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MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 27, 2002 MEETING OF HAMBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL The sixth regular meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2002 was held this evening at the Hamburg Municipal Center with Vice-President Roy Heffner presiding. The meeting was opened with Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Prayer. Members Present -Roy Heffner, Leon Balthaser, Diana Edwards, Jeanette Heckman, Charles Figard, Dale SchlenkerMembers Absent –Rick Boyd Also Present – Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Kim Y. Berger, Recording Secretary, Solicitor John Speicher Visitors – Lily Henning (Reading Eagle), James Loy, Buck Holtzman, Jerry Miller, Michael Painter, Dolores Painter, Douglas Williams, Nikki Murray (Item) A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Diana Edwards to approve the amended agenda, including a presentation by Mayor Del Rosario ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L.
Balthaser, D. Schlenker COURTESY TO AUDIENCE Chief Zelinsky introduced Jim Loy from the Masons who donated a lot of money for the communication system and wanted to publicly thank them. A motion was made by Leon Balthaser and seconded by Dale Schlenker to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2002 meeting. ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L.
Balthaser, D. Schlenker A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report and Safety Committee, ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L.
Balthaser, D. Schlenker
HAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY ENGINEER'S REPORT March 20, 2002 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
Monthly iron tests are still in the high range. We are working with MACA on this issue. MACA informed Systems Design Engineering, Inc. that flows from their plant will be significantly reduced after May 31st. The financial impact of this will be discussed at the meeting.
WATER SYSTEM WATER PRODUCTION
WATER PROJECTS
NPDES PERMIT RENEWAL
HAMBURG CENTER
SUBDIVISIONS/LDP
SAFETY COMMITTEE The committee met at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday 19 March. following persons were present: Kim Berger, Leon Balthaser, Rick Boyd, Mayor Del Rosario, Diana Edwards, Chief Zelinsky and Chuck Figard.The below listed items were discussed: ARTS FESTIVAL & SIDEWALK SALE The Hamburg Business Association requested traffic be blocked on 4th St. from Pine to State and State St. from 4th to 3rd St for the annual events of Arts Festival on Saturday May 18 and the Sidewalk Sale on Saturday August 10. Approval recommended to Council. STOP SIGN REQUEST Request for a stop sign at 3rd and Windsor was denied until further traffic checks are made. Chief Zelinsky will increase police presence in the area in an effort to reduce speeding, which prompted the request.. K-9 POLICE VEHICLE The subject vehicle is inoperable due to a blown head gasket. Due to age and accumulated mileage the Ford is not considered suitable for expensive repairs. A decision will be made on how to dispose of the car after Chief Zelinsky determines the best way to handle the matter. INTERSTATE SIGN A Penn Dot directional sign is needed to paint the way to I-78 for those drivers who have difficulty returning to the highway after exiting for services. The Borough Manager will send a request to Penn Dot stating what is needed and where it is to be placed. At this time, Mayor Del Rosario presented Sgt. Painter and Officer Doug Williams with commendations for their investigation and capture of a bank robber from Muhlenburg Township. OLD BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Leon Balthaser and seconded by Diana Edwards giving approval for the Greater Hamburg Business Association to hold their annual Arts Festival on Saturday, May 18, 2002 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and to close off 4th Street from Pine to State Street and State Street from 3rd to 4th Streets and to allow parking of vendors and patrons on the municipal lot in excess of the two hour limit without receiving a ticket. ROLL CALL: AYES –R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L.
Balthaser, D. Schlenker On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Charles Figard giving approval for the Greater Hamburg Business Association to hold their annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 10, 2002 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and to close off 4th Street from State to Pine Street and State Street from 3rd to 4th Street and to allow parking by vendors and patrons on municipal lot in excess of 2 hour limit without receiving a ticket. ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L.
Balthaser, D. Schlenker On the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Diana Edwards to hire Bethany Emes as a park/pool employee for the 2002 summer season. ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L.
Balthaser, D. Schlenker On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Diana Edwards and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to execute the amendment to the agreement with County of Berks for the CDBG funding for 2001-2002. (Amendments include extending length of agreement from June 30, 2002 to June 30,2003 and replacing some of the areas of storm sewer installation). ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L.
Balthaser, D. Schlenker On the recommendation of the Chief of Police, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Charles Figard to hire Darlene Miller as a crossing guard at a rate of $11.00/day. ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L.
Balthaser, D. Schlenker A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Charles Figard to approve payment of invoices totaling $40,030.82 ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L.
Balthaser, D. Schlenker LIST OF BILLS AT & T 14.56 ALBRIGHT COLLEGE 350.00 BCMHIPG 15,512.64 BOC GASES 20.95 BERKS CO. TREASURER 300.97 BFI 9,604.84 CHRISTMAN, SANDRA 379.69 COMMONWEALTH OF PA 7.50 ECCO COMMUNICATIONS 5,550.00 EHRLICH 119.00 FIRST PRECINCT UNIFORMS 13.90 FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE 186.78 HAMBURG AUTO 83.41 KANTNERS 4.00 METRCALL 9.95 MEIT 123.00 NATL. UNIFORMS 175.60 OVERHEAD DOOR 437.00 PA STATE MAYOR’S ASSC. 50.00 PSATS 80.00 PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS 49.90 PITNEY BOWES 308.00 PURCHASE POWER 1,019.00 RAIN MAN SEAMLESS GUTTERS 785.00 RELIABLE 63.03 SYSTEMS DESIGN 2,944.74 TERRY’S TREE SERVICE 1,500.00 TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS 238.50 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO. 52.25 THOMAS ZELINSKY 46.61 TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID $40,030.82 SOLICITOR’S REPORT None Borough Manager Lynda Albright publicly thanked Kim Berger, Office Manager for taking charge of operations during the last week when Lynda was out for emergency leave. UPCOMING MEETINGS/INFORMATION
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. on motion of Leon Balthaser and seconded by Jeanette Heckman. ATTEST: Kim Y. Berger
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