Councilperson· 2012–2029
Bill Barrett
Wilkes-Barre
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 0:59
- Avg per meeting
- 0:30
- Segments
- 24
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Top issues during term (20)
Traffic Safety and Speeding Enforcement
Potential minor increase in police overtime or resource allocation for targeted traffic enforcement.
General Neighborhood Concerns & Public Maintenance
Cost of public works staff time and materials for street and utility infrastructure repairs.
Group Home and Multi-Family Residential Proposals
Project investments aim to generate new housing stock and community improvements.
Multimodal Transportation Funding & Infrastructure
$650,000 grant application for bridge repairs.
Public Safety and Police Department Oversight
Community Facility and Historic Building Upgrades
Grant funding and municipal allocations are being evaluated to support ongoing facility renovations.
Noise Ordinance Enforcement and Penalties
None specified.
LSA Grant Applications for City and Community Projects
Secures over $1.5 million in potential external grant funding for various municipal and community projects.
Departmental Accountability and Resident Communication
None directly, though improved administrative efficiency could optimize staff time.
Senior Citizen Property Tax Relief
Could reduce future municipal property tax revenue growth from qualifying senior-owned properties.
Utility Construction Notification and Street Closures
Emergency repair costs for damaged sewer and water infrastructure.
Stormwater Management and Sewage Backups
Potential public works expenditures for infrastructure improvements.
Parking Violation Notification Delays
Residents face unexpected $50 late fees instead of $25 fines due to mail delivery delays.
Boat Launch Parking Enforcement
Minimal cost for stenciling paint.
Mobile Food Vendor and Code Ordinances
The restaurant owner reported losing approximately $4,000 per week due to halted equipment use.
Winter Services Agreement
Absorbed within existing DPW operational budgets.
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Revision
Future expenses related to retaining planning consultants for comprehensive plan and zoning updates.
Municipal Insurance Coverage Review
Involves multi-million dollar property values and $25,000 to $250,000 deductible tiers.
traffic light removal
The city could save money on maintaining those signals, but potential accidents might drive up insurance and repair costs.
holiday garbage schedule
Zero dollars out of your pocket, just a minor adjustment to your routine.
Decisions during term (19)
Recorded while Barrett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Senior Real Property Tax Freeze Resolution
Consent Agenda (Resolutions and Minutes)
Ordinance on Fire and Rescue Services (Second and Final Reading)
Adoption of Consent Agenda (Resolutions R0033-26 through R0040-26 and Minutes)
Approval of Consent Agenda and Ordinances
Consent Agenda (Resolutions and Minutes)
File of Council No. 2 of 2026 (General Obligation Notes)
Consent Agenda (Ordinances)
Adoption of Consent Agenda (Resolutions and Minutes)
Adoption of Consent Agenda (Resolution R0016-26 and Prior Minutes)
Consent Agenda (Resolutions R0012-26 through R0015-26 and Minutes)
Consent Agenda (Resolutions/Minutes)
Adoption of Prior Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda (Resolutions R0007-26 through R0011-26 and January 22 Minutes)
File of Council No. 1 of 2026 (Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement)
Adoption of Consent Agenda (Resolutions and Minutes)
File of Council No. 1 of 2026 - Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement (First Reading)
Adoption of Consent Agenda (Resolutions R0003-26 through R0005-26 and Minutes)
Adjournment
Voting record (28)
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