Minutes BOROUGH COUNCIL February 6, 2023 7P.M.  The Council Meeting was held in-person at Borough Hall. Council members present were Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Ms. Graham, Mr. Trabel, and Mayor Johnson. Mr. Rufe was absent, Also in attendance were Eric Gratz (Borough Manager), Chief Bachert, Jason  Quarry (Public Works Supervisor), Dave Berger (Solicitor) and guests.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyone1  epledge  to the Flag. MINUTES  e  Approval oft the minutes ofJanuary 18, 2023  Motion 2nd X  Yes X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  @  X  X  PRIVILEGE OF THE. FLOOR/PRE-SCHEDULED  Mr. Zovkoof 507 GreeneCt reported on the recent Community Coalition's board meeting. The Community Coalition honoredMr. Bruce Friedman, owner of the family-owned Friedman's Service Center, astheoldest business in Fountain Hill and wished him well for his retirement. The Community Coalition also recognized St. Luke's Hospital commemorating the care: fori its first patient 151 years ago and thei numerous staffmembers who have cared for patients over the years. Ac commemoratileplaque proclaiming this recognition is intended. Mr. Zovko asked if Borough The Community Coalition is partnering with St. Paul's Church on future projects for the benefit of the Borough, such as dinners, Veterans' breakfast etc. The Community Coalition will also hold its The Community Coalition solicited a $1,000 donation from an organization to benefit the repair an upkeep oft the pool. Mr. Zovko is expecting to receive more donations for this purpose. Mr. Zovko also reported that the Community Coalition has material donations for caulking the pool deck and volunteers in place. Four life guards committed to start their life guard training in the upcoming  Council wantedtoj join in on this recognition.  next: meeting at St. Paul's Church.    week. Efforts to recruit additional staffi is under way. Mr. Zovko emphasized that wages for pool staff will be discussed at the next Recreation Committee meeting onl February 27. The Community Coalition is partnering with the local Vo Tech school to work on future projects benefiting the Community Coalition to improve its website and work on projects for the Borough. 2/27 meeting with rec committee to discuss wages for] pool staff;  The Community Coalition is working on arrangements to recruit pool managers and on programs at the pool (e.g. Aqua fitness, swim lessons, yoga etc.) to attract more customers. Participation in thesej programs is suggested tol be tied tol holding a season ticket. Program instructors might charge  an additional minimal fee to each participant.  MAYOR'S REPORT  -  Mayor Johnson presented the Proclamation of Appreciation to Mr. Bruce n theowner of Friedman's Service Center. Hei thanked Mr. Friedman and his family for theirsZyears gfservice  and wished them well when retiring in February of2023. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT  Nixle Notification System  Mr. Gratz reported that Nixle is live and approximately . Broadway Curb & Sidewalk Project Update  haves  e  1,000-pcopleh signed up.  The contractor, TS Schiefer, is currently, oiingonBroadway: near Friedman's Service Center.  Vo-tech Participation inProjects  Inr referencei tol Mr. Zovko's suggestion toengage Vo' Tech students for pool projects, Mr. Gratz mentioned that the Public-Works Saft,deconstructed the defective pool deck. Mr. Gratz and Mr. Quarry (Public_Works Supervisor) will look into potentially engaging Vo Tech students to rebuild the deckMr. Gratzwill coordihate with the students what they can do and will pursue.t this relationshipCoungit President welcomed pursuing this relationship.  NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE  RESOLUTION, NO. 2023-10  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR LOCAL  SHARE. ACCOUNTFUNDS.  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter  X  X    Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X X X  RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11  ARESOLUTION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILL: BOROUGH COUNCIL APPOINTING JEFF BAIER AS THE  ALTERNATE TOTHEZ ZONING HEARING BOARD: FOR. A3 3-YEAR TERM.  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor. Johnson  X  X  X  ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE  ORDINANCE NO.873  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THEI BOROUGH OFI FOUNTAINHILL, CHAPTER 15, PART 3, SECTION 302 (c)(3), TO DELETE/ADD CERTAIN HANDICAPPED PARKING  SPACES. STREET Russell Ave. Delaware Ave Stanley. Ave  ADD: SIDE front front front  LOCATION 1235 922 1109  All documents are: in place and approved.  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X  X    ORDINANCE NO. 874  ANORDINANCE. AMENDING THEI BOROUGH OFE FOUNTAINHILPOLCE PENSIONI PLAN&TRUST  TO CHANGE THE: DISABILITY BENEFIT.  The amendment is to comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding the disability  benefit.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X  DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR REVIEW & ADVPRTISEMENT  ORDINANCE NO.8 875  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE: BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2008, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN. HILL, CHAPTER 27, ZONING, TO: REVISE ATTACHMENT 3, TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS, TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM LOT AREA REQUIREMENT FOR DWELLING UNITS IN THE TOWN CENTER (TC) ZONING DISTRICT TO 1,500 SQUARE FEET AND DECREASE THE MINIMUM LOT Mr. Gratz correctedthe above-listed dimensions tol be 1,150 square feet (instead of1,500) and 200 feet (instead of400) as'recommiended by Mr. Piperato and his client. These area Thej proposede ordinance will alsogo to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for review Council questioned these suggested dimensional requirements for the town center. Mr. Gratz suggested inviting Mr. Piperato and his client back to the first March Council Meeting and present to Council, as hel had sone: for the Planning Commission, because of Council's Council opted toj postpone advertising and follow Mr. Gratz'ss suggestion to invite Mr.  WIDTHTO400FEET.  requirements.are consistent-with other municipalities.  before the next counçil meeting.  concerns regarding the reductions. Piperato and his client to the next meeting.  MOTIONS  Approving payment to T. Schiefer Contractors Inc. in the amount of $ 164,155.65 for the Broadway Curb and Sidewalk Project as recommended by the Borough Engineer- -  Motion 2nd  Yes  No  Abstain Absent    Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter. Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. BlattJ Jr. Mayor Johnson OLD BUSINESS  X X X X X X  X  X  X  Pool Repairs  Mr. Gratz confirmed the receipt of $1,000- donation from Tall Cedarspwitparially pay for electrical work (approximately $9,000) needed at pool. The punips will be reviewed by the pool contractor. Thepool deck will either be repaired or1 reconstructed. PublicWorks will caulk Instructors for classes (such as yoga, Taiichi etc) are-volunteering and will not be paid - volunteers will be considered independent contractors/tthe same time, participants do not pay for the classes or only pay a: minimum $5/class directly tothe instructors with the basic  the pool and the Community Coalition volunteers will caulkthes sidewalks  requirement to hold aj pool season pass. COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT  Council President Blatt thanked Mr. Zovkoor spearheading the coalition. He welcomed the  planned "Fountain Hill Restaurant' Weckiop promote'local businesses.  SOLICITOR'S REPORT -  -  Mr. Berger reported thafthel Fireworks Ordinançe was reviewed andi needs tol be updated. Mr. Gratz  recommended the updateand Council consented.  Mr. Bergerupdâted Council onits Sewer/Garbage collection efforts.  COMMITTEEREPORIS  Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter,made the motion to approve the payments oft the bills as presented.  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip' Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X  X    Public Works  (Jordan, Trotter, Rufe) - None.  Police  (Blatt, Trotter, Johnson)  The Police Chiefreported that ai neighborhood crime watch initiative will be organized. The Police purchased a new scheduling software that can be integrated with thepayroll process. The Police Chiefi is researching a small tribal grant for body cameras. Hei mentioned that the  Drug drop offi is schedule for April.  estimated cost for six body cameras is $40,000 plus recurring cost. The new police cruiser is expected to be delivered by the end  House & Ordinances  (Rufe,  6  Fire  (Trabel, Graham,Rufe)  Mr. Trabel read the January fire report.  Thei membership in the volunteer forcei increased to 36members. The firehouse facilities need improvements and will be further discussed atthe next committee meeting.  Recreation  (Johnson, Rufe, Trabel)  Ms. Johnson mentioned that payrates forlife. guards and pool managers are discussed. Quotes  for pickle ball courts are beingsolicited.  Health & sahlation  (Graham, Johnson, Trabel)  Ms. Grahamread the. January Sewer/Garbage collection reports.  Mr. Gratz addressedthe residents' concerns regarding Garbage Pickup calendar. He restated that the regular is continued to bej picked up every week and recyclables every other week. The bidding, discussion fors soliciting new trash bids will start at the March meeting.  Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan) - None.  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES  Ms. Jordan praised the abundance of ebooks available through the "cloud" library. PRIVILEGE OF THE. FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items None.  EXECUTIVE SESSION (None)    ADJOURNMENT  At7:58 pm Council President Blatt entertained ai motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Johnson made  thei motion, seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Norman E: Blatt - Presidento c  By:  SUBMITTED: BY: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  Eric Gratz, Borough Manager  Next Ordinance-876 Next  E