The Hamburg Planning Commission met this evening in the Council Chambers of the Hamburg Municipal Center with Chairman Roy Heffner presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Lori M. Guldin

ALSO PRESENT: Elaine Swavely-Council Member John Leonforte-Zoning Officer,

Lynda G. Albright-Borough Manager, Denise L. Clare-Secretary

A motion was made by Rick Boyd and seconded by Sylvia Summons to accept the December minutes as presented.

ROLL CALL: Ayes-Heffner, Schlenker, Summons, Dries, Breininger, Boyd

Nayes-None

A motion was made by Rick Boyd and seconded by Dale Schlenker to retain the same officers from 2005 (Roy Heffner-Chairman & Neven Dries-Vice-Chairman).

ROLL CALL: Ayes- Heffner, Schlenker, Summons, Dries, Breininger, Boyd

Nayes-None

A motion was made by Rick Boyd and seconded by Dale Schlenker to retain Great Valley Consultants as consulting engineer.

ROLL CALL: Ayes- Heffner, Schlenker, Summons, Dries, Breininger, Boyd

Nayes-None

Roll call was taken at this time.

Elaine Swavely had nothing for the meeting.

Railroad Comments-Dale Schlenker suggested taking the items one by one as presented.

Dale Schlenker asked what the definition of safety is. Who’s definition regulates it? Is it the MPC, the Zoning Ordinance or some other document? The railroad would have to go by what their regulations are that they must follow.

Roy Heffner thinks there should be a minimum standard. Rick Boyd says it would fall under federal regulations but the state may have some regulations as well.

& 4. All go together with what is already there an who would maintain it and with who’s regulations.

Rick Boyd felt that the Planning Commission should ask Andy Muller what he intends to put at each crossing and what/how he intends to retain. Neven Dries stated that this would have to be done before the Planning Commission can give its blessing.

Sylvia Summons asked if there is not a stop crossing and someone is hurt would the Borough be liable? Neven Dries stated that they would not, it would be the railroad.

John Leonforte stated that the Planning Commission needs to decide if the railroad project will be part of the redevelopment project or not.

Heather Breininger asked if anyone knows the status of the Wright’s building. John Leonforte stated that at this point no but he will contact the new owner (to find out if he has retained ownership after the 90 day appeal period). Larry Karpenko (the new owner) has some ideas for the property but is open to suggestions. Rick Boyd stated that Larry Karpenko asked OTF to add the property to their list of available properties. Heather Breininger stated that a lot of his parking is where the railroad tracks would be or the parking would be west of them.

Neven Dries thinks it is a federal law.

Heather Breininger stated that some of her comments/questions were covered by John’s list. Heather Breininger stated that pedestrian crossing is a concern of hers.

Dale Schlenker stated that the black bridge will have a pedestrian/bike lane aside of it with a barrier. He thinks child safety is a factor.

Roy Heffner asked Dale Schlenker if he knew if Andy Muller was planning on updating the previous railroad plans. Dale Schlenker stated that the only change would be the elimination of the trolley.

Dale Schlenker stated that the Planning Commission should ask Andy Muller of his intentions. Sylvia Summons asked if a survey of the residents in the affected areas was done. Roy Heffner stated that the Planning Commission should get Andy Muller’s response to the questions and discuss it at a work session with Mr. Muller. Roy Heffner and John Leonforte will work on the letter to the railroad. Rick Boyd asked if the other towns affected by the reinstitution of the railroad were contacted.

Roy Heffner stated that the truck questionnaire will be going out tomorrow and a report will be available for the next meeting.

Act 537 Plan for Port Clinton-The Planning Commission has 60 days to review this. John Leonforte stated that no zoning requirements as necessary and that 99% of the document is Authority related. Roy Heffner asked if Planning Commission approval is needed. Rick Boyd asked if Port Clinton’s capacity was part of Tilden Township’s capacity or were they asking the Authority for capacity. Lynda Albright stated that Port Clinton would be tying in Tilden Township’s system. John Leonforte stated that they are not asking for any variances.

None

There being no further business, and on motion of Sylvia Summons seconded by Heather Breininger to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m.

ATTEST:

Denise L. Clare, Secretary