Minutes BOROUGH COUNCIL October3 3, 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, and Mayor Johnson. Ms. Graham was absent. Also, in attendance were Eric Gratz (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance Director), Jason Quarry (Public Works Supervisor), Ed BacherPolice Chief), Dave Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for-the Pledge  Berger (Solicitor), and guests.  to the Flag. MINUTES  7  Approval oft the minutes of September 21, 2022 as amended  Motion 2nd X  Yes No 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/ PRE-SCHEDULED  940 CherokeeLLC o0 proposed Text Amendment to. Zoning Ordinance Mr. Joseph Piperato, attorney, and the engineer for the developer (940 Cherokee LLC) requested time to present to Council on the possibility ofa text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. They seek the reduction oft the: square footage to 1190 squft to allow a 2nd four- story building on the premises because Zoning denied their request for a variance. Mr. Berger stated that Council can decide: ift they would consider at text amendment to the zoning ordinance. Mr. Berger will work then with the developer's attorney to draft an amendment. The Borough will charge the appropriate fee to the applicant, ifCouncil allows toj proceed. The amendment would then go to the Planning Commission before returning to Council President Blatt asked Council if they considered the desired text amendment. Council  Council for adoption. consented.    MAYOR'SI REPORT-None. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT Roadwork Update  The pedestrian crossing at Broadway/Delaware will be completed any day. Also, the traffic  sign signal will bej put up by the end ofthe week.  The Broadway Curb & Sidewalk project will be started early November  The: micro surfacing project on Delaware. Avenue from Uncas to BroadwayEarly is scheduled to start early November as well, ift the weather permits it. Otherwise, the project.will have to be moved to 2023. The milling requires 2 days - during that time traffic limitations and no parking will bei in effect. Final dates will be published on the wghstpaidpcialhedia.  Crossing Guard Pay  The City of Bethlehem pays $15/hour Bethlehem çity schools. Upon the Bethlehem Area School District's Superintendent: ARGRrwaA to offer an increase of the Borough portion of the Crossing Guard's pay from $4.15/hour to $7.15/hour and ask the Bethlehem Area School District to follow suit. ABerough representative would present the  45  suggestion accordingly to the School Board Capital Project Planning for Budget2023  Mr. Gratz mentioned that the Sioux Streefproject (1100 block of Sioux) is postponed to 2023 due to cost increases for the ofheri roadprojects. Council had indicated to also include the curb and sidewalk repair. The Sjoux Street construction cost will be funded with Liquid Fuel funds. However, curb and sidewalk répair çost are not eligible for Liquid Fuel funding. Mr. Gratz asked, ifCouncil inténds topay forthe property owners' portion ofthe curb and sidewalk cost orask property owners toj payfori it. Thecost would need tol bei factored into thel budget. Council  consented to factor thèse costs into thel Budget 2023.  Pedestrian_Grossing Signs,  Ini respotgeloaresiden's: réquest, road signs for thej pedestrian Delaware crossing are ordered. In addition, Mr. Quarry provided cost information for potentially 2 advisory flashing signs ($3,500/sign) These flashing signs cannot be enforced, but the Police Chiefapproved ofthem. A final decision whether or not to purchase will be reviewed and made in one of the next  meetings. NEW BUSINESS  Council President Blatt reminded that Trick or Treat is scheduled for Friday, October 28  between 6-8 pm - rain or shine.    Fountain Hill Community Grocery Funding Request approving Resolution No 2022-27 (formal policy).  When inquired Mr. Berger recommended to vote on the funding request of $3,000 after  RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 27  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ESTABLISHING A FORMAL POLICY FOR NON-PROFIT ENTITIES TO Mr. Gratz pointed out that any donation requests have to be permissible under Chapter 12 ofthe  REQUESTI MONETARY DONATIONS.  Borough Code. And ultimately, all donations are at Council'siscretion.  Motion 2nd  Yes No. X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie. Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson ORDINANCES-None MOTIONS  X  X  X  Approving, paymenftO.Gaver Industries Inc dba Barker and Barker Paving. for the Warren Street Mill and Overlay Project in the amount of$112,536.00 as: recommended  bythel Borough Engineer  Motion 2nd  Yes No 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  X    Approving payment to Kobalt Construction for the balance of Jeter Avenue Reconstruction int the amountof515,648.18. asi recommended by the Borough Engineer  Motion 2nd  Yes No 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  Approving payment fort the 2022 Police Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO)  int the amount of $377,820.00.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. MayorJohnson  X    Approving payment forithe 2022 Non-uniformed Defined Benefit Pension Plan Minimum  Muniepal@pligation (MMO) jn the amount of$50,793.00.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamaric-lordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor. Johnson  X  X    Approving payment for the 2022 Non-uniformed Cash Balance Pension Plan Minimum  Municipal Obligation (MMO) in the amount of$ $9,292.00.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No 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  Promoting Gary Arndt from Probationary" to u.Status" as a Public Works Laborer  effective October 13. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  Motion 2nd X  Yes X  No  Abstain Absent  X  X  OLD BUSINESS: None. COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S. REPORT next meeting isnot scheduled yet.  Council President Blatt reported that the Community Coalition meeting was well attended. The Council President Blatt reported that Mr. Zovko also is planning a neighborhood cleanup on  October 15th. The location is still tol be determined. The negotiations with the Police Union are still under way.  Council President thanked Officers Wood and Vasquz who assisted with the removal of a rabid  racoon in front ofhis property.    SOLICITOR'S REPORT - None. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Motion to pay the bills as presented  Motion 2nd  Yes No 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  -  X  Public Works Police  (Jordan, fotter,Rufe)-None. (Blatt,Troter, Johnson)  ChiefBachert announced that the Meet-our1 1"Responders" willl bel held at thel Fountain Hill  Park on October 8.  The Police Department will also.partiçipate in this year's trick or treat event.  House & Ordinances Firet  (Rufe,Graham, Jordan) - None. (Trabel, Graham, Rufe)  Mr. Grayzpresentedthés September firei report. Lowe's donated candy fori the Firel Department's  Haunted-House. Recreation at 4 pm.  The Volunteer Fire Department is still looking for new: members.  (Johnson, Rufe, Trabel)  Per the school's request, Ms. Johnson suggested to holdi thel December 41 tree lightingceremony Ms. Johnson suggested to hold al borough wide yard sale in the playground area in the spring. Council President Blatt encouraged her toj pick a date and then present to Council.  Health & Sanitation  (Graham, Johnson, Trabel)    Council President Blatt read the September Sewer/Garbage collection reports. When inquired, Mr. Berger briefed Council on1 the Solicitor's collection efforts.  Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan) - None.  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES  Mr. Rufe mentioned the "Books on the Hill" first anniversary.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items None  EXECUTIVE SESSION (None) ADJOURNMENT  At7:45 pm Council President entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Johnson made  thei motion, seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGHO C@INTY,PENANSYIVANIA Norman E Blatt President of Council  -  SUBMITTED: BY: ATTEST: By: Eric  Cordula Voges, Finance/Drector    V  y  Next Ordinance- - 873 Next Resolution-: 2022-28