Minutes BOROUGH COUNCIL AUGUST 1,2022 7P.M.  The Council Meeting was held in-person at Borough Hall. Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Blatt, and Mr. Trabel who arrived late. Ms. Graham, Mr. Rufe and Mr. Trotter were absent. Also, in attendance were Eric Gratz (Borough Manager), Cordula Voges Council President Blatt called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the Pledge  (Finance Director), Pete Lehr (Solicitor) and guests.  to thel Flag.  MINUTES Approval oft the Minutes ofJuly 20, 2022 Council President Blatt asked for a motion to approve the Minutes.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No. X X X 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  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR/ PRE-SCHEDULED - None.  MAYOR'S REPORT: - None. BOROUGH MANAGERSREPORT playground on Stanley Ave. Roadwork Update:  The Fire Department will facilitate a Community Soak Event on 8/4/22 from 5-8 pm at the  Jeter Ave (Kieffer St to N Clewell - CDBG Funded) -  The road project is a full reclamation including a new road, new sidewalks (where needed), and new curbing. The work started on 7/25/2022 and is expected to be completed by the end  oft the month.    Broadway Curbs and Sidewalks (MTF Funded) The advertisement for bids is advertised on 8/1 and 8/8/2022.  Broadway and Delaware Pedestrian Improvement (TASA Funded)  The final bid will be awarded ini the 3rd week in August.  Notification System for the public  The "Public Alert" messaging system offered through the utility billing software provider is  under consideration.  Alternatively, two more vendors will be reviewed. Fountain Hill Food Pantry Follow-up  The building plans for the Fountain Hill Elementary School Food Pantry wère submitted and are under: review. Donations for non-profit purposes are encouraged in the: future to support it.  NEW BUSINESS-None. RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION: NO. 2022- 24  ARESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE: DEGRADATION FEB. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21, STREETS ANDSIDEWALKS, SECTION 305,OFTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THEI BOROUGH OFFOUNTAIN Resolution No 2022-24 amends the street degradation costs which have not been updated since  HILL. 2016.  Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X 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    RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 25  A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2022-05, FEE SCHEDULE, TO ADJUST THE STREET  EXCAVATION BSCROW FEE.  Resolution 2022-25 adjusts the street excavation escrow amounts.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt. Jr. MayorJohnson  X X X  X  RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 26  AF RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORY OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR. A TRAFFIC Resolution 2022-26, as required by PennDOT, authorizes the Borough Manager to sign the PennDOT traffic signal maintenance agreement (related to Broadway/Delaware Pedestrian Improvement Project) on behalfof the Borough as recommended by the engineer.  SIGNAL MAINTENANCE. AGREEMENT.  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Johnson ORDINANCES-None. MOTIONS  X X X  X  Awarding the Warren Street mill and overlay contract to Gaver Industries Inc dba Barker and Barker Paving (low bidder) as recommended by the Borough Engineer    Motion 2nd  Yes No X X X 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  Rejecting the sole bid from Kobalt Construction for the Grass Alley Conversion and  Storm Sewer Replacement project  The bid from Kobalt Construction was way over estimated project cost. The Borough Engineer recommended toj postpone the project, when the market is more competitive. The Lehigh County Conservation District grant is valid for two years; bidding willl be advertised  next year again. Annamarie. Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt. Jr. Mayor Johnson  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X  Abstain Absent  X X X  X3   :  OLD BUSINESS -None.  COUNCILA PRESIDENT'S REPORT the Borough Manager attended. Program. They enjoyed the activities. SOLICITOR'S REPORT- - None. COMMITTEE REPORTS  Council President Blatt reported on the recent PSAB held annual legal seminar that he and Council President Blatt accompanied his granddaughter to the Fountain Hill Playground  Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)    Council President presented the bills as presented and asked for a motion to approve the  payments. Annamarie Jordan Jamie Johnson Wilbert Rufe Doug Trotter Philip Trabel Erica Graham Norman E. Blatt Jr. Mayor Johnson Public Works Police  Motion 2nd X  Yes No X X X X  Abstain Absent  X X X  X  (Jordan, Trotter, Rufe) -None. (Blatt, Trotter, Johnson) -N None.  The Police Committee will continue negotiations with the Fountain Hill Police. Association on  Thursday, August 4th. House & Ordinances  (Rufe, Graham, Jordan) - None. (Trabel, Graham, Rufe)  Fire  The Voluntary Fire Department continues its drive toi increasei membership. Training is offered through Bucks Community College and equipment is provided. It is also looking for auxiliary roles, such as fund raising. Any volunteer activity also qualifies for high school juniors'  community service. hours. Recreation  (Johnson, Rufe, Trabel)  Ms. Johnson reported on her findings to potentially offer a movie. night at the park. The cost will be based on thei number of attendees (e.g., 2-500 attendees = appr. $600).  Health & Sanitation  (Graham, Johnson, Trabel)  In Ms. Graham's absence, Council President Blatt read the July Sewer/Garbage collection  reports. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan) -1 None.  SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES    The BOOK MOBILE offers multiple activities during the summer for children and adults. The closing ofthe PLAYGROUND PROGRAM will depend on the staffavailability. The annual STICKBALL TOURNAMENT will be held this coming weekend.  Chief Bachert reminded that a DRUG DROP OFF date is scheduled for October 2nd from 10  am to 2 pm.  The FOUNTAIN HILL LITTLE: LEAGUE will have a fall league this year! PRIVILEGE OF THE. FLOOR -] Discussion on Non Agenda Items - None.  EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel) deferred to another time. ADJOURNMENT  Council President announced that even though an Executive Session was scheduled, it will be  At7:28 pm Council President entertained ai motion to adjourn. Ms. Johnson made the motion,  seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously approved.  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY,PEANSYIVANA Norman E. Blatt- President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED: BY: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Director  Eric Gratz, Borough Manager Next Ordinance- - 871 Next Resolution- - 2022-27