BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 4, 2019 7P.M.  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Ferencin, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trotter, Council President Atkinson, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were Mayor Gifford, Anthony Branco (Executive Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer), Jason Quarry (Public Works Supervisor), Ed Bachert (Police Chief), the Borough Solicitor (Mr. Lehr), the Council President Atkinson called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the  Bethlehem Press representative and guests.  Pledge to the Flag.  Mr. Atkinson asked for a motion to approve oft the  Minutes ofl December 19, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes ofJ January 7, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes of Special Meeting ofJanuary 18, 2019  Motion x  2nd  Yes x X X x X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items - none.  MAYOR'S REPORT  Ms. Gifford read January's Police and Magistrate'sr reports.  Mayor Gifford announced that a "Community Day" will be held at the Stanley Avenue Park and asked for volunteers to assist with this event. A date for Community Day is not set yet. She also thanked the Public Works Department for a job well-done keeping the Borough' 's roads  cleaned and safe during the recent bad weather spell. EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  Broughal Middle School had asked to get permission to usei the Softball field fori the spring softball  season. Mr. Branco asked for a motion to grant permission.  Motion  2nd  Yes X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan    Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo. Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X X X X X X  X  NEW BUSINESS -1 none. RESOLUTIONS -I none. ORDINANCES  Second reading  ORDINANCE NO. 848 BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  ANORDINANCE. AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, CHAPTER 15,PART3, PROHIBITING PARKING AT VARIOUS TIMES, AMENDING SCHEDULEIC (A)TO PROHBIT PARKING ON OAK STREET FROM THE: INTERSECTION WITH CHURCH ALLEY TO THE BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, that Chapter 15, Part 3, shall be amended as follows:  INTERSECTION WITH HILL: STREET  1.  Schedule 1(A), Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations, shall be amended as follows:  ADD: STREET Oak Street intersection with Oak Street intersection with  SIDE East West  BETWEEN  Intersection of Church Alley going North to the Intersection of Church Alley going North to the  Hill Street (no parking, no stopping) Hill Street (noj parking, no stopping)  2. GENERAL REPEALER. All Ordinances or parts of ordinances, and all resolutions or part of 3. SEVERABILITY. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that if a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provisions of this Ordinance to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, the effect ofs such decision shall be limited to those provisions which are expressly stated in the decision tol be invalid or ineffective, and all other provisions oft this Ordinance shall continue to be separately and fully effective. Borough Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section or  resolutions, inconsistent herewith shall be and arel herewith repealed.    part thereof, other than any part declared invalid, if it has advance knowledge that any part would be 4.1 PROCEDURALI DEFECTSINENACTIMET.Anypoedunl challenge shall bei filed in accordance 5.1 ENACTMENT. Under Authority ofLaw, Borough Council of Fountain Hill hereby enacts and ordains into an Ordinance the attached documents this date of. January 23, 2019. The provisions ofthis Ordinance  declared invalid. with applicable law.  shall become effective immediately from the date of passage ofthis Ordinance.  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X X x X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo. Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  To1 meet thej provisions ofOrdinance! No 8481 the Public Works Department is ordering "No Parking Signs". In addition, Ms. Halleman encouraged a general clarification on the "No Parking" situation ini thel Borough ensuring that there is less impediment by people on the public Right of Way. Mr. Branco confirmed that apron parking broadly referring to the practice of parking in the space between one's driveway and the  street is legal. MOTIONS  Request of Beverly A. Gasper for a handicap sign at 623 Greene Court, Apt. 1 because of medical reasons (all documentation was provided to the Executive Administrator). Ms. Halleman asked to present the medical records to the public. However, Mr. Lehr, the  solicitor, advised against it  Motion X  2nd  Yes x x x x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  x x    Land Tech Enterprises - final payment of$14,117.00 for Phase II work completed at Lechauweki Springs Park. Phase II was funded by DCNR and DCED Grants and a  $25,000 St.Luke's Hospital contribution. Phase III is still coming up.  Motion  2nd X  Yes x x x X X x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  OLD BUSINESS  UCC. Appeals Board (9/18/17) -1 need 3 members Fire Inspection Appeals Board - need 2 members  Mayor Gifford informed she might have a member volunteering to serve on the UCC  Appeals Board.  Mr. Mayrosh applied for membership on the Fire Inspection Appeals Board.  Mr. Branco explained that the Fire Inspection Appeals Board checks on building compliance according to the UCC Code. The Fire Marshall investigates fires in the Borough but cannot be on the Fire Inspection Appeals Board at the same time. A Borough Generally speaking, any School Board or Council member can be ona a Civil Servicel Board.  Council Member can be on the Fire Inspection Appeals Board. Disruptive Conduct Appeals Board - need 3 members  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT  Applications for leading the Summer Recreation Program are coming in. Council President Atkinson also reported that a partnership with the local Elementary School is sought for  recreational activities. SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Mr. Lehr reported that a lien was filed for three years of unpaid Garbage fees for 1327 Church  Street. Since payment was received, the lien was removed.  COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter read the Check Detail reports for January 2019 and asked for a motion to approve of  the expenditures.    Motion  2nd X  Yes X x X X X x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  B. Public Works  (Jordan, Atkinson, Trotter)  Ms. Jordan read the Public Works Hours Worked reports for the month ofJanuary.  C.Police  (Atkinson, Trotter, Blatt)  Mr. Atkinson read January's Police report. D. House & Ordinances  (Blatt, Halleman, Jordan)  Mr. Blatt noted that the issue with feral cats is reviewed again.  E.) Fire  (Trabel, Ferencin, Halleman)  Mr. Trabel read January's Fire report.  F. Recreation none  (Ferencin, Atkinson, Trabel) (Halleman, Ferencin, Trabel)  G.Health & Sanitation  Ms. Halleman read January' S reports for collections of Sewer and Garbage rents.  H. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  none-  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES  Library - Ms. Jordan informed that the City of Bethlehem Public Library offers multiple new programs, among others Book Clubs for adults. The Borough website offers a link to the Library. Recreation - Because oft the concession stand within the Pool premises, visitors were not allowed tol bring food items. The committee is considering bringing in Food Trucks as an alternative. Fire - The committee thanked the Voluntary Fire Department for selling Christmas trees in the  Pool area.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items    Mr. Lugardo on 16 Warren St. asked about the Police ticketing vehicles parked across the street. Council President Atkinson pointed out that from November 1 to March 31 parking was only Mr. Arnold on 12 Warren St. reported that visitors were ticketed by the Police for a parking violation across the street while parked before the end ofMarch, but after the bad winter weather. He referred to and inquired about a verbal agreement of "no enforcement" of parking violations The Executive Administrator and the Police Chiefwill look further into the issue. The option of  allowed on one: side oft the street to give clearance for the snow plow.  during warm weather.  having a "Snow Emergency" sign to avoid "No Parking" will be reviewed.  EXECUTIVE SESSION (ifneeded) )-none.  ADJOURNMENT unanimously approved.  At 7:50 PM, Mr. Atkinson made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Ferencin and  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Leo Atkinson - President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED BY By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Officer  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator  Next Ordinance- 849 Next Resolution-2019-24