BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 20, 2019 7:00 PM  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Ferencin, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were Anthony Branco (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance Director), Ed Bachert (Police Chief) and guests. Mayor Gifford was Council President Atkinson called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the The documents listed below have been provided to Council as part oft the agenda or as a separate  absent.  Pledge to the Flag.  document for the November 20, 2019 Council meeting: Draft Minutes of11/4/2019 Council Meeting Fountain Hill Stormwater Authority Quitclaim Deed  Fountain Hill Stormwater Authority - Management Agreement between Borough &  Authority DRAFT MINUTES  Minutes ofNovember 4, 2019 Council Meeting - DRAFT  Motion X  2nd  Yes X X X x X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  PRESENTATIONS) - None. RESOLUTIONS -] None. ORDINANCES -I None. MOTIONS  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items - None.  Council members were asked to make a motion to adopt and advertise the 2020 Proposed Budget.    However, Chief Bachert raised concerns that 12-Hour shifts could not be filled with the current  number off full-time officers. Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  Motion  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  X  X  OLD BUSINESS  4-way Stop Sign at the intersections of N Clewell and Cherokee and at N. Clewell and  Seneca  Mr. Branco noted that a traffic study would be needed. Traffic studies are costly and can run up to several thousand dollars. Before a traffic study is initiated, Council suggested to get an accidents history from the Police. Also - moving the line ofs sight by extending the "No Parking" area might  be an option. Council decided that more discussion was needed on this subject. 928 Dodson St. - Bennick Subdivision - Motion to Deny  The Zoning Hearing Board denied the application based upon the applicant's need for variances. The proposal, pursuant to Section 508 ofthe Zoning Ordinance, dealing with steep slopes, had certain requirements ofinformation that needed to be delineates various requirements with regard to development on steep slope areas and the Section 111.D oft the Zoning Ordinance sets standards for applicants to meet in order to receive variances ini relief of provisions oft the municipal Zoning Ordinance. The applicant did not provide compelling documentation that development ofthe proposed lots would not alter the essential character oft the neighborhood or district in which the property is located, nor substantially or permanently impair the appropriate use or development of adjacent property, nor be detrimental to the public welfare; and the applicant also did not show that the proposed variances would represent the minimum variance that will afford relief and represent the least modification possible ofthe regulation in issue. The applicant has failed to submit this material to the Borough and, therefore, has not complied with the Zoning Ordinance in this matter. Based upon the applicant's failure to address these concerns and/or the denial ofreliefrequested before the Zoning Hearing Board, the subject plan is officially denied by the Borough of Fountain Hill, in light ofr no appeal to the: zoning decision being taken and no plans  provided to the Borough when steep slopes are to be altered.  Section 508.E ofthe Zoning Ordinance criteria that must be submitted to the Borough.    further addressing the issues being officially submitted.  Motion X  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS)  Draft Management Agreement by and between Borough of Fountain Hill and the  Fountain Hill Stormwater Authority OUIT-CLAIM DEED  THIS DEED is made the 2nd day ofDecember, in the year Two Thousand Nineteen (2019)  BETWEEN  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, a Municipal Corporation and Borough, with its office at 941 Long Street, Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania ("Grantor"), AND FOUNTAIN HILL STORMWATER AUTHORITY, a Municipal Authority, with its office at 941 Long Street, Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania ("Grantee"), Both the Draft Management Agreement and the Quit-Claim Deed, as prepared by the Borough Solicitor, are shared with Council to bei finalize and approved via ordinance by Council  respectively at the 12/2/2019 Council Meeting.  The Borough of Fountain Hill is approved for a Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant of  $1,000,000 for the Broadway Pedestrian Safety Initiative.  Mr. Branco mentioned that the construction work will be coordinated with projects related to the  sanitary sewer and stormwater lines.  Council President Atkinson acknowledged and noted that the Borough intends to timely publicize approved Minutes and strictly follow the established rules for public Council  Meetings.    PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non Agenda Items  Mr. Patrick Figueroa inquired about repainting of yellow road lines. Public Works has not Mr. Mike Spencer informed that the past Borough Library referendum was non-binding and suggested that Council might be able to review its contract with the Bethlehem Area Mr. Spencer also asked Council members to review the Council Minutes before approval.  established a timeline for 2020.  Public Library.  EXECUTIVE SESSION - as needed -I None.  ADJOURNMENT  At 7:40 pm Council President Atkinson asked for a motion to adjourn the Council meeting. Ms. Jordan made the motion and Mr. Blatt seconded it and the motion passed unanimously.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Leo Atkinson President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED BY By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Borough Manager  Next Resolution 2019-34 Next ordinance #855