FOUNTAIN HILL BOROUGH COUNCIL  MINUTES April 4, 2022 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, Ms. Graham, and Mr. Trabel. Also, in attendance were. Eric Gratz (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance Director), Davel Berger Council President. Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyone tonse for the Pledge  (Solicitor) and guests. to the Flag. MINUTES  Approval oft the: minutes ofMarch 23, 2022 Council President Blatt asked for a motion by Ms. Jordan  of March 23,  2022 as amended. Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip' Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor. Johnson Meeting.  vekand  Motion 2nd X  Yes  No  Abstain Absent X X  X  Ms. Johnson and Mr. bre-iBwincdecanse they did not attend the March 23, 2022 Council  5  -  PRIVILEGEOFTHE: FLOOR/ PRE-SCHEDULED  Mr. Jason Brandor of701 S Hoffert St addressed Council to inquire the closing of the Fountain Hill Pool. Council Président Blatt referred him to speak up during the Privilege of the Floor  (Unscheduled) toward the end ofthe Council Meeting.  MAYOR'S REPORT-None. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT Microphone Etiquette  After the inaugural live streaming at the March 23, 2022 meeting, Mr. Gratz asked speakers to lean forward to the microphone to better project themselves to especially improve sound quality  fori remote participants.    Republic Services Update  Mr. Gratz had communicated the missed garbage pickups to Republic Services and notified them  ofpotentially fining the. The service will continue tol be monitored.  Pool Partnership Discussions  After Council had decided to close the Fountain Hill pool, Mr. Gratz reached out for pool partnerships with the City of Bethlehem, the City of Allentown, and Hellertown. The City of Bethlehem and the City of Allentown foresee staffing problems and mighfhot be able to partner with the. Borough ofFountain: Hill. Alternatively, thel Borough ofHellertown miphta allow Fountain Hill residents to use its pool while the Borough of Fountain Hill might subsidize)some passes to  match Hellertown'si resident rate.  Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Hiring Update Mr. Gratz reported that the advertisement for the above position  March 31,  2022. Four applicants are  will  Cs  very strong and bei interviewed in the nearfuture.  Ordinances No. 567 and No. 868 have been adverusedias directed and will be actionable  at the first Council Meeting in May. Fire Truck auction update The de-commissioned fire truck was wasj just re-listed on the auction site for  with a $10k reserve price. The fire truck  three weeks.    NEW BUSINESS  0 -  Pay Rates for Summef PlaygroundStaff  In preparation for myugpikcetfrities: in the park Mr. Gratz asked for Council's recommendation for payrates Topstalfingpersonnel. Past pay rates stem from 2019 and might not be competitive any Aonger Coupcil agreed to offer the supervisor $20/hour and the assistant  $15/hour-Council President.Blatt emphasized that clearances are required.  CohmumiyMeetings  Mr. Mike Zayko is asking for permission to use Borough Hall to hold a community meeting and  discuss the future use ofthe pool. Council consented.  Mr. Gratz offered to share any future community meetings on social media as well.  RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 18  Al RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THEI BOROUGH OFI FOUNTAINHILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONI FOR. A GRANT: FROM THE. LEHIGH COUNIYDEPAKIMENT OF COMMUNITY. ANDI CONOMICDIVEIOMENT  FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT: FUNDS.    Council President Blatt asked to approve the motion by Mr. Trotter to approve the above  resolution. Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  Motion 2nd  Yes No X x X X X X  Abstain Absent  X  X  ORDINANCES -None. MOTIONS  Allowing UGI/Great Western Services to start work a7am on Saturday instead of 9am  (Discretion ofCouncil under $601(4))  The UGI representative asked to waive the ngise restrictions and allow its contractor, Great Western Services, to start their work on 7 am instead ofgam. The time frame needed will range from seven to eight weeks. She re-iterated that PennDOT will start its milling work on Broadway soon after starting on Seidersville Road ând progressing'Bast from Norway Place to Benner. Ave Council President Blatt asked to approye-the motion by Mr. Trabel to waive the noise ordinance  and then from Benner Ave to Fiot Street,  Mr. Gratz will also share these workhours onsocial media.  restrictions. Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotfer Philip Trabel" Erica Graham Norman E.BlattJr. Mayor. Johnson  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X x X X  Abstain Absent  Authorizing Rettew Associates to file for a Highway Occupancy Permit on behalfofthe  Borough for Broadway Sanitary Sewer  Council President Blatt asked to approve the: motion by Mr. Trabel to authorize Rettew Associates to file a Highway Occupancy Permit for the Sanitary Sewer Metering Pit on  Broadway on behalf oft the Borough.    Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie. Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  Approval to hire Gary Arndt as a full-time Public Works employee asi recommended by the Public Works Committee (Start Date 4/18/2022 conditional on passing required  physical and background)  Mr. Arndt's interview was expedited to replace Mr. Tristan Gambino who resigned during his probationary period. The applicant has a Class B driver's license withia tanker endorsement. Council President Blatt asked to approve the motion madeby.Ms Jordan to hire Mr. Arndt.  Motion 2nd X  Ycs"  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson OLDI BUSINESS  X  Easter Egg HuntApril9, 10am at Playground (April 10 rain date)  Council Presidentreminded oftheupcoming East Egg Hunt.  COUNCILPRESIDENTS: REPORT Fire Truck Dedication Event-h held 3/23/22  The Fire Truck dedication held at Stl Luke's Hospital was well attended. Council President Blatt again thanked the hospital for its generous contribution for the purchase oft the fire truck.  Arbor Day Event - Upper Dodson Ballfield- 4/29/22 1pm.  A tree will be dedicated during the event. A DCNR: representative will also attend Arbor Day.    SOLICITOR'S REPORT Meetings  Mr. Berger suggested to only have action items at one council meeting with the Solicitor present as it was practiced in the past. Any deliberations related to action items can be discussed at the second monthly council meeting. In addition, any emergency action items can be added to the second council meeting, and either Mr. Berger or Mr. Lehr will make themselves available to  attend a: respective meeting. Council consented.  COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Motion toj pay the bills as] presented  Council President asked to approve the: motion by Mr. Trotterfo  presented.  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X  Abstain Absent  e  Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip' Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor. Johnson Public Works Police  X  A  (Jordan, Trotter, Rufe) - None (B4wToter,Johnson), -I None (Rufe, Graham, Jordan) - None (Trabel, Graham, Rufe)  House & Ordinances Fire  Mr. Trabel read the March fire reports.  Recreation Health & Sanitation  (Johnson, Rufe, Trabel) -1 None (Graham, Johnson, Trabel)  Ms. Graham read the Garbage & Sewer collection reports for March.  Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan) - None    SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES fighters attending to the Hellertown fire.  Fire Chief Boehrer asked to keep everyone in their hearts and prayers for the victims and fire Ini reference to the Fire Prevention month, Council President Blatt reminded to do frequent fire  safety checks.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non Agenda Items  Mr. Jason Brandon of 701 S Hoffert Street expressed his concerns about thepool closing. Ms. Jordan stressed that residents were given ample opportunities, fromsurvéys, utility bill notifications, social media posts to advertised/scheduled public meetingst tocommentonthe future use oft the pool. She remarked that the community response was slow.Shealso emphasized past decreasing pool attendance, staffing problems, and short-term andlong-term coststo operate the pool. Mr. Rufe also referred to multiple social media fora that were ayailable to residents. Council President Blatt acknowledged Mr. Brandon'si remarks butoxplained that the matter was Mr. Jack Silva of 1105 Wiley Street gave Council gredit fot its efforts to reach out to the community. He acknowledged that recreation is expensive-and expressed his confidence in  no longer open for discussion. Council'sjudgment ini this matter. EXECUTIVE SESSION (As ADJOURNMENT  Council President Blatt asked for motionto adjourn the public meeting at 8:05 pm. Ms. Johnson made the motion/secanded byN Mr. Graham and unanimously approved.  0  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Norman E. Blatt - President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED BY: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  Eric Gratz, Borough Manager    Next Ordinance- - 869 Next Resolution-2022-19