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MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 24, 2005 MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL The twentieth 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, Jeanette Heckman, Tina Yoder Members Absent – Dale Schlenker Also Present – Solicitor John Speicher, Lynda G. Albright, Borough Manager, Kim Y. Berger, Recording Secretary, Mayor Roy C. Del Rosario Visitors – Kerry Delong, Pat Delong, Kelly Breininger, Heather Breininger, Norma Berger, Alean Tray, Lori Guldin, Deena Kershner, Mike Trask (Reading Eagle), Kim Emes, Maria Herne (Pottsville Republican), Rick Boyd, Chief Painter A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Martha Bertolet to approve the amended agenda by adding under the Solicitor’s report a motion regarding the sewer agreement with Tilden, the Authority and the Borough and a motion to extend the review period for approval for the trash bid for 30 days. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, NAYES – None COURTESY TO AUDIENCE Deena Kershner stated that the board of directors of the Our Town foundation have asked her to attend the Borough Council meetings each month to keep the lines of communication open between the OTF, businesses and the borough officials. Also since the press does attend the council meetings, it is another way of obtaining some publicity. Ms. Kershner will be forwarding a packet of information to be included in the councilman’s packet each month. A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve the minutes of October 10, 2005 meeting as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J.
Heckman, C. Figard A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Martha Bertolet to approve the following reports: Engineer’s Report and the Safety Committee Report. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J.
Heckman, C. Figard, ENGINEER’S REPORT October 13, 2005 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
WATER SYSTEM
The impoundment dam filled to near the lower intake with the recent rain. Based on water flowing into the dam, filtration of surface water may begin shortly. Water production for this reporting period was from the wells. Cleaning of the intake weir and dam were accomplished this month. Systems Design Engineering, Inc. continues to work with Plant Personnel on new and proposed regulations that may affect the System in future.
Systems Design Engineering, Inc. has worked this month with Kohl Brothers and Abarell on the continuing problems with the speed control of Well 5 high service pump. It has been acknowledged that the logic controller in the level/speed control has numerous problems that has led to it being discontinued and obsolete. Both Kohl and Abarell are suggesting a new logic controller to remedy the problem. Systems Design Engineering, Inc., Tony and Keith will review the proposals to suggest a solution at the next meeting.
Systems Design Engineering, Inc. works with staff on minor operation and maintenance issues as required. SAFETY COMMITTEE October 18, 2005 The committee met at 7:00 p.m. on the above date, with the following persons present: Lynda Albright, Tammy Wilkinson, Dale Schlenker, Chief Painter and Chuck Figard. Mayor Del Rosario was the only visitor. The following items were discussed.
Residents in the area expressed concern about the No Parking signs on Island and North 5th Streets. Borough Manager and member(s) of Safety Committee will meet with the residents on-site to iron out the problems.
The initial intent to place stop signs at N. 3rd and Island Streets is delayed, to permit an alternative plan to be utilized. The concern is about the safety of children en-route to and from school.
The committee saw no reason to change parking ordinances for that area.
Borough Manager Albright reported the closing of the 4th St. ramps during the parade. Old 22 (at Shartlesville and Lenhartsville) can be used, as can Rt. 61 entrance. PennDOT will be placing Message Boards at both the Shartlesville and Lenhartsville exits. The committee agrees.
Reserving curb spaces with chairs, benches etc. for the parade cannot be placed prior to 6:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the parade. Items placed prior to that time will be removed.
Request was received to make Port Clinton Avenue from N. 4th to N. 3rd St. one-way toward the Rt. 78 overpass during King Frost Parade. Committee and the Mayor agreed. Mayor will present proclamation at next Council meeting.
Chief Painter gained a grant for seat belt checks. Officers’ time will be paid by the grant; the borough will receive any fine monies.
The request was for a bump to be placed in Apple Alley, about midway between Island and Franklin Street for safety of children playing in the alley. Committee member and road supervisors will determine location. The meeting ended at 8:15 p.m. Chuck Figard The following bids for the 2004 police vehicle were opened. Bob Fisher Chevrolet $21,850 (this is for a Crown Vic with 49,500 miles) (did not match the bids as requested) R & R Auto Group $19,500 (this was per specs requested) A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to accept the bids. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, NAYES – None A motion was made by Jeanette Heckman and seconded by Charles Figard to award the bid to R & R Auto Group at a price of $19,500. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, NAYES – None NEW BUSINESS On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Charles Figard to approve the resolution for removal of a sodium vapor streetlight at 332 North 4th Street and Northmont Avenue. (this light is in the construction area and it had to be moved, once the construction is complete, the borough can request that light be returned). ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, NAYES – None The Mayor gave the following proclamation for King Frost. On Saturday, October 29, 2005 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Port Clinton Avenue will be a one way from N. 3rd St. to N. 4th St. in an easterly direction. On the recommendation of the Borough Manager, a motion was made by Tina Yoder and seconded by Tammy Wilkinson to authorize the preparation and advertising of an ordinance adding Winterson Drive as a borough street and authorizing the addition of this street to the borough’s topographic street map. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, NAYES – None A motion was made by Martha Bertolet and seconded by Tina Yoder to approve payment of invoices totaling $180,657.97. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, NAYES – None T. Wilkinson abstained from Met-Ed (family member works for them). LIST OF BILLS AT & T 27.25 BCMHIPG 20,034.72 KIM CHERRY 39.99 EDENBURG WELDING 126.00 GALLS INC. 126.00 HAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 299.35 THE HANDGUNNER 145.00 HESS BROIDERY & UNIFORMS 482.25 KISTLER O’BRIEN 113.25 LANTEK 202.75 LEISAWITZ, HELLER & ABRAMOWITCH 2,248.92 LOWE’S 211.87 M & T BANK 32,822.05 J. P. MASCARO & SONS 6,811.21 MET –ED 2,883.52 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 655.75 PMHIC 1,039.70 PA DEPT. OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVE. 14.00 QUILL CORPORATION 199.88 RARITAN VALLEY DISPOSAL 13,721.59 REPPERT’S AUTO SERVICE 310.71 SAM’S CLUB 147.28 TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS 170.50 YIS/COWDEN GROUP 52.50 TOTAL 83,045.95 PA UC FUND 1,254.10 SMITH BARNEY 67,088.40 MANDERBACH FORD – DUMP TRUCK 29,269.52 GRAND TOTAL $180,657.97 A motion was made by Tammy Wilkinson and seconded by Jeanette Heckman to approve the amended agreement between the borough, the Hamburg Municipal Authority and Tilden Township in regards to sewer . (This agreement deals with the expansion and upgrade to Hamburg’s sewage treatment plant and pumping station and Tilden’s responsibility as a user in the system).ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, NAYES – None A motion was made by Charles Figard and seconded by Tina Yoder to give a 30-day extension to review and award the trash bids. ROLL CALL: AYES – A. Dries, T. Wilkinson, M. Bertolet, T. Yoder, J. Heckman, C. Figard, NAYES – None An executive session was called at 7:50 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. Meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. UPCOMING MEETINGS/INFORMATION October 25, 2005 – PROPERTY COMMITTEE – 4 p.m. - canceled TRICK OR TREAT NIGHTS–WED. OCT. 26 AND THURS. OCT. 27 FROM 6 TO 9 PM November 1, 2005 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING – 4 P.M. November 7, 2005 - STREETS COMMITTEE MEETING – 3:30 P.M.
Manager Albright gave a statement in regards to the State Street Bridget at Pizza Como. The bridge was looked at and there will be some maintenance done on the bridge, however, the structure is sound and does not pose a threat to public safety. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. on the motion of Tina Yoder and seconded by Tammy Wilkinson. ATTEST:
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