BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  May 22, 2019 7P.M.  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Ferencin, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were Anthony Branco (Executive Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer), Ed Bachert (Police Chief), and guests.  Council was in receipt of the below documents: 1. Agenda 2. Minutes April 17,2019 3. Minutes May 6, 2019 Pledge to the Flag. DRAFT MINUTES  Council President Atkinson called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the  Minutes of April 17, 2019 Council Meeting - DRAFT (Please submit revisions to Ms. Minutes of May 6, 2019 Council Meeting - DRAFT (Please submit revisions to Ms.  Voges in writing Voges in writing PRESENTATIONS) - n/a  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on. Agenda Items -1 n/a  RESOLUTIONS  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL RESOLUTION NO.2019-27  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SEASONAL STAFF FOR SUMMER POOL CASHIERS, AND PLAYGROUND WHEREAS, Each year the Borough is in need of Part-Time Staff to assist in the Pool and WHEREAS, Borough Council has received the hiring recommendations from the Playground Supervisor and Executive Administrator of individuals to fill the various staff positions; NOWTHEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED that the Borough Council ofthel Borough ofFountain Hill does hereby approve the appointment of the following staff for the Summer Pool and  OPERATIONS.  Playground Operations; and  Playground Operations:    Pool Cashiers.(12-7PM) Robert Reily Michael Johnson Kiernan McPhaul Honorette Remling Aquinnah Silverman  $9.00/hr. $9.00/hr. $9.00/hr. $9.00/hr. $9.00/hr.  Playground Staff(5-9PM) Justin Pietkiewicz Cristina Bueti  $13.00/hr. $12.00/hr.  Duly Adopted by Borough Council at ai meeting held on the 22th day of May, 2019.  Motion  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie. Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Francis Ferencin Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  The Pool is fully staffed for the Summer 2019.  For the Playground, two (2) staffmembers arel hired and two (2) more are needed. The Playground staff organizes activities for children (mostly 16 and under) Monday through Friday from 5 to 9 P.M. Mayor Gifford encouraged Council members to assist the newly hired  Playground staff as their time allows. ORDINANCES -1 none. MOTIONS  Mr. Branco asked for ai motion to approve payment of$44,011.89 tol Barwis Construction for Payment Applications 4 & 51 related to Lechauweki Spring Park Phase 1&3. The payment will be reimbursed through the Lehigh County Conservation District DSA Grant 2018.    Motion  2nd  Yes x x X X x X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford OLD BUSINESS  X  X  Disruptive Conduct Appeals Board -2 members are possibly lined up.  Ms. Halleman was concerned the St. Luke's Hospital Fountain Hill Campus diorama takes  up too much space in the Council chamber.  DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS) Police Staffing ChiefE Bachert  The Police Chief asked for approval to hire two (2) new fully qualified and pre-certified part- time officers, Mr. Fehnel and Mr. Rothrock, to fill some oft the medical absences ofOfficers Schrey and Hochwarther and an additional month-long leave of absence of Officer Bringenberg.  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x x x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Leo. Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  x  Mayor Gifford offered to swear in the officers as needed. Police Staffing continued - Chief Bachert  a. Part-time Officers' rates  Inc order to attract more qualified part-time Police Officers out ofas small pool ofa available qualified candidates, the Police Chiefasked to consider a pay rate increase. He will submit comparable pay rate tables to the Police Committee for discussion. b. Officer Wood took on additional administrative duties during Officer Hochwarther's medical leave. ChiefE Bachert asked to compensate him for these additional duties. Memorial Day Celebration will be held May 24th, 2019 starting at 1P.M. at the Spiegel St.  triangle.    PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non Agenda Items  Mr. Augustine Rosario on 710 Hertzog Avenue raised concerns about flooding ofb basements in his near neighborhood and questioned whether the flooding was caused by the recent construction at Lechauweki Springs Park. Mr. Branco pointed out that the increased rain over the past months raised the ground water table. He had already verified with the Borough Engineering Firm that there is no causal relationship between the Lechauweki Springs Park's construction  and areal basement flooding.  EXECUTIVE SESSION - as needed - ADJOURNMENT  Council President Atkinson asked Council to discuss the sale of Borough owned property in an executive session and adjourning without returning to Council chamber at 8 :05 P.M.  Motion X  2nd  Yes X x x X x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Leo. Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Leo Atkinson - President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED BY By: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Officer  Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator  Next Ordinance 852 Next Resolution - 2019-28