FOUNTAIN HILL BOROUGH COUNCIL  MINUTES June 16, 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 viaj phone/zoom. Ther remote participation option for residents was] published on the Borough's website www.fountainhll.org Remotely participating Council members were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Mayor Gifford had an excused absence. Alsor remotely participating were Cordula Voges (Finance Director), ChiefBachert, Tom 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 of the June 7, 2021 Minutes = as amended - including Council's approval of the 1336 Russell Ave extension oft the Land Use Application until the end of  August 2021. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  Motion  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  X  X  RESENIATIONS) - None. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Agenda Item - None. Non-Agenda  Ms. Maricee Roderick of1104 Seneca St. asked to have 20' off the crosswalk painted yellow on the even side ofthe 11001 block of Seneca to clearly mark the areai that vehicles are prohibited from parking. She was recently ticketed for having parked supposedly too close to the crosswalk. She    stated that she could nots seel lines marking the appropriate distance from the crosswalk. She further remarked that the crosswalk is heavily used and vehicles that are parked too close tot the crosswalk create a safety issue for pedestrians. At the advice of the Police Chief, she has already contacted the Public Works Department to paint the critical areas yellow but has not received a positive response tol herrequest. Council President. Blatt responded that the 20' setback: requirement is state  law and will bring Ms. Roderick concern to the Public Works Supervisor.  RESOLUTIONS- None. ORDINANCES-None. MOTIONS  Approve. Motion toj pay contractor's 2nd Payment Application tol Pipe Services Corporation int the amount of$57,868.92 for Sanitary Sewer System Inspection and Defect Assessment. Mr. Brad Youst of Hanover Engineering has reviewed, marked-up, and signed the  application and recommends payment in the above amount.  Motion  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  X  Motion to approve $500 bonuses to all life guards = breaking it up in $100 upfront and the remaining $400 at the end of the season after the lifeguard completed 1801 hours. Ms. Johnson just completed her life guard certification and after speaking with Vanessa Rex, representative oft the Bethlehem Area YMCA, explained that other municipalities also offer bonuses to hire life guards and Fountain Hill isi in competition with them. Ms. Johnson further noted that budgeted pool expenditures would cover the bonuses because When inquired by Mr. Trabel Ms. Johnson explained that despite interest in taking the YMCA life guarding class, only five applicants actually participated in the certification class signaling the ongoing shortage oflife guards to bel hired. Ms. Johnson's son did: not complete the pre-certification, but he will be helping as a cashier at an hourly rate of $9. Ms. Johnson finally reported that as ofnow the pool will be tentatively open on Friday, June 25, 2021, sincei it takes 2 weeks to process the employee paperwork.  the pool will only be open for a short season.    Motion X  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  When inquired by Ms. Halleman Ms. Johnson stated that four cashiers are. hired and staffing the pool that is presumptively only going tol be open on weekends (i.e. Friday to Sunday). Iti is the understanding of Council that the YMCA management contract will bej pro-rated based on the  days that the pool will be open, OLD BUSINESS  Request for al Handicap space at1113Jeter. Ave. by Maryann Kipila- - tabled att the 6/7/2021 Mr. Quarry and Chief] Bachert confirmed that the handicapped space would not interfere with Ms. Halleman raised concerns that Council did not receive any detail backup documentation for the request. Council President Blatt reminded that Council had agreed not to request detail  Council Meeting. law enforcement.  health documentation to observe applicants' HIPPA rights.  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  Council Member Rufe was contacted by Mr. and Ms. Julian & Megan Pelekanakis of1366 Puggy Lane to present to Council and Mayor Gifford a written statement asking that the piece of public land (i.e., "Paper Street" between Clearfield Avenue and Puggy Lane) that abuts their property to: remain public and not being sold into private ownership. They state that a neighbor has illegally built several structures, dumped old tires, construction waste,    gravel etc. ont this piece ofland. They are encouraging the Borough toi remove the structures Council President Blatt reminded Council that the deadline for submitting applications for the Borough Manager position will expire on Friday, June 18, 2021. Subsequently, the Executive Session to discuss this personnel matter will bel held on Tuesday, June 22:2021 at5PM at] Borough Hall. The Executive Session will not be open to the public.  and trash and no longer tolerate the: neighbor'si illegal behavior.  DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS)  Officer Vazquez asked to put two vending machines (sodas, chips etc.) near the entrance oft the pool for patrons to fill the void of a concession stand. He willl be solely responsible for the purchase oft the vending machines, the content oft the products sold, and absorbing Council President Blatt requested signage on the machine stating ownership and contact  any potential losses.  information ifanything is wrong with the machines.  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. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  X  X  Ms.Jordan announced that the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) sent out a 1.4 mill. award as a Multimodal Transportation Grant to ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents oft the commonwealth. An amount of $203,829 will be allocated to improve the intersection of Broadway and Delaware Avenue.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR-Nom-Agenda-  Mr. Jeff Remling at 1105 Delaware Ave inquired of Council President had discussed his previously raised concerns regarding the new tavern. Council President Blatt personally looked att the location but had not been ablei to discuss with Mr. Wargo, the Zoning Officer. Council Member Trabel questioned Mr. Remling several questions regarding the new tavern. Council President reminded Mr. Trabel that Privilege oft the Floor is for the public  toa address Council and not for Council to address the public.    Council President Blatt wished everyone a Happy 4th of. July and observe that fireworks Ms. Harris wanted to know: ift the. Zoning Meeting is public. Council Member. Johnson  are illegal.  will find out and respond on her personal fb page.  EXECUTIVE SESSION. -None. ADJOURNMENT  At 8:43 PM Council President Blatt asked for ai motion to adjourn. Ms. Johnson made the motion,  seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL LEHIGH COUNTV,PENNSYLVANA Norman E. Blatt Jr.- President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Borough Manager  Next Ordinance- -= 863 Next Resolution-2021-15