AGENDA

STROUDSBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL

July 16, 2009

7:15 PM

1.       Meeting Called to Order/Roll Call

2.       Pledge of Allegiance

3.       Presentation of a Commemorative Plaque to the Borough from the Brodhead Watershed Association

4.       Public Hearings:

a.       Public hearing on a proposed ordinance of the Borough of Stroudsburg, amending Chapter 27 (Zoning), Part 4 (Zoning District Use Requirement), Section 404 (Use Regulations for all Non-residential Zoning District) adding a special exception in a C-1 zone for government services and facilities (4a)

b.       Consider adoption of an ordinance of the Borough of Stroudsburg, amending Chapter 27 (Zoning), Part 4 (Zoning District Use Requirement), Section 404 (Use Regulations for all Non-residential Zoning District) adding a special exception in a C-1 zone for government services and facilities

c.       Public hearing on a proposed ordinance of the Borough of Stroudsburg, regarding stormwater management of the Brodhead and McMichael Creek

d.       Consider adoption of an ordinance of the Borough of Stroudsburg, regarding stormwater management of the Brodhead and McMichael Creek

5.       Public Input

6.       Approval of Minutes – July 1, 2009 (6)

7.       MONTHLY ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

                   a.       Permits Issued Reports (7a)

                   b.       Parking Enforcement Report (7b)

                    c.       Street Department Report (7c)

                   d.       Police Department Report (provided via email)

8.       Treasurer’s Report

                   a.       Comparison to Budget – June 2009 (provided at meeting)

                   b.       Reconciled Cash Balances – June 2009 (provided at meeting)

                   c.       Due To/Due From Schedule – June 2009 (provided at meeting)

9.       Old Business:

a.       Update of the activities planned for Stroudfest 09

b.       Consider authorization to award bid to sell specific Borough owned equipment (9b)

c.       Consider proposed traffic change for Bryant Street (9c)

d.       Consider placement of stop sign at the corner of Scott and Stone Streets (9d)

10.     New Business:

a.       Consider the request of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life to hold an event on July 18, 2009 from 5 PM until 10 PM in courthouse square (10a)

b.       Consider request of James Scott to hold a block celebration on Sunday, August 23 on Lee Avenue between Colbert and Collins Street from 10 AM until 10 PM (10b)

c.       Consider authorization to advertise for a public hearing Amendment #5 to Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Establishing Regional Police Department regarding the Initial Base Line Formula Level (10c)

11.     Solicitor’s Report

12.     Mayor’s Report

13.     Councilmember’s Reports   

14.     Manager’s Report

15.     Informational Material

a.       Letter from Monroe County Commissioner regarding the passage of Act 32 (15a)

b.       Letter from Monroe County Historical Association regarding their Olde Time Fun in the Park on Saturday, June 6 (15b)

c.       Memo from the Monroe County Planning Commission regarding the update of the TIP (PennDOT 12 Year Program) (15c)

16.     Approval of Bills on Warrant #071609

17.     Executive Session

18.     Adjournment