FOUNTAIN HILL BOROUGH COUNCIL  MINUTES December 7, 2020 7:00 P.M.  Due to Governor Tom Wolf's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Disaster Declaration on March 6, 2020, a virtual/remote public Council Meeting was held via phone/zoom. Thei remote participation option for residents was provided on the Borough's website www.fountainhll.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), Pete Lehr (Solicitor), Brad Youst (Hanover Engineering), Chief. Bachert, Jason Quarry (PW Supervisor), Derek  Richmond (Fire Co. Chief), and guests. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked everyone to pledge allegiance to Inc observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Council spent ai moment ofs silence tol honor  the Flag.  the Americans who were. killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.  MINUTES  Minutes of November 18, 2020  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  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - None. MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Gifford was pleased about the: residents' interest ini the Christmas decorating contest.    Council President Blatt asked Mayor Gifford for her recommendation to move thei recently hired  part-time Police Officer Matthew Devers to full-time employment.  Motion  2nd  Yes 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  x  BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT  Sanitary Sewer Inspection Proposals  Mr. Branco asked for ai motion to approve the initiation oft the sanitary sewer inspection project. Mr. Youst (Hanover Engineering) added that actual work could be started after the holiday break considering the contractor's: insurance and bonding process has been completed. Mr. Trabel asked ifa street schedule was set. Mr. Youst explained that the sanitary sewer inspection will include main lines, laterals (public portion oflaterals only), and manholes, but a street schedule has not been established. He also stressed that a "fresh": inspection and video camering ofa all the sanitary infrastructure will be: needed to pursue thej project. Four contractors have submitted proposals sO far - Pipe Services Corporation of West Chester is the lowest bidder.  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  Draft Ordinance - Lateral Inspections  Mr. Branco reiterated that most ofthei inflow and infiltration (I&I) occurs when groundwater and/or storm water from private laterals flows into the wastewater collection system. The draft ordinance is addressing this issue. Hei is asking for a: motion to start the legislative process for the  ordinance. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson  Motion  2nd  Yes X X  No  Abstain Absent    Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Gifford  x X X X X  X  X  Pre-approval for paying bills through the end ofDecember  Mr. Branco asked for permission to pay bills through the end oft the month in case the 2nd Council  Meeting scheduled for December 23, 2020 will be canceled.  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 NEW BUSINESS  X  Request of Ameenah Thompson, 912 Seneca St. requesting parking permission for a gaming truck for 901 minutes (between 10 and 11 30 am) forl her daughter'sb birthday on Jan Mr. Lehr (Solicitor) confirmed that any legal issues would prohibit it. Ms. Johnson raised  17,2021  concerns in light ofCOVID-19 restrictions.  The Motion was denied. RESOLUTIONS  Extending Emergency Declaration  RESOLUTION: NO. 2020- 33  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE: BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVLANIA, AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE CONTINUANCE OFTHE DECLARATION OF ALOÇAL DISASTER EMERGENCY IN THE BOROUGH AS A RESULT OF THE TRANSMISSION OF A NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UNTIL FEBURARY 1, 2021, AND: FOR' THE TAKING OF  ALLI RELATED ACTIONS    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 ORDINANCES 1 none MOTIONS  X  Wiley St. payment applications: #3, 41 for the Wiley St. Reconstruction projecti int theamount  of$2,817.00 (#3) and $19,969.98 (#4).  Mr. Trotter reminded that payment approval needs tol be dependent on the vendor fulfilling Mr. Branco stated funding is provided through Liquid Fuel plus a partial Lehigh County  certain conditions.  Conservation District grant award for the alley grass conversion.  Motion  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  x  Stanley/Hoffert CDBG Grant 2019 payment application # 2 and 3, Grace Industries, Inc.in the amount of $74,622.90 (#2) and $28,650.19 (#3) as certified by Hanover  Engineering. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel  Motion  2nd x  Yes X X x X X  No  Abstain Absent  X    Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford OLD: BUSINESS- -  x X  Council President Blatt inquired about the Body Cameras for Police Officers. Chief Bachert informed that a purchase ofBody Cameras is not grant funded. Currently, only two departments int the Lehigh Valley use them. The estimated cost for Body Cameras is approx. $26k.  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT - none  SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Fountain Hill Fire Company update  Mr. Lehr reminded that the Borough has not exercised certain provisions in the current ordinances. Hel has drafted an ordinance that confirms the status oft the Voluntary Fire Co. as the Mr. Lehr also recommended to amend the bylaws ofVoluntary Fire Co. in respect to the changes in the draft ordinance. Council President Blatt stated that the Borough would cover the legal fees  Borough'sofficial fire department and repeals other sections. Council consented to advertise the draft ordinance.  for the bylaws' amendment.  Borough Manager - Council Meeting Schedule  Mr. Branco reminded Council to review the meeting schedule as referenced in Resolution 2020-  21.  COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance Motion toj pay bills Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Gifford  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Motion  2nd x  Yes x X x X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  X  B. Public Works  (Jordan, Trotter, Rufe) =    Public Works interviews will bel held on December 16. Ms. Halleman is asking to attend. Mr. Lehr stipulated that the Committee Meeting needed to be advertised as a meeting of the  majority to comply with the Sunshine Act.  C.Police  (Blatt, Trotter, Johnson)  Ms. Jordan asked ifthe Police Department is collecting Toys for' Tots again this year. Chief Bachert reported that they are working with Helping Hands instead, wrapping gifts and turning  them over to Turning Point.  D. House & Ordinances E. .Fire  (Rufe, Halleman, Jordan) -1 none (Trabel,Halleman, Rufe)  The Voluntary Fire Co. was selling Christmas trees at the Swimming Pool -1 they are sold out in  the meantime.  F.Recreation  (Johnson, Rufe, Trabel) -  Ms. Johnson announced that the 2021 January meeting will be held to potentially develop a  recreation plan dependent on the status ofCOVID-19 vaccinations.  G.E Health & Sanitation  (Halleman, Johnson, Trabel)  Ms. Halleman read the utility collection reports for November.  H. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan) -1 none.  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES  Ms. Jordan reported that the Bethlehem Area Public Library still offers limited access to browse  for books and/or use the computers. Reservations are required. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items  Mr. Langton of 1215 Broadway asked about the Sanitary Sewer inspection, Mr. Youst elaborated As inquired by Mr. Trabel, Mr. Youst explained that the Sanitary Seweri inspection is to investigate the structural condition oft the sanitary system, document it and determine the scope oft the rehab project. Contractors will be required to submit weekly summary reports for each of the 12 basins and generate a list oft rehab projects to address each basin's needs. The ultimate rehabilitation project will be coordinated with Pennvest after the inspection project.  on the inspection process and scheduling oftraffic regulations.    EXECUTIVE SESSION (ifneeded). -1 none.  ADJOURNMENT  At 8:20: PM Council President Blatt asked for ai motion to adjourn. Mr. Trabel made the motion,  seconded by Ms. Johnson and unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  By:  Norman E. Blatt Jr.- President of Council  SUBMITTED By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Borough Manager  Next Resolution 2020-34 Next ordinance 859