BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December3 3,2018 7P.M.  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trotter, Mayor Gifford, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were. Anthony Branco (Executive Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer, Sgt. Hochwater, and guests. Council President Vice President Mr. Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the Pledge  Rapp was absent. to the Flag.  Mr. Blatt asked Council for approval of the following minutes; Minutes October 10, 2018 (Budget Meeting)  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x x x x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  X  Minutes October 22, 2018 (Budget Meeting)  Motion X  2nd x  Yes x x x X x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Philip' Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  Minutes October 24, 2018 Annamarie Jordan Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp  Motion  2nd x  Yes X X x x  No  Abstain Absent  x    Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X X  Minutes October 29, 2018 (Budget Meeting)  Motion X  2nd  Yes X x x x X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items none.  MAYOR'S REPORT  The mayor read the November 2018 Police Report. Branco for the great job with the Christmas Tree lighting  Mayor Gifford thanked the Fire, Police, Public Works Departments, Epic Church, and Mr.  PRESENTATIONG)  EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS REPORT and Church Streets No Parking.  1.F Recommendation by Chief Ed Bachert, Albert Rohrbach, and Jason Quarry to make Oak 2. Delinquent sewer and garbage notices have been sent out advising residents that they are delinquent, and that shut off notices will follow ift no attempt to satisfy the money owed is  paid. RESOLUTIONS - none. ORDINANCES  SECOND READING  ORDINANCE #846  ANORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, ESTABLISHINGTHE) REALI ESTATE. ANDOTHER TAXATION FOR BOROUGH PURPOSES SECTIONI-7 The! Real Estate Tax Rate for all Borough purposes for Fiscal Year 2019: is as follows:  FORFY2019.    General Fund Fire Department Library Services  8.63 mills (Municipal government operations) 0.08 mills (Debt payment on fire apparatus) 0.40 mills (Provision ofI Library services)  Total 9.11 mills  These taxes are to bel levied on all properties in the Borough subject to taxation for Borough purposes.  GENERAL REPEALER  All Ordinances or parts of ordinances, especially Ordinance #839, and all resolutions or part ofr resolutions,  inconsistent herewith shall be and are herewith repealed.  SEVERABILITY  The provisions oft this Ordinance are severable. Ifany provision, sentence, clause, phrase, section or part thereofshall for any reason be found unconstitutional, illegal, orinvalid, such unconstitutionality, illegality, orinvalidity shall: not effect or impair any ofthe remaining provisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, sections, or parts thereof, but the same shall remain in effect. It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Borough that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part included herein.  EFFECTIVE DATE  The provision oft this Ordinance shall become effective January 1,2019.  DULY ENACTED AND ORDAINED on this 3rd day of December, 2018, by the Borough of Fountain  Hill inl lawful session duly assembled.  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x X x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford SECOND READING  x  x x  ORDINANCE NO.8 847  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE. BOROUGH OFI FOUNTAINHILL, CHAPTER 18, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, PART 2, RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 210, COLLECTION OF SEWER RENTS, SUBSECTION B, PARAGRAPH 2, DELINQUENT RENTALS, SUBPARAGRAPH (d),    MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS, AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TOI PAYMENT PLANS.  WHEREAS, the Borough of Fountain Hill wishes to amend Chapter 18, Part 2, Section 210, Subsection B, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph (d), oft the Codified Ordinances oft the Borough of Fountain Hill  regarding payment plans associated with delinquent sewer rentals;  WHEREAS, the Borough of Fountain Hill wishes to allow payment plans for delinquent rentals WHEREAS, the Borough of Fountain Hill has determined that it is in its best interests of the NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY ENACTED and ORDAINED by the Borough Council of Chapter 18, Part 2, Section 210, Subsection B, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph (d) oft the Code of the  equal to or greater than $1,000.00, as more fully set forth in this Ordinance; and residents oft thel Borough of] Fountain Hill to adopt such an ordinance.  the Borough of Fountain Hill:  Borough ofFountain Hill shall be amended in its entirety as follows:  (d) The monthly payment plans shall be completed as follows:  (i)  If the total amount of delinquent rentals is less than $500.00, the property owner may enter into a repayment plan not to exceed ninety (90) days, with a minimum monthly payment equal to the total amount outstanding (ii) Ifthe total amount ofdelinquent rentals is equal to or greater than $500.00 but less than $1,000.00, the property owner may enter into a repayment plan not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days, with a minimum monthly payment equal to the total amount outstanding divided by four (iii) Ift the total amount of delinquent rentals is equal to or greater than $1,000.00, the property owner may enter into a repayment plan not to exceed onel hundred eighty (180) days, with ai minimum monthly payment equal tot the total amount outstanding divided by six (6).  divided by three (3).  (4).  GENERAL REPEALER  All ordinances or parts ofordinances, and all resolutions or parts ofr resolutions, inconsistent  herewith shall be and arel herewith repealed.  SEVERABILITY  The provisions ofthis Ordinance are severable. Ifany provision, sentence, clause, phrase, section or part thereof shall for any reason be found unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, such unconstitutionality, illegality, or invalidity shall not affect or impair any oft the remaining provisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, sections, or parts thereof, but the same shall remain in effect. Iti is hereby declared to be the intent of the Borough ofl Fountain Hill that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of  any part included herein.    EFFECTIVE DATE  Thej provisions oft this Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the Borough Code, 8 Pa.C.S.A. $3301.3, the date when the Mayor approves the Ordinance, or the date of enactment by the Council over the veto oft the Mayor, or for an Ordinance not returned by the Mayor at the next scheduled meeting of council occurring at least ten days (10) after the meeting at which the Ordinance was enacted  by the Council, the date oft the succeeding scheduled meeting of Council.  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x x x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  X  MOTIONS  Motion to release $95,680.80 for the Lechauweki Springs phase 2 project to Land-Tech  Enterprises Annamarie Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  Motion  2nd x  Yes x x x x x x  No  Abstain Absent  X  X  OLD BUSINESS  UCC. Appeals Board (9/18/17)  SOLICITOR'S REPORT  The Hosey closing will be on October 14,2018    COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter asked for approval of the October check payments made from the General, Health &  Sanitation, Sewer, and Liquid Fuels funds.  Motion  2nd x  Yes x X X X x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie. Jordan Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  B. Public Works  (Jordan, Rapp, Trotter)  Ms. Jordan read the Public Works employees' November hours worked as submitted by Mr.  Quarry, the Public Works Supervisor.  C.Police  (Rapp, Trotter, Blatt) - none. (Blatt, Halleman, Rapp)  D. House & Ordinances E.) Fire F.Recreation  (Atkinson, Trabel, Halleman) -1 none- - (Trabel, Jordan, Blatt)  Mr. Trabel mentioned that St. Luke's would liket to donate: money towards the Lechauweki Springs Park. Mr. Branco informed Council that St. Luke's will be donating $25,000 to the Lechauweki Springs Park. They have requested a naming opportunity. Staff has recommended naming the walking trail after the hospital. Mr. Branco will notify the hospital and notify Council on the  outcome.  G. Health & Sanitation  (Halleman, Jordan, Trabel)  Ms. Halleman read the October 2018 collections for Sewer and Garbage fees.  H. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Rapp) - none  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES - none.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items I none.  Executive Session - as needed    ADJOURNMENT unanimously approved  At7:35 PM, Mr. Atkinson made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Trabel and  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  By:  Norman E. BlattJr., Vice-President of Council  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator  Next Ordinance 848 Next Resolution - 2018-36