BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  January 7,2019 7P.M.  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were. Anthony Branco (Executive Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer), Pete Lehr (Borough Solicitor), and guests.  Council Vice-President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the Pledge to the Flag. Mr. Blatt also called for a moment of silence for the passing of Council  President, Lawrence "Larry" Rapp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  1. Minutes ofNovember 8, 2018 Council Meeting  Motion X  2nd  Yes x x x X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  2. Minutes ofl November 21, 2018 Council Meeting  Motion  2nd x  Yes x x x x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X    3. Minutes oft the December 3, 2018 Council Meeting  Motion x  2nd X  Yes x x x x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie. Jordan Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford elect him.  Ms. Jordan nominated Council Vice President Norman Blatt to be Council President and asked to  Motion X  2nd X  Yes x x x  No X x x  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford and asked to elect him. Annamarie Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  Subsequently, Ms. Halleman nominated Council Member Leo Atkinson to be Council President  Motion  2nd x  Yes X x X  No x X X  Abstain Absent  X  Since the votes for the election for Council President were tied between thei two candidates, Mayor Gifford cast the decisive vote for Mr. Atkinson to be the newly elected Council President. Mr.  Atkinson took the meeting over: from Mr. Blatt.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items  Ms. Megan Martin, a Fountain Hill Borough resident on 1258 Broadway, presented the "Project Lifesaver" to Council and suggested to Council to become a member agency. Project Lifesaveris a 501 (C)(3) community based, public safety, non-profit organization that provides law enforcement, fire/rescue, and caregivers with a program designed toj protect, and when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering. The program is run at a municipality level by public safety agencies, such as the  local Police Department.    Mayor Gifford is simultaneously going to address the Police Department to get additional quotes  on "Search and Rescue" technology equipment.  MAYOR'S REPORT  The Mayor expressed her deep sorrow for the passing ofthel late Council President, Larry Rapp. Ms. Gifford reported that she had read the Mayoral Proclamation to Larry Rapp honoring him for thei many years ofs service to the Borough and its various organizations a few days before his passing. She thanked Council for their support tol have Dodson Field renamed to the late Council  President's name.  Mayor Gifford updated Council on the latest Police report.  Mayor Gifford announced a new initiative, "Fountain Hill Prowl", to get more residents involved in the efforts of the Small Business Alliance to help and promote local businesses.  EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  Cleaning Services (proposals);  Service Master - weekly cleaning, $6,840.00/yr. JMI- weekly cleaning, $6,708.00/yr.  Mr. Branco recommended to engage Service Master, a local cleaning company.  Motion  2nd x  Yes x x x x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  Title 8 ofthe Pennsylvania Assembly requires to fill a vacancy in an elective borough office (i.e. Council seat) within thirty (30) days after the vacancy happens, or ifit fails to do sO, fill the vacancy within fifteen (15) additional days by the vacancy board. The vacancy board shall consist ofthe council, exclusive of the mayor, and one registered elector oft the borough who shall be appointed by the council at the council's first meeting each calendar year or as soon as practical Mr. Branco presented a letter ofinterest from Jose Rosado to serve as Vacancy Chairman. The term will expire on 12/31/2019. (this is a yearly appointment).  and who shall act as chair oft the vacancy board.  Motion X  2nd  Yes x X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt    Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  X X X  However, Mr. Branco reported to have already received two (2) letters ofinterest to fill the vacant council seat. He introduced the two applicants, Ms. Vanessa Figueroa and Mr. Francis Ferencin, Council President Atkinson then invited the candidates to present themselves to Council and explain their interest in becoming a council member. Both candidates followed the invitation and highlighted their accomplishments and experiences as expressed in their written resumes and their The Solicitor stated that a Resolution was needed to appoint a new council member. Any new  who were attending the Council Meeting to Council.  special interest to become an active council member.  council member is required to:  Being a registered elector Being a Borough resident.  Not serving on a school board or charter school  A Special Council Meeting was scheduled for January 18th, 2019 at 5:30 pm at Borough Hall to interview all candidates and elect the new council member, with the Mayor serving as a tiebreaker  (ifneeded).  Motion  2nd  Yes x X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  NEW BUSINESS = none. RESOLUTIONS  Resolution 2019-1 Establishing Holiday Schedule for 2019 Resolution 2019-4 Appointment ofl MECAB Representative  Resolution 2019-3 Appointment of Northampton Tax Collection Committee Resolution 2019-5 Appointment for 2019 Professional Services, Borough Resolution 2019-6 Appointment for 2019 Professional Services, Labor Attorney Resolution 2019-7 Appointment for 2019 Professional Services, Engineer  Delegates for 2019 Solicitor    Resolution 2019-8 Appointment for 2019 Professional Services, Solicitor for Resolution 2019-9 Appointment for 2019 Professional Services, Code Review Resolution 2019-1 10 Appointment for 2019 Professional Services, Insurance Resolution 2019-11 Appointment of Sewage Enforcement Officers Resolution 2019-12 Approving Municipal Retirement Trust CAO: for2019 Resolution 2019-13 Designating Banks and Savings & Loans as Depositories Resolution 2019-14 Establishing Fee Schedule for 2019 Resolution 2019-15 Appointments to Committees Resolution 2019-16 Appointing Berkheimer as Liaison between Borough Resolution 2019-17 Appointment for 2019 Professional Services, Auditors Resolution 2019-18 Pool Rates for the 2019 Swim Season Resolution 2019-19 Appointing CAO: for the Non-Uniformed Pension Plan Resolution 2019-20 Appointing HIPPA Officers for 2019 Resolution 2019-21 Disposal of Records  Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board  & Inspection Broker  Officials and Berkheimer  All resolutions are the same as last year's 's, except for Resolution 201-14 Establishing Fee Schedule  (i.e. Building Permits etc.) for 2019, and serve as a reminder for Council.  Motion x  2nd  Yes x X x x X x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL RESOLUTIONI NO.2019-22  A RESOLUTION OFT THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, RE-NAMINGTHE DODSON STREET BALLFIELD AS THE LAWRENCE "LARRY" RAPP  MEMORIAL BALLFIELD  WHEREAS, Lawrence E. "Larry" Rapp has served the Borough of] Fountain Hill for  eighteen years as a member of Borough Council; and    WHEREAS, Larry has volunteered twenty-five years to the Fountain Hill Little League WHEREAS, Larry is a founding member oft the Fountain Hill Connie Mack Baseball, WHEREAS, Larry has also served as on the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley  as a coach, manager officer, and Board of Directors; and  serving as a manager; and  Connie Mack, and President ofthe State Connie Mack Organization, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:  The Borough Council oft the Borough of Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, expresses it sincere gratitude for the many years ofdedication to the Borough of Fountain Hill by Lawrence "Larry" Rapp and hereby dedicate the Dodson Street Ballfield as the Lawrence The Resolution 2019-22 was tabled until Council agrees on the ultimate naming of the Dodson  "Larry" Rapp Memorial Ballfield.  Street Ballfield.  ORDINANCES -1 none. MOTIONS - none. OLD BUSINESS  UCC Appeals Board (9/18/17)  Mayor Gifford notified Council she might have a potential member to serve on the UCC Appeals  Board.  Oak St./Church St. no parking (12/3/2018)  Mr. Branco reported that there are still problems with cars parked on Oak Street blocking Public Works and Republic Services vehicles and residents on Clewell and Tombler Streets to get to their garages and/or back yards. He asked for ai motion to extend the "No Parking" area.  Motion x  2nd  Yes x X x x x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  The Solicitor is going to draft an ordinance prohibiting parking on Oak Street from thei intersection with Church Alley to the intersection with Hill Street for Council to act on at the Wednesday,  January 23,2019 Council Meeting.    COUNCIL VICE-I PRESIDENTNEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT REPORT-I NONE. The closing on the purchase oft the property on 1336 Russell Ave ("Hosey) was successful.  SOLICITOR'S REPORT  COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Motion  2nd x  Yes x x X X x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  B. Public Works  (Jordan, Rapp, Trotter)  Motion to extend the probation of! Mr. Bradley DeFiore for an additional 61 months  (6/11/2019) to complete the CDL license.  Motion x  2nd  Yes X x X X x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie. Jordan Leo. Atkinson Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Philip' Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford C.Police D. House & Ordinances E. Fire F.R Recreation G. Health & Sanitation  X  (Trotter, Gifford) - was read by the Mayor (Blatt, Halleman) n/a (Atkinson, Trabel, Halleman) n/a (Trabel, Atkinson, Blatt) n/a (Halleman, Jordan, Trabel)  Ms. Halleman read the collection report for the month of December 2018.  H. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt) n/a  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES  Leo Atkinson - discussion ofjob descriptions for Summer Recreation program    The job descriptions for the Park Director and the two Assistants (i.e. the paid positions) and/or hiring the YMCA for the summer program are discussed and  reviewed.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items n/a  Executive Session (ifneeded) n/a ADOURNMENT  At8 8:05 PM, Mr. Trabel made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Jordan and unanimously  approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Leo Atkinson - President of Council  By:  ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Officer  Next Resolution 2019-21 Next ordinance # 848