BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  June 4, 2018 7P.M.  Council members present were: Mr. Rapp, Ms. Jordan, Mr. Blatt, Ms. Halleman, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Trotter, and Mr. Trabel. Also in attendance were Mayor Gifford, Anthony Branco (Executive Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer), Chief Bachert, Jason Quarry (Public Works), a  representative of the Bethlehem Press, and guests.  Council President Rapp called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the Pledge Council President asked Council for a motion to accept the minutes oft the April 18, 2018 and May 7,2018 meetings. The motion was made by Ms. Jordan and Mr. Blatt respectively to accept the  to the Flag.  minutes, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, and approved unanimously. YMCA Summer Meal Program - Vanessa Rex (YMCA)  PRESENTATIONG)  Based on the number of children who receive reduced lunches during the school year in the Bethlehem School District, the Bethlehem YMCA will run a Summer Meal Program. Lunch Bags will be provided Monday through Friday around noon to any child showing up for the Summer Meal Program. United Way finances the program and the Bethlehem School District supplies the lunch bags. Since 80% ofs school children residing in the Borough of Fountain Hill, Ms. Rex asked Council to allow the YMCA tol hold its Summer Meal Program on the grounds outside ofthe Pool  area. With a5 5to 2 vote the request was accepted.  Motion X  2nd  Yes x X X x x  No x x  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordon Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  x    PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - none  MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Gifford read the police report and reminded ofthe upcoming Community Day on Saturday June gth, 2018 tol be held at the Playground between 11 am and 3 pm.  EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  Mr. Branco reported that Phase 1-3 oft the Storm Sewer, Pond Improvements, and Paving Project in Lechauweki Springs Park is complete. Phase 2 ofthe project - the Pond Dredging and Lining and the Gazebo structural repairs - is out for bidding ending on. June 14th, 2018. The construction costs for the overall project are financed through State of Pennsylvania DCNR (Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) and Lehigh County Conservation District DSA grants.  RESOLUTIONS -1 none 9. ORDINANCES First Reading  ORDINANCE NO. 842  ANORDINANCE OF FOUNTAIN HILL BOROUGH, LEHIGH COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ELECTING TO. AMEND ITS MUNICIPAL PENSION PLAN ADMINISTERED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IVOF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW; AGREEINGTO BE BOUND BY ALL PROVISIONS OF THE. PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW AS AMENDED AND AS APPLICABLE TO MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES. ITI IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY FOUNTAIN HILL  BOROUGH, LEHIGH COUNTY, AS FOLLOWS:  SECTIONI. Fountain Hill Borough (the Borough), having established a pension plan administered by the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System (the System), hereby elects to    amend its Municipal Pension Plan administered by the System in accordance with Article IV of the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Law, 53 P.S. $881.101 et seq. (Retirement Law), and does hereby agree to be bound by all the requirements and provisions oft the Retirement Law and the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, 53 P.S. $895.101 et seq., and to assume all obligations, financial and otherwise, placed upon member municipalities.  SECTIONIL. As part oft this Ordinance, Borough agrees that the System shall administer and provide the benefits set forth in the amended Municipal Pension Plan Contract entered into between the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Board and Borough effective. June 1,2018 (the Contract). SECTION III. The Borough acknowledges that by passage and adoption ofthis Ordinance, the Borough officially accepts the Contract and the financial obligations resulting from the  administration oft the Contract.  SECTION IV. Payment for any obligation established by the adoption oft this Ordinance and the Contract shall be made by thel Borough in accordance with the Retirement Law and the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. The Borough hereby assumes all liability for any  unfundedness created due to the benefit structure set forth in the Contract.  SECTIONV. The Borough intends this Ordinance to be the complete authorization oft the Contract and it shall become effective and specifically repeal any ordinance inconsistent with this Ordinance either immediately or on. June 1,2018, which is the effective date of the Contract,  whichever is later. filed with the System.  SECTION VI. A duly certified copy oft this Ordinance and an executed Contract shall be  DULY ENACTED AND ORDAINED this Borough of] Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.  day of June, 2018, by the Council oft the  A motion to send Ordinance 842 for a second reading on June 20, 2018 was made by Ms. Jordan, seconded by Ms. Halleman, and was passed unanimously. Also, the new retirement plan is tol be  discussed at 6:30 pm on that day.  MOTIONS  Motion to move Borough funds into new Lafayette Bank governmental accounts (checking  or money market) rendering .5% and. .75% interest respectively.    The motion was made by Ms. Jordan, seconded by Mr. Trotter, and unanimously approved by  Council. OLD BUSINESS  Ms. Halleman requested the detail for closing 2 liens that were announced at the May 23rd, 2018  council meeting from the solicitor. COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT-none SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Two new liens on 1066 Seneca and 1028 Broadway were initiated by the borough's As directed by the House and Ordinance Committee, the solicitor is working on the draft for ai new ordinance on landlords being subject to a gradual fine for disruptive behaviori in  counsel. rental units.  The draft is sent back to the council committee for review.  COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter reviewed the bills paid in each Fund, and made ai motion for the approval oft the bills.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Jordan and approved unanimously.  Motion  2nd  Yes x x X X x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordon Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X  X  B. Public Works  (Jordan, Rapp, Trotter)  Ms. Jordan reported the hours worked in May 2018 based on the Mr. Quarry's (PW Supervisor)  report.  C.Police  (Rapp, Trotter, Blatt) - none    D. House & Ordinances  (Blatt, Halleman, Rapp)  Mr. Blatt is going to set up a new meeting time to review the draft oft the ordinance on measures  against tenants' disruptive behavior.  E. Fire  (Atkinson, Trabel, Halleman)  Mr. Atkinson reported the Fire Department's responses to emergency calls.  F.R Recreation  (Trabel, Jordan, Blatt)  On behalfo oft the Playground staff, Mr. Atkinson made the motion to allow two basketball rims to be set up during the daytime while the Playground program is in session. By a vote of6 Yes and  1No, the motion was approved.  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x x x x Xx  No x  Abstain Absent  Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordon Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  x  G.Health & Sanitation  (Halleman, Jordan, Trabel)  Ms. Halleman reported the May 2018 collections for garbage and sewer bills.  H. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Rapp) - none.  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES - none.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items  Mr. Isaiah West (1502. Jeter Avenue resident) emphasized the recreational value ofbasketball rims on the playground and asked Council to reconsider any previous restrictions on the provision of  basketball rims.  EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 none    ADJOURNMENT  Mr. Atkinson made the motion to adjourn at 8;14 PM. Mr. Trabel seconded the motion and it  was approved unanimously.  Respectfully Submitted,  Cordula Voges, Finance  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Lawrence Rapp President of Council  By:  ATTEST: By:  Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator  Next Ordinance 843 Next Resolution-2017-30