to licensing requirements for electricians and Article 1705 relating to licensing requirements for plumbers. The purposes of these amendments are to modernize the City’s ordinances governing electricians’ and plumbers’ licenses and to bring greater uniformity between the ordinances. President Colón stated these ordinances will be placed on the June 6, 2023 Council agenda for First Reading. I. Director of Planning and Zoning – Zoning Text Amendment – Related to Environmental Education Centers – Articles 1302, 1304, 1305, and 1322 The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 4, 2023 from Darlene Heller, Director of Planning and Zoning, recommending approval of zoning text amendments related to Environmental Education Centers and similar uses. The City’s Planning Commission voted 5-0 on April 13, 2023 to recommend approval of the amendments. Scheduling Public Hearing President Colón stated he will accept a motion and a second to schedule a Public Hearing on July 18, 2023 to consider the Zoning Text Amendments. Ms. Wilhelm made a motion, seconded by Ms. Kwiatek, to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM in Town Hall. Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek and Mr. Colón, 7. The Motion passed. President Colón stated the Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The Ordinance will be placed on the August 1, 2023 Council agenda for First Reading. J. Director of Community and Economic Development – Memorandum of Understanding – Bethlehem Housing Authority - Resolution The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 11, 2023 and attached proposed Resolution from Laura Collins, Director of Community and Economic Development, recommending authorization of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Bethlehem Housing Authority that relates to the initiation of a planning grant under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants Program. As discussed at the May 2 Council meeting, the City intends to be the lead applicant for a 2023 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant application involving BHA. A Memorandum of Understanding is required. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 6 May 17, 2023 President Colón stated Resolution 10 G is on the agenda. K. Director of Community and Economic Development – Resolution – DCED Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Grant Application The Clerk read a memorandum dated May 11, 2023 and proposed Resolution from Laura Collins, Director of Community and Economic Development, recommending support of a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to request a grant in the amount of $100,000 to be used to contract a consultant agency to create a City-wide Parks and Recreation Master Plan. President Colón stated Resolution 10 H is on the agenda. 7. REPORTS A. President of Council B. Mayor 1. Administrative Order – Adrienne Koefer – Bethlehem Human Relations Commission Mayor Reynolds reappointed Adrienne Koefer to the Bethlehem Human Relations Commission effective through March, 2025. Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-091 to confirm the reappointment. President Colón said he would support both Administrative Orders. He has served on the Human Relations Commission with both of these members. Both have attended regularly. Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. 2. Administrative Order –Michele Rayah Levy – Bethlehem Human Relations Commission Mayor Reynolds reappointed Michele Rayah Levy to the Bethlehem Human Relations Commission effective through April, 2026. Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023- 092 to confirm the reappointment. Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. Responses to Residents Mayor Reynolds said he spoke to residents Teresa Kloiber and Paul Fondl following their remarks earlier tonight. Assistant City Solicitor Matthew Deschler appeared on the City’s behalf at the zoning hearing on the Hanover Apartments matter. The City opposes both variance requests. Ms. Kloiber had asked that the City act on their behalf. Mayor Reynolds wanted her to know that it has done so. Mayor Reynolds also told Mr. Hirsch that he has contacted Parking Authority Executive Director Steven Fernstrom about Mr. Hirsch’s request to participate in the Bethlehem City Council Meeting 7 May 17, 2023 Residential Permit Parking program. The Mayor said they are looking for a practical way to allow for different situations for Mr. Hirsch, and those with special circumstances, to obtain a permit. He said this has not been easy so far, but a solution is being sought. Upcoming Activities Mayor Reynolds announced that Bike to Work Week will be observed at noon tomorrow. He said that efforts have been positive in the past year to make the City more bikeable and walkable. Departments are working together to make this happen. The annual police award ceremony will be held tomorrow night at Northeast Middle School. This recognizes great work by officers throughout the past year. On Saturday, Pride on the Greenway will begin at 1:00 PM and the Northside Alive Friendship Park Block Party will be held from 4-8 PM. And, on Sunday, free yoga on the plaza will begin at 10:00 AM. 8. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE A. Bill No. 20 – 2023 – Amending 2023 Community Development Block Grant – Adjustments The Clerk read Bill No. 20-2023 – Amending 2023 Community Development Block Grant – Adjustments sponsored by Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon and titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. Bill No. 20-2023 now known as Ordinance 2023-19 was passed on Final Reading. 9. NEW ORDINANCES None. 10. RESOLUTIONS A. Approve Intergovernmental Agreement - 968 Moravia Street Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-093 that authorized Alan and Nancy Finnegan, the Township, and the City seek to enter into the Intergovernmental Cooperation and Tax Allocation Agreement attached to a Resolution as Exhibit “A” as permitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. B. Approve Intergovernmental Agreement – Joint Implementation of Stormwater Projects Bethlehem City Council Meeting 8 May 17, 2023 Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-094 that authorized the City, Bethlehem Township, and the Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority to engage in a collaborative process of implementing Stormwater Management Projects. Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. C. Approve UPA – Holy Infancy Church – 2023 Holy Infancy Cultural Celebration Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-095 that authorized to execute a Use Permit Agreement with Holy Infancy Church for the 2023 Holy Infancy Cultural Celebration. Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. D. Approve UPA – Juneteenth Lehigh Valley – 2023 Juneteenth Lehigh Valley Celebration Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-096 that authorized to execute a Use Permit Agreement with Juneteenth Lehigh Valley for the 2023 Juneteenth Lehigh Valley Celebration. Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. E. Approve UPA – ArtsQuest – 2023 Spring Mercy Vegan Pop-Up Event Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-097 that authorized to execute a Use Permit Agreement with ArtsQuest for the 2023 Spring Mercy Vegan Pop-Up Event. Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. F. Approve UPA – Portuguese American Club – Portuguese Heritage Day Festival Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-098 that authorized to execute a Use Permit Agreement with the Portuguese American Club for the Portuguese Heritage Day Festival. Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. G. Approve Resolution – Bethlehem Housing Authority Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-099 that authorized the following: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a Notice of Funding Availability for the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2023; and the City of Bethlehem has significant experience in neighborhood planning and plan implantation with a long history of working with HUD programs which have helped improve the quality of life for the City and ratifies the Memorandum of Understanding and that the Mayor and Controller Bethlehem City Council Meeting 9 May 17, 2023 and/or such other City officials as deemed appropriate by the City Solicitor, are hereby authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City of Bethlehem. Ms. Crampsie Smith believed this to be a great opportunity. She observed that the grant was up to $500,000. She asked what the estimated cost would be for the entire project. Community and Economic Development Director Laura Collins said there are two phases to this project. The planning grant would fund up to $500,000. This would develop the community process and creation of the plan. The implementation phase is where the City could apply for $30 to $50 million. The first phase would take about two years. Then the City would apply for the second phase. Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. H. Approve Resolution – DCED Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Grant Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-100 that authorized the City of Bethlehem to undertake the project, Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Master Plan and to receive from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development a grant for the purpose of carrying out this project. Ms. Kwiatek asked Ms. Collins to provide an overview of this grant. Ms. Collins said the state Department of Community and Economic Development has an annual grant program for greenways, trails, and recreation. This year, in connection with the City’s DCED, Public Works, and Recreation Bureau, the City would apply for a planning grant to do a broader Citywide parks and recreation program. She believed that a master plan has not been done in several years. This will allow the City to look more broadly at programming and priority areas in need of upgrade. Ms. Crampsie Smith asked if this requires the City to match funds. Ms. Collins said she believed the City would have to put up 15 percent. Ms. Crampsie Smith also asked if an RFP would be put out to hire the consultant. Ms. Collins said most likely. Ms. Crampsie Smith followed that up with suggesting that the consultant have experience with sensory and other disability friendly recreation and parks facilities. Ms. Collins recalled a similar discussion at the last meeting about upgrades planned for Friendship Park. She said these improvements will be looked at there as well. Ms. Crampsie Smith said the need is emerging for children to have sensory friendly opportunities in our parks. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 10 May 17, 2023 Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. Ms. Crampsie Smith made a motion, seconded by Dr. Enix, to consider Resolutions 10 I through 10 M as a group. Voting AYE: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Motion passed. I. Certificate of Appropriateness – 407 Center Street Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-101 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove existing slate roofing from all facets of the garage and install new Slateline shingles, copper flashings, and white aluminum drip edge at 407 Center Street. J. Certificate of Appropriateness – 409 Center Street Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-102 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove existing slate roofing from the School Street side of the garage and install new Slateline shingles, copper flashings, and white aluminum drip edge. The attached carriage house is not part of this project at 409 Center Street. K. Certificate of Appropriateness – 26 West Market Street Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-103 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to repaint the existing residence. The colors will remain the same. The window sill will be made by Campbell Strasser and will match the existing dimensions, pitch, and profile and will be fabricated from solid mahogany at 26 West Market Street. L. Certificate of Appropriateness – 459 Old York Road Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-104 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove And replace the failing and inappropriate deck and egress steps at the south elevation with simpler egress steps constructed under pressure-treated wood and composite materials to match the existing ramp and egress steps at the north elevation at 459 Old York Road. M. Certificate of Appropriateness – 427 North New Street Dr. Enix and Ms. Leon sponsored Resolution No. 2023-105 that granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace failing and inappropriate garden walls at the northeast corner of the property with brick walls and iron details that match the existing garden wall at the north and west perimeters of the property at 427 North New Street. Voting AYE on Resolutions 10 I through 10 M: Ms. Leon, Dr. Van Wirt, Ms. Wilhelm, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Dr. Enix, Ms. Kwiatek, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolutions passed. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 11 May 17, 2023 11. NEW BUSINESS Permitting Process/Public Discourse Ms. Leon said she has been talking to South Side business owners. The permitting process this year has been smoother than previous years. She also continues to gain experience on Council but continues to struggle with when it is appropriate to be civil and respectful versus facing things head on and answering tough questions and being direct. To not be honest but merely wanting not to cause upset can be seen as cowardice. She believes the more that we engage with the public, the more clarification she is getting as to the line of appropriateness. This deals in matters of ethnicity, religion, gender, wealth and money and how that changes people’s decisions. Upcoming Committee Meeting Dr. Van Wirt agreed with Ms. Leon’s comments about honest discussion. She also announced that the Community Development Committee will meet at 5:30 PM on May 23 in Town Hall to discuss the proposed zoning amendment involving 119 Technology Drive from IR to CB classifications. More Upcoming Events Ms. Kwiatek said that in addition to the upcoming events listed by Mayor Reynolds, the Live in the Garden event will be held on Saturday night as well as Live on the Greenway on Sunday. Newsletter Distribution President Colón followed up on Ms. Mitchell’s question about the City newsletter. He asked how these are distributed. Business Administrator Eric Evans said that everyone who receives a water and sewer bill is sent a newsletter. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned 8:12 PM. ATTEST: Tad J. Miller City Clerk