BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 19,2018 7P.M.  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trotter, Council President Rapp, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were. Anthony Branco (Executive. Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer), ChiefBachert, Jason Quarry (Public Works Supervisor), a Bethlehem Press representative, and guests. Mayor Gifford was Council President Rapp called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the Pledge Mr. Rapp asked Council for a motion to accept the minutes oft the September 4, 2018 meeting. Mr. Blatt noted some changes to the minutes. The motion was made by Ms. Jordan, seconded by Mr.  absent. to the Flag.  Atkinson to accept the minutes as amended and approved unanimously  PRESENTATIONS) - none.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items  Ms. Martha Kahan of Allentown introduced herself as a representative oft the not-for-profit organization "No Nonsense Neutering", ,as spay-neuter surgery clinic for cats and dogs. She provided Council members with the clinic's brochure explaining the clinic's mission to provide high-quality, low-cost sterilization services for dogs and cats as a humane, non-lethal solution to pet overpopulation. Ms. Kahan also demonstrated some "cat" deterrents (e.g. motion sensitive noise maker and sprinkler) that homeowners can place in their yards to keep feral cats out. She asked Council to review the proposed Feral Cat Ordinance No 844 and implement animal control services as recommended in the organization's brochure and expressed in the Hellertown, PA and Lafayette, LA ordinances. Ms. E.. Ammens, a Fountain Hill resident, supported Ms. Kahan's arguments and asked Council to provide viable community resources to control pet Mr. Blatt made the motion to have the House & Ordinance committee review thel Feral Cat Ordinance No 844 again. Council tabled the proposed Feral Cat Ordinance.  overpopulation.  Motion  2nd x  Yes x x x X x X X  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X    ORDINANCES: none. RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION 2018-32  AI RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF  INDIVIDUAL PROCUREMENT CARDS  (This is al Borough credit card with a cash payback option for the Borough)  Motion  2nd  Yes x x x x x X  No x  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp MOTIONS 1.) First Reading  X  x  ORDINANCE NO. 843  AN ORDINANCE AMENDINGTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL BY AMENDING CHAPTER 11TO AMEND IN ITS ENTIRETY PART 41 INSPECTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES AND TO ADD A NEW PART5 DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT, MAKING DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT BY AN OCCUPANT OR VISITOR OF A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY AN OFFENSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES  FOR VIOLATIONS    Motion  2nd  Yes X X x X x X X  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford 2.)  X  X  ORDINANCE NO. 844  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, CHAPTER 3 ANIMALS, BYESTABLISHING: A NEW: PART4FERALCATS, PROHIBITING THE FEEDING OF FERAL CATS IN THE BOROUGH, RECOGNIZING THE RIGHT OF RESIDENTS TO REMOVE FERAL CATS FROM THEIR PROPERTY, AND  PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF  Because oft the discussion on this agenda item, the Ordinance No. 844 is tabled. Broadway TSA projects as notified by McCormick Taylor for PennDot.  3.) Mr. Branco asked for the motion to reject the lowest bid of$199,792.50 for the Delaware and  Motion  2nd x  Yes X x x x X x x  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  X  4.). Mr. Branco asked for a motion to allow the American Legion to utilize the council chambers on November 11, 2018 after the Veterans Memorial commemoration celebration.  Motion  2nd  Yes x x X x X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo. Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie. Jordan Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  X  X    5.)Mr. Branco asked for a motion toj pay Barwis Construction for work completed at the Lechauweki Park contingent upon approval ofs satisfactory work completed by the Lehigh  County Conservation District (i.e. DSA Grant):  Application # 1 in the amount of $67,599.90 Application # 2 in the amount of$13,909.50.  Motion X  2nd  Yes x x X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  OLD BUSINESS  Ms. Halleman complained about the appearance and the possible dangers to pedestrians of the construction site on 712 N. Bishopthorpe. She also complained that Council has not done enough to resolve the issue and questioned its relationship with the property owner. Council refuted this allegation and stated to have the Zoning Board review the status of the construction site at the  property on Bishopthorpe Street again.  DISCUSSION ITEMS  The Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan 2013 is to be updated in 2018 and be on the agenda for the next Council meeting on October 1$,2018 (i.e. Resolution 2018-34). The Borough Newsletter will bej published in September/October 2018. Council President participated in an initial planning meeting with all parties affected/involved in the future Ostrum Street road/sewer lines reconstruction project.  COUNCIL ACTION: - none.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items - none.  EXECUTIVE SESSION -As needed -I none.  ADJOURNMENT  At 7:501 PM, Mr. Atkinson made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr.Trabel and unanimously  approved.    BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA Norman Blatt Jr., Vice- President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED BY By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Officer  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator  Next Ordinance 845 Next Resolution- 2017-33