BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 2,2018 7:001 P.M. Council members present were: Mr. Rapp, Ms. Jordan, Mr. Blatt, Ms. Halleman, Mr. Atkinson, and Mr. Trabel. Also in attendance were. Mayor Gifford, Anthony Branco (Executive Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer), ChiefE Bachert, Jason Quarry (Public Works Supervisor), Mr. Pete Lehr (Borough Solicitor), Mr. Joe Patanella (SLUHN representative), and 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 oft the May 23, 2018 and June 4, 2018 meetings. The motion was made by Ms. Jordan and Mr. Blatt respectively to accept the guests. to the Flag. minutes, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, and approved unanimously PRESENTATIONG) -1 none PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items Mr. and Mrs. Spencer of 1035 Jeter Avenue reported a problem with feral cats posing a public health threat and causing physical property damage. They asked Council to amend the current Ordinance and either prohibit the random feeding of feral cats or allow the property owners to remove animals from their property. Their request was turned over to the House & Ordinance Committee for further review. MAYOR'S REPORT The Mayor read the Police Report and commended the Police Officers Wood and Fritzinger for She also announced upcoming Business Alliance meetings and encouraged the public to their recent achievement awards. participate in them. EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS REPORT-none RESOLUTIONS -I none ORDINANCES - none MOTIONS Motion to donate $2,500 to the Fountain Hill Fire Volunteer Fire Co. to cover expenditures of members as it sees fit. Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordon Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford Motion x 2nd X Yes x x X x x No X Abstain Absent X OLD BUSINESS - none. COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT Council President reported the start of the Jeter Avenue project on 7/16/18 and the start of the Lechauweki Spring Park Access Road project on 7/7/18. SOLICITOR'S REPORT -none. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan) asked Council to approve their payments. Mr. Blatt reported the checks issued for the General, Sewer, and Health & Sanitation Funds and Motion 2nd Yes 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 X Public Works (Jordan, Rapp, Trotter) the Public Works Supervisor, Mr. Quarry. Ms. Jordan read the Public Works Department regular and overtime hours worked as reported by House & Ordinances (Blatt, Halleman, Rapp) Behavior and Public Health Hazards due to feral cats. Fire (Atkinson, Trabel, Halleman) Recreation - (Trabel, Jordan, Blatt) Mr. Blatt announced the scheduled meeting to discuss the ordinances relating to Disruptive Mr. Atkinson reported the call activity for the Fire Department for emergency and other calls. Mr. Trabel reported that the number ofp pool tickets and passes promised a successful pool season. He also confirmed that the use ofthe basketball courts has been unproblematic sO far. Health & Sanitation - Halleman, Jordan, Trabel) Ms. Halleman reported the receipts of fees for Sewer and Garbage Pickup services for the month ofJune 2018. SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES -1 none. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items - none EXECUTIVE SESSION - none needed ADJOURNMENT Mr. Atkinson made the motion to adjourn at 7:20 PM. Mr. Trabel seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Cordula Voges, Finance BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Lawrence Rapp - President ofCouncil By: ATTEST: By: Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator Next Ordinance - 843 Next Resolution - 2017-30