MINUTES BOROUGH COUNCIL March 6, 2023 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, Mr. Trabel, and Mayor Johnson. Also in attendance were Eric Gratz (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance  Director), Dave Berger (Solicitor) and guests. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyonet torise.forthe Pledge to  thel Flag and for ai moment ofs silence remembering the late Dr.  resident -  ofFountain Hill and a Council Member.  RoTigogimer  MINUTES  Approval oft the minutes of] February 22, 2023  Motion 2nd X  Kes No X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Johnson  X X  X  PRIVILEGE OF THEFLOOR PRE-SCHEDULED-Xom.  MAYORSREPORI None. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT  Comcast Franchise Request  Comcast would like to expand into the Borough and enter into a cable franchise agreement. Mr. Gratz mentioned that most of Fountain Hill'sinfrastructure is aerial on existing poles and, therefore, would not require much underground work. Comcast provided a pre-liminary Mr. Gratz asked if Council wanted to invite Comcast to: make a presentation or just have Mr. Berger review the pre-liminary franchise agreement and work out a draft agreement with  franchise agreement forreview.    DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR REVIEW & ADVERTISEMENT: -I None.  MOTIONS  Approving payment to T. Schiefer Contractors Inc. for the Broadway Curb and Sidewalk Project in the amount of $273,878.82 as recommended by the Borough  Engineer. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt. Jr. MayorJohnson OLD BUSINESS  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  X  X  Pool  Mr. Gratz reported that the electricalwork ws.completed. The preventative maintenance work, rather than total overhaul, on.thepumps- - quoted at $5,000-1 is scheduled. On behalf of the CommuniyCoalitop. Mr Zovko reported that volunteers will remove the old caulk on thej pool deck,power washit and start freshly caulking it. He expects that most of Mr. Zovko is goingto facilitate a-meeting between Mr. Gratz and the Votech students to Interested lifeguard applicants inquired ifthe Borough would advance the cost forthe! lifeguard trainingallowing thel lifeguards tot then work the cost off. Mr. Gratz stated that could be worked out thrgugh-payroll, but hè-also mentioned that St Luke's has expressed some interest in supporting the poo) Any additional support could offset lifeguard training costs and wages  the caulking will be done this year, therest will be finished next year.  coordinate any workneededat the pook  and potentially freé up funds for future safety initiatives.  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT  Council President Blatt reported on the: restaurant week and appreciated the initiative. Arbor Day will be held on. April 28. Mr. Spadacia will be honored on that day as well. Timing is  still discussed.  SOLICITOR'S REPORT -None.    PRIVILEGE OFTHE FLOOR - Discussion on Non- Agenda Items - None.  EXECUTIVE SESSION- ADJOURNMENT  At 7:38 pm Council President entertained a motion to adjourn to the Executive Session to discuss potential litigation. Ms. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously  approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL LEHIGH COUNTY,PPANSYIVANA  By: Norman BE  SUBMITTED: BY: ATTEST: By:  A    Cordula Voges, Finance Director  Eric Gratz, Borough   Next Ordmance- 878 Next Resdation-2023-12