The ninth regular meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2002 of the Hamburg Borough Council was held this evening at the Hamburg Municipal Center with President Richard W. Boyd presiding. The meeting was opened with Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Prayer.

Members Present – Richard W. Boyd, Roy Heffner, Leon Balthaser, Jeanette Heckman, Charles Figard, Diana Edwards, Dale Schlenker

Members Absent – None

Also Present – Kim Y. Berger, Recording Secretary

Visitors – Edward Van Wert, Nikki Murry, Lily Herring, Kim Montone

A motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve the amended agenda.

ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L. Balthaser, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

Edward Van Wert, 210 Fawn Court would like to see something done with the streets near the construction zone of Wyndcliffe II. Mr. Van Wert stated that he submitted a letter to the Borough Manager and to Council President Boyd, but has heard nothing. President Boyd stated that it is being worked on.

A motion was made by Diana Edwards and seconded by Charles Figard to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2002.

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve the following reports: Borough Manager's Report, Public Works Supt. Report, Water/Sewer Supt. Report, Office Manager's Report, Treasurer's Report.

NAYES – None

The Borough Manager’s activities for the month of April, 2002 included the following:

Held two Staff meetings to discuss various issues with Department Supervisors.

By far, the largest issue during the month of April was the accomplishments at the pool and getting the leaks fixed in both the big pool and the baby pool. A lot of effort was put into this and hopefully we will see a dramatic reduction in water use.

Attended a meeting at MACA with Greg Unger of SDE and Keith Brobst, Water/Wastewater Supt. to discuss the future of MACA, renewal of their permit and various production issues. There will be a follow up meeting as more information becomes available.

Spent time working with the bank officials and attorney regarding the financing of the new police car.

Kim Berger and I spent additional time on second floor collecting the various historical data and items to be used either in the municipal building or given to the Historical Society for display. Kim also spent a lot of time organizing the area as well.

Met with various officials from County, State and local levels regarding safety issues and project funding for traffic signals for South 4^th and Hawkridge Drive and South 4^th and Windsor Streets, as well as changes in design for South 4^th and Route 61. Various suggestions were made but no decisions at this time. Follow up studies will have to be performed.

Battery casings have now been found along Port Clinton Avenue on Borough property. EPA will be working in this location for removal. This will put a hold on installation of about 80 feet of the new guardrail in this area.

In addition to the two regular council meetings, attended Authority, Safety, Finance, and Property committee meetings.

If anyone has any questions regarding my report, please feel free to ask.

Attached with my report are the activities of my staff for the month of April, 2002.

Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager

PUBLIC WORKS SUPT. REPORT - APRIL 2002

During the month of April, the Borough Crew completed the following:

Worked on #2 filter at the reservoir.

Replacement of street signs continues throughout the Borough.

Electrical work was performed on the 1992 Ford.

A lot of cold patching was done around town.

The railing along the ramp at the municipal building was painted. Roger did this because he has limited range of motion from his injury in February.

The rainy and spring weather has pushed the weeds and grass up. Spraying along the roads and curbs has begun. Grass was also cut at all our properties.

Work commenced at the shoulders along Port Clinton Avenue where the new guide rails will be placed. There is still more to do before the contractor begins work.

The back wooden step of the municipal center was in need of repair. The board was removed and replaced with new wood.

Most of the crew’s time was spent this month at the pool/park.

Repairs were done to the tables, benches, pipes in the bathroom, water fountain and various other repairs.

Top soil work was done where the electric line was completed.

Wastewater

We have conducted some polymer trials and made a switch. Results are fair but we feel we can do better. We will continue to look at other products and methods. We feel we are doing much better with solids handling. Last year at this time we ran the belt filter press 5 days a week and were also hauling off site. Now we are running 3 to 4 days a week and there has been no hauling.

Filamentous bacteria continue to be a problem. It is under control but we have been unable to eliminate it.

The dechlorination system has been ordered and the supplier assures me it will be delivered in good time to be installed before June 1.

We have had some problems at the Edenburg Pumping Station. A failing check valve has been replaced and a noisy bearing is being replaced. These things were on hold due to the projected upgrade of the station. Since the upgrade is not in the near future we went ahead with the repairs.

Water

Hydrant flushing was done the first week in April and I am happy to report the system was very clean.

In preparation for a filter plant performance evaluation we discovered that the media in # 2 filter had leaked through the bottom screens and was laying in the bottom of the clarifier. We had to shovel all the media out of the clarifier and found the grids were loose and the sealing gaskets had failed. We also found some corrosion where the overflow screens had been installed. We are making all necessary repairs and parts are on order. PaDEP was advised and we had a contingent visit to see what it looked like.

We have in the mean time checked #2 filter and while there has been some leakage it is not a major problem. We have some scheduled maintenance to do on #2 as well so for the time being we are back on well water.

We have taken advantage of the down time to do some cleaning of the backwash clarifier as well.

As you can imagine, the dam is full and as soon as the repairs are made we will be back on surface water.

Spent a day working on the second floor in the storage area, moving the boxes, labeling them, organizing them and making the room accessible for the Historical Society to come in and take a look at their things.

Met with June Hilbert, the Recreation Director to go over things for the start of the season. I gave her copies of numerous flyers from last year.

The web page has been updated and the municipal access channel has also been updated.

Worked with the engineer and the software company to complete reports that are needed for the engineer. This continues and we are having some difficulty creating what the engineer needs.

Prepared the ordinance adding J. T. Auto Rescue as an impoundment agency.

During the month of April, I attended, two Council meetings, one Finance Committee meeting, one EMA meeting and two staff meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

                                                            Kim Y. Berger, Office Manager

 

 

On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Charles Figard to adopt Ordinance #712-02, Adding two vehicle impounds.

ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L. Balthaser, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of Mayor DelRosario and Chief Tom Zelinsky, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to ratify the hiring of Roger Gehring as a part-time police officer at a rate of $11.00/hr. retroactive to 5/7/02.

ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L. Balthaser, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Roy Heffner to reaffirm plan approval for the Heck Subdivision (previously approved in December).

ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L. Balthaser, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Diana Edwards to approve the contract between the Dept. of Community and Economic Development and the borough of Hamburg for the $5,071 grant for the police department’s base station.

ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L. Balthaser, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of Council President Richard Boyd, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Charles Figard to prepare a letter of support for the Canoe Launch and Bartram Trail for the Schuylkill River Greenway Assoc.

ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L. Balthaser, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Charles Figard to approve payment of invoices totaling $108,699.36.

ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard, L. Balthaser, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

AT & T 102.15

ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION JOURNAL 39.00

ADAMSON INDUSTRIES 59.00

AMES DEPT. STORE 76.25

AMSTERDAM PRINTING 15.86

AQUA SERVE 5,512.50

BOC 99.63

BARKO 730.00

COUNTY OF BERKS 1,566.35

BERKS MONT NEWSPAPERS 236.67

BLUE MT. COMPUTER SERVICE 300.00

CFL MECHANICAL 775.88

COMMONWEALTH OF PA 13.00

DEPT. OF PUBLIC WELFARE 10.00

EMAC DAIRY BRUSH 64.90

EARTH LINK 43.90

EDENBURG WELDING 344.00

GEORGE T. BISEL CO. 51.60

HACC 65.00

HAMBURG AMBULANCE 45.00

HAMBURG AUTO PARTS 3.57

ANDREW HESS 14.50

ICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS 246.44

KISTLER O’BRIEN 71.40

KUZAN’S HARDWARE 163.78

M. DOMER LEIBENSPERGER 25.00

LEISAWITZ, HELLER, ABRAMOWITCH 1,089.94

LOWE’S 784.96

ROBERT MENGLE 411.06

MET ED 5,161.57

MOUNTAIN VIEW SUPPLY 613.02

MT. LAKE POOL AND PATIO 7,164.75

MEIT 123.00

NRA 485.45

PA STATE POLICE CENTRAL REPOSITORY 10.00

PPL 1,121.49

PENN PRIDE 553.37

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE 100.00

PERSONALIZED COMPUTER HELP 140.00

QUILL 172.46

READING EAGLE 182.20

READING FOUNDRY & SUPPLY 217.46

RELIABLE 89.55

RANDALL RENTSCHLER 533.38

SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL 52.47

SOMES UNIFORMS 38.00

SQUAD FITTERS 305.90

THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR 143.77

TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS 238.50

ULTIMATE OFFICE 54.95

VERIZON 512.67

FRANCIS WERLEY 248.75

WESTERN AUTO 9.68

WINDSOR PRESS 184.72

TOTAL FOR APPROVAL $31,418.45

SAM’S CLUB 615.53

BOROUGH OF HAMBURG – GROSS PAYROLL 67,837.37

BOROUGH OF HAMBURG – EMP. SHARE SS 3,795.30

RACC 60.00

CFL MECHANICAL 4222.96

GPU ENERGY 202.69

AMES DEPT. STORE 59.98

PICKEL’S GENERAL HAULING 75.00

JEAN SCHAPPELLE 35.00

BERKS CO. TREASURER 260.00

PETTY CASH 27.08

KATHLEEN BOND 45.00

ANDREA SHADE 45.00

TOTAL $77,280.91

GRAND TOTAL FOR APPROVAL $108,699.36

May 14, 2002 – 6 p.m. – Personnel Committee - CANCELLED

May 21, 2002 – 4 p.m. – Safety Committee

May 15, 2002 – 6:30 p.m. – Water Sewer Committee

May 15, 2002 – 7 p.m. – Authority Meeting

May 22, 2002 – 7:30 p.m. – Council Meeting

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. on motion of Leon Balthaser and seconded by Jeanette Heckman

Attest:

Kim Y. Berger

Recording Secretary/Office Mgr.