Minutes BOROUGH COUNCIL September. 21, 2022 7P.M. The Council Meeting was held in-person at Borough Hall. Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trabel, Mayor. Johnson, and Ms. Graham. Also, in attendance were Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the Pledge to the Flag. Eric Gratz (Borough Manager) and guests. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of September 6, 2022 as amended. Motion 2nd X Yes No X X X X X X X Abstain Absent Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson X PRESENTATIONS) - None. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR/ PRE-SCHEDULED - None. DRAFT RESOLUTIONS FOR REVIEW RESOLUTION NO. 2022-26 AJ RESOLUTION OF THEI BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ESTABLISHING A FORMAL POLICY FOR NON-PROFIT ENTITIES TO REQUEST MONETARY DONATIONS. Mr. Gratz] pointed out that thel Borough Code does not allow donations to school districts, but donations to ai food bank are permissible. When inquired by Council President Blatt Mr. Gratz suggested to publish details ofai final donation policy on the Borough's website and social media to: inform potential applicants accordingly. Mr. Gratz also stated that the request for applicants to provide financial information is to show the use of donated funds. Council consented toj present the draft resolution at the next council meeting. DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR REVIEW & ADVERTISEMENT ORDINANCE NO.871 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, CHAPTER 15,1 PART3, SECTION302 (0)0,TODELETPADDCERTAINHAINHANDICAPPED: PARKING SPACES. ADD: STREET North Bergen St. SIDE front LOCATION 918 Mr. Gratz mentioned that the criteria for adding the above handicapped parking space have been met and Mr. Gratz pointed out that ai motion to advertise this draft ordinance is needed tol be able to present ate either the next October or November meetings. Council President asked for a motion to advertise the above approved. ordinance. Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor. Johnson Motion 2nd Yes No X X X X X X X Abstain Absent X X ORDINANCE NO. 872 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 729, STORMWATER ORDINANCE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ESTABLISHING A: NEW STORMWATER ORDINANCE TO COMPLY WITH UPDATED. DEPI REGULATIONS. Mr. Gratz explained that the Stormwater Authority followed Ms. Smith's (Hanover Engineering) recommendation to establish ai new Stormwater ordinance that includes all language that DEP and the Council President Blatt asked for a motion to advertise the above ordinance as well. LVPC arel looking for. Motion 2nd X Yes No X X X X Abstain Absent Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter X Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. MayorJohnson OLD BUSINESS X X X Mr. Gratz reported that the second tranche of the ARPA funds (approx.$242k) have been received. As originally discussed, the ARPA funds were designated in its entirety fori infrastructure projects. Mr. Gratz explained that the total base and contingency bids for the Broadway Curb and Sidewalk project exceed the grant award for the project and suggested to use the funds to be able to complete the Broadway Curb and Council President asked for a motion to authorize the use oft the. ARPA funds for the Broadway Curb and Sidewalk project in its entirety. Sidewalk project. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson Motion 2nd Yes No X X X X X X X Abstain Absent X X DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS) Mr. Gratz suggested to schedule the Budget meetings (i.e. Meeting as a whole) as follows: October 26, 2022 at 6 pm - General Fund, Liquid Fuels, Capital Projects November. 2, 2022 at 61 pm = Sewer, Health, Fire, Library Funds November 16, 2022 at 61 pm - Any unfinished business, ifneeded. Council consented and authorized Mr. Gratz to advertise accordingly. CDBG Award Mr. Gratz reported that the Borough received notice ofthe 2022 CDBG grant award for. Jeter Ave (here: Kieffer to. Hoffert and Hoffert to Bergen Streets) in the amount of$257,100. Theo official award is forthcoming and will require a vote to accept at that time. COUNCIL ACTIONITEMS Council President Blatt asked for a motion to approve the 2023 Minimum Municipal Obligations (MMO) for the Police and the PMRS (Defined Benefit and Cash Balance) pension plans as presented in thel Memo to Council Motion 2nd Yes No X X X X X X X Abstain Absent Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor. Johnson X X PRIVILEGE OF THE. FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items -None. EXECUTIVE SESSION (None) ADJOURNMENT At 7:16 pm Council President entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Johnson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously approved. BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Norman E Blatt - President ofCouncil By: SUBMITTED: BY: ATTEST: By: Cordula Voges, Finance Director Eric Gratz, Borough Manager Next Ordinance - 873 Next Resolution - 2022-27