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

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

Members Absent –None

Also Present – Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Kim Y. Berger, Recording Secretary, Solicitor

Speicher, Mayor Roy Del Rosario (7:38 p.m.)

Visitors – Kimm Montone (Pottsville Republican), Dana Robinson (Reading Eagle), Cherie Reichard, Nikki Murray (Hamburg Item), Harold Holtzman

A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Roy Heffner to approve the amended agenda.

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

NAYES – None

COURTESY TO AUDIENCE

Cherie Reichard wanted to thank the Borough Council for not charging the Hamburg Jaycees for the park rental for their Memorial Day Festivities.

Ms. Reichard questioned why the Borough would want to purchase the property next to the Dolly Haupt property, The land is useless.

President Boyd stated that the Borough would expand along the streambed. We are receiving recreation funds from the Wyndcliffe Development and that is the money we are using to purchase this land.

Ms. Reichard questioned what the land would be used for. President Boyd stated that it would not be developed at this point, however, it would be developed in the future.

Ms. Reichard stated that the Council should consider putting the money that we receive from Wyndcliffe into the parks that we currently have.

Ms. Reichard also stated that instead of just alleys that Council should consider paving N. Crescent Avenue at 5^th Street. It has been patched and re-patched and the patching is not holding.

President Boyd state d that the property owners would have to install curbing first. The residents on that street were not happy about doing that so the issue was not pursued.

Ms. Reichard wanted to know when this letter was sent to the residents. President Boyd stated that she should go to the Borough Office and make the request.

Ms. Reichard was also present to express her opinion that the traffic light at 4^th and Hawk Ridge Drive is not necessary and we could use this money for paving more streets.

Harold Holtzman was concerned that the Borough purchased a four-wheel drive vehicle, painted it white and the police don’t use it. President Boyd stated that the officers use the vehicle twice a shift to patrol the mountain and reservoir area. The vehicle was painted for the cost of the paint only, The labor was donated.

A motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Diana Edwards to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2002 meeting.

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

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report, and Safety Committee,

The committee met at 7:00 p.m. on 16 June. The following persons were present: Chief Zelinsky, Rick Boyd, Leon Balthaser, Dale Schlenker, Chuck Figard, and Mayor Del Rosario.

The Fish and Game Commission has requested replacement/repainting of signs at the reservoir prohibiting camping, etc. Recommend that the request be honored.

Chief Zelinsky recommended repainting the fire lanes on Park and Island Streets.

The Mayor recommended that Penn Dot be requested to provide fold-down stop signs at 4th and Rt. 61 and the Cougles exit, to be used in the event of traffic light failure at that location.

Radiological Officer Training was conducted Sat. 15 June. Meeting of the EMA on 1 July will establish teams essential for hauling radiation emissions incidents. The Borough hall now has communications necessary for operating a control headquarters. Equipment is in place and operational.

Chief Zelinsky recommended repainting speed control check lines throughout the borough.

Chuck Figard

NONE

On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Diana Edwards approving the contract between the Borough of Hamburg and the group "Muddflaps" which will be performing on Hamburg Community Day.

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Road Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Diana Edwards authorizing the Borough Manager to advertise for street/alley bids for the following streets and other paving work: Correll Alley (5^th to 7^th Street), Fern Alley (Correll to Arch Street), Fern Alley (Arch St. to Maple Street), Fern Alley (Maple St. to Dead End), S. Hillside Drive (7^th Street to Bickel Drive), Patching of Second Street, Sewer Plant Road (patching and new paving)

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

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Dale Schlenker to purchase an additional section of the Dolly Haupt Estate (.970 acres) located next to property currently owned by the Borough at a cost of $5,000.

(Discussion: Councilman Balthaser is concerned that the land may not be able to be used due to environmental issues. President Boyd stated that the property would be used for open space, maybe a baseball field or soccer field and it could connect with the trails. There will be no buildings erected on the land. Ms. Reichard stated that before the money is spent, it should be tested).

ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, D. Schlenker

NAYES – C. Figard, L. Balthaser

On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Roy Heffner authorizing the Borough Manager to submit a grant application for CDBG funds in the amount of $55,000 for repaving the municipal parking lot and extension of existing storm sewer from the municipal parking lot south on 3^rd Street to State Street.

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Charles Figard to approve payment of invoices totaling $40,967.51

NAYES – None

AT & T 14.88

ASSOCIATION OF MAYORS 40.00

BCMHIPG 15,512.64

BFI 9,604.84

BURKHARDT MECHANICAL 1,647.81

CCP INDUSTRIES 77.08

COPY WORLD 1,552.00

BETHANY EMES 25.00

FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE 187.00

KENNY FREEMAN 25.00

GFOA 255.00

ICI DULUX PAINT CENTER 93.50

INTERSTATE SUPPLY CO. 1,564.44

LEE WAYNE CORP. 424.27

LEISAWITZ, HELLER, ABRAMOWITCH 993.87

RICHARD LEYMEISTER 78.47

JP MASCARO 4,123.13

ROBERT MENGLE 240.89

MET-ED 2,771.96

METROCALL 9.95

NATIONAL UNIFORM RENTALS 175.60

PPL UTILITIES 732.23

PITNEY BOWES 55.23

QUILL 300.53

RITA REED 38.69

SALKS SYSTEMS 180.00

ES SAVAGE 64.00

LORRAINE SNYDER 150.00

ROGER STETZLER 4.50

DEIDRE WERNER 25.00

TOTAL DUE $40,967.51

An executive session was held from 8:10 p.m. to 8:52 p.m. to discuss possible litigation on two different issues.

A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Roy Heffner to authorize the Solicitor to make an offer to Dan Becker regarding 312-314 State Street.

NAYES – None

(L. Balthaser did not vote on this motion.)

There was no action taken regarding the police issue in reference to the police contract.

July 1, 2002 at 7 p.m. – Rec Board meeting

July 9, 2002 at 7 p.m. – Property Committee (NOTE: Change of Date for July)

                           July 8, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. – Finance Committee

July 8, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. – Council meeting

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. on motion of Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Charles Figard.

ATTEST:

Kim Y. Berger
Recording Secretary/Office Manager