FOUNTAIN HILL BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  May 7,2018 7P.M.  Council members present were: Mr. Rapp, Ms. Jordan, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also in attendance were: Mayor Gifford, Anthony Branco (Executive Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Clerk), Edward Bachert (Police Chief), Jason Quarry (Public Works Supervisor), Peter Lehr (Borough Solicitor), Mr. Joe Patanella (VP ofOperations Council President Rapp called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the Pledge Council President Rapp asked Council for a motion to accept the minutes ofthe April 2, 2018 meeting. The motion was made by Mr. Blatt, with the changes he had presented to Mr. Branco,  for St. Luke's), a Bethlehem Press representative, and other guests.  tot the Flag.  to accept the minutes, seconded by Ms. Jordan and approved unanimously.  Motion 2nd  Yes X X X X X X X X  No  Abstain  Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  X  RESENTATIONS none.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items  Ms. Elaine Lamada (motherofLisal Lauer) and Mr. James Lauer (husband ofLisa Lauer)requested a "private" Handicap space for Ms. Lisa Lauer at 1312 Stanley Avenue. This request was already made at the 4/18/18 meeting and tabled for further discussion at the time. Medical documents  supporting the need for a handicap parking pass had been previously provided.  MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Gifford presented the recent Police and Magisterial Court reports.  Mayor Gifford requested to support the Fountain Hill Borough's Business Alliance initiative "Thrill to Live on the Hill" with the sale of bumper stickers as a fundraiser for upcoming community events. A motion on this request was tabled to further research state sales tax  implications on the sale of these promotional items.    EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  Mr. Branco informed Council that bids from five construction companies for the second phase of  the. Jeter Avenue repair have been received and reviewed:  1. Bracalente Construction Inc. 2. New Enterprise Stone Lime 3. Lehigh Asphalt Paving Construction 5. Lehigh Valley Site Contractors  $99,413.75 $141,330.00 $142,390.00 $153,896.00  4. Graver Industries DBA Barker Barker $147,948.75  RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION NO. 2018-27  AI RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL,LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVINGTHE AWARD OF BID FOR WHEREAS, Bids were received on April 26, 2018 for the Phase 2. Jeter Avenue Reconstruction  THE PHASE2JETER AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT  Project as outlined on the attached bid summary; and  WHEREAS, The lowest bid received was from Bracalente Construction, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Hanover Engineering has reviewed the bid documents and are recommending the award oft the Lowest Bid to Bracalente Construction, Inc. in the amount of $99,413.75; NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITI RESOLVED by the Borough Council oft the Borough of Fountain Hill that the bid for the Phase 2 Jeter Avenue Reconstruction Contract be awarded to Bracalente  Construction, Inc. in the amount of $99,413.75;  Motion 2nd  Yes X X X X X X X X  No  Abstain  Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford ORDINANCES  X  X  Second Reading  ORDINANCE NO. 841    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE CODE OF FOUNTAIN HILL, PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 16 OF 2016; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF PARTS OFTHIS ORDINANCE DEEMED TO BE INVALID; REPEALING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, OR PARTS IN CONFLICT WITHTHIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Motion 2nd  Yes X X X X X X X X  No  Abstain  Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman x Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  MOTIONS  Request from Fountain Hill Elementary School for donation of2 season passes  for a silent auction  Mr. Atkinson made the motion to grant the request and seconded by Ms. Jordan. Except for Mr.  Blatt who voted no, everyone voted yes.  Request from Fountain Hill Elementary School to uses Stanley Avenue park on May 30,2018 from 9 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. for 1St grade outing. All paperwork  received.  Ms. Jordan made the motion to grant the request, seconded by Mr. Blatt, the request was  unanimously accepted.  Request from Fountain Hill Elementary School for a food truck at the annual  family carnival on May 25, 2018.  Mr. Blatt made the motion to grant the request, seconded by Mr. Trabel, the request was  unanimously accepted. OLD BUSINESS  After discussing today' s agenda item, following the 4/18/18 request ofJames & Lisa Lauer fora handicap parking space at 1312 Stanley Avenue, Ms. Jordan made the motion, seconded by Mr. Trotter to grant the request. Except for Ms. Halleman who voted no, everyone voted yes to accept  the request. Philip Trabel  Motion  2nd  Yes X  No  Abstain Absent    Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordon Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X X X X X  X  X  X  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT  Council President reported about the recent 24th Arbor Day celebration including the nomination Council President thanked Mr. Patanella (VP ofOperations for St. Luke's Hospital) for St. Luke's covering the costs of a pre-emption light at Broadway and Delaware Avenue ($25,000) and the  ofFountain Hill as a "Tree City USA" by the Arbor Day foundation.  Public Works 2017. John Deere 310L Backhoe ($75,000).  SOLICITOR'S REPORT  The borough solicitor, Peter Lehr, reported the payment and closing oft two liens for the borough.  COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter reviewed the bills paid in each Fund, and made a motion for the approval of the bills.  Thei motion was seconded by Ms. Jordan and approved unanimously.  B. Public Works C.Police- - no report D. House & Ordinances  (Jordan, Rapp, Trotter)  Ms. Jordan presented the April Public Works report submitted by Mr. Jason Quarry.  (Blatt, Halleman, Rapp)  Mr. Blatt reported the committee's final review and discussion of the Quality of Life Ordinance  No. 840 and the Regulation of Medical Marihuana Ordinance No. 841.  E. Fire - no report F.Recreation  (Trabel, Jordan, Blatt)  Mr. Trabel announced that the Swimming Pool will open on. June 9, 2018.  Mr. Atkinson moved to increase the Pool Cashier's salary to $9.00/hr., seconded by Mr. Trotter  and unanimously agreed to. G.H Health & Sanitation  (Halleman, Jordan, Trabel)  Ms. Halleman read the. April Sewer and Sanitation reports.    H. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Rapp)  Mr. Trotter moved to grant paid vacation to Ms. Voges, an exempt employee position, at the completion ofas successful probation period, seconded by Ms. Jordan and unanimously accepted.  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES - no report  EXECUTIVE SESSION - as required  ADJOURNMENT  Mr. Atkinson made the motion to adjourn at 7:33 PM. Mr. Trabel seconded the motion and it  was approved unanimously.  Respectfully Submitted,  Cordula Voges, Finance  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Lawrence Rapp - President of Council  By:  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator  Next Ordinance - 842 Next Resolution-2017-27