BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  August 6, 2018 7P.M.  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Rapp, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were. Anthony Branco (Executive Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer), Mr. Pete Lehr (Borough Solicitor), a representative oft the Council President Rapp called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the Pledge Council President asked Council for a motion to accept the minutes of the. June 20, 2018 and July 2,2018 meetings. Mr. Blatt asked to correct the Minutes oft the. July 2, 2018 Council Meeting and omit a repetitive paragraph. Ms. Jordan and Mr. Blatt made the motion to accept the June 20, 2018 and the July 2, 2018 minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Atkinson and  press, and other guests. to the Flag.  approved unanimously.  PRESENTATIONG) 1 none. MAYOR'S REPORT -1 n/a  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items - none.  EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  Mr. Branco reminded Council oft the 7/31/18 Memo informing Council of the Borough's Mr. Branco notified Council that the Chief of the Fire Department resigned and that his assistants, Mr. Popovich and Mr. Robertson, are filling in for him in thei interim. Mr. Blatt thanked the Chief for his service and motioned to accept his resignation. His Mr. Branco reported that the Department of Community and Economic Development of Lehigh County approved the Casino (Gaming) Grant for 2019 in the amount of$113,818. Mr. Branco also reported that Memos about the use of Fire Works, the treatment of feral cats, and the allocation of Sewer charges to Salisbury Township will be distributed to the  2019 Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for the Police Pension.  motion was seconded by Ms. Jordan and unanimously accepted.  respective committees for further discussion.    RESOLUTIONS  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION 2018-30  APPROVINGTHE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS TOT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MULTIMODAL Bei it RESOLVED, that the Borough ofFountain Hill ofLehigh County hereby request a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant of$1,642,609.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for the replacement of deteriorated, missing, and broken curb and sidewalk Be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator and Lawrence Rapp, Council President as the official(s) to execute all documents and agreements between the Borough ofl Fountain Hill and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant. LAnthony Branco, duly qualified Secretary oft the Borough of Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, PA, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by a majority vote oft the Borough Council oft the Borough of Fountain Hill at ai regular meeting held August 6, 2018 and said Resolution has been recorded ini the Minutes ofthe Borough of Fountain Hill and remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Iaffix my hand and attach the seal of the Borough of Fountain Hill,  TRANSPORTATION FUND (MTF) PROGRAM  along Broadway (SR 2002).  this 6th day of August, 2018. Borough of Fountain Hill Name of Applicant Lehigh County Secretary  Motion  2nd  Yes X X X x X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt Annamarie. Jordan Larry Rapp Doug Trotter Helen Halleman  X  X    Mayor Gifford  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION 2018-31  AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR TOS SUBMITTHE  APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL APPROVAL  BE IT RESOLVED, by authority oft the Borough Council of the Borough ofFountain Hill, Lehigh County, and it is hereby resolved by authority of the same, that the Executive Administrator ofFountain Hill Borough is authorized and directed to submit the attached Application for Traffic Signal Approval to the Pennsylvania Department ofTransportation and  tos sign this Application on behalfofFountain Hill Borough.  Motion X  2nd x  Yes X x X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Annamarie Jordan Larry Rapp Doug Trotter Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  ORDINANCES = none. MOTIONS  Application for a curb cut - 1423 Sioux St  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x x x x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordon Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X    Application for a curb cut - 1036 Delaware Avenue  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Hellen Halleman Philip Trabel Doug Trotter Norman Blatt Leo Atkinson Annamarie Jordan Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  The motion to vote on the 3rd round of bids for the Lechauweki Springs Park Phase 2 -  Pond Dredging, Lining, & Gazebo Repairs was tabled.  OLD BUSINESS  Ms. Halleman suggested that the Borough's 's police department participates in the National Night Out event (August 7,2018 is the date for this year's event) next year and invite the community to  join it in games, food, and other activities. COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT  Mr. Rapp reported that the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley in its effort to combat poverty in the local communities had asked the Borough for a donation of$500 to support  the coordinated homeless entry system. SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Salisbury Township sewer agreement  Since Salisbury Township's transmission and tap fees have not increased since 2006, Mr. Lehr suggested holding a meeting with Salisbury Township Manager, Mr. Branco and himselfto discuss  achange in the current sewer agreement before drafting an ordinance.  Feral Cats next Council meeting.  A draft of an ordinance on how to deal with feral cats on private property will be presented at the  Disruptive Behavior Ordinance  A draft summary ofa Disruptive Behavior Ordinance will be presented at the August 22nd, 2018  workshop for discussion.    COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee-  Mr. Trotter reviewed the bills paid in each Fund and made a motion for the approval of the bills.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Gifford and was approved unanimously.  Public Works Committee-  Ms. Jordan presented the. July Public Works hours worked report.  House & Ordinances- -  Mr. Blatt reported that the committee members have had ongoing discussions about amendmentyissuance of ordinances to deal with feral cats, to implement rules in response to  Disruptive Behavior in rental properties, and the use ofFireworks.  Recreation =  Mr. Trabel reported good attendance at the swimming pool and let Council know that the pool is Mr. Atkinson noted that the basketball rims will stay inj place even after the end oftl the playground  scheduled to close on August 11th, 2018. summer session until any complaints are filed.  Health & Sanitation  Ms. Halleman read July's 's reports for the collection of garbage and sewer fees.  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES - none. EXECUTIVE SESSION -1 personal matters  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non Agenda Items 1 none.  Mr. Atkinson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously approved by council  members to move Council to the Executive Session. Council reconvened its regular meeting at 8:00 PM.  Mr. Atkinson presented the motion to authorize the Executive Administrator to discuss the possibility of a merger oft the Fountain Hill Fire Department with Salisbury Township. The  motion was seconded by Mr. Trabel.    Motion  2nd x  Yes X X x X X x X  No  Abstain Absent  Hellen Halleman Philip Trabel Doug" Trotter Norman Blatt Leo Atkinson Annamarie. Jordan Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  ADJOURNMENT and unanimously approved.  Mr. Trotter made the motion to adjourn at 8:03 P.M. The motion was seconded by Ms. Jordan,  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  By:  Norman E. Blatt. Jr., Vice-President of Council  ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Officer  Next Ordinance - 843 Next Resolution 2017-32