The fourteenth 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, Dale Schlenker, Charles Figard

Members Absent – Jeanette Heckman

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

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Visitors – Kimm Montone (Pottsville Republican), (Reading Eagle), Cherie Reichard, Nikki Murray (Hamburg Item), Thomas Zelinsky, Gary Fronheiser (Reading Eagle)

A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Diana Edwards to approve the amended agenda, adding the acceptance of a $5,000 grant for the Main Street Program.

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

NAYES – None

COURTESY TO AUDIENCE

Cherie Reichard wanted to confirm that copies from the Borough Office were $0.25 a piece. President Boyd stated that she was correct. Ms. Reichard wanted to know why she received a piece of paper stating that she would have to pay $15 for research time as well as the $0.25 per page. President Boyd stated that if there was research involved for information she wanted, there would be a charge of $15.00 per hour for the research. There is an ordinance in effect.

A motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Diana Edwards to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2002 meeting.

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

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Diana Edwards to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report, and Property Committee,

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

NAYES – None

7/9/02

Chairman – Roy Heffner

Present: R. Boyd, L. Albright, J. Heckman, D. Schlenker, D. Longacre (Our Town)

The Our Town representative presented the following to the property committee:

Requested the approval to clean up the Mill Creek through town. Also looking to obtain grant, which would need to be submitted by the Borough. Discussion followed with the general consensus that the Borough has no problem with the clean up and would submit any request for grant money. It was pointed out that an EPA assessment for the area might be necessary.

The banners for the town are being manufactured. No specific time was reported on their availability.

It was re-iterated that the Borough crew would be able to supply the trenching necessary to run the electric for the X-mas tree at the parking lot.

Other property committee business:

The Bentley Circus sent the borough a letter stating that they had available dates in which they would be able to set up at our park. They requested certain dates, but due to the short time period we are unable to accommodate them. Suggestion was made to refer them to the fire department for possibly utilizing the field house property.

The highway occupancy permit and letter have been sent to the state. This is for the proposed light at 4^th & Hawk Ridge. The Borough Manager will keep us apprised of the situation.

A letter has been sent to the state requesting information on getting the state roads examined for resurfacing.

Still investigating the possibility of a developing a well in the park area.

Recreation Board has recommended cleaning up the canal area to use it for fishing and winter ice-skating. Will look into a possible grant to accomplish. SDS to review area for recommendations on the erosion. Will have the tree trimmer review the towpath for clean up recommendations and look at the Dolly Hoppe property for creating a trail. Discussion on planting new trees in the park, with the suggestion that they may be sponsored.

Good News: The pool seems to be fixed, as it is not taking much additional water. The water readings are to continue weekly and reported to the property committee each month.

The Borough building electric is up, probably due to the HVAC. Need to review the exact circumstances from the monthly bills to determine when and why. Should have additional information next meeting.

NBRC to meet Friday the 12^th to discuss the Kernsville Dam.

Still trying to determine how the RR property was deeded. Once this has been established, transference of the property can be completed.

Discussed the property maintenance code and reviewed the fee structure. Exact wording of ordnance needs to be reviewed.

On the recommendation of the Road Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Leon Balthaser to award the bid for Correll Alley, Fern Alley and S. Hillside Dr. to Reading Site Contractors at a bid price of $80,655.00.

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

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Road Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Diana Edwards to award the bid for Patching on Second St., Sewer Plant Road patching, Laydown area of 12’ x 40’ and the Overlay of some of the plant area and new area to EJB Paving at a bid price of $38,685.00. This amount will be reimbursed by the Hamburg Municipal Authority.

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

NAYES – None