FOUNTAIN HILL BOROUGH COUNCIL  MINUTES March 1,2021 7:00 P.M.  Duet to Governor Tom Wolf's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Disaster Declaration on March 6, 2020, a virtual/remote public Council Meeting was held viaj phone/zoom. The remote participation option for residents was provided on the Borough's website www.ountainhl.org Remotely participating Council members were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trabel, Ms. Halleman, and Mayor Gifford. Also remotely participating were Anthony Branco (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance. Director), ChiefBachert, Mr.  Wargo (Zoning Officer), Pete Lehr (Solicitor) and guests.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked everyone to pledge allegiance to  the Flag. MINUTES  Motion to approve the February 17, 2021 minutes  Motion X  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip' Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR  Presentation by Mr. Michael McAuliffe Miller of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott,  LLC  Mr. Miller described the firm' s capabilities in the area oflabor and employment matters to service as outside counsel for labor and employment matters. The firm has extensive experience in representing public employers across the Commonwealth at the state, county, city, township, borough and authority levels and routinely training public sector elected officials, managers, in-  house counsel, etc. on employment-related issues.  Mr. Spencer of 1035 Jeter Ave suggested to publish legal notices on the Borough's  website and/or social media.    He requested an update on the refuse collection complaints that were discussed at the February 17,2021 Council Meeting. Council President Blatt referred the issue back to Mr. Spencer raised the question what benefits the additional hiring of a part-time  the Health & Sanitation Committee for review. Zoning Assistant would bring.  MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Gifford encouraged residents to get vaccinated. She also praised residents' neighborly  behavior assisting others in need during the: recent winter storms.  BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT  Mr. Branco reported that at the February 10, 2021 Fountain Hill Stormwater Authority Meeting Hanover Engineering is communicating with the owner of a retention basin on his property to potentially extend the basin as a proper control measure to meet water quality standards.  NEW BUSINESS -I none. RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTIONNO.202I-6  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVLANIA, AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE CONTINUANCE OF THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY IN THE BOROUGH AS A RESULT OF THE TRANSMISSION OF A NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UNTIL MAY3 3, 2021,AND: FOR THE' TAKING OF ALL. RELATED ACTIONS  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  X    ORDINANCES  Council President Blatt asked for a: motion to approve Ordinance No. 861.  ORDINANCE NO. 861  ANC ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, REQUIRING TESTING, INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND: REPLACEMENT OF BUILDING SEWERS AND SEWER LATERALS AND PROVIDING FOR REMEDIES  ANDPENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.  Motion X  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Gifford MOTIONS = none. OLD BOSINESS - none. COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT  Council President Blatt reminded that the Playground is open now. Old signage is posted on the Ini regard to the refuse collection complaints expresses at the February 17,2021 Council Meeting, Council President Blatt suggested to discuss any options in a Health & Sanitation  premises. New signage is on order.  Committee meeting. SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Mr. Lehr reported that Salisbury Township intends to appeal the favorable summaryjudgment in  the ongoing litigation. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter asked for ai motion to approve the expenditures paid in the month of February 2021.    Motion  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford B. Public Works  X  (Jordan, Trotter, Rufe)  Ms. Jordan reported that Cody Zrinski's (one oft the Public Works employees still inj probation) CDL testing is postponed because oft thel DOT's scheduling conflict. She asked for ai motion to  extend his probationary period until he completes the CDL test.  Motion X  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  Mr. Branco suggested ai memorandum of agreement to end the probationary period as soon as he  passes the CDL test. Council President Blatt asked for an amended motion.  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford personal reasons.  X  Ms. Jordan reported that David Jones, the recently hired Public Works employee, resigned for    C.Police  (Blatt, Trotter, Johnson)  Mr. Branco reported that the DCED authorized to use: remaining Office Security grant funds to  redo the police lobby area and order a newi police camera security system.  D. House & Ordinances E. Fire F.R Recreation  (Rufe, Halleman, Jordan) - none. (Trabel, Halleman, Rufe) - none. (Johnson, Rufe, Trabel)  Ms. Johnson reported that the YMCA submitted the draft pool management contract. It will be reviewed in the upcoming March 17, 2021 committee meeting and then presented to Council. Council President Blatt inquired about a potential Playground program for the summer. Ms. Johnson referred to next committee meeting to discuss costs involved with the program and  additional costs related to CDC sanitation requirements.  G.F Health & Sanitation  (Halleman, Johnson, Trabel)  Ms. Halleman read the February Sewer/Garbage collection reports.  H. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter asked Mr. Wargo explain his need to hire an additional part-time Codes/Zoning office secretary. Mr. Wargo explained he needs assistance to help with the paperwork related to the Mr. Trotter asked fora a1 motion to approve the hiring ofa part-time secretary for 201 hours/week for $15/hour based on Mr. Wargo's explanation and the Finance Committee's recommendation to  expanded rental activities. provide the assistance. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  Motion  2nd X  Yes X X X  No  Abstain Absent  X  X  X X  Mr. Rufe suggested that the Rental Fees should be increased by $15/unit to pass the cost of the additional part-time employee on to landlords. Mr. Branco reminded that levy of these fees must not result in a profit and recommended not to raise the Rental Fee. The solicitor stated that the desire toj potentiallyincrease the Rental Feei needs tol be approved via a separate resolution. Council    President Blatt asked Mr. Branco to prepare such a resolution and present at the next Council  Meeting.  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES -none.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items  Mr. Spencer of1035. Jeter Ave supported Mr. Rufe's suggestion toi increase thel Rental Fees tol help Mayor Gifford agreed with Mr. Rufe's suggestion to increase the Rental Fees but cautioned to not strain the landlord/tenant relationship. Mr. Wargo pointed out that close to $40,000 Rental Fees 2020 are in arrears and the Rental Fees were increased to ai total of $60/unit beginning in 2021.  fund the hiring oft the part-time secretary.  EXECUTIVE SESSION (ifneeded) - none.  ADJOURNMENT  At 8:35 PM Council President Blatt asked for ai motion to adjourn. Ms. Johnson made the  motion, seconded by Ms. Jordan and unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  By:.  Norman E. Blatt Jr.- President of Council  SUBMITTED By: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  Anthony Branco, Borough Manager  Next Resolution 2021-6 Next ordinance 862