BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 24, 2018 7P.M.  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Blatt, Mayor Gifford, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were Anthony Branco (Executive Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer), Chief Bachert, Jason Quarry (Public Works Supervisor), a Bethlehem Press representative, and guests. Mr. Trotter and Mr. Rapp were absent. Mr. Blatt, the Vice President ofCouncil, called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise Mr. Blatt presented the draft minutes oft the September 19, 2018 and October 1, 2018 meetings to  for the Pledge to the Flag.  Council and asked to submit any revisions to Ms. Voges in writing.  PRESENTATIONS)  Ms. Angela Sinkler, a member oft the Bacchanalia Committee, presented a donation check of $9,000.00 from the 2018 fundraiser to be allocated in the amount ofs $4,500.00 to the recreation Ms. Sinkler and the other Bacchanalia Committee members, Jeff Ferry, Lisa Gangewere, and Marita Augello, offered their continued support for the Fountain Hill Playground fund and also announced that the committee will re-focus on raising funds for food for the Fountain Hill  and Lechauweki Fund respectively.  Community Elementary School Program.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items  Ms. Nanette Muth spoke for her aging mother, Immaculata Paden, on 953 Delaware Avenue. A "No Parking" sign was recently posted on the telephone pole on the back of! her mother's house. Ms. Muth is afraid that she herself, her mother, visitors and home care personnel who rely on the parking space on the back ofthel house, will be fined. Mr. Branco, the Public Works Supervisor and the Police Chiefhad already discussed this issue and informed Ms. Muth that the Borough  will further review the issue. ORDINANCES -1 none. RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION 2018-34 Municipal Adoption Resolution  Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018    WHEREAS, thel Borough of Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania is most vulnerable to natural and non-natural hazards, which may result in loss ofl life and property, economic hardship, and threats to WHEREAS, Section 322 oft thel Disaster Mitigation Act of2000 (DMA 2000) requires state and local governments to develop and submit for approval to thel President ai mitigation plan that outlines processes fori identifying their respective natural hazards, risks and vulnerabilities, and  public health and safety, and  WHEREAS, the Borough ofl Fountain Hill acknowledges the requirements of Section 322ofDMA 20001 tol have an approved Hazard Mitigation Plan as aj prerequisite to receiving post-disaster Hazard WHEREAS, the Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan 20181 has been developed by Lehigh County Emergency Management Agency, Northampton County Emergency Management Services and thel Lehigh Valley Planning Commission in cooperation with other county departments, and officials and citizens of WHEREAS, a publici involvement process consistent with the requirements of] DMA 2000 was  Mitigation Grant Program funds, and  Borough ofFountain Hill, and  conductedi to develop the Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018, and  WHEREAS, thel Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan 20181 recommends mitigation activities that will reduce losses to life and property affected by both natural and non-natural hazards that face the  County and its municipal governments,  NOW THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED by the governing body for thel Borough of Fountain Hill, Thel Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 is hereby adopted as the official Hazard Mitigation  Plan ofthe Borough of Fountain Hill and  The respective officials and agencies identified int thei implementation strategy ofthe Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 arel hereby directed to implement the  recommended. activities assigned tot them.  Motion x  2nd  Yes X x x x x  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo. Atkinson Helen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X    MOTIONS  Resignation ofMr. Fred Capuano from the Planning Commission effective October 11,  2018 was accepted.  Motion  2nd x  Yes x x X x x  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Helen Halleman Annamarie. Jordan Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  x  x X  Resignation of Mr. Robert Guerriere as Deputy Tax Collector was accepted.  Motion X  2nd  Yes x x X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Helen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  X X  Proposal of Ms. Jessica Senker to complete the required RCAP application process - 20  hours for $3,300.00 - was accepted.  Motion  2nd x  Yes x x X x x  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Helen Halleman Annamarie. Jordan Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  x x  Mr. Branco asked for a motion to release $31,372.20 to Land-Tech Enterprises for work completed thus far at Lechauweki Springs Phase II (Pond Dredging & Lining).  Motion x  2nd x  Yes x x  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson    Helen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  x X X  X  9. OLD BUSINESS  UCC. Appeals Board (9/18/17)  The Borough has not appointed any members to serve on the board of appeals under $ 403.121 - Board of appeals - oft the Uniform Construction Code PA act. As in the past, Salisbury Township offered its building and board to serve Fountain Hill. Fountain Hill Borough would be responsible for any advertising costs and fees. Mayor Gifford asked Mr. Branco for the specific requirements to serve on the UCC Appeals Board and wanted to look fori interested parties.  Hometown Hero's Banners - Total Cost $219.00 from Display Sales  Mr. Branco informed Council that each Hometown Hero's Banner would cost $219 and would also require PPL1 to: issue permits for use ofits] poles. Mayor Gifford is going to inquire ifSt. Luke's  would pay for any "Hometown Hero's Banners".  Bacchanalia's offer to purchase 25 Thrill to Live On The Hill banners (tabled from  10/1/2018 meeting) was accepted.  Motion  2nd x  Yes x x x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Helen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford DISCUSSION ITEMS  x  X X  Request of Mr. William Coursen, 820 Tombler St. forac curb cut off Church St. (alley)  Motion x  2nd x  Yes x x  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo. Atkinson    Helen Halleman Annamarie Jordan Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  x x X  X  Staffrecommendation to replace Caselle Billing Software with UBmax Utility Billing Software after final review visit at the Coopersburg Borough that has been using UBmax  software for several years.  Motion  2nd x  Yes x x x x x  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Helen Halleman Annamarie. Jordan Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  X X  Letters from Attorney Ashley - Fireworks Ordinance  The discussion and review of the Fireworks Ordinance for permanent and temporary sales of  fireworks will be moved to the House & Ordinance Committee.  COUNCIL ACTION -1 none.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non Agenda Items  The Police Chiefreminded oft the "Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinets" event to safely dispose of unused and expired over-the-counter and prescription medications at the Fountain Hill Police Department and the St. Luke's University Health Network, Fountain Hill Campus on Saturday,  October 27.  EXECUTIVE SESSION -As needed -1 none.  ADJOURNMENT unanimously approved  At 7:501 PM, Mr. Atkinson made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Trabel and  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL    LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  By:  Norman E. Blatt Jr., Vice-President of Council  SUBMITTED BY By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Officer  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator  Next Ordinance-845 Next Resolution-2017-33