The eighth 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

Members Absent – Jeanette Heckman

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

Visitors – Heather Breininger, Chief Michael Painter, Maria Herne (Pottsville Republican), Dan Roman (Item)

A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve the amended agenda by adding recommendation to approve the Memorial Day Parade and a recommendation from the Water/Sewer Committee regarding tap in fees.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

COURTESY TO AUDIENCE

Solicitor Doug Rauch presented Ordinance #729-05 regarding the line of credit and the loan for the municipal building from 2002. The ordinance would consolidate the two. Several banks had given proposals for the refinancing and consolidation, with M & T providing the best rate overall at 4.05%.

On the recommendation of the Finance Committee and Doug Rauch, a motion was made by Martha Bertolet and seconded by Tina Yoder approving Ordinance #729 - 2005–dealing with refunding and refinance of debt.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Martha Bertolet to approve the minutes of April 11, 2005 meeting as submitted with two corrections. 1) President Dries was absent and the meeting was presided over by Vice-President Tammy Wilkinson and 2) the date of the Finance meeting was April 11 not April 5.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

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

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ISSUES

Flows at the plant continue to be seasonally high for this time of year. Plant personnel continue to deal with poor settling sludge. Polymers to assist in settling are being used as required.

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. continues to work on a preliminary design for the expansion of the wastewater plant. The planning module for an expansion of the WWTP to 1.5 MGD has been submitted to DEP. Meetings continue to be held with the design team as the project progresses. A verbal report will be presented to the Board.

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. submitted the Penn Works application for the grant to build the wastewater plant. a request for additional information was received from DCED and a response was completed. Commitment letters for local funding were included.

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN and I/I WORK

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is continuing dialog with DEP on the Connection Management Plan. Televising and repairs of the collection system are complete for the 2004 contract. A verbal report will be presented.

MID-ATLANTIC CANNERS

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

PROJECTS

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

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

PA Act 57 requires the recalculation of tapping fees prior to the end of June 2005. Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is preparing recalculation for discussion.

WATER SYSTEM

WATER PRODUCTION

The impoundment dam remains full. Water production was mainly from the surface water/filter system. The filters were taken off line for a short period to clean the under sides of the clarifiers.

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. continues to work with Plant Personnel on new and proposed regulations that may effect the System in future.

WATER PROJECTS

The SCADA system and new meters have been ordered. Installation of the system is being planned.

Construction of the 3 well houses is nearly complete. Minor items such as painting of the doors will be completed upon appropriate weather.

The committee met at 3:30 p.m. on the above date, with Lynda Albright, Tammy Wilkinson, Dale Schlenker, Martha Bertolet, Tina Yoder, Chief Painter, Mayor DelRosario and Chuck Figard present.

Visitors were: Bill & Tina Kramer, Craig Seaman, Kim I Millie Emes and reporter Mike Trask.

The following items were discussed:

Kramer’s Towing Service – Owners voiced a complaint concerning a lack of towing jobs. Lengthy discussion as to reasons resulted in the committee recommending council discard the towing company list presently in use, since it has not been effective. Local drivers in need of a tow usually name the towing company they prefer, non-locals depend on the police to obtain a tow.

Hamburg police will utilize only towing services that are properly bonded and insured in amounts required by the state. Chief Painter will establish a system that will be as equitable as possible, and require services involved to send proof each year of required bonding and insurance coverages.

In view of Route 78 re-construction it’s important that we are prepared to meet towing requirements with properly insured towing companies and equitable distribution of jobs.

Requests for Street Closure – Sidewalk Sales Day, taste of Hamburger Day and Summer in the City Day organizers have requested various street closures for the day of each event. The committee recommends approval of each request.

Northmont Avenue – The borough manager is pursuing efforts to keep the subject avenue on the list of streets covered by the Liquid Fuels Fund. When new ramps are built off Route 78, Northmont will be a dead end street and as such would be removed from the borough’s street mileage covered by the fund.

Agreement with Shoemakersville Police – The committee recommends council approve continuation of the mutual support agreement, which has been in effect for the past several years. Hamburg police do not stand duty for our neighbor, merely providing support when needed. Shoemakersville does the same for our police.

Lemon Alley – This is a short east-west alley on the south end of the Item Building. At present there is no ordinance backing up the DO NOT ENTER sign presently posted there. Committee recommends an ordinance be prepared.

Parking Zone – The committee recommends approval of a 15-minute parking zone on State St. for the flower shop located just east of the VFW. This would permit loading and unloading during normal working hours.

Small State St. Bridge. – It was reported further deterioration of the bridge near Weis Market. The Borough Manager will contact PA DOT for the necessary repairs.

The meeting ended at 5:30 pm.

Chuck Figard

The committee met at 6:30 p.m. on the above date. Following personnel were present: Lynda Albright, Dale Schlenker, Tammy Wilkinson, Tina Yoder, Doug Rauch and Chuck Figard.

Three items were discussed

New Borough Truck

The committee recommends that council authorize the purchase of a new Ford dump truck, with a GVW of l8, 000 lbs. and a stainless steel body. The vehicle will be diesel-powered with an automatic transmission. Purchase would be via a state- purchasing plan. The cost is not to exceed $60,000.00.

Entertainment for Community Day

The committee recommends council take action authorizing a contract with "The Outlaws and Crazy Elmer" for a show on Community Day.

Debt Consolidation

The committee recommends approval of the M&T Bank’s debt consolidation proposal involving the Line of Credit and the General Obligation Note. This requires preparation of certain legal documents, including revision of the pertinent borough ordinance.

The meeting ended at 7:30

Chuck Figard

The following bids were opened for the N. 6^th Street road construction:

EJB PAVING AND MATERIALS $23,440.25

LANDIS DECK & SONS $20,439.75

PENNSY SUPPLY $21,506.50

BRACALENTE CONSTRUCTION $26,584.00

LEHIGH ASPHALT PAVING $33,066.50

SCHLOUCH, INC. $24,994.75

A motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Dale Schlenker to accept the bids as presented.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, contingent upon review by Borough Manager and Solicitor.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Tammy Wilkinson approving Ordinance #730 - 05 for parking prohibited on the south side of Island Street between North 5^th Street and Fern Alley.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Tammy Wilkinson to authorize the Borough Manager to prepare an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Ordinance regarding towing and impound – removing J & T Auto for impound services and changing the bond amounts to an amount permitted by law.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, 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 authorize the Borough Manager to prepare and advertise an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Ordinance to allow for a 15-minute parking zone (for loading and unloading) at 412 State Street in front of Kurtz Florist.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded Dale Schlenker by authorizing the Borough Manager to prepare and advertise an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Ordinance posting Lemon Alley from South 3^rd Street to Apple Street one-way in a westward direction.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, 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 approving the police mutual aid agreement between the Borough of Hamburg and the Borough of Shoemakersville for police services, with the term to run for one year to April, 2006.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Tina Yoder approving the request of the "Taste of Hamburger Day" Committee to hold their annual festivities on September 3, 2005 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and to close the following three blocks – Third Street from Island to State, State Street from 3^rd to 4^th and Fourth Street from State to Pine; in addition to have Apple Street closed from the south end of the municipal parking lot exit to Lemon Alley.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Charles Figard approving the request of the Greater Hamburg Business Association to hold their annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 13, 2005 and to close 4^th street from State to Pine and State between 3^rd and 4^th Streets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and that "No Parking after 6 a.m. signs be posted Friday, August 12 after 8 p.m.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, 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 approving the request of the "Our Town Foundation" to hold a "Summer in the City" event on Friday evening, July 22, 2005 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and to use the municipal parking lot at 4^th and Pine Sts. and to close Pine Street between 3^rd and 4^th Streets during the time of this event.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

A motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Charles Figard to approve the annual Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2005 starting at 9 a.m. Same stipulations and procedures as in the past.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

On the recommendation of the Water/Sewer Committee a motion was made by Dale Schlenker and seconded by Charles Figard to waive the 90% rule for the water/sewer tap in fee and to allow the authority to assign these rates at their discretion.

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D. Schlenker

NAYES – None

ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, C. Figard, D, Schlenker

NAYES – None

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

AT & T 26.10

ARK RENTALS 25.24

BCMHIPG 20,076.84

BOROUGH OF HAMBURG 20.70

CCP INDUSTRIES 188.01

COPY WORLD 482.00

EMC INSURANCE 4,404.28

EHRLICH 126.00

EXETER SUPPLY 96.40

HAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 58.11

CHRISTOPHER HARTZ 34.00

HESS EMBROIDERY & UNIFORMS 37.50

JP MASCARO 6,811.21

WILLIAM MCELLROY 600.00

MET-ED 2,513.86

PMHIC 1,036.35

PA UNEMPLOYMENT 255.15

RARITAN VALLEY DISPOSAL 13,721.59

SAFETY LEAGUE 234.69

TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS 170.50

ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE COMPANY 42.80

TOTAL 50,961.33

Nothing to report

APRIL 26, 2005 – PROPERTY COMMITTEE – 4 p.m.

MAY 2, 2005 – STREETS COMMITTEE MEETING – 3:30 P.M.

MAY 2, 2005 – REC BOARD AT 7 P.M.

MAY 3, 2005 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING – 4 P.M.
MAY 9, 2005 – FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING – 6:30 P.M.

MAY 9, 2005 – COMMUNITY DAY MEETING 6:30 P.M.

MAY 9, 2005 – COUNCIL MEETING – 7:30 P.M.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. on the motion of Charles Figard and seconded by Tina Yoder.

ATTEST:

Kim Y. Berger
Recording Secretary/Office Manager