BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 5, 2020 7:PM  Due to Governor' Tom Wolf's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Disaster Declaration on March 6, 2020, a virtual/remote public Council Meeting was held via phone/zoom. The remote registration option for residents was provided on the Borough's website www.fountainhil.org. The meeting was also streamed live on Facebook at: Leo. Atkinson on. Fountain Hill Council. Remotely participating Council members were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Trabel, Ms. Halleman and Mayor Gifford. Also, remotely participating were Mr. Pete Lehr (Solicitor), Mr. Brad Youst (Hanover Engineering), Anthony Branco (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance Director), Jason Quarry (Public Works Supervisor) and Ed An EXECUTIVE SESSION was held prior to today's Council meeting to discuss litigation, contract issues related to Refuse and Recycling collection, and health information. No decisions  Bachert (Police Chief) and guests.  or actions were taken. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Atkinson called the: meeting to order and asked everyone to pledge allegiance  to the Flag.  The below documents were provided to Council upfront: Minutes of September 8, 2020 Council Meeting Cost spreadsheet ofb bids received for Refuse/Recycling Jamie Correa handicap space request H&S and Sewer Fund draft Budgets 2021  Agenda  Bills payable list Financial reports  MINUTES  Minutes of September 8, 2020  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Leo. Atkinson Mayor Gifford  X    PRESENTATIONIS) PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Agenda items  Mr. Mike Spencer of1 1035 Jeter Ave welcomed the proposed televising of the sanitary sewer  system to identify infrastructure in need ofi repair.  MAYOR'S] REPORT  Mayor Gifford reported that the Police Station is still preparing for the "Trick or Treat" drive through and welcomes any candy donations from residents to hand out for Halloween. Mayor Gifford would still like to add a "Scare Crow Contest" as an additional Halloween community activity. She discourages Borough Council to sanction an official Borough Trick or Treat night.  BOROUGH'S MANAGERS REPORT  Mr. Branco reported that he is still ini the process of preparing the Phase II Broadway Mr. Branco asked for ai motion to advertise the sale ofthe Public Works lawnmower on  Grant application. thei municipal auction site.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Leo. Atkinson Mayor Gifford MOTIONS  X  Halloween 2020  Council discussed the Borough sanctioning an official Trick or Treat night. Mr. Trabel made the Council consented to follow CDC COVID-19 guidelines and rather promote the Police Station drive through coupled with a Scare Crow and Costume Contest. Mayor Gifford offered to write  motion to set an official Trick or' Treat night. His: motion was not seconded. up a schedule of Halloween events tol be published on the Borough website.  Refuse and Recycling bids  Mr. Lehr summarized the refuse and recycling bids received.  After having discussed any related contract issues during the Executive Session, Council awarded the contract to Republic Services providing a weekly regular refuse pick up and al bi-  weekly recycling pick up.    Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Leo Atkinson Mayor Gifford  X X  X  Seek bids for televising the Sanitary Sewer System including sanitary mains, 336 Mr. Brad Youst from Hanover Engineering explained that the televising oft the Sanitary Sewer System will determine the ultimate scope oft the Rehabilitation oft the Sanitary Sewer System and Penn Vest in conjunction with the DEP to fund the project through a grant and/or loan. Mr. Youst also referred to partially done televising work in the past that could potentially be used to decrease the scope oft the proposed televising oft the Sanitary Sewer System. Based on estimates and preliminary contractor quotes for this typeofinvestigative and engineering work (i.e. to aid the design ofthe Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project) costs will range from $335,000 to $400,000. These expenses are tol be pre-funded by the Borough and would be reimbursed after the Penn Vest final  manholes and street. laterals.  Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project approval.  Motion X  2nd X  Yes No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Leo Atkinson Mayor Gifford  Request of] Jamie Correa, 1302 Stanley Ave. - Handicap space placed on Lynn St,  The request requires further review and was tabled.    Motion to release $124,987.54 for the Reconstruction of Wiley St. to Grace Industries  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Leo. Atkinson Mayor Gifford RESOLUTIONS - None. ORDINANCES- None. OLD BUSINESS  X  X  X  Parking Ordinance-H&O-nla. DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS)-None. COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT  Council President Atkinson appreciated the community'sr response to and participation in  keeping the Borough safe during the pandemic. SOLICITOR'S REPORT - None. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Leo Atkinson Mayor Gifford  (Trotter, Atkinson, Jordan)  Motion to approve toj pay bills Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  X  X  Ms. Halleman left the Council Meeting at 8:451 PM.    B. Public Works  (Jordan, Trotter, Rufe)  Motion to hire Mr. Allen Schleppy as probationary PW employee  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Leo Atkinson Mayor Gifford  X  X  C.Police D. House & Ordinances E.F Fire F.Recreation G. Health & Sanitation H. Personnel  (Atkinson, Trotter, Johnson) - None. (Rufe, Halleman, Jordan) - None. (Trabel, Halleman, Rufe) - None. (Johnson, Rufe, Trabel) - None. (Halleman, Johnson, Trabel) - None. (Trotter, Atkinson, Jordan) - None.  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEBS-None.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items  Mr. Wargo, the Zoning Officer, reported that the construction for the Office Security Mr. Mike Spencer of1035. Jeter Ave reminded Council to spell out the criteria for opening public spaces to the public. Ms. Johnson, the chairperson for the Recreation Committee, suggested to schedule a Committee meeting to further discuss. She stressed though that people visiting the parks are not turned away, even though the parks are posted to closed due to the  project will start this upcoming week.  pandemic.  2021 BUDGET DISCUSSIONS  Ms. Voges, the Finance Director, presented the draft budgets for the Health & Sanitation and The final vote/approval was postponed after additional reviewing the expected Garbage and  Sewer Funds.  Sewer utility fees for 2021. ADJOURNMENT  At 9:28 . PM: Mr. Will Rufe made the motion to adjourn. Council unanimously approved.    BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA  By:  Leo Atkinson - President of Council  SUBMITTED BY By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Borough Manager  Next Ordinance -5 585 Next Resolution - 2020-32