Copy of City Council Committee Meeting 5/26/2026

The City of Easton City Council Committee Meeting held on May 26, 2026, primarily focused on procedural discussions regarding agenda transparency and public notification for committee meetings. Council members debated the timing and publication of agendas to ensure public awareness and participation, especially concerning significant topics like the NYOSH report and fee recommendations. The meeting also addressed several procurement-related items, including the upcoming parking study and related consultant outreach, as well as proposed fee increases for temporary licenses and health department inspections. There was discussion about tabling certain agenda items to allow for better public and council review. Additionally, the council reviewed updates to workforce housing fee structures and discussed the need for annual compliance reviews. Public comments highlighted concerns about recent fee increases for festivals and events, emphasizing the need for equitable fee structures and consideration of event sizes. No formal votes were recorded during this meeting, but action items included preparing a resolution on agenda transparency and continuing discussions on fee adjustments and parking studies.