BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 5, 2018 7:00 PM  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, ChiefBachert, Fire Chief Boeher, 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 of the January 2, 2018 re- organizational meeting. The motion was made by Mr. Blatt to accept the minutes, seconded by  tot the Flag  Mr. Trotter, and approved unanimously.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Agenda Items - None  MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Gifford presented the following;  Presented a Proclamation declaring April 2018 as PA 811 Safe Digging Month Informed Council on the Business Alliance meeting shel had hosted. There were many ideas presented by those in attendance. One of the ideas was to hold a Community Day in conjunction with the opening day at the pool. There would be local businesses as well Mr. Atkinson stated that he was at the event and that having a Community Day could create Mr. Rapp suggested that more organization should be completed, and then Mayor Gifford Mr. Trotter suggested that some type of frame work of what is being proposed should be Ms.. Jordan stated that she agreed with Mr. Trotter, and that the idea sounds positive.  as other vendors invited. awareness for the pool.  should come back to Council with details. undertaken, and then ai report given to Council,  Mayor Gifford also informed Council that there isi interest in getting art into our neighborhoods. Ms. Flynn ofthe Art Establishment would be willing tol host such a Ms. Jordan asked what would happen there. Mayor Gifford stated that the concept would be similar to South Bethlehem; paintings, painted trash containers, and art statues. The Mayor stated that she would like to start off with painting the Borough'sl hanging trash containers.  project.    Council was ok with idea, and Mr. Branco will direct the PW to start taking one container at a  time to the Art Establishment for painting. EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  Mr. Branco announced that the Bacchanalia would have their wine and food fund raiser at the Mr. Branco informed Council that the Borough had received the Service Electric franchise fee  Comfort Suites in Bethlehem on April 7, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.  for 2017 in the amount of$33,800.15 RESOLUTIONS -N/A ORDINANCES - N/A MOTIONS  St. Peters Lutheran Church = baseball field request 4-9-18 through 7-30-2018 (all  documents received)  Motion X  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  Request ofI Dynamic Detailing Plus Powerwash to waive sewer bill for 520 S. Benner St. due to fire. The motion filed and Mr. Branco will send a letterinforming the owners  of the decision of Council  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  X  X    Mayor Gifford  OLD BUSINESS  Police association uniform allowance request - Tabled YMCA pool draft agreement - Tabled to make revisions  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT  Representative Jeanne McNeil - request to utilize Borough Hall as a satellite office  Motion X  2nd X  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  SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Mr. Lehr stated that he had worked on the Quality of Life Ordinance and Mr. Branco will  advertise for the Feburary 21, 2018 Council Meeting.  COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter informed Council that the bills have been paid, but since the resignation of Ms. Sebesta as the Finance Officer, the office staffis just learning how to use Quickbooks. Aftera new Finance Clerk is hired a copy ofthe list will be provided. Mr. Trotter made ai motion to  pay the bills. Philip Trabel Leo Atkinson Hellen Halleman Annamarie Jordon  Motion  2nd  Yes X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  X    Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Larry Rapp Mayor Gifford  X X X  X  B. Public Works  (Jordan, Rapp, Trotter)  Recommendation to promote Ernest Liable to FTI Pubic works effective 1-31-2018  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  Recommendation to promote Michael Valdezi toFTPubic works effective! 2-8-2018  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  C.Police D. House & Ordinances introduced later in the year.  (Rapp, Trotter, Blatt) - No Report (Blatt, Halleman, Rapp)  Mr. Blatt informed that the committee met to discuss a Fire Inspection program to be  E. Fire  (Atkinson, Trabel, Halleman)  Mr. Atkinson read the fire report for. January 2018.    F. Recreation  (Trabel, Jordan, Blatt)  Mr. Trabel stated that the YMCA Pool agreement was being reviewed, and suggested that  the pool season end the first week of August.  G.H Health & Sanitation  (Halleman, Jordan, Trabel)  Ms. Halleman read the financial report for 2017. Collections were $66,000.00  H. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Rapp) - No Report  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items  Chief Bachert stated that the Easter Egg Hunt was scheduled for March 31, 2018 and the Mr. Mike Langton asked if the Quality of Life Ordinance would address abandoned vehicles. Mr. Blatt stated that the Borough already had an Ordinance that addressed that issue, and Chief Bachert stated that Officer Wood was the Abandoned Vehicle Officer. Mr. Patrick Figueroa, 8200 N. Clewell St. offered to volunteer for Borough events.  various donors were being contacted for donations.  Executive Session - as required and approved unanimously.  ADJOURNMENT - Mr. Atkinson made the motion to adjourn at 7:40 seconded by Mr. Trabel