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MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 9,
2001 MEETING OF HAMBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL The
seventh regular meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2001 of
the Hamburg Borough Council was held this evening at the Hamburg Municipal
Center with President Richard Boyd presiding.
The meeting was opened with Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a
Prayer. Members
Absent – None Also
Present – Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Kim Y. Berger,
Recording Secretary, Gary Reeser, Commercial Building Inspector ROLL
CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner,
J. Heckman, C. Figard, L.
Balthaser, S. Kreider, D. Edwards COURTESY TO AUDIENCE A motion was made by
Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Charles Figard
to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2001 meeting as submitted. ROLL
CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner,
J. Heckman, C. Figard, L. Balthaser, S Kreider, D. Edwards
NAYES - None A motion was made by Diana
Edwards and seconded by Roy Heffner to approve the following reports:
Borough Manager's Report, Public Works Supt. Report, Water/Sewer Supt.
Report, Office Manager's Report, Treasurer's Report and Police/ Mayor Report. ROLL
CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner,
J. Heckman, C. Figard, L. Balthaser, S. Kreider, D. Edwards
NAYES – None BOROUGH
MANAGER’S REPORT The
Borough Manager’s activities for the month of March, 2001 included the
following: Called
snow emergency on March 4 based on impending snow storm.
Again, old man winter passed us by and we received no significant
snow. The snow emergency
lasted for two days. Met
several times during the month with both John Leonforte and Gary Reeser to
discuss on-going problems and concerns regarding the High School project,
Windsor Industries, Reppert’s Garage, Penn Steel, etc. Also,
Gary Reeser and I met with Doug Mehrkam of Windsor Industries regarding code
violations. Gary and I allowed the
pallet business to continue operations during completion of demolition, with
temporary restrictions and conditions attached.
I also spent time investigating reasons why the sewer line to Windsor
Industries was plugged, when in essence, Mr. Mehrkam purchased the property free
and clear of municipal liens. It
was determined that Mr. Mehrkam was required
to pay the EDU fee, which he has not done.
As soon as that is paid, the plug will be removed.
On
March 7, had a meeting with the police actuary to review the actuarial report
for 1/1/2000, along with President Boyd, Councilman Scott Kreider, Sgt. Painter
and Officer Richard Leymeister. Spent
time during the month working on and revising borough policies, job
descriptions, rules, regulations and benefits.
As progress is made, copies will be provided to the Personnel Committee
for their review and recommendations for adoption by Council. On
March 12, attended the Berks County Purchasing Coop Group.
Discussed ongoing purchases for salt for next winter season, gas and oil
and office supplies. On
March 13, Kim Berger, Keith Brobst and I attended a Personnel Management
Seminar. The seminar was very informative and I will be applying what
I have learned in updating the job descriptions. Spent
time working on land ownership of the watershed property.
It has been determined that most of the land in Windsor Township
surrounding the dam and reservoir are, in fact, owned exclusively by the Hamburg
Municipal Authority. The Borough
owns a couple of very small tracts in that area, but most of what the borough
owns is well above the dam area and located in Albany and Greenwich Townships. On
March 19, Kim and I attended Ray Yerger’s funeral service.
As you all know, Mr. Yerger was both a former member of Hamburg Borough
Council and the Hamburg Planning Commission. Met
with Tonya Gerner, Recreation Director, to discuss new hires at the Park/Pool as
well as those yet to be interviewed. Reviewed
several items regarding Hamburg Community Day.
Tonya is confident that Community Day will be a successful event this
year. Held
interviews for pool personnel; we
have a few applicants for this position yet to be interviewed.
All positions for the food stand and park have been filled. Held
two staff meetings during the month with department supervisors to discuss
various issues. Met
with Sal Fiore regarding his property on Franklin Street (former Regal) and
discussed his concerns, as well as his need for L&I plans, etc.
Plans for the area will be provided in the near future. Met
with pension auditors to review several issues.
They will be coming back and expect to be here for approximately 2-3
weeks to complete both pension plans. Kim,
Keith and I met with Pat Mulqueen, sewer plant employee currently out on
workmans compensation regarding his current medical condition.
Mr. Mulqueen has indicated to us that he will not be able to return to
full time gainful employment with the Borough and I have prepared a letter to
the insurance company advising them of our meeting. I have also started advertising for a replacement.
John
Leonforte, Gary Reeser and I met with representatives from Skully and Loy, the
engineering firm representing Getty Mart, to review and discuss their plans for
a groundwater extraction system at that location and which is required by DEP. Getty Mart will be required to file for a variance for
placement of a temporary building. Took
care of various complaints during the month. In
addition to the two regular Council meetings, attended Authority meeting,
Recreation, Planning Commission, Personnel, Safety, Road, Finance, and two
Property committee meetings. Also
attended two Police Negotiating meetings. If
anyone has any questions concerning my report, please feel free to ask. Attached
with my report are the activities of my staff for the month of March, 2001.
LYNDA G. ALBRIGHT PUBLIC WORKS SUPT. REPORT During
the month of March, the Borough Crew completed the following: AUTHORITY
PROJECTS The
crew performed numerous meter checks and removed the meters from PA Steel. A
4” water main was repaired at the sewer plant. Installed
some piping at the reservoir for the wells. The
crew repaired a 2” blow off In Edenburg. GENERAL
WORK The
crew cut brush and trimmed tress along the canal and along the greenway. The
crew replaced and repaired numerous signs around the borough. In
a continuing effort to maintain the streets of the borough, a lot of time was
spent cold patching.
PARK/POOL
The
crew installed some drain pipes on the baseball field to help remove the water
that “stands” on the field. The
crew cleaned some streets with the sweeper.
Richard L. Pickel Water and Wastewater
Superintendent’s Report March
2001 Wastewater
We have started to haul liquid sludge off site.
Poor settling and difficulty dewatering on the belt filter press have
combined to give us a capacity problem in the aerobic digester.
We have hauled in excess of 100,000 gallons in March.
Unfortunately the problem is getting worse and based on recent history
may continue for some time.
A preconstuction meeting was held on the sludge pump project.
Completion is expected in June.
Pa DEP conducted a sampling and interview
inspection at the wastewater treatment plant. I expect no problems. Water
The
leak has been found and repaired. We
located a water leak in the driveway at the wastewater treatment plant. The 4” service line was cracked about 2/3 of the
circumference. Usage has dropped to
normal levels for this time of year. The
leak was about 150,000 gallons /day.
The blow off for wells 2,3 & 4 has been installed. Dave and Tony did
an excellent job. The
area above the inlet weir of the impounding dam has been cleaned.
This is normally a late summer, low flow job, however the storm the week
before Christmas washed an extreme amount of dirt into that area and we had to
clean it now. PaDEP
will conduct a full inspection at the water treatment plant April 11.
This is the first time they have done any sort of inspection since the
plant went on line and I would guess it will be quite thorough.
Keith
L. Brobst OFFICE
MANAGER’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2001 Well
the beginning of March turned out to be a very very busy month for the office.
The auditors finished their reports and left us with a lot of things to
clean up. This clean up has been
completed. The
street sweeping program pamphlet has been updated and the Borough Crew has
distributed to the residents in the affected areas.
This has been posted on the web page and the municipal access channel. Prepared
notices for the paper for the flushing hydrants, help wanted for the sewer
plant, as well as others. Continued
training Lynda on the payroll process. Keith,
Lynda and I attended a seminar in Allentown regarding Personnel Management.
It was a very informative meeting and we gathered a lot of helpful
information as well as handouts. Gathered
information for an audit which was conducted by Jim Henninger from St. Paul. This audit was for workman’s compensation. I
would like to say that things are running smoothly in the office.
We have our bumps in the road every now and then, however, it is going
real well. We are still working on
the utility billing program and there are some wrinkles to be ironed out,
however, it is coming along. In
addition to my other duties, I continue to complete the accounting work.
I have received the auditors adjustments and I am working with them to
complete the processing. Quarterly
reports, PURTA information and grease trap letters have been prepared and will
be mailed out by the end of March. Tenant
listings will be processed for mailing on March 30, 2001.
The season ticket applications have been prepared and will be mailed in
early April. I
attended two staff meetings, one Rec Board meeting (no quorum), two regular
Borough Council meetings and one EMA meeting.
Minutes and/or notes were typed for all meetings. If
you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Submitted by,
THE
FOLLOWING IS A REPORT OF ACTIVITY OF THE HAMBURG BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
THE MONTH OF MARCH: INVESTIGATIONS
CONDUCTED
COUNT
DESCRIPTION
2
Harassment, Stalking, Other not aggravated 2
Harassment by Communication 5
Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposition
1 Motor V Theft Autos, Unauthorized use
of
2
Bad Checks
1
Criminal Trespass
1
Disorderly conduct
5
Offenses against family or children, domestic
disp
1
Possession of weapon on school property
5
Vandalism, criminal mischief
2
Dogs running at large (borough ordinance)
11
Assist ambulance
5
Assist fire company
17
Assist Other Departments
1
Bank escorts
1
Noise complaints
4
911 Hang-up Calls
7
EMS Advisory
45
Miscellaneous calls/complaints
2
Miscellaneous incidents
1
Missing/wanted persons/attempt to locate
persons
6
Suspicious persons
8
Property Alarms calls
3
Property False Alarms
1
Found/recovered property
1
Lost property
5
Property Security checks 3
Property Security checks (found open windows, 1
Littering
1
Unauthorized collection of garbage/refuse 1
All other offenses (except traffic) CRIMINAL ARRESTS 1
Harassment,
Stalking, Other not aggravated 1
Assault
with Hands, Fists, Feet, etc. 1
Motor Vehicle Theft, Unauthorized use of
1
Bad Checks
1
Criminal Trespass
2
Driving Under The Influence
3
Theft by Unlawful Taking
6
Vandalism, Criminal Mischief
TRAFFIC REPORT 1
Driving under the influence of alcohol/substance
2
Parking complaints
15
Parking tickets issued
1
Driving unregistered vehicle on highway
1
Driving vehicle at safe speed
3
Funeral Escort
1
Hit & run-damage to unattended vehicle
1
Knowingly permitting unauthorized person to
drive
9
Maximum speed limits
5
Obedience to traffic control devices
2
Operating vehicle under suspension
1
Reckless driving
2
Stop sign violation
8
Traffic accidents (non-reportable)
2
Traffic accidents (reportable)
2
Traffic control
1
Traffic control signal-red light violation
14
Traffic stops
1
Traffic violation complaints
1
Vehicle General lighting requirements
1
Bicycle violations MILES DRIVEN –
1997 FORD – CROWN VICTORIA – WHITE
648
1995 FORD – CROWN VICTORIA – WHITE
1875
1993 FORD – CROWN VICTORIA – WHITE
736
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TOTAL MILES DRIVEN
3259
DISTRICT COURT 23-03-06
$ 1677.76
BOROUGH PARKING TICKET FINES
100.00
COMMON PLEAS COURT
100.00
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TOTAL
$ 1877.76
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael
C. Painter Mayor’s
Report for March 3/12 – Attended Borough Council meeting 3/13 – Held meet with the Mayor night 3/15 – Attended Police Contract meeting 3/20 – Attended monthly Safety Committee meeting 3/28 – Attended Borough Council meeting Chief Zelinsky and I have donated some art items and rugs for the Police Department. Please feel free to stop in and see how the improvements are coming along. Respectfully submitted, Roy C. Del Rosario OLD
BUSINESS On the recommendation of Gary Reeser,
Commercial Building Inspector, a motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by
Charles Figard to have Gary pursue the need for the school district to meet the
minimum bathroom requirements for the new gymnasium for the addition at the high
school. Discussion:
Councilman Balthaser questioned why this did not have to go back to the
Planning Commission. It was stated
that this was a violation of a standing code and the building inspector found
the problem. The school has been
told about this and the Council is taking formal action to be sure that it is
taken care of correctly. This is
not a planning commission issue. ROLL CALL:
AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J.
Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard
NAYES – L. Balthaser NEW
BUSINESS On the
recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Leon Balthaser
and seconded by Roy Heffner to permit the North Berks Chamber to place large
flowering pots on the sidewalks in the downtown area of the Borough , with the
stipulations that the business/residential property owner will bear full
responsibility. ROLL CALL:
AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J.
Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard
NAYES - None On
the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Roy Heffner
and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve the request of Breon Riegel of Troop
178 to repaint the band shell wall at the park. ROLL CALL:
AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J.
Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard
L.
Balthaser, S. Kreider
NAYES - None ROLL CALL:
AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J.
Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard
NAYES - None On the
recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Roy Heffner and
seconded by Leon Balthaser to approve the request of the Hamburg Jaycees to hold
their annual Memorial Festivities with the same guidelines as in the past.
Request for use of the park is from May 21 to May 29, 2001.
ROLL CALL:
AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J.
Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard
L. Balthaser, S. Kreider
NAYES - None A
motion was made by Scott Kreider and seconded by Leon Balthaser to approve
payment of invoices totaling $90,750.11 ROLL CALL:
AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J.
Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard
L. Balthaser, S. Kreider
NAYES – None LIST
OF BILLS AT & T
54.87 ALTHOUSE, ROD
115.75 AMES
167.45 BARKO
558.00 COUNTY OF BERKS
1,670.36 BERKS PRODUCTS
140.36 BERKSMONT
18.63 BLUE MT.
COMPUTER
320.00 BOCA
43.00 EJB PAVING
300.81 CFL MECHANICAL
195.72 ICI DULUX PAINT
99.00 E-MAC DAIRY
BRUSH
18.60 EDENBURG
WELDING
236.00 GPU
328.18 GALLS
81.97 GEORGE T. BISEL
155.17 HAMBURG AUTO
33.25 HENN’S GARAGE
505.93 HUTCHINSON,
GORMAN AND FREEH
10,000.00 KANTNER’S
TIRES
828.46 MIKE KERSHNER
59.50 KUZANS
7.49 RICHARD
LEYMEISTER
276.28 LIGHTMAN AND
WELBY
300.15 LOWES
156.00 MARTIN STONE
QUARRIES
440.99 MCCURDY’S
GARAGE
64.45 MOUNTAIN VIEW
SUPPLY
114.69 NATL. UNIFORMS
171.76 PA JUVENILE
OFFICERS ASSC.
15.00 PENN PRIDE
866.97 PERSONALIZED
COMPUTER HELP
140.00 PITNEY BOWES
308.00 QUILL
182.43 READING AUTO
SPRING
5.83 READING EAGLE
110.90 RANDALL
RENTSCHLER
15.37 E. S. SAVAGE
26.00 STAPLES
70.28 THYSSENKRUPP
ELEVATOR
139.05 TRIANGLE
COMMUNICATIONS
238.50 VERIZON
458.94 FRANCIS WERLEY
109.90 WESTERN AUTO
165.02 WINDSOR PRESS
396.00 YEAGER SUPPLY
61.35 ZEE MEDICAL
40.40 TOTAL BILLS TO
BE PAID
20,812.76 BILLS
PAID DURING THE MONTH Borough of
Hamburg – Gross
62,805.89
Borough of
Hamburg – Emp. Share SS
3,479.96 First Union
935.56 PA Econ League
50.00 Brobst, Keith
L.
41.58 Petty Cash
95.67 Postmaster
106.08 Berks County
Treasurer
374.00 Service Tire
Truck center
84.75 HMA
101.17 Nextel
Communication
1,482.19 Sam’s club
380.50 TOTAL BILLS
PAID DURING THE MONTH
69,937.35 GRAND TOTAL FOR
APPROVAL
$90,750.11 UPCOMING MEETINGS/INFORMATION April 10, 2001 – 6 p.m. – Personnel Committee - CANCELLED April 11, 2001 – 3:30 p.m. – Road Committee -
CANCELLED April 13, 2001 – OFFICE CLOSED – GOOD FRIDAY April 16, 2001 – Planning Commission April 17, 2001 – Safety Committee – 7 p.m. April 18, 2001
– Water/Sewer Committee meeting – 6:30 p.m. April 18, 2001 – Authority
meeting – 7 p.m. April 25, 2001 – Council meeting 7:30 p.m. Councilman Balthaser stated that the EMA siren is on the pole.
D & L donated the crane and their time along with the Hamburg Fire
Company personnel to erect it. There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. on motion of
Scott Kreider and seconded by Leon Balthaser.
Attest:
Kim Y. Berger
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