MINUTES BOROUGH COUNCIL May 17,2023 7P.M.  The Council Meeting was held in-person at Borough Hall. Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Mr. McCandless, Mr. Trabel and Mayor Johnson. Also in attendance were Jason Quarry (Public Works Supervisor & Interim Borough  Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance Director), and guests.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked forevéryone. to rise for the Pledge  to the Flag MINUTES  Approval of the minutes ofl May 1, 2023, asamended  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X:  -  PRIVILEGEOF THE FLOOR/PRE-SCHEDULED-None.  NEW BUSINESS  Road Construction-1 Dorothy & Roosevelt Mill & Overlay  Council President Blatt referred to the Hanover Engineering (HEA) Proposed Project Schedule for the Dorothy Ave & Roosevelt Ave Mill & Overlay Project in the members' packets. As suggested by HEA, Council President Blatt stressed that all dates listed in the project schedule are tentative subject to change based on the contractor's schedule.    Wilbert Rufe Resignation from the Shade' Tree Commission Council President Blatt announced Mr. Rufe'sresignation from the Shade Tree He asked ift there was a motion to accept Mr. Rufe's resignation.  Commission and thanked him for his service.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Johnson  X.  X  DRAFT RESOLUTIONS FOR REVIEW -1 None. RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE  RESOLUTION: NO. 202314  BE IT RESOLVED that in light of Wilbert Rufe's resignation from the Shade Tree Commission, the Borough Council of the Borough of Fountain Hill does hereby appoint the following individuals for the Various Boards to serve out the remainder of Mr. Rufe's term until  December 31, 2027: Shade Tree Commission Mike Klo  S-year term  5/17/2023 - 12/31/2027  Council President: asked. ift there was a motion to approve Mr. Klo's re-instatement as a member  to the Shade Tree Commission fora 5-year term, ending on 12/31/2027.  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X    DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR REVIEW & ADVERTISEMENT  ORDINANCE. NO.878  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, CHAPTERIS/PART3.SECTIONAACO.TODBIETEADDCERTAN  HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES.  ADD: STREET South Bergen St North Bergen St  SIDE front front  LOCATION 608 918  Council President Blatt confirmed that the necessary paperwork and review by Public Works and Police are inj place. He asked ifthere was ai motion to authorize Mr. Quarry to advertise Ordinance  No. 878.  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X : %  ORDINANCESI FOR FINAL PASSAGE  ORDINANCE NO. 876  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, CHAPTER 15, PART 3, SECTION 302 (c)(3), TO DELETE/ADD  CERTAIN HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES.  ADD: STREET Lynn Street (South)  SIDE front  LOCATION 603    Draft Ordinance No 876 was approved by Council on 2/22/2023 and subsequently Council President Blatt asked ifthere was aj motion to pass Ordinance No 876.  advertised.  Motion 2nd  Yes X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent X  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X  Ms.J Jordan abstained from the vote because she was the applicant for the handicapped  parking space. OLD BUSINESS  Playground Update    Ms. Johnson presented the recommendations of the Recreation Committee for the summer playground program. She made the motion to hire eight of the applicants in addition to the Playground Manager, Kayleel Levernierat a pay rate of$20/hr for the Playground Manager, $18/hr fort the. Assistant Playground Manager and $15/hr for the park counselors. She stated that all work permits and clearances are or will be inj place before the start of the program. Ms. Johnson also made the motion to keep the hours for the summer program at 9 am to 12 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm. The evening hours are recommended, to alsooffer a structured program for the older kids. Ms. Jordan stressed theimportance ofintermittent police patrols around the park to monitor the program and the premisès- provided the police officers are: not called to anotheri incident. Council agreed with Ms. Jordan. Mayor Johnson will address the police presence at the park, especially Council President Blatt asked ifthere was a second to Ms. Johnson's motion to hire the park staff  during program. hours at the upcoming Police Committee meeting.  and establish the playground program hours.  Motion 2nd x  Yes No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trottèr Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X    Pool  Ms. Johnson, the chair of the Recreation Committee, followed up on a discussion with the Community Coalition asking for permission to start cleaning the pool building in preparation to paint it as well. Ms. Johnson made the motion to expand the work of the coalition to include  cleaning oft the pool building inj preparation for painting it.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stew McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. MayorJohnson  X  *  Ms. Johnson will verify that the approved waivers forthe voluntéers do cover this additional work. In addition, Ms. Johnson asked Council to authorize Mr Quarry to acquire quotes for partial concrete work in an area in front of the lifeguard building. The concrete work would be a  prerequisite for thè caulking that the Community Coalitionvolunteered to do.  Motion. - 2nd'  Yess No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip. Trabel Stew MeCandless Norman B. Blatt Jr Mayor Johnson  X  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT end oft this week (weather dependent).  Council President Blatt stated that the Delaware road project is expected to be completed by the  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on. Non - Agenda Items - None.  EXECUTIVE SESSION-None.    Council President Blatt reminded oft the scheduled May 261 Memorial Day event.  ADJOURNMENT  At7:20 pm Council President entertained a motion to adjourn. Ms. Johnson made the motion,  seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Norman E. Blatt President ofCouncil  By:  ATTESTED BY:  Jason Quarry, Interim Borough Manager  SUBMITTED BY:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  Next Ordinance - 879 Next Resolution - 2023-15  -