FOUNTAIN HILL BOROUGH COUNCIL  MINUTES March 17,2021 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. The: remote participation option fori residents was published on the Borough's website www.fountainhillorg. 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 Cordula Voges (Finance Director), ChiefBachert, 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 1, 2021 minutes  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  RESENTATIONG)-Non: PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR-  Mr. Mike Spencer at 1035 Jeter Ave raised concerns to approve Ordinance No 860 "Expanding  the Fire Department's permitted Use ofl Real Estate Tax funds".  RESOLUTIONS. -none. ORDINANCES  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 OPERATING COSTS AS PER 8. PA. STAT. AND CONS. STAT.A ANN. S 1302(a)(6).  Mr. Trabel made the motion to tablei the approval of Ordinance No 860 to the: next  meeting after discussing with the Fire Chief.  Motion  2nd  Yes X X X X  No X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford MOTIONS- -1 none. OLDI BUSINESS  X  X  Council President Blatt inquired about the status of opening the Swimming pool. Ms. Johnson reported that the YMCA offered the same conditions in its management contract, but is still working on securing sufficient life guards. Details will be presented at the next Council Meeting. Council President asked Council for a vote to change labor attorneys and retain thel law firm Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLCt to replace White and Williams LLP. Mayor Gifford and Council were very impressed with Mr. McAuliffe Miller's( (representative of] Eckert  Seamans Cherin & Mellot, LLC). Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  Motion X  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Council President Blatt asked to notify thei respective law firms accordingly.  Mayor Gifford reminded that no Easter egg hunt was planned this year. Instead, an Easter Bunny  drive thru on Saturday before Easter is planned.    DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS)  Mr.Rufe reported that a local business owner with al loading dock on the corner ofN Clewell and Itaska has problems using thel loading dock at times because ofvehicles parked too close. Mr. Rufe proposed a "No Parking" sign at that corner about 6.5' from the curb. He estimated that only % of aparking lot would be lost. Thei issue will be discussed: in the House & Ordinance Committee and and presented to Council. Both the Police Chief and Public Works will review as well. Mr. Rufe mentioned the need for a recycle day for appliances and electronics. Mr. Quarry informed that GER Solutions recycles electronics and other hazardous materials. Mr. Ruferecommended to set up a Social Mediaj presence for thel Borough toj provide ani interactive platform for communicating with residents. Ms. Jordan reminded that the existing Social Media Policy is restricted to only provide information and not comments. Council consented to further ChiefBachert reminded that the Police will collect unused drugs on April 24 between 10. AM: and  discuss at the: next meeting.  2PM.  PRIVILEGE OF THE. FLOOR - Discussion on. Non - Agenda Items  Mr. Trabel inquired when Council Meetings will be held in-person again. Even though Council favored in-person meetings, COVID-1restrictions still prohibit a safe return to in-person council  meetings.  EXECUTIVE SESSION - None. ADJOURNMENT  At 7:40 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- = 2021-6 Next Ordinance-8 860