FOUNTAIN HILL BOROUGH COUNCIL  MINUTES May 19, 2021 7:00 P.M.  Due to Governor Tom Wolf's Coronavirus (COVID-19): Emergency Disaster Declaration on March 6, 2020, a virtual/remote public Council Meeting was held via phone/zoom. The: remote participation option for residents was published on1 the Borough's website www.fountainhill.org. Remotely participating Council members were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trabel, and Mayor Gifford. Ms. Halleman was absent. Also remotely participating were. Anthony Branco (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance! Director), Chief Bachert, Tom Wargo (Zoning Officer), Jason Quarry (Public Works Supervisor), and guests.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked everyone to pledge allegiance to  the Flag. MINUTES  Motion to approve oft the May 3, 2021 Minutes  Motion X  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  X  PRESENTATIONS) -I None. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR-1 None. RESOLUTIONS - None. ORDINANCES - None.  Council President Blatt reported that an Executive Session regarding personnel matters was held  on 5/3/2021 and resumed on 5/10/2021.    MOTIONS  Mr. Branco asked for a Motion to approve the 1st payment to Pipe Services for the video-  recording oft the sewer lines in the amount of$75,838.15.  Motion  2nd  Yes x X X x x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. BlattJr. Mayor Gifford  X  X  X  Mr Trabel asked about the status of the inspections. Mr. Branco explained that the video  inspections are still ongoing.  Council President Blatt asked for Motion to appoint the Meyner Center to assist in the Borough Manager search. The cost shall not exceed $6,000.001 plus expenses. Meyner Center was the agency to hire the current Borough Manager, Mr Branco, in the Background check will be part ofthe expenses. Mayor Gifford suggested that the Police  past as well.  Department should provide the background check.  Motion X  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blattjr. Mayor Gifford  x  Right to Know Officer  Currently, Mr Branco is the right-to-know (RTK) officer. He suggests the Solicitor to serve as right-to-know officer temporarily until ai new Borough Manager will bel hired. Police chief suggested toj potentially use the Police Secretary, Paula Henning as general right- to-know officer. Mr. Branco emphasized that because ofther numbero ofRTKrequests he would    not recommend adding that to her workload. Both Ms. Jordan and Mr. Trotter recommended  to appoint the Solicitor as RTK Officer as ofJ June 1, 2021.  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. BlattJ Jr. Mayor Gifford  X  X  X  Mr. Rufe abstained because he would have preferred to have more time to discuss the  appointment oft the Solicitor as. RTK officer.  OLD BUSINESS - None.  DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS)  Council President Blatt announced Mr. Michael Spencer's resignation from the Zoning Hearing Board as of 5/10/2021. He asked for a motion to accept his resignation and a  recognition letter. Annamarie Jordan X Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  Motion  2nd X  Yes X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  x  X  Mr. Branco reported that Ms. Liz Fox resigned from the Zoning Hearing Board because shei is moving out ofs state. He asked for ai motion to accept her resignation and recognize  her for her service.  Motion  2nd X  Yes X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson    Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  X X X X  X  X  X  On behalf ofMs. Lori Hein of Stanley Avenue, Mr. Branco read her letter to Council. Ms. Hein asked for more police presence on the playground because of reckless drivers ignoring Stop Signs etc. ChiefBachert noted and will initiate more patrolling. Mr. Branco reported that two Cleaning Service companies have submitted proposals for Borough Office cleaning services sO far. Hei is expecting more proposals tol be submitted. Public Works is cleaning the Borough offices and Police Department in the meantime. Council President Blatt suggests holding in-person council meetings at the next July Mr. Rufe required that masks will be worn at Council Meetings and social distancing (i.e. 3 ft.) will be adhered to. Council as a whole agreed that Governor Wolf's regulations are tol be followed and: mask wearing will be required at Council Meetings. Ms. Johnson stressed that no parallel Zoom meeting will bel held. She will only facilitate the Facebook livestream.  Council Meeting  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on. Non - Agenda Items  Mr. Remling of 1105 Delaware Ave had not been aware of the: new bar & grill opening on Broadway. As ai resident he stressed that the Zoning Hearing Board should determine ifthe establishment is a tavern or ai restaurant. He noted that the distinction is important because the Borough Zoning Ordinance requires a special exception for a tavern. He questioned if a zoning meeting was held beforehand. Mr. Remling also stated that no handicapped parking is provided. Council President Blatt stated that the Council Meeting isI not the right forum for discussing this matter and offered to discuss with Mr. Remling at another occasion. Mr. Remling would rather discuss in public according to the Mr. Dan Bonnell of D&W Cleaning asked about advertising of the cleaning job. Mr. Council President Blatt reminded of the importance of Memorial Day. Mayor Gifford is still looking for residents' input to be included a virtual memorial service via email or  Sunshine Act.  Branco asked him to contact him.  phone.    Mr. Quarry mentioned that a: major pump repair at the pool needs to be done before this  year'spool season.  EXECUTIVE SESSION - as needed -None.  ADJOURNMENT  At7:51 PM Council President Blatt asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Trabel made thei motion,  seconded by Ms. Johnson and unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Norman E. Blatt Jr.- President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED By: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  Anthony Branco, Borough Manager  Next Ordinance- - 862 Next Resolution - 2021-11