MINUTES BOROUGH COUNCIL July1,2024 7P.M.  The Council Meeting was held in person at Borough Hall. Council members present were Ms. Jordan, Mr. Rufe, Mr. Trotter, Mr. McCandless, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trabel, Amy Burkhart (Borough Manager), Jill Fessler (Finance Director), Mr. Berger (Solicitor), and guests were also in  attendance.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge to the Flag. MINUTES  Council President McCandless called the meeting to order and asked everyone toi rise for the  Council President McCandless asked the Council to approye the minutes from June 19, 2024.  Mr. Blatt made the motion, seconded by Mr. Trabel.  Motion 2nd  Yes  No  Abstain Absent X X  Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip' Trabel Stewart McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson'  X  4  X X X X  X  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR/ PRE-SCHEDULED: -NONE  MAYOR'S REPORT NONE BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT  Pool Updates - Borough Manager Burkhart announced that the pool is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 P.M. to 7P.M. Ithas been going well. Thel lifeguards are doing a great job. She announced that thej pool will be closed on July 4th for thel holiday but Park Updates - Borough Manager Burkhart announced that thej park program is also doing well. She explained that it operates in the morning and evening from 9 A.M. to  will: reopen the following day.    noon and from 6P.M. to9P.M. Kaela Frankenfield is heading the park program and  doing a great job.  NEW BUSINESS  Garbage and Recycling Hauler Contractor- - Borough Manager Burkhart announced that we have an update regarding our Garbage and Recycling Hauler contract. She explained that we wanted to extend the contract. In the contract, it allows both parties not to extend it. We sent in ai notification requesting an extension, but they denied it. They wanted to change the rates, sO we: must: rebid this project this year. Borough Manager Burkhart mentioned ai motion on our agenda to approve the issuance of an RFP. There willl be no change before December 31st, 2024. Mr. Blatt askedi ifit was a request for aj proposal or ar request for bids. Mr. Berger said that it was ai request for bids. Mr. Berger explained that only two bids were submitted last time. The haulers were. Mascaro and Republic. Resolution for Sale of] Fire Vehicle- - Borough Manager Burkhart announced that we have been discussing the: need for ai resolution for the sale ofa vehicle, She explained that wel havei it on the agenda toj place the vehicle on PennBid. We will have ai resolution  once thel bids are received and we transfer the vehicle.  RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE-NONE ORDINANCES FOR: FINALPASSAGE-NONE  :  MOTIONS  Request that Council authorize the issuance ofal Request for Bids for a Community Garbage Council President McCandless asked the Council to authorize the issuance ofa Request for Bids fora Community Garbage and Recycling Hauler. Mr. Rufe made the motion, seconded by Ms.  and Recycling Hauler.  Jordan, and unanimously approved.  Motion 2nd X  Yes X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson: Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stewart McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X    Request that Council authorize thej placement ofa 2002 Chevy C3500 VIN  3GBKC34F32M108651 on PennBid.  Mr. Trabel asked ifit was the old fire vehicle, Council President McCandless explained that it Council President McCandless asked Council to authorize thej placement of a 2002 Chevy C3500 VIN 3GBKC34F32M108651 on PennBid. Ms. Jordan made the motion, seconded by  was the old brush truck.  Mr. Trotter, and unanimously approved.  Motion 2nd X  Yes X X X X X. X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie. Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stewart McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. MayorJ Johnson  X  X  .  Request that Council approve thei request from Mike and Jamie Johnson for the use oft the Mr. Blatt asked ifv we are waiving the feés. Council President McCandless said that we were, and Council President McCandless: asked the Council to approve the request from Mike and Jamie Johnson for the use. of the Stanely,Park on July 13,2024, time tol be determined and that we would: be waiving all fees Mr. Blatt: made the motion, seconded' by Mr. Trabel, and unanimously  Stanely Park on July 13, 2024, time to be detèrmined.  he requested that we add it to the motion.  approved.  Motion 2nd  Yes X X X X X X  No Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson, Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stewart McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X  X    Request that Council approve the request from the Fountain Hill Stickball Classic for the use Mr. Blatt askedi if we are waiving the fees. Council President McCandless said that we were, and Council President McCandless asked the Council to approve the request from the Fountain Hill Stickball Classic for the use of Stanley Avenue Park on August 3, 2024, from 8. A.M.-8 P.M. and that we would be waiving all fees. Mr. Blatt made the motion, seconded by Mr.  of Stanley Avenue Park on. August 3, 2024, from 8. A.M. - 8E P.M.  hei requested that we add: it to the motion.  Trotter, and unanimously approved.  Motion 2nd  Yes X X X X X X.  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stewart McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor. Johnson  X 57  X  N  X  OLD BUSINESS -I NONE  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT: - Council President McCandless announced that he had af few recognitions to make for our Community Volunteers. He explained that one was present this evening and the other was not Council President McCandless recognized Mr. Brandon for assisting in réopening the Fountain Hill Pool: Mr. Brandon received a season pool pass for his assistance. The séçond recognition, was for Mr. Zovko. Council President McCandless thanked him forhis efforts." We are very happy, and gracious to present you with a season pass. Please stop  by toj pick up your pass. SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Comcast. Agreement Review - Mr. Berger announced that everyone should have the memo he prepared for the Comcast agreement. He explained that he wasn't looking for direction or ai motion today. You can see the changes that we: made in green and the comments that Comcast has made ini red. He mentioned that we are looking to. have this finalized over the next month or two. Mr. Berger asked the  Council to let him know if they have any questions.  Elementary School Project - Zoning Hearing Board July 15, 2024 - Mr. Berger announced that we had another Planning Commission meeting regarding the Elementary School Project. The School District needs to go forward with a zoning appeal to see what variances Zoning is willing to grant regarding several requests that    they have. There are special exception requests, namely operating the school at that property and continuing the operation ofai food pantry that they! believe is a community center outside the property. He explained that several setback variances pertain to the height of the building, location of dumpsters, sound, and stormwater run-off. He mentioned that Council President McCandless was at thel last meeting and wasn'tsure ifthe council had objections to those requests. Manager Burkhart announced that they were on1 the July 15th agenda and that the council did receive their application in their  packages.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  A. Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trabel asked for a motion toj pay the bills as presented. Mr. Trabel motioned  and seconded by Ms.. Jordan, and unanimously. approved.  Motion  2nd G Yes X, 3  No Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Stewart McCandless Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor. Johnson  X x  x X X X  X  X,  B. Public Works  (Jordan, Trotter, Rufe)  Ms. Jordan announced that she has nothing to report.  Police  (Blatt, Trotter, Johnson)  Mr. Blatt sàid that he had nothing to report. Chief Bachert explained that we are  still working on the statistics. D. House & Ordinances  (McCandless, Rufe, Jordan)  Council President McCandless reported that wel have ai meeting this month. Weare still working on completing the handicap parking ordinance and others.  E. Fire  (Trabel, Rufe, McCandless)  Mr. Trabel announced that in June we had 24 calls and the total number year-to-  date was 125. F. Recreation  (Johnson, Rufe, Trabel) - NONE    G. Health & Sanitation  (Rufe, Johnson, Trabel)  Mr. Rufe read the June Sewer/Garbage collection reports. Mr. Blatt addressed. his concerns with the collection. Mr. Berger explained that they are doing what they can regarding demand! letters and answering complaints. There: is only sO1 much that we can do. Ms. Trotter suggested that Mr. Berger meet with thel Finance Committee and review the delinquencies. Mr. Berger agreed toh haveameeting with thel Finance Committee. Mr. Blatt explained that there is an application for aj payment plan and al hardship application. Ms. Jordan asked that we revisit that technique. Council Member President McCandless mentioned reviewing the Stormwater delinquencies. Mr. Berger said that they would revièw Stormwater. delinquencies. Mr. Berger announced that they would have something for the. August meeting.  H. Personnel I. ITCommittee  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan) - NONE (Johnson, Rufe, Jordan). NONE  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES-  LIBRARY-Mr. Rufe announced that he was abroad, so I have nothing to report. PRIVILEGE OF THE: FLOOR- Discussion on Non Agenda Items NONE  EXECUTIVE SESSION: - Police Contract Discussion adjournment to discuss the Police Contract.  Council President McCandless. annourçed that an executive session would be held after  ADJOURNMENT  At' 7:24 pm Council President McCandless asked to adjourn the Council meeting. Mr. Blatt  made the motion, seconded, by Mr. Trabel, and unanimously approved.  Motion 2nd  Yes X X X X X X  No Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Stewart McCandless Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  X  X  X    BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  ATTESTED BY:  By:.  Amy Burkhart, Borough Manager  Stewart McCandless President ofC Council  SUBMITTED BY:  Jill Fessler, Finance. Director  Next Ordinance - 883 Next Resolution - 2024-14