BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL MEETING: MINUTES February 3, 2020 7:00 PM  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Atkinson, Mayor Gifford, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were Anthony Branco (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance Director), Pete Lehr (Solicitor) and guests. Council President Atkinson called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the The documents listed below were provided to Council for the February 3, 2020 Council meeting:  Pledge to the Flag.  Agenda  Minutes of. January 22, 2020 Commercial Façade Program Guidelines  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Council President Atkinson asked for ai motion to approve the Minutes of. January 22, 2020.  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x x x X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Wilbert Rufe Jamie. Johnson Doug' Trotter Philip' Trabel Helen Halleman Leo. Atkinson Mayor Gifford  x  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Agenda Items - none.  MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Gifford reminded oft the upcoming Fountain Hill Bacchanalia Food and Wine Tasting to benefit children in the Borough of Fountain Hill. The event will be held at the Comfort Suites  University (Bethlehem) on Saturday March 28, 2020: from 2:001 to 4:30 pm.  BOROUGH, MANAGER'S REPORT- - none.    NEW BUSINESS  Façade Grant Program  The Borough has reserved $55k for Community Development projects in its 2020 General Fund Budget. Council President Atkinson encouraged a Façade Grant Program as one such Community Development project referring to the City of Bethlehem Façade Grant program as provided to Council. Based on the City of] Bethlehem grant guidelines Council President Atkinson suggested similar provisions, such as making grant funding available for business/property owners (mostly on Delaware Avenue and Broadway) to make exterior renovations to their front facades. Council President Atkinson also suggested to invite the Bethlehem group for a presentation on In addition to the Façade Grant Program Mayor Gifford mentioned the creation ofa "town square" In conjunction with the above efforts ofr rehabilitating the existing housing stock, Mayor Gifford reminded Council of the existing Lehigh County rehabilitation assistance program to income- diglhig,ownerocupans: ofsingle-familyhomes, and townhouses and raise awareness toi it within  their Façade Grant program.  and include iti in a comprehensive plan for Community Development projects.  the community. RESOLUTIONS-mone. ORDINANCES: - none. MOTIONS- none. OLD: BUSINESS-1 none. SOLICITOR'S REPORT  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT - none.  Mr. Lehr confirmed the successful closing and sale oft the 1336 Russell Ave on January 24, 2020 to Black Dog Deyelopment Partners to construct a senior multi-unit housing project. The construction plans will be submitted tot the Planning/Zoning Committee for review and approval. Council President Atkinson noted to potentially earmark the sales proceeds for future capital  projects such as renovation of] Borough Hall and the Police Department.  COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance  (Trotter, Atkinson, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter read the Check Detail reports for the: month of. January and motioned to approve the  payments. Annamarie Jordan  Motion  2nd  Yes x  No  Abstain Absent    Wilbert Rufe Jamie Johnson Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Leo. Atkinson Mayor Gifford  X  X X x x X x  x  B. Public Works  (Jordan, Trotter, Rufe)  The. Borough Manager asked for a motion to approve the sale ofal Public Works Ford Expedition  2010 on the online government auction Municibid.  Motion  2nd  Yes x x X x x x X  No  Abstain, Absent  Philip Trabel Leo. Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordon Jamie. Johnson Doug' Trotter Wilbert. Rufe Mayor Gifford C.Police  X  X  (Atkinson, Trotter, Johnson)  Council President Atkinson reported that the. Police has transitioned to the 12-hr. shift schedule.  D. House & Ordinances E. Fire F.Recreation  (Rufe, Halleman, Jordan) -I NONE. (Trabel, Halleman, Rufe)-NONE. (Johnson, Rufe, Trabel)  Ms. Johnson announced that a February 11, 2020 meeting with the YMCA was scheduled to discuss the Pool,Management and potentially a summer Park program. Additionally, she has reached out to other third-party Pool Management companies. She expects to have more  information at the 1st March Council meeting.  G. Health & Sanitation  (Halleman, Johnson, Trabel)  Ms. Halleman reported the January 2020 Sewer and Garbage collection reports.  H. Personnel  (Trotter, Atkinson, Jordan) -NONE.    SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES  Council President Atkinson informed Council that the Finance Committee had met with a PENNVEST (Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority) representative on January 23, 2020 to discuss financing options for the Borough's Sewer Rehabilitation program, PENNVEST serves the communities and citizens of Pennsylvania by funding sewer, storm water and drinking water projects both in the: form of grants and loans. The PENNVEST: representative recommended to initiate a: request for proposal (RFP) for engineering services per its engineering procurement guidelines - necessary to evaluate the scope oft the sewer: rehabilitation, review biddable specs and The Borough Manager noted that the status oft the sewer system has last been documented in 2008 and emphasized the need to comply with requirements oft the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537) to adapt to the: future sewage disposal needs oft thei municipality. Based on the influx and infiltration issues that Borough is facing, he expects total rehabilitation costs to run up to $51 mill. Itv was suggested to schedule another PENNVEST presentation to all ofCouncil.  oversee construction.  depending on the type of work needed.  The Borough Manager updated Council on the curb and sidewalk project on Broadway that is funded through al Multimodal Transportation grant. Work will be coordinated with both PennDOT  and UGI doing road and gas line work respectively.  PRIVILEGE OF THE: FLOOR - Discussion on Non Agenda Items  Mr. Spencer of1035. Jeter Avenue recommended tol have the engineers prioritize the rehabilitation Hei recommended to publicize historical grant received to emphasize that the Borough is funding Mr. Spencer suggested to publish on the Borough's website what business owners need to learn about what local business licensés and permits to apply for during the start-up phase of the He encouraged the Borough to establish a social media (e.g. facebook) again. Council President Atkinson will add to Council Meeting agenda. He would like to develop a social media policy and Mr. Trabel asked'about the status ofs selection of Solicitor serving on the Zoning/Planning Board.  ofthe sewer system by sections. projects with the help of diverse sources.  business.  have: reviewed by the Solicitor. No decision has been made.  EXECUTIVE SESSION- (as needed)-N NONE.  ADOURNMENT  At 8:15 pm Council President Atkinson asked for a motion to adjourn. Ms. Jordan made the  motion, seconded by Ms. Johnson and unanimously approved.    BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL LEHIGH COINTL,PENISVIVANA Leo. Atkinson President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED BY By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Borough Manager  Next Resolution 2020-23 Next Ordinance 857