The fourth meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2005 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, Tammy Wilkinson, Charles Figard, Martha Bertolet, Tina Yoder, Dale Schlenker, Jeanette Heckman

Members Absent – NONE

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

Visitors – Scott Kreider, Alean Tray, Kerry Delong, Norma Berger, Heather Breininger

A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve the amended agenda adding an executive session under Solicitor’s report.

NAYES – None

COURTESY TO AUDIENCE

Scott Kreider questioned the State Street Bridge. Manager Albright stated that PA DOT will be meeting with officials and the public sometime in April to discuss the status.

Mr. Kreider also questioned if anything was done to those people throwing snow into the street, especially at the intersection of 4^th and State. It is a dangerous situation. Manager Albright stated that the police have been up to that area and straightened out the situation.

A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve the minutes of February 14, 2005 meeting as submitted.

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report, Safety Committee Report, Road Committee Report and PR, Water and Sewer Committee Report.

NAYES – None

ENGINEER'S REPORT
February 16, 2005

SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ISSUES

Flows at the plant continue to be seasonally high for this time of year. Treatment is within normal parameters.

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. continues to work on a preliminary design for the expansion of the wastewater plant. Planning modules are submitted to all the Borough/Townships approval for an expansion of the WWTP to 1.5 MGD. A verbal report will be presented to the Board.

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN and I/I WORK

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is continuing dialog with DEP on the Connection Management Plan. The semi-annual report for the second half of 2004 was submitted by Systems Design Engineering, Inc. Bids were received at the November meeting for televising and repairs of a portion of the collection system. The contractor has begun work on televising and repairs as of January 11, 2005.

MID-ATLANTIC CANNERS

                            Systems Design Engineering, Inc. continues to talk with MACA on future needs.

PROJECTS

Plant Expansion Study--preliminary design and planning modules are progressing. Meetings are continuing to obtain state grants for the economic development portion of the wastewater expansion.

Design of the upgrade/expansion of the Pine Street Pump Station is progressing.

Charles Fitzpatrick and Systems Design Engineering, Inc. continue dialog with Tilden representatives on the proposed Inter-Municipal Agreement and representation issues.

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. has heard nothing this month on the State funding of the wastewater project.

The committee met at 3:30 p.m. on the above date. Present were: Lynda Albright, Chief Painter and Chuck Figard. Visitors were Kim Berger and Mike Kerschner.

The following issues were discussed:

Our Town Foundation - Requested use of the borough parking lot at 4^th and Pine Streets on June 25 for a kids day event. The request also asked that Pine St. between 3^rd and 4^th Sts. be closed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the event. The committee would recommend use of the parking lot, but closure of Pine St. would involve re-routing the Barta bus route, which has an established stop on Pine St. at the parking lot. The problem will be discussed with Deena Kerschner.

Windsor Press – expressed concern over future delivery of company supplies during the I-78 reconstruction. The matter was discussed with Matt Figard who said future delivery of the 1,000 paper rolls would take place in the alleyway behind Windsor Press rather than from State St. as in the past.

Snowmobiles – a complaint was received from snowplow operators regarding the illegal use of snowmobiles during and after a snowstorm. Unless a state snow emergency is announced from Harrisburg, Snowmobiles are not permitted on borough streets even if the borough declares a local emergency. Violators will be cited under provisions of the state motor vehicle code.

Contracted Police Service For Shoemakersville – Discussions regarding this matter will be held during the week of February 21.

Mail delivery for a section of N. 6^th St. – A problem has arisen concerning mail delivery on the new street (not shown on current borough maps) if the temporary ramp onto N 5^th St. is constructed as planned. Whatever changes are needed will be announced after discussion with Council and Penn Dot.

Generator for Emergencies – In the event of any incident resulting in a power shutdown the municipal building would require an alternate power source enabling critical building areas to continue operations. These areas include police and EMA communications, lighting and heating.

Mike Kerschner and Chief Painter will identify lines powering the critical areas and determine a central area for an additional electric panel. Mike will then run new lines from the present boxes to the new panel, which would control power to the essential building areas using an emergency generator.

A temporary method was also discussed since the more detailed permanent change will require more time and money.

The meeting ended at 4:45 p.m.

Chuck Figard

ROAD COMMITTEE REPORT

February 7, 2005

Attending: Martha Bertolet, Tammy Wilkinson, Lynda Albright, John Leonforte, Richard Pickel

Visitors: Larry Ernst

Discussion was held on the updated progress of the following projects. N. 6^th Stret, the curb and roadbed are in place. Recommend put the paving out to bid.

Storm water management, properties that have been contacted have stopped pumping water into the street.

Discussion was held on estimated costs of storm drain work and materials, also wet land delineation should be done at the dump. N. Crescent Avenue cost for curbing line and grade has not been determined.

Larry Ernst has asked for the Primrose Alley to be marked with a street sign. Currently the street is not marked and his business is located in the alley. He has offered to contribute to the cost of the sign. This will be looked into by the solicitor.

Tammy Wilkinson

PR AND WATER, SEWER REPORT

Attending: Adam Dries, Martha Bertolet, Tammy Wilkinson, Tina Yoder, Lynda Albright, Charles Figard

Visitors: Greg Unger, Heather Breininger

Discussion was held in regards to the proposed sewer modular. Questions of concern were answered, such as overall capacity, financial contributions, and system functions with the proposed upgrade, rainwater capacity and obligations of usage on the surrounding areas. With much discussion, all concerns were addressed.

Tammy Wilkinson

OLD BUSINESS

NONE

On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tammy Wilkinson to grant permission to the Our town Foundation to hold a "Kids Day" on Saturday, June 25, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and to use the municipal lot on Pine and 4^th Streets and to close Pine street off from Third to 4^th Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Tammy Wilkinson and seconded by Charles Figard approving the peer-to-peer technical assistance articles of agreement between the Borough of Hamburg, the consultant and the Governor’s Center for Local Government (this agreement deals with the police management study)

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Martha Bertolet to approve payment of invoices totaling $52,570.59.

NAYES – None

T. Wilkinson abstained from Met-Ed (family member works for them).

BCMHIPG 20,076.84

KERSCHNER’S GUN SHOP 500.00

LADY T’S PERFORMANCE PLUS 124.79

JP MASCARO 13,622.42

MET-ED 2,771.77

MUNIS 203.64

PMHIC 1,036.35

QUILL 108.09

RARITAN VALLEY DISPOSAL 13,721.59

ROCKWELL APPRAISALS 300.00

ZEE MEDICAL SUPPLY 26.10

THOMAS ZELINSKY, JR. 79.00

TOTAL $52,570.59

An executive session was held from 5:40 p.m. to 6:08 p.m. to discuss personnel issues and operational issues regarding the Recreation Board.

MARCH 1, 2005 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING – 4 P.M.

MARCH 7, 2005 – STREETS COMMITTEE MEETING – 3:30 P.M.

MARCH 7, 2005 – RECREATION BOARD – 7:30 P.M.

MARCH 14, 2005 – FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING – 6:30 P.M.

MARCH 14, 2005 – COUNCIL MEETING – 7:30 P.M.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. on the motion of Tina Yoder and seconded by Tammy Wilkinson.

ATTEST:

Kim Y. Berger
Recording Secretary/Office Manager