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MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 27, 2001 COUNCIL MEETING The twelfth regular meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2001 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 Present - Rick Boyd, Roy Heffner, Leon Balthaser, Diana Edwards, Jeanette Heckman, Scott Kreider, Charles FigardMembers Absent – None Also Present – Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Solicitor John Speicher, Kim Y. Berger, Recording Secretary Visitors –Chief Thomas Zelinsky, Jr., Kim Montone (Item), Julia Nazimov (Eagle/Times), Judy Romig, , Gene SchappellA motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Scott Kreider to approve the amended agenda. ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard,
L. Balthaser, S. Kreider COURTESY TO AUDIENCE None A motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Diana Edwards to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2001 meeting. 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 Charles Figard to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report and Safety Committee Report. (Councilman Figard state that he left out part of the first sentence which will be corrected before it is typed in the minutes and Councilman Kreider stated that Ms. Rader’s address was 216, not 210, this will also be changed before the minutes are typed.) ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard,
L. Balthaser, S. Kreider SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
Flows at the plant are normal to low for this time of year. Treatment is within normal parameters. The problem with chlorination has been traced to the nitrification cycle, and we believe the problem is solved. Chlorine usage is almost back to normal. The new polymer used for sludge pressing is working well. It has reduced press time by over 25%.
Systems Design Engineering, Inc. and Keith continue to work with MACA this month on waste strength issues.
The EPA has accepted the local limits as submitted by SDE. Lynda is working on obtaining proof of adoption of the new limits from all boroughs and townships.
The mechanical and electrical contractors are progressing with the contract. The work is substantially complete, and start-up is being scheduled. WATER SYSTEM (COUNCIL: FOR INFORMATION ONLY) A minimal amount of water flows over the spillway when the plant is not running. Systems Design Engineering, Inc., Keith and Tony are reviewing the written report from DEP on the water plant filtration plant inspection. Any changes required will be discussed with the Authority.
Systems Design Engineering, Inc. will discuss the project with the Authority at the meeting. SDE started the survey for the proposed new water line from Well #5. Valve modifications and connection to the Hamburg Center water tank to the Borough are being determined. SDE and Keith met with Bruce Paskar to discuss short term and long term plans.
Systems Design Engineering inspected both pump stations with Keith. Details on the force main have been located. Smith & Loveless are sizing the new pumps. Costs are being compiled for a recommendation to the Authority.
Mr. Kershner submitted a price for replacement of the lights at the plant.
The following items are currently being worked on:
Safety Committee The following items were discussed: Jennifer Rader, 2l6 State Street read a self-composed letter representing her views and those of others in the block concerning the two hour parking limit on State Street. The letter was well-written, included a petition and information that had not been known by Safety Committee prior to establishing the restriction. It was the Mayor’s recommendation to lift the restriction based on the new information, effective immediately. Recommended the county-wide Mutual Aid Agreement (ordinance) be forwarded to Council, recommending approval. Pertains to emergency situations in the county. Borough request to Penn Dot for a "signal ahead sign" on State Street was refused. Safety recommends another effort to obtain the desired sign rather the "Watch for Stopped Cars" sign recommended by Penn Dot, after Chief Zelinsky & the Borough Manager check out the details. Ordinance prohibiting parking on Grandview Terrace on specific days to enable trash trucks to complete turns in the constricted area will be amended to add an additional day for the recycle trucks. Vandalism at the borough pool is becoming an expensive problem, one which must be resolved. Chief Zelinsky will take steps to prevent further damage to the restrooms. Several borough council members offered assistance. Apprehension of the culprit (s) will require time. A proposed ordinance was presented by the Mayor for council consideration, but no action was taken. The current noise ordinance will be compared with the presented version and will be amended if required. A request for Advanced Police Executive Training for Chief Zelinsky will be forwarded to Council recommending approval. No fee is charged. Regionalization was discussed involving possible police coverage of Port Clinton by borough police. Chief Zelinsky, Council President and the Borough Manager will discuss the request with Mayor Wright. Southbound customers of Leesport National Bank are making illegal and dangerous turns from Fourth Street into the bank lot. The Borough Manager will contact Leesport Bank’s Manager and require that appropriate signs be erected which will prohibit such turns. Two personnel problems were considered in executive session. Council agreed with Chief Zelinsky’s intended actions in the matters.
OLD BUSINESS None On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Scott Kreider and seconded by Charles Figard to approve the County-Wide Mutual Aid Agreement for emergency management services. ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard,
L. Balthaser, S. Kreider On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Roy Heffner authorizing the Borough Manager to prepare and advertise an ordinance prohibiting parking on specific days and times for the benefit of trash/recycling trucks to maneuver turns. (This deals only with Grandview Terrace and it will be fore Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 12 noon). ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard,
L. Balthaser, S. Kreider On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Leon Balthaser permitting Chief Thomas Zelinsky to attend Police Executive Training School at no cost to the Borough. ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard,
L. Balthaser, S. Kreider On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Roy Heffner and seconded by Scott Kreider approving a Resolution to withhold 4 ¼ % from the officers’ paychecks for pension contributions for the years 2000 and 2001. ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard,
L. Balthaser, S. Kreider A motion was made by Scott Kreider and seconded by Roy Heffner to approve payment of invoices totaling $47,076.50 ROLL CALL: AYES – R. Boyd, R. Heffner, J. Heckman, D. Edwards, C. Figard,
L. Balthaser, S. Kreider LIST OF BILLS AT & T 13.46 LYNDA ALBRIGHT 300.00 AMERICAN RED CROSS 452.75 BCMHIPG 13,576.88 BERKS CO. TREASURER 243.60 BFI 9,604.84 CFL MECHANICAL 1,900.28 CLASSIC SIGNS 36.00 JOYCE CLAY 200.00 COMMONWEALTH OF PA 89.00 GPU 5,479.45 HUTCHINSON, GORMAN & FREEH 6,000.00 ICI DULUX PAINT 233.20 KISTLER FARM MACHINERY 22.22 LESHER’S APPLIANCES 158.00 LOWES 290.64 Hamburg, Pa June 27, 2001 7:30 p.m. MASCARO, JP 4,010.83 MEDICAL LIFE INSURANCE 207.20 METROCALL 9.95 PA LAW ENFORCEMENT PROPERTY 40.00 PPL UTILITIES 811.53 PERRY AUTO SERVICE 803.83 QUILL 165.16 STETZLER, ROGER 70.00 SYSTEMS DESIGN 1,243.78 TRABOSH, ASHELY 25.00 WEAKNECHT SPORTING GOODS 107.00 YODER’S HEATING 927.15 ZEE MEDICAL 54.75 GRAND TOTAL FOR APPROVAL $47,076.50 Solicitor Speicher stated that he has not heard anything from the Hamburg
Area School District or their Solicitor in reference to the Hold Harmless
agreement. July 2, 2001 – Rec Board meeting – 7 p.m. July 3, 2001 – Property Committee meeting- 7 p.m. July 4, 2001 – INDEPENDENCE DAY – OFFICE CLOSED July 9, 2001 - Finance Committee – 6:30 p.m. July 9, 2001 – Council meeting – 7:30 p.m. Councilman Kreider stated that there will be a Community Day meeting on July 12, 2001 at 7 p.m. Mr. Kreider also briefly reported the itinerary for Community Day. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. on motion of Leon Balthaser and seconded by Charles Figard. ATTEST: Kim Y. Berger
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