MINUTES BOROUGH COUNCIL July 19, 2023 7P.M.  The Council Meeting was held in-person at Borough Hall. Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Mr. McCandless, Mr. Trabel and Mayor Johnson. Also in attendance were Jason Quarry (Interim Borough Manager & Public Works Supervisor), Cordula Voges (Finance Director), Keith Zehner (Zoning Officer), Dave Berger  (Solicitor), and guests. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the Pledge  tot the Flag. MINUTES  Approval oft the minutes of. July 3, 2023  Motion X  2nd  Yesf X X. X X % X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR/ RESCHEDULED-Nom:  NEW BUSINESS  626 Roosevelt ableSiewalvDrivemay Apron Permit Application  The owner of626 Roosevelt submittéd a Permit Application for a new crossovetr/driveway apron with corresponding work to the curb and public sidewalk. Council President Blatt suggested to defer the approval.to allow Public Work and the Police to review. However, Mr. Quarry recommended not to defer but to decide tonight to avoid a conflict with the upcoming road Council President Blatt asked ifthere was ai motion to approve the application in accordance with the Borough Engineer's specified conditions and PennDot'ss standards within the given  construction on Dorothy and Roosevelt.  time.    Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  Ostrum Street Project  Mr. Quarry reported that St Luke's is reviewing the project. He asked to. wait untilthe August 7th  Council meeting, after St. Luke's attorneys have concluded theinreview.  Borough Manager  Council President Blatt asked ift there was a motion tedecideonl Mr Gratz employment status.  -  Mr. Rufe made the motion to dismiss Mr. Gratz.  Motion X  2nd X  Yes" X %: X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  Council President Blatt willsenda dismissal létter to Mr. Gratz.  Council PresidentBlatt asked if there was ai motion to engage in the search for a new borough manager. Searchoptions: would include advertising the position on PSAB's website and in its magazine and.engage the Meyner Center ini the borough manager recruitment.  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jofdan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. MayorJohnson  X    Council President Blatt asked Ms. Voges to reach out to Ms. Beckett at the Meyner Center to be  of assistance ini the recruitment process.  DRAFTRESOLUTIONS FOR REVIEW & FINAL: PASSAGE  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION 2023-16  APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONSTOTHEDEPARIMENTOF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORTHEMUETMODAL  TRANSPORTATION FUND (MTF) PROGRAM:  Motion  2nd X  Yes X X A X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Johnson MOTIONS  X  Approving Payment Application No. 5 as submitted by T Schiefer Contractors, Inc. forthe Broadway. Curb &Sidewalk project int the amountofs186,74943 as recommended  by Hanover Engineering  Motion  2nd  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X    DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR REVIEW & ADVERTISEMENT -None.  ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE-None.  OLD BUSINESS  Council President Blatt reflected on the recent "Movie at the Park" event organized by the  Community Coalition. A small, but enthusiastic crowd attended the event. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda  EXECUTIVE SESSION -None. ADJOURNMENT  At 7:18 pm Council President Blatt asked for a motion to adjourn the Council meeting. Ms.  Johnson made motion, séconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously approved.  05  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Norman E. Blatt President ofCouncil  By:  ATTESTED BY:  Jason Quarry, Interim Borough Manager  SUBMITTED BY:  CordulaVoges, Finance Director  Next Ordinance -8 879 Next Resolution- 1 2023-17