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MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 2004 MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL The sixteenth regular meeting of the Hamburg Borough Council for 2004 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, Jeanette Heckman, Martha Bertolet, Dale Schlenker, Tina Yoder Members Absent – None Also Present – Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Kim Y. Berger, Recording Secretary, Solicitor Speicher Visitors- Sylvia Summons, Heather Breininger, Kerry Delong, Neven Dries, Nikki Murry (Hamburg Item), Brad Breininger, Chief Michael Painter, Lori Guldin, Buck Holtzman, Mike Track (Reading Eagle), Kim Emes, Representatives from Hamburg Commons, John Timtishin A motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Charles Figard to approve the amended agenda by adding two recommendations from the Personnel Committee to appoint Neven Dries and Heather Breininger to the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. SchlenkerNAYES – None COURTESY TO AUDIENCE Harold (Buck) Holtzman stated that six years ago, Borough Council came to the Recreation Board and stated that they would like to have the public utilize the borough park more frequently. As a result, Community Day evolved. Mr. Holtzman stated that it was set up that everybody could earn a little money. Community Day today is not the way it had been designed. Mr. Holtzman stated that the borough underwrote the cost. If there is a cost, who picks up the tab and if there is a profit, who receives that? Manager Albright stated that the borough would pick up any losses and also would reap the benefit. Mr. Holtzman questioned if there were any borough representatives at the committee meetings? Also, is there a budgeted amount for this event? Manager Albright stated that the borough earmarks $500 to $1000 for the event. The committee asks for support from the businesses to help defray the costs. Councilwoman Heckman stated that the recreation director is involved and this year the Library sponsored the Ringgold Band for their 100th anniversary. Mrs. Gilmartin (of the Library board) suggested that the library do this. Mr. Holtzman stated that the library receives donations and they turn around and spend $1500 for a band. Mr. Holtzman stated that this was a poor precedent to set. Councilwoman Heckman stated that some of the money was given by anonymous donations. Mr. Holtzman stated that he knows how anonymous donations work. A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2004 meeting. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. SchlenkerNAYES – None A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report, Finance Committee Report, Safety Committee Report and Personnel Committee Report. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None HAMBURG MUNICIPAL
AUTHORITY SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
WATER SYSTEM WATER PRODUCTION The impoundment dam remains full with recent rains greatly improving inflow. Water production was switched to the wells last week due to a pipe break around the PRV vault. The pipe has been repaired and the PVC valve cleaned. A new pre-chlorine line has been installed. The filters are being returned to service.. Systems Design Engineering, Inc. continues to work with Plant Personnel on new and proposed regulations that may effect the System in future. WATER PROJECTS Design of the modifications for the water line to the booster pump/chlorine pump is progressing. Meter vendors have been contacted for technical expertise on the meters and fire flow capabilities. We await a quote on mag-meters to replace the mechanical meters. Reported accuracy is better than the mechanical meters and they will be able Roger Kuhns read both forward and reverse flow to solve the totalizing issues of past. It appears that the will be significantly less cost than replacing the mechanical meters and valve pit. Contracts will be presented for execution for the construction of the new well houses. A grant for $10,000 for construction of the well houses, submitted to Senator Rhoads’ office by Systems Design Engineering, Inc. was secured and approved. Documentation to proceed with the grant is being processed. FINANCE COMMITTEE Attending the meeting were: Lynda Albright , Martha Bertolet, Jeanette Heckman. Chuck Figard was absent. Items that were discussed:
Finance Chairwoman Martha Bertolet SAFETY COMMITTEE The committee met at 3:30 P.M. on the above date with the following present: Lynda Albright, Tina Yoder, Martha Bertolet, Dale Schlenker, Tammy Wilkinson and Chuck Figard. Chief Painter was absent. Two visitors, Sylvia Summons and Chris Dinger were also present. The following items were discussed:
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Persons Attending: J. Heckman, C. Figard, L. Albright, Borough Manager The purpose of the meeting was to interview candidates interested in serving on planning commission. Sylvia Summons is recommended to serve on Recreation Board. Her application was reviewed following a previous interview. Respectfully Submitted, Jeanette Heckman OLD BUSINESS NONE PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED LAND DEVELOPMENT – HAMBURG COMMONS Representatives from the Proposed Land Development of Hamburg Commons were present to discuss their intentions. There is a proposal for a Rite Aid Pharmacy and a bank at the South end of 4th Street, right off of Route 61. The representative showed Council the plans and stated that it was presented to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 16, 2004. There were a few concerns. 1) It was stated that the parking plan does not meet the old zoning regulations, however, it does meet the new zoning ordinance. 2) Sidewalks were mentioned as an option, the representative does not have them in the plan, but that could be changed if necessary. PA DOT is going to have to deal with the traffic. Permission will have to be granted from PA DOT before this will commence. 3) Sanitary sewer – the authority would like the developer to connect to the Ames sanitary sewer. This would require an easement being obtained from that owner. This may or may not be feasible. Discussion was held about where the sewage could be directed. The property directly north of that has its own septic system and does not have to connect to the sewer system. On the recommendation of the Police Negotiating Committee, a motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Tammy Wilkinson to approve a one-year extension to the current police contract as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, NAYES – D. Schlenker On the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Tina Yoder appointing Sylvia Summons as a member of the Recreation Board, with the term office to run until 12/31/05. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Charles Figard to accept the resignation of Hank Clarke as a member of the Planning Commission, effective immediately. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Dale Schlenker approving the applications for two hometown street grants on behalf of the Our Town Foundation. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None On the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, a motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Dale Schlenker to appoint Neven Dries to the Planning Commission effective immediately. His term of office will expire December 31, 2005. ROLL CALL: AYES –T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None
Councilman Figard stated that he would like to be certain that we plan to give raises to both the outside crews and the office staff all of which did not receive one for 2004. This will be discussed in personnel committee. On the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, a motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Tina Yoder to appoint Heather Breininger to the Planning Commission effective immediately. Her term of office will expire December 31, 2005. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None A motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Charles Figard to approve payment of invoices totaling $46,454.06. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, D. Schlenker NAYES – None T. Wilkinson abstained from the Met-Ed bills due to relation working for the company.
LIST OF BILLS AT & T 29.96 AQUASERVE 200.85 BOC GASES 22.55 CONNECT-TEK 155.00 EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES 4,894.10 HAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 4,417.02 KANTNER’S TIRE 63.00 KUZAN’S 127.40 LADY T’S PERFORMANCE PLUS 182.90 LANTEK 197.50 LEISAWITZ, HELLER, ABRAMOWITCH 1,195.97 LOUEES 287.00 LOWE’S BUSINESS ACCOUNT 221.30 M & T BANK 430.16 JP MASCARO 6,580.88 MET-ED 4,156.13 NATIONAL RIFLE ASSC. 85.00 PITNEY BOWES 188.70 QUILL 149.02 RARITAN VALLEY DISPOSAL 13,304.75 REPPERT’S AUTO 66.05 SPRING PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSC. 200.00 SYNERGETICS 6,743.96 SYSTEMS DESIGN 2,384.36 TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS 170.50 TOTAL $46,454.06 SOLICITOR’S REPORT Nothing to report UPCOMING MEETINGS/INFORMATION
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on motion of Chuck Figard and seconded by Tammy Wilkinson. ATTEST: K im Y. BergerRecording Secretary/Office Manager
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