BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  July 24, 2019 7:00 PM  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Ferencin, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Atkinson, Mayor Gifford, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were Anthony Branco (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer), Ed Bachert (Police Chief), members ofthe Council President Atkinson called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the The documents listed below were provided to Council for the. July 24, 2019 Council meeting;  Fountain Hill Police Department and guests.  Pledge to the Flag.  1. Minutes ofJune 19, 2019 Council Meeting 2. Minutes ofJuly 1, 2019 Council Meeting 3. Thomas Redding stickball request  4. Richard and Mary Theresa Taglang request to close streets 5. Resolution 2019-30 DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund Program  6. Stormwater Draft Ordinance  DRAFT MINUTES  Minutes ofJune 19, 2019 Council Meeting - DRAFT (Revisions to be submitted to Ms. Minutes of. July 1, 2019 Council Meeting - DRAFT (Revisions to be submitted to Ms.  Voges in writing) Voges in writing)  Mayor Gifford welcomed Isaac Jimenez as the newj part-time Police Officer and held the swearing-  inc ceremony. RESENTATIONS)  Ms. Colleen Deer, President of Mockenhaupt Benefits Group, presented the Actuarial Valuation Report as of January 1, 2019 for the Borough of Fountain Hill Police Pension Plan and the Actuarial Valuation Report as of January 1, 2018 for the Borough of Fountain Hill on The biennial Actuarial Valuation Report for the Police Pension Plan establishes the underlying figures upon which all contribution requirements and State aid arel based on for the next two years. The OPEB Plan does not require funding; it is a pay-as-you-go plan. It mainly reports the OPEB  Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions (OPEB).  liabilities as valued by the actuary.    PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items 1 none.  RESOLUTIONS  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION 2019-3 30  APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MULTIMODAL Beit RESOLVED, that the Borough of Fountain Hill ofLehigh County hereby request a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant ofS1,642,608.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for the replacement of deteriorated, missing, and broken curb and sidewalk Be itF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator and Lawrence Rapp, Council President as the official(s) to execute all documents and agreements between the Borough ofF Fountain Hill and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant. L,Anthony Branco, duly qualified Secretary of the Borough of Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, PA, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote oft the Borough Council of the Borough of] Fountain Hill at ai regular meeting held. July 24, 2019 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes oft the Borough of Fountain Hill and remains in effect as of this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Iaffix my hand and attach the seal oft the Borough of Fountain Hill,  TKANSPORTATION FUND (MTF) PROGRAM  along Broadway (SR 2002).  this 24th day ofJuly, 2019. Name of Applicant County Secretary  Motion  2nd  Yes  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Norman Blatt Annamarie Jordan    Larry Rapp Doug' Trotter Helen Halleman Mayor Carolee Gifford ATTEST:  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  By:  By:  Anthony Branco Borough Secretary  Leo Atkinson President of Council  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  ORDINANCES -I none. MOTIONS  Action to accept the bid received for 1336 Russell Ave (Hosey)  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X X X X  No X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X    Request from Mr. Thomas Redding for the annual stickball classic on 8/3/19 from 9 AM  to 9PM. All documents have been received.  Motion  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 OLD BUSINESS  X  X  Mr. Branco reported on the conversation he had with the State Police to inquire about part-time patrol services in lieu of local police force. A State Police representative typically comes to a public Council Meeting and explains the type of patrol services they provide. Mr. Branco noted some of the benefits of a local police force versus State Police patrol services. The Police Chief emphasized that State Police does not enforcel local ordinances but only work on a "priority" basis.  DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS)  Request ofRichard and Mary Theresa Taglang to block offt the alley between Smiley Ave. and Norway Place and Sioux and Church Streets on August 17 from 3 to 9 PM for a  wedding celebration  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    Stormwater Authority Ordinance - House & Ordinance Motion to advertise  Motion x  2nd  Yes 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  X  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items -  Council welcomed Zachary Carraghan from Boy Scout Troop 364 as a guest ini the audience.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  At 8:15 PM Council retreated for an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. At 8:20 PM Ms. Halleman excused herself from the remainder of the meeting. Council returned from the Executive Session at 8:50 PM. On ai motion by Ms. Jordan, seconded by Mr. Trotter Ms. Cordula Voges was promoted to the position of Finance Director with a salary of$65,000/year effective  immediately. Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford ADJOURNMENT  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  X  X  The meeting adjourned at 9 PM followed by Ms. Jordan's s motion and passing unanimously.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL    LEHIGH COUNTY,PENNENNSYLVANIA Leo Atkinson - President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED BY By: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Officer  Anthony Branco, Borough Manager  Next Ordinance -8 853 Next Resolution-2019-31