Council unanimously approved a four-year labor agreement with AFSCME AFL-CIO Local 447. It also approved a cooperative agreement securing right-of-way for a planned bike-path connection from the Sterner Trail to a new pedestrian bridge and along Bushkill Drive.
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The labor agreement sets terms for four years, while a separate benefits package for non-union and management employees was also approved. The trail agreement clears a property-rights issue so the planned bike-path connection can move forward. Council also approved traffic-map changes, agreements supporting redevelopment of the McDonald’s site at 3rd and LHD, and several other administrative and property actions.
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Approved a four-year labor agreement with AFSCME AFL-CIO Local 447 by a 7-0 vote.
Approved the 2026 non-union and management benefits package by a 7-0 vote.
Approved an ordinance amending the Article III Traffic Control Map of Chapter 560 by a 7-0 vote.
Approved a cooperative agreement securing right-of-way for a planned trail connection along Bushkill Drive between the Sterner Trail and a new pedestrian bridge.
Approved stormwater operations and maintenance and developer agreements with McDonald’s USA, LLC for redevelopment at 3rd and LHD.
Approved adding the Chief Planner/Zoning Officer position to the 2026 salary and wage resolution; the related job-description resolution was tabled for committee discussion.
Approved changing the IT Manager title to IT Director.
Approved an encroachment agreement for a proposed staircase at 8 Centre Square.
Approved resolutions granting certificates of appropriateness for 143 S. 6th St., 444-48 Northampton St., 149-51 Northampton St., and 132-142 S. 3rd St.
Approved a resolution denying a certificate of appropriateness for 390 Larry Holmes Drive.
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