FOUNTAIN HILL: BOROUGH COUNCIL  MINUTES April 5, 2021 7:00 P.M.  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. Thei remote participation option for residents was published on the Borough's website www.fountamnhil.org Remotely participating Council members were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trabel, Ms. Halleman, and Mayor Gifford. Also remotely participating were Anthony Branco (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance Director), ChiefB Bachert, Mr. Wargo (Zoning Officer), Jason Quarry (Public Works Supervisor), and guests.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked everyone to pledge allegiance to  the Flag. MINUTES  Motion to approve oft the March 17,2021 minutes  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Gifford  X  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - None. MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Gifford praised the Police's work in the past month. ChiefBachert provided details.  The EasterBunny Run was a success.  Mayor Gifford encouraged all residents to be vaccinated.    BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT  The Stormwater bills for 2021werei mailed on April 1,2021 and are duec onJuly1,2021 The application for the 2021 CDBG Grant - road construction on Kieffer St -1 is in UGInotified the Borough that it will start its street work on the south sideofBroadway Hanover Engineering is working on a cost estimate for UGI to put money in escrow. Mr. Branco stated that any past agreements with UGI specifying the cost sharing for milling and repair after UGI put in its lines worked well. He is suggesting to have the solicitor prepare a Resolution specifying the scope ofwork tol be donel by UGI. The solicitor explained the Resolution would be a general resolution that applies to all Mr. Branco reported that the City of] Bethlehem plans to start its sewer reconstruction project at. Broadway and Bishopthorpe. This work would also impact the current Meter Pit on Broadway that records the reading of the sewage flow from the Borough of Fountain Hill leading into the city of Bethlehem. Mr. Branco also mentioned a sewer agreement with the City of Bethlehem dating back to 1954 spelling out a 50% cost Mr. Branco asked for a motion to create a Memorandum ofUnderstanding" with the CityofBethlehem explaining thei nature and extent ofwork and cost based ont the 1954  before late fees will be applied.  process.  within the next couple of weeks.  utilities cutting on the road to follow certain standards. UGI will notify residents about parkingi restrictions at due time.  sharing regarding the meter pit between the two parties.  agreement,  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. BlattJr. Mayor Gifford  X  X  Mr. Branco reported that four (4) miles oft the sewer main have been televised sO far. Thei inspection report revealed some disrepair ofthes sewermain on Seneca St and some Mr. Branco asked for a consensus from Council to advertise the Small Cell Ordinance Council President Blatt asked all ofCouncil, and a consensus was reached.  other pipes.  and present it to Council at the April 21 Council Meeting,    NEW BUSINESS  Motion to approve a Loading Zone/No Parking request for Mr. Strausser on Itaska  Street  Mr. Strausser explained that the current No Parking sign needed to be moved up 12' SO that all drivers will recognize and adhere to No Parking. He: mentioned that the existing curb cut doest not Mayor Gifford said granting Mr. Strausser's request would be a measure to support local Mr. Rufe added that the expansion oft the No Parking zone will have little impact oni residents. Mr. Branco pointed out that an ordinance was needed to expand the No Parking zone.  have to changed. Mr. Strausser offered to use the No Parking sign that hel had.  businesses.  The Police has no objections to extend the Nol Parking zone.  Motion to advertise an ordinance expanding the requested parking.  Motion X  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford RESOLUTIONS  Motion to approve several resolutions.  RESOLUTIONI NO.2021-07  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVLANIA, TO INCREASE THE: RATES OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITINSPECTIONS  Motion  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman  X    Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  X  RESOLUTIONN NO. 2021- -8  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF  POOL CASHIERS FOR 2021.  Motion X  2nd  Yes X x X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  X  The opening of the pool for the summer will mostly depend on the YMCA's ability to hire the  required number oflife guards. ORDINANCES- -none MOTIONS -none OLD BUSINESS  Ordinance No. 860 (see below) was tabled at the request ofMr. Trabel at the 4/5/2021  Council Meeting.  The ordinance is presented again for Council to vote on.  ORDINANCE NO. 860  AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 700, CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL EXPANDING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S PERMITTED USE OF REAL ESTATE TAX FUNDS FOR INSTANCES LEVIED FOR THE DEBT PAYMENT OF ALL OPEBRATING COSTS AS PER 81 PA. STAT. AND CONS. STAT. ANN. S 1302(a)(6).    Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X 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  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT  Managing Social media Presence  Council President Blatt referred to Ms. Voges' Memo stressing that each Council Member engaging in Social Media should be careful not to mix personal with official Borough Upon Mr. Blatt's request, Mr. Branco stated that neither Arbor Day nor Memorial Day Mayor Gifford is asking for Council permission to put together a virtual program for Memorial Day. Council consented and authorized Mayor Gifford to do SO. Council President Blatt proposed to open the Borough Offices tot the public contingent to observing mask requirements and social distancing, Hand sanitizer will be made available and signage will be posted. Council consented to open the Borough Offices  matters.  celebrations are planned as ofnow.  no later than May1,2021.  SOLICITOR'S REPORT-none COMMITTEB REPORTS A. Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Motion to pay the bills presented  Motion  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt, Jr. Mayor Gifford  X  X    B. Public Works C. .Police  (Jordan, Trotter, Rufe) (Blatt, Trotter, Johnson)  Public Works is busy preparing the parks and the pool.  Chief Bachert reminded that national pharmacy drug drop offi is scheduled for April 24 at the  Police Department and St Luke's Hospital. Pamphlets were distributed.  D. House & Ordinances E. Fire F.Recreation  (Rufe, Halleman, Jordan) No report (Trabel, Halleman, Rufe) (Johnson, Rufe, Trabel)  Bunny Run was. held on Saturday before Easter.  Motion to approve the 2021 YMCA pool contract based on the 2019 Management Agreement contingent on opening the pool and no other instances preventing its Also 1 the agreement states that the last two (2) weeks in August the pool will only be The fees will stay the same potential fee: refund will be discussed ifpool will be closed.  opening. open on weekends.  Motion X  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  Park program is still considered - however, sanitization will be costly.  G. Health & Sanitation  (Halleman, Johnson, Trabel)  Ms. Halleman read the March collection reports.  Ms. Halleman asked Mr. Branco and Public Works to check on a tree having fallen down on  Delaware Ave.    H. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter reported that the part-time zoning position was offered to Ms. J.I Laudenschlager. She accepted to start on May 3. Her compensation will be $15/hr for 20 hours per week.  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES  Books on thel hill is getting its finishing touches. Active hours are currently discussed.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR- Discussion on Non - Agenda Items  Mr. Brian Ferencin apologized for his recent inappropriate behavior directed toward Council Mr. Ferencin asked if the Borough has a pothole hotline. Council President suggested to call Ms. Johnson pointed out that the playground is not for use of motorcycles or 4-wheelers. The police will be called to issue citations. She reminded to take care oft the playground and not litter. Mr. Rufe was approached about a fence permit by ar resident. He asked the! Zoning Officer to reach Mr. Rufe was approached by the Zoning Hearing Board complaining not receiving timely information on meetings and advertisements from the Zoning department and asked to have it addressed internally. Mr. Branco responded that any pertinent material is disseminated according to the MPC (Municipalities Planning Code) rules and any faulty advertisement would be the Mr. Mike Spencer of1035. Jeter. Avec concurred with Mr. Rufe and asked the Borough to effectively communicate with the Zoning Hearing Board about the zoning matters. He cited that a Zoning Hearing Board meeting was published on the Borough's website before it was communicated to the Board. Finally, Mr. Spencer suggested to further discuss the complaint offline. Mr.Trabel asked about the two payments made during the month of March for Water Hydrant rentals. Ms. Voges explained that the 2nd payment was probably made early and therefore resulted in two payments during March. He also asked about aj payment to. Hanover Engineering out ofthe Liquid Fuel Fund. After the: meeting, Ms. Voges explained that thej payment was related to Wiley  Members. Council accepted his apologies.  Borough Hall to relate any information to Public Works.  out to the applicant again and specify the requirements.  atiomeysreponsiblily, He will consult with Mr. Wargo, the Zoning Officer.  Street road construction work. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ifneeded) -1 none  ADJOURNMENT  At 8:47 PM Council President Blatt asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Trabel made the motion,  seconded by Ms. Johnson and unanimously approved.    BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  By:  Norman E. Blatt Jr.- President of Council  SUBMITTED By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Borough Manager  Next Resolution 2021-9 Next ordinance 862