FOUNTAIN HILL BOROUGH COUNCIL  MINUTES April 20, 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, Ms. Graham, and Mr. Trabel. Also, in attendance were. Eric Gratz (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges (Finance Director), and guests. Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for evéryone to: rise for the Pledge  to the Flag. MINUTES  Approval oft thei minutes of April 4, 2022  Council President Blatt asked for a vote on a motion by Ms. Jordar to approve the Minutes of  April 4, 2022 as amended. Anamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson  Motion 2nd  Yes X  No  Abstain Absent  X  X  RESENTATIONSANone  PRIVILEGEOETHE IQORPRESCHEDUEED  MikeZovko -CommunityPool Petition and Request  Mr. Michael Zovke of 5507 Greene Ct requested to rethink the permanent closure of the pool, since its intended closure created such a communityinterest, even though the poll and community meeting participation was lackluster. He reported that one hundred fifty people have signed a petition tol keep the pool open. He will submit thei respective list to Council. Even though the pool operation creates ai money challenge, Mr. Zovko stressed the importance of thej pool as al last community venue. He asked Council to accept help from Borough residents (such as citizens' committee) and allow citizens' committee to meet at. Borough Hall. Mr. Gratz offered to announce any future meetings on the official Borough's facebook page and website. Mr. Gratz pointed out that the next public Citizens' Committee meeting is scheduled for  May 12.    Ms. Debbie Spadaccia of 1034 Broadway addressed Council in support oft thej pool and reminded Council members that the American Legion sold the legion's property to the Borough with the When inquired ifStLuke's is assisting with the pool Mr. Gratz: mentioned that St] Luke's recently helped fund the purchase oft the new Fire Truck. The Borough Manager emphasized that funding is only one issue regarding the pool operation. Staffing (i.e. life guards etc) is another. Mr. Jason Brandon of 701 S Hoffert St asked toi increase the efforts toi find.staff. When asked Mr. Mr. Rufe stressed that staffing shortages are imminent in many fields. He raised concerns that Regarding staffing Mr. Quarry (Public Works Supervisor) reminded tat parkestaffi is also needed for the 2022 summer park program. Ms. Johnson reported, hat, despite increased pay rates, no Ms. Briana Warner of1029 Cherokee St asked for thej payaratesoffered for thej park program. Mr. Gratz stated the hourly rates of $20 and $15 fofbathmoringand evening hours. Ms. Warner is also in support ofkeeping the pool open (at leasti in tho-future); she would also accept Real Estate tax increases. Ms. Johnson invited Ms Watner to participate in the upcoming Recreation Mr. Timothy Brown of 615 S Bergen. St wondered if the fire tax could be used for the pool operation. He also moungepuminaloakx forgrants to fund the pool. Council President Blatt explained the use and restrictionofthei firetax. Mr. Gratz reported that, indeed, recreational grants havel been applied for. Taagrasingpiran" (now: local share money): is dedicated for ai new cruiser car. He addedt that federal infrastructure money is continued to be: monitored.  restriction to use it for recreational purposes.  Brandon did not offer a tangible suggestion to solve staffing issues.  actual solutions are: missing to find people.  applications have been submitted.  Committee: meetings.  2  DRAFTRESOLUTIONSEORREVIEW,  RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 19  ARESOLUTION OF THEI BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THEI BOROUGH OFI FOUNTAINHILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING PRICE ADJUSTMENT OFJ BITUMINOUS MATERIALS FOR SMALL QUANTITIES INTHEI BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2022 ROAD  PROJECTS.  Mr. Gratz reported that the. Borough Engineer has suggested toi include the price adjustment in  the bidding requests (for 2022 only!) to attract more bidders.  Council consented.    DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR REVIEW  ORDINANCE NO. 863  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING' THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE: BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL, CHAPTER 6, CONDUCT, PART 5, SMOKING IN CERTAIN. AREAS PROHIBITED, ADDING. Al DEFINITION SECTION, DEFINING TOBACCO. PRODUCTS TO INCLUDE BLECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES, DEFINING SMOKINGTO INCLUDE' THE USE OFATOBACCOI PRODUCT, RBPBALING SECTION ONI PERMITTED SMOKING. AREAS, PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OFI PARTS OF THIS ORDINANCE: DEEMEDTOBE INVALID; REPEALING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORI PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT Mr. Gratz hi-lighted that the above ordinance includes smokeless pioductsatthe park.  HEREWITH; ANDI PROVIDING FOR. ANI BFFBCTIVEI DATE.  ORDINANCE NO. 869  AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE: BOROUGH OF FOUNTAINHILL, CHAPTER 15,PART3, $3041 PARKING: REGULATIONS, AMENDING SECTION (4) PENALTIES TO REPLACE WRITTEN WARNING WITH $251 FINEI FORI FIRST OFFENSE ANDI INCREASE. FINEI FROMS75T0S100: FOR THIRD OFFENSE.  Ar    ORDINANCE NO. 870  AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING' THE CODE OF ORDINANCBS OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN: HILL, CHAPTER: 27,ZONING, PART5, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SECTION 507 CONTROLOFLIGHT. AND GLAREI BY AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATING1 TOOUTDOOR LIGHTING IN ORDER TO: PROMOTE SAFEIY,SECURITY, NIGHTTIME PRIVACY ANDI NIGHTTIME ENJOYMENT OFI RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY,AS WELL. ASI MINIMIZE GLARE' THAT POSES DANGERSTOTHOSE OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES, PROVIDING: FORTHE SEVERABILITY OF PARTS OF THIS ORDINANCE DEEMED TOBEI INVALID; REPEALING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORI PARTS THERBOF IN CONFLICTHEREWITE: ANDP PROVIDING FOR. ANI EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Gratz h-lighted that the above ordinance lays out ground rules for invasive lighting  between properties.  Council consented to advertise the above ordinances.  OLD BUSINESS  Mr. Gratz reported that the summer park seasonal jobs have been advertised, but no  applications have been received yet.    Council President Blatt noted that regarding the hiring ofa Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer and/or the future progress of fulfilling the Zoning/Code Enforcement function an executive  session will bel held at the end oft the public Council Meeting.  DISCUSSION ITEMS (NEW BUSINESS)  Mr. Gratz reported that he is in communication with St Luke's discussing its contributions to Mr. Gratz also reported that both) Hellertown and. Allentown! have offered.pool partnerships for the 2022 season. They would allow Fountain Hill residents to purchase season passes and the Borough would subsidize the difference in residence and non-residènce: ratès Hellertown had also requested maintenance assistance from-Fountain Hilly However, Mr. Berger had raised concerns about liability issues (related wpiketpompensatom). Since the City ofBethlehem is no longer able to grind-yard waste, itis asking foranew formal agreement with the Borough to financially suppeft its Operationmrear 1 with $1,400 and Year 2 and Year 3 a lesser amount. Mr. Quarrye explainedthat this agreement would only be  the community.  for the Borough to take yard waste and fallsdeaves to. Bethlehem. Mr. Gratz reprted that Mr. Dave Berger récommended to agree.  Mr. Gratz also reported that individua/compost cardswill increase from $15 to $20.  MOTIONS  Council President Blatt asked for avote Qn a motion by Mr. Trabel to advertise the Draft  Ordinances 863, 869and 870  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Jahnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trottèr Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. BlatJr. Mayor Johnson  X  X  X  Council President Blatt asked for a vote on: motion by Ms. Jordan to accept the resignation of Tristen Gambino from the Public Works Department, effective. April 4, 2022.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan    Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug' Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Johnson  X X X X X X  X  PRIVILEGE OF THE. FLOOR- Discussion on Non - Agenda Items  Mr. Ronald Goosley of 634 Lechauwecki Ave suggested to make a court for pickle ball available. Ms. Johnson said that his suggestion will be addressed inthe upceming Recreation  Committee.  EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel Discussion) ADJOURNMENT Council President Blatt announced that the Little] Ieagueill openthis Saturday/ ChiefBachert reminded that the drug drop offwill bel held-this Saturday between 10 AM and At 8:01. PM Council President Blattasked: forai motion to adjourn to an Executive Session and not return to the public meeting.Mr Trabel made-the motion, seconded by Mr. Rufe and  2PM.  unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Norman El Blatt - President of Council  By:  SUBMITRED: BY: ATTEST: By:  Cordula VogesFinancel Director  Eric Gratz, Borough Manager Next Ordinance-871 Next Resolation-2022-20