Minutes BOROUGH COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 2022 7P.M.  The Council Meeting was held in-person at Borough Hall. Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trabel and Ms. Graham. Ms. Johnson and Mayor Johnson were absent. Also, in attendance were Eric Gratz (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyoneito.rise: for the Pledge  (Finance Director), and guests.  to the Flag.  MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of August 1, 2022  Council President Blatt asked for ai motion to approve thel Mnutéasinended.  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 PRESENTATIONS)  X  X X X  Mr. Mikcurasek of 630Lechauveki Aveintroduced himself as the President of the Fountain Hill LittleLeague He reportedthat some equipment and installations on the Little League field were destroged dup@andalismHe: asked Council to consider surveillance cameras for thel Little League fieldMr. Gratzsuegestcdto solicit vendor quotes and include them in the upcoming When inquired Mr. Yurasek mentioned that fall Little League games will start on August 25 and  budget discussions. the sign-up periodhas closed.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR/ PRE-SCHEDULED None. DRAFT RESOLUTIONS FOR REVIEW None. DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR REVIEW None.    OLD BUSINESS  The Playground Program will end onl Friday, August 26.  Also, the Playground Program will be closed on Thursday morning because a staff member  will be attending a funeral.  Jeter Avenue Reconstruction Update  Paving is completed on. Jeter. Avenue. Mr. Gratz reported that he is working with the Hanover Engineering and the contractor to discuss any issues that require correction. Warren, Moravia (behind the school), and Lynn Street Paving Update  Paving is competed on Warren, Moravia and Lynn streets. Sincethe Sioux Street Road Construction project was deferred because of project cost overages,the Warren.Street Road Project was extended to include Lynn Street and Moravia Streetin comjunction withUGI. PennDOT will be paving Broadway (related tol Broadway GubSidewilPojc), ini the spring of2023. Mr. Gratz: mentioned that PennDOT's paying schedule wàs very ambitious to  begin with and therefore is not surprised oft this pusht back, School Donation Request for Food Bank  The Fountain Hill Elementary School has requesteda $3,000donation: for the food bank. Mr. Gratz suggested to develop a formal donation policyCouncil agreed. Mr. Gratz will present ai respectivepbley atthe September Council meeting.  Public Notification System,  Mr. Gratz introduced thrée (3)systemsito çompare. Of these three systems Mr. Gratz recommended the Nixlgproduct. Itoffers asélf-service portal, option to opt-out, language The purchase degpionpoulgmade during the upcoming budget meetings. The product roll-out could happen as early as December 2022 with guaranteed 2022 pricing.  selection and is affordableapa cost of$2,900 for 2023.  DISCUSSION! ITEMS (NEW: BUSINESS),  Theommun. Coalitiowould like to use the pavilion and thel bathrooms at the park on Saturabepimpeyao. MZoyko askedi ifMr. Jason Quarry could open up thei facilities. Counelonsentedand Mr. Rufe who has a key to the pavilion offered to open it up for the Regarding the interaction between the Community Coalition and Borough employees, Council suggested to not incorporate Borough employees into the coalition and limit discussion contacts to select people. The Community Coalition should address its ideas, suggestions, and concerns to the Recreation Committee, but pre-dominantly to Council as  meeting,  awhole.  School Traffic Pattern - Moravia Street    Fountain Hill Elementary School asked to continue the temporary one-way traffic on Moravia Street for the: new school year. Mr. Gratz stated that overall, the traffic: regulation worked well int thej past school year. He also mentioned that a Crossing Guard is still needed. Council President Blatt asked for ai motion to approve the traffic pattern on Moravia Street  asi it was approved for the 2nd halfoft the 2021/2022 school year.  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  Transfer $1,500 from Pool Maintenance 2022 (#452:37. budget to Parks Maintenance Mr. Gratz reported that three large, deadtrees inDechauwek Springs Park need to be cut Council President Blatt asked for Amotiont toapprovethe budget transfer toj pay for the tree  2022 (#454.37) budget down for safety reasons. removal. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe DougTrotter PhilipTrabel Erica Graham Norman BlattJr Mayor. Johnson  Motion. 2nd"  No: X X X X X. X  Abstain Absent  X  X  X  PRIVILEGE OFTHEI FLOOR - Discussion on Non Agenda Items None  EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel)  At 7:40 pm Council President Blatt asked for a motion to conclude the open meeting before  Council goes into the Executive Session for al briefpersonnel discussion.    Motion 2nd  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 ADJOURNMENT  X  X  X  At 7:40 pm Council adjourned and went into Executive Session  -  BOROUGH OPROUNANEL IBMGAAMPASANA Noman E-Blatt-P President ofCouncil  By:  SUBMITTED: BY: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Direc  Eric Gatz, Borough Manager  Next Ordinance-871 Next Resolation-2022-27