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MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 28, 2005 MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL The year-end meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council was held this evening at the Hamburg Municipal Center with President Adam Dries presiding. The meeting was opened with Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Prayer. Members Present Adam Dries, Martha Bertolet, Charles Figard, Dale Schlenker, Jeanette Heckman Members Absent Tina Yoder, Tammy Wilkinson Also Present Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Kim Y. Berger, Recording Secretary, Solicitor Speicher, Mayor Del Rosario Visitors Mike Trask (Reading Eagle), Roy Heffner, Heather Breininger, Norma Berger, Elaine Swavely, Sylvia Summons, Garnetta Heckman, Barry Wisser, Kenny Miller, Mary Delong, Gerard Bonenfant, Dave Bhasin, Deena Kershner, Kerry Delong, Kim Cherry, Leon Balthaser, Luella Atwell A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard to approve the amended agenda. ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None COURTESY TO AUDIENCE Garnetta Heckman, spokeswoman for the crossing guards, requested consideration for a raise for the crossing guards for 2006. They are out in all weather and take a lot of grief from motorists. This will be taken under advisement and turned over to the Personnel Committee for review and recommendation. A motion was made by Martha Bertolet and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve the minutes of December 12, 2005 meeting as submitted.ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard to approve the following reports: Engineers Report, Civil Service Commission Report, Property Committee and Safety Committee Report.ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
The wastewater treatment plant is operating near normal. The sludge dewatering continues to be used as required. It continues to be a time and cost saver in running the plant. Maintenance items are being completed with the time not used to run the belt filter press. Bids were received for the Pine Street Pump Station and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. A bid tabulation of the results will be presented for discussion and possible action. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN and I/I WORK Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is continuing dialog with DEP on the Connection Management Plan. Contact with Lisa Trakis from the EPA was accomplished to coordinate EPA and PA DEP schedules. No further response has been received. Work has been substantially completed on the repair project on the collection system as identified in the past years inspections and televising. WISSAHICKON WATER
WATER SYSTEM
TO: BOROUGH COUNCIL, BOROUGH OF HAMBURG FROM: THE HAMBURG CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 2005 YEAR END REPORT The 2005 calendar year brought little changes to the Hamburg Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service Commission welcomed its newest member, Eric Trubilla to the board. Chief Painter had given the Commission an overview of the police situation. The rules and regulations were updated whereby the borough council at its sole discretion could appoint any applicant who has passed the required examinations for appointment although the applicants name does not appear on the certified list of three when the applicant qualifies for veterans preference. Minutes of all meetings are on file in the Borough Office. See Kim Y. Berger, Office Manager/Recording Secretary to make arrangements for further review of such.
Hettie L. Riegel/s/ Secretary, Civil Service Commission
PROPERTY COMMITTEE DECEMBER 27, 2005 MUNICIPAL CENTER 4PM ATTENDING: Lynda Albright, Martha Bertolet, Tammy Wilkinson, Chuck Figard & Dale Schlenker VISITORS: Elaine Swavely, Roy Heffner & John Leonforte, zoning officer
Chairman of Property Dale R. Schlenker
Safety Committee
Roy Heffner was the only visitor. Only two items were discussed.
OLD BUSINESS On the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Dale Schlenker to approve the 2006 General Budget in the amount of $2,915,250. ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard to adopt Ordinance #735-05, establishing the tax rate of 5 mills for general operations for year 2006. ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Charles Figard to make the following appointments for 2006.
Union Fire Co. #1 of Hamburg official Fire Company Hamburg Legion Ambulance official ambulance service ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None On the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard to take action via Resolution # 8-05 authorizing the issuance by the Borough of its Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note, authorizing the preparation and filing of documents with the DCED, approving and accepting the proposal of M &T Bank to purchase the TRAN and authorizing the proper officials to take necessary actions and to execute necessary documents to complete the transaction in the amount of $50,000. (This is at a 3.6% Interest rate.) ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries,, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Dale Schlenker authorizing the Borough Manager to make budgetary transfers as necessary (within each organization area of the budget). ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries,, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Dale Schlenker approving the reimbursement from the Line of Credit to the General Account the amount of $3,002.98. ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Dale Schlenker to remove the time limit parking signs on Grand at the former V & S Shop and to eliminate parking on Grand between 4th and 3rd Streets due to the high volume of truck traffic, which will be generated by the Wissahickon Water Plant. ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard to have the Mayor to implement a 90-day trial for a three-way stop at Port Clinton Avenue and William Street due to poor visibility. ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Martha Bertolet to reduce the speed limit on Port Clinton Avenue from 35 mph to 25 mph, place warning signs along the east-bound lane of Port Clinton Avenue and authorize the Borough Manager to prepare an ordinance for same. ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard to make a correction to the official Zoning map; properties affected by this change are the Union Fire Co. No. 1, Field House and parking lot, St. Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery and 111 Primrose Alley, Francis L. Werley, Inc. ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None On the recommendation of the Property Committee, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Martha Bertolet appointing Harold (Buck) Holtzman to serve as the boroughs delegate to the North Berks Recreation Corp. for the year 2006. ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Dale Schlenker approving the Agreement between the Borough of Hamburg and Our Town Foundation authorizing OTF to assist in administering the Streetscape Enhancement Project and to complete the Enhancement Project in the Borough right-of-way. ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None SOLICITORS REPORT An executive session was called at 7:45 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. Meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m. A motion was made by Martha Bertolet and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve payment of invoices totaling $47,285.33 ROLL CALL: AYES A. Dries, M. Bertolet, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES None LIST OF BILLS A. R. ADAM AND SONS 870.00 AMERICAN ROCK SALT COMPANY 1,034.30 BLUE MARSH SURVEYORS 1,818.45 BLUE MOUNTAIN COMPUTER SERVICE 838.07 BURKHARDT MECHANICAL 1,269.00 E MAC DAIRY BRUSH 135.40 EDS SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 13.60 EHRLICH 132.00 GALLS 627.89 HAMBURG MUNC. AUTHORITY 110.16 HESS, ANDREW 111.30 LEISAWITZ, HELLER 1,483.97 J. P. MASCARO 6,811.21 MET-ED 2,108.51 NATIONAL ELEVATOR INSPECTION 60.00 PA DEPT. OF LABOR & INDUSTRY 44.00 PA STATE ASSC. OF BOROUGHS 10.00 PHILADELPHIA BALL & BEARING 95.00 PITNEY BOWES 80.97 PURCHASE POWER 2,016.99 QUILL 184.38 R & W ENGRAVING 79.64 RARITAN VALLEY 13,721.59 REPPERTS AUTO SERVICE 332.33 SYNERGETICS ARCHITECHTS 1,093.73 SYSTEMS DESIGN 477.19 TELCO 173.15 YIS COWDEN GROUP 52.50 DUDA ACTUARIAL SERVICES 4,000.00 UNION FIRE CO. #1 7,500.00 TOTAL $47,285.33 UPCOMING MEETINGS/INFORMATION JANUARY 2, 2006 HAPPY NEW YEAR! (OFFICE CLOSED)January 3, 2006 reconvened year-end meeting with reorganization to follow at 8 p.m. January 9, 2006 7 PM - RECREATION BOARD January 3, 2006 - 4 PM - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE January 16, 2006 7 PM PLANNING COMMISSION January 17, 2006 3:30 PM SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING January 18, 2006 7 PM AUTHORITY MEETING January 23, 2006 7 PM WATER/SEWER & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE January 23, 2006 7:30 PM COUNCIL MEETING There being no further business, the meeting was continued until January 3, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. on motion of Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard. ATTEST: Kim Y. Berger |
