City Council Committee Meeting 6/9/2026

The City of Easton's City Council Committee Meeting on June 9, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and regulatory matters related to public infrastructure and community services. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to Comcast's update on their fiber optic network rollout, including discussions about permitting for power supply boxes in the public right-of-way and the community-oriented Internet Essentials program offering low-cost internet to income-constrained families. The council discussed the encroachment permit process for Comcast's installations and the need to balance infrastructure deployment with community aesthetics and safety. Additionally, the council reviewed a proposed amendment to the vendor fee ordinance, aiming to differentiate fees based on event size, impact, and vendor locality, with considerations for discounts to local businesses and exemptions for certain community events. The ordinance changes also included provisions for special event permits, insurance requirements, and fee waivers, with plans to present the finalized ordinance for council vote after further feedback. Other procurement-related discussions included the management and oversight of the Huore Charitable Trust funds, which involve approximately $2.2 million dedicated to park operations and development, and the challenges faced by the fire department in staffing and conducting fire safety inspections, with considerations for part-time inspectors and fee structures to support these roles. The meeting also touched on administrative improvements for agenda management and public transparency. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but several action items were identified for follow-up, including ordinance refinement and budget considerations for staffing and inspection programs.