FOUNTAINI HILL BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES August18, 2021 7:00P.M. The Council Meeting was held atl Borough Hall. Council members present were: Ms.) Jordan, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Ms. Johnson, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Ruff, and Mayor Gifford were absent. Also, in attendance were. Anthony Branco (Interim Borough Manager), Chief Bachert, Jason Quarry (Pubic Works Supervisor), Tom Wargo Zoning/Codes Officer, and guests. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked everyone to pledge allegiance to the Flag. MINUTES Amotion to approve of the August 2, 2021 Minutes - as amended was made as indicated below: Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford Motion X 2nd Yes x No Abstain Absent x X X x x x x PRESENTATIONIS): -None. PRIVILEGE OFTHEI FLOOR Alexus) J.1 Lyskawia, 943 Long St. - requested curbl be painted at Seneca and Clewell. RESOLUTIONS- None. ORDINANCES. - None. MOTIONS Black Dog Partners - 1336 Russell Ave (Hosey property) extension of Land Use Application until September 30, 2021 Motion x 2nd Yes x No Abstain Absent Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson X Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford X X x x X x Motion toa approve the MMO. for the Police. Pension for 2022 Motion x 2nd Yes x No Abstain Absent Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford OLD BUSINESS-I None x x X x x x x DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS) Cares Act - Mr. Branco asked for Council's permission to utilize the first installment $245,920 for upgrades to the stormwater collection system within the Borough. This would also: need tol be approved by the Stormwater Authority. Motion x 2nd Yes x No Abstain Absent Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt] Jr. Mayor Gifford x X x x X x X Handicap Request from Mr. Stew McCandless, 1011 Pawnee St. Approval from Mr. Quarry and Chief Bachert. Motion 2nd X Yes X No Abstain Absent Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt] Jr. Mayor Gifford x X x x X X x Mr. Branco informed Council that Fire Chief Richmond has stepped down as Fire Chief. Asst. Chief Boehrer will serve as acting Chief until elections in November. Mr. Branco informed Council that the Lehigh County CDBG program is recommending to the LC Commissioners a grant of $131,400 for Jeter Ave. Ms. Jordan informed Council that the Books on the Hill bookmobile is open, Hours will be Monday and Friday 10 am to 2j pm, and Wednesdays from 1 pm to 5j pm reconstruction. PRIVILEGE OF' THE FLOOR-I Non-Agenda Lisa Harris of 1215 Moravia St.- presented the following questions; 1. Do mutual aid: fire departments get paid for coming into the Borough to assist 2. Will Borough Council raise taxes to upgrade the stormwater system as presented our fire department? earlier in the meeting? 3. Is the group home located at 1225. Moravial St. a business? EXECUTIVESESSION. : None. ADJOURNMENT- At7:46. PM Council President Blatt asked for ai motion to adjourn. Mr. Trabel made the motion, seconded by Ms. Jordan and unanimously approved. Next Ordinance - 865 Next Resolution - 2021-16 BOROUGHOF FOUNTAINHILL LEHIGH COUNI,PENASYLVANIA Norman E. Blatt Jr.- President of Council By: ATTEST: By: Anthony Branco, Borough Manager