FOUNTAIN HILL: BOROUGH COUNCIL  MINUTES July 20, 2022 7P.M.  The Council Meeting was held in-person at Borough Hall. Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trotter, and Mr. Blatt. Ms. Graham was absent. Mr. Trabel arrived later. Also, in attendance were Eric Gratz (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyoneto rise for the Pledge  Director), and guests. tot the Flag.  MINUTES - Approval of the Minutes ofJuly 5,2022  Council President Blatt asked for ar motion to approve theMinutesas amended.  Motion 2nd X  Yes  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor. Johnson  X  X  X X  PRESENTATIONI) Fountain Hil-Blementary School New Food Pantry - Paige Hoffman Ms. Pageotippasmmuney school coordinator at Fountain Hill, addressed Council in regard tol Bethlehem Area SchooP Disiret's.(BASD) plans of building a food pantry at Fountain Hill Elementary School. She reported) jhat 86 % of Fountain Hill Elementary students qualify and participate in there reduced lunch program. The school plays an important role to battle the students' food insecurity. praddition, the weekly "Backpack Program" provides meals and snacks to take home for the wéekend. That program relies on individual donors. The BASD approved a lease agreement with the Fountain Hill Community Grocery Partnership to build and operate a food pantry at Fountain Hill Elementary School. The Fountain Hill Community Grocery Partnership (nonprofit) is dedicated to fundraising for the future pantry. Food will be supplied by Second Harvest Food Bank. The nonprofit is still looking to raise funds to pay for the construction ofthe  (BASD)  pantry.    Ms. Johnson asked ifthei future remodeling ofl Fountain Hill Elementary school will interfere with the food pantry. Ms. Paige explained that thei new school's opening won'tbe until seven years out. She hopes that the food pantry design will be included in the new school's design. Ini regard to building permit requirements, Mr. Gratz mentioned that waiving building permits is not recommended as a way to assist with the project. Donating funds is preferred. Council President Blatt suggested to have the solicitor review the Borough Code rules dealing with allowable donations. When inquired Mr. Gratz added that the scope oft the building permits will  depend on the actual plan.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR/ RESCHEDULED-Nome  DRAFT RESOLUTIONS FOR REVIEW  RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 24  Al RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE DEGRADATION FEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION 305, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE: BOROUGH OFI FOUNTAIN HILL. Mr. Gratz explained that the current Degradation Feesare based on 2016 levels and need to be  updated.  RESOLUTION. NO. .2022-25  A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2022-05, FEE SCHEDULE, TO ADJUST THE STREET The Excavation Escrow Fee iscurrenty a flat $1000 fee. It is to be adjusted depending on the  EXCAVATION: ESCROW FEE.  scope ofthe excavationasi recommendedby thel Borough Engineer. DRAFTORDINANCES FORREVIEW: None.  OLD BUSINESS  Playgroundpdate  The Playground Program has been a great success = sO far 100 children have registered. Two additional employees are to be approved for hiring to be able to staff all hours appropriately  Community Coalition Meeting  Council President Blatt and Council Member Johnson summarized the July 7 and July 20 Community Coalition meetingsi respectively. Thegoali is tos save thej pool and alsol have community    days at the pool. Grant opportunities are under review. They members plan to meet every other  week to: move from the conceptual stage to ai more concrete stage.  Jeter Avenue. Reconstruction  The work will begin next week. The contractor will have four weeks to complete per the grant stipulations. The road will be unsurpassable for some time (ca. 3-4 weeks). The owners were notified accordingly. The hospital and Fire Department will be notified when the exact start day are confirmed by the contractor. Public Works coordinated the garbage pickup with Republic  Services.  DISCUSSION. ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS)  Mr. Ruferecommended tol haveac communication system inplacet to cormunicatemore efficiently  with residents aside from Facebook and the Borough's products that would fit the Borough's needs both ini  is reyiewing several  COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS  Motion to approve the hiring of Halle at ther rate of$15/hour  recreation assistant Abstain Absent  e  Motion 2nd X  Yes  No  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt MayorJohnson  X X X  X  Motion toapprove thehiring ofLauren Gallina as aj part-time seasonal recreation assistant  at thèrate ofSi5dur  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X    PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR -] Discussion on Non - Agenda Items None.  EXECUTIVE SESSION -None. ADJOURNMENT  At 7:34 pm Council President entertained a motion to adjourn. Ms. Johnson made the motion,  seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL LEHIGH COUNT,PNSYLWSNIA E  By:  SUBMITTED: BY: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  Eric Gratz, Borough Manager  Next Ordinance-8 871 Next Resolution-2022-26