MINUTES BOROUGH COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 7P.M.  The Council Meeting was held in-person at Borough Hall. Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Mr. McCandless, Mr. Trabel, and Mayor Johnson. Ms. Johnson had an excused absence. Also in attendance were Cordula Voges (Finance Director),  Keith Zehner (Zoning Officer), Ed Bachert (Police Chief), and guests:  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to: risefort the Pledge  tot the Flag. MINUTES  Approval of the minutes of September 5, 2023 as amended.  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X  No  Absiin Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  -  X  PRESENTATIONGS) None.  PRIVILEGE OF THETLOOR/PRE-SCHEDULED  Mr. Brandon Zurickof6295 S: Hoffert St addressed Council tol look into the denial ofa fence permit application because the existing fence is extending on the borough's right-of-way. Council President Blattreferred the issue to bereviewed by Mr. Berger and the Zoning Officer. Ms. Lisa Harris 0f1215 Moravia St addressed Council to find out who owns the grass alley that runs the length of1215 Moravia St. Council President Blatt initially recommended to locate the ordinance that would have designated ownership tot the Borough and allowed it to vacate the alley. Mr. Zehner then explained that the Borough never took ownership ofthis alley, and therefore, the alley is unowned land that no one owns or controls. Hence, any neighbors' properties abutting the alley may not plant or construct anything that would obstruct the neighbors' access to their  properties. NEW BUSINESS    Meeting Schedule for Budget 2024 Discussion:  October 25, 6 pm Start November 1, 6 pm Start November 15, 6 pm  General Fund, Liquid Fuels, Capital Projects Sewer, Health, Fire, Library advertised accordingly)  Any unfinished budget business, IF NEEDED (will be  Council consented.  DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR REVIEW & ADVERTISEMENT  ORDINANCE 3,  &  NO.879  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOUNTAIN HILL, CHAPTER 15, PART SECTION. HANDICAPPEDPARKINGSPACES:  BOROUGH OF  -  OPROAODILETEADD CERTAIN  ADD: STREET Seneca St  SIDE r  LOCATION 750  The application is ini the packelsand wasi reyieweaby the Police Chief and Public Works  Supervisor.  Council President Blattaskedfor ai motion tô advertise the ordinance.  Motion  2nd  Yes &X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Amnanade-Tordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X  X  OLD BUSINESS    Electronic Recycling - October 2023  Council President Blatt referred to the brochure announcing the electronic recycling of up to 5 items on October 21 between 10am and 2 pm for Fountain Hill residents, and proofofresidency  isr required.  Proposed Zoning Text Amendment Regarding Signage - St. Luke's Hospital (was  referred to the House & Ordinance Committee on 8.7.2023 for review)  Mr. Rufe reported that the "weed" ordinance will be finalized at the next House & Ordinance Mr. Rufe then invited Mr. Manzanares, Vice President of Operations St Tauke's Hospital, (in the audience) to speak on the status oft the hospital's proposed "signage" zoning text amendment. St. Luke'srepresentatives had participated in the last House & Ondimance-Comittee méeting, and all parties had engaged in ai robust, productive discussion. In çonpection.with therespective petition for the zoning amendment, an application and escron feewere submitted to advance the On behalf oft the House & Ordinance Commission, MRufe asked Councilto approve referring  committee meeting.  petition.  the matter to the planning commission (both local & çountyfori review.  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor. Johnson  X  DISCUSSION1 IEMS (NEW BUSINESS)  Payment Application No.1Grace Industries, Inc. - Sioux Street Reconstruction  ACTIONITEM  HanoveP'Enginering Kevicw/Recommendation letter (in the packets)  Council President. Blatt asked ift there was ai motion to approve the above. Payment.  Motion  2nd  Yes X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe  X    Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X X X X  X  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR -] Discussion on. Non Agenda Items  St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Delaware Ave had asked the Fire Co. toj participate in its "Trunk & Treat" night. Mr. Al Albrecht of the Fire Co. asked Council for permissionto close Cherokee Street between Bishopthorpe and Clewell streets during that event. Council President Blatt  suggested to add the request to the October 2nd council meeting agenda. Fire prevention week will be coordinated with Fountain Hill Elementarys School,  On behalf of the current twenty (20) volunteer fire fighters-Mr. Albrecht askéd for permission to participate with one. Fountain Hill fire truck at other local'Halloween parades's such as inl Emmaus and Hellertown. Council President Blatt asked to submitidates' 'and deferred to the next council  meeting.  EXECUTIVE SESSION - (Personnel Matter)& ADJOURNMENT  At 7:30 pm Council President Blatt askedto adjournthe Gouncil meeting and asked Council to move into an executive session to-disçuss apolice and" personnel matter. Ms. Jordan made the  motion, seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY,PENASYIVANA Norman E Blatt - President of Council  By:  ATTESTED BY:  Jason Quarry, Interim Borough Manager  SUBMITTBD BY:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director    Next Ordinance - 880 Next Resolution- 1- 2023-20  -