Minutes BOROUGH COUNCIL February 22, 2023 7P.M.  The Council Meeting was held in-person at Borough Hall. Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trabel, and Mayor Johnson. Mr. Rufe, and Ms. Graham were absent. Also in attendance were Eric Gratz (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges  (Finance Director), Dave Berger (Solicitor) and guests.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council President Blatt called thei meeting to order and asked for everyone toriseforti the Pledge  to thel Flag. MINUTES  Approval of the minutes ofFebruary 6, 2023 as amended.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X X  Council President Blatyanouncethat theagenda is amended to include an executive session  regarding some personneli issues PRESENTATIONS)  Proposed ZoningTekt Amendment Matthew Longenberger, Bohler Engineering Mr. Lagebergerhighigng the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's (LVPC) comments on the proposed zoning ordinance amendment seeking to reduce the minimum lot area requirement for apartments in the Town Center Zoning District. The LVPCis supportive Ofthe text amendment that will meet numerous goals and policies ofits regional plan. Mr. Longenberer also cited an article by Becky Bradley, LVPC's Executive Director, arguing that the text amendment would promote the effort to alleviate the Council President Blatt asked what the minimum lot requirements are in other municipalities. Mr. Longenberger stated that Wilson Borough, Bath Borough, and the City  housing shortage.  ofBethlehem, Allentown, and Easton have similar limits.    Ms. Johnson and Ms. Jordan inquired about the proposed occupancy oft the planned units in the Fountain Hill Town Center. Mr. Berger clarified that the 1,150 sfrefer to the lot size, not the apartment size. He also stated that the Fountain Hill Town Center project already received zoning reliefi for parking. Mr. Longenberger explained that most apartments in the After the discussion, Council President Blatt asked ifthere was a motion to authorize Mr. Gratz to advertise the zoning ordinance amendment and get its approval on the April  Fountain Hill Town Center will be one-bedroom apartments.  meeting agenda. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. BlattJr. Mayor Johnson  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X  Abstain Absent  X X  X  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR/ PRESCHEPULEDAPone. DRAFT RESOLUTIONS FOR REVIEWONOTe  DRAFT ORDINANCES FORREVEWADVERTISEMENT  ORDINANCE NO.8 876  AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL, CHAPTER 15, PART 3, SECTION 302 (C)(3), TO DELETE/ADD CERTAIN HANDICAPPED PARKING  SPACES. ADD: STREET Lynn Street (South)  SIDE front  LOCATION 603  Mr. Gratz'stated that the application was complete and approved. Council President Blatt asked ifs someone wanted to make the motion to authorize Mr. Gratz to advertise the  ordinance. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter  Motion 2nd X  Yes X X  No  Abstain Absent X  X    Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X X  X  Ms. Jordan abstained because she is the applicant asking to add the handicapped parking  fork herself. OLD BUSINESS  Recreation Committee Meeting/Pool Discussion =  Ms. Johnson summarized the discussions the Recreation Committee had regarding the operation oft the pool. All pool related job descriptions (i.e. Pooll Mânager, Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard, and Cashier): including pay: rates werei reviewed and-approved with theekception that the lifeguards will not have access to the pool chemicais andthef flter, The calibration of the water quality with pool chemicals continues to,be monitored by the-Public Works The Community Coalition partnered with Bethlehem Townshipand. the City of Allentown allowing future Fountain Hill lifeguards toj participate in their lifeguard training classes for $250 and $200 respectively. It was determined that atotal of twelve lifeguards will be Ms. Johnson reported that the electrical contractor, Westside Hammer, will complete the electrical work at the pool byt theendlofthe week. The pool pump contractor was contacted and will inspect in the near-future. Fhe volunteer and the Votech students work was discussed. Mr. Gratz will contactthe Votech school to work out details.. All Votech students will be accompanied by Aspervisoninstivgdr. Before the pool is filled with water, a crack in the pool needs to be fixedTher most cost-effective way to solve this issue is reviewed. The additionalactivityi program efferings at the pool that the Community Coalition suggested were disçussed. General consent was toi move them to late morning, sO that PublicWorks would-have sufficient timet to prepare the facility for use. The Recreations Committeealso reviewed thei material for this year'ss summer Park Program that Ms. Kaileigh Levernier, last year's coordinator, had submitted. Ms. Based on theRecreation Committee'sreview, Ms.. Johnson made the motion to approve  Department.  needed.  Levernier intends to return thisyear.  thej pool job descriptions and the 2023 Park Program.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert. Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel  X  X  X    Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X  Finally, all jobs will be advertised in conjunction with the Community Coalition both on  social media and at local schools. DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS)  Council President Blatt reminded that Fountain Hill's "Restaurant Weksongoingand  encouraged to try out the paricpatingrstaurants.  COUNCIL ACTIONI ITEMS  Warren Street Mill & Overlay Project  -  Approving final payment to Gaver Industries,Anc, dbaBarkeraBaiker Paving for the Warren Street Mill and Overlay Project in the amouofs23,684.90 as recommended by  the Borough Engineer. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jrè May@rJohnson  Motion 2nd  es  Abstain Absent  X X  X  Mr.Gratz-mentioned thatthed check willbeh held until the outstanding maintenance bond has  been provided.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non Agenda Items - None.  EXECUTIVESESESSION-ADJOURNMENT  At 7:25 pm Council President entertained ai motion to adjourn to the Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Mr.Trabel made thei motion, seconded by Ms. Jordan and unanimously  approved.    BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL LEHIGH COUNTY,PENNENNSYLVANIA Norman B. Blatt President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED: BY: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  Eric Gratz, Borough Manager  Next Ordinance - 877 Next Resolution-2023-12